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-[TrOjan]- · Posted: Sat Jun 09, 2001 3:13 am

Hi, I am new to all this graphic and drawing stuff. I would just like to know what tips you could give me, so i can get a boost in the digital art world. I have Adobe 6.0 and will soon be purchising a Drawing Tablet.

Matt Elder · Posted: Sat Jun 09, 2001 4:03 am

check out my postings in:

http://www.sijun.com/cgi-bin/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic&f=4&t=001478

It has links to several tutorials that maybe of interest.

shardik · Posted: Sat Jun 09, 2001 6:13 am

you bought the program and you dont know its name is photoshop? not adobe 6

good luck tho

-[TrOjan]- · Posted: Sat Jun 09, 2001 7:18 am

I know its Adobe Photoshop, but i used Adobe. is that a crime?

case · Posted: Sat Jun 09, 2001 9:31 am

Yes it's a crime, I'm sure you are a freakin' bad guy, in fact U killed your family with a chainsaw

Case!

-[TrOjan]- · Posted: Sat Jun 09, 2001 12:11 pm

Derek · member Member # Joined: 23 Apr 2001 Posts: 139

Okay, some incredibly vague hints.

Anatomy and perspective are very important.

Value (relative light and dark) and edge control are what it's all about.

Work monochronomatically at first, color can be a complication you don't need for a while. (and if you can get the values right, color can be anything). Work in black and white or something that resembles a nice sepia.

Contrast and shadows are very important and friendly things.

Light reveals color, shadow reveals form.

Cast shadows have hard edges, form shadows have soft transitions.

Understand the complexity of an object but treat it simply; this means simple shapes, silhouettes and forms. Start with them first; learn how to draw and light cubes, spheres, cones and conical sections... they'll be the basis for all the cool stuff you'll blow us away with later.

There is very little difference between drawing and painting.

The better you get, the farther you see the road before you extends.

If you don't have fun producing the work, we won't have fun looking at it (even the heavy stuff)

Balance, weight, construction... evil and seduction, plant feet on the ground, forms and shapes that work together...

The more you know about the world of art, the better your art will be.

Ask all of the questions that you need to.

Good luck.

Myself · Posted: Mon Jun 11, 2001 3:58 am

don't forget to grab the pen on the right side

Loukus · Posted: Tue Jun 12, 2001 12:37 pm

Dup dup dup.

You'll here "drawing on the right side of the brain" Betty edwards. dropped around here frequently.

Get it. It's 16 bucks.

Joel Loukus

AC · Posted: Tue Jun 12, 2001 12:51 pm

Go to Designs by Mark as its got a load of great set of starter tutorials for Photoshop there.

Theres loads of other great sites out there that have Photoshop tutorials on them, so just use your fav search engine and find them.

Cheers.

smalls · Posted: Tue Jun 12, 2001 8:43 pm

"you bought the program and you dont know its name is photoshop? not adobe 6" hahahahahah!!!!!!!!!! hahahahahaha.. rofl!!!!(rolls on the floor laughing!!!)

hahahahaha

smalls

Steven Stahlberg · Posted: Wed Jun 13, 2001 7:00 am

Case, smalls...
Come on, please don't post like that...
ESPECIALLY to a new guy...
Please?

Here's a good test - before you post, imagine yourself in an auditorium with a couple hundred people all gathered to discuss digital art - would you take the spotlight, stand up and read your post with everyone listening and watching YOU? If yes, go ahead and post. If no, don't. Simple right?

Steven

-[TrOjan]- · Posted: Wed Jun 13, 2001 11:37 pm

thx, for your help (the ppl that did) i'll take your advide, i appreciate it