{"id":226905,"date":"2014-02-17T15:47:17","date_gmt":"2014-02-17T15:47:17","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.merindab.com\/private\/2014\/02\/17\/hi-i-really-like-your-art-so-now-thats-said\/"},"modified":"2014-02-17T15:47:17","modified_gmt":"2014-02-17T15:47:17","slug":"hi-i-really-like-your-art-so-now-thats-said","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.merindab.com\/private\/2014\/02\/17\/hi-i-really-like-your-art-so-now-thats-said\/","title":{"rendered":"Hi, I really like your art! So, now that’s said and done, I can get to my question. :3 I was wondering… I draw stuff as well (not professional or anything, just for fun, but I’m getting a pen tablet! Yay!) and I was basically wondering if you had any tips on what program to use, plus if you maybe could give me some tips on how to draw Sherly and Jawn? Cheers! XP"},"content":{"rendered":"

willietheplaidjacket<\/a>:<\/p>\n

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(I hope you don\u2019t mind me publishing this because I figure it may be useful for other peeps too)<\/p>\n

Firstly, thank you \ud83d\ude42<\/p>\n

As for programs, I use Paint Tool SAI. I would say it\u2019s quite a good program for those just getting into digital drawing. It can be a little confusing to navigate at first and is definitely not as comprehensive as photoshop, but I like it and it gets the job done. My advice would be to download the trial versions of programs such as SAI and PS to see which one works best for you. Photoshop is undoubtedly the superior program in that it can just do more stuff, but that doesn\u2019t mean that it will work for you. There are free online programs that you could use just to get used to using your tablet. That\u2019s how I started out. For example, this piece<\/a> was done on pixlr editor<\/a>. It was a bitch to do because online programs tend not to have sensitivity settings for your pen, so you will have to manually alter the opacity of your brush instead. But it\u2019s a way of familiarising yourself with the way things work.<\/p>\n

As for drawing the boys. My main piece of advice would be to draw copies of photos or screenshots of Martin and Ben (such as the piece I just linked). It\u2019ll get you used to the structure of their faces and bodies. Try to pay attention to the things that make them unique. For Ben, it\u2019s the shape of his eyes, the fullness and curves of his lips, his high cheekbones, his long neck and face, his rounded chin but sharp jaw, the shape of his eyebrows etc. For Martin, it\u2019s the shape of his nose, his thin lips, his wide rounded jaw blah blah blah.<\/p>\n

Draw them from lots of different angles too. And when you watch them in something, look at how their facial expressions are formed.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Remember that just because Martin\u2019s shorter doesn\u2019t mean he\u2019s smaller all around (that wasn\u2019t meant to sound dirty but it did). What I mean is yes his hands and feet are smaller and his legs are shorter, but he\u2019s got quite a long torso, broad shoulders and chest, he\u2019s a pretty solid shape. Ben also has broad shoulders and chest, but his waist is narrower, his hips are curvier, he\u2019s got very long thighs, and yes his hands are fucking huge. (It\u2019s a very good excuse to go and look for pictures of them naked and claim it\u2019s \u2018research\u2019).<\/p>\n

I\u2019m not saying you have to get these things 100% accurate every time you draw them. If you look at other people\u2019s fanart, a lot of the time you\u2019ll find that certain features are always there and the characters are recognisable, but what is represented is more of an approximation. You\u2019ll find that as your style develops, as will the look of the characters. You\u2019re allowed to take liberties. I always draw John with more muscle than Martin has. I probably make him a bit skinnier too. But I\u2019m using Martin as a basis for how I view John as a character. If that makes sense.<\/p>\n

Basically, what it all boils down to is practise. And I don\u2019t know if the porn route is the way you\u2019re wanting to go, but it is brilliant for understanding anatomy and trying to figure out how John and Sherlock\u2019s bodies work. If you don\u2019t want to draw that, look up fighting poses or yoga poses and try to draw them in those positions. Something that will exercise that 3D orientation part of your brain.<\/p>\n

Here<\/a> are screencaps of series one and two you can work from.<\/p>\n

Here<\/a> is the Paint Tool Sai trial download<\/p>\n

Here<\/a> is the photoshop trial download<\/p>\n

Here<\/a> is another free online program<\/p>\n

Have fun! And don\u2019t give up. It\u2019s going to be frustrating at times, you\u2019ll probably shout \u2018HOW THE FECK DOES MARTIN FREEMAN\u2019S FACE WORK?!\u2019 more than once, but it\u2019ll be worth it \ud83d\ude42<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

I can’t draw, but here’s some great tips for anyone who does or wants to get started!<\/p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

willietheplaidjacket: (I hope you don\u2019t mind me publishing this because I figure it may be useful for other peeps too) Firstly, thank you \ud83d\ude42 As for programs, I use Paint Tool SAI. I would say it\u2019s quite a good program for those just getting into digital drawing. It can be a little confusing to navigate … <\/p>\n

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