Introducing - Jacob Strauss !
Hi Friendly Folks!
This is a continuation of my theme involving characters from an upcoming project: Pilgrim Adrift.
This fellow here is another of the protagonists who's journey we shall follow.
[Check out Joëlle if you haven't had the opportunity to ;D]
[rubs hands together like a fly]
I have to confess, over the last few years I seem to have developed a latent fear of this particular step. I believe it's a direct result of the underlying 'imposter syndrome' I've been trying to overcome as well :T
Anyhow! What I am trying to say is that I am actively attempting to get myself to love this phase again, and to feel less self-conscious about my work. Baby steps as they say!
Almost there! We just need to add the shading and highlights~
I added some local shading/occlusion using a multiply layer and a saturated purple. There is also a darken layer with a gradient of dark blue coming from the bottom. I then used orange circular gradients on a soft light layer to bring attention to his upper torso and the corner of the helmet.
Last but not least, I used colour dodge to create little highlights to complement the soft light layer. I also, tweaked his left arm's width along with his waist, to make him look a little less beefy.
Wowee! That was a lot more typing than I had anticipated. If you guys want me to keep the wordage down, just leave me a note ;D If you like it, let me know too~
I am hoping one day to try capturing the draw process on video, but this is still a brave new world for me so I'm going to need some time, and help, as I fumble my way through.
Be seeing you folks again shortly!
Cheers!!!
What a great slouching standing pose :D. The way he stands makes him unique and memorable. And I like watching you creating the artwork, the way you progress from step by step really shows a degree of finesse and professionalism :).
Thank you so much for those kind words ; w; <3 !
I love it that you're enjoying the 'making-of' portion of the post. Makes it totally worth it :D !
Excellent drawing, @seanbon! The new comics look promising!
By the way, I've bought a SBI share for you.
Edit: You're on a roll. You got 2 more SBI shares from my Curation Initiative!
Wow WOw :O <3!
Thank you so much!
I am feeling most fortunate today!
I like your drawing, probably because I love Sea characters too.
Jacob's face seems to be not so happy!
Like Steemians' one in this period, right?
😉
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Thank you ;D! There's always something mesmerising about maritime stories. There sort of like the unknown space adventure stories of the past~
Heheh, Jacob doesn't have a lot to smile for, probably bought at the tip as opposed to the dip ;)
Nice to meet you Jacob Strauss ;)
He sends his thanks and salutations ;D !
Excellent design and a captivating background story. Will check out more :)
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Thank you :D !!
I'll make sure to post up more material as it is made!
Wonderfully done! Good luck in creating video. That is an unfamiliar world to me, too.
Thank you!
I will try my best !!
Very nice job with this! And nice step by steps. Interesting detail about the light for this towards the end there to gather focus of a viewer’s attention. And yeah, the linearting can be daunting getting it exactly right and a long process. Though for me, my longest process by probably a little more is fine sketching. You know to get the designs right. So I guess that’s me “imposter syndrome” moment. XD Other than that, keep up the good work!
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Many thanks :3 !
Yeah, it would make sense that most folks have a tough part during their process. The best thing for us to do is to keep practising it seems ;D
Definitely! Have to get through the rough processes eventually. ;)
I love this very much, Sean :D His back story is so fascinating ! That is quite a 'prize' indeed! To be an indentured servant to his investor XD Gosh~ You have a very interesting and creative mind !!! <3
Love the process also, they really show your shaping of the illustration and the personality of Jacob is also captured and illustrated well <3 I love it very much !!
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THANK YOU o wo<3!!
Strauss is going to be grabbed kicking and screaming towards adventure, and will be subjected to the rollercoaster that is the whims of fate ; w;
It warms my heart to know you like my off-kilter stories~
Again, thank you for the upvote and resteem <3 !
It was fun following your process. My favourite bit though was where you described yourself as rubbing your hands together like a fly XD
Thank you! I'm also glad that you enjoy the imagery ;D
Huhuhuhu~
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