The Illustration Thread

This is true. I've already got quite a few people I follow, but I'd like to see how my activity screen evolves over the next few months now I'm getting more active.

Here's something I put together yesterday lunch time. Pencil linework coupled with a mix of comic style rendering and painterly style texture. Could be much quicker than painting in grey values from scratch when I've practiced a bit, and hopefully just as effective. Got the look down, working on speed now.

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This is a personal project I’ve been working on. It’s an image of my mother who I lost to cancer a few months ago. Shortly before she passed, she would sit by the lake gazing out at the islands beyond. I often wonder what she was thinking. And when I do, it makes me very emotional. So, really this design is in memory of her. The beautiful thing about art is that it has the power to heal.

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Hi all... I was thinking of posting the below in my social media channels but am now seconding guessing myself. It would be great to get some honest feedback. I was going to write the following with it...

I love designing in black and white. It’s mysterious, elegant and has the power to evoke strong emotions in others. This piece is about holding on to, and taking care of what really matters. For some, Valentine’s Day is not all about unicorns and love hearts.

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I get the idea and the sentiment, but the heart needs to be a bit more defined I think, it can still be vaguely heart-shaped, or even red.

If I'm being picky, the head is a bit too far away, and add the neck too. A bit too much negative space for me.
 
Wardy said:
I get the idea and the sentiment, but the heart needs to be a bit more defined I think, it can still be vaguely heart-shaped, or even red.

If I'm being picky, the head is a bit too far away, and add the neck too. A bit too much negative space for me.
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Ok, just changed the heart and lips to start with. I think you're right... it's better red. What do you think?

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Hello!

I'm a student in the Fundamentals of Design and hoping to become a designer... which kind, I'm not sure yet, but I know there are many transferable skills between industries.
I've got two questions, but first, here's a little background info:

I actually live in Tasmania, Australia, and have just completed Year 12 with my Cert. of Education, scoring well in classes like Computer Graphics & Design, Visual Art, and Housing and Design. (Also English Writing and Workplace Maths, but less relevant.) I love the mix of technical and creative thinking, and I often sketch and create watercolour & inks at home for friends and family. I think if I organised myself properly, I could sell my art at local markets regularly (have done it once or twice before and was pleasantly surprised by the results).
I love interior & architectural design (would love to learn to 3D model for architecture firms) and considered a course in engineering drafting but decided that long-term commitment to study is not suitable for my circumstances. My life revolves and will continue to revolve around volunteer work (working towards full-time), but I'm not looking for a cushy job, just something I can live on well-enough that won't be so monotonous it drives me mad. I'd love to be able to travel at some point, so distance jobs would be ideal but not required.

1. Based on my info, where would you recommend I start in the workforce? I.E is there a particular industry that is good for beginners; bottom of the ladder, focus on gaining experience type job?

2. What sort of software should I already be familiar with - any tips or tricks that aren't an 'official' requirement that you found invaluable?
 
Well there's a lot of contradictions in your post. First of all you say you make your own art, and so a fine art or illustration course would be the most obvious route.
But then you say you can't commit to further education. You will have to become very good at your art and be able to sell it to a wider market from a website etc,
to be able to make a living from it in your spare time from volunteer work.
 
Wardy said:
Well there's a lot of contradictions in your post. First of all you say you make your own art, and so a fine art or illustration course would be the most obvious route.
But then you say you can't commit to further education. You will have to become very good at your art and be able to sell it to a wider market from a website etc,
to be able to make a living from it in your spare time from volunteer work.
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I can definitely commit to further education; I should have specified that I won't go to university (or any full-time courses that will take more than a 6-8 months). The course I'm studying right now is full-time but only six months, and I would love any suggestions for either short courses like that or part-time ones that can fit around my volunteering.
Secondly, I don't mind if illustrating/designing works better as a side-job. I am confident that I will always find another way to support myself at the same time. I'd still love to know if there's a chance at entering the design field even if I don't end up illustrating though.

Also, I visited your website, and your work is incredible! I love the illustrated maps and architectural drawings.
 
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