KAIZA attempts Fanart! (w/ a tablet, too!)

[Servant Shiki]

Other than the hair, I think its perfect. One thing though, what happened in the back? It seems like there is a hump in it.

[KAIZA]

Other than the hair, I think its perfect. One thing though, what happened in the back? It seems like there is a hump in it.

Yeah, the hair was a bit tough (considering I have the same problem with Shirou...I think there's a pattern).
And the back is basically me trying to sketch the back, constantly redrawing, before just giving up and moving on. =_=

[Five_X]

You're getting better, KAIZA! Seems like working with a tablet is really good for you.

[KAIZA]

So...can anybody teach me how to do smooth, clean, straight lines instead of my current sketchy, over-the-place lines? ;_;
(Currently using SAI, since no Photoshop)

[mAc Chaos]

Make broad strokes, use lots of layers and make liberal use of undo.

[Lianru]

-Turn up the smoothing level if you haven't already but I wouldn't recommend relying on settings above 15 for all-the-time use.
-Find a balance between slower+lumpy but more accurate lines and faster+smoother but less accurate lines. Eventually you will be able to draw fast and accurate lines.
-Take the layer you have now, lower the opacity, create new layer and draw single smooth lines on top of the old one.
-Why am I giving you advice when I don't even have the skill credentials to do so? ;_;

[Lycodrake]

-Why am I giving you advice when I don't even have the skill credentials to do so? ;_;

[Froggie]

So...can anybody teach me how to do smooth, clean, straight lines instead of my current sketchy, over-the-place lines? ;_;
(Currently using SAI, since no Photoshop)

Normally what I do is draw at huge resolution and then downsize the image. The lines look less wibbly wobbly once they're resized.

I go through several sketch layers of over-the-place lines (usually between two or three, maybe more) refining each layer until it looks closer to what I want the finished product to be. Once I'm done with one sketch, I'll lower opacity, lock the layer, and draw again.

Final line-art layer is done as carefully as possible, using undo liberally. I'll draw one line while zoomed in, zoom out, and undo if I don't like it. Usually takes a few minutes of redrawing the same line over and over and over again before I'm happy with it. Broad strokes (moving from the elbow, not the wrist) are usually better for longer smoother lines, which you're probably going to need if you're using ridiculous canvas sizes.

But that's just how I do things so maybe you can find a way you're more comfortable with?

[KAIZA]

So...I tried using your advices and...


I gotta admit, they are really damn useful. Sure, still room for improvement (especially art-style and anatomy). But I gotta say, I do like how these lines turned up.
Let's just hope it sticks.

[Lycodrake]

Ooo, nicely done, KAIZA! ^^

[Laith]

Daaaaamn that looks nice.

[KAIZA]

*Polygon Man voice*
ANOTHER!!


Ignore the guy in the background, he's just filling empty space. Focus on the girl's face!

[KAIZA]

Aaaaaand, last one for tonight, since I gotta go to work tomorrow.


No, it was random. Seriously. And more background padding!

I might be able to bring my tablet with me to NY. Might, as in, if I somehow fit it into my stuffed backpack. If not, well...

[Lycodrake]

Both are really neat and nicely done, Kaiza! ^^
They both look like they could be part of an anime opening/ending or eye-catch, to me at least. XP

[Froggie]

*Polygon Man voice*
ANOTHER!!


Ignore the guy in the background, he's just filling empty space. Focus on the girl's face!

Really like this one, though it feels as if the nose is going in a different direction relative to the rest of the face.

Glad some of the advice helped.

[KAIZA]

Thanks.
And now that you mention it, I guess I could have given the nose a bit more curve to it, to make it look more straight.
Anyhow, since I lack inspiration, and I screwed up actually drawing her, have a cheap chibi:


Bonus points for guessing who it is. No, I dunno what she has in her hand, I just rolled with it.

I NEED TO PRACTICE, PRACTICE, PRACTICE!
I'll try to do one more drawing tonight before hitting the bed.

[KAIZA]

So...


Originally going to draw an angel, then tried V/V, then angel again, then realized "wait, can't draw wings...fuck it."
This is the result.

Man, I am tired. Maybe tomorrow I'll be a bit more inspired and try actual fanart, and hopefully, it will be better quality than today.
Hmm...try with little reference for artstyle practice, or with reference for consistent quality...tough choice.

[Laith]

Those look like fairy wings. Face looks a bit weird tho.

[one piece of infinity]

Nose too big...

If it wasn't for the hairstyle, I would have thought you were trying to draw ALO! Asuna from Sword Art Online. Not sure why you can't draw wings since you did it earlier...

Based on your other drawings...try shading in and adding shadows to the face now. Your line-art is pretty good (seriously though, watch out for that nose), so you should start experimenting a bit

[Froggie]

Thanks.
And now that you mention it, I guess I could have given the nose a bit more curve to it, to make it look more straight.
Anyhow, since I lack inspiration, and I screwed up actually drawing her, have a cheap chibi:


Bonus points for guessing who it is. No, I dunno what she has in her hand, I just rolled with it.

I NEED TO PRACTICE, PRACTICE, PRACTICE!
I'll try to do one more drawing tonight before hitting the bed.

Gankyou from Joshiraku