I wanted to play with using some simple layers to create some depth, so I did this study of a panel drawn by Jillian Tamaki in the graphic novel Skim.
Month: March 2016
Video Killed the Digital Painting “Star”
Ok, you may be wondering when I will start creating original work, but this is kind of the way I approach life in general. I research a lot before I write the paper. I shop around a lot before I purchase a product. In the case of my art, I like the idea of the Atelier model–a student should copy Master works, and hone their skills through repetition. That’s kind of where I’m at right now. On the other hand, this painting is the last one I plan to do with the aid of a video tutorial. My next works will be studies of paintings themselves. Can I take what I’ve learned and use it to recreate paintings in my own? We’ll see.
I enjoyed painting along with John Crump in this video today. We’ll see what happens next.
Rural Indiana
Today’s digital painting done while watching this video by the artist Kasey Sealy was a lot of fun. I know I keep on using that “fun” word to describe what it’s like painting on the iPad with Procreate, but it simply is. It’s fun because there is no pressure. It’s digital. It’s quick. You can keep on working the painting until you get it right. It’s satisfying, and to top it all off, I think I’m actually learning a thing or two about traditional painting.
I also enjoyed this scene because it reminds me of my Grandpa and Grandma Hancock’s farm. I love Indiana. I know it’s not for everyone, but to me it’s beautiful. My wife and I lived in Kansas City and nine years and we really enjoyed it, but it wasn’t home. So, this little piece is home to me:)