Carlos Javier Roo Soto
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13d
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The first one is the first thumbnails I'd done in a while, I done know why I found it so hard, maybe is because of over a year of doing only Live sketches, except for the 2nd, 8th and 9th sketches I did from reference in my spare time at work. The last 4 images are examples of my first few months from when I started late 2022, and 3rd to 7th images are some of my most recent work.
As for the thumbnail sketches I try to restrict my time to 3 minutes each and I was focus on a big brain forehead because of the character of Harold Finch and the nose, I don't know what happen with the eyes and mouth. maybe is because I was doing head angels I'm not used to and because I had only drawn one head angle for over a year now. Any advice and observations are welcome.
10d
Nice, I'm digging those thumbnails! They feel very three dimensional and almost have an animation vibe to them. The drawings are aesthetically pleasing, but I don't know if you nailed the likeness totally. The bottom middle right one is probably the closest in my opinion. That is the toughest aspect though and why we're taking this class! It could be that the drawings look younger than he is?
When I look at the actor, I might accent his softer chin and the larger fat pads under his eyes (he always looks a bit sleepy/exhausted to me). His higher cheekbones with a more concave side plane of his face might also help push the likeness closer to the actor. But this is extremely difficult! Very fun drawings
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23d
YAY!!! I'm sooooo happy to see Jeremy here on Proko. I began following his YT channel early last year. Instantly feel in love with his videos and way of teaching.
18d
That's awesome! Yeah he's great and knows so much. We're really glad he joined in to help with the course!
What kind of paper is Mark inking? Is that Bristol board? Regular Scanned printer paper?
2mo
He's using 300lb Bristol paper that he printed the Blue Lines onto
This really clears up the process for me. I always love studying professionals decision making, and that’s not easy to find. Mike gives a clear explanation of the basic shots, then digs in further with application an intent to push the story forward. The gems I can’t learn on my own, when Mike explains something he left out to stay on schedule. Mike I true draftsman.
4mo
Yeah, he's such a great artist and teacher. He really condenses the info well!
9mo
I have been observing this course comment section to determine whether I purchase or not. Its clear that there has been no response from proko team on whats going on with the rest of the course. I am a bit discouraged
7mo
We're really sorry about the delay. David was unresponsive for a while as we were trying to get the final video for that last page from him, but I'm happy to say that he just recorded the last bit of that final page and sent it to us so we'll be able to pick up from that third page and finish it out very soon.
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7mo
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Hi everyone. Here is my attempt at the intermediate and advanced challenges. I tried to keep the details to a minimum when changing the light source on the portrait, but rendering the hair was a huge obstacle for me. I think it still looks muddy where the light hits above her left eye socket (the right eye socket from our perspective).
7mo
Nice, these are looking great! a tip for the hair if you're struggling there, you could try thinking of the hair in more geometric "chunks" of large shapes to help you visualize the shape that it'll take. You can then texture out those large chunks to get that "hair" quality, but the overall approach to shading hair like that could help you. Stan's lesson on hair (here: https://www.proko.com/course-lesson/how-to-draw-hair/assignments) kind of goes over his approach and that could be useful.
The course is really exciting ! Are we going to learn how to draw characters in dynamic poses , too? I find it difficult and I want to improve on this , that's why I ask !!!
8mo
Yep, there will definitely be lessons on dynamic poses and acting in the Character section!
What equipment is required for the coloring section ? I ask because I do not have a tablet or any similar device and I have never worked on digital coloring or drawing. Do I need to buy a tablet or something similar ? Or I will be able to complete the coloring section with traditional ways of coloring ?
8mo
The coloring section will be one of the last in the course, but we used Photoshop and a Cintiq when Matt Wilson was in the studio coloring comics. A screen tablet and Photoshop isn't required, though digital coloring is the standard in the comic industry.
You could get a non-screen tablet like a Wacom Intuos tablet or a tablet from a different company. If you're looking for an alternative to Photoshop, then Gimp is a free one, and Clip Studio Paint is also a cheaper alternative to Photoshop.
Additionally, you could color your comics on a tablet like an iPad in Procreate or one of those tablet digital art programs.
Hope this helps!
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9mo
I use this table easel When i draw. Its pretty cheap and works very well.
9mo
ooh yeah, that looks like a great desktop solution! I thrifted a drawing desk that was pretty decent but the size of the thing really became a bit of a room-hog in my office so I had to find a smaller solution.
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9mo
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I drew my reality down into comic. Then, go back to do my assignment...Wheeeee.
9mo
Haha, this is great
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1yr
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should i print it or just try to copy it from the screen?
10mo
Both work just as good. If you have a digital tablet and want to digitally draw over the images, those work just as well in teaching you the concepts as if you printed the images out. The goal is just to help you "see" the muscles under the skin.
10mo
Hi, I'm looking for a community to help me criticise and help me improve my art but I'm not sure if this Proko course is still active
10mo
If you post your assignments and hit the "request a critique" button when you submit it does flag your submission so people can come help you out.
11mo
thank you!
I was waiting for this.
Would it be possible to add a simple form that can be viewed in 3D?
I wanted to see the simple form from various angles, but it was difficult because there was no one.
10mo
If you check the Foot Bone lesson group, there are a bunch of 3D models of simplified feet in various poses that you can rotate and reference. I hope that helps!
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Hello, I am finally reaching the last lessons, and I am very pleased with the Course... nevertheless, I can't find anywhere the e-book for the lower leg and the feet lessons...
It is a failure / mistake that happens only to me? Or really it is so that the last two lessons are the ones incomplete without the corresponding e-book? I found found very helpful so far the e-books. Thank you
10mo
Hey! Sorry about that. We released the Foot ebook recently and the lower leg ebook is really close to being done. I'm really glad you find the ebooks helpful too!
10mo
ohhh nice! I like how natural this combination is looking. Each part of the separate animals is really coming together well and it's feeling like a creature/cryptid that you could find somewhere out in the wild. Wouldn't want to encounter it myself though haha
11mo
Hey all!
Just wanted to post an update. With the Final Project lessons complete, we'll be focusing on recording the rest of the Critique videos next! If you haven't submitted your assignments and you want the chance to have your work featured in a Critique video, please post your work in the "Assignment" lesson in each lesson group!
These Critique videos won't be coming out every week like our lessons did, but David will still be writing text critiques on people's submissions in those Assignment videos too.
Thanks!
1yr
a comment to the file names: it's chim not chinpanzee :D
1yr
Haha, thanks for catching that! We'll fix that typo asap! But now I want to see someone make a truly terrifying CHINpanzee creature.
1yr
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Level 2- Oh, Captain, my Captain, and his mighty desert steed! The camel was quite a challenge! Still working to simplify lines to longer flowing connected rhythms. I tend to gravitate toward using straights and angles more than curves, so I tried to connect more rhythms fluidly in the legs and neck with C and S curves. Its a little wobbly and noodle legged, but then again, so are camels.
1yr
Nice man, these look great!
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1yr
Nice, those are some awesome character designs! I'd be curious if you'd be animating these characters as well.
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1yr
You have another course called "Drawing with Life, Energy and Story." I was wondering how this course differs from that one.
1yr
Hi! I asked David your questions and he had this to say!
"That's a very good observation. There are similarities in all my approaches and yes that course was about drawing with energy and story, however this course really deep dives into the extensive knowledge and lessons necessary to execute drawing with dynamic force as it specifically applies to the world of creature and character design. And with this first course learning the techniques and skill set through the lens of Apes. Whereas that course, that I am quite proud of, we touched on similar resources and focused on storytelling, but we never got into the nuts and bolts and step-by-step process of using it for the thorough investment into design, both creature and character.
In this course we go many steps in a different direction as you'll acquire much more knowledge and skills for creature and character design, specifically the art of creating an imaginative life from square one. Breathing life and dynamic energy into something from nothing.
Additionally, I crafted specific assignments to help you grow quickly and efficiently on your journey through the episodes and there will be general critiques posted as well."
Hope that helps!
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