Here's a Red Sonja I did in marker and color pencil. I've done a few of these lately to experiment, have some fun, and to see color on something other than a damn screen. I really enjoy working with real materials. While I love the perfect finish of the computer and rely on it to finish my images the way I usually see them in my head, getting there can be a grind- I can't tell you how many times I have wished I could just reach up to the screen and smudge something with my finger, or splatter some paint. Instead, I have to find a phony "splatter" brush. It is emasculating.
Even if I usually prefer digital colors on my own stuff, virtually all of my favorite artists worked with actual paint, so maybe I just need to practice more to get that flawless finish with real materials. Damn computer.
13 comments:
wow.
hey Joshua, I got a chance to work with Russ Uttley. He says you're awesome.
Gorgeous piece Josh.
You still coming to Vancouver for a visit at the local con?
Vincent (CooSTANZa)
Awesome!
Totally agree with you.
Just noticed that io9 mentioned you; I had one of those "oh man that is AWESOME oh wait I know that name, I already follow that blog!" moments.
Love this.
Seeing it makes me think that you should do more traditional media work. Maybe you should experiment with a hybrid traditional then digital approach.
That is incredible man.
gorgeous image. Love her expression, the hair flow and the lighting.
I agree with you on getting back to 'real' materials. Just bought my son paint some paint and remembered how different it feels. its a beautiful thing.
Beautiful work as usual.
If at all possible it would be great to see a scan for a bit more clarity.
Yeah man, I hear ya. This came out great!
looks awesome, don't even look like it was done in traditional media.
awesome!
Absolutely stunning work, Josh!
Awesome.
I would love to see a process for something like this.
Oh wow! This is so luminous. I thought it was actually DIGITAL! gee wiz.So good.
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