Entry 18: Speedpaint Video

   I decided to try out something new and I recorded myself painting! If you were able to guess the character, good job, but if not, it's Kuroo Testurou from the volleyball sports anime Haikyuu. This came out pretty good, but the only thing I wish is that the lighting was better and the video was a bit sharper and clear. It was also kind of frustrating trying to get it to look the way I was imagining it, but it met to my satisfaction. It's also pretty cool that I was able to share this since it's my first time experimenting with it. Anyway, here is the video (I seriously hope that the video works oh no):

And here is the finished picture:

   

   This whole watercolor painting took about an hour, but with the sketch and lining process it took about two hours or more all together. When I finished recording the video, I added some extra details off camera that you can notice in the picture compared to the video (if the video actually works). That's all for today!

Entry 17: Traditional Vs. Digital Art

   So I really wanted to talk about the pros and cons of drawing traditionally and drawing digitally. First off, if it wasn't obvious, traditional art is on a paper and you are using mediums such as colored pencils or markers. Digital art is through a computer on some sort of drawing program like SAI paint, or Sketchbook Pro. Okay, so I am mostly experienced with traditional art rather than digital, but even drawing digitally once, you can already feel and see so many differences. Don't just listen to my opinion but give it a try and you'll see what you think. This is just based on my own account.

   To begin, the pros and cons of traditional art! For me, it's easier for me to feel and see how much is too much on the paper and when I feel it is to my satisfaction. It can be hard to get it exactly the way you want it to look, but in the end it feels so good to just look at it; it was a blank piece of paper and now it's all colorful and unique. It personally makes me feel more accomplished since traditional art is known to be harder to work with. Also, when you make a mistake, just hope you can fix it.

   Digital art is much more forgiving when making mistakes and trying to make it exactly how you imagine it. It can be difficult trying to get used to the tools that your program offers. It can also be annoying not being able to feel how much pressure it being applied to the drawing since it's through a tablet. What I really like about it though is that there are so many settings and tools to experiment with! It's so much easier to make it look how you want t to look without worrying about mistakes. The main thing you need to worry about is if your program crashes on you in the middle of you drawing: your hard work will be deleted unless you constantly save it.

   Yeah, this is just based on my own experience and what I've heard from other artists. Don't let this discourage you into trying out different formats and mediums of art! Try it out yourself!!! Thank you very much.

Entry 16: Plans for Future Blogs

   I wanted to make a blog just to organize my plans and ideas for future blog posts. Slowly, I am using up all of my ideas and I may start to blog about other things than art. When I use up all of my potential for creating blog posts about art, I'll talk about anime that I find really amazing, but mainly focuses on the art of the show so it still relates to art. 

   For now, I do have a few of ideas left, and one of them I am trying really hard to figure out how to put it together. I really wanted to do a video of me painting using watercolor. My main trouble is that I can't find a good time of day for painting while there is good lighting outside for me to record. This blog might take me awhile to do but it's something I really want to do, so if anyone has any suggestions or can help that would be great!

    I plan on also discussing traditional art vs. digital art, and comparing the two mediums. So once I gather a bit more information and experience, then that should go up next! Lastly, I have an idea to talk about colors and what they go best with so they contrast and suit each other at the same time, but that also requires me to do research, so it'll take awhile for me to organize. That's all this blog was for the week so the next few weeks should be a bit more interesting!

Entry 15: Incorporating Art in Your Future (RANT)

   Many of us always get the question of, "What do you want to be when you grow up?" For an artist, many people look down at your future due to the doubt of not being able to sell your art or connect it to society, but that is not true. Art can take you in many directions in your life, so it bothers me when people laugh at that idea. There are many ways to continue doing what you love and proving everyone wrong that art has the potential to make a living off of. 

   First of all, as you continue to expand your boundaries with your artwork and learn, your art becomes much more eye catching to people. You need to be able to share your artwork with others in order for people to know about your talents. There are hundreds of websites to share your artwork on; Tumblr, Deviantart, Society6, inprnt, ArtAmino, coroflot, Flickr, and so much more to explore! By creating an audience for yourself, you can promote the idea of selling your art and people who are willing to, will buy your artwork! That's a first step to earning money for your future.

   With just that first step, you can set the idea of what else you can create with your artwork, go through college, and start your career. Sure it sounds easier said than done but it's possible! With the passion for drawing, you can become an animator, storyboard artist, concept artist, character designer, etc. Based on what you like to expand your talents on, you can continue your future through that!

   I just wanted to rant because it bothers me so much when people look down upon the idea of becoming and artist of some kind in the future. It isn't impossible if you go about it the right way, and it shouldn't be something to be ashamed of. Thanks for the little rant that I just needed to let out.