mike_meth in the post "Video: Portrait study timelapse by Mike Meth, a good friend of mine - focus on how he lays in the underlying structure of the face"
2015-01-29 21:59
I didn't take it as a slight at all, no worries =)
As for starting with value vs starting linearly--- I agree with you for the most part. I think it's extra work to try and translate a 3D subject into a 2D linear line drawing, especially for a beginner. That's why what I try to do is block out where the value is going to GO as opposed to outlining eyes, nose, lips just for the sake of detailing those features.
I find that taking my time laying in that structure makes the actual painting/rendering process MUCH easier, as I don't need to waste time fixing mistakes that could have been prevented at the initial underdrawing stage. Thanks for your comments!
mike_meth in the post "Video: Portrait study timelapse by Mike Meth, a good friend of mine - focus on how he lays in the underlying structure of the face"
2015-01-29 18:42
There are a million ways to arrive at the same result, like many said. I've tried plenty of different approaches, but measuring out with straight lines, blocking out basic shapes, etc, tends to be the best way I know to achieve accuracy. I very much like to mix it up sometimes though and go with more of a traditional, alla-prima type approach.
mike_meth in the post "Video: Portrait study timelapse by Mike Meth, a good friend of mine - focus on how he lays in the underlying structure of the face"
2015-01-29 18:37
Like Uncomfortable said, it's to keep my eyes fresh and prevent/fix any drawing inaccuracies that come from only viewing the piece one way.
mike_meth in the post "Video: Portrait study timelapse by Mike Meth, a good friend of mine - focus on how he lays in the underlying structure of the face"
2015-01-29 18:36
I think it's completely subjective. I try to paint digitally using a traditional approach, therefore I really try to actively work on one layer at a time. It forces me to make decisions and be confident. It's definitely gotten me into trouble with commercial clients who yell at me for not having a bazillion layers lol.
mike_meth in the post "Video: Portrait study timelapse by Mike Meth, a good friend of mine - focus on how he lays in the underlying structure of the face"
2015-01-29 18:34
Hey all, I'm the guy who did the thing! Thanks for the link, Irshad (u/Uncomfortable)!
mike_meth in the post "Video: Portrait study timelapse by Mike Meth, a good friend of mine - focus on how he lays in the underlying structure of the face"
2015-01-29 22:03
As you can see in the following video, I'm really just blocking out angles and basic shapes as a means to create the structure for the rendering to come:
https://www.facebook.com/video.php?v=10101229856025566&l=226904609376701620