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Aquaria => General => Topic started by: Derek on December 01, 2007, 09:16:31 pm
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These are the steps I went through to produce the image of Nautilus Prime and Naija on the front page (http://www.bit-blot.com/?p=28)! I always like looking at artists' steps, so I thought this might be interesting for some of you.
(http://www.derekyu.com/bitblot/nautilusprime-001.jpg)
Step 1. Once I have an idea, I always start off with a rough sketch, trying to get the basic look right. Sometimes I do the sketch in pencil first, if I feel it will be easier for me, but this time I went straight into Photoshop!
(http://www.derekyu.com/bitblot/nautilusprime-002.jpg)
Step 2. Refining the sketch.
(http://www.derekyu.com/bitblot/nautilusprime-003.jpg)
Step 3. Continuing to refine. I'm no master at human anatomy, but I know enough to know that the limbs are a bit wonky. I want to make it look like she's flattened against the rock and peering out, which is not easy! :'(
(http://www.derekyu.com/bitblot/nautilusprime-004.jpg)
Step 4. I added some fishies to give a better sense of scale (Nautilus Prime is big!), and also to provide some more interest in the scene. I also like the idea that the fish are swimming out of the way, thinking "Okay, Naija, this is your problem! We jettin'!"
(http://www.derekyu.com/bitblot/nautilusprime-005.jpg)
Step 5. At this point I'm just going in and putting in the last touches: the missing armor and highlights, some odds and ends, and bits and blots! I also moved her ear up to where it would go on a normal human being. Not that Naija is human, but she's also not a mutant!
A little ambient glow from the right side onto Nautilus Prime will separate that plane even better from the one that Naija's on.
From there, a little hue/contrast tweaking is all that's needed to obtain the final image (http://www.derekyu.com/bitblot/nautilusprime-final-big.jpg). Thanks for listening! :D
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Art.
Pure and unadulterated.
Derek, the internet is an unworthy medium for compliments. Make no mistake, You are amazing.
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Absolutely great! But of course that was expected - at least we know your kind of art. ;)
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Dude!
You should give me more detail into your "refining", since that seems to be the main part of the drawing. :D
I want to learn to draw like you!
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wallpaper'd :) first the release date...now this...careful not to be TOO awesome otherwise, well, nobody could behold it and survive, could they?
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Too kind, you guys. :-[
Hiro: Just have to keep practicing! The fun part about drawing is that you can always get better. O0
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:'( I am such a noob at pixel art...
You did this marvel with a mouse or with a graphics tablet?
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Also, what tools do you use Derek? (Like, in Photoshop)
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Wallpapered too. Thanks Derek. :)
Oh and for anyone that is interested I made a Widescreen version.
http://www.sixfifty.co.uk/dropfiles/nautilusprime-wide.jpg (http://www.sixfifty.co.uk/dropfiles/nautilusprime-wide.jpg)
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Wow, cool, SixFifty! Thanks!
Also, what tools do you use Derek? (Like, in Photoshop)
I just use the standard and soft, round brushes usually, along with the eraser, lasso, and stuff. Nothing too out of the ordinary. :)
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That's amazing. I also love the show of massive-sized creatures and this piece is beautiful Derek. Soon enough I'll be able to blow its face out of the deep areas of the ocean.
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Or if you find it before you are ready, have it chase you through underwater caves. :D
Hmm, just the brush tool? I'll give it a go. ;)
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Niiice Art Derek! Actually, that would make a HUGE wallpaper! Add the official Aquaria logo and stuff... ^^
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... just wow...
I like the angel and how you put him/her/ it (?) in the Background to make him look this gigantic.
Is there an artwork Gallery to unlock in the final Game ?
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... to make him look this gigantic.
She IS this gigantic. :o
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Derek, you are one seriously talented individual!
Hopefully this time tomorrow I'll be playing Aquaria. It's after 10pm here in England and still no sign of the game. Hurry up, I can't wait much longer! :)
Thus far I've struggled to apply my art to the computer. Can you recommend a good graphics tablet?