- Todd McFarlane Inspired Original Artwork -
Phase 1
Phase 1
Last week I sketched out the character Carnage from the Maximum Carnage series. I tried to time myself and push to get the sketch finished at all costs. I didn't want to refine it or take a whole lot of time on any one aspect! I really just wanted to get something complete so I gave myself some time restraints. Here, I wanted to stick with a similar theme so I stuck with Spider-Man!
Todd McFarlane had an impact on my development as an artist and so did Spider-Man. I didn't realize some of my favorite Spider-Man artworks were done by Todd McFarlane until after the fact. So, I decided to get my supplies ready and get to work! I took some photographs along the way to document my progress. I hope you enjoy watching this come together! I am truly excited to present you you my sketch of The Amazing Spider-Man!
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I rounded up all the tools I think I will need to create my depiction of Spider-Man. I will describe each tool as I use them along the way. So far for this sketch I have used a number #2 pencil of the generic variety, a Derwent Graphite Hb pencil, a PrismaColor .01 mm archival ink pen, a Poppy Red PrismaColor wax-based colored pencil, and a Magic Rub eraser. I used a loose single razor to sharpen the two graphite pencils as well.
One step I usually skip is framing the artwork before I begin to create. I decided that photographing the images was so difficult in the last few posts and that the whole process drew me away from my groove in creating out of inspiration, that it would be wise to have a border. Having framed my paper before creating the art this time... I have a traditional Comic Panel to work with. As you can see, I use a cardboard base and a card stock paper foundation while I draw on a normal piece of printer paper. The printer paper is pretty smooth with little texture so I use a slip sheet on top of my paper to rest my hand on in order not to smear the pencil and ink. I thought rather than just drawing a generic rectangle... fill the corners with webs instead!
If you checked out the links I provided up there... one of them shows the corner Box Art for the Spider-Man series that Mr. McFarlane did. I wanted to do a similar pose since it was so iconic of the superhero. Upside down it is and with plenty of web to feature, I just haven't made it that far yet.
I almost started over a million times at this point... (which is a main reason I hate framing artworks before making the art!) ... but I finally got the head and body proportions down well enough to move forward.
I went on and struggled to get the legs how I wanted. I imagine a Spider-Man with a pretty lean and strong torso but some fairly muscular legs. I wanted to showcase that here in this pose.
I got tired of second guessing my pencil work... so I decided to just go for it and bust out the Ink! I outlined the pencil, starting with the legs as in the image above, and finishing with just a few lines to cover the whole character outline, as in the image below.
After getting an outline of the character I erased all the pencil marks and had just the clean ink contours left. At this point FUD( F.ear U.ncertainty D.oubt ) sets in to some degree. Pencil drawings have tone, texture, and depth. Ink eliminates all of that... and erasing the pencil FEELS LIKE a step backwards... but it's not!
Wrapping up this Phase 1 post I decided to get some color going. I used the Poppy Red pencil to establish some borders of where the Red Color was going to be. Most of this Spider-Man character sketch is going to come together in the details... but I am beginning to see it all come together. I don't know what it is about seeing a splash of color... but it really FEELS LIKE progress is being made when I do!
Maybe if you use your imagination you can picture what this will look like when it's finished. At the very least, I hope you are beginning to see where I am going with it. I am thankful not to have given up or started over multiple times! Alas, this is as far as I was able to make it today. I have a sinking feeling the continuation of this artwork may be my contribution to the ColorChallenge tomorrow for MondayRed (We Shall See.)
Until Next Time....
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I've always liked drawing super heros but spider man requires a lot of detail and has always been a bit intimidating to draw for me. The fact that your drawing is incomplete shows me that I'm not the only one lol. Can't wait to see the final product, regardless of how it comes out. Your interpretation of the character is just that- YOUR interpretation. Looking forward to your future posts
It's true... I think Spider Man is intimidating because of the webs on his suit for me. Although that and the webs in the background are the part I am looking most forward to... they are also the most daunting aspect of moving forward. In the next post I got the blue and red down... and I will be trying to finish it up in the next couple of days! Thanks for the encouragement! Although it's inspired by McFarlane's Spider Man... this one is mine! I am combining a few different elements of other artworks for the inspiration on this piece... but I am at the part now where I get to take over!
Thanks for stopping by and checking it out! I am following you now and looking forward to checking out your blog! Steem On My Friend!
Did you finish it? I've been away because I was sick. McFarlane is super dope. Im a huge fan of spawn. First drawing I ever sold was of spawn, in the 5th grade for $11.00. Was a goldmine for me lol
Dude! I drew an awesome Violater in 7th grade on Notebook paper that is still one of my classic masterpieces! I haven't finished yet. I did a 10 day bootcamp that took a lot of time. I am about to do the webs and the final outlines. Should only take one or two more sessions max!
It makes me happy you want to see the finish! I will get on it ASAP! =)
Sorry you were sick too btw! Hope you are feeling better!
He is hanging already, thats something!! , hahaha keep working it looks nice.
Thanks for so many details explained and pics.
We'll be observing and enjoying your art process.
Cheers ;)
Yes, seeing him hanging upside down helps me feel like more progress has been made than actually has! I am excited about this one! Thanks for taking the time to check out the details! I appreciate you brother!
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