I’m burning the midnight oil tonight! I just finished these delightful goldfish studies and I couldn’t resist sharing them! I’m going to try to do at least one animal study every other day.
It took me awhile to get started with my studies. I’m more productive with white noise in the background but I wasn’t in the mood for music tonight. My Take flight sketch from earlier in the day took me awhile to complete because I was watching a fun show. Before I started sketching, I picked a random anime on Crunchyroll then crossed my fingers and left it on auto play. The series was kind of boring so I guess I lucked out.
The sketches began to appear after a few light strokes. I’ll have to share the video of the recorded time lapse later. It’s pretty fun to watch. Maybe I’ll finally try uploading something on dtube.
Threw in some shadows.
Highlights to bring out the details.
Then I decided to color in the eyes. I was planning on leaving it here but I recalled everyone in my last post, expressing their desire for more color in my sketches... so, here you go! 🎨
I randomly slapped the colors on in a carefree fashion and I’m quite pleased with the outcome. I don’t mind coloring as long as it’s not taking up too much of my time. It turned out light and dreamy, typical of my style. I really like the grumpy looking fish in the bottom left. Fish are so fun to draw!
I think they all look a little bit grumpy! My favorite is in the upper right :) I like the colors!
They do! XD I’m pretty happy with how I colored that one. Kind of reminded me of goldeen from Pokémon.
Beautifull, colors are very sweet :-) Good job!
Thank you! I’m glad I made the decision to use color!
FISHIES * ___ * i love them <3 They are all so cute <3 but I love the pale one the best XD WOW you make such beautiful fishies and so quick * ___ *
AMAZING~ amazing~
upvotes and resteems
Yesterday was indeed a good day for drawing! Thank you very much for the compliments! I know you love fish also. :)
The bottom left guy does look pretty grumpy lol Like he's pouting for not getting his way, and plotting revenge! Looking forward to Spring,my neighbors have a koi pond and we share a yard, so I get to enjoy it without having to maintain it lol
That’s a very kind neighbor you’ve got! When I was searching for reference images the grumpy/pouty one stood out for me. I laughed to myself as I was drawing. :D
Good work!
I follow you.
Using Procreate?
I’m using same one too.
Thank you.
Thank you so much for the follow and yes I am using Procreate. I love it! :)
If I was there, i would stand in front of you and give you huge applause for this one @vermillionfox! :)
Thank you!! The practice is paying off. :D
OMG I LOVE THESE! The weight of the brushstroke is perfect for this style! This is pretty pro! Fishy resteem for sure. Now I want to see you gif the mouth open and shut and have a few bubbles popping out.
Me after reading the part where you said my work was ‘pretty pro’ 😊
I’ve never drawn my own animated gif but I’ll definitely give it a shot!
Bubbles are an easy start for gifs.
I’m already overthinking it! XD
Once you make one- they tend to become addicting. Haha I try to stay away so that gifs don't eat up all my days. Honestly, I could just spend weeks making simple gifs. But I have to prioritize creative practice into other things now.
Yeah. I feel ya there.
I like your shades are so smooth great result!
Thank you!!
Hahahahah! The grumpy one is awesome. The shocked goldfish is my favorite. It seems to be saying "How dare you?!" LOL
It’s probably because the light colored one in the back is pocketing it’s meal within its cheeks!! 🤣
hahahhahhah now I'm dead.
Wow, those are proper radioactive mutation fish.
I know. I like the super fancy goldfish!
This one is giving me LIFE personally...
I had goldfish like this when I was a kid actually- and a few with the HUGE eyes on the sides of their heads- if you're looking to expand your gold fish skillz and are taking requests I'd love to see those hehe, I think they're called telescopes
Either way great work!
Thank you! While drawing there I was reminded of the huge pompadours you’d see in anime sometimes.
So I would image this while sketching. It made it really fun. I actually almost drew that type of goldfish with the huge cheeks and some with huge eyes. Definitely on my list for next time!
Yesss! Looking forward to it- lol that gif is perfect, I know just what you mean!
HA! That little round grumpy fellow is pretty cute. I also really like the fanned out fins on the top right one. The way you sort of splashed the color on there is very pretty, almost like loose watercolor. I love the softness of your drawings/paintings.
And, here's a pic of my old kitty, looking especially grumpy...
Hahahah! That’s perfect! I love grumpy kitties the best!
Hey, this is impeccable art. I wanna know which show were you watching? Also, please upload the time lapse video. I want to see it. I know this post is about you drawing, but I cannot help appreciate your writing skills. You have clarity in it. I love your work. It was so soothing the eyes. I love the grumpy fish. My favourite grumpy animal is a grumpy bulldog. :)
Thank you so much for all of your kind words. I’ll eventually post the time lapse video. The show I was watching was called “Hitori No Shita - The Outcast” I like the supernatural genre but the mix between zombies and martial arts in this series has thrown me off. I also think grumpy bulldogs are awesome.
The summary of the series is enticing. I'm currently watching Brooklyn nine nine. You're welcome. :)
Hehe they are so cute. What program are you working in? 🐢
Procreate :)
These fishies are glorious! I love how you captured the movement , the fanning of the fins, their expressions. Hope your Tuesday is going well sweet friend, hugs!
ps my fave grumpy face creature is my son when he was a newborn <3 :)
Awww, what an adorable answer! Thank you for the complements, my day was very relaxing. ^^
Lovely day to you pretty friend!
Beautiful, i like it!
Thank you!
I LOVE THIS, this is beautiful, i learn a lot with your posts