So I've been on a much needed long hiatus (on steemit specifically), but I'm back and will hopefully continuously be making more art. Here is my first full digital painting process video!
This is “Russian Doll", and yes I totally named her that after watching the series on Netflix. This painting has absolutely no association with the series whatsoever but it's awesome and Natasha Lyonne did such a good job as Nadia, you all should totally go watch it!
I didn't have a specific concept for this piece, this was mainly a reference practice for me.
Final Artwork:
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If i may suggest, you should start posting your amazing creations through the @ntopaz platform. https://www.ntopaz.com/. It is a supportive art community and your content will be valued there:) Also try to use more tags like @c-squared and @ocd-resteem to help curators find you:)
Thank you haha! I wasn't really going for any feel while painting this, but I guess it is kind of dark. I love and admire Tim Burton's dark, peculiar concepts so that is a big compliment for me !! xD
Also, besides here, I post a lot on instagram.com/melissamyraf :) and will be posting more process videos on youtube! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdYE5L9hs1EWAQdBSmWbH6A?view_as=subscriber
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Digital artwork becomes more and more appealing every time I watch someone like you who knows what they're doing. I'm just amazed at the options and the speed and the ability to change things or correct mistakes.
I see it took about 4-5 hours to create. I can't tell what program you're using. It kind of looks like photoshop. I'm also wondering if you're on a tablet of some sort, using a digital pen. I'm always interested in knowing what people are using to create their art.
Thank you @glenalbrethsen! I'm using Adobe Photoshop CC here. I like to use Paint Tool SAI too, the brush blends a whole lot better on SAI but is very limited on certain tools (like the warp adjustment, exposure and such). So photoshop is pretty neat!
I'm also using a Huion Inspiroy Q11k V2 drawing tablet here :) I just upgraded to that from my 9-years-old Wacom Bamboo Fun tablet xD
Glad I asked, @melissamyra. I've never heard of Paint Tool SAI or the Huion. Good to know. I don't consider myself an artist, but I do like to draw, so knowing what people are using so I can see what's out there is very helpful.
I have a Bamboo tablet, but could never really get comfortable with it. I think it's too many years of drawing with a real pencil and paper that it takes a while to get accustomed to the digital way of doing things. Just not the same feel to it.
I totally get what you mean, it took me quite some time to get use to. Still now. I think it helps some artists when layering a thin piece of paper over the tablet to get the same textured feel while drawing.
Also, Krita is a pretty good free painting program I've seen many digital artists use too. You could also check that out :) I haven't been able to run it on my computer sadly :(
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Oh my gosh, thank you!! <3
Super cool!!
Thank you!!! :D
Wow, how much time did it take you?
I finished this in two sittings (left it and continued the next day), in total about 4-5 hours :)
You are very talented, I always loved this kind of tie lapse videos. Keep it up.
Thank you! x) I am hoping to now that I have way more time to make art :)
Btw, I just realized this was your first video. AMAZING
Also, welcome back to steemit!
I have not seen the series yet, but your artwork is amazing😊
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Thank you so much! <3
You are very welcome @melissamyra:)
If i may suggest, you should start posting your amazing creations through the @ntopaz platform. https://www.ntopaz.com/. It is a supportive art community and your content will be valued there:) Also try to use more tags like @c-squared and @ocd-resteem to help curators find you:)
Wow thank you! I am still super noob on here, especially on the taggings haha. This is really helpful!
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oops! So sorry I did not realise that was a specified group tag! I have followed you :)
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Hahaha! Thanks for the constant push! I hope I keep going xD
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Gorgeous!!!
Amazing portrait @melissamyra! 👏🎨
Thank you! <3
Really nice painting. I like the textures and the red of the bg vs the black of what she's wearing looks much appealing.
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Omigosh! That's so awesome thank you!! <3
Cool. I get a little bit of Tim Burton from your painting, which I like. 😉 Where can I see more of your artwork? How do I follow you.
Thank you haha! I wasn't really going for any feel while painting this, but I guess it is kind of dark. I love and admire Tim Burton's dark, peculiar concepts so that is a big compliment for me !! xD
Also, besides here, I post a lot on instagram.com/melissamyraf :) and will be posting more process videos on youtube! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdYE5L9hs1EWAQdBSmWbH6A?view_as=subscriber
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Very nice, @melissamyra.
Digital artwork becomes more and more appealing every time I watch someone like you who knows what they're doing. I'm just amazed at the options and the speed and the ability to change things or correct mistakes.
I see it took about 4-5 hours to create. I can't tell what program you're using. It kind of looks like photoshop. I'm also wondering if you're on a tablet of some sort, using a digital pen. I'm always interested in knowing what people are using to create their art.
Well done. Thank you for sharing. :)
Thank you @glenalbrethsen! I'm using Adobe Photoshop CC here. I like to use Paint Tool SAI too, the brush blends a whole lot better on SAI but is very limited on certain tools (like the warp adjustment, exposure and such). So photoshop is pretty neat!
I'm also using a Huion Inspiroy Q11k V2 drawing tablet here :) I just upgraded to that from my 9-years-old Wacom Bamboo Fun tablet xD
Glad I asked, @melissamyra. I've never heard of Paint Tool SAI or the Huion. Good to know. I don't consider myself an artist, but I do like to draw, so knowing what people are using so I can see what's out there is very helpful.
I have a Bamboo tablet, but could never really get comfortable with it. I think it's too many years of drawing with a real pencil and paper that it takes a while to get accustomed to the digital way of doing things. Just not the same feel to it.
I totally get what you mean, it took me quite some time to get use to. Still now. I think it helps some artists when layering a thin piece of paper over the tablet to get the same textured feel while drawing.
Also, Krita is a pretty good free painting program I've seen many digital artists use too. You could also check that out :) I haven't been able to run it on my computer sadly :(