Recently, I am feeling a bit of down and stress. Since last year after my graduation in an Art school majoring in Interior Architecture and Design, I have realized I am actually very passionate about Illustration (happened right before I graduate). I was contemplating to study a new major may be in West Malaysia, but I am no longer financially supported by my family. Needless to say, I will have to wait another few years in order to save enough money to pursue my dream. (long way to go) I do wish one day, I will be a successful Illustrator! It will be truly amazing to illustrate children books for better education for our next generation or Illustrate my own story into drawings.
Thanks for reading it although it is not relating to the topic I will begin shortly.
Okay...
The thought process of a successful painting
It is not an easy task to create a beautiful art that comes with a story. I have successfully created mine and willing to share it with you all. This is what I learned and use in this painting. Important keys to know before you start painting
-color
-light &depth
-composition
-golden-section theory
-hierarchy
-design principles
- unity
- balance
- movement
- emphasis (focal point)
- rhythm
- economy
- proportion
- harmony
Step 1 - Sketch
Here is some contradiction sketch I did.
For example:
- More vs Less
- Isolation vs Crowded
- Happy vs Tragic
- Hot vs Cold
- Weak vs Strong
Step 2 - Sketch Refining
I made a comparison between each sketch I did base on the content and composition. After that, I further develop the sketch with more details and stories. This is the time you thought about the design principles. Which is your first, second, and third focal point, how to draw an object and play around with the proportion to catch someone's attention, where to place it so that it doesn't become one of my focal points, is everything works together in one piece and etc... There are so many things to think about!!
Step 3 - Color Decisions
After making a decision on my final sketch. It is now ready to darken and refine
the line. I have decided to use primary analogous split complementary color scheme on this painting. Also, I sketched out how is the light and shadow come from, then I roughly place the color swatches on the painting to get a rough idea which will be my focal points.
Step 4 - Draft
It was hard to make everything look harmonious, that's why a draft is important. This is the process how I decide which color goes to where and which part is the part I should tint, tone or shade.
Step 5 - Final Draft!
Finally!!! I have sorted out everything! It definitely looks much better and everything seems to work out altogether.
I sincerely hope you guys enjoy reading my post. Thank you so much
I will appreciate it a lot if any of you could upvote my post or resteem this post and help me to pursue my dream.
Thanks again=D
@originalworks
From my previous post, I've talked about tips on how to decorate your house. As I mentioned earlier, accessories play a big role in decorating a house. A painting is considered as an accessory too.
Link to my post https://steemit.com/interiordesign/@ejlo3310/tips-to-decorate-your-house
This was insanely informative, felt less like a Steemit post and more like a tutorial on your own personal blog.
Steemit is also a good platform to share our own experiences with other too. Glad you enjoy reading it
woow, you make a great contribution, I love to see the way you explain in your painting, I envy with your talent
I'm following u. Love ur art
I'm happy you enjoyed reading my post. If you could resteem my work, it will be even better to share it to the others^^
Really good job you did here explaining how what goes into making a good portrait. Keep the good work coming. I am a lover of arts and would definitely follow you.
I am very very happy you enjoyed it so much and resteem it on your own blog. Appreciate it a lot!! It means so much to me. Thanks =D
nice post! i like how you break down the painting process. makes me miss painting
oh oh, you should start painting again, it definitely will bring you so much joy doing it.
There's so much consideration to go through for a good piece of art, Good job and all the best in your pursuit for passion! :)
Thanks Max, do check out my booth next time if I happen to exhibit my artwork in Artisan Market
Glad to see u in this community of artists....welcome.
Thank you so much, the co-founder of Steem-Cartoon. Thank you for your hard work too
Not much work. The artist did most of it
Another talented artist discovered... welcome to our community... we love to see your passion and showcasing your beautiful arts here... you incorporated design principles theory into practice and implemented it in your arts... great job ejlo! Hope to see more of you...
Hello @sireh, thank you for your support, I will try my best on it
Love your art! And the way you explain the steps you made to make that art is very handy! Thanks for sharing and i wish you success in your future endeavors! See you around! 😀
Thank you so much for your support! Loving my art is already a big support to me. Hope you will enjoy reading my future posts.
my pleasure! see you on the flip side! :)
Love your work @ejlo3310. Nice to meet you :)
Nice to meet you too! I have just upvoted your post- Steem Cartoon : A Boy in a Candy Store. It is quite informative and really brings me to another level of appreciating Malaysian artist
thanks @ejlo3310. I really appreciate it. :)
The way you explained your process was so useful! I had no idea there was so much thought given to so many elements. Thanks for taking the time.
welcome to steem cartoon ..cheers
Thank you for welcoming me to this great community.
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Hi @bitgeek Thank you for the information, it is quite a surprise for me actually! Thank you again^^
Great tutorial. I've never heard of a contradiction sketch. It seems like a great design idea. My process coming up to the actual product is a little more chaotic. It sounds like you have a good project development system.
Steemit is a great place to help you build your dream into a reality. I wish you luck and am following.
Thanks for your compliment!! Guess what, I am actually listening to your song now while writing this post. I really love your voice, it is so beautiful!! Your voice definitely made me thought of Blake Shelton. Keep up those good work!! And you should join music coin as a singer!! If you did, definitely send me your username^^
Thank you. I have never heard of music coin. I will have to check into that. Thanks for the heads up.
Very cool post! 👍🏽
Thank you @tanyacarrillo I have realized you are also an artist yourself!! Hope to see you write a thought process on how you come up with the abstract painting.
I did on one of them. But yes I will be writing more soon :) thx
Wow @ejlo3310 great job. One post alsready can earn 3k+ in MYR. Keep the good work. Hard work really paid off.
Vrey cool :) Big UP :)
Briliant .. Love it @ejlo3310
I enjoy reading this and the way u explain the steps is very helpful..i am an art teacher myself and teaches color theories in specific..its good that u utilize the theories in such detail ways and yea..keep it up!! Im voting for this😉
I love your art works. All the best
hi @ejlo3310 hope to see you soon whenever we visit the East :) Hello from the West Peninsular here! I love what you're doing and it's amazing. Frankly, even if you were to provide the step by step- no way i can emulate that. You're sooooo talented! See ya whenever I see ya ... followed and upvoted you 'cause you totally deserve it <3 PS: You will achieve your dreams. Who knows via Steemit :D
Hello @ejlo3310 ! This is so detailed and so talented lah u... I used to do painting back in school days but i think all my lesson go back to teacher already. I found out u are in Borneo.. I go there very often to KK, maybe there is a chance we might bumped into each other if not planned!