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Commission [1/4 available] Fantasy Sketches, Grumkins and Snarks! [Commish info-first post!]
- Thread starter peritwinkle
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peritwinkle
♠️your local Raphael♠️
Thank you, appreciated!
Whitewolf787
Let the moon restore you by night.
That is amazing! beautiful!!
DapperCat
HELP I'M A CAT
dat shading omg JELLY. So good 
peritwinkle
♠️your local Raphael♠️
Glad you like it!dat shading omg JELLY. So good
HotshotXXV
My first name is Agent.
Very impressive! I have a couple OCs that I would love to see drawn. Do you do this for fun or for commission?
peritwinkle
♠️your local Raphael♠️
I’m available for commissions, shoot me a PM!
AliceNWeb
Creative Endeavoring
peritwinkle
Would you care if I asked you some questions? I'm a digital painter as well and I think you might be able to give me some pointers if you're open to that kind of thing? Btw I really love your work - your style is very developed and I like the way you utilize colors to create shape and shadow
peritwinkle
♠️your local Raphael♠️
Thank you, I’d be happy to help, ask away or shoot me a PM!
peritwinkle
♠️your local Raphael♠️
Cover image for one of my written works!
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peritwinkle
♠️your local Raphael♠️
FAQ!
I am by no means an expert, but I love to help when I can. I get these questions quite often and I thought I should throw them in here for ease.
Q: What software do you use to paint?
A: Photoshop, but I started off with Krita. It's a great free alternative and it has pretty much everything you need.
Q: Do you paint in B&W first or lay down colour from the get go?
A: Both, but I prefer the former. I paint some basic shadows and highlights but don't bother with blending properly until later. Then I play with Color and Overlay layers until I get a general idea of the colour story which I begin painting over and adding to until I'm satisfied. Also, play with colours - the skin is not only cream and... darker cream.
Q: Do you trace or use references?
A: I don't trace, and I don't think anyone ever should. It's like copying a text in Chinese without knowing what it really means. I suggest studying people's anatomy (both from images and real life). You don't have to copy an exact image, references are there to help and guide you (for instance, using a reference for a colour scheme or for drawing a difficult hand pose).
Q: How did you develop your style?
A: I can't really say I have a style. All of my pieces are at least slightly different depending on the mood I want to convey. I suggest taking inspiration from multiple artists. Studying paintings is THE best way to acquire information. Take some time to study a painting - the strokes, the colours, the shapes, etc.. You will learn a great lot from that.
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I am by no means an expert, but I love to help when I can. I get these questions quite often and I thought I should throw them in here for ease.
Q: What software do you use to paint?
A: Photoshop, but I started off with Krita. It's a great free alternative and it has pretty much everything you need.
Q: Do you paint in B&W first or lay down colour from the get go?
A: Both, but I prefer the former. I paint some basic shadows and highlights but don't bother with blending properly until later. Then I play with Color and Overlay layers until I get a general idea of the colour story which I begin painting over and adding to until I'm satisfied. Also, play with colours - the skin is not only cream and... darker cream.
Q: Do you trace or use references?
A: I don't trace, and I don't think anyone ever should. It's like copying a text in Chinese without knowing what it really means. I suggest studying people's anatomy (both from images and real life). You don't have to copy an exact image, references are there to help and guide you (for instance, using a reference for a colour scheme or for drawing a difficult hand pose).
Q: How did you develop your style?
A: I can't really say I have a style. All of my pieces are at least slightly different depending on the mood I want to convey. I suggest taking inspiration from multiple artists. Studying paintings is THE best way to acquire information. Take some time to study a painting - the strokes, the colours, the shapes, etc.. You will learn a great lot from that.
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DapperCat
HELP I'M A CAT
I adore the shading and lining you make in the faces, you can really see the structure and it's absolutely gorgeous!
peritwinkle
♠️your local Raphael♠️
Thank you (:
smallnscrappy
Oddly enough
Holy cats! I just stumbled across this thread and I am SO glad I did! You have a lot of talent! You do not need classes! Keep doing what you are doing. I'd LOVE to commission you or swap sketches.
peritwinkle
♠️your local Raphael♠️
I'm humbled, thank you! I am open to commissions!
peritwinkle
♠️your local Raphael♠️
This is one of the few pieces where I laid down my preferred colours from the get go, because I had a specific colour scheme in mind, as well as a certain mood I wanted to convey.
Recently started brainstorming on a couple of stories, and OH how I am craving to write something inspired by pirates!
Recently started brainstorming on a couple of stories, and OH how I am craving to write something inspired by pirates!
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AliceNWeb
Creative Endeavoring
Your sense of anatomy has vastly improved I can tell. I try and not focus on the mistakes too much because I know that with time and practice those mistakes will improve - as to say I recognize them but try not to dwell and beat myself up over it (although it gets hard sometimes when you just want to be good NOW).
I hit creative blocks all the time, maybe I could help you with some inspiration/motivation if you ever get stuck again? I wouldn't mind sending some images and maybe even music your way
peritwinkle
♠️your local Raphael♠️
I hit creative blocks all the time, maybe I could help you with some inspiration/motivation if you ever get stuck again? I wouldn't mind sending some images and maybe even music your way
I have a Pinterest board where I gather images that inspire me! If you ever find something interesting do share (: I'm always on the lookout for things to keep me in the drawing mood.
AliceNWeb
Creative Endeavoring
I definitely will fresh tastes can always help ignite some foreign creativity in us. I really like your paintings so don't beat yourself up too much there are a lot of people here that dig your creativity
peritwinkle
♠️your local Raphael♠️
Yet another character concept painting. Painted it mostly using one brush, and I'm quite happy with the outcome.
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AliceNWeb
Creative Endeavoring
Her hair is gorgeous and I really like that you added a blue ribbon
peritwinkle
♠️your local Raphael♠️
Her hair is gorgeous and I really like that you added a blue ribbon
Thank you! It’s little detail that ties with the story.
peritwinkle
♠️your local Raphael♠️
'Protector'
Another piece inspired by a recent rp!
Another piece inspired by a recent rp!
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feverdream
New Member
Your artwork is absolutely incredible, I'm astounded :0 It's so gorgeous, you're clearly really skilled. Imo you should charge for your work, it's of a professional quality. I'm so amazed that you're self taught.
