Genius Hour Research 2

What I did this week:

This week I completed three drawings, exploring different styles, tools and techniques.

My first drawing I focused on softer edges, using paint tools in acrylic, airbrushes, and markers. I focused on nature and animals.

My second drawing I wanted to try a cartoon style with harder edges, using texture tools, outlining and character design.

My third drawing I wanted to combine the two above styles, create a finished page, and add text.

What did I learn?

Last week I wanted to understand more tools, and answer the questions of how to make sharper outlines and how to include text. I was able to refine my drawing skills, using sketching first in pencils, then adding colour with a variety of tools (markers, paint, airbrush, texture etc), use mirror functions (like for the eyes on the princess), and work on my illustration style. I learned from my friend who also uses procreate that if you draw a line and hold it, it will smooth the shape for crisper lines which answered my questions surrounding outlining. I watched a video which taught me I had to use the app typorama to create text and then input it as an image using a transparent background, which answered my second question.

Troubleshooting:

I struggled with finding time to complete drawings the way I wanted them, as a drawing completed to my standard takes between 1 and 3 hours. I also struggles with backgrounds, and making my illustrations feel like they belong in the setting.

Need to do this week:

This week I need to work on planning my final four illustrations and creating backgrounds. I will have to complete reference drawings, work on finding the right colour schemes, and figure out which parts of my book I want to illustrate and use the text from.

Questions:

How will I pick the scenes to illustrate from my book?

How will I have my characters look the same from illustration to illustration?

How will I cite my reference photos?


Where do I go from here?

From here after I complete my planning and rough work for my four illustrations, I need to create the final copies.