As artists, capturing a realisitic and believable feel in our works can be difficult. A strong understanding of construction and structure is key, however what happens when we get stuck? This is where a good library of references can help during the artistic process. Many great artists create their own references. James Gurney, for instance, wears costumes and … Continue Reading
A little rusty on what 1, 2, or 3-point perspective is exactly? Have no fear, here is a short crash course on the three modes of perspective taken from Michael Solovyev’s new book The Lord of Illusions. The first basic rule of drawing in perspective is that things that are closer look larger. Which is why … Continue Reading
YouTube is a fabulous tool for all of us creative folk wanting to expand our skills in digital painting, drawing and design. Creating a desired character for whatever our purpose can be a rather tedious task when our skills don’t match our vision. However, we are fortunate to live in an age where many amazing … Continue Reading
In October of 2014 at Syn Studio we analyzed the popularity of the top concept art blogs and compiled a TOP 8 list (based on the number of Facebook Likes at the time). Here is what we came up with: 8 – The Round Tablet Run by Riki, an illustrator and designer, The Round Tablet … Continue Reading
