Procedural shape generation
by Ryan on February 12, 2012

Unplanned subject formed using procedural shape generation with various colours and brush strokes. A method I haven’t used in a while.
Film still studies
by Ryan on February 5, 2012




Sketches
by Ryan on January 25, 2012


Landscape
by Ryan on December 25, 2011
Doodles
by Ryan on December 2, 2011


Composition thumbnails
by Ryan on November 17, 2011
Composition thumbnails using perspective grids as a base. Bit different to my usual method of guessing perspective.


Figure sketches
by Ryan on November 6, 2011
Some quick sketches of female figures.

I heard the famous Craig Mullins recite an old saying that painting is 90% drawing. In short, people live under the misconception that drawing is essentially just lines. However, it applies to much more than that. In my case and this instance here, I find blocking in shapes and colour to be a far easier and more pleasing experience. Infact, most of my sketches are started this way with a few exceptions. My mind just finds accomplishing proportion far easier with blocks of paint and silhouettes. Experiment and find what works best for you.
Three step process
by Ryan on November 3, 2011
Market
by Ryan on October 18, 2011

Quick practices
by Ryan on September 30, 2011
Best way to overcome your fear of drawing portraiture or humans in general? Draw more!

Samurai speed paint
by Ryan on September 20, 2011

Pose sketch/render
by Ryan on September 20, 2011

Knight study
by Ryan on September 20, 2011

Red dress
by Ryan on September 11, 2011

Kingdom of Heaven speed paint
by Ryan on September 11, 2011

One thing I’ve learned is to respect the process. Despite loving the instantaneous feel of painting as opposed to 3D, for example; I’m finding the essentiality of paint layering and colour mixing/development to be of more and more importance to the final outcome. Regardless of medium.
Render practice
by Ryan on September 11, 2011







