All of my paintings are done digitally using programs like Photoshop and Corel Painter. However, they all start out with pencil on paper...
After I have a composition I like, I redraw the image to fill in the details and get a clean outline.
I scan this image into the computer and start 'painting'. I normally start by painting the background. The next step is 'blocking in' to establish local colors which is a lot like painting base colors on miniatures. In this instance, I also started working on the foreground as well to start building the effect of thundering hooves churning through the snow!
An excellent cover, very dynamic. And finally no taking sides with a certain faction (says he who is French by heart). ;-)
ReplyDeleteLooking forward to the updated rules - hopefully complemented by new miniatures from Copplestone.
Cheers
SG
Actually complimented by a brand new range... watch this space!
ReplyDeleteLooks awesome!
ReplyDeleteIts great to see a graphic artist use trad methods of composition and manual skills. Its true artwork in my opinion. I also use CorelDraw (and Corel PhotoPaint more than Photoshop) as well and mighty fine graphic tools they are too BUT as fine as digital art can be, there's no substitute for fine art skills. Its a joy to see you go through these drafting stages (before scanning in the image to add the finishing touches digitally?)
ReplyDeleteIts been so long I'd almost forgotten how much I used to enjoy doing cover art! So, thanks Clarrie - I'll look forward to seeing more postings of your fine work. For me its as good as your superb figure painting and terrain making!
Cheers,
Doc