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Understanding form via light and dark. | Understanding form via light and dark. | ||
| − | [[Image:2dtut_elementsofperspective.png]][http://www.handprint.com/HP/WCL/tech10.html Elements of Perspective] - by ''[http://www.handprint.com Bruce MacEvoy]'' | + | [[Image:2dtut_elementsofperspective.png]] [http://www.handprint.com/HP/WCL/tech10.html Elements of Perspective] - by ''[http://www.handprint.com Bruce MacEvoy]'' |
Perspective in depth. | Perspective in depth. | ||
| − | [[Image:2dtut_composition101.png]][http://boards.polycount.net/showthread.php?t=72082 Composition-101] thread from the Polycount forums Links to tutorials about Composition. | + | [[Image:2dtut_composition101.png]] [http://boards.polycount.net/showthread.php?t=72082 Composition-101] thread from the Polycount forums Links to tutorials about Composition. |
| − | [[Image:2dtut_solarski.jpg]][http://www.gamasutra.com/view/feature/185676/the_aesthetics_of_game_art_and_.php The Aesthetics of Game Art and Game Design] - by ''[http://www.gamasutra.com/view/authors/419599/Chris_Solarski.php Chris Solarski]'' | + | [[Image:2dtut_solarski.jpg]] [http://www.gamasutra.com/view/feature/185676/the_aesthetics_of_game_art_and_.php The Aesthetics of Game Art and Game Design] - by ''[http://www.gamasutra.com/view/authors/419599/Chris_Solarski.php Chris Solarski]'' |
An examination of the psychology of shapes and dynamic composition, applying techniques of the Old Masters to create more varied and emotionally meaningful gaming experiences. | An examination of the psychology of shapes and dynamic composition, applying techniques of the Old Masters to create more varied and emotionally meaningful gaming experiences. | ||
| − | [[Image:2dtut_tulp.jpg]][http://tulptorials.blogspot.com/2012/02/using-gamut-mask.html Using the Gamut mask] - by ''[https://plus.google.com/110492088926818707357/about Wouter Tulp]'' | + | [[Image:2dtut_tulp.jpg]] [http://tulptorials.blogspot.com/2012/02/using-gamut-mask.html Using the Gamut mask] - by ''[https://plus.google.com/110492088926818707357/about Wouter Tulp]'' |
How to create and use a gamut mask, which help you define a range of harmonious colors for your concept palette. | How to create and use a gamut mask, which help you define a range of harmonious colors for your concept palette. | ||
| − | [[Image:2dtut_babelab.png]][http://babelab.blogspot.com/ Babe Lab : Pinup Research & Development] by ''[http://autodestructdigital.blogspot.com/ Paul Richards]'' and others | + | [[Image:2dtut_babelab.png]] [http://babelab.blogspot.com/ Babe Lab : Pinup Research & Development] by ''[http://autodestructdigital.blogspot.com/ Paul Richards]'' and others |
Female caricature painting tips. | Female caricature painting tips. | ||
| − | [[Image:2dtut_FengZhu.png]][http://www.youtube.com/user/FZDSCHOOL Feng Zhu's Youtube Channel] teaches the fundamentals of concept design, and professional practices for a working concept artist. | + | [[Image:2dtut_FengZhu.png]] [http://www.youtube.com/user/FZDSCHOOL Feng Zhu's Youtube Channel] teaches the fundamentals of concept design, and professional practices for a working concept artist. |
| − | [[Image:2dtut_charchar.jpg]][http://retinart.net/graphic-design/secret-law-of-page-harmony/ The Secret Law of Page Harmony] by Alexander Ross Charchar | + | [[Image:2dtut_charchar.jpg]] [http://retinart.net/graphic-design/secret-law-of-page-harmony/ The Secret Law of Page Harmony] by Alexander Ross Charchar |
Explanation of harmonious composition. | Explanation of harmonious composition. | ||
| + | [[Image:2dtut_Straub.png|120px|left]] [http://www.cgsociety.org/index.php/CGSFeatures/CGSFeatureSpecial/phil_straub_composition_tutorial Phil Straub Composition Tutorial] | ||
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== Painting Books == | == Painting Books == | ||
Revision as of 10:50, 16 August 2014
Links and pages about the basics of concept drawing and painting.
Painting Fundamentals
ctrl+Paint - Digital Painting Simplified - Digital Painting 101 - by Matt Kohr
"Working in the game industry under tight deadlines forced me to come up with a dependable photoshop workflow. Ctrl+Paint is my attempt to organize these findings into clear, concise videos to share with the community."
THUMB WAR : Design Iteration Combat Simulation - by Paul Richards
Concept art fundamentals.
PSG Art Tutorial - by Arne Niklas Jansson
Painting fundamentals.
Understanding 3D Form on Paper by Ron Lemen
Understanding form via light and dark.
Elements of Perspective - by Bruce MacEvoy
Perspective in depth.
Composition-101 thread from the Polycount forums Links to tutorials about Composition.
The Aesthetics of Game Art and Game Design - by Chris Solarski
An examination of the psychology of shapes and dynamic composition, applying techniques of the Old Masters to create more varied and emotionally meaningful gaming experiences.
Using the Gamut mask - by Wouter Tulp
How to create and use a gamut mask, which help you define a range of harmonious colors for your concept palette.
Babe Lab : Pinup Research & Development by Paul Richards and others
Female caricature painting tips.
Feng Zhu's Youtube Channel teaches the fundamentals of concept design, and professional practices for a working concept artist.
The Secret Law of Page Harmony by Alexander Ross Charchar
Explanation of harmonious composition.
Painting Books
- Digital painting books by Don Seegmiller
- Digital Art Masters How to achieve certain effects in photoshop, general skin rendering, etc.
- Mechanika Creating Science Fiction Good techniques, covers composition and perspective as well.
- Bold Visions Digital Painting Bible
- 2DArtist Magazine Painting tutorials, artist galleries. Available printed or PDF.
- ImagineFX Magazine Painting tutorials, artist galleries, monthly DVD.
Art Bibles
An Art Bible, or Style Guide is a document created by the Art Director or Lead Artist to communicate to the art team exactly what style the assets should all match.
- Dota 2 Character Art Guide (6MB PDF) by Valve Software, from Dota 2 Workshop
- Dota 2 Character Texture Guide (3MB PDF) by Valve Software, from Dota 2 Workshop
- ЦЕЛЫЙ МИР - Напровляя арт Аллодов (Russian) attachment:AllodsOnline-ArtDirection.pdf (1MB PDF English translation)
- Создание мира за 7 дней (Russian) attachment:AllodsOnline-CreatingaWorldin7Days.pdf (1MB PDF English translation)
- The Vision behind Age of Empires Online by Robot Entertainment
- Game Art Style Guides
More Information
- Painting Tutorials Polycount Forum thread with links to more painting tutorials
- TexturingTutorials tutorials for game textures
- software for painting
- reference images
