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This is gorgeous! Your linework is fab. Can't wait to see this one coloured.
Havenrock
Sketchng a remote holdfast:
Current stage:
Steps animatic:
- I started by creating quick 3D model with an online design tool called Tinkercad.
- 3D model was made from simple cubes and wedges scaled and moved about. The minimal ground terrain was a bit trickier, made using a grayscale height-map. Didn't really need the terrain for the drawing, but wanted to see if I could work it into the 3D design.
- Once I had buildings and ground how I liked them, I turned perspective off (switched to orthographic) and chose an angle that would show 3D height and still work well as as a 2D town map. Took a screen shot of that view and added that image as base layer in Photoshop.
- From there on I have been adding new layers and drawing over the 3D background with simple pencil brush.
Thinking about color and shading once I get the linework finished.
This is gorgeous! Your linework is fab. Can't wait to see this one coloured.
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Sketchup is pretty fab for doing this. Saves a lot of headaches agonizing over getting perspective and angles right. And I agree - the linework looks great.
My new Deviant-thing. I finally caved.
Thanks for the feedback!
I felt I didn't need the power of Sketchup for this one, + I use Tinkercad daily (full disclosure I work on the app.) Goal was to not spend a lot of time in 3D but I did want the power of choosing my camera angle as you mentioned.
I have updated the linework for the town proper. Not sure if I will add much more to the surrounds like trees and terrain, or just crop it close to the outer walls.
Color experimenting so far is all neutral tones. Sets a base for highlights and shadows.
This is already amazing! Good job Magnet. Loking forward to see more
What Voolf said!
You have some awesome drawing skills
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Just like Mouse said ... The preparation in 3D is an excellent idea, but all the quality of the drawing is in your skill... amazing !
I'll surely enjoy seeing maps drawn by you !
Great job and really nice use o 3D program to get perspective, nice feel to line work
Really fantastic work there. Personally I like the vague details outside of the walls, I don't think you need to add much more there. It draws your eye to the nice lines of the town.
Indeed this is some great work. I really should try this workprocess! Keep up the great work.
Cheers,
Tainotim
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