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[WIP] Comic Book Illustration
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This thing is taking me forever but I thought I'd post a WIP shot here for discussion.
This is an illustration done in Adobe Illustrator using a comic book I had in my room for reference.
It's of a comic book character named PITT and if you're familiar with him, you'll know how much work it takes to draw this guy in vectors.
Work time Tally: 6 months (I got burned out and stopped for a bit and I'm working on it in 2-3 hour spurts.)
Outline View
All that's left is hair and face detail.
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Er, couldn't you scan it then "trace bitmap (excuse my flash)" or something?
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But then it wouldn't be an excersize nor am I scanning in anything, since I do not own a scanner.
Nor would 'making the app do it' produce the desired look or clarity needed. Not to mention I'm drawing in black and white, from a color reference out of a comic book... so 'trace bitmap' wouldn't be smart enough to do what I'm doing.
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What are you planning to do, make a 50 foot version of the thing, or someit?
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I plan on professionally printing the final image at about 2'x2'and framing it.
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Don't mean to sound smug, but the purpose of the post was "what do you think about this" not "I'm taking the senic route and why am I doing so"
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Originally posted by Mac Guru:
Not to mention I'm drawing in black and white, from a color reference out of a comic book... so 'trace bitmap' wouldn't be smart enough to do what I'm doing.
I've heard that the are certain "image manipulating" pieces of software that are able to convert colour portrayals into B&W, but don't quote me on that.
Somewhere up there there was a call for discussion, excuse me if the discussion I brought along wasn't foreseen.
So, is it an exersize in learning to master a piece of software (Illustrator will probably always remain on my "must learn how to use that tool properly when I get the time" list) or are you actually trying to produce something that couldn't be achieved by other means?
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It's meant to sharpen my skills in Illustrator... not to make something the hard way when there is software that will do it for me.
To me, artwork is at it's best when it took the skills of the artist, and dedication to make the peice. Kind of like Jewelry, I would rather forge a peice out of metal with my bare hands than let a machine carve one out of metal from a CAD drawing... both come out nice, but only one took 'real skills' to achieve.
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Yeah.....machines are pretty skillful. 
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**OT**
I actually had the 'CNC vs. Handcrafted' arguement with my jewelry teacher... and while CNC has it obvious advantages, I don't see it being useful to me as an 'easy way out'.
There's a company here in Tulsa that uses the term 'hand crafted' to describe jewelry they render in a CAD program and cast. The only 'HAND' crafting is done when they buff the ring and pop in the stone. Drives me nuts.
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mac guru, that is awesome. please post the finished so we can see it.
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I will, don't worry.
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Guru: That's a nice looking piece. I'm not acquainted with the character but, from what you posted, I can see that there's an ocean of detail.
Nice job.
Do you plan to go into color or stay b&w?
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Oh, and BTW, you've chosen the best possible way to learn an app – just picking a project and making it happen. Kudos for the initiative.
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I know Illustrator very well, it's just an excersize to get faster with the pen tool, on a laptop. I've gotten very good at illustrating with my index finger. 
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Done in Illustrator, I'd say good job. As a slight criticism, it doesn't really shout out Pitt to me. I thought it was a Hulk variation at first. Are you going to add that kid or a logo or something?
Now, if you could do The Maxx from the first season on MTV, that would rock.
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Yeah that one's pretty easy, I'll certainly add it in next if you'd like.
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Are you going to add that kid or a logo or something?
I may overlay the logo in the lower right corner... I havn't decided yet.
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I like the detail of this piece but I can't figure out what is going on with the nose area. However, if I was familiar with this character, maybe this wouldn't be an issue.
Since your in vector, you should blow this thing up and paint it on a huge wall.
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hehe, He doesn't have a nose
http://ultra.cto.us.edu.pl/pub/Multi...M-C-Pitt-1.jpg
He's the one on the right.
(as for painting this on a wall) I MAY do so, but until I have a room for my McFarlane Figures, something tells me my wife won't let me paint this on our bedroom wall.
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Originally posted by Mac Guru:
hehe, He doesn't have a nose
http://ultra.cto.us.edu.pl/pub/Multi...M-C-Pitt-1.jpg
He's the one on the right.
(as for painting this on a wall) I MAY do so, but until I have a room for my McFarlane Figures, something tells me my wife won't let me paint this on our bedroom wall.
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Ahh, I see. Well maybe this site will inspire you if you decide to put it on the wall...
http://www.walldesign.se/
(Go to Portfolio > Wallpainting and Interiors)
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Looking good.
Yes the computer is a tool- just as many tools of the artist. The only thing that hurts that theory are those that limit themselves to what Illustrator provides them. It is not just a program to modify clip art.
You are taking the tool to task and I congratulate you for that. Keep up the good work.
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Looks exactly like pitt to me, and looks pretty ****ing hot too. Great job.
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