Every other drawing book that I've used just gives you steps with little to no theory because “that's the way it is” and I frankly have no clue what I'm doing, and it ultimately wastes my time because I could never effectively apply any teachings anywhere else.
His lessons are concise and contain actual theory and understanding for use of these principles, so you actually take away tangible information that is translatable for any situation. Storyboard Revisionist, Samantha BraithewaiteĪ priceless gift that absolutely catapulted my art overnight.Īfter just showing some very basic, very clever approaches to perspective and object construction, it immediately improved my output on the very next drawing I made after reading through a lesson. For sketching on the go I use a water brush, travel paints (homemade or bought), and a sketchbook that's easy to carry. I've also got a Brush Pen that's fun to use. I'll change up what I'm using depending on what I am drawing. PITT Pencils, they have a great range of light to dark strokes and it doesn't smudge as much as a dark pencil. To be in a production meeting and to be able to quickly sketch out a concept and get instant feedback and input from the rest of the team.įor any animator, you first need to be able to draw… If you can't draw with a pencil, you’re not going to be able to draw with a computer.Īnd there is nothing like chewing on a pencil to relieve stress and get your creativity flowing (though my dentist disagrees)! To be able to scribble merrily away, rub out and draw over - the messier the better - to be able to go to your Art Director and get them to sketch over your work, to add to or take away, while having that great sense of energy and passion conveyed just by adding pressure or varying your line. While Wacom and other tablets have come on in leaps and bounds they still have a way to go in comparison. No upgrades, no apps… just that pure, simple sensation of graphite on paper.
Take a scroll through and be sure to add your own favourites in the comments below:Īt heart, I am a die-hard pencil person! There is just something to be said for the pure simplicity and versatility of the pencil.
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