drawing tutorials for orders wanted!

[Art]

Thanks Dietrich,

When I do any work with illustrator, or any work where my goal is to create a bold graphic interpretation of the subject matter, it's best to simplify shapes rather than try to capture every twist and turn. Unless your goal is to completely re-create the subject in every detail.

I wanted the Order of Lenin to look good when it was shrunk down to the size of a U.S. nickel. To do that I really had to be selective with what shapes I chose to include in the drawing. If I had not been, the reduced image would have looked like a blob because all of the details would have been crammed together and gotten confusing for the viewer.

I worked for about 3 weeks off and on for the Order of Lenin. I would work for about 15 minutes then put it away. Still want to do that ORBL though.

Art

[Esteban_cool]

Art,

It seems you are very careful when drawing stuff in computer. Now I see why my work is so "made from scratch-like"... I take 3-5 hours to paint a scan! I must learn from you.

Esteban

[Art]

Esteban,

I worked on in for 15 minutes at a time over a period of 3 weeks. Sometimes I worked on it a little more, sometimes a little less. I would say I probably had about 15-20 hours into the drawing.

Thanks,

Art