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***Art*** · 04-09-2004, 05:38 AM

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 · 04-09-2004, 08:18 PM

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*** · 04-10-2004, 10:49 AM

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

04-09-2004, 05:38 AM	#11
*Art* Forum Founder Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Buffalo NY Age: 58 Posts: 1,646	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 __________________ Visit the main site to the forum: The Soviet Military Awards Page Want to sell awards on the forum? Please read the FAQ Important Links: Forum announcements and rules \| Image posting FAQ

04-09-2004, 08:18 PM	#12
Esteban_cool Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Santiago, Chile Age: 36 Posts: 1,103	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 __________________ There's nothing in the streets Looks any different to me And the slogans are replaced, by-the-bye And the parting on the left Are now parting on the right And the beards have all grown longer overnight The Who, Won't get fooled again

04-10-2004, 10:49 AM	#13
*Art* Forum Founder Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Buffalo NY Age: 58 Posts: 1,646	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 __________________ Visit the main site to the forum: The Soviet Military Awards Page Want to sell awards on the forum? Please read the FAQ Important Links: Forum announcements and rules \| Image posting FAQ

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