The Gang of Five
The Land Before Time => LBT Fanart => Topic started by: landbeforetimelover on June 30, 2007, 01:27:54 AM
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I have said it before and I'll say it again. I am NOT an aritst. Try not to laugh too hard, but here's my pathetic attempt at drawing Littlefoot freehand.
http://s203.photobucket.com/albums/aa146/t...rawingFINAL.jpg (http://s203.photobucket.com/albums/aa146/tlordame/?action=view¤t=mylittlefootdrawingFINAL.jpg)
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Okay. I photoshopped the thing cuz believe it or not, I have no coloring utensils of any kind.
http://s203.photobucket.com/albums/aa146/t...INALcolored.jpg (http://s203.photobucket.com/albums/aa146/tlordame/?action=view¤t=mylittlefootdrawingFINALcolored.jpg)
I could have spent a lot more time on it but I'm gonna go get some coloring utensils soon. I just did this to get an idea of what it would look like colored. :p
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actually that looks fantastic
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actually that looks fantastic
Really? I thought it was bad since I did it freehand. And the fact that I only spent 10 minutes drawing the thing. I then spent 20 minutes in photoshop. :lol
I used an old mechanical pensil that was falling apart. I couldn't do any shading of any kind with that hunk of junk. Not that I'm even good at shading...
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Whatever else you may say your Littleofoot really doesn't look too bad at all! Especially considering the fact that you drew him freehand. Most people start out copying images from filmscenes. :yes
I also like the fact that you gave Littlefoot a distinct facial expression (he doesn't seem to be happy to put it mildly).
One point that can be improved are the feet. If you draw only the first "toe" completely (or the first two in case we assume the outer toes to be considerably shorter than the next ones) and show only parts of the toe from behind the one in front the feet will look more realistic.
But really, your drawing is better than most people's first attempts at freehand drawing.
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One point that can be improved are the feet.
LOL. Yeah. I noticed that too. I had no idea how to fix it though. In truth, I have never even had an art class or drawn anything in my life really. I was just bored cuz there was no one on GOF except me and I just sat down and started drawing. I wasn't even going to draw Littlefoot at first. I just decided to. There were many times where I almost tore the paper to shreds cuz it looked so stupid, but I didn't want to do that so I just finished it. You're looking at the end result of my boredom. That's all. I will however go get some coloring utensils and color the thing. I can't do it very well in photoshop. :lol
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I can ususally stare at a image of the screen not that big and draw from looking at it using it just a helping stone to get going and so on :)
you did a good job with it :) and I liked it Landbeforetimelover
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you did a good job with it and I liked it Landbeforetimelover
Really? Thanks. Maybe I do have some mild talent, but I could never match up with you Threehorn! Your drawings are the best!
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To be honest, I've seen worse, LBTlover. :) (*points out a cartoon series made with stick figure charcters that had terrible graphics and only lasted a number of months.*)
The sketch alone is actually good, but when color is added, it looks like Littlefoot's tail is literally attached to his legs almost completely. :lol:
Aside from that, the only ones to beat you around here are Threehorn, Malte and the animators. :^.^: As far as I know at least. :P:
In short, good, but could use improvement. :)
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In short, good, but could use improvement.
Yeah. It was just a quick sketch. I'll improve on it and really color it later. I'm gonna fix the feet and the tail definently. I'll post up the modified image once I get some coloring utensils and fix it up a bit. :)
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Looks pretty darn good for a freehand, especially considering you haven't done this before and did it so quickly. :) Maybe you can photoshop that tail a bit (the cream section looks like the tail is really dragging) but other than that, that's a nice start.
Try drawing some more. B)
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I know how do you feel... But don't be discouraged. I think it's good. *laughing* And I laugh 'cause you put all your effort on the drawing. Good job!
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Okay. I actually got some real colored pencils today and colored it. Sorry. My scanner sucks. I also picked the wrong colors. I saved the original and made about 10 copies I could screw around with so this is not permanent. What do you guys think?
http://s203.photobucket.com/albums/aa146/t...ncilcolored.jpg (http://s203.photobucket.com/albums/aa146/tlordame/?action=view¤t=pencilcolored.jpg)
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I saved the original and made about 10 copies I could screw around with so this is not permanent.
And I thought I was the only one to do that ;)
I frequently copy the outlines of a drawing to create a colored and a pencil version of the same picture and also to be on the save side when I screw up :lol:
The tail looks better in this version.
I also picked the wrong colors.
I haven't yet come across a colored pencil of exactly the same light purple-brown color Littlefoot sports in most scenes. I guess we may have to make compromises if it comes to some colors. Some people are very good at mixing the colors they want to have by using several layers of different colors when working with colored pencils. I tried this is some of my most recent drawings but was not totally happy with the results as the resulting effect was not a smooth color. It rather looked like Littlefoot was sporting black and blue marks (http://mitglied.lycos.de/malte2709/Drawing...ls-colored2.jpg (http://mitglied.lycos.de/malte2709/Drawings/Cera_prevails-colored2.jpg)).
One useful technique when working with colored pencils is to try being consistent in the direction of the strokes you make when coloring the picture or else try to follow the outlines of the part of the body when coloring it (e.g. vertical lines following the outlines of the legs, horizontal lines along the body etc.)
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One useful technique when working with colored pencils is to try being consistent in the direction of the strokes you make when coloring the picture or else try to follow the outlines of the part of the body when coloring it (e.g. vertical lines following the outlines of the legs, horizontal lines along the body etc.)
Yeah. I just figured that one out. I've never been in an art class so I woulnd't know about stuff like that. Maybe I could get the colors to match more when I go get my professional pencils. These one's were only $17. It's all they had at the town I was in. I have seen people use wet paper towels and crayons to make very nice pictures. I still have 9 more copies and the original sketch so maybe I'll redo it once I get the better pencils.
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they're great. :) to be honest i'm useless at drawing LBT characters which is why there aren't any on my site :unsure:
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I tried to draw Littlefoot again as soon as I got my professional colored pencil set. I think this one actually turned out pretty good. I still used that horrible broken mechanical pencil though. It doesn't look too good on the computer but it looks great on my wall! What do you think?
http://i203.photobucket.com/albums/aa146/t...oot2colored.jpg (http://i203.photobucket.com/albums/aa146/tlordame/littlefoot2colored.jpg)
It's still a work in progress. I have several dozen copies so I can redo this. I need to add more detail to the neck and most noticably, add legs!
BTW, I've never taken art. It's not a requirement at my school so I could really use some tips from those of you who have taken art and/or know the basics of drawing. ;)
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You're definatley getting better :wow
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nicely done there much improvement in it :) keep it up
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Well, it's quite an improvement from your last one. Just keep it up, and before you know it, you'll be drawing like a master. :^.^:
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*Moans in dispair* I can't do Ducky. :( The only pictures I have of her you need to zoom on and then she get's all blurry. Here's what happens when I don't even have a picture to look at before I begin to get a feeling of what they look like:
http://s203.photobucket.com/albums/aa146/t...t=duckypic1.jpg (http://s203.photobucket.com/albums/aa146/tlordame/?action=view¤t=duckypic1.jpg)
How bad is it?
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Other the the nose part it looks pretty good, just have to work on that beak a little bit more then you have it :)
Also it takes time to draw new things :) trust me on that one, it does with me on a few things.
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Also it takes time to draw new things trust me on that one, it does with me on a few things
Yeah. I guess. I did this in about 5 minutes. I don't even have a place to draw. I'm drawing these things on a closed laptop. :lol:
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I'd also recommend you take more time on these drawings rather than just five minutes. You might be more pleased with the results. ;)
Wayne already touched on my only criticism--Ducky's beak, and its only because it doesn't match the angle at which the rest of her face is in. Other than that, you've got the coloring down pat. I'd pace yourself better and try not to rush. Make revisions if you have doubts. All the stuff I pasted in the art section was not a first-time thing....a couple of them had revisions for sure, and that last sketch I just posted last night took twenty minutes because I had to keep erasing Lutra. :lol: That's why you draw lightly (and I mean lightly) with pencil first. ;)
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I'd also recommend you take more time on these drawings rather than just five minutes
It's hard. Drawing can get real boring, real fast with me. I'm used to doing things that require fast thinking and problem solving skills. Like repairing computers and taking things apart. I'm afraid that drawing just doesn't have the same thrill for me. I do erase quite a lot. The previous one of littlefoot, I had to erase so many times, I had to edit it in photoshop to get all the erase marks off. :lol
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Then again, I know your feelings. I had some trouble drawing Ducky. Do you remember my very first Ducky drawing? (the one where she's holding a small flag saying "By: Lain_EX") Someone threw it away to the trash but I drew a better one. You can get better drawing her. Is just a matter of practice.
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I'll practice her more but first, I wanna try some other characters. Truthfully, Ducky has to be the hardest. her face is so detailed.
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Someone threw it away to the trash
Why would someone do that?
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*thinks for a moment* I know why, 'cause someone hates LBT and I know who was the responsible for this crime. <_<
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I have a very good suggestion that helps me to take my time in drawing. I ususally listen to music as I draw, the ones I listen to are the ones I like the most so hardly get boried but when I draw though, I draw cause I feel like it and really want to do it for something special.
Work a bit slower if needed do bit by bit and take time in it, you will be suprised at the end how it comes out :) most drawing takes me about a hour to do, but that only the weak lines I draw that can easily be rubbed up if you make a mistake and do it over again.
Keep your work up, your improving :)
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I tried to draw Shorty for some odd reason. I was trying to draw Littlefoot in the beginning, but then when his face looked kinda screwed up, I just changed it into Shorty. Anyway, how do ya like it?
http://s203.photobucket.com/albums/aa146/t...rent=shorty.jpg (http://s203.photobucket.com/albums/aa146/tlordame/?action=view¤t=shorty.jpg)
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Well it always best to do it in pencil so you can rub out your mistakes. but this one turned out into your favour :) nice work, but you should put something like.
landbeforetimelover Art
As a topic name that way you don't have to keep creating topics for your art. That what I've done with my art work. Topic under Threehorn Art it has all my art stuff in quite a few of the pages. on it. if you go to the beginning set of pages.
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nice work, but you should put something like.
landbeforetimelover Art
As a topic name that way you don't have to keep creating topics for your art
I didn't think I was worthy. :lol:
I'm gonna get some place to draw. This laptop screen isn't working too well. I'm still bad at drawing feet and legs though.
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Well it always best to do it in pencil so you can rub out your mistakes
I did do it in pencil. This is a photocopy. I never color my original. That way I can modify it.
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Nice one :yes
I really like the look on Shorty's face which befits him very well plus once again it is freehand.
The legs are getting better too as you now draw toes which overlap each other. There is still room for improvement, but you are improving rapidly!
I didn't think I was worthy.
Anyone posting art here may open a thread with the own name in it. If you create such a thread, should I merge all your previous picture threads with the new thread so all your art can be viewed in one place?
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should I merge all your previous picture threads with the new thread so all your art can be viewed in one place?
That would be nice. Thanks for the offer!
I hope I will adventually master getting the feet and legs right. I'm sure a better place to draw and decent paper would improve the quality of my work significantly. I'm using freaking printer paper I take from inside the printer. It's all I have.
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Okay, now your LBT fanart can be viewed in one thread plus I took the liberty to get rid of too over self-conscious titles for a more neutral one ;)
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Well, we don't see much "Shorty Art" around here, that's for sure. :^.^: Seeing someone make a drawing of Littlefoot's adopted brother is quite a treat for us Gang of Five members. :)
In fact, this is the first time I've ever seen someone draw Shorty. I guess he's not a very likeable charcter to draw. :P: Anyways, nice work! Keep it up! B)
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I'm quite sure Threehorn made a Shorty drawing before, but I think landbeforetimelover's is the first freehand Shorty I came accross. As for myself I'm not exactly a fan of the tenth LBT movie which may be why I never drew any LBT 10 characters. In general the "survivor" kind of character which Shorty was probably meant to be (survivor of hardships one would suspect too hard to handle for the character who turned rather snappy in the process) might have been a good concept (though not a totally new one in LBT) if he hadn't given up much of his characteristics in the presence of Bron (whom Shorty adopted as a father while I don't think Bron adopted him as a son by the time of LBT 10) and if his turnabout hadn't come just a little too suddenly for my taste.
Shorty could have been a very interesting character, but altogether he came across a bit like a mixture of Hyp and Cera with not too much new about him.