Drawing in Inverted Colors CHALLENGE
Drawfee Show・34 minutes read
Drawfee is a show where Jacob, Nathan, Karina, and Julia turn dumb ideas into even dumber drawings. Nathan struggles with inverting colors and inking in white while drawing a dragon, eventually admitting to not fully understanding color inversion in Photoshop.
Insights
- Nathan struggled with inking in white and guessing colors while drawing a dragon, ultimately feeling impatient and not making further adjustments after inverting, showcasing the challenges of color inversion and the impact on the final drawing.
- Jacob used a monochromatic reference image to draw a figure, focusing on shadow blocking and blending hard and soft edges, leading to a satisfying outcome despite not achieving his exact initial vision, highlighting the importance of technique and adaptability in digital painting.
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Recent questions
What is Drawfee?
A show where dumb ideas become drawings.
How does Nathan approach drawing inverted colors?
Nathan struggles with inking in white and guessing colors.
How does Jacob approach shading in his drawings?
Jacob uses a reference image and focuses on getting saturations right.
What inspired the artist's medieval town artwork?
The artist used a photo reference of a medieval town in France.
What techniques were used in the digital painting class?
Techniques like shadow blocking and blending hard and soft edges.
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Summary
00:00
"Drawfee artists struggle with color inversion challenge"
- Drawfee is a show where dumb ideas are turned into even dumber drawings by Jacob, Nathan, Karina, and Julia.
- Nathan wakes up inverted due to a suggestion from the YouTube comments to draw inverted colors.
- The challenge involves mentally inverting colors while drawing and then physically inverting them at the end.
- Nathan draws a dragon using classic inks and flats, struggling with inking in white and guessing colors.
- Nathan finds inking in white challenging and spends a long time on it, struggling with the color guessing process.
- Nathan admits to not fully understanding how color inversion works in Photoshop.
- Nathan uses a screen layer for shadows and struggles with deciding on colors for the inverted image.
- Nathan feels impatient and calls it quits on the drawing, not making further adjustments after inverting.
- The final inverted dragon drawing looks like a photo negative, with some areas needing adjustments.
- Jacob uses a reference image with a monochromatic vibe to draw a figure with green and orange colors.
- Jacob plays with shading using the reference image and the built-in gouache brush in Clip Studio Paint.
- Jacob interprets the opposites of the colors in the reference image, focusing on getting the saturations right.
- Jacob starts with the deepest shadows in the figure, making the parts closest to black closest to white.
- Jacob learns from the process and feels satisfied with the final result, despite not achieving exactly what he hoped for.
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Digital painting techniques for creating shadows
- The draw class on digital painting involved techniques like shadow blocking, available for patrons at a certain tier with VOD access.
- Mid-tones were added to areas less dark, focusing on blending hard and soft edges in paint.
- The negative look emerged, particularly appealing when inverted.
- Shading on the coat, with folds, was a highlight, showcasing hard and soft edge interplay.
- The painting process took under an hour due to a simple composition, focusing on removing lines and enhancing the coat.
- White lines were added, enhancing the coat's appearance, while the face presented a challenge.
- The eyes were detailed with a shine spot, leading to a satisfying outcome.
- The inverted version showcased a retro, noir feel with dulled colors but impressive shadow work.
- Fold shadows were a favorite to work on, contrasting with the complexity of facial features.
- The process was enjoyable, leading to a clean and cool final result, especially in the inverted version.
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"Medieval town photo inversion challenges artist"
- The photo reference is from a medieval town in France with original buildings made of old, big bricks in various shades of white to gray stones.
- Inverting the colors resulted in unexpected darkness, challenging the artist to replicate the subtle color scape accurately.
- The artist struggled with achieving the desired contrast, especially with the buildings appearing too light initially.
- The process involved creating a brick pattern with lighter grout, which intensified when inverted, leading to adjustments to balance the saturation.
- Despite initial challenges and dissatisfaction, the artist persevered, eventually finding the piece compelling and enjoyable, leading to a completed artwork.
