Drawing in Inverted Colors CHALLENGE

Drawfee Show2 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.

16:56

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.

33:27

"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.
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