I'm from Oshkosh, Wisconsin. I currently work as the character design supervisor on Foster's Home for Imaginary Friends. I recently finished work at Nickelodeon as a designer and board artist on Danny Phantom. I own the copyrights on this stuff, (unless otherwise noted), so don't steal or copy it. Word-up.
I don't think I've posted a comment yet on your blog, Ben, but this one GOT me! These are really beautiful designs, drawings, inks, color- the whole thing! Is this hand inked, then colored in Photoshop? What do you ink with?
Tom, I did these solely on my Cintiq 21 UX! No pens or paper at all. I'm using a program called Alais Sketchbook Pro 2. It's similar to Photoshop in that you use layers, but it's much more artist friendly cause you don't need to learn al the keyboard shortcuts to use it efficiently. It's also a much better sketching program as the pencil tool behaves more like a sketchy pencil then the solid paint look of photoshop. I did all the color in Sketchbook as well, again just using the pencil on an under layer. It's a lot of fun to just sit at your computer screen and start drawing away! I can't recomend getting one enough!!!!! If your interested I got mine through digitalgraphicsresources.com (you can find the link at wacom.com if I spelled it wrong.) They were good to buy from. There, that's my sales pitch.
wow these birds are so nice! i love the yellow one on the right with the big open mouth. I have a cintiq on order.. i can't wait to use it...i'm gonna link you.
These are fantastic!
ReplyDeleteI don't think I've posted a comment yet on your blog, Ben, but this one GOT me! These are really beautiful designs, drawings, inks, color- the whole thing! Is this hand inked, then colored in Photoshop? What do you ink with?
ReplyDeleteAmazing stuff!
ReplyDeleteUm, you're really good.
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Thanks so much guys!
ReplyDeleteTom, I did these solely on my Cintiq 21 UX! No pens or paper at all. I'm using a program called Alais Sketchbook Pro 2. It's similar to Photoshop in that you use layers, but it's much more artist friendly cause you don't need to learn al the keyboard shortcuts to use it efficiently. It's also a much better sketching program as the pencil tool behaves more like a sketchy pencil then the solid paint look of photoshop. I did all the color in Sketchbook as well, again just using the pencil on an under layer. It's a lot of fun to just sit at your computer screen and start drawing away! I can't recomend getting one enough!!!!! If your interested I got mine through digitalgraphicsresources.com (you can find the link at wacom.com if I spelled it wrong.) They were good to buy from. There, that's my sales pitch.
really great birdies! i like the bottom row and the red faced guy on the right. nice variety!
ReplyDeleteLORD!!!!
ReplyDeleteSooo Awesome Ben!!! Your work is incredible.. totally an inspiration to work harder!!!! Keep up the amazing stuff man!
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yup...thats definitely good.
ReplyDeleteGreat attitudes! Birds have always been a challenge for me. Nice job!
ReplyDeleteDelightful! They're so wonderfully cute I could eat 'em.
ReplyDeleteOk, it seems pointless to try to top the other comments but these birds are just wonderful. Lively and unique. Great inspiration!
ReplyDeleteAwesome Ben.... Just Awesome....
ReplyDeleteThose are great Ben! My favorite is the yellow one on the right. He just saw Fozzie's poop from the previous post!
ReplyDeleteDang, those are beautiful birds,Ben! Each one of them standing out distinctly with attitude and character. Man,you're GOOD!!! O.O
ReplyDeleteBen Your birds is marvellous!
ReplyDeleteThese are terrifyingly good! 100% Cintiq? Wow... Maybe mine is broken and I just don't know it!
ReplyDeletehey Ben, these birds are fantastic. Like your work man. Anti-Matter Gal looks fun.
ReplyDeleteAWESOME bird drawings!! Love the expression and personality you give to each bird!!
ReplyDeleteMasterful!
ReplyDeletewow these birds are so nice! i love the yellow one on the right with the big open mouth. I have a cintiq on order.. i can't wait to use it...i'm gonna link you.
ReplyDeleteGeez, these are awesome!
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