In previous post, I mentioned that I couldn't see clearly with my classes, so I went to hospital after that. Fortunately there is no big problem, doctor's diagnosis is eyes tiredness. That might be caused by my bad habit of using computer in dark room. In these years, I can only do my creating when my kids go to bed. But my Computer is in the bedroom, close to kids' bed. So I will keep the room dark lest the light should interfere with their sleep.
With the treatment and enough rest, my eyesight is recovered. Now I still works after my kids fall asleep, but I will light a small lamp beside me. I also decrease the time using computer and go to bed early, that's why I behind schedule so much.
Let's talk about the artworks I'm working with recently. The fashion sets for AFL Vanessa are inspired by old vintage fashions, the theme is "Vintage Looks". There are about 15 fashions in my drafts, and I will increase some to make them to 3sets (6 fashions in each set). Some fashions are already done, so I will post the previews the following days.
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2013/07/07
2012/09/06
How I make a paper doll
Today I want to talk something about my paper doll making. Maybe some people will be curious about it. Take AFL Vanessa for example:
1.Draw drafts in Photoshop.
I usually use Photoshop to draw the drafts, it's not a software made for hand painting, but I have already get used to it. In the beginning I draw a nude doll, then add layers to draw other fashions. The most important thing is drawing each piece in different layers, so they won't interfere with each others.
2.Make vector images in Illustrator
There are some reasons why I persist in vector so much. Vector Images are much cleaner and sharper, they are also easy to edit in layout. The print quality will be nice since they won't lose resolution even re-sized. I usually track every color piece in pen or pencil tool, the process is very time-consuming but I love the result.
Sometimes there are some complicated parts on clothes, such like meshworks, chain or lace. If they are regular, I will made pattern or pattern blush to fill them.
3.Do the layout in Illustrator
After finished every pieces, I will add tabs on the fashions and shoes. Usually I will open a new A4 file to do the layout. I copy the objects (doll, fashion, shoes...) into the new file and arrange them to the good position, then add title and simple background design.
So far I'm still working on Step2, some fashions are not finished yet, hopefully I can share some preview images soon.
1.Draw drafts in Photoshop.
I usually use Photoshop to draw the drafts, it's not a software made for hand painting, but I have already get used to it. In the beginning I draw a nude doll, then add layers to draw other fashions. The most important thing is drawing each piece in different layers, so they won't interfere with each others.
2.Make vector images in Illustrator
There are some reasons why I persist in vector so much. Vector Images are much cleaner and sharper, they are also easy to edit in layout. The print quality will be nice since they won't lose resolution even re-sized. I usually track every color piece in pen or pencil tool, the process is very time-consuming but I love the result.
Sometimes there are some complicated parts on clothes, such like meshworks, chain or lace. If they are regular, I will made pattern or pattern blush to fill them.
3.Do the layout in Illustrator
After finished every pieces, I will add tabs on the fashions and shoes. Usually I will open a new A4 file to do the layout. I copy the objects (doll, fashion, shoes...) into the new file and arrange them to the good position, then add title and simple background design.
So far I'm still working on Step2, some fashions are not finished yet, hopefully I can share some preview images soon.
2012/08/27
Disaster
Today is my most frustrate day. My 1 year old son shut down my computer while I'm saving for the Vanessa paper doll, so the file is totally destroyed. I did it for over 1 month, but everything is gone now, except drafts, fortunately they are in another file. But I don't know if I have the patience to do it again............sign
2012/03/07
Report for my recent life and creating
Hello everybody, sorry I was away from here for a very long long time.
My 2nd baby came in June last year. Now he is 9 months old, as my daughter is 2 years old. I'm so busy with them, there is almost no leisure for me. I thought I could keep creating while being a mother, but the fact is, I can't do anything else with 2 naughty kids.
The situation should be improved while they are bigger, maybe half or 1 year later. I don' t want you guys feel bored here, so I will share some of my old artworks, which are never made pubic before. Most of them are only drafts or sketches, not good enough, but still worthy to see.
My 2nd baby came in June last year. Now he is 9 months old, as my daughter is 2 years old. I'm so busy with them, there is almost no leisure for me. I thought I could keep creating while being a mother, but the fact is, I can't do anything else with 2 naughty kids.
The situation should be improved while they are bigger, maybe half or 1 year later. I don' t want you guys feel bored here, so I will share some of my old artworks, which are never made pubic before. Most of them are only drafts or sketches, not good enough, but still worthy to see.
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