Self-study with zero foundation in original artSelf-study of original art with zero foundation could start from the following aspects:
** 1. Basic Knowledge Learning **
1. ** Art History **
- Studying art history could help one understand the development of art and help one grasp different artistic styles. This would help to draw on the styles and characteristics of different periods in the creation of the original art, adding cultural heritage and uniqueness to the work.
2. ** Drawing Tools **
- To master the use of drawing tools, such as brushes, pens, watercolor pens, etc. Understanding the characteristics of different tools, such as the effect of brush strokes and the accuracy of pen lines, could help creators better translate ideas into images.
3. ** Art Theory **
- Learn art theory, including color matching, composition principles, and so on. In terms of color, it was necessary to understand the emotions expressed by different color combinations, such as warm colors conveying vitality and enthusiasm, cold colors expressing calmness and mystery, etc. In terms of composition, it was necessary to master the composition rules such as symmetrical, balance, golden ratio, etc. to enhance the beauty of the picture.
4. ** Materials and Techniques **
- Learn the use of different materials such as paint, paper, and canvas. Different materials will affect the texture and effect of the work. At the same time, master watercolor painting, oil painting, sketching and other techniques, and understand how to apply these techniques to the creation of original art, such as the transparent feeling of watercolor, the thick feeling of oil painting, etc.
** 2. The specific learning process **
1. ** Geometric-sketching training **
- It was necessary to start practicing geometry in the early stages. After having a good understanding of geometry and using it skillfully, one can express complex things in simple ways. For example, when depicting a character or scene, it could be broken down into a combination of basic geometric shapes, which would help to build an accurate shape.
2. ** Stick Drawing Training **
- Practice simple drawing on a single object, such as drawing simple graphics and illustrations. During this process, problems in the five senses, hands, feet, and other parts would be discovered, and then targeted exercises would be carried out. They could refer to the human body structure or joint structure cases to improve.
3. ** Line script learning **
- Drawing lines was the foundation of painting. One had to understand the relationship between the virtual and the real, as well as the relationship between the structure of the lines. As for the original art of the character, the main focus was on the person, starting from copying and gradually understanding the details such as wearing clothes. As for the original art of the scene, one had to pay attention to the line drawing of different elements, such as the line performance of buildings, trees, etc.
4. ** Human Body Block Learning (For Character Original Art)**
- Master the proportions and dynamic laws of the human body. This helped to draw natural and accurate characters, whether they were standing, walking, or doing various actions.
5. ** Drawing (from geometry to human body)**
- He started with simple geometry sketches, then gradually delved deeper into the understanding of human body sketches, and finally mastered the sketch of complex figures. Through sketching practice, he could improve his grasp of light and shadow, and the contrast between light and dark.
6. ** Color Learning **
- Starting from the understanding of skin color, he would master the art of drawing clothes and the expression of texture. For example, when drawing clothes made of different materials (silk, cotton, etc.), the color and lighting effects would be different.
7. ** Styling design and costume design (for character original art) or architectural design (for scene original art)**
- The character's original art had to grasp the design concept and design according to the needs, including the character's hairstyle, clothing, etc. The scene's original art had to involve the architectural design of different eras, including the architectural styles of Earth and the other worlds.
8. ** Practice of popular projects (for game original arts, etc.)**
- They would go through the standard project process and practical training, such as creating scenes or character settings according to the game text, and understand the requirements and specifications of the project.
** 3. Learning Platform's recommendations **
1. ** Minor class **
- It was a popular board drawing learning platform in the country. Its main courses included Japanese illustration, game original art, ancient style illustration, anime and manga, etc. Its devil painting special training class's promotion + devil inspector mode was popular among students.
2. ** Touch the station **
- There were a large number of artists stationed there, and more than ten thousand works were updated every day. This was a platform for artists to accept orders and build up their popularity. At the same time, it was also a website for art enthusiasts to look for pictures, find pictures, and learn how to draw.
3. ** Yangke Network **
- A free painting learning website that provides free painting lessons. It is suitable for painting enthusiasts to learn and understand.
In addition, copying the works of famous artists was also one of the most effective and fastest ways to learn original art. One could absorb the essence from it and improve one's drawing ability and creative level.
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