My latest video focuses on a few techniques I employ when drawing popular characters, using a combination of photos and reference illustration to map the character onto a different pose. To demonstrate the process, I selected an image of Dr. Doom, drawn by Jack Kirby, and an unrelated photo of a cloaked figure, facing a different direction.
-Krishna
The topic for my latest video tutorial was inspired by a question posed by one of my students earlier this week. Temples and other layered buildings can be daunting to draw, until you understand the underlying volumetric shapes at work.
For my own illustration work, I take advantage of three core techniques:
“Work smart, not hard.”
-Krishna
Refbox has been a game-changer for my digital art workflow. In my latest video, I go over some of my favorite features. Refbox works on both Mac and Windows, and retails for $29US. A trial is available. One week after using Refbox, I find it to be absolutely indispensable.
Prior to Refbox, I would have to bring references into the digital canvas directly. Doing so would limit my full view of my canvas, and I would have to employ a series of workarounds. The feeling can best be described as trying to move items around while stuck inside a crowded closet.
Refbox lets me float references above my canvas. But it does so much more: With it, I can flip images horizontally, zoom in on a section of the reference, sample colors from the reference and so much more.
Refbox supports images, GIFs, videos, 3D models, audio, notes, links and even PDFs. I can’t find any downside to using it.
-Krishna
