Hue variation should support the light logic and material, not fight it.
If you shift hue based on temperature changes in light/shadow (warm vs cool) and the local color, everything suddenly feels believable and alive. Mainly try to avoid "Randomness" in Hue variation, this way you will get better result within the framework of anthesis.
Here is a vid done by Mathias Osland on Hue Variation: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8-j3b_9Gupg
Best!
Hue
Rendering means = believable form +clear light + material understanding , everything resulting in a process that is straightforward.
I start by choosing the sun. Not the real one, but my light. I tape a tiny arrow on my monitor: left, high, warm. That’s the law. I squint until the world breaks into two camps, clear light and shadow, and I block those big value groups like laying down asphalt. Planes next: cheek, brow, nose, knuckle, each a tilt catching or losing the light. I place the terminator with a steady hand and let a breath of bounce light creep into the shadows, making sure I pay attention that is never brighter than the lit side.
Now materials, same light, different truth. The clay mug takes a broad, velvety highlight. The chrome spoon snaps a tight specular the color of the room. The leather strap softens its sheen with roughness; I run micro-texture along the form so it whispers, not shouts.
For the tricky stuff I stack effects. Skin gets a quiet bloom where the light slides through - subsurface, warm at the edges. The satin ribbon pulls the highlight into a stretched line that curves with the weave, anisotropy doing its thing.
I keep my brightest bright and darkest dark holstered until the end. One sharp edge at the focal point, one specular touch, then I zoom out to thumbnail size. If it reads in that scale , it’ll hold up anywhere.
That’s my take! You can check a lot more about this below in the new courses we launched - these are done by Axel Sauerwald, his understanding is pushed forth through a lot of hard work through these courses.
How to render Forms here: https://visign.com/courses/how-to-render-forms
Youtube link here: https://youtu.be/9b1fmeT7Joc
How to render Materials here: https://visign.com/courses/how-to-render-materials
Youtube link here: https://youtu.be/2rrkLhmLlRI
How to render Forms here: https://visign.com/courses/how-to-render-complex-materials
Youtube link here: https://youtu.be/2rrkLhmLlRI
Thank you and make sure you check them out!
Hue
Hey everyone!
The question - What is commercial illustration? - has a multi-faceted answer. Commercial illustration spans many fields: from books, games, movies, and comic books to board games and even scientific research. It’s a discipline older than concept art, with a history rooted in how people communicate visually. And today, more than ever, artists are pursuing careers in illustration because of its variety and impact.
To get a practical perspective on what this means for working artists, we recommend watching Axel Sauerwald’s video. It breaks down the essentials of commercial illustration in a clear, approachable way.
Video: https://youtu.be/c4DcLcucD4c
PDF: https://visign.com/downloads/commercial-illustration-examples-and-expectations
Remember to support us along the way as we strive to bring you high quality materials, so please share this and give it to others that might find it useful and helpful.
Thank you and stay creative!
Hue
When you think of an illustrator, you might imagine someone drawing fancy covers for video games, books, comics or even board games. But illustrators actually work in many different jobs , and they keep helping bring products to life in all kinds of ways!
Some illustrators work in medicine. They draw detailed pictures of the human body so doctors and students can learn how it works. These drawings need to be super accurate!
Others are technical or mechanical illustrators. They make drawings of machines, robots, or tools so people know how to build or fix them.
Scientific illustrators draw animals, plants, or even tiny cells. Their work helps scientists show their discoveries to the world.
In fashion, illustrators draw outfits and new designs so people can imagine what they’ll look like before they’re made.
Some illustrators work on children’s books or magazines. They create fun and colorful pictures that make stories more exciting and relatable.
Even though all these jobs are different, illustrators usually start by learning how to draw really well. Many go to art school or take special classes to improve their skills. In some edge cases they have special training in specific fields like biology, biomechanical engineering, product design etc.
One of the most exciting places for illustrators to work is entertainment : like movies, games, and animation. Here, artists help design new characters, create fantasy worlds, and make the visuals we all love to market the products we all enjoy!
Want to know more about what it’s like to work as an illustrator in games and movies? We’ve made a special video that shows what they do every day and how they build amazing careers.
Check it out here: https://youtu.be/iynX8rcsVrU
You can also check the PDF here : https://visign.com/downloads/visign-webinar-illustration-realities-of-the-job (you just need an account to download the free pdf, but remember the account will be forever and we will keep showing up to make cool content that is free to access)
And if you want to support us, please share this - is the minimum that can be done, and if you want to support us even more, get a course from the library you find here: https://visign.com/courses
Thank you and have a great rest of the week!
Hue
Since I had a lot of conversations with people about how to build an art career as a concept artist or illustrator, I realized there's quite a difference between getting a job — short term — and building a career — long term. I discussed this with my team, and we created a full roadmap outlining what such a career might look like. We wanted to highlight what a career truly means and how that perspective can help each person forge their own path of growth and development as an artist.
In essence, it’s a guide to help clarify your career path in the entertainment sector. Not only that, but it also offers insight into how certain parts of the industry function.
I’d love to hear your thoughts and feedback. If this proves helpful, we’ll continue developing a similar guide for people working in the 3D sector, because we want to help as many people as possible in that area too.
You can find the PDF guide here: https://visign.com/downloads/your-roadmap-to-a-solid-art-career (It just requires an email sign-up, and you’ll get access to other free downloadable materials as well.)
If you prefer video content, here’s the YouTube link to the full webinar we held: https://youtu.be/nhyUzxmn8Mw
Thank you, and please share your thoughts in the comments section. Also, if there are any topics you’re interested in, feel free to discuss them with us on Discord here: https://discord.gg/Nt9BW7h4ZY
Have a great week!
Hue
Hello lovely artists, in this video Mathias talks a bout faces. It might help some people that are not comfortable with the topic, as it helped me.
You can check the video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lJNTSJAmWw0&ab_channel=Visign
You can join our discord here: https://discord.com/invite/Nt9BW7h4ZY
Enjoy and have wonderful holidays!
Hey all, we just posted another video on youtube this time on the topic of horror- since is October, Halloween and we are doing a short brakedown, we also have a free PDF to help you all out. Beside everything mentioned - remember this is Part 1 and Part 2 will come soon enough.
Video Link here with Webinar on Horro: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m72du61Ak7c&ab_channel=Visign
Download Link here on the Horror Topic PDF : https://visign.com/downloads/visign-webinar-the-art-of-horror
Other Goodies and PDF's you find on the website!
I hope you enjoy and so some Horror Stuff!
Thank you!
Hue
The shadows of the past we struggled so much to understand, were in fact a blessing in disguisse.Why you might ask, well since I had started to have a more clear and concise understanding of design, the shadows slowly went away. With that out of the way I managed to think how I can make the knowledge I have about design available to as many people as possible.
It has been 1 year since we launched Visign, and I am glad to announce that we are celebrating by releasing another 12 courses. Together with Mat and Axel we crafted these courses with passion, expertise and a lot of research. I do have an honest hope, that each and every course will help some of you in a way that will change if not your entire life, at least a part of it.
If convention is the norm, maybe we have to try something unconventional, or maybe easier said the path to success for an artist is slightly unorthodox.
You can find link here with the new website: https://visign.com/
You can find the courses here: https://visign.com/courses
Thank you everyone for your support and hope you join us to become better than ever!
Hue
Hello everyone, here is a video on composition and you have quite some great takeaways - these are simple ways to tackle composition and it gives you a strong foundation for it.
Youtube link here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pg3eWy6KFOw
Free PDF here: https://visign.com/downloads/visign-webinar-foundations-of-composition
Hope you enjoy!
Hue
Hello everyone!
Hope your day is going great. I just want to bring your attention to a new video released by Visign.
In this video, we have a highlight on Analytical Drawing, where Axel does an awesome job explaining how it works!
You can check out Axel's work here: https://www.artstation.com/tithendar
You can follow Visign on ArtStation here: https://www.artstation.com/visignacademy and join the Discord here: https://discord.gg/Nt9BW7h4ZY
You can find the Analytical Drawing Video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xTWUaqoOsWs&ab_channel=Visign
I hope it brings you value. Have a wonderful day!
Hue