Archives: January 2007

Finished Wizard Painting

Posted on January 11, 2007 by Dani

Mean Wizard painting

Here is the finished version of a sketch I posted earlier.

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One Grumpy Dude

Posted on January 10, 2007 by Dani

This is a small little character painting I just finished.

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Mean Wizard Sketch

Posted on January 8, 2007 by Dani

I drew this for fun the other day. I like how evil he looks. I’ll post the finished painting when it’s done.

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Creating Line Drawings in Adobe Illustrator

Posted on January 8, 2007 by Dani
One Grumpy Dude

This is one grumpy dude. He was created in Adobe Illustrator with the brush tool. I don’t use the program a lot, but when it comes to “inking” my drawings, I find it very useful. Here’s an in-depth look into the making of this cute little grandpa guy including:

  • How to place a sketch into a new document
  • Some digital drawing tips
  • How to fix little mistakes after you’ve drawn your stroke
  • Ways to finish and color your drawing

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Dani’s Videos #6: Mustache Man

Posted on January 5, 2007 by Dani

A quick little portrait sketch I made.

See more info about this video on the DaniDraws.com website.

Video: Mustache Man (Quicktime, 5:04, 824 KB)

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How to Work Faster and Stay Organized on Your Mac (or PC)

Posted on January 5, 2007 by Dani

Is your desktop scattered with Photoshop files, scanned sketches, and email messages?

Have you ever searched your computer for several minutes trying to find a certain drawing you did last week?

Do you want an easy way to keep your work readily accessible for you to use on your mailers, fliers, and postcards?

Every illustrator should keep his work area tidy. This applies to the digital desktop also. In the following article, I’ll outline some of the methods I use to keep my files organized on my own computer. I’m not saying that my way is the best or only way, but hopefully I will get you thinking about your own system. It can be a great way to get you working more efficiently so you have more time to meet those deadlines.

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