The art of Mila Updated 2013 - April 15

**MartinC** · July 26th, 2011, 04:33 PM

hi, looking at your progress.

On the figure drawing stuff try to use simple cylinders, cones, cubes to define the placement, proportions, pose.

like the last picture of a hand in post 7

**Mila** · September 19th, 2011, 05:46 PM

I haven't posted here in a while. Summer vacation kept me busy with other things than painting.

Now I'm back at school, working and it's time to be productive again. I'll start off by an older piece which I've finally picked up again recently and finished just tonight. Enjoy!

**gunsbins** · September 21st, 2011, 07:08 AM

You have some really promising stuff, keep it up dude !

**Mila** · September 22nd, 2011, 01:51 PM

gunsbins Thank you! I'll do my best.

Updated a little. Not sure where I want to take it from here.

**Mila** · September 26th, 2011, 02:56 PM

Study.

**Mila** · September 28th, 2011, 03:43 PM

EoW in progress.

**warburton** · September 28th, 2011, 04:09 PM

It always amazes me when you see people like yourself who come so far in such a short space of time. Keep up the good work

**Mila** · October 3rd, 2011, 04:03 PM

Completed my first E.O.W entry. 'Guerilla nest in the jungle'

**Vulgar`** · October 4th, 2011, 04:10 PM

Very nice Mila, this latest EOW seems serene but something sinister lurks there for purposes of warfare. I like the contrast of light and darker colors and the fact that the tents look quickly made in a realistic makeshift guerilla scenario. War in the jungle - always on the move. Good stuff and thanks a lot for the topic this week!

Keep doing you

**Mila** · October 5th, 2011, 03:42 PM

Hey Vulgar! Glad you took the time to comment on my entry in my own sketchbook. I really appreciate that. As for the topic suggestion; I'll pitch in some more next time!
logistic puppet Thanks a lot.

Today: Worked on the 'Dawn' piece again. Still somewhat clueless as to what to do with it. I was thinking about adding a small to somewhat large town in the center. As of now it's still to stretched out. I'd hate to fill it with spaceships and such.. Oppinions and critique would be much appreciated !

and finally a study: an hour or two'ish. I realised I need to stop fiddling around with details and shorten my work proces.

**AlexTooth** · October 5th, 2011, 03:47 PM

Nice work man, good enviro design, some real life studies will help your colouring a lot!

**Kvenh** · October 6th, 2011, 06:36 AM

Good stuff man! Seeing alot of progress during the last few pages

I wouldn't worry too much about shortening your work process as you said. Speed comes with practice. Try to do studies while just focusing on certain things, ie. values, details, color etc. without using so much time on the other things. I think it's generally better to choose a subject to study and stick to it during the whole painting.

As for details goes, I generally try to spend long time on just the big shapes and the largest areas in the painting before going to the details. I usually fail at this horribly though.

Keep up the good work!

**Mila** · October 9th, 2011, 12:05 AM

Phew, what a night. Spending my time with friends, listening music, having a laugh and a few bowls really triggered my inspiration and productivity

Got some new stuff ! First of all I'd like to thank ...

AlexTooth : I was planning to do some more photo ref studies, but you're right about the real life studies. It's time I do more of that instead of looking at photo's. Glad you commented on my sketchbook!

Kvenh Hey man good to see you here again. As for details go; I love doing them but I often also have to remind myself to stick to the big shapes first. Thanks for your comment :]

First, my EoW entry for this week. Hidden submarine base under iceberg.

Then two version of a painting I have been working on for some time no. Both ideas really spoke to me, so I found myself happily working on both at the same time. I remember seeing a technique being shown similar to this and I guess it really works well this way for me.

I'll finish these up tomorrow. Critiques are very much welcome.

Thanks.

**Mila** · October 9th, 2011, 11:14 AM

Update.

**lohes** · October 10th, 2011, 02:55 AM

Nice work! #122 has a really nice atmosphere - keep it up !

**Rhubix** · October 10th, 2011, 01:02 PM

Fun stuff lately- haven't had a hand at 3D in a while- maybe I'll have a go

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Your newest stuff is really showing your improvement, The polar bear is awesome.
Great work

**Mila** · October 13th, 2011, 08:50 PM

Rhubix You should totally try 3D. I find it hard every time, trying to remember how it worked again. I think I'll just stick to drawing and painting.

Thanks for the kind words!

lohes Thank you.

Edit: recent updates below.

**Mila** · October 17th, 2011, 07:18 PM

Okay, finished EoW today. I'm sort off happy where it turned out.
Then I also decided it was time to seriously sit down and finish 'The Return'.

Sorry for the frequent updates on the same pic! Time to move on I'd say.

EoW 174 - Hidden Submarine Base under Iceberg

**SGoodson** · October 18th, 2011, 08:57 AM

Nice enviroment, the waterfall was a good addition i see you're using the same base again and again, is there a reason for this?
I like your EOW, it really has a sense of deep under water and the coloring and lighting makes sense. The wreck framing the scence is a good touch.

**krypt** · October 19th, 2011, 10:39 AM

The house is crazy!!!! Love it! Good studies on forms and perspectives keep it going! In my experience I think drawing humans as blocks and shapes is the best study!

**AlexTooth** · October 20th, 2011, 03:29 PM

Nice enviro work, Mila - you're improving a lot

Keep studying other artists and pushing yourself, you'll be really amazing in no time at all!

**Mila** · October 21st, 2011, 06:45 AM

SGoodson - Thank you. The reason I used the same base image was to try different ideas and moods.

krypt You mean the house at the very first page? Thanks! It's so old... haha. But looking back, I realise I should start doing more pencil work again. I think I shall completely start over with Ctrl-Paint Unplugged.

AlexTooth Thanks for commenting on my sketchbook again. :] I appreciate it.

This image below is for a school assignment. We are to paint from an exsisting picture and fill in whatever we want. I guess this is my first matte painting with real photo ref.. so far I'm liking it.

**SGoodson** · October 26th, 2011, 06:57 PM

Now that looks like a fun assignment! looking good so far, I like that you've manipulated the scale but if you want to sell it I'd suggest a couple of figures on fishing boats etc,render cliff face on the right as a more solid structure with surface texture rather than a pile of rocks. the leaves in the bg are gonna be an issue scalistically{is that even a word?}

**SGoodson** · November 2nd, 2011, 07:11 PM

Hey Michiel i hope the paintings coming along nicely, post a wip so we can see.

**Mila** · November 3rd, 2011, 11:25 AM

Sgoodson Going slow but fine! Thanks for asking! ( Busy busy busy )

Here's a quick post with the matte-painting assignment that I finished. Will most more later!