Jacob Anderson's Sketchbook

[jacobanderson]

I figure I should start by introducing myself. I'm a soon to be graduate from the University of Connecticut looking to get into freelance concept design, and maybe, one day, work for Wizards of the Coast.

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[RyanRyan]

Good start. Let's see some more.

[jacobanderson]

This is something I'm working on now:

[jacobanderson]

I did this from on screen reference, I wanted to explore the effects of atmospheric perspective.

[jacobanderson]

A sketch I've been working on for the last hour or so.

[jacobanderson]

[tronrobot]

awesome work dude!

[jacobanderson]

From my "real" sketchbook:

[masterpug]

You have a good start here. I see some good use of line and some nice attention to darks. I would say when you do those digitals, try and stay away from black when doing the grey scale image. Might push the values and get them just so before coloring over it. One thing that really helped me was watching some of David Chan's videos or just search "digital painting" on youtube. There are some really helpful things on there.

That last B&W is really great though. Looks like it might be taken from something, but that has some real presence and it is just a head! Hang in there and keep at it. ^_^

[jacobanderson]

Hey, thanks for the reply i appreciate the advice...which b&w do you mean? the model?

[jacobanderson]

After Rembrandt Van Rijn

[jacobanderson]

Hi guys!
Did these tonight from photo reference.



Original Photo



Original Photo

[jacobanderson]

A quick still life.

[jacobanderson]

Quick Fruit Still Life, about 45 minutes.

[jacobanderson]

I've been playing with the idea of an urban, modern, Link.
I've decided to hash it out a bit.

[SSquir33]

me likey, spesh that reclining lady, looks like ur comfortable with value!

[jacobanderson]

SSquir33, Thanks. Glad you like it. Now check this out: Some WIPs and the final image.

[Lhune]

I suppose it goes without saying that those boobs are impossible and unnaturally unaffected by the tight straps and you might want to look up a couple of references for legs. I like the boldness of your lighting though, especially on the boots.

[jacobanderson]

@Lhune
\Thanks. Yeah...I had a feeling the legs were off a little bit, but I went with it anyway.

Latex was fun to detail.

BTW:
Two more value studies below:

[MightCrawler]

Some really good stuff here
Just keep on working and you will improve a lot=)

[jacobanderson]

@ Mightcrawler,

Thanks! I draw every day.

[jacobanderson]

One more before bed.

Happy Easter, everyone.
Find those eggs!

[jacobanderson]

Hopefully I can produce this at some point in the future.
*edit* I realized nothing got attached.
Image attachment is below.

[jacobanderson]

My hand is throbbing:

[JakeSparrow]

Studies are looking good, keep it up!

[jacobanderson]

Here it is:









BTW:
Any critique on anything would be much appreciated. I usually look at the sketchbooks of those who critique me and try to help them out as well, if I can.

[JakeSparrow]

Last image is cool I wonder tho if the green of the mountain would kind of seep through the fog a bit, maybe like a gradient or something? Idk not too much reference on these kinds of things. I like the painting and the concept in particular

[jacobanderson]

[Eric Young]

good start, you're on the right track just keep up with the studies.

[jacobanderson]

Man, posting is time consuming...

Here they are.