Sharon asks…
I always wanted to write a children's book. I can always write the story, but I can never draw what I want to. I do not want to hire an author. I would really enjoy making illustrations on the computer if it is possible. The illustration effect I want to achieve, is on this website:
http://www.bow-wowbooks.com/
I love the clean lines and the looks of the illustrations. Are these pictures really drawn by hand or computerized? Is there a program I can use to achieve this? Or do I have to do it on my own?
Thank you! I really appreciate it!
Virtually every artist starts with old fashioned pencil & paper and then scans their work into a computer for coloring and retouching.
Typically, an artist will create a rough draft, then a finished drawing, then create a full-color version with paint&ink or a black & white picture where the pencil outline is redone in ink (the difference between a pencil sketch and an inked version is very striking).
In your case, it would be a good idea to draw some pencil sketches and then scan them to your computer. You can them color them very quickly and easily using whatever paint/photo editing program you like.
Start with "Paint" in Windows to get used to the process, then download a copy of Photofiltre for more advanced options.
For yet more sophisticated effects you could try GIMP, but it's difficult to learn.
You might also want to invest in a Graphics Tablet which allows you to draw directly onto the computer screen and an associated drawing program.
David asks…
Currently I'm looking for potential clients to illustrate for, absolutely free. I'm putting together a portfolio so I don't need to get paid - yet. I am not sure how to get my word out there through internet. Does anyone know any good sites where I can post my offer and be guaranteed legit requests from people?
Try deviantart.com. But you should start a gallery with some sample works to generate interest and show the types of art you do. Networking there is pretty good, too.
Chris asks…
I don't need an exact number. I've found that an older version has something around 36. That seems like a meager number for a book costing $50+. Are there versions done by artists other than Alan Lee?
Alan Lee is certainly well known for his illustrations for the Lord of the Rings, but I imagine other artists have done illustrationa - at least, cover paintings for the various printed versions of Tolkien's works...
There have been calendars and other publications beyond the books featuring artwork inspired by the Lordof the Rings. Here is a website featuring some LOTR artwork by John Howe, Ted Nasmith and Greg & Tim Hildebrandt...
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Jenny asks…
I need some illustrations for a magazine. It is a university magazine and our circulation is about 70,000. I need one cover illustration and three inside, all 8.5x11.
I don't even know where to begin.
Depends on, both, the magazine and the artist.
Some magazine publishers set their own standard rates for illustration, often depending on the size of the image (the origianal, not the magazine page size). Publications with smaller circulations will, of course only be able to pay a lot less than one with a larger circulation.
On the other hand, artists can charge what they want for their work. A more well known illustrator can ask a LOT more than another, who is not so well known. The quality of the artwork is NOT a significant factor.
So, it should be clear that some artists can price themselves beyond what some magazines can pay.
To help you figure out where you might stand in this hierarchy, I suggest you find a copy of a book titled "Artists Market." It is published annually and can be found in bookstores and public libraries. It offers a pretty substantial list of publishers and agencies that are know for buying from freelance artists. Find a listing that compares to your magazine, and, if the listing does not show their rate, then it WILL give you contact information so you can ask their art director, directly, how much they offer.
Mark asks…
I'm writing a research paper on the evolution of mammals for one of my classes. I've made illustrations to go with it. I obviously need to cite my sources, but how do I cite myself? If I don't make mention of the illustrations, my professor will probably assume somebody else made them and I simply didn't cite them, but I don't know the proper way to claim them as my own.
I'm using MLA citation; any help would be wonderful.
Just cite them in the same way that you would credit them, if they were done by some other illustrator.
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Maria asks…
Cover, pinup, sketch, drawing, artwork whatever. Give me a lot
I've always been a fan of Frank Miller's art in The Dark Knight Returns. Frank Quitley's art on the new Batman and Robin series is phenomenal as well. However, I would have to say the most intense Batman art has got to be Dave McKean's art in Grant Morrison's Arkham Asylum. It's just super twisted and a perfect match for the story.
Laura asks…
if they were pinup style, that would be even better.
You might have luck at billiardartwork.com. Quite a selection.
Mandy asks…
I have an hourglass body, shoulders are proportionate to my hips, and my waist curves inwards. I am not skinny. I have 'girly meat' - yet my actual frame is very small/tiny. I'm average height. For many years, I hated my body because it wasn't fashionable like the straight up and down bodies of the catwalk models. I possibly suffered from a warped body image and I thought that my body shape was grotesque. However, I have overcome such issues, and now I love my hourglass frame because it makes me feel feminine and girly and sexy.
Anyway, my question stems from my theory that slim fitting jeans and a nice (not baggy) top are better choices for an hourglass body ... as opposed to say, wafty dresses that you might see on nicole richie. I think this because, in the pictures of 'pinup girl' artworks, the characters always wear jeans and slim fit clothing that accentuates the body shape ... and that sort of accentuation cannot be achieved in wafty 'fashionable'/trendy items.
Who agrees?
First, I am glad you have gotten over the body image indoctrination that corporations place on women. The most beautiful woman (and men, too) are those who strive to be healthy and who strive to be intelligent and have good character.
Secondly, your observation that clothes are used to accentuate the artists or photogaphers pin-ups is spot on.
With the right clothes an "hourglass" or a "beanpole" can be a pin-up... But I will let the artists decide what clothes work...
William asks…
Does anyone have any nice backgrounds or artwork that work for a myspace page? Right now I have a portrait of a pinup by Alberto Vargas. I like A LOT of different types of things so anything will be helpful.
Thanks!
Check out Gratis Android Wallpaper or u can select a not copyrighted image and go to edit profile/models and set that as your background
Mary asks…
I think I have a pretty cool idea for a comic strip, but before I get all worked up about it, I just want to see if the money is even worth it.
Thanks for all your help!!!
They usually get national Syndicators who sell it to many newspapers and split fees.
So imagine it's $10 per newspaper and you split a percetage with the syndicator.
Carol asks…
Hourly rate? or per piece? or by contract?
It can vary greatly. Some are payed by the amount they make (per piece) and for others. it is a contract for what they can finish. This is why when at any comic or anime con you see artists working when not talking to fans. Their time is money to them, and if they can make a few extra bucks by a con appearance that just benefits them some what. => Yet they still may have a dead line to finish stuff by.
General annual salary for the working artist can range from $20,000 to $50,000, and more, if you can get into specialty prints and other commercialization of your art...
Robert asks…
they create a character/design a costume/etc. I'm just curious i wanna go to art school but i don't know....
Depends on the comic book popularity and what the artist can negotiate.
Usually not much for beginning illustrators.
Top level artists such as Jim Lee, Todd McFarlane, Marc Silvestri, Alex Ross et al can negotiate for a lot more.
As far as character ownership - that is a big struggle more often won by the publisher. You have to be a big artist, or go independent, to usually keep rights to any character you create.
Still, if you have talent as an artist - comics maybe the place to get that art job...
exactly HOW do comic book artists get payed? by the page or something? lol
Usually you are assigned a number of pages - to draw, ink, letter or color or a combination of all of these. You may be assigned to draw several issues of a comic - and if the readers love you - you salary can go up... (and you get more work).
I'm actually doing a homework assignment about a career I'm interested in, and we have to fill out benefits, work requirements, promotion opportunities, salary range, experience requirements, and "other considerations." It's pretty tough trying to find all of this online. Can anybody shed any light on the matter? It'd be greatly appreciated!
You can go to college for comic artists.
FIT (Fashion Institute of Technology) in New York City has a good comic program I believe.
Betty asks…
I am looking for big white panels on which I can pin images, and I'd like the surface to be as smooth as possible. I think artists sometimes pin their drawings or photographs up on their walls, they must have some sort of soft board surface, anyone can help with possible ideas? I am not sure what the name could be for this, if I google pinboard I can only find office bulletin board websites, and they are either made of felt, magnetic boards or cork, which is not what I am looking for.
Foamboard is probably what you are looking for - found at art supply stores or arts & crafts stores.
I really would like to make my hubby a pin-up girl type calender - please help with where I can go or a photographer that does this, good makeup artist etc...
Contact a company called 'Glamour Shots'; they will look after all of the details for you and the results will be amazing.
Or you can check for local photography studios that do pin-up and/or boudoir photo shoots.
I'm an escape artist and I frequently deal with the annoyance of my picks breaking. I used metal bobby pins to pick handcuffs. If I heat up the bobby pin before using it would it break more easily or not?
In the production of padlocks and handcuffs the metal is heated to make it tougher and stronger so would it do the same to a bobby pin?
Yes, different metals are sometimes heated during production for various reasons, most commonly to harden the material. This is done by heating the metal to a high temperature (above the transformation range) and holding it. The metal is then cooled rapidly which changes the grain structure and makes the metal very hard and brittle. After this, the metal is tempered to increase its ductility (so it won't fracture as easily).
This is a process done during production, thus many factors are monitored and checked along the way.
Simply heating a metal (such as a bobby pin) will increase the hardness making it stronger, but also make it more brittle. For the application you sited, this will actually hurt you in that the bobby pin will be more likely to break. You may need to get custom made picks...
Charles asks…
I have a picture of a pin-up girl and I would like to replace her face with my wife's. I am looking for someone that can sketch very well to help me out here. I am going to have the picture made into a tattoo. Thanks for the help!
Check your local college art department - I am sure there is a student or perhaps an instructor that can help. Of course, your tattoo artist might be good enough for the task...
Hi, I'm an artist and looking for a classy, 1950's pinup picture to use as reference. Does anyone have a good site or picture? Links please! Keep it classy please, and the 1950's style should show. I'd appreciate any help I could get!
Edward D'Ancona Gallery
http://www.thepinupfiles.com/dancona.html
Peter Driben Gallery
http://www.thepinupfiles.com/driben.html
Al Buell Gallery
http://www.thepinupfiles.com/buell.html
Enoch Bolles Gallery
http://www.thepinupfiles.com/bolles.html
Vaughan Alden Bass Gallery
http://www.thepinupfiles.com/bass.html
Joyce Ballantyne Gallery
http://www.thepinupfiles.com/ballantyne.html
Rolf Armstrong Gallery
http://www.thepinupfiles.com/armstrong.html
Keep searching at that site. as your taste may not be reflected by these artists...
