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Sometimes when I work on a more detailed graphic like the marine one I take breaks and work on something much simpler. This Mclaren is one of those simple ones. It's a mixed Xara vector/ raster painting. The reference I used for this was from an old, old magazine so it will remain as only a learning exercise. It was a fun little graphic to do though. Size is approx. 20"x15".
If this is an example of your 'simpler' graphics, I'd love to see what I could recover from your recycle bin! :eek:Quote:
Originally Posted by gray
As a learning exercise, you really set the bar high!
Very nice to see your diversity (still no Helicopter yet though ?;))
Truly amazing ... Even the rubber looks like it will feel like rubber.
Doesn't look so simple to me.
I'm totally impressed.
Larry
What can I say, Gray, but BEAUTIFUL! Not only is the vehicle and its details superbly done, but the figure of the man is also exceptional. The driver's shirt is most excellent. I also really appreciate the work you've done in detailing the weathered parts of the car and the driver's helmet. I'm green with envy, but it's a good envy. Something for me to aspire to.:)
hi gray,
... very nice.
post the reference too.
bb,
FLy
Gray,
Now you are really rubbing it in, man :D. So that is a simple drawing, is it ? Your standards and skills are too high. Superb.
Sammy
A great looking racer Gray!
Gray,
Once again, Stunning.
Do you use a graphic pad? If so I'd appreciate a comment on the ease of use of one with Xara, and if you have one, a recommendation.
Regards
HJ
fantastic.
what a beautiful drawing¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡
excellent work gray.
best regards mauricio:eek:
Thanks Steve, keith, Larry, Ron, FLy, Sammy, Bruce, Hugh, Mauricio for your more than kind comments.
Sorry, I didn't mean to sound flip by saying it was simple. I should have said there was little detail in this work other than the driver and windscreen. The rest of the drawing was straight forward.
Steve, I'll have to go out and shoot some reference pics for a helicopter. They have a lot of bits and pieces for detail.
Ron, thanks for noticing the shirt. The face and shirt were one of the main reasons I tried this one.
Hugh, I'm sorry I use a mouse. It does get out of control sometimes. Thank goodness there's an undo button. One of the reasons I like vectors is it makes up for a lot of the inability of the mouse (and me) .
Top of the season and thanks again everyone.
He looks like he's having a little trouble seeing out of his goggles there Gray...especially with what looks like masking tape on them!!:p
Thanks for sharing your "simpler" images...I'll just go & bang my head against the wall!:D;):p:D
Thanks BR. I could be wrong but I think the tape holds on extra lenses so you can peel them off as they get dirty. I've tried banging my head, all as I got from it was a headache.
Very Awesome Grahamn...
like the others have remarked, that is a real headbanger.:)
Just goes to show how far they've come...and...how the little details you put into your work adds to the "atmosphere" & authenticity. Very well done.
I recently went to the book launch for Jackie Stewarts autobiography. Very interesting, and quite scary how dangerous it was back then. Very basic safety equipment compared to today. It seems he is quite proud of his own efforts in making it a safer environment for the drivers.
Thanks BR. I think you're right on Jackie Stewart being instrumental in improving safety in the sport.