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ACE asked if I would post a Xara work file of an aircraft so he could pull it apart. The file was done almost 8 years ago. The drawing is referenced from a photo, something I never do now, and was one of the first planes I did in Xara. I use many more layers now in my drawings, but it will give ACE or anyone else interested in drawing planes an idea of the way I do my drawings.
A very generous gift, gray.
A big thumbs up from me. :-bd
A truly wonderful piece of work Graham. The lighting and shade is perfect, right now if I was a colour it would be green.
Merry Christmas
Thank you for sharing that file.
Could you tell us how you set up your projects nowadays?Quote:
Originally Posted by gray
Thanks for sharing Graham. Incredibly deft touch.
Thank you very much! I can't wait to take a look! Do you do your backgrounds as raster? Do you use a different program for background?Quote:
Originally Posted by gray
Merry Christmas!
Oops... Never mind - You answered that question on another post. Thanks again!Quote:
Originally Posted by ACE
Thanks, all.
You're welcome, ACE. I hope it helps in some small way.
Boy, I create a simple 3D wireframe like the one below to give me the basic perspective I want.
Do you base your 3D wireframe and/or the final drawing details on a photograph?
Boy, it depends on the subject. I use 3- views and photo's for aircraft detail like panel lines and stencilling placement, but for some subjects there's very little if no photo detail. In those cases I have to draw it in where I think it should be. Sometimes I'll go over to the airport and take photo's of the runway and buildings for reference. I also take pics out the window when I'm on flights for future reference.
Thanks so much for the explanation on how you work, Gray. It gives me an idea of how you create your art. I find your work very impressive.