Gun Drawing

Tonights drawing is my first attempt at drawing a firearm. I did a knife last month so i wanted to do something a little different.

Enjoy,

Paul

Beautiful work!

Brilliant drawing, Paul.

But, it's inaccurate.
You've drawn a left-handed one.

Lethal.

Wow very well done Paul. I like the silky background!

Thank you everyone for your comments, they are greatly appreciated.

Rik. That is because I am left handed.

Thank you Frances. I think the background makes the picture too.

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Originally Posted by Psaumure

Thank you Frances. I think the background makes the picture too.

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Yes it does, very well done, it's an excellent composition.

Thank you Frank.

While I love the gun and think it is great, that background is something I have tried on several occasions and can never get to come out correctly. Anyone know how to draw or share the technque for drawing a background like that.

I know what you mean, without the right background, your artwork just looks unfinished. I too struggle with creating backgrounds for my artwork. I find the fractal tool vary useful. The one i did for the gun is gradients and fractals with some transparencies. i have attached a file that you can play with. You may want to go through some of Frances tuts, she is one of best at demonstrating textures and clouds for backgrounds and her tuts are user friendly. Hope this helps.

Paul

Thanks for sharing. I am currently going through "The Official Guide" because I need to learn how to use the tool better.

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Originally Posted by Psaumure

You may want to go through some of Frances tuts, she is one of best at demonstrating textures and clouds for backgrounds and her tuts are user friendly. Hope this helps.

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Good info but do you have a link to her tuts? I clicked on her YouTube link in her "signature" but did not see the ones you mentioned. I think this is a critical step in creating good looking images. I am sure having fun learning this tool.

Oh yeah, once again. Your gun is really good looking and I appreciate you sharing it with us.

The Fabulous Fractals tutorial I did for the Xara Xone is probably what Paul is thinking of. I am also going to be working on a new video series see here that might be of interest.

That appears to be a Beretta, if I'm right they can be converted to left handed by removing the clip release and reversing it to the right side, Nice weapon.

very cool.. but it's a little violent :P.. just kidding

Very nice finish on the gun metal.

My next project is going to be a side view of the M240. light squad automatic.

Could you give me any pointers Paul on achieving a similar finish.

Your gradients and highlights are superb.

The project that you are talking about is quite an undertaking, it's quite a weapon. I look forward to seeing the completed project.

Thank you TKI, you are the 1st one that mentioned about the gun itself. I am attaching a working file with some of the parts of the gun I drew. In addition, I created a gradient box for you to see the gradient range that I am using. The only other thing I would recommend is to use shapes for your shading instead of the shadow tool. Keep a close eye on the lighting and try not to use flat colors. I always use a linear, circular or oval gradients on all my shapes.

Hope this helps,

Paul

Thanks for that Paul.

You are as always a benefit to those in this forum.

Tim