New year, new pin!🎨🖌️
Hi there! I'm Squid, an artist currently working full time on commissions, specialising in gothic fantasy and anthropomorphism. Look out for commission slots! Im also a full time lawyer lol ⚖️
All the "people charge way too much for art nowadays" are the worst clients to work with
Always unhappy with what you do, trying to get as much work from you as possible, always picking the cheapest option. Set your prices high, get a fair wage, and avoid these people lol
I 100% recommend using reference photos, but when you do, try and add a bit of your own style
The problem I often see is that You can clearly see which parts of an image are referenced and which are not, because the reference parts look stiff and lifeless.
AI art chuds are so desperate to be seen as skilled artists/creatives, it's embarrassing. They are not content with creating shallow, pretty pictures, they have to be part of the artist community. It's clear that they are driven by envy and insecurity.
Before/after. See what I mean? There's just no comparison. Which would you rather hang in your entryway? How did the AI 'know' exactly what the starting pic needed to complete it? Amazing.
Was doing quick gesture studies from classical sculpture to get myself out of art block, and turned one into a little thing for
@TFiddlerArt
, an artist i would sell my soul to draw/paint like.
I think a new pin is in order! Hi there! I'm Squid, an artist currently working full time on commissions, specialising in gothic fantasy and anthropomorphism. Look out for commission slots!
Gallant - Commission for @//valbrightscale. Another piece I really enjoyed doing, and another result im exceptionally proud of!
If you’d like a piece like this, I’m taking commissions at the moment to support myself, and something like this would be £200.
WIP
Rendering over someone else's work is always a fun and slightly strange experience. I'm lucky enough to be working over
@Krysiilys
lineart, the shapes are to die for! I feel the styles gel well
@DrawRena
Omg yes, those make me really uncomfortable. Sometimes get people vaguely offering gift art then saying "oh you have permission to draw my characters if you want", and I'm like, I never indicated I wanted to do that. Underhanded way of getting an art trade.
Book cover illustration for @//tylerthegshep (featuring @//fletcherthebirb). Was incredibly enjoyable to work on, and I cant wait to read the book itself, which will soon enjoy a limited print release.
Because i paint almost exclusively nowadays, my lineart rarely gets a chance to shine on its own, so thought id post some now! Its intended for painting over, so its not super consistent or anything, but im pleased w how it looks!
WIP (pls dont RT etc)
Has anyone got any ideas how i can jazz up this colour palette a bit? no big changes, just maybe some poppy highlights to add a bit of diversity
A furry artist i followed just came out as a conservative, transphobic christian, and watching her get mass unfollowed was kinda satisfying - what did she think would happen lol
At this point, i should probably show some art! SO yeah, hi, im Squid, and i draw fantasy stuff, some furry, some monsters, tbh any cool design that catches my eye!
@Trix_Bix
theres a level of acceptable control, but there comes a point when a client micromanages and forces the artist to deviate from their style. payment entitles someone to art, not to treat the artist with disregard.
if a client wants to nitpick, ill make them pay a premium
Next attack on
@k1mbles
of their lad Quill
Really proud of this one, so all shares, comments etc are very much welcome
Also, would people like character commissions in this style? Would love to gauge interest.
I think this was the year when I surprised myself by getting good at expressions, and I think these pieces show that
Masterpieces? Probably not. But I'm very proud of them.
Commission for
@taggzzz
Was very pleased with the shading on this one, applied everything i learned during artfight about coloured shading. Thanks again to you know who (even though she refuses to accept credit) for encouraging me to try it.
Id like to do more of these "advice" posts , not sure on patreon or not - it feels like a behind the scenes, patreon exclusive thing, but on the other hand i dont think many that follow me there are artists, so might not be the best place to put them?
I 100% recommend using reference photos, but when you do, try and add a bit of your own style
The problem I often see is that You can clearly see which parts of an image are referenced and which are not, because the reference parts look stiff and lifeless.
Taking 2 headshot commissions, or 1 Fullbody, after i finish my current batch of commissions, just in order to flesh out my portfolio - characters must be female. DM if interested, examples below!
Been working on redefining and redesigning some OCs, SO here is Al, prince regent of the South, painted in the style of JC Leyendecker (can you see it?)
Really proud of this one, so likes, shares and comments all appreciated! More info on this guy:
Time to update my pinned! Hi there! I'm Squid, an artist currently working full time on commissions, specialising in gothic fantasy and anthropomorphism. Ask about trades/commissions! I love dragons!
That Hbomb video draws attention to a really interesting point - the amount of really vile misogyny and ableism in "progressive" spaces that is accepted because someone sticks the words "straight" or "white" in front of their hatred.
@0600Hours
"7 Years" by Lukas Graham is atrocious, absolutely soulless and narcissistic, repetitive and plodding, the antithesis of art
god i hate that song so much