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TODAY'S FEATURED POST

Concept Process

Allen Williams

This time I’d like to talk about my concept art process which is a hybrid process that seems more complicated than it is. I lay that out below but I would like to say that, for the most part, concept iterations/explorations aren't always about finding a better idea...but more about presenting options. If you concept for people it is very likely that what you consider the best idea doesn't land as well as one of…

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EVERYDAY ORIGINAL

Reaching You, The Chafer Beetle and The Porcelain Bead

YESTERDAY’S POST

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The Illustrator’s Guide to Photography

Muddy Colors

October 18, 2024 - If you've ever seen one of Howard Lyon's reference packs, you know he's a master of shooting reference photography. In this new video, Howard will show you how he achieves such incredible results, time and time again. Howards goes over his equipment, lighting methods, post-production tips, and even includes a brief Q&A with the model to get her feedback. Getting great reference is absolutely essential to creating realistic paintings, and this video will help you shoot like the pros. In addition to the video, you also get an exclusive photo pack full of great reference for you to use in your own work. You can get this fantastically informative video, along with the accompanying photo pack, right now in our video shop or by simply clicking here: https://muddycolors.gumroad.com/l/ijvwq

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