Forward Bias Draws Things and Stuff

[Forward Bias 47]

Okay, so I'm SUPER new here (I'm still not allowed to have a signature yet,) but I figured I'd introduce myself and show off a little bit of my most recent art to provide some basis of who I am.

 

The vast majority of my work these days is watercolors on ATC cards (2.5"x3.5") since I weave my painting into the tiny corners of free time I find in the typical day and those tools were really easy to keep around, though in the past I did a lot of digital painting and drawing, and I still do a little bit.

 

That said, art is a process of continual review and improvement. As such, I'm always excited to hear comments and feedback regarding your impressions of the work; what worked, what didn't, what stood out (good or bad.)

 

In any case, hopefully you'll see me around a bit, perusing your amazing art, and maybe learning/teaching a little as the opportunity arises over in the Visual Art forum.

 

 

 

Edited August 24, 2015 by Forward Bias

[Kiri 7,289]

I really like your use of outline, and that first one is so sweet!

 

 

Also, welcome to the Forums!

Edited August 20, 2015 by Quartz Aegis

[碇 シンジン 27,432]

Aww =)=)=)=)=)) really loving your style of this art my friend =)=) really cute and adorable ponies =)=)=) would love to see more of your art especially Rarity =)=)<3 Keep drawing my friend YAY =)!

[Forward Bias 47]

Thanks Quarts Ageis and ooBrony! I really appreciate it. My current inking focus is the painterly style and better line width modulation, so hearing that the outline is at least noticeable is a good indicator that I'm working in the right direction.

[blazah99 19]

I know a bit about art (some water color) but a friend of mine knows more so I asked them about how to get darker colors to make it gain more depth and I was directed to this, so I'm directing it here to you cuz it looks kinda flat to me. http://gayledowell.hubpages.com/hub/watercolorbackgrounds I know it says background but I think the same applies to the forground unless I missed somethin in the artical.

[Forward Bias 47]

I know a bit about art (some water color) but a friend of mine knows more so I asked them about how to get darker colors to make it gain more depth and I was directed to this, so I'm directing it here to you cuz it looks kinda flat to me. http://gayledowell.hubpages.com/hub/watercolorbackgrounds I know it says background but I think the same applies to the forground unless I missed somethin in the artical.

 

That's actually a very interesting article. The depth the author's creating is done by way of using increasing levels of detail and intermediate sketch cycles. I know already that I tend to be too impatient with my paintings and I'm not doing enough glazing layers to really hit the mark. Sometimes I get it right (heads up, anthro if you'd rather avoid that) but this artist makes a good argument for being a bit more lively with the colors, rather than using a single tone glaze repeatedly.

 

I'll have to sink a bit of time and practice into that and see if I can pull a bit of that in to the next one. Thanks for sharing the article!

[JonasDarkmane 19,787]

Those look awesome . You have done a really good job . 

[Forward Bias 47]

I'm trying to get caught up on some backlog. This work is from my con badge at BronyCon a few weeks back. Once I get home and get a chance, I'll scan some of the linework I've done since then and see if I can share it with you folks.

Edited September 2, 2015 by Forward Bias

[Forward Bias 47]

Not doing a great job of posting a lot of stuff, but can't fix that with anything but more posting

 

 

I'm playing more directly with inks and trying to find a way to smooth my lines a bit. I can definitely say that I need to use a smoother paper, but getting better about smooth strokes and drawing with my arm is also on the agenda.

[GuyNamedEarl 1,332]

These look great. When did you start doing this?

[Forward Bias 47]

These look great. When did you start doing this?

 

I'm not sure where your "this" line is. That said, I started doing inks and watercolors on ATC (3.5"x2.5") around October of last year. For inks and watercolors in general started about a year prior, and drawing in general is something I picked up my freshman year of college, about 13 years ago. In that time it's only been a hobby I play with when things are quiet, but it keeps me amused.

 

Regardless I'm glad you like it!

Edited September 2, 2015 by Forward Bias

[Forward Bias 47]

Been a while since I posted some stuff here. Probably should update folks!

 

[Tao 7,917]

I like the black and white !  Also Rare looks super cute with that smile!

[Forward Bias 47]

I like the black and white !  Also Rare looks super cute with that smile!

 

Thanks! I'm glad you like them.