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Rendering With Markers
Started this discussion. Last reply by Brad Nov 15, 2010. 7 Replies 0 Likes
Hello everone i am a freshman in Purdue's LA program and we just started to render some of our siteplans with markers/ colored pencils. i am useing chartpack markers and was wondering if anyone had…Continue
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Brad replied to Michael's discussion 'Rendering With Markers'"I prefer prismacolor markers.....they do not dissolve the toner off of copied paper. the chartpak markers were better for blue/blackline diazo copies.
go boilers"
Nick Mitchell replied to Michael's discussion 'Rendering With Markers'"I second buying the book(s) they helped me out a lot."
mark foster replied to Michael's discussion 'Rendering With Markers'"I use prismacolor art stix (same medium as a pencel, but in square sticks). They are incredibly fast and forgiving. You can really "wash" large areas in a hurry, and they blend well without getting muddy. They last forever too."
Brandon Lee Medeiros replied to Michael's discussion 'Rendering With Markers'"Since you are just starting out, I recommend sticking with one media at time to get a handle of how each media works. I prefer prisma color pencils only, but that is simply my preference. Yes, light colors first, washes I like to call them, and get…"
Jennifer de Graaf replied to Michael's discussion 'Rendering With Markers'"I recommend becoming familiar with Mike Lin's graphic workshop website and especially his book. Also look through the graphics group here on land8.
As far as advice goes, start with light colors and work your way into darks. Use colored pencil…"
Kimberly True replied to Michael's discussion 'Rendering With Markers'"Check out the Richard Scott Group on Land8 Lounge. His theory is to use just a handful of colors to unify the drawing, and use the colored pencils for the 'punch'. Often, people use every marker in the box and end up with a rather…"
Theodore Tegen replied to Michael's discussion 'Rendering With Markers'"When I get the chance to do hand-rendering, I've always liked the look of using markers on the back side of vellum. It gives the color a washed-out look, and helps to eliminate stroke marks. Many times I will then scan it into photoshop and…"
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Hello everone i am a freshman in Purdue's LA program and we just started to render some of our siteplans with markers/ colored pencils. i am useing chartpack markers and was wondering if anyone had any tips about rendering, either stratagies or just color templates that you would like to share. Thank you for your help. See More
henry cohen commented on Michael's blog post 'Looking for advice.'"Go to Mike Lin's web site, there are a few short videos about using markers."
Michael posted a blog postLooking for advice.
Hey everyone i am a freshman at Purdue University in the LA program and i was looking for any tips on rendering, mostly how to get some effects like a solid blend out of a marker or if you know any resources i could look at to help me out. if anyone has any advice, i would love to hear what you can share.
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Looking for advice.
Posted on November 5, 2010 at 9:17pm 1 Comment 0 Likes
Hey everyone i am a freshman at Purdue University in the LA program and i was looking for any tips on rendering, mostly how to get some effects like a solid blend out of a marker or if you know any resources i could look at to help me out. if anyone has any advice, i would love to hear what you can share.
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- At 2:48am on March 24, 2011,
Hugh Ryan said…
- Hi. I just want to let you know that I have organised an International Student Design Competition and all details can be seen at www.slant.eu
- At 1:42pm on November 14, 2010, Nick Mitchell said…
- If you ever need any advice or critiques just stop by in either the juniors or seniors studio, were always eager to help another LA out.
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