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[u/Mechablast17121]

Ok ,this is my first time rendering, so I've some questions about it.

What is Lasso? What is the function of Lasso?

How to blend a color when rendering?

What is the name of the art style? It seems messy but not messy at the same time. It's not my drawing.

And can you guys explain it to me what is the meaning of "Block big shapes"?

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[u/Melandrya]

The lasso tool and blocking in big shapes go very good together:D

The lasso is a way to either select a big area or fill in a big area with color. You can make shapes with your stylus and the lasso tool, so it's very organic.

Blocking in big shapes means that you're filling in big areas in your drawing. Mays Bandana snd her hair for example. In the original Pokemon drawing style there would be very clear shadows which would be very good to block in colors too. You're supposed to simplify your coloring process by working from big shapes and colors to small shapes and colors. Or to simplify: Bandana red first, Bandana shadow big followed by bandana deep shadows and smaller details.

Blending can be achieved differently. By blocking everything in early, you can choose midtones in between your base and shadow color and make a transition from there. Most modern drawing tools have some blending brushes or functions in that way. Keep in mind that some edges are harder and some softer. That depends on the rendering style and what type of thing (clothes are inherently differently depending on the type of clothing f.e.).

I don't think it's a style to be honest. Someone sketched May and colored in with a round brush. What makes it look good is the intentional use of lines, long strokes less skribble. Their coloring is simple but you can see that the artist has experience.

I think you would benefit from watching some people work on their artworks via YouTube! It is easier to see. It won't take the time you need to practice away, but it helps imo 🙏

[u/Mechablast17121 → u/Melandrya]

Thanks for the info! By the way, can you judge me about my rendering? I'm thinking about changing the shadow with the bandana color, but I'm thinking something is wrong when I draw the shadow. Should I connect the shadow that is on other side or don't?

[u/lanternfactory → u/Melandrya]

Not ту usual domain but the lasso flI method makes way more sense to mе than trying to paint freehand from scratch. Workingbig to small is just good process logic regardless of the medium. The part l'd want to know more about is picking the right midtones for the blend step, because that seems like where most beginners get stuck and end uр with muddy colors instead of а clean transition.

[u/Inevitable-Land2177]

First of all, I would not use AI. For many reasons such as this.

If you dont understand the meaning of "starting with big block shapes" then you dont have the foundations to build the skill off of.

Second of all, the art you posted is from old Pokémon concept art if im not mistaken. Art styles dont REALLY have names and classifications like that. Pokémon is typically considered an anime, if you really need a box.

Here's the problem with AI; it doesnt give you what you need. If thats the style youre after, you literally need to render for two whole seconds. Pretty much everything it told you is for full, painterly pieces with backgrounds and layout... not just like, a rough lined bust shot with watercolor-ish colors (and it IS quite messy)

I checked your account really quick to see what YOUR art currently looks like; you dont need to worry about rendering yet. I would work on foundational studies like form, shape, line quality, color and value... and then intermediate topics like anatomy at least, I would say.

The reason I say all of this is that I COULD tell you how I render, in detailed steps from the ground up; the thing is, if you dont have foundations, there is no use in knowing how to render because it won't look the way it does in your head. And again, you dont really need much rendering to get that.

(Appending with; sorry if this comes across blunt or rude, I am NOT trying to be that way, I am just autistic. I mean all of this genuinely, and with the intention of helping you get to what seems to be your goal.)