Deadbyxmas

Hi all, again I'll share a couple of things (very randomly as usual, but I try to give some sense to these posts!) - this time some (rainy) environment studies, where I have been working in a slightly different way - basically without sketch, just starting with blocked in shapes in Photo, and using much less Designer if not for some really basic stuff (if I need precise  shapes and if they are simple I usually manage within Photo with the vector tools - when they become more complex I switch to Designer) - and anyway the vector shapes are immediately turned into selections with the "Selection from Layer and Delete" as if it was an advanced lasso tool.  
Once I block in the shapes colours (keeping the window really tiny) I then "zoom in" with the details. Ah, I have been using this very simple custom brush with slight hue and saturation variations on pressure, to throw in some random colours on the canvas. 
Not sure if that's clear, but here you go! And if you have any questions let me know
 

So, going back to the various visual development studies - a study I did based on Japanese director Sion Sono's work (in particular Tokyo Vampire Hotel) had a big role in learning and adding new tricks in my sleeve. 
I will share a couple to start with, thank you for watching and feel free to let me know what you think or ask any questions!
best
 

Hi All, 
before I catch up with bunch of other stuff I've done, I wanted to share something I promised yonks ago (nope, it has nothing to do with Xmas) - I recorded a process video, and added notes to explain step by step my work method. 
Bear in mind my workflow changes and adjusts a bit, so every piece differs a bit in that respect,  but it gives a general idea. Moreover the picture is quite simple, so it was a good excuse to get it done. I hope someone finds it useful. Ah, I have recorded another, just need to export, stitch together etc etc, as I'm a bit busy with work it might take a while, so in the meantime here you go. 
 

Hi all, 
me again with a really overdue update, sorry about that, I have been doing so much stuff that I forgot to share here as well. 
So probably I'm forgetting stuff, but I will try to remember some of the things I've done. Starting off with some simple images, I did a series of lifestyle illustration, here are the first six. Main shapes done in Designer, then painted in Photo. All these images, along with the ones posted earlier and the ones I will post in the near future (hopefully) are part of studies on trying to find a good workflow and work method - which I have developed over the last 6 months to a year. 
For this purpose I have been recording some video process to share, some might find it interesting because it's all Affinity based. At the moment I'm putting together the first, when it's ready and online I will give you a shout here
best
r.
 
 

Hi all, again I'll share a couple of things (very randomly as usual, but I try to give some sense to these posts!) - this time some (rainy) environment studies, where I have been working in a slightly different way - basically without sketch, just starting with blocked in shapes in Photo, and using much less Designer if not for some really basic stuff (if I need precise  shapes and if they are simple I usually manage within Photo with the vector tools - when they become more complex I switch to Designer) - and anyway the vector shapes are immediately turned into selections with the "Selection from Layer and Delete" as if it was an advanced lasso tool.  
Once I block in the shapes colours (keeping the window really tiny) I then "zoom in" with the details. Ah, I have been using this very simple custom brush with slight hue and saturation variations on pressure, to throw in some random colours on the canvas. 
Not sure if that's clear, but here you go! And if you have any questions let me know
 

Hi all, again I'll share a couple of things (very randomly as usual, but I try to give some sense to these posts!) - this time some (rainy) environment studies, where I have been working in a slightly different way - basically without sketch, just starting with blocked in shapes in Photo, and using much less Designer if not for some really basic stuff (if I need precise  shapes and if they are simple I usually manage within Photo with the vector tools - when they become more complex I switch to Designer) - and anyway the vector shapes are immediately turned into selections with the "Selection from Layer and Delete" as if it was an advanced lasso tool.  
Once I block in the shapes colours (keeping the window really tiny) I then "zoom in" with the details. Ah, I have been using this very simple custom brush with slight hue and saturation variations on pressure, to throw in some random colours on the canvas. 
Not sure if that's clear, but here you go! And if you have any questions let me know
 

So as said, I recorded another process video where I use heavily both Designer and Photo - I'd say it is an accurate representation of how I switch from one to the other.
This is a bit longer and labourious, and recently I've been going for quicker ways to do things, but in principle there are still quite a few things that I have worked in my workflow. 
For this one I haven't added detailed comments or explanations, but if you have any questions or doubts please feel free to ask either here or in the comments section on You Tube and I'll do my best to help out. 
thanks for watching as usual
 

and here are the last two from the series, 
thanks again for watching. Next one coming up will be another process video where I definitely mix Designer and Photo, just need to stitch it together and do a bit of editing!
 
 

Thanks MEB, always glad to, and hoping to share another process video soon in case someone might find it useful. 
In the meantime, here's another two from the Tokyo Vampire Hotel series of studies. (yes, the are references to Tarantino, just in case  you were wondering)
Thank you for looking as always! 

So as said, I recorded another process video where I use heavily both Designer and Photo - I'd say it is an accurate representation of how I switch from one to the other.
This is a bit longer and labourious, and recently I've been going for quicker ways to do things, but in principle there are still quite a few things that I have worked in my workflow. 
For this one I haven't added detailed comments or explanations, but if you have any questions or doubts please feel free to ask either here or in the comments section on You Tube and I'll do my best to help out. 
thanks for watching as usual
 

So as said, I recorded another process video where I use heavily both Designer and Photo - I'd say it is an accurate representation of how I switch from one to the other.
This is a bit longer and labourious, and recently I've been going for quicker ways to do things, but in principle there are still quite a few things that I have worked in my workflow. 
For this one I haven't added detailed comments or explanations, but if you have any questions or doubts please feel free to ask either here or in the comments section on You Tube and I'll do my best to help out. 
thanks for watching as usual
 

So as said, I recorded another process video where I use heavily both Designer and Photo - I'd say it is an accurate representation of how I switch from one to the other.
This is a bit longer and labourious, and recently I've been going for quicker ways to do things, but in principle there are still quite a few things that I have worked in my workflow. 
For this one I haven't added detailed comments or explanations, but if you have any questions or doubts please feel free to ask either here or in the comments section on You Tube and I'll do my best to help out. 
thanks for watching as usual
 

So as said, I recorded another process video where I use heavily both Designer and Photo - I'd say it is an accurate representation of how I switch from one to the other.
This is a bit longer and labourious, and recently I've been going for quicker ways to do things, but in principle there are still quite a few things that I have worked in my workflow. 
For this one I haven't added detailed comments or explanations, but if you have any questions or doubts please feel free to ask either here or in the comments section on You Tube and I'll do my best to help out. 
thanks for watching as usual
 

These are just fantastic....

and here are the last two from the series, 
thanks again for watching. Next one coming up will be another process video where I definitely mix Designer and Photo, just need to stitch it together and do a bit of editing!
 
 

Hi All, 
before I catch up with bunch of other stuff I've done, I wanted to share something I promised yonks ago (nope, it has nothing to do with Xmas) - I recorded a process video, and added notes to explain step by step my work method. 
Bear in mind my workflow changes and adjusts a bit, so every piece differs a bit in that respect,  but it gives a general idea. Moreover the picture is quite simple, so it was a good excuse to get it done. I hope someone finds it useful. Ah, I have recorded another, just need to export, stitch together etc etc, as I'm a bit busy with work it might take a while, so in the meantime here you go. 
 

and here are the last two from the series, 
thanks again for watching. Next one coming up will be another process video where I definitely mix Designer and Photo, just need to stitch it together and do a bit of editing!
 
 

and here are the last two from the series, 
thanks again for watching. Next one coming up will be another process video where I definitely mix Designer and Photo, just need to stitch it together and do a bit of editing!
 
 

Hi all,
 
my name is Robert (aka Deadbyxmas!), I'm an illustrator, animator etc and by accident I bumped into Affinity Designer a couple of weeks ago (I was probably googling around for alternatives to Ai....don't we all), tried the demo (in between paid jobs...hmm) and then, once I had a better idea of its workflow, bought it and got cracking with a few sketches and ideas.
As usual I tend to explore new software by trial and accident, without tutorials and stuff, so probably I'm still overlooking a lot of its features - I noticed that every time I use it I find a better way around things etc. - but I thought I'd share with you some of my first experiments.
Actually I'm not sure what I can share or not here - there is a pic that is proving quite popular on another social site, but is slightly (veeeeeery slightly, I wouldn't even consider it so) risquè, so you tell me - I can direct you to the external link.
 
In the meantime here's my first (nearly) full illustratration done entirely in AD, included the texture masking.
 
best!
r.
 
 

and here are the last two from the series, 
thanks again for watching. Next one coming up will be another process video where I definitely mix Designer and Photo, just need to stitch it together and do a bit of editing!
 
 

Thanks MEB, always glad to, and hoping to share another process video soon in case someone might find it useful. 
In the meantime, here's another two from the Tokyo Vampire Hotel series of studies. (yes, the are references to Tarantino, just in case  you were wondering)
Thank you for looking as always! 

So, going back to the various visual development studies - a study I did based on Japanese director Sion Sono's work (in particular Tokyo Vampire Hotel) had a big role in learning and adding new tricks in my sleeve. 
I will share a couple to start with, thank you for watching and feel free to let me know what you think or ask any questions!
best
 

Thanks MEB, always glad to, and hoping to share another process video soon in case someone might find it useful. 
In the meantime, here's another two from the Tokyo Vampire Hotel series of studies. (yes, the are references to Tarantino, just in case  you were wondering)
Thank you for looking as always! 

So, going back to the various visual development studies - a study I did based on Japanese director Sion Sono's work (in particular Tokyo Vampire Hotel) had a big role in learning and adding new tricks in my sleeve. 
I will share a couple to start with, thank you for watching and feel free to let me know what you think or ask any questions!
best
 

Hi all, 
me again with a really overdue update, sorry about that, I have been doing so much stuff that I forgot to share here as well. 
So probably I'm forgetting stuff, but I will try to remember some of the things I've done. Starting off with some simple images, I did a series of lifestyle illustration, here are the first six. Main shapes done in Designer, then painted in Photo. All these images, along with the ones posted earlier and the ones I will post in the near future (hopefully) are part of studies on trying to find a good workflow and work method - which I have developed over the last 6 months to a year. 
For this purpose I have been recording some video process to share, some might find it interesting because it's all Affinity based. At the moment I'm putting together the first, when it's ready and online I will give you a shout here
best
r.