affinity suite Fun and learning with Shape tools

[Jonopen]

Hi all, I thought I'd give myself a quick project to explore Affinity's Shape tools and make a series of images.

I've made some fish like creatures, but other themes could easily used, like monsters, faces etc. I was thinking this idea could help new users learn about the Shape tools and generally have some creative fun.

When I get a few spare moments, my intention is to further embellish each shape with colours, different fills, backgrounds, text etc

 

Note: the bitmap fill is from The Shizzle Style and Brush Pack (Grizzle 1), the paper texture is from True Grit Texture Supply (Folio-Vellum) and additional line shading is from Artifex Forge's Vintage Engraved Patterns (Pattern 6). Yes, I have splashed out on the Spring Sale offers!  

[Twolane]

I'm getting a real kick out of this. I think your drawings/designs are almost the greatest thing since sliced bread! Keep on keeping on.

[Alfred]

55 minutes ago, Twolane said:

I think your drawings/designs are almost the greatest thing since sliced bread!

*filleted fish

[Alfred]

Flipped head to tail and with a bit more tweaking, number 19 could make a good humphead wrasse.

[Jonopen]

10 hours ago, Alfred said:

Flipped head to tail and with a bit more tweaking, number 19 could make a good humphead wrasse.

Have a go - that's your homework.  

 

11 hours ago, Twolane said:

I'm getting a real kick out of this. I think your drawings/designs are almost the greatest thing since sliced bread! Keep on keeping on.

Thanks so much! There's still quite a difference between what's in my head what comes out. Some of that maybe down to a lack of technical knowledge, and some down to lack of good drawing skills - but it's all good fun anyway. Thanks again.

[Alfred]

8 hours ago, Jonopen said:

Have a go - that's your homework. 

I think I’ll leave it to the expert! Beautifully drawn, and I think the SpongeBob font for the label is a particularly nice touch.

[Kasper-V]

Love 'em! Great work, Jonopen.

[TrentL]

Awesome designs, love the style 😃

[Jonopen]

Going a bit off-piste diving into the abstract/painterly zone. Trying out different toning, layer blends and textures. It's had a shave and now morphing into a mola (sunfish).