Alfred Posted August 25, 2019 Share Posted August 25, 2019 3 minutes ago, Josie said: how do I do an image like these You can’t do an image (i.e. one single image) like those four! Pick one of them, try to work out what its components are, and see how you get on. Quote Alfred Affinity Designer/Photo/Publisher 2 for Windows • Windows 10 Home/Pro Affinity Designer/Photo/Publisher 2 for iPad • iPadOS 17.4.1 (iPad 7th gen) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josie Posted August 25, 2019 Author Share Posted August 25, 2019 This is what I have so far. catcus.afdesign Wosven 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alfred Posted August 25, 2019 Share Posted August 25, 2019 22 minutes ago, Josie said: This is what I have so far. catcus.afdesign You’ve made a good start, Josie! Now for some shading and squiggly bits. Speaking of squiggly bits, try to use smooth nodes more often. For example, almost all of the nodes in the ‘mouth and nose’ shape are sharp nodes, so it’s quite angular instead of gently curving. If you find it easier to tap without dragging (which gives you a sharp node) just do it that way and then change the node type after the fact: marquee-select all the nodes with the Node Tool and tap on the ‘Smooth’ icon on the Context toolbar. Quote Alfred Affinity Designer/Photo/Publisher 2 for Windows • Windows 10 Home/Pro Affinity Designer/Photo/Publisher 2 for iPad • iPadOS 17.4.1 (iPad 7th gen) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIOSMonkey Posted August 25, 2019 Share Posted August 25, 2019 3 hours ago, Alfred said: You can’t do an image (i.e. one single image) like those four! Pick one of them, try to work out what its components are, and see how you get on. 1 minute ago, Alfred said: You’ve made a good start, Josie! Now for some shading and squiggly bits. Speaking of squiggly bits, try to use smooth nodes more often. For example, almost all of the nodes in the ‘mouth and nose’ shape are sharp nodes, so it’s quite angular instead of gently curving. If you find it easier to tap without dragging (which gives you a sharp node) just do it that way and then change the node type after the fact: marquee-select all the nodes with the Node Tool and tap on the ‘Smooth’ icon on the Context toolbar. I am a newcomer to the Affinity line of products, but reading through this (and several very similar) threads I just want to say that I am incredibly impressed with the patience and generosity of the folks here, and it's nice to know that I would be able to get help for a legitimate question should the need arise some day. Alfred, you're the man. Alfred 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ulysses Posted August 25, 2019 Share Posted August 25, 2019 25 minutes ago, Josie said: This is what I have so far. catcus.afdesign You’re off to a good start. Here is a video to help you learn how to add shading so your drawings look more 3D. Alfred 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josie Posted August 26, 2019 Author Share Posted August 26, 2019 How would I shade this in to look like this? catcus.afdesign Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josie Posted August 26, 2019 Author Share Posted August 26, 2019 I watched the video it was confusing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alfred Posted August 26, 2019 Share Posted August 26, 2019 Try adding simple shapes (e.g. a crescent for the shading on the side of the face). Instead of using dark colours, use black with reduced opacity so that the colours show through from the layers below, and add a Gaussian Blur effect to soften the edges. catcus-redux.afdesign Quote Alfred Affinity Designer/Photo/Publisher 2 for Windows • Windows 10 Home/Pro Affinity Designer/Photo/Publisher 2 for iPad • iPadOS 17.4.1 (iPad 7th gen) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DM1 Posted August 26, 2019 Share Posted August 26, 2019 Like this.... FD4D9F5B-6BE9-482A-B990-1D86C83B580E.MP4 Leigh and Callum 1 1 Quote M1 IPad Air 10.9/256GB lpadOS 17.1.1 Apple Pencil (2nd gen). Affinity Photo 1.10.5 Affinity Design 1.10.5 Affinity Publisher 2, Affinity Designer 2, Affinity Photo 2 and betas. Official Online iPad Help documents (multi-lingual) here: https://affinity.https://affinity.help/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josie Posted August 26, 2019 Author Share Posted August 26, 2019 Here’s what I have. catcus.afdesign Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josie Posted August 26, 2019 Author Share Posted August 26, 2019 Here’s what I have so far. catcus.afdesign Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josie Posted August 26, 2019 Author Share Posted August 26, 2019 Do I have to do shading with the paint brush or can I do it with the shapes and the pen tool? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alfred Posted August 26, 2019 Share Posted August 26, 2019 21 minutes ago, Josie said: Do I have to do shading with the paint brush or can I do it with the shapes and the pen tool? You’ve already demonstrated that you can do it without using the Paint Brush Tool. Quote Alfred Affinity Designer/Photo/Publisher 2 for Windows • Windows 10 Home/Pro Affinity Designer/Photo/Publisher 2 for iPad • iPadOS 17.4.1 (iPad 7th gen) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josie Posted August 26, 2019 Author Share Posted August 26, 2019 I don’t like using the paint brush that often that’s why I’m asking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DM1 Posted August 26, 2019 Share Posted August 26, 2019 Pen tool is fine. Use black for shadows and white for shiny bits. Quote M1 IPad Air 10.9/256GB lpadOS 17.1.1 Apple Pencil (2nd gen). Affinity Photo 1.10.5 Affinity Design 1.10.5 Affinity Publisher 2, Affinity Designer 2, Affinity Photo 2 and betas. Official Online iPad Help documents (multi-lingual) here: https://affinity.https://affinity.help/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josie Posted August 26, 2019 Author Share Posted August 26, 2019 Ok. Good because I don’t like using the paint brush, it’s to much for me on images. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alfred Posted August 26, 2019 Share Posted August 26, 2019 As I remarked in my previous post, you’ve already shown us that you can do it without the Paint Brush Tool. Just keep on using the Pen Tool, but remember to create smooth nodes instead of sharp nodes so that the shapes have nice curved edges. DM1 and Leigh 2 Quote Alfred Affinity Designer/Photo/Publisher 2 for Windows • Windows 10 Home/Pro Affinity Designer/Photo/Publisher 2 for iPad • iPadOS 17.4.1 (iPad 7th gen) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wosven Posted August 27, 2019 Share Posted August 27, 2019 That's good Josie! Don't forget the transparency tool, it can be usefull. catcus2.afdesign Alfred 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josie Posted August 28, 2019 Author Share Posted August 28, 2019 How do I make an image like this one? C21EA946-CFE1-4549-B432-652F9D00C66C.jp2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alfred Posted August 28, 2019 Share Posted August 28, 2019 43 minutes ago, Josie said: How do I make an image like this one? C21EA946-CFE1-4549-B432-652F9D00C66C.jp2 Well, what do you see when you inspect it? The base of the cup is just an ellipse sitting behind the bottom of the cup shape, and the cup is a trapezoid with the top and bottom edges curved down. The logo is text in a circle, with a paw print in the middle, and the paw print is an upside down heart and four little ellipses. Quote Alfred Affinity Designer/Photo/Publisher 2 for Windows • Windows 10 Home/Pro Affinity Designer/Photo/Publisher 2 for iPad • iPadOS 17.4.1 (iPad 7th gen) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josie Posted August 28, 2019 Author Share Posted August 28, 2019 Could,you,do,a video for me so I can see it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josie Posted August 28, 2019 Author Share Posted August 28, 2019 And how do I make the cat that’s inside of it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alfred Posted August 28, 2019 Share Posted August 28, 2019 20 minutes ago, Josie said: Could,you,do,a video for me so I can see it? A video showing you how to draw an ellipse, a trapezoid, a donut and an upside down heart? Are you serious?? 19 minutes ago, Josie said: And how do I make the cat that’s inside of it? Draw the cup first, and then come back to the question of how to make the cat. Quote Alfred Affinity Designer/Photo/Publisher 2 for Windows • Windows 10 Home/Pro Affinity Designer/Photo/Publisher 2 for iPad • iPadOS 17.4.1 (iPad 7th gen) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIOSMonkey Posted August 28, 2019 Share Posted August 28, 2019 25 minutes ago, Alfred said: A video showing you how to draw an ellipse, a trapezoid, a donut and an upside down heart? Are you serious?? Draw the cup first, and then come back to the question of how to make the cat. LMAO. I can't believe this thread is still going... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DM1 Posted August 29, 2019 Share Posted August 29, 2019 46 minutes ago, BIOSMonkey said: I can't believe this thread is still going... Some users may experience learning difficulties and require additional assistance and a much patience. Unfortunately, we can't all be creative geniuses. I know I’m certainly not. Ulysses 1 Quote M1 IPad Air 10.9/256GB lpadOS 17.1.1 Apple Pencil (2nd gen). Affinity Photo 1.10.5 Affinity Design 1.10.5 Affinity Publisher 2, Affinity Designer 2, Affinity Photo 2 and betas. Official Online iPad Help documents (multi-lingual) here: https://affinity.https://affinity.help/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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