To improve we need to regularly get out of our comfort zone. It’s something that we don’t do naturally. Relax, in sketching we can only improve. Even a little, it’s still a step...
Category - Concept art
Learn how to create design concept art with the Design Sketchbook Blog.
You will find examples of design concept art from different designers inspiration. You will also find tips and insights on how to sketch your ideas, what tools and techniques to use, and what inspires you.
Whether you are a beginner or an expert, you will discover new ways to express your creativity and vision with design concept art.
Concept art, Creativity, LEARN 1 TIP A DAY
How to improve your Concept Art (by studying mechanical pieces)
How to improve my concept art? My goal is to produce concept art engines that are more believable and realistic. To achieve this, I decided to learn more about the different parts...
Best of, Concept art, LEARN 1 TIP A DAY, Sketching Tutorials
Get inspired from human or animals to draw concept art
A great trick to make concept art engine more fascinating, is to give them a “soul”. How ? By giving them hands, eyes, head, skeleton, anything related to human or animals, your...
Concept art, LEARN 1 TIP A DAY, Sketching Tutorials
Use a pop of colour to direct your audience eyes
Concept art, product design, car design, fashion design… all use this trick. It’s essential when you present your initial sketches to your colleagues, friends or eventually...
Concept art, LEARN 1 TIP A DAY, Product Design Tutorials, Sketching Tutorials
What is a “Happy accident”?
When I sit on my desk and I start sketching, my fingers are quite stiff. The first sketches are often clumsy and it can be frustrating. However, after a bit of warm up, the lines...
Best of, Concept art, LEARN 1 TIP A DAY, Sketching Tutorials
Sketch with reference pictures is not cheating (concept art)
To get results faster, use reference pictures as much as you want. Sometime, your pride may stop you, somehow telling you that you are “cheating”. It’s a mistake. Tell yourself...
Concept art, LEARN 1 TIP A DAY, Sketching Tutorials
How to Draw Concept Art Thumbnails (and Skip Details)
How to Draw Concept Art Thumbnails (and Skip Details) I love Scott Robertson artworks. Today, I took a break in my work and to relax, I sketched some Concept art thumbnails. This...
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TIP 42 | How to Get Inspired to Draw: Concept Art Tips
How to Get Inspired to Draw: Concept Art Tips Today I show you great Concept Art tips to progress faster at sketching! It is always a magic moment to get inspiredfrom...
Villy da’Locca saw the TIP OF THE DAY on the blog Facebook Page, and he decided to apply that TIP, NOW. That’s the best way to learn efficiently how to draw. You memorise and make...
Concept art, LEARN 1 TIP A DAY, Sketching Tutorials
TIP 20 | Draw a Giant Creatures Instantly (Scaling Effect)
Chou-Tac Chung – Arachnid Creature TIP 20 Draw a giant creature in a second Insert a small human silhouette as a scaling measure. Few pen strokes will do. The creature will...
Concept art, LEARN 1 TIP A DAY, Sketchbook Pro, Sketching Tutorials
TIP 19 | Exploring Nature – A Secret Source of Inspiration for Your Artwork
I am fascinated by the tool “Vertical Symmetry” of Sketchbook Pro. You draw a half, and the software trace the second half automatically in real-time. Wondering what to draw...
Concept art, Digital Drawing, LEARN 1 TIP A DAY, Sketchbook Pro
TIP 6-7 | Sketch on a Digital Tablet with Keyboard Shortcut
Being not satisfied with the previous “Sketch 5 | Concept diving mask”, I decided to sketch a new version of it. Sketching on a graphic tablet is not only about learning how to...
TIP 4 Assemble a body armour An armour can cover and hide a high percentage of the body. Visualize well the body below, it will help you to assemble that armour. You can leave a...