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In the past few months I've seen quite a change in the evolution of my style, not only in lineart and character design, but in my use of color, as well. I thought those of you who've asked me where I learned certain techniques from would like to know who's influencing my work the most of late. As it so happens, all three of them are here on DA:
has been formative in my lineart's recent subtle changes in both simultaneously simplifying and roughening, as well as my change of my coloring style from everything-is-blended-to-a-satiny-finish to slightly more graphic layering, focusing more on local color and letting most of the lineart - which really is my stronger suit to begin with - do most of the talking about detail.
has been very formative in my exploration of color and light within compositions lately. His handling of both these elements in the Maleficent storybook's illustrations has been quite inspiring to inspect, not only for their own sake but for the strong roles they play in his compositions. His angular, shape-oriented character designs for the Dawngate Chronicles have also influenced the simplifying of my own linearts - and stepping away from trying to attain rendered realism has never been so lovely and relieving.
only recently popped up on my radar when I was scrolling through watercolor pieces here on DA, and I couldn't be more pleased that she did. Each of her illustrations are very strong composition-wise, filled with beautiful flowing motifs and rich with designs and cultural details (most of her pieces have to do with Russian culture or fairytales) and absolutely glow with color. Even in the short time I've been in the know about her work, it's already influenced my love of (sometimes very) limited pallets, and sparked me to try and work traditionally a bit more, as well.
Please do swing by these three artists' galleries and check out their art for yourself! I'd also love to find out about what artists are currently influencing your work and helping you learn new techniques or styles.
xo,
Stacia Joy
has been formative in my lineart's recent subtle changes in both simultaneously simplifying and roughening, as well as my change of my coloring style from everything-is-blended-to-a-satiny-finish to slightly more graphic layering, focusing more on local color and letting most of the lineart - which really is my stronger suit to begin with - do most of the talking about detail. has been very formative in my exploration of color and light within compositions lately. His handling of both these elements in the Maleficent storybook's illustrations has been quite inspiring to inspect, not only for their own sake but for the strong roles they play in his compositions. His angular, shape-oriented character designs for the Dawngate Chronicles have also influenced the simplifying of my own linearts - and stepping away from trying to attain rendered realism has never been so lovely and relieving. only recently popped up on my radar when I was scrolling through watercolor pieces here on DA, and I couldn't be more pleased that she did. Each of her illustrations are very strong composition-wise, filled with beautiful flowing motifs and rich with designs and cultural details (most of her pieces have to do with Russian culture or fairytales) and absolutely glow with color. Even in the short time I've been in the know about her work, it's already influenced my love of (sometimes very) limited pallets, and sparked me to try and work traditionally a bit more, as well. Please do swing by these three artists' galleries and check out their art for yourself! I'd also love to find out about what artists are currently influencing your work and helping you learn new techniques or styles.
xo,
Stacia Joy
BARE BONES - a collection
"BARE BONES is a collection of poetry, prose, and freeform writings by author/illustrator Stacia Joy that peels back the thick skin of expectations, self-preservation, and societal norms in an attempt to honestly communicate what life with depression and PTSD is like; a glimpse through the stark lens of rediscovering emotional fluency that reveals the juxtaposition of pain and beauty in its rawest form."
Yes, I am finally beginning to share publicly the writings that have helped me process, and are currently helping me process, living with PTSD and the repercussions of (now mostly healed) depression. It's time. Silence doesn't change anythin
Well This Is Awkward - COMMISSIONS!
This summer, the job that allows me to pay rent and buy food while attending the Rhode Island School of Design is reducing my hours because No Students = No Customers = No Work For Me To Do.
I was pretty much just affording rent and food with that job - living paycheck to paycheck. I am seeking other jobs, but then so is every other youngster staying in the school's area over the summer. Chances are slim, and my income is cut in half. I'm kind of treading water as to how I'll make up that lost half. I hate to sound like I'm whining, but I could really use some help.
Thus: I AM OPENING UP COMMISSION SLOTS AGAIN!
And I've decided to offer th
In Which I Spotlight TheBrassGlass
Logged on today to discover that
Feature: Digital Painting
Digital painting is something I admire, and hope to achieve success in sometime soon, so lately I have been scouring DA for work that inspires, motivates, and plain old impresses me with mastery, composition, dynamic, or story. All of the artists whose work I mention in this feature are wonderful creators and craftsmen, so I strongly urge you to check out their full galleries, follow them, and give them some comments and faves to support them!
Gladiator vs. Lion by !MiguelCoimbra (https://www.deviantart.com/miguelcoimbra)
This was given a DD a few years ago, and it is well worthy of that distinction. Personally, I admire the composition, especially the placement of the statue lo
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