Monday, February 16, 2015

Draw Comic Sci-fi

Draw Comic Book Science Fiction


Science fiction comic books are a staple in any collection of great comics. If you want to draw your own illustrations, then you need to know the nuances and methods of comic book drawing. These methods are tricky enough without worrying about drawing space creatures or galaxies. Learn draw comic book science fiction in a way that captures your imagination and the spirit of the genre.


Instructions


1. Decide on the genre for your science fiction comic book. Select from a number of science fiction genres such as fantasy, space, manga, superhero and others.


2. Sketch freehand the kind of characters and creatures you want to appear in your comic book. Sift through your favorite comic books for ideas on drawing and inspiration.


3. Buy a book on drawing comic book characters or fantasy art. This book will be especially helpful if you are not a seasoned artist. Practice drawing characters to go along with a plotline. Then draw them repeatedly to get used to drawing characters and make them your own.


4. Think of the atmosphere you want your characters to be in. Draw a world for your new characters to inhabit, but bear in mind the genre of science fiction you are working within. Try referencing actual landscapes for ideas and then adding surrealistic elements to capture the science fiction essence.


5. Write a brief biography of your main characters and a brief description of the world in which they live in. Revisit the characters and landscapes you have drawn previously and tweak them to reflect any new wild ideas. Also add color using colored pencils, markers, paints or pastels.