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Re: Mike’s Canvas Army Bag
Posted: Sat Sep 13, 2025 3:13 pm
by Mike Sibley
Well, I could be wrong!
I held off posting while I mulled it over, but eventually that's the conclusion I came to. That's not to take anything away from it as a lovely composition, but
something just wasn't sitting right with me.
Re: Mike’s Canvas Army Bag
Posted: Sat Sep 13, 2025 4:31 pm
by Laurene
Nope, you certainly weren’t wrong! There was something there bothering me too. That’s why I adjusted the shadows.
I couldn’t quite figure out how to adjust the values because of all of the layers involved in creating each chipmunk. Then it came to me. I duplicated the groups containing the chipmunk layers, and flattened this new duplicate group. Then, I was able to simply use Curves to adjust the contrast. I think it’s just what was needed! I hope the difference shows up on the forum. I have to lower the resolution before I post.
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Thanks again Mike for your input. Very much appreciated!!
I have to concentrate on finishing up some work to the back of the house before winter sets in. The leaves are changing here as a reminder of what’s to come! I love autumn though, and I try to soak up every minute of it that I can.
In the meantime I’m mulling over my next project. With your permission, I was thinking of creating a list of how I approach graphite drawing in Procreate versus drawing on paper. For example, how to simulate using a chisel point, or how to lift using Blu Tack etc. The goal is to simplify the method, because a lot of what I see online makes everything overly complicated in my opinion.
Re: Mike’s Canvas Army Bag
Posted: Sun Sep 14, 2025 7:04 am
by PogArt-Ttoo
Laurene wrote: Sat Sep 13, 2025 4:31 pm
Nope, you certainly weren’t wrong! There was something there bothering me too. That’s why I adjusted the shadows.
I couldn’t quite figure out how to adjust the values because of all of the layers involved in creating each chipmunk. Then it came to me. I duplicated the groups containing the chipmunk layers, and flattened this new duplicate group. Then, I was able to simply use Curves to adjust the contrast. I think it’s just what was needed! I hope the difference shows up on the forum. I have to lower the resolution before I post.
IMG_3537.jpeg
Thanks again Mike for your input. Very much appreciated!!
I have to concentrate on finishing up some work to the back of the house before winter sets in. The leaves are changing here as a reminder of what’s to come! I love autumn though, and I try to soak up every minute of it that I can.
In the meantime I’m mulling over my next project. With your permission, I was thinking of creating a list of how I approach graphite drawing in Procreate versus drawing on paper. For example, how to simulate using a chisel point, or how to lift using Blu Tack etc. The goal is to simplify the method, because a lot of what I see online makes everything overly complicated in my opinion.
I love those adjustments you’ve made Laurene, and Mike’s inputs are always very professional and appreciated by everybody
Yes, the fall is coming in big steps
I’ve noticed there was no much of rain in UK this year, as I was struggling to collect the rain water a lot, but recently we’re experiencing rain more often, and I’m very happy with that, because it’s watering my garden - so I can just enjoy it
