5/18/2018

Ways To Draft And Visualize Sea Life Illustrations For A Shirt

By Sandra Fisher


When speaking of art, men, women, and children have different definitions of what they consider to be art and which items, views, or people they think look good or can be defined as a work of art. For many, that includes having an appreciation for natural resources like the sea and all its creatures that inhabits its deepest and darkest corners. For a lot of people, it is the mystery, depth, and strength that the ocean has that draws them in and allows for deep contemplation and at times, leads to inspiration too.

When artists become inspired, they have an innate itch within themselves that cannot be scratched until they begin listening to it and creating something out of that itch. This is the innate nature of an artist and often times, they create something with the intent to portray, tell a story, or simply capture an emotion or thought in a given and preferred format. In relation with that, discussed below is a simple guide in designing shirts with sea life drawings.

At this initial stage, the first task to accomplish would be planning the overall design and defining what constitutes as an interesting subject for a shirt. Ultimately, creating something beautiful without equal substance is meaningless and is of poor value, which is why even the most brilliant masterpieces are considered invaluable without it. At this point, the artist has to visualize the purpose of their creation and should focus in trying to define what the concept means to them. This way, they can come up with something unique and meaningful at the same time.

After defining what it means to you and how you plan on showing this, begin by creating five or more different sketches of said subject. Ponder upon which elements you wish to emphasize upon and start sketching them in many angles or different styles. Keep in mind not to throw away these ideas or sketches, as you shall be using them as reference or your studies later on.

Once you complete your sketching and have warmed up a bit, begin thinking about the type of color scheme you want to apply. Monochromatic tones work best for bold designs, though it requires solid line work and a very eye catching image. Using different colors is great too, depending on the design you have in mind. Nonetheless, always consider how it will look printed out, as using shades that do not go well together can potentially ruin the entire drawing or shirt.

After determining which colors to utilize, creating the final sketch should be done next. At this point, take the references or studies created beforehand and use this as basis when creating the final outlook or image, since this is when the artist can determine which elements will fit, especially with the color scheme and type of fabric in mind. Once it has been sketched, remember to ink it properly and boldly so that it is more visible upon scanning it into the computer.

Scanning it and loading it into your chosen program is the next step. Using programs like Illustrator or Inkscape is great because it allows for full customization and makes it easier to make changes, apply new effects, or try out different techniques without wasting resources or taking a lot of time to accomplish. Apply colors and outline it once more to achieve the full effect.

At this point, revisions are probably in order. If you feel unsure, ask other artists or your friends on their own opinions regarding it. Using a shirt template will help in its visualization too.

Do not neglect to conserve the documents making use of the appropriate data expansion and the ideal data resolution as well. Tons the favored material initially and make use of a printer to inscribe the layout right into the textile. The outcome is an excellent quality shirt that could be talented or made use of directly.




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