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 Art tips and techniques, reviews and interviews from my studio. Archived here and at World Famous Comics. Comics 101 for 01/10/2002 The Art of CCG Illustration Week Four: The Levels of an 'Empire' 1) Along with the previously provided photo reference I received from my client, the following illustration is an example (Ex. A) of the line art for these set of cards that I had to render in full color.  Example A 2) Here we see some of the completed artwork of the cards (Ex. B, C, D), including the final rendered from the previous pencil art, for the client. Using a varitey of Windsor Newton brushes and my trusty Liquitex acrylics, I painted right on top of these pencils drawn on 2 ply vellum bristol board.  Example B  Example C  Example D I often work from a light to dark technique and keep my acrylics thin and very tranluscent like watercolors at first. Gradually, I build up to thicker, more opaque layers and brighter or darker colors of paint and finally adding my highlights. Usually, my whitest highlights are the final touch I add to my paintings. These paintings were completed at just over 6 by 7 inches though it will eventually be reduced to around 2 inches square for the final printed piece. It's often best to work larger than the final printed dimensions to allow for tighter detail. Also, the piece can usually look even sharper when reduced to be printed. 3) As usual, the artwork is sent to my art director once it's approved and formatted by designers for the card layout. This final image (Ex. E) is the result of an actual game card with my artwork upon return from the printer.  Example E EndGame Hopefully, I shed some light on the various levels of the creation process for both digital and traditional gaming card illustration. I found there never is one right way to accomplish any particular assignment especially in such an imaginitive field as comic book or role-playing game illustration. In fact, the more tools and techniques you learn, more options and chances for creativity will present itself to you. The paintbrush, or even the computer, is basically just another artist tool like the pencil. With a little patience and training with these tools, you'll find yourself ready to conquer any medium or subject matter like a true warrior. '-So, did Joe complete the wayward freelance of White Wolf and Age of Empires for his art directors. And having no further concern, he and his portfolio sought adventure in the East. Many assignments and deadlines did Joe fight. Honor and fear were heaped upon his name. In time he became a creator by his own hand... but that is another story.' See you next week! -Joe Recent Columns:
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