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Welcome to the YJStudios illustration blog. I am Yoel Judowitz, a professional illustrator specializing in books, products, packaging, and educational programs. I will use this blog to share my insight and knowledge on the subjects of art and illustration. For more info see my website www.yjstudios.com
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BangTheSpoon.Com
When I was a little boy in summer camp my brother would bang on the table with his spoon. The head counselor would yell “Bang on your head Judowitz!”
It is only with age that I realize the full genius of his advice. Just another example of how adults do know best. Indeed most of life’s problems could easily be solved this way.
Spread the word and help save the world – one spoon banged head at a time.
Crazy Old Man Pointing Drawing
After a full day of drawing pretty flowers and rainbows for a kids book something was bound to give. (Love my new grunge/watercolor brushes see last post):
Posted in Artwork, Miscellaneous, Sketchbook Stuff, Technique
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Best Photoshop Pencil Imitation Brush
I just found a really awesome Photoshop brush that imitates pencil very well.
It’s much more complex than standard “pencil” brushes and uses dual brush and other good stuff. Download it at this site for free: http://stumpypencil.blogspot.com/2009/11/return-of-stumpy-pencil.html Some really amazing brushes there. Load it into your tool presets window.
Here is a quick sketch I did with the brush. I used it at a large size (30pt) so it’s hard to see the texture but it has a great natural feel:
Here are some links to some of the best photoshop brushes on the net for digital painting all by top professionals ( this is worth years of research):
My main brushes consist of these:
http://adonihs.deviantart.com/art/My-Brush-Pack-118954791 (amazing basic , plus cloud, glow, hair, very good foundation)
with various extras from these:
http://mar-ka.deviantart.com/art/brushes-186829534 (bristels and texture)
http://browse.deviantart.com/?q=+brushes#/d1xs95k (light rays)
http://imaliea.deviantart.com/gallery/4673404#/d1gxeo3 (lush grass brush)
extras worth exploring:
http://www.pandemoniumart.net/brushes/ (link to several top notch collections)
http://chrisoatley.com/newsletter/ ( sign up for his newsletter to get these. some nice texture brushes)
• Check this post for an in-depth exploration of my digital painting brushes.
• Check this post for great texture and color resources.
Like these brushes? Comment and tell me about some good one’s that you use.