Friday, January 11, 2013

Using Music as a Muse

When drawing, one of the worst things is sitting there in silence, staring at a blank piece of paper and thinking "Well, this sucks." Using music to inspire you is a great way to get juices pumping.
When I draw, I listen to music that reminds me of what I want to draw.
If I'm drawing Lau (My OC), and I want to make her look delicate or serene, I'll listen to calming music, such as Imogen heap or Lights.
When I'm drawing something more dynamic or synical, I'll listen to skrillex or bassnectar; something in that genre.
SO WITH THAT, I HAVE A CHALLENGE FOR ALL OF YOU
  • Go create a playlist of ALL SORTS of genres you enjoy
  • Listen to a song, and challenge yourself to make a quick sketch or doodle that mirrors the song or genre
  • DON'T EXCEED YOUR LIMIT. ONLY DRAW THAT ONE PICTURE DURING THE ALLOTTED TIME THE SONG GIVES YOU.
  • You will need:
  1. Either a sharpened or mechanical pencil
  2. A whole lot of paper
  3. A varied playlist
  4. An open mind and imagination
So, go challenge yourself today! If you want to take this challenge and show me what you came up with, I'll gladly take a look at them. Just send your sketches to my email: mylittlerennie121109@gmail.com

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