Post by MAGGOT on Aug 19, 2007 16:38:30 GMT -5
I'm nearly done a commission project now, and I've decided I need to do something for me, instead of something for someone else. Something to wind down with. I also want something unique. I came up with the idea of doing an MV-H sponsored car (The LFS version of HMV I think). When I think of HMV, I immediately connect it with graffiti and photoshop 'grunge' style graphics, so these are what would fit best with the car I think.
While I quite enjoy well-done graffiti and grunge art, I have never studied it, or practiced it myself, so I'm just going to dive in head first. I'll start with some grunge brushes for photoshop, and some tutorials, as well as a lot of research on graffiti, trends and styles, etc. Basically, I want this to look like a very urban car; while trying to maintain the fact that it is a race car (XRT probably, I need more TBO skins for my AIs ) and not a drift, show or art car. I want it to be graphically complex, but still look like you might see it racing at South City.
Can anyone recommend any specific sources for inspiration or ideas, or offer some insight into current trends and some design ideas for this skin? I might make it at 4096, too, so that I can make it in a really high quality.
The main sponsor being MV-H, I plan on using some pink in it, as well as some black or very dark (cool) grey. Reds, yellows and oranges may look nice as well, but I don't often see these colours in grunge artwork.
Anyways, any help is appreciated. I plan on starting this week, and hopefully finishing it next week after I move back into residence.
While I quite enjoy well-done graffiti and grunge art, I have never studied it, or practiced it myself, so I'm just going to dive in head first. I'll start with some grunge brushes for photoshop, and some tutorials, as well as a lot of research on graffiti, trends and styles, etc. Basically, I want this to look like a very urban car; while trying to maintain the fact that it is a race car (XRT probably, I need more TBO skins for my AIs ) and not a drift, show or art car. I want it to be graphically complex, but still look like you might see it racing at South City.
Can anyone recommend any specific sources for inspiration or ideas, or offer some insight into current trends and some design ideas for this skin? I might make it at 4096, too, so that I can make it in a really high quality.
The main sponsor being MV-H, I plan on using some pink in it, as well as some black or very dark (cool) grey. Reds, yellows and oranges may look nice as well, but I don't often see these colours in grunge artwork.
Anyways, any help is appreciated. I plan on starting this week, and hopefully finishing it next week after I move back into residence.