Backgrounds

LupaShiva · Mon 20/12/2010 13:39:38

Hi i would like some suggestions in some backgrounds ive been drawning, wich one u think it looks better:

or:

wich one u think i should use in a game im creating??

Eigen · Mon 20/12/2010 14:10:29

I would go with something in between. Not black lines, but just darker edges. Like this:

Matti · Mon 20/12/2010 14:12:59

I prefer the one with the outlines, but I'd use less of them. For example, I wouldn't outline the dirt on the wall and the the puddle of water neither.

But it also depends on how you'll draw your characters. If they don't have outlines then maybe you should go with the first image.

Yeah, I'd go with Eigen's edit.

LupaShiva · Mon 20/12/2010 14:24:49

Nice one Eigen how u did that? i will use outlined characteres so thank you for the help =)

Eigen · Mon 20/12/2010 14:28:56

I just blended the two images, the black lined one on top of the first one. Blend mode was Luminance (in paint shop pro) .. around 30%

Also, lovely background. I like it.

LupaShiva · Mon 20/12/2010 14:53:37

Already did it but in photoshop and thank you im working on the scenarios right now

theo · Wed 22/12/2010 12:26:29

If you're going for a line art style I recommend reading up on line weight theory. It's not tricky at all and good stuff to have in the back of your head when drawing.

Basically it's a way of separating layers of depth by utilizing different thickness on different outlines.

LupaShiva · Thu 23/12/2010 01:37:33

Sounds interesting, where i can see more about that? Thank you

theo · Tue 28/12/2010 21:58:15

I just randomly googled "line weight tutorial" and found this: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jt8w8V81Loc

I couldn't stand her voice though so I only watched four seconds of it but I'm pretty sure she sums it up. If the squeaky voice gets to you just try googling it. I'm sure you'll find lots of alternatives. Good luck!