No, I don't mind friendly advice at all. It's appreciated. :3
Regarding your 1st paragraph, Yes, in a way, that's the direction I've been headed. I have thought to make an ultra-brief character description sheet (glad you reminded me) which could be used in a pinch. It's a bit difficult because every situation is a bit different and I try to customize each to an extent--but you are very correct that I could in all cases make an all-purpose basic reference sheet. I think having that coupled with a longer version that would complement it is probably the best way to go. I just find that often so much easier said than done. Your advice rings true though and I'll definitely keep it in mind and try and use it :3
Heh, yeah, I even thought my sentences you quoted could use some work. But I figured, yeah, close enough, I wrote a big long detailed explanation and it's late and I'm tired so blah. lol
Ok, let me see if I can explain this better. ^^
What I mean is: When an artist draws something, you normally can tell they drew it. Every drawing is different but they all have a common 'style'. I attempt to point out details to artists that, if changed, would not destroy their style but would only change the content of the drawing. For example, whether you character is thin or muscular, or has big or small breasts, changing those details does not in any significant way impact the artist's normal style. It may be a departure from the content they normally draw (because maybe they don't draw hyper characters normally) but it wont be a departure from their drawing style. Details might change, but style remains constant. That's what I meant by "aspects of the drawing that are extraneous to their style".
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Regarding your 1st paragraph,
Yes, in a way, that's the direction I've been headed. I have thought to make an ultra-brief character description sheet (glad you reminded me) which could be used in a pinch. It's a bit difficult because every situation is a bit different and I try to customize each to an extent--but you are very correct that I could in all cases make an all-purpose basic reference sheet. I think having that coupled with a longer version that would complement it is probably the best way to go. I just find that often so much easier said than done. Your advice rings true though and I'll definitely keep it in mind and try and use it :3
Heh, yeah, I even thought my sentences you quoted could use some work. But I figured, yeah, close enough, I wrote a big long detailed explanation and it's late and I'm tired so blah. lol
Ok, let me see if I can explain this better. ^^
What I mean is: When an artist draws something, you normally can tell they drew it. Every drawing is different but they all have a common 'style'. I attempt to point out details to artists that, if changed, would not destroy their style but would only change the content of the drawing. For example, whether you character is thin or muscular, or has big or small breasts, changing those details does not in any significant way impact the artist's normal style. It may be a departure from the content they normally draw (because maybe they don't draw hyper characters normally) but it wont be a departure from their drawing style. Details might change, but style remains constant. That's what I meant by "aspects of the drawing that are extraneous to their style".
Hopefully I've explained it better this time :3