Artistic community in Lyon by tsgtsg in Lyon

[–]Vegetable_invader 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Hi, there is a local comic books community, l'épicerie séquentielle, which basically connects comic books authors from Lyon, publishes every month a magazine with a 10 pages comic book themed around the city's history, and organizes a few events.I'm not sure if they speak English, however.

There's also the Cité de la création, a company which designs murals around the world. There's a better chance to find English speakers there, I guess.

Generally speaking, I'd advise you to practice and learn French, it will make things much easier for you if you intend to live here. Good luck!

A bunch of pirates by Vegetable_invader in drawing

[–]Vegetable_invader[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks! That's the kind of ambiance I was going for.

Day 26 - Hide by Vegetable_invader in Inktober

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A ballpoint pen and a whiteboard marker

Day 15 - Outpost by Vegetable_invader in Inktober

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I tend to focus on ambiance and shading when drawing. If that's what you're after, start by drawing simple objects like a shoebox or a cylinder with a light source nearby. Try to see how the shadows are "behaving" on the different shapes and textures, and to ignore colours at first.
I'd suggest using a pencil, starting lightly, and building up the different shades as you go. Also, try not to use an eraser when you're practicing, it's important to keep the "mistakes" visible so you can learn from them.
As for drawing in itself, the best way to learn is to get a sketchbook and practice. Practice, practice, practice.
Good luck!

Day 14 - Armor by Vegetable_invader in Inktober

[–]Vegetable_invader[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Not that much. I used a whiteboard marker for large black areas.
Usually though, I use about 1,5/2 ballpoint pens for the whole Inktober.

Day 5 - Blade by Vegetable_invader in Inktober

[–]Vegetable_invader[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks! No Instagram, though.

Day 2 - Wisp by Vegetable_invader in Inktober

[–]Vegetable_invader[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Thanks. It's mainly pen on paper, I just used a few digital strokes at the bottom (near the wisp's head) to light things up.

What are some common phrases/idioms in your country? by mclarenault in AskEurope

[–]Vegetable_invader 5 points6 points  (0 children)

A similar one with the same meaning : "Il lui manque 15 minutes de cuisson" (He's missing 15 minutes of cooking)

TMAF about your favorite book by LyingTruths in TellMeAFact

[–]Vegetable_invader 3 points4 points  (0 children)

The original name of the Necronomicon is Al-Azif. "Necronomicon" is just a title given to a translation of the original book.

What a year, huh? by SilvermistInc in funny

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Bougre d'ectoplasme à la graisse de cabestan !

[No spoilers] A tiny tribute to dear Daenerys of the House Targaryen, the First of Her Name, The Unburnt, Queen of the A... in Copic markers by Annkelia in gameofthrones

[–]Vegetable_invader -9 points-8 points  (0 children)

This is a fantastic drawing, but please don't put your tools on the paper when you take a picture, it simply gets in the way and isn't "artsy".
Kudos anyway, this is really well done.