I should have given you this step-out at the very beginning. This is a very simple shape, and one you can use almost anywhere. It's probably a shape you've already used for drawing trees, but may have forgotten or decided not to use because it is so simple. But ...
On a related note, this is a good step-out for clarifying the terminology in my fantasy world.
I define a Bush as a plant that sits on the ground.
A Shrub is has foliage on the ground, and a stick (branches/trunks) through the middle, alternating with more foliage. The main difference between a bush and shrub is that shrubs only have sticks going right through the middle.
A Tree has a stick (trunk) at the bottom, and may have sticks (branchs) weaving through-out the tree. The main difference between a shrub and a tree, is that the stick in a shrub always goes right through the middle.
This is fairly arbitrary on my part, and mostly so we always know what we are talking about. I often use the word 'stick' to mean a trunk or branches, because I think it is less scary for some people to think of drawing sticks than trying to draw trunks or branches. And in a fantasy world they can be sticks!
On Sunday, I'll have a step-wisely showing some of the textures in my Fantasy World and how you can use them.
For a full list of Fantasy Landscape Step-outs, Step-by-steps, Step-wiselys and guide rules go here.
- It is very open.
- It has a light value.
- It's great for filling with texture, color or tangles.
- The round shape is a good balance for square or triangular shapes.
- It's a great filler, because it isn't too busy.
- It's fantastic for those tiny bushes, and trees on the horizon.
I define a Bush as a plant that sits on the ground.
A Shrub is has foliage on the ground, and a stick (branches/trunks) through the middle, alternating with more foliage. The main difference between a bush and shrub is that shrubs only have sticks going right through the middle.
A Tree has a stick (trunk) at the bottom, and may have sticks (branchs) weaving through-out the tree. The main difference between a shrub and a tree, is that the stick in a shrub always goes right through the middle.
This is fairly arbitrary on my part, and mostly so we always know what we are talking about. I often use the word 'stick' to mean a trunk or branches, because I think it is less scary for some people to think of drawing sticks than trying to draw trunks or branches. And in a fantasy world they can be sticks!
On Sunday, I'll have a step-wisely showing some of the textures in my Fantasy World and how you can use them.
For a full list of Fantasy Landscape Step-outs, Step-by-steps, Step-wiselys and guide rules go here.
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