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    • ntxdaveN Offline
      ntxdave
      last edited by

      Maybe my problem is I do not know what “alphabet” is all about. I guess you were trying to explain/share more about combining images.

      I was not trying to be impolite. If I was, I apologize. 😳

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      • pilouP Offline
        pilou
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        No problem! ☀

        Frenchy Pilou
        Is beautiful that please without concept!
        My Little site :)

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        • majidM Offline
          majid
          last edited by

          I like your approach Pilou, as there is no need to be precise and these sketches are drills to improve imagination, creativity, and modeling skills (if one models them in their favorite 3D modeling tool. They are rough sketches of "architectural-like" forms and one may consider them as a game for volume/facade design. Creativity may start from everything and I started from the alphabet as they are abstract forms between pure abstraction and geometry.
          I would like to have your feedback.
          Also I saw the book you mentioned Pilou and it seems interesting except for the fact that I do not know even one French word!

          My inspiring A, B, Sketches book: https://sketchucation.com/shop/books/intermediate/2612-alphabet-inspired-sketches--inspiring-drills-for-architects--3d-artists-and-designers-

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          • pilouP Offline
            pilou
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            < I do not know even one French word!
            No problem there are only 1 000 sketches! 😉
            It's a support of imagination for imagine architecture from a simple drawing!
            I notice this one because it's exactly your process! 😉
            "the alphabet as it is an abstract form between pure abstraction and real-life geometry"

            I have modelized hundred of them with Moi3D for the fun but the author don't want that i publish them! 😞h..

            Yep tittles are in French

            https://i.postimg.cc/Kz3YKBwc/buid-167b.jpg

            https://i.postimg.cc/gJXWM4k8/buid-159b.jpg

            https://i.postimg.cc/W3FHFPgZ/build-122b.jpg

            Frenchy Pilou
            Is beautiful that please without concept!
            My Little site :)

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            • pilouP Offline
              pilou
              last edited by

              Try the Free https://lexica.art and press the "Generate" button! 🤓
              Input your Alphabet (rendered or not) and explore the infinite possibilities! ☀
              leica.jpg

              Advantage of Leica : result in a second, very smart UI and keep all your try on an unique vertical page during the session! 😎
              make also a zoom out by automatic OutPainting! 😮

              https://images2.imgbox.com/c1/f2/5uYKIHXR_o.jpg

              Architectures inside Leica.art from cute rabbits (made by the free Wombo)

              https://images2.imgbox.com/78/a8/ITXztQSV_o.jpg

              Frenchy Pilou
              Is beautiful that please without concept!
              My Little site :)

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              • pilouP Offline
                pilou
                last edited by

                So NightCafé can take over (free if you make one by one image)
                1 credit for 4 images (you have 5 new credits each days! 😄

                w5hKO3WpqTBk3n6D25u1--1--mlb2s.jpg

                9BSk00NVHZctSdkag2cR--grid.jpg

                WQ120iELEyfL4J9Q0V8i--1--m44l1.jpg

                Frenchy Pilou
                Is beautiful that please without concept!
                My Little site :)

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                • majidM Offline
                  majid
                  last edited by

                  It is getting amazing, Pilou. As you said it seems that AI does not like curves. In fact, as it's "unusual" to have two semi-circle curves in a vertical position as in the letter "B", it iteratively removes those forms. It seems that it could turn into research on what "AI" is or is not capable of.

                  My inspiring A, B, Sketches book: https://sketchucation.com/shop/books/intermediate/2612-alphabet-inspired-sketches--inspiring-drills-for-architects--3d-artists-and-designers-

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                  • ntxdaveN Offline
                    ntxdave
                    last edited by

                    OK guys, educate me. What are you referring to/mean with the ter “alphabet”. I am feeling kind of dumb (maybe it is my age setting in 😲 ).

                    BTW: I installed Krita and BforArtists and am trying to learn how to use the. Yes, I know BforArtists is just s different UI for Blender but I do need to learn how to use it correctly. Krita really looks interesting but is going to takes some time to learn (I think) but it looks pretty powerful to me. I have watched a couple of tutorials and did some reading so far. Any tips would be appreciated. 😄

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                    • majidM Offline
                      majid
                      last edited by

                      @ntxdave;
                      I think the problem roots in my English. I meant "Letters" (instead of the alphabet). I use the letters as a source of inspiration to produce forms. Then Pilou suggested use of AI image generators, that is kind of amazing but far from my intention. I am intended to make the audience to actively produce forms, from "letters" and I have done some as samples. I think when you observe your let me say watch, actively for 10 min, you will remember much much more compared to short glances for a year. This is the power of being active observer. So generating form is not what I am into. I am into active creativity and form generation.
                      By the way what Pilou if suggesting is amazing also, although is not my cup of tea.

                      My inspiring A, B, Sketches book: https://sketchucation.com/shop/books/intermediate/2612-alphabet-inspired-sketches--inspiring-drills-for-architects--3d-artists-and-designers-

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                      • pilouP Offline
                        pilou
                        last edited by

                        << the letter "B", it iteratively removes those forms

                        It's just question of regulates influence of the start image! 😉

                        ba.jpg

                        Frenchy Pilou
                        Is beautiful that please without concept!
                        My Little site :)

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                        • pilouP Offline
                          pilou
                          last edited by

                          Else take a look to this

                          😉

                          bc.jpg

                          Frenchy Pilou
                          Is beautiful that please without concept!
                          My Little site :)

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                          • majidM Offline
                            majid
                            last edited by

                            So,
                            Maybe I must change the topics?
                            Any clue? what I have done is roughly 160 sketches + 80 pages of letters "designed" ( not all by me).

                            My inspiring A, B, Sketches book: https://sketchucation.com/shop/books/intermediate/2612-alphabet-inspired-sketches--inspiring-drills-for-architects--3d-artists-and-designers-

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                            • pilouP Offline
                              pilou
                              last edited by

                              << although is not my cup of tea.
                              I can understand that : you have not the complete mastering of the creation! 😉

                              Maybe like this : Alphabet to sketch(up;)

                              Frenchy Pilou
                              Is beautiful that please without concept!
                              My Little site :)

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                              • ntxdaveN Offline
                                ntxdave
                                last edited by

                                OK guys - I finally get it. DUH - I am pretty dense. I, now, fully understand the influence of the alphabet being the inspiration for designs. Pilou, those are some wild/good images you shared.

                                Majid, I appreciate what you have shared and hope it will lead me down a more artistic and creative path. 👍

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                                • majidM Offline
                                  majid
                                  last edited by

                                  @ntxdave; AS a native speaker, may I ask you please your suggested title for this topic or my book? It is much appreciated if helping me with disambiguation, please.

                                  My inspiring A, B, Sketches book: https://sketchucation.com/shop/books/intermediate/2612-alphabet-inspired-sketches--inspiring-drills-for-architects--3d-artists-and-designers-

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                                  • ntxdaveN Offline
                                    ntxdave
                                    last edited by

                                    I think the title you used on the Twilight Render forum (Alphabet Inspired Sketches) is right on. 👍

                                    Again, I feel kind of silly not understanding/getting what you were saying in the title of this thread but the other title is spot on IMO. I am also surprised that more people did not respond.

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                                    • majidM Offline
                                      majid
                                      last edited by

                                      Thank you Dave for your contribution. It helps me to rectify the title of my "prospect e-book"! You did a great job as I think many wouldn't understand the content if I do not correct the title!

                                      My inspiring A, B, Sketches book: https://sketchucation.com/shop/books/intermediate/2612-alphabet-inspired-sketches--inspiring-drills-for-architects--3d-artists-and-designers-

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                                      • ntxdaveN Offline
                                        ntxdave
                                        last edited by

                                        Glad my stupidity could help. 😉 It will be interesting to see what your book is about.

                                        BTW, I am trying to learn Krita. It looks like a good piece of software and I have watched several videos. I am struggling a little with the brushes and the way layers work. It is a little hard to watch the videos and remember everything or to pause and flip between the videos and the application. Any recommendations?

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                                        • majidM Offline
                                          majid
                                          last edited by majid

                                          I am pretty sure you are smart. It was my fault that made it complicated and as you mentioned the topic on the twilight forum suits better.
                                          Krita was a nightmare for me for the first two weeks. Then I slowly got familiar with it and rushes. The brush system is wonderful but I suggest not getting into it first. I started with very simple drills and tried to master the basics and tools. I use it as an image editor and also a digital painting tool. I have already shared what I have done using Krita.

                                          My inspiring A, B, Sketches book: https://sketchucation.com/shop/books/intermediate/2612-alphabet-inspired-sketches--inspiring-drills-for-architects--3d-artists-and-designers-

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                                          • ntxdaveN Offline
                                            ntxdave
                                            last edited by

                                            What tools do you use (mouse, Wacom tablet, or others)?

                                            Do you have any suggested courses/videos?

                                            I have some basic problems:

                                            • I am not a very good artist but I like to try
                                            • Sometimes (sometimes often) I cannot get any good ideas (probably related to the previous comment)
                                            • I would like to be able to combine things/thoughts like people like you and Pilou
                                            • Lastly, I sometimes do not have enough patience in the learning process (maybe it is an aging problem 😮 )
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