Artist of SH, i need help.

c37 · 2026-04-26T07:14:26+0100

I am trying to create my own art style, and I have always found controlled chaotic lines inside the art pretty. I want to know how to do that, I would appreciate it if someone could help. I am going to attach a few images as references.

I tried to create those chaotic lines, I want to know others' opinion.

Lanxue · 2026-04-26T08:06:18+0100

It reminds me of traditional ink drawings, you might be able to use some of that kind of thing for reference.

c37 · 2026-04-26T08:10:22+0100

Lanxue said:
It reminds me of traditional ink drawings, you might be able to use some of that kind of thing for reference.

I tried to draw more and ended up with this. What do you think?

Lanxue · 2026-04-26T08:18:21+0100

c37 said:
View attachment 48743 I tried to draw more and ended up with this. What do you think?

If you're trying to replicate the style of the references you gave earlier, it looks like they have a pretty plain base color airbrushed on, then draw over it with a pure black hard round brush and other details with that brush. It doesn't look like there's much, if any smudge used there.

c37 · 2026-04-26T08:32:37+0100

Lanxue said:
If you're trying to replicate the style of the references you gave earlier, it looks like they have a pretty plain base color airbrushed on, then draw over it with a pure black hard round brush and other details with that brush. It doesn't look like there's much, if any smudge used there.

Not completely replicate, but I get what you said.

GrimmZero · 2026-04-26T12:55:27+0100

c37 said:
Not completely replicate, but I get what you said.

hey could we talk like somewhere else maybe discord.

DarkCrinkle · 2026-04-26T13:24:44+0100

This could be my own interpretation but maybe you can achieve a similar effect by painting your canvas on with hard brush and erasing the edges with soft brush like smokey effect. Keep some parts sharp while some areas fade for emphasis of the shape. You can also play around with pen pressure to make the brush flow fade on the tip.

c37 · 2026-04-26T14:08:26+0100

DarkCrinkle said:
This could be my own interpretation but maybe you can achieve a similar effect by painting your canvas on with hard brush and erasing the edges with soft brush like smokey effect. Keep some parts sharp while some areas fade for emphasis of the shape. You can also play around with pen pressure to make the brush flow fade on the tip.

I used a wet brush with rough edges. Is it a soft or hard brush? Ig the ones that blend are soft brushed right?

McPhoenixDavid · 2026-04-26T14:52:35+0100

GrimmZero said:
hey could we talk like somewhere else maybe discord.

Uh-oh. Scam-bot alert.

Vermillion_Avex · 2026-04-26T14:56:22+0100

GrimmZero said:
hey could we talk like somewhere else maybe discord.

Damn, there are scambots even in the forums??

tiaf · 2026-04-26T14:59:36+0100

First of all, your line directions are too straight and parallel to each other/canvas edges. Composition wise it’s boring.

Second, the refs still have a general flow all lines follow; like twigs spreading out from a tree. Your painting doesn’t.

Third, the use of wet brush makes your colors muddy and lines unclear. Your goal examples have a sketch like lineart with hard sharp edges. The color underneath aren’t blended much, maybe blurred or applied with an airbrush.

The intentional chaotic takes practice, there is no real hack or guide to do it.

Alski · 2026-04-26T15:12:31+0100

McPhoenixDavid said:
Uh-oh. Scam-bot alert.

Vermillion_Avex said:
Damn, there are scambots even in the forums??

That was my thought too, but they apear to have a story on the main site so im inclined to think they were either trying to be funny or are ignorant of how it came across.

DarkCrinkle · 2026-04-26T15:13:07+0100

c37 said:
I used a wet brush with rough edges. Is it a soft or hard brush? Ig the ones that blend are soft brushed right?

I think its considered a rough brush, seeing that you're using krita. Soft brushes tend to blend or have softer edges.

Imo, the wet bristle rough has a texture that may not resemble much of smokey effect and may look like sand/dust floaties in the air with this technique, but you can give it a try and see if it suits your stylistic choice.

Left side : Basic Brush + Soft Eraser Right side: Wet Bristle Rough + Soft Eraser

c37 · 2026-04-26T15:36:34+0100

tiaf said:
First of all, your line directions are too straight and parallel to each other/canvas edges. Composition wise it’s boring.
View attachment 48748

Second, the refs still have a general flow all lines follow; like twigs spreading out from a tree. Your painting doesn’t.
View attachment 48747Third, the use of wet brush makes your colors muddy and lines unclear. Your goal examples have a sketch like lineart with hard sharp edges. The color underneath aren’t blended much, maybe blurred or applied with an airbrush.

The intentional chaotic takes practice, there is no real hack or guide to do it.

Okay, I'll keep your advice in mind. Regarding Refs, they are not really refs, I added those black lines as shadows.

DarkCrinkle said:
I think its considered a rough brush, seeing that you're using krita. Soft brushes tend to blend or have softer edges.

Imo, the wet bristle rough has a texture that may not resemble much of smokey effect and may look like sand/dust floaties in the air with this technique, but you can give it a try and see if it suits your stylistic choice.

Left side : Basic Brush + Soft Eraser Right side: Wet Bristle Rough + Soft Eraser
View attachment 48750

Thank you, I'll look into this.

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