3DTotal's Geo2D

This eBook tutorial series resolves around the use of 3D as a starting point for digital painting. In particular we will explore the value of Google SketchUp, a free program enabling users to quickly build 3d environments using a set of intuitive tools. This technique is used by many contemporary artists and is a quick and effective way to establish correct perspective as well as offering a moveable camera in order to experiment with compositions. As a 3D package SketchUp is easy to learn and does not require hours of training. As an artist wishing to draw complicated scenes, this approach can prove a valuable starting point for producing a template on which to paint over.