Background Practice (Patreon)

I've been putting off backgrounds for a long time and finally decided to take a little time to practice and try to figure out a proper style. This was almost entirely inspired by the background art in Toilet-bound Hanako-kun. (Title aside it's got really gorgeous background art.

I also played around with the fringe setting in SAI to give things a blockier more defined shape. This is what the 4 version are for. First has 0 fringe, second has 25%, third is 50% and the last in 100% fringe.

So yeah, this scene isn't for anything in particular. I just wanted to throw something together that would like me, "quickly" practice a bunch of environmental elements that I might want to use. Plants, rocks, walls, and floors primarily. Plus some dramatic lighting and shadows.

It's definitely no where near perfect and I have a lot of issues with it. I think it's a step in the right direction though. I'll probably try and do some more stuff like this eventually.

If anyone has tips or suggestions please let me know, and let me know what fringe ya'll think looks best.

Have a great week. <3