Which is the reason I haven't submitted anything of late. I've been attempting to advance my own skills into more useful areas, mainly digital painting.

Now, I really do want to this and I've put quite a bit of work into trying to get somewhere with it. But, I haven't gotten anywhere really. Actually, I've gotten nowhere :/

I've looked at some tutorials, but most discuss general techniques, such as blending and what not. None of them were that thorough either, I never got enough information to get much of anywhere, as I said before.

My other real issue, is the fact that my general art skills when it comes to drawing are limited in themselves. I never drew/painted much, nor seriously. Although, I always stick to the mindset that you can learn what you do not know, as long as you're willing. I have tried digging for information, but I haven't been able to find much that was useful.

I ask anyone who happens to read this to please link any good sites that discuss techniques to draw/paint environments and humans. As well as lighting, color theory, and flow. Also, those discussing digital painting in itself. If it matters, I am particularly interested in more realistic painting, not ultra-realism though. As for environments, I would like to learn the art of painting science fiction landscapes, the science fiction subject also goes for the humans.

Thank you for the help,

- Eric