Backgrounds

[Anonymous No.2805940]

How do you make a background less boring? (ex: pure fucking white)

I have noticed people are getting lazier with backgrounds when working on illustrations. Is there any way to avoid the whole color blotch background filler?

[Anonymous No.2805951]

>>2805940
this is like asking "How do i design a cool original character"

Just study your favorite artists, and think about what they are doing and trying to accompolish

[Anonymous No.2805959]

>color blotch background filler
what is that supposed to be?

You could just place your character in a fitting scene, but keep it simple.
More a suggestion than a detailed background

[Anonymous No.2806018]

>>2805959

I think he means using a solid color as a background.

I say get creative anon. Sometimes you don't need a flashy background.

[Anonymous No.2806025]

>>2805951

N...no?

I'm simply asking what are some creative alternatives to making backgrounds for a complete illustrations.

Not looking for unique, just something new and out of the norm.

[Anonymous No.2806032]

>>2805959

Yes what >>2806018 said.

Actually, your pic related is pretty creative method.

I'm just kinda over leaving the background blank/seeking new ways of expanding in that region.

[Anonymous No.2806158]

Why would you even want a background, that seems boring.

[Anonymous No.2806168]

>>2806032
I am guessing you are mostly thinking about character illustrations?
A background gives you the opportunity to add storytelling. Where is the person? Are other people there? What's the weather like?
Even without the creation of a fully realized background there's a lot you could do. Some common things that I see a lot are: adding a horizon line, create ground and sky and add cast shadows to ground the figures, clouds/fog, implied silhouettes of people or buildings, making several same elements in various sizes and overlapping is a simple way to quickly imply depth/ establish perspective.
Maybe think about if you were to photograph someone or an object, if you could place them anwhere, where would you do it? What would be seen in the back?

You can create patterns. An element that is related to the character or its environment could be made into a pattern eg, instead of painting a street with a house on fire for your pyromaniac protagonist, it could just be one fiery inferno/wall of flames.
If you want something more abstract or decorative you can do ornaments and shit, look at artists like alphonse mucha.
Not sure if this is what you had in mind, it's pretty basic.

pic related, a simple background that isn't white. tiles are also an easy and effective way to create perspective, seeing as it is basically a grid left visible.

[Anonymous No.2806396]

>>2806168

Yeah, actually.
I've seen alot of that done with depth, sometimes the world within the picture is much bigger than that vast of white. The grid serves as a stylized element too

You know you seem to have the right idea! Kinda spot on, do you by any chance have anymore similar visuals?

[Anonymous No.2806587]

>>2806396
sure do

[Anonymous No.2806589]

[Anonymous No.2806590]

An image like this would have a completely different feel with a blank background.

[Anonymous No.2806591]

I guess when in doubt, you can always just add an American flag.

[Anonymous No.2806593]

[Anonymous No.2806594]

Fields are common too.

[Anonymous No.2806595]

>>2806594

[Anonymous No.2806596]

I guess when in doubt, you can always just add an American flag.

[Anonymous No.2806597]

It's only blurred clouds, but it's instant perspective.

[Anonymous No.2806599]

[Anonymous No.2806706]

>>2806596
This makes me uncomfortable but I like it?

[Anonymous No.2806998]

[Anonymous No.2807013]

>>2806599
this bitch can't decide if she's in the desert or the tundra

[Anonymous No.2807165]

>>2807013

Kek