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more character sketches (AtS)
Gunn. Charles Gunn.
I wanted to color the one face with Photoshop to practice. I have to acquaint myself with PS eventually (even though I don't plan to switch to computer coloring anytime... ever). Anyway, I got unnerved after a few minutes because I'm still stuck at stage one (What's a layer?), so I got my markers and did it the old-fashioned way.
No way in hell is computer coloring faster than marker or watercolor. Maybe with routine it can be equally time-consuming, but I really can't imagine how this saves time. Still, I want to learn this technique to have an additional tool at my command.
I already printed
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miggy's comic coloring tutorial, but in order to work with that, I first have to get past the "what's a layer" stage. Stupid computer programs that come without handbooks. I'll buy "Photoshop for Dummies" or something like that.
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I love the one on the upper right hand side. Oh, Gunn. Awesome.
- Mona
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And oh, no! Just the LJ for the genderswitch epic (*sigh*) I'm writing with
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I loved the upper left one, and the upper right one. I can't say it's strikingly Gunn's face, but you're getting there. And anyway, I'd kill to have your talent.
Me? I'm a photoshop wiz, with very little actual drawing powers. This is why lately I've been trying my hand at vector art - it's a way to make illustrations on the computer, not by hand. It's lamer, I know this, but I work with what I can.
As to "what's a layer" and other PS mysteries - I can explain it all to you if you'd like. We can maybe meet over the messenger and do it play by play.
You'll see that the major advantage of working with a software is the fact that you can UNDO!!! And baby, that's priceless right there.
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Drawing is a lot more about practice than actual talent, though. All it takes in order to draw well is to draw a lot. Hm, I guess you need the drive, the desire... but he rest is just practice.
As to "what's a layer" and other PS mysteries - I can explain it all to you if you'd like. We can maybe meet over the messenger and do it play by play.
Excellent, thanks! Good to know. I'm gonna buy a Photoshop for Beginners book to get the basics down and get an idea what the program does. I'll come and bug you when I have specific questions. I don't like being ignorant. :p
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No way in hell is computer coloring faster than marker or watercolor.
I guess it depends on your background. Speaking as someone who sucks at watercolor, coloring with Photoshop is infinitely preferable!
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I'm photoshop user too.
At first I bought the lecture book,kind of "complete photoshop for just a week"
It's very helpful and save my time.
My friends who draw illustrations is using adobe Illustrator.
It's better for illustrations I heard.
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*nod* something like that, that's what I need. Just something really basic to get going. I'll check on Amazon, there must be dozens of books like that.
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I have no idea how to do a single thing with Photoshop, but good luck!
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That's just how I wanted it to come across. :) The one with the ax was the last one I drew of the six, I was really getting into the flow. Alas, then I had to stop and go to bed because it was four in the morning.
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I know nothing about photoshop so good luck.
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Yeah. I'm thinking of the scene where Fred says, "Your're so pretty," and he really is.
I'll probably colour some of the others as well, but with Photoshop this time.
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You are absolutely awesome. I think the coloring came out beautifully.
Layers are--pretend that you're drawing on transparent sheets all stacked on top of one another in a particular order. So at the bottom sheet you can have, I don't know, a scene full o' grass. Then right above it you do a cow. Then above that you do the cow's spots. Even better--you can hide the cow by moving it behind the grass. Or you can leave the thing in order and have the grass show through the cow by changing the transparency. The possibilities are endless! It's a great way to break down a picture into components that you can work on independently without messing other components up in the process. Like if you're not happy with the cow, you erase it from the layer, but you don't have to redraw the whole chunk o' grass it took up in the picture. I guess the thing I always think of is cel-based animation. Does that help?
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Alas, I'm in Bill Gates' clutches. Most graphic artists prefer Mac, but I'm used to Windows by now and didn't feel like making the switch. I got a Wacom tablet, too. It's new and quite nifty, but I have to remind myself to use it since I'm still a lot faster with my mouse and hot keys.
You are absolutely awesome. I think the coloring came out beautifully.
Oh, thanks! I'm happy you like it. Copic markers are good for colouring little details like in this one. For larger areas I prefer watercolours because you can get much more diverse effects.
Angel's going to be next. What can I say, I'm very inspired all of a sudden. :o)
The possibilities are endless! It's a great way to break down a picture into components that you can work on independently without messing other components up in the process. Like if you're not happy with the cow, you erase it from the layer, but you don't have to redraw the whole chunk o' grass it took up in the picture. I guess the thing I always think of is cel-based animation. Does that help?
Yeah, this is what I assumed it does. It does sound useful... just have to figure out how to work with them. Randomly clicking on menu points didn't get me far. A good beginner's book should do the trick.
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Yay Angel! *can't wait*
Have fun figuring out Photoshop layers! I remember getting a book on Corel Painter through interlibrary loan at college so I could figure out baaaaaare basics. I've never used Photoshop but it looks a lot scarier. Maybe it's familiarity factor. ^_^
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Thanks for sharing.
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Yeah, he can pull off street clothes and a suit equally well.
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Simply gorgeous.