more character sketches (AtS)

[astridv]

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 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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[astridv.livejournal.com]

Me? I'm a photoshop wiz, with very little actual drawing powers.

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