Panda's Artsies-MS Paint Stuff - (Piyanna; Blues/Dark Blues)

[Panda]

To FabiChan - Hehe, thanks for the tips. I appreciate them very much. ^^

[FabiChan]

1.- I use Photoshop 7.0 and sometimes Painter 7.

2.- I draw on paper (tabletless ;_ scan and then color on the computer!

3.- Well if you want a clean, clean sketch you might want to erase them! Or just before you start sketching use a lighter pencil so when you erase it's easier. I suggest using Faber Castelle erasers because they don't ruin your drawing!

4.- I ink my drawings with a fine ink pen, and then scan it. Sometimes I use the mouse for a uber-clean inking. (Also that depends of the effect you wanna create) It depends o0; if you have a tablet use it, tho. If not you always have your ink pen! <3
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[Featherdust]

Aaaah. It's like asking for a CGing tutorial. @_@
I'll try to answer.

1.) I use Photoshop. Or rather, I did until the trial ran out.

2.) I draw on the paper and scan. I suck with drawing with a mouse. o.O

3.) Usually, if there's smudges and markings or such on the drawing after I've scanned it, I just use the eraser on the computer and wipe it all out. This is only if the drawing isn't colored though. If there's smudges on any parts of the paper that aren't colored, then I do the same thing.

4.) I rarely ink my drawings. Rarely. Unless I plan to color them in with colored pencils. If I plan to CG them on the computer, I make another layer in photoshop, trace over the pencil with black, and then go back to the original layer and erase all the pencil so that only the lineart is left.

Coloring on the computer is very time-consuming though, which is why I usually shade my drawings instead. ^ ^;
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[Panda]

[kuro-kitsune]

1) I do everything by hand. ;P I only change the hue/saturation/brightness on compy-chan here. *pats computer*

2) Like I said, I do everything by hand. Which is why if you look at my art closely, you'll see where I paused and started up again (particularily in my Shaman Halloween one. ) Sharpies and Sakura pens are my best friend~ oh, and the 0.5 mechanical pencils.

3) .... I only kill the very obvious blots... 6>.> <.<a

4) Sakura pens~~ ~/o/ \o\~ >D

I have no skill with CGing. I find doing it all by hand is way more fun. That, and I can blend colours much more easily with my pencils. But then again, I don't have Photoshop or Painter.

drat... Late again. XD Everyone loves my Vampire Blues/Enzan and Searchman/Laika~~

You know, for me, it's normally easier to draw the object the person is holding then draw the hand accordingly (if only very roughly. :/ ). You'll get better!!

~kuro-kitsune~

[Arumakan]

Q = What program do you use to color your images?

A = I use Adobe Photoshop 7.0.

Q = Probably an obvious question, but do you draw on paper, scan, and then color on the computer? Or do you draw on the computer or use a tablet pen?

A = It depends. If it's Oekaki, you start digitally. If I draw it by hand, I'll scan it.

Q = When you scan the image off of the paper, how do you get rid of all those flecks of shades of white to gray? It take a long time for me to get rid of them, and usually I get too lazy to do so so I just color over them. (or do you just do that?)

A = Actually, there's a WAY simpler way. When you scan it, set your picture contrast and levels so it's COMPLETELY black and white with no grays. Then Open the little Layers box and click the "Channels" tab.

On the bottom left-hand-side of that menu, you'll see a circle (kinda looks like a firework gave off) button. Click on that and that'll select all the white on your picture. Then just hit "Delete", and you're all good to go.

Q = For line-tracing, do you just trace your pictures on paper with an ink pen or do you trace on the computer?

A = Since I'm not a tablet user, I ink my things by hand either with fineliner (Pilot 0.5mm, that's the best I got. T_T) or with my inking pen my friend got me from Japan. Obviously, I prefer the inking pen.

Tracing things on the computer can give in inaccurate results, so I just do them by hand..... probably even if I DO get a tablet.

Hope that helps. :]

[Magicman DX]

well a cute styled pict oh i love tho see that!!! >_<
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[Panda]

Thanks to all who answered my questions, and for the hundredth time, I really appreciate it.

Anyway, I do not have any new art at the moment. I did draw one today of Glacier in yet, another different style (I'm looking for the perfect one), but this one isn't scanned yet. Then if I'm in the mood, I'll use some of the people's answers who answered my question, too.

Soon I won't be able to draw as much, wait, scratch that, I won't be able to post art as fast beginning this Monday. Fall break is ending, and school starts again in three days. And then I have a test to study for so that will keep me busy for just a bit.

[N2-0 Night]

1. What program do you use to color your images?
Adobe Photoshop CS. Enough said :] .

2. Probably an obvious question, but do you draw on paper, scan, and then color on the computer? Or do you draw on the computer or use a tablet pen?
I draw on paper. I could draw on PC (like those Oekaki things), but it takes time. I haven't seen a tablet pen (yet).

3. When you scan the image off of the paper, how do you get rid of all those flecks of shades of white to gray? It take a long time for me to get rid of them, and usually I get too lazy to do so so I just color over them. (or do you just do that?)
Well, in Photoshop, there is this function called Levels (Ctrl+L, or Image>Adjustment>Levels). When used properly, it could get rid of specks, darken lines, and clear spaces up. If that doesn't work, I erase things manually. Most of the times, the latter happens -_-; ...

4. For line-tracing, do you just trace your pictures on paper with an ink pen or do you trace on the computer?
For the life of me, I can't use ink. I just thicken and darken my pencil lines so it appears clearly after scanning. When some lines break up afterwards, I just trace it again on the PC.
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[Panda]

I haven't posted in my topic for a while, and I hope it's still okay to do so. (and if it's not, please tell me). Anyway, I feel guilty doing so since I haven't posted in a while and I'm only going to post one picture but anyway...

A pic of Glacier and Ruka. Actually, Glacier in her new design. (I'll still be editting it):

http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2005-2/951460/GlacierandRuka2.jpg
(^ I have trouble with hands, give me tips pwease...)

I intended on coloring the above image, but decided against it. I'd probably color a newer newer picture once I scan it.

Note: I am unable to post images as fast as I intend do (like after I draw them) due to the fact that the scanner I use is not hooked up to the computer I currently use. The scanner is in another room and hooked up to a different computer on which my brother plays on. So if I wanted to scan some pictures, I'd have to wait for a time when he isn't on the computer and that's quite rare...o_O

[Jean]

Awww, cute pose. X3 I'm pretty sure you're allowed to revive your own art topic.
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[kuro-kitsune]

wai~~

ruka looks so... FLUFFY (but, whomg, it looks kinda like my dog. O_o?? )

See? You are improving! XD you are so going to beat me in drawing one day~~

~kuro-kitsune~

[Panda]

Err...I hope it's still okay to post after a long while, if not, tell me so.

Anyway, I'm guilty of the fact that since I haven't posted in a while, I'm only posting one image and it's not even Rockman-related. ^^u But anyway, I've been learning a lot of stuff on Deviantart, and recently I've come accross two tutorials on MS Paint drawing, and it amazed me because these artists have a real talent for such a simple program. (or at least I refer to it as a simple program.) I also learned a few new techniques for Paint, too. Anyway, this is what I've finished drawing just a while ago. (I wasn't keeping track of time, never do, never have.):

http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2005-2/951460/Lavender.jpg
(^ Not all of the lines are straight/perfect, I know.)

I don't know what that is, but I named it Lavender. xP Drawn in MS Paint and colored in MS Paint and Photo Impression 4 for the eyes. Note that this is a completely new style for me, too.

[devastati]

wow i really like it, looks cute and cuddly ^w^ i cant use MS Paint for more than five minutes without giving up T^T
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it has been 700 days since i saw Dark Blues and claimed him as mine (Mar 18, 2006)

[kuro-kitsune]

whoa~~

It looks like a design for a Pokemon... O.O It's so... Pretty!!

^-^ Good job!! (considering I can't even colour on the computer, let alone draw on it)

Haha, everyone is on DA.

~kuro-kitsune~

[Panda]

Thanks for the comments you two! ^-^

Anyway, another MS Paint picture. JPG format ruins it all...

http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2005-2/951460/RukaandLavender.jpg
(^ Ruka (the yellow one) and Lavender (purpleish one) if you didn't know.)

Can't type much...fingers keep freezing...xP

[kuro-kitsune]

i've already told you on YIM that I like Ruka more but still.

^__^ Both of them are really adorable.

~kuro-kitsune~

[Featherdust]

The original Lavendar pic looks like it could be a cross between a Digimon and a Neopet. I don't consider that a bad thing, though. It's quite cute. ^ ^ The coloring and lines are awesome for an MS Paint job. Well done.
The pic of Lavendar and Ruka is absolutely adorable. :D
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[devastati]

i like Lavendar better personally, and it does remind me of a Neopet ^w^
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[Panda]

I suppose Lavender looks sort of like a Digimon, Neopet, and/or Pokemon designish thing, but I think I lack the certain "style" of those types of critters. xD Thanks for the comments though!

Anyway, a new picture. This is of one of my Pokemon comic characters named Piyanna Shiek. Back on pikarchi, I've shown several images of various things from my comicbook (Which was called Poke'NoteBook) and since my friend and I (Yes, maybe it really isn't my book, it's ours then. ^o^) have started drawing our 5th book, continuing our wondeful series. Again, drawn in MS Paint.

http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2005-2/951460/PiyannaFinished.jpg
(^ In this picture, Piyanna is in her school uniform. Piyanna is a Pichu by the way...with hair. ^__^)