WIN 50k - Vanity Drawing Contest

[Kokonani]

Thanks everyone!

Vystirch have you ever look into Gimp? It is a free program that was designed for all the starving digital artists out there...basically it is a good free alternative to Photoshop. I took a look at it, while the tools are slightly different it has very similar capabilities...such as cropping (with masking not lasso unfortunately but it works). I was able to get photoshop because on a student discount...still cost a bit but worth it for me (since I am an art student)

[Vystirch]

Thanks everyone!

Vystirch have you ever look into Gimp? It is a free program that was designed for all the starving digital artists out there...basically it is a good free alternative to Photoshop. I took a look at it, while the tools are slightly different it has very similar capabilities...such as cropping (with masking not lasso unfortunately but it works). I was able to get photoshop because on a student discount...still cost a bit but worth it for me (since I am an art student)

I plan on going into graphic arts, so I should get photoshop eventually.

[abrai]

Here's mine. Sorry, I got lazy on doing the mage toon and honestly, I hate its looks. Sorry.

[Snoooooopy]

Here's mine. Sorry, I got lazy on doing the mage toon and honestly, I hate its looks. Sorry.

koooooool!!!

[Snoooooopy]

here is my 2nd entry. I got carried away doing it...it is so zen Anyway...I guess you can call this the Ninja & Samurai set. I started this entire idea focused on the rogue (the only character I play). I wanted something girly as per Rahrahree's request but still maintain the rogue's image of quick and deadliness...so no brainer...a ninja! Hope you like.

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wow are u serious!?!!?! lol good job buddy!

[Kokonani]

@ Abrai
Nice entry! I know what you mean about the sorcerer! Its very hard trying to make a walking blueberry look cool :-)

[Snoooooopy]

what programs u guys use for making it soo kool like this??

[abrai]

@ Abrai
Nice entry! I know what you mean about the sorcerer! Its very hard trying to make a walking blueberry look cool :-)

Thank you. I got inspired by your works too. I was just really lazy. I made those coz I was bored that time. And a few minutes, I got lazy.. ran out of ideas tbh.

@snoopy photoshop thanks.

[Kokonani]

I just thought of a cool armour for the sorcerer....a sorcerer size hamster ball! 50% damage reduction bonus!

Hey Snoop, Photoshop here too.

[Vystirch]

what programs u guys use for making it soo kool like this??

Sketchbook Pro for iPad

[Kokonani]

I just now have the time to update and play ...once I checked out the new rogue vanity i realized I'm psychic! The thought of ninja was in the air

[octavos]

I had to join,...Up my ally Ill have color variations in a few

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[Vystirch]

I had to join,...Up my ally

Ill have color variations in a few

Ooooo ahhhh, loving these.

[razerfingers]

So i wanna do this for fun. But heres my dillemea you guys speak of using photoshop i have photoshop elements. Could that work too? I noticed it doesnt have the same tools as photoshop cs6 but im a little curious on what you guys suggest.

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[Kokonani]

So i wanna do this for fun. But heres my dillemea you guys speak of using photoshop i have photoshop elements. Could that work too? I noticed it doesnt have the same tools as photoshop cs6 but im a little curious on what you guys suggest.

I've never used Photoshop Elements just because I got my hands on Photoshop C6 first. I did take a look at the tools in Photoshop elements and from what I've seen, it has all the tools you need.

The basic and most importants tools you need to know are:

Layers - allows you to work on different parts of the project without ruining the whole; allows you to stack/partial hide layers (good for making plate armor). Theres more that layers can do...such as using it to darken, lighten, give subtle pattern to the layers underneath etc. I sometimes even use it as a template to delete other part of other layers. Oh last but not the least, duplicating a layer can save you some time. For example, most of my entries above, I only did one side of the armor and just duplicated that side, flip it horizontally, and edit/retouch up on the other side.


Selection tool of your choice (Lasso tools, mask, or pen tool) - according to an article I read on some professional graphic art magazine, they said that "if you are not using the pen tool to select than you are doing it wrong!". I say just do what ever you feel comfortable with. If it's a professional commercial piece then sure go with the pen (cause pens grab all the gradient pixels).

Brush tools- there are different types of brushes you can download and create really cool pre-drawn patterns for you...such as scary trees, clouds, etc. Very fun. I use the soft brush a lot to shade or lighten although you can use the burn and dodge tools for those as well...I tend to use both.

Really there is no one way to do things in Photoshop or Photoshop type programs. By the way, use these tools in combination of each other not in isolation of each other...for example, use selection and the brush tool to paint/shade or highlight a selected area. Also, like my teachers have always said, these new computer programs are real cool but you still need to know basic drawing, understanding shapes and colors for your work to work.

[razerfingers]

I've never used Photoshop Elements just because I got my hands on Photoshop C6 first. I did take a look at the tools in Photoshop elements and from what I've seen, it has all the tools you need.

The basic and most importants tools you need to know are:

Layers - allows you to work on different parts of the project without ruining the whole; allows you to stack/partial hide layers (good for making plate armor). Theres more that layers can do...such as using it to darken, lighten, give subtle pattern to the layers underneath etc. I sometimes even use it as a template to delete other part of other layers. Oh last but not the least, duplicating a layer can save you some time. For example, most of my entries above, I only did one side of the armor and just duplicated that side, flip it horizontally, and edit/retouch up on the other side.


Selection tool of your choice (Lasso tools, mask, or pen tool) - according to an article I read on some professional graphic art magazine, they said that "if you are not using the pen tool to select than you are doing it wrong!". I say just do what ever you feel comfortable with. If it's a professional commercial piece then sure go with the pen (cause pens grab all the gradient pixels).

Brush tools- there are different types of brushes you can download and create really cool pre-drawn patterns for you...such as scary trees, clouds, etc. Very fun. I use the soft brush a lot to shade or lighten although you can use the burn and dodge tools for those as well...I tend to use both.

Really there is no one way to do things in Photoshop or Photoshop type programs. By the way, use these tools in combination of each other not in isolation of each other...for example, use selection and the brush tool to paint/shade or highlight a selected area. Also, like my teachers have always said, these new computer programs are real cool but you still need to know basic drawing, understanding shapes and colors for your work to work.

Cool thanks! Because i got it free with a bamboo tablet well my dad bought the tablet but um... I sorta jacked it :P

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[wowdah]

OMG guys, HOW IN THE WORLD ARE YOU GONNA PICK A WINNER . LOL there should be 7 winners or more i say

[Posh]

oh it's Marceline

[moonway03]

I had to join,...Up my ally Ill have color variations in a few

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Devs! I want these!!

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[Vystirch]

Wow, how are you gonna chose?.... You might need to award like 5 prizes.