Tutorials 1. Tone Specs -- Lisa Hutchinson 2. Menus in Manga Studio Debut (new)-- Brian Jeffrey Durham. TONE SPECS for Manga Studio Ex 3.0 by Lisa Hutchinson Manga Studio This is a VERY BASIC tone application guide originally used for Shelter of Wings, Vol 1, with slight modifications. There are different ways to apply tones in MS; if you know of faster ways, let us know. We want the LEAST AMOUNT OF TONES with the most effect for each image, so the same tone can be used for face, hair, clothing, etc. Don’t overkill! Please keep a list of tone “Favorites” in the Tone window that you can use over and over again, specifically for faces, certain aspects of characters, clothing. Applying TONES: Open an existing template, import psd image and adjust into frame OR Create a new template, draw image with pen tools (etc.) These are the palettes I always keep open: Tones Layers Hand tool options Layers properties Tools A good simple tutorial is in the User’s Guide under “HOW TO APPLY TONES”. Things to avoid:
Tutorials All these short tutorials are part of a larger and much more in-depth book I wrote on how to draw caricatures called now available to order online . One of the most common problems I hear about from other caricaturists is that women are harder to draw than men. Many struggle to make their caricatures of women look feminine, and often feel their female subjects look like “drag queens”. I think it’s a myth that women, particularly beautiful women, are harder to caricature than men. Superficially there are a lot of facial elements that identify a given subject as male or female. These are only superficial things, though. Skeletal differences between the sexes are well documented. The female skull is generally smaller and lighter than the male’s. The jaw is actually a key element to the masculine/feminine definition of a subject, and represents the most dynamic differences between the faces of the sexes. {*style:<i> <b>Jackie O </b>‘s features are classic feminine </i>*} This
How to Draw Ears For a video version of this tutorial visit www.proko.com/how-to-draw-ears-anatomy-and-structure In this tutorial I will go over the parts of the ear and suggest an easy way to remember all these complex shapes. At the end, I will show a step by step of an ear drawing. Basic Forms The simplified volume of the ear is very much like a megaphone. This is easier to see from the back, where the concha is like the tubular part and the helix is the lip part of the megaphone. Just Remember “why?” At first glance the shapes in the ear seem random and confusing. Placement of the Ears The ears lie in the middle third of the face. In Perspective During an up-tilt or down-tilt the placement of the ears is very important since doing it incorrectly can break the illusion of a tilt. Anatomical Information Shading the Complex Forms of the Ear Concha The concha is the bowl-shaped part that attaches the back of the ear to the head. Helix The Helix is a semi-cylindrical form and should be shaded as such. Antihelix
25 Tutorials for Using Illustrator and Photoshop Together for Outstanding Results Photoshop and Illustrator are two of the most indispensable tools for web and graphic designers. For those of us who are always looking to learn more and improve skills, there are plenty of great tutorials out there for each of these programs. Most designers feel a bit more comfortable in one over the other as a result of more experience or better understanding. In this post we’ll feature 25 of the best tutorials that utilize both Illustrator and Photoshop to create amazing results. Looking for hosting? lolita_handbook: Sewing ♥Fabrics♥The lolita fabric of choice is typically nice cotton and other natural fibers. Microsuede or high quality velvet is occasionally used for classic lolita styles (such as by Mary Magdalene), and wool is often used for winter coats. Polyester and other synthetic fabrics are unusual. Solids - honestly any color will work for the most part as long as it's pretty and elegant. Puke green is probably out, and lime green is a bit wonky, but like a nice muted green is wonderful. Prints - most loli prints tend to be floral, but if you find a really cute fabric with little cakes or ballet shoes then that can also be a great print to use. ♥Trims♥Lace - see guide below Ruffles Pintucks Ribbons and bows Motifs and appliques - there are tons of good loli motifs to work into your outfit, I'll list a few here with some examples. Animals:♥ ♥ ♥ Cakes/Deserts:♥ Cards♥ Crosses:♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ Crowns:♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ Fairy Tale:♥ Flowers:♥ Fruit:♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ Musical Notes:♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ Skulls:♥ ♥ ♥Also pretty good:(Beading)
Chumpmonkey's Electronic Cartoonatorium The hand The hands are a notorious source of frustration. This section won't concentrate on the muscle structure, since the hand is very complex in this regard, and knowing this won't help much in drawing them. Instead, we'll look at proportions, range of motion, and possible simplifications. Structure and proportions Figure 2.20. There is a very easy and surprisingly accurate way to remember the proportions of an adult's hand. The palm of the hand houses the metacarpal bones. The palm of the hand can be simplified to a box. Figure 2.21. Notice that the box does not line up with the contour of the fingers. The two black arrows in the previous figure show how the little finger can move up and down. Figure 2.22. Take a look at some examples of how to use this model: Figure 2.23. The first one is a relaxed pose. This is certainly not the only way to draw a hand.
8 Drawing Exercises That Every Artist Should Practice | today in art Wire Drawing Exercise Example from save-janos.net – this example has been placed on a painted acrylic background With this exercise you are not going to be drawing at all. All you need is some wire and a pair of pliers with cutters. Non-dominant Hand Give your non-dominant hand a chance to shine. Draw Vertically you should be doing most of these drawing exercises vertically if you have an easel or drawing horse. Continuous Contour Line Drawing Examples from Draw and Paint Online A Continuous Contour Line Drawing is an exercise to help us focus on the line. Continuous Blind Contour Line Drawing Example from Anne Leuck Feldhaus If you enjoy the contour line exercise, then you should certainly try this one. Gesture Drawing Example from about.com – the one on the right is an example of tighter more expressive execution In this exercise you want to get as much information down on the paper in short amount of time. Draw the Negative Space Value Drawing Exercise
Build an Ultra-Portable String Tripod | BH inDepth There are times when it helps to have a tripod. When it’s getting dark out, or when you’re using a telephoto lens, sometimes you need a tripod to help steady the shot. The problem is that you have to have a tripod with you in order to use it, so you have to carry it, and tripods can be heavy. Here’s a way to build a string tripod that will fit in your pants pocket or in a pocket of your camera bag so you can always have it with you. A string tripod isn’t really a tripod at all, but it will help you hold a camera steady. First, make sure your eye bolt will screw into your camera’s tripod socket.
... How to Draw the Nose Update 09-26-2012 – Above is a video version of this tutorial. For more video tutorials visit Proko.com and subscribe to the newsletter In this tutorial I will go over the structure of the nose and give detailed information about the bridge, ball, and nostrils of the nose. At the end, I will show a step by step of a nose drawing. The Major Planes When drawing the nose, I’ll usually start by indicating the 4 major planes – top, 2 sides, and bottom. Anatomical Information I think the anatomical shapes in the nose are really interesting. The Minor Planes It’s important to memorize the subtle plane changes in all the different part of the nose. Minor Planes of the Bridge The Glabella is shaped like a keystone. Minor Planes of the Ball The ball of the nose isn’t perfectly round, but has very distinct plane changes. Minor planes of the Nostrils The nostrils, also called wings, curl under themselves similar to the septum. Drawing the Nose 4. Made a video version of this tutorial.