-Tomoe and Gen- tablet and openCanvas/Photoshop by Amy

Amy · Post by **Amy** » Mon Dec 26, 2005 22:47 -0700

More Tomoe, huh Mayhem? I'll keep her in mind^_^ But I didn't know you drew at all! Have you posted any pictures?

I'm not sure there is a word for the way she's feeling Fanfan. Confidence, amusement, compassion. I find that as most colors are a mix of shades and not merely red or green or purple, people too usually feel and think in more complexity then can be fully summoned in one word. That's important to remember when drawing them, I think.

Ziritrion, I use openCanvas for sketching, inking, and coloring. Photoshop is used to size, save, and add any final embellishments to the piece that don't directly involve the drawing itself. (Soft light, transparencies, and so on)

openCanvas Tutorial http://studio.pinnacle-elite.com/tutori ... orial.html

Ink with mouse(Photoshop) http://www.deviantart.com/view/21814747/

I haven't actually tried the second one, but it might work! Though, if you're going to do any amount of drawing, I'd recommend you get yourself a Medion graphics tablet. They're a great little tablet and only coast $50 for a 9"x12" My sister got one for Christmas, it works great^_^

Buslady, I definitely think you should do another drawing of Gen! I mean, he's so fun to draw- why not, right? Your sketches really are lovely, but if you wanted to do an ink drawing or something more finished, that would be cool too!

And don't worry Aoki, just keep drawing! You'll get faster and stronger too. It's the way we all grow as artists^_^ And you've already reached a level in your learning that not everyone sticks to long enough to achieve. You should be happy with yourself^_^

Post by **Mayhem** » Tue Dec 27, 2005 7:01 -0700

Trust me, that interpretation of Tomoe is just so ultra cute, I could just eat her up

As for myself, well I used to draw a bit when I was younger. When I had more time. But the scientific part of my brain took over more of my creative side, and today, well I'd be lucky to get some stick men looking good

My brother on the other hand, went in the opposite direction. Though I don't think he's hand-drawn in a while either, it's all computer design and artistry at the moment.

Colin Solan · Post by **Colin Solan** » Sat Jan 07, 2006 13:10 -0700

Another great one!! I love Tomoe's hair

White Phoenix · Post by **White Phoenix** » Wed Jan 11, 2006 0:11 -0700

I'm curious as to what that game they are playing is called, and what the goal of it is. I play chess, and relatively good at it(2nd place in my Club), and am eager to learn about more classical stratedgy games.

ziritrion · Post by **ziritrion** » Wed Jan 11, 2006 2:53 -0700

Thanks for the info Amy. I've recently started to learn how to draw because we lack artists at my faculty's magazine, and since we have a bunch of crazy ideas flying around I decided to start drawing so I could do something more besides writing

. When I become good enough as to not be ashamed to show it outside the office, I'll post a few drawings here.

White Phoenix, that game is called Go. The rules are pretty simple but gameplay is complex. My university has a Go club and they always set up games for beginners at the faculties' parties.

Cyberwolf · Post by **Cyberwolf** » Sat Jan 21, 2006 20:25 -0700

Excellent piece with an idea that doesn't involve brandishing swords for a change-yet greater nonetheless for capturing meaning within the scene. I enjoy it very much.

Usagi · Post by **Usagi** » Sun Jan 22, 2006 17:44 -0700

OMG! I always think I comment on your work, but I don't and Im sorry

as you already know- thats amazing stuff! The exspressions of both are just "bam" amazing!- Great photoshop/open cavis etc skills!

VENOM · Post by **VENOM** » Tue May 02, 2006 12:15 -0700

Amazing!! How eqactly do you do this pictures?? Do you draw them or are they computer animation? Sorry if this is a stupid question haha.