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It reads top to bottom, then left to right.The base it came from was by ~TheHWord
1) I lay out flat colors, generally separating 'front' from 'back'.
2) Sketch in basic detail, the simple shape of strands.
3) Define strands, add hilights to darkest parts.
4) More strands. {:
5) Add some lighter hilights.
6) Brightest hilights
7) Loose strands.
8) Here I chose to add in some pink hilights, following strands so that they look natural and using the same shading.
9) Finally, I put on the little hair tie. {:
NOTE: this tutorial is not meant to be followed directly, copied, or used on your own work. It's just supposed to be a guide as to how I, personally, do these things.
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Comments: 24
asanosandwalker [2008-10-22 16:23:46 +0000 UTC]
Very handy, thanks for sharing it! Was this from the av you did of my bounty hunter character?
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somnare [2008-08-23 19:31:36 +0000 UTC]
This is amazing and helpful. Favved and totally being reffed because I suck at shading hair haha.
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TibodinJay [2008-08-04 05:55:34 +0000 UTC]
The setup is great. Very straight forward and to the point
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creativeburst [2008-07-12 14:44:15 +0000 UTC]
This will really help since I'm trying to escape from the habit of starting hair with outlines. <3
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kalani-ne [2008-07-09 15:19:41 +0000 UTC]
Their technique is _very_ beautiful. I will use now.
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Lynelle-Blister [2008-07-07 17:00:42 +0000 UTC]
Wow, it's gorgeous. I've always loved more detailed hair, maybe I should try it some time. Maybe I should use it for a steam punk character and be more active at Belle Aerie. XD Sorry, I've been modding at Pixel Princess.
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Volkihar [2008-07-03 15:46:48 +0000 UTC]
oh my. Luff. I suck at hair royally even after having been doing it for so long. I'll certainly put this to use.
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queenzenobia [2008-06-27 11:52:27 +0000 UTC]
Niceee! This is a very good one. I'm going to refer people here when they ask me from now on.
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Bitterkawaii [2008-06-22 23:46:23 +0000 UTC]
Lol, I feel I sense a hair tute trend coming onto DA.
And a pixel-shading on is very much needed by me, so I shall try and use
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beblue In reply to Bitterkawaii [2008-06-23 03:44:47 +0000 UTC]
(; Shonegold mentioned something about wanting people to post them.
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supermarshmallow90 [2008-06-22 06:09:53 +0000 UTC]
Interesting, very nice. I usually line everything out first and then shade, funny how you add the tie last. XD I'd die if I did that. *Impatient person*
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Lisu [2008-06-21 07:04:49 +0000 UTC]
Oooh, very nice~
I shall use this and share with my other pixel pals x3
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Black-Widow-Witch [2008-06-21 04:45:36 +0000 UTC]
I remember this tutorial when you posted it over at Blue Ribbon Forum..I thought it was a great tut then and still do. The steps taken can easily be modified for any style.
Great tut Blue!
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vomitkandi [2008-06-20 10:56:52 +0000 UTC]
I hate shading hair D: so this is really helpful. Thanks for making it!
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Charlene-Art [2008-06-20 07:53:36 +0000 UTC]
That's really well done and helpful. Thank you.
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chloemalloyart [2008-06-20 03:20:36 +0000 UTC]
omg this is amazing. never new how to add diff colour highlights etc.
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beblue In reply to chloemalloyart [2008-06-20 04:24:57 +0000 UTC]
I usually use a new layer. (: layers make everything easier!
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chloemalloyart In reply to beblue [2008-06-20 04:27:15 +0000 UTC]
yea when i do artworks i end up with tonns lol.
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Wishnick [2008-06-20 03:05:04 +0000 UTC]
Oh, simple and verra helpful ^_^ Never can have enough good hair tuts.
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MishaStar [2008-06-20 03:02:28 +0000 UTC]
oh wow, this is great. I've been having trouble with shading where the light hits the hair.
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rissbutts [2008-06-20 03:02:13 +0000 UTC]
You do hair so nicely. I wish I could hair that nice with...well, with ANY medium. D:
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