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AARRRGGHH!!! I am so upset cuz i have tried the fire thing a billion times but it just doesnt come out right...
But at least he is done... I do like the fact that the shines came out of the eyes and chest. But other than that i need some more practice. grr with myself... Here ya go I am still green with the coloring thing but at least I think it came out better than the others... I am getting better at least... Oh wells....
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XD I used an ancient version of photoshop. It was before the CS era. Like photoshop 6 or something like that? I'm very suprised this piece or this page is getting any views XD I should really post up some of my professional work lol
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I see, its because i got into the whole comic book hero thing just recently and ive been trying to learn how to make comic style lineart in photoshop and how to color as well since i created my own comic universe.
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The best way myself and other professionals do it (which I also did with this piece) is to scan in traditional line art, (easier if it's inked already) and then color it from there. My best friend colors for Archie comics sometimes. He has some great tutorials on coloring for comics and how to start up your own if you're interested. You can also catch him doing live streams. I will also be live streaming soon too some of my pencil work for those interested.
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Alright thanks I added him. The issue also is, that I do not know how to ink, I mean ive just recently got good with the whole comic styled anatomy for example.
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Nice! No worries on that. The more you do it the better off you'll be. One of the best pieces of advice i ever received was to just keep drawing. The natural differences in how you draw the proportions of your characters will not only eventually evolve into a style, but will also define your work as uniquely yours. Emulate but don't imitate, reference but don't copy, and always be on the look out to increase your mental visual library.
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Try using the smudge tool on the tips of the fire. That will make it look more natural.
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good to know! thanks! I used the tool alot on there but I wasn't very good at it lol. So if you have any knowledge on photoshop please let me know! I just started a class on it and am very happy with some of the newer results but I am still lacking the skills lol
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I would set the pressure very low and use a lot of small, quick strokes on it - and save often since you will be making a lot of changes and photoshop can only go back like what, 10 or 15 steps.
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Ty I need to learn more about effectively using opacity lol
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from what I've seen, you indeed are getting better. BGs are always tremendously difficult - as for me. What should comfort you is that the figure itself is very very effective, the muscles, the pose and everything, it work great together. Thank you for dropping a line
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Ty very much for the kind words! I really appreciate it! 
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Wow I really like your entry. That design around his chest piece is really cool and the way the mask comes up it's really unique. I like it
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Thanks bunches but yours went with the simple but unique appraoch and in the end that's the way I usually go too! lol Way to go and congratulations!
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Dude that is hot!! Great job man!! I am impressed bro!
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Thanks alot Gabe! I am not satisfied with it but I really appreciate the support!
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no problem man i love it5 to death
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Thanks Jeremy! I appreciate the support! i am not too satisfied with it as is but it will have to do for now
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it's sweet to me! did you also draw it or design it?
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yeah check out the gallery the pencils are in there lol
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That is a solid design.....I know what you mean about the fire, I had trouble with it as well in my entries.
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Yeah it's not easy at all.... Thanks for the look though! and the compliment as well! I am by no meanssatisfied with this as of yet but i will work to make sure I get better
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When I did my entries for the contest, I had my problems as well. My 2nd one was supposed to have his symbol as the background, but the fire looks like crap...it looks like he is letting a big 
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yeah old style with color pencil works better
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or even Prismacolor markers and a blender, or watercolor works good for me as well, you just have to have heavy paper and I do not always have it to use.
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I know huh? lol around here the prisma color stuff is expensive so i have been only using it for my art classes
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I have a set of Prismacolor markers and a couple of sets of colored pencils [ebay is nice some times]but I am very stingy with the use of them, because the cost of replacing them is so high....I can get some good results with Prang and Roseart colored pencils and some markers.
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Cool I need more practice lol check out my last color pencil adventure [link]
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here is a copy of one of my colored pencils [link]
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OH GAWD!!! no grill! lol But yeah you have great stuff! i will add you to my dev watch!
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sweeet and I will add you as well.
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pretty good man, and the fire doesnt look that bad
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Lol thanks alot I really appreciate it! I still hate it though lol 
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