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PLEASE FULL VIEW!(Scroll to the right half.)
Maybe one day when I'm crazy enough, I'll make a tutorial on the left half of that picture.
HOLY FREAK THIS TOOK WAY TOO LONG. I thought I'd take a nice, relaxing break from my chaotic Anime Expo preparations and have a go at my first tutorial, but nooooooo...this thing is more stressful than an actual drawing.
But seeing that I'm a PS newbie, I'm pretty glad that I was able to at least compile all this together. I guess I picked up some bits of Photoshop knowledge over the year after all. Would be sad if I didn't.
People have been asking me to do a tutorial for a long time now, and I apologize for taking next to forever to get around to it
Compressing 15 painful hours of sweat, cursing, and flinging objects into a 670×7637 pixel tutorial is no easy task. I'm kind of sad that I had to cut like 30 pictures (about 8 steps) off from the walk through. The thing is flippin' ginormous as it is, so I couldn't make it even larger D: And excuse my random doodles. I went a little nuts on the commentary too -_-;;
This is a thank-you gift for all of my watchers and friends online, and hopefully it'll be of some use to those of you who are starting out with markers :>
FAQ's
You can get Copics at local art stores (if you're lucky), and definitely online. Aside from a Japanese bookstore I go to, Kinokuniya, I also order them from online at [link] . THEY ARE NOT CHEAP. They can cost from $4.50 to $6.50 each, so shop smart :>
Manga manuscript, A4 size; I prefer Copic and Manga University brand. You can find these online too.
Lots of trial and error and lots of practice.
EDIT:
Um...holy crap. Another DD?! I never even dreamed of getting the first one. Thank you =AdigunPolack for your suggestion and kind words, and ^znow-white for featuring it! I appreciate it very much!
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Comments: 1505
midnightsnow5 In reply to ??? [2009-08-22 03:25:51 +0000 UTC]
how long have u been drawing??? was it hard when u started?
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midnightsnow5 [2009-08-22 03:18:39 +0000 UTC]
Oh sry one more ? but what kind of pencils do u use... or whats the best kind to draw w/? or does it matter oh and what paper do u use?? i normally draw on college rule line paper or printer paper. but i learned that the lead sometimes smears w/ those types. tx u so much for reading my comment. i really appreciate it!! XD thank you!!!
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midnightsnow5 [2009-08-22 03:14:00 +0000 UTC]
i love ur little post-its it makes the tutorials fun to read instead of reading a novel about how u made ur pic. it really helps the reader!! XD and there really funny too!! i had a ? what r the makers that u use??? if u already said it in another tutorial im sry for asking!! ... so whats ur fav anime or manga u like?? Mines avatar and Soul Eater and maybe Blood+. Right now im obsessing over D. Gray Man its amazingly epic... im not finished w/ it so i cant really say if its one of my fav. Anime's( i sometimes spaz and go insane when im into a new anime or manga)
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Lanalesty [2009-08-21 21:39:37 +0000 UTC]
first i must get the copic, then i may come back to this tutorial (but i still learned alot with it even without the copic (uses random markers) and realized why it didnt work...i was using a way too dark marker for the skin and it made it look orange)
i actually DID learn something today!
thanks for the tutorial ^^
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LadyMaishiru [2009-08-21 14:49:07 +0000 UTC]
this tutorial is so goood TuT thank you so much for sharing your talent
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sayren In reply to ??? [2009-08-19 11:41:14 +0000 UTC]
Hi,
that's a realy helpful tutorial. Very very good work! Thanks a lot for it.
Your pictures are much beautiful and have a smooth transitions.
Have a nice day.
Bye
Say
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zeros-nettop In reply to ??? [2009-08-15 18:02:12 +0000 UTC]
ooh really nice! and great tutorial ^^
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cashichimi In reply to ??? [2009-08-14 09:48:14 +0000 UTC]
THAT'S COOL U KNOW ??!!
I'LL TRY IT SOON......^^v
THANKS !!!
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scarletblush18 [2009-08-12 11:27:26 +0000 UTC]
is e00 a fine base for skin?
:>
thats what i might get
anyways, great tutorial,
really helpful, and im not even sure if i commented already before
keep it upppp :>
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Fatal2Die [2009-08-12 11:05:02 +0000 UTC]
hey!
I have got some copic markers to I had to get them for my school but they say that I must use a blender.
but you didn't use one why ?
greets Kris.
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cartoongirl7 In reply to Fatal2Die [2009-08-12 19:44:58 +0000 UTC]
The blender isn't necessary for coloring. It makes blending and coloring large areas easier, especially for beginners. It could be useful, but I'm just too lazy
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Fatal2Die In reply to cartoongirl7 [2009-08-13 16:29:04 +0000 UTC]
hmm okay,
thanks for replying.
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123troisnaruto In reply to ??? [2009-08-11 01:50:00 +0000 UTC]
ok what does the whole put an extra layer of E000 onto where u colored E00
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talnalninal In reply to ??? [2009-08-09 13:14:57 +0000 UTC]
Which part is you fav? Sketching, outlining, or coloring? Just wanna know..
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gaara-kunlove In reply to ??? [2009-08-08 17:03:45 +0000 UTC]
i just bought 72 set c and i am in LOVE with them! im saving up for a and b but since i already have grey tones its wasnt needed then. they are NOT cheap phew
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Oigres-Kun In reply to ??? [2009-08-08 16:57:19 +0000 UTC]
Hello
my English is very very very bad
jeej
I want to know with you paint these drawings
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Bluebella7 In reply to ??? [2009-08-08 04:36:29 +0000 UTC]
Where do you buy you're Manga Manuscript paper (A4 size)? Thx for reading!^_^
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cartoongirl7 In reply to Bluebella7 [2009-08-08 05:03:29 +0000 UTC]
I get my paper at a local Japanese bookstore (Kinokuniya), but I'm sure you can find it online
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Bluebella7 In reply to cartoongirl7 [2009-08-11 23:22:13 +0000 UTC]
Thank~you!
btw, I read this copic coloring book for manga and it said that for better blending, before you color in the line art you should coat it the colorless blender first. Have you tried it, or do you think it works at all?
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shachiitohikari In reply to ??? [2009-08-07 07:46:57 +0000 UTC]
Did I see a Nohohon Zoku over there?
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CielPhantomhiveLover In reply to ??? [2009-08-06 20:01:19 +0000 UTC]
Copic Marker? I've never herd of it.....Ware do you buy them?
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shachiitohikari In reply to ??? [2009-08-05 05:17:22 +0000 UTC]
Hey! That's the same copic I was about to buy too^^
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rubiks-cube040 In reply to ??? [2009-08-04 10:13:19 +0000 UTC]
whoa! thank you so much! this is going to be very helpful. I won some markers in a competition (and bought some more, now I have 16, yay! ^^), and don't really know how to properly use them...
I always leave big blotchy areas...
But this is going to be really helpful!^^
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jamiexstrawberryluv In reply to ??? [2009-08-02 03:09:09 +0000 UTC]
Are you ever going to do tutorials of how you draw hair, eyes, etc. I love your style! All your drawings are soooo beautiful!
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starthecat In reply to ??? [2009-07-31 22:30:00 +0000 UTC]
Lol this wold take me forever, I am obsessed with detail where I can get it, and evenmy simplest drawings take forever because I am such a perfectionist
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LaineyAnime15 In reply to ??? [2009-07-30 05:32:28 +0000 UTC]
Wow, great tutorial! This information I have been looking for, for quite a while! I am thinking about purchesing some copic markers and possibly prisma color markers as well and I did want to know how to properly use them before I went to buy them! You don't suppose you could give me a cost estimate for a pack?
Also your manga paper, I would also appreitate it if you could tell me where I could buy that item as well as your thoughts on cost. It would really help me out!
Wonderful tutorial again! Very helpful!
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vampwolf360 In reply to ??? [2009-07-28 15:39:55 +0000 UTC]
thank you so much for posting this tutorial! I now understand how to use copic markers!
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97juju97 In reply to ??? [2009-07-28 10:05:11 +0000 UTC]
wow! i really can't wait to try this! thankyou soooo much!
also, where would you recommend buying copic markers from? i've looked at some websites, but they're all really expensive!
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Ambiiboo09 In reply to ??? [2009-07-25 17:25:50 +0000 UTC]
wow....ur good....-mouth dropped to floor-
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Chris-Cuti In reply to ??? [2009-07-22 20:05:50 +0000 UTC]
whats the name of the white ink you use
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drift-Angel In reply to ??? [2009-07-22 07:09:37 +0000 UTC]
Can I have permission to post this tutorial in hidden-designers.com ? with your name and a link back to your DA profile?
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Exiniya In reply to ??? [2009-07-21 21:40:34 +0000 UTC]
I was thought the finished product was CG. xD Pro. *Bows down*
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Konayashi In reply to ??? [2009-07-21 19:01:22 +0000 UTC]
Do you have any advice about scanning marker works? It seems like you're able to get pretty nice, smooth colors and even pick up the really light colors.
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Micah323 In reply to ??? [2009-07-20 09:37:56 +0000 UTC]
AHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!! okay i wasn't even payin attentention 2 the tutorial, i was still mesmerized by how insainly awsome your your colouring is, SERIOUSLY!!!!! Especially since it's done by hand... well done, awsome tutorial
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HomesickxSoul In reply to ??? [2009-07-19 21:52:38 +0000 UTC]
This is great and so very helpful! Thank you, you are amazing. 8D Now I need to go pick me up a lot more Copic markers so I can try this out! *A*
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DementedKitsune In reply to ??? [2009-07-19 20:20:30 +0000 UTC]
thank you so much!!
but er, one question, how do you color the skin?
like in circles or quick straight strokes?
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Fu-Chu In reply to ??? [2009-07-17 14:39:45 +0000 UTC]
Nice tutorial, you are so good with markers!
I'm considering buying some copics, do you know where I can get them cheap? Internet shop most likely, since I live in Norway where no shops sell them
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cartoongirl7 In reply to Fu-Chu [2009-07-17 17:46:10 +0000 UTC]
I believe [link] ships internationally so you might want to check there
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Fu-Chu In reply to cartoongirl7 [2009-07-18 13:46:43 +0000 UTC]
Thanks!
I think this is A LOT cheaper than those other pages I found shipping Copics.. 300 £! Or even more expencive :S Dollar is not so strong currency as british pound, so 300 $ is not so much. Still, copics are EXPENCIVE! I'll be eating nothing but noodles and tea when I have bought them..! D:
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NekoMimi15 In reply to ??? [2009-07-16 04:02:59 +0000 UTC]
Amazing pic. Thank you so much for this tutorial!
And everyone who reads this, she speaks the truth. Copics are FAR from cheap. They will bankrupt you quickly if you go crazy shopping. -_-'''
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Yaoi-Zetsu In reply to ??? [2009-07-08 23:23:37 +0000 UTC]
that's just amazing. the detail blows me away.
my envy is killin me
how long have you been drawing?
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cartoongirl7 In reply to Yaoi-Zetsu [2009-07-17 08:28:49 +0000 UTC]
I started when I was around 12, and I'm 18 now. So about 6 years :>
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kudofoxtail In reply to ??? [2009-07-08 04:51:41 +0000 UTC]
awesome, I hope to use this in the future when I get my own set of copic markers!
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