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Dvemor — Dark Art basics - Tutorial by-nc-nd

Published: 2006-09-30 19:47:20 +0000 UTC; Views: 115279; Favourites: 299; Downloads: 7097
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Description Hello!

Here it is. My very first tutorial. After I decided to make a tutorial, I first thought it would be based on some of my previous works. However, I think this will be more useful. I tried to build some kind of combination between easy understandable and yet not too simple. Still you are very free to ask if there is something you don’t understand.
Also, if you want the PSD-file of the result, just let me know and I’ll upload it somewhere.

Cause I am not native speaker of English, there are probably some mistakes in language, sorry for that.

Stock used in tutorial (with permission):
~andur-stock
To be more specific: [link]

Textures used in tutorial:
[link]
To be more specific: [link] [link] and [link]

Photoshop is the program this is produced by. I don’t know so much about other programs but if there are equivalent tools, feel free to try. In addition to it, as you can see, all you need is some textures and a stock photo. No specific brushes, no plug-ins, just you and your imagination.

Hope this can help at least somebody or even kindle somebody’s interest into this spectacular art form.

And if you use this, please let me know. I’d be interested to see your result.

As always, feedback appreciated.



It seems I can't add a preview image for this anymore (I had one before I updated the tutorial)... if anyone knows whether it's possible or not, let me know...
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Comments: 142

DElevit In reply to ??? [2006-11-12 07:31:53 +0000 UTC]

good job on this

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Dvemor In reply to DElevit [2006-11-12 14:17:51 +0000 UTC]

Thanks.

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Deathpen In reply to ??? [2006-11-11 21:58:41 +0000 UTC]

Man, i don't mean to be mean, but if theese are the basics of dark art, then i'll cut my balls off ! Dark Art is much more than this ! Sure...this is a nice tutorial, and quite well done, you'd have to be stupid not to understand, but it would be better if it were named "how to do monster skin" or something like that... i mean, please don't take this too hard, but i'm sick of seing deviations that are called dark because they just involve a little bit of blood, or some creepy face or stuff like that... i'm not saying that my art is the best of its type, but surely if yoy see deviations like mine or like Fenrizulf's or like Zilla's and you still don't change your perspective i don't know what...anywayz..this is a nice tutorial, i just feel that it's not named right...that's just a personal opinnion, so don't take it to hard, i tend to be elitist and hard headed...best wishes to you !

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Dvemor In reply to Deathpen [2006-11-12 14:17:37 +0000 UTC]

I know dark art is much more than this. I just called this basics because for example texturing is the style which is often used when creating dark art and it is what this tutorial mainly focuses on. Like I mentioned in the first paragraph of this tutorial, there are many different styles and nothing of them is right.

Anyway, I understand what you mean. I also know the topic may be misleading. But if you should explain all perspectives involved in dark art, even the 'basics' tutorial would become like 5 pages of text. I have checked Zilla's, Fenrizulf's and your galleries and I have to say you all do nice job with this kind of art. Everyone of them is unique and done a bit different style.

And finally, thanks for your comment and opinion.

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Deathpen In reply to Dvemor [2006-11-12 20:54:33 +0000 UTC]

Yes, texturing is verry important. You made a good point. Cheers !

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hanzman89 [2006-11-01 20:18:58 +0000 UTC]

this is a really good tutorial i will try it one time

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Dvemor In reply to hanzman89 [2006-11-02 17:13:12 +0000 UTC]

Glad if you find it useful.
Let me know when you're ready.

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lyricistsara In reply to ??? [2006-10-13 05:57:44 +0000 UTC]

that's great! I'll try it

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Dvemor In reply to lyricistsara [2006-10-13 11:14:14 +0000 UTC]

Thanks. Let me know when you're ready.

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MetalWar In reply to ??? [2006-10-12 19:48:51 +0000 UTC]

nice tut. first i thought what the hell you going to do but at the end it turned good.

see you!

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Dvemor In reply to MetalWar [2006-10-13 11:12:46 +0000 UTC]

Thanks!

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MetalWar In reply to Dvemor [2006-10-13 17:11:03 +0000 UTC]

yeah no problem dude. and nice gallery btw.
very appart things you can make

later

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Isawien In reply to ??? [2006-10-09 03:26:22 +0000 UTC]

That is a great tut and a cool effect! I can't wait to give it a try. I'll let you know if anything comes from it.

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Dvemor In reply to Isawien [2006-10-09 09:37:01 +0000 UTC]

Thanks a lot. I'm excited to see your result.

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BloodyZone In reply to ??? [2006-10-07 23:19:18 +0000 UTC]

Great tut.
Thanks a lot for sharing.
It's always excelent to see a dark art tutorial.

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Dvemor In reply to BloodyZone [2006-10-08 07:20:10 +0000 UTC]

Yeah, although dark art itself is quite popular art form, I haven't seen very much tutorials concerning it. So I decided to try.
Thanks a lot for positive feedback, glad you like it.

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Katied2 In reply to ??? [2006-10-07 11:57:32 +0000 UTC]

Awesome tutorial! I love those yellow teeth!

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Dvemor In reply to Katied2 [2006-10-07 12:23:35 +0000 UTC]

Me too, thanks.

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InCOUM In reply to ??? [2006-10-07 06:41:45 +0000 UTC]

the first one scares anyway!

joke! xD

nice tut! thanks! ^^

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Dvemor In reply to InCOUM [2006-10-07 07:06:30 +0000 UTC]

Thanks.

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Maleda In reply to ??? [2006-10-05 01:56:40 +0000 UTC]

Thanks. Gives me some pointers on future things.

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Dvemor In reply to Maleda [2006-10-05 06:16:36 +0000 UTC]

You're welcome and nice if it helps.
And thanks for

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AllanSanches [2006-10-02 19:04:54 +0000 UTC]

awesome contribution man

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Dvemor In reply to AllanSanches [2006-10-03 09:33:40 +0000 UTC]

Thanks alot.

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Broken-Lithium [2006-10-01 15:55:42 +0000 UTC]

thanx for sharing this will help lots

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Dvemor In reply to Broken-Lithium [2006-10-01 17:27:47 +0000 UTC]

Welcome, glad you think so.

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MrRat In reply to ??? [2006-10-01 08:47:49 +0000 UTC]

Thanks

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Dvemor In reply to MrRat [2006-10-01 08:49:01 +0000 UTC]

You're very welcome.

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Seburban In reply to ??? [2006-10-01 08:12:55 +0000 UTC]

Nonnniii...

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Dvemor In reply to Seburban [2006-10-01 08:23:16 +0000 UTC]

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Line-of-Birds In reply to ??? [2006-09-30 22:36:23 +0000 UTC]

Very nicely done!!!
Thank you for taking the trouble to help us out!

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Dvemor In reply to Line-of-Birds [2006-10-01 08:08:47 +0000 UTC]

Hehe, no problem and great if it helps you.

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Line-of-Birds In reply to Dvemor [2006-10-01 11:43:52 +0000 UTC]

I believe I may have a good time with this!

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Capricon1 In reply to ??? [2006-09-30 21:24:18 +0000 UTC]

Nice tut man!

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Dvemor In reply to Capricon1 [2006-10-01 08:06:53 +0000 UTC]

Thanks.

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toni-niskanen In reply to ??? [2006-09-30 20:18:44 +0000 UTC]

Jaahas. Vihdoinkin valmis.

Varmasti löytyy apua monille, hyvin ja selkeästi selitetty.

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Dvemor In reply to toni-niskanen [2006-10-01 08:06:17 +0000 UTC]

Jep, kiitoksia.

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davincipoppalag In reply to ??? [2006-09-30 20:11:20 +0000 UTC]

That's very cool! I'm sure we will see some incredible new ghoulies as a result!

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Dvemor In reply to davincipoppalag [2006-10-01 08:05:43 +0000 UTC]

Thanks mate, I hope we will.

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ZaneAsylum In reply to ??? [2006-09-30 20:07:19 +0000 UTC]

Thanks for sharing this useful tutorial

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Dvemor In reply to ZaneAsylum [2006-10-01 08:05:02 +0000 UTC]

Np, glad if I can help somebody.

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