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IllusriArt β Soft Cel Shading Tutorial in Photoshop
Published: 2014-01-27 17:47:00 +0000 UTC; Views: 25352; Favourites: 921; Downloads: 344
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As promised to those who have been asking about my soft cel shading process, here it is.I tried to keep it simple and basic, I'm sorry if it's too lengthy or complicated still~
This tutorial is for tablet users and uses Photoshop CS6. I don't know if it's compatible with other software such as PaintTool SAI, GIMP and the like. ^^'
Finished piece Β
I hope it helps you, don't hesitate to ask if you have any questions!
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It's not a stupid question hehe, I added that tip because others were wondering how to do it as well.
I'm glad you found this to be helpful!Β
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So that's how you do it! 
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Hehe, it's really a very simple technique!
It's just a manner of patience with all the layers and clipping masks and stuff I use for each color's lighting/shading that can get a little hectic at times.
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I would definitely use this if Photoshop worked on my laptop, this is so adorable!!!!
AAACK!!
I don't know how to shade well!!
;A;
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Aww, practice makes perfect! I only learned to do this a little while ago myself, don't give up!
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You're really good at it for just learning!! x'DD
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Awww, you flatter.
I think you can use this method on SAI too if your PS doesn't work, as SAI also has Clipping Masks and filters. ^3^
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Hehehe~~ I'm just being honest!!
Ahaahh!! Awesome, I'll give it a shot later.... > w <
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Thank you very much!!
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now all i need is a drawing talent!
i kid XD
this looks amazing dude!
i love being able to see how your work comes together bit by bit
im sure people will ask for more and more of your secretsΒ Β
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Shut up and keep selling you necklaces for 60 riyals betch.
Thanks haha, I'm glad I didn't immediately throw out my progress shots as well. ^u^
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So glad you think so!
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The secret is out! O___O This is pretty damn awesome..but I think, somewhere, your rivals are gloating and pondering to use your weapons against you! ...but in all seriousness, it's really cool to share your tools-of-the-trade and I'm sure a lot of people will be happy with this
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Wahh, I'm glad to hehe! I really tried to make it as learner-friendly and possible, so it will mean a lot to me if people find it useful. Thank you bby! <333
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Oooh thank you for this Rift!!! I shall get to studying! XD
I use Sai though, but I think the same principles and concepts can easily be applied!
<33
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Ahh hehe, it was a pleasure to make this Escada, I hope it's easy to follow! <33
I think as long as you have the SAI equivalent of Clipping Masks, you'll be fine.
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Yup in Sai you can clip a layer to another so you are only working within that area, should work slick! ^^
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Awesome! (I haven't tried out SAI at all ehe, I'm too accustomed to PS - @ )
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I tried PS for coloring a few times and got really frustrated so I have stuck to Sai and love it! I do use PS for post processing after I have colored though for filters and color balancing etc.
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Ahh, I see!
I've actually heard the same from many other SAI users, they tend to find PS over-complicated in comparison to SAI~
I started out with PS though, so when I tried out SAI for the first time, it was very confusing for me too haha. I actually want to learn to use it because people say it's great for making lineart, but I'm already too accustomed to PS's layout and tools. Whatever works for each artist, I suppose!
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Yeah, I think there is a comfort zone that happens when you work with a program from a while and then when you switch to another it can be a challenge! ^^
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