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Published: 2006-09-27 23:02:39 +0000 UTC; Views: 120614; Favourites: 1897; Downloads: 48383
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A digital lineart tutorial I created for use in Photoshop. Theoretically it could be carried over into Painter, but would work better in Photoshop.I used Photoshop CS2 for this, but I would assume that the version generally does not matter as long as it is relatively new.
You WILL need a tablet for this tutorial. There is no way around it. Wacom makes the best tablets, most off-brands break easily. I used an 9x12 Intuos 3 Wacom tablet, however a 6x8 is just as good. However, a 4x5 tablet is too small and out of scale with your screen. Steer away from them, but it is better than nothing.
I will add an FAQ if it is really needed.
Finished version can be found here: [link]
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Comments: 198
The tutorial is awesome, but, unfortunately, I can't even sketch in Photoshop
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Wow, this is simply beautiful, exactly what I was looking for in a lineart tutorial. Clear, easy to read instructions, plus a few laughs on them. Pictures to show what you were doing, describing the opacity of the brushes, and WHY it should be at that opacity and size, simply amazing. This helps me a whole lot in my 'quest' for trying to make my lineart better. Its a very long process, but the end picture is so much worth it. Thank you for doing this.
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ty so so much for this! 👍: 0 ⏩: 0
umm, i want to ask questions, but i probably ended up on page 53 or somtin' so you might not reading it and take forever to answer -_-
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This tut is very well written and helpful, thanks a bundle.
The lack of internets English helps a boatload as well.
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What brush were you using? I cant seem to find it in my photoshop. The thin to thick back to thin thing... Ive only got a solid dot brush. O.o
Did that make any sense? lol
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Im still figuring out the wonders of photoshop. This was simple and very helpful. Thanks
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Ok, call me a tard, but I don't see the tutorial? I clicked the image...nothing. ?
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You have to click on download I believe.
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thank you so much for making this tut and i have a question?
do you have any tips on drawing long curvy lines (like for the hair) because i usually get this jaggy line when i try to draw long curvy/straight lines :/
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You probably need to zoom in further.
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HOLY SMAIZEN! XD You should see my crappy exuse for a wacom drawing XD
this is awesome
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um, Im still having trouble finiding the lineart tool
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lineart tool? I just use a brush.
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oh, Thanks ^^ I didnt really know, because im so used to paintshop pro's lineart. Thanks again ^^
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Great tutorial. I follow the same basic process, starting with a scanned sketch and then doing the final lineart over it, but this tutorial really takes that to the next level. Thanks for your help!
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I'm glad it helps, thats the whole point.
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Awesome tutorial. It helped me get over my block. 
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Thats a pretty helpful tutorial, thank you. Alot of the steps I use already, but it was interesting to see that I am not the only one doing it this way and if this is the way you do it to get such great results I must be going on the right direction.
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very impressive tutorial!!! i have applied and it works. well, kinda...
my digital sketch looked very pen-ish rather than pencil-ish like yours...
did you use pen pressure feature?
or did you only use normal brush? how can i make that soft line?
ps:i am really very frustrated when i draw my character hair..any tips?
sorry to bother you so much. i know it's a comment box but i just can't help asking from the pro
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oh..and one more thing...
do you have any plan to make any colouring tutorial? i will be thrilled if you do...
looking forward
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I will make one eventually....
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is the tutorial still there? because i can't access it. there is only small image of the witch, and it can't be clicked...a little help?
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you have to click the download button.
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Man, what a great tutorial! This will really come in handy, thanks!
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This is a good tutorial, made me take a different look at making my lineart ^^ Thank you for making it!!!!!
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You've got a similar method as I have! Takes a long time, but the result is worth it! Very good tutorial too- just one minor crit- her hat doesn't quite look like it's sitting on her head... or if it is, her head would be quite long... but all in all, an awesome pic!
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wtf are you. are you some kinda Cybernetic Artist. that is insane. 
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your tutorial was the most useful one i found thanks!!!!!
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O_O GOD i'm so jealous now! This is going to be so helpful to me! Excellent excellent work
+fav!
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Wow, I really found this useful. Now I know why I hate working digital, even what I thought was big was still too small >.>;
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Nice to see a really thorough tutorial that doesn't gloss over how much work making tight lineart is!
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really wonderful tutorial.. it makes me want to invest in a bigger wacom tablet - hehe
this was really helpful to me in every way. i don't have a scanner and i've always felt a bit limited because i have to sketch directly into the computer.
thanks so much!
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im a noob..what's a tablet..sry im new to this
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Okay, so you say that just about any PS program should work if it's a newer version. Does that include PS Elements?
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Hey, sorry for the noob question but how do I get my files on PS to be 300 dpi? Is that the Resolution: 72 [pixels/inch]?? Thanks for your time
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Would you have tips (or even a "tutorial" section) for the newbie Wacom buyer/user?
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i think i may use this cause it's truly interesting
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You have to hit the download button?
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