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Tutorial: Nightshade's Vanity
Published: 2009-07-22 00:31:36 +0000 UTC; Views: 57138; Favourites: 1946; Downloads: 943
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A Walkthrough: Nightshade's Vanity______________________
This Tutorial features:
- Copic markers
- Copic airbrush system
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...another tutorial [on marker techniques]
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I have been working on this tutorial for the last 4 weeks, I think; on and off. Phew, and I am really happy that I managed to finish it.
It took me some time to compile it all.I wanted to have it done much earlier but I couldn't for various reasons. Now I can work on some other stuff again. ^^
You can download the tutorial if you want. I hope it's helpful and I didn't talk any gibberish.
Be careful though, the filesize is huge! ^^°
Feedback is always appreciated! ^^
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The background texture for the tutorial was taken from =ImaginaryRosse 's stock.
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tutorial, text, artwork, photos © me
(do not copy or redistribute)
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Comments: 350
Wow it must have taken a lot of time and effort to this tutoralO.O And it's really helpful, thank you for making it
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It has indeed, but I hope it was worth it. 
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You're very welcome
lol yeah it's not the number really, it's that I lack (even some basic) coloursXD
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Oh, yes, base colours are important. ^^°
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Haha I'm saving money for them but being a student it really is difficult sometimes^^'
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So pretty. oTL I hope I can use this in the future when I pick up my Copics again!
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Sure do! 
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The only question I really have with markers is what is the best way to scan them in? Like...scanner settings...
And then what filters, modes, adjustments to we fiddle with in photoshop? I've seen a lot of marker tutorials, but no one ever tried making a tut on how to display it online. You seem to know what you're doing. Might you be interested in making one?
You have clear explanations and I love the color blocks you added to the side to give us a good idea of what colors blend well. Good tut.
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I was actually thinking of making a tutorial about how to scan an image properly since a lot of people seem to have difficulties there. The problem is that the scanner doesn't work like the human eye, hence colours get distorted (scanners hate red for some reason) or not picked up at all. Simply putting a picture on the glass and scanning it won't work to get a good result.
The first thing you do even before you scan is to adjust the brightness levels (like "shadows", "mid-tones" and "highlight"). I always scan the image slightly darker than it is. This way I can even pick up the light colours. I usually pull down the adjustment for "shadow" (this includes blacks and darker colours). I do the same with the "mid-tones" and "highlights" though not as much. Basically you should be happy with the colour intensity on screen (taking in mind a calibrated screen). After that is done you simply scan the picture. For the next step I use Photoshop to adjust single colours (you can find it under "image" > "adjustment" > "replace colour"; it can be a bit tricky at first). 
I don't use any filters or fiddle around when I scan a picture.
Btw, thanks for your comment.
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No problem. Thank for you for the small scanning explaination. I've been doing more Copic art lately so I have plenty to fool around with the scanner.
Much appreciated.
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No problem and good luck with the scanning.
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nice tutorial 
this will come handy since I'm getting more copics to play with as a christmas present
keep up the good work and just so you know... your talented o__0
someday I'll be as good I hope
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so cool!!! the hair is so detailed 
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Wow! This is gorgeous and incredibly informative. I can't wait to get my copics back so I can try it out. XD
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I really hope it helps people. ^^ Go and get your Copics!
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one of the best tutorials I've seen!!
I'll really use it 
thanks~
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Thanks, hun! ^^ I hope it'll be helpful.
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I cant believe al that was involved! You are awesome! I really need to learn some more techinques. I think i should go back to school.
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Thank you. ^^ But why go back to school? oO No one taught me the techniques I am using. XD~ Just experiment yourself and try new things.
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can I ask where you got the frisket paper I think it's called and the airbrush from? because my car crash money is coming through soon and I was thinking of getting some art stuffs
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You should be able to get the Frisket film from any good art shop. I bought the Copic airbrush in the London Graphic Centre.
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Thankyou! I will get there! hehehe when i get my crash money I am going to get some more copics and frisket film
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Lovely tutorial, I might try airbrushing sometime!
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zommmg... i am soooo confused
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the tutorial thingy!!!
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I got that but what does confuse you exactly? oO
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all the shading techniques... im so confused. like im making this line art and i want to shade it (mind u, im using colored pencils) but i dont understand...
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Couloured pencils are a tad different to markers.
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I am not an expert on coloured pencils.
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I don't use coloured pencils. °-°
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than give meh the basics with markers
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Did you have a look at my other tutorial? It has got many of the basics of marker colouring in there.
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can u give me the link?
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It's right on my front page here on DA. °-° There's also the link in the comment underneath this tutorial.
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oh mkaii... man i feel stupid
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Don't worry about it.
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mkaii... i read it and honestly the whole time i was like WHAT! but ima going to try it on a less important drawing
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Then you are the first one to complain that the tutorial is rubbish. XD~
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ima sorry. i just get really confused easily. i normally learn easier with a teacher. but im gunna try the technique on a less importante drawing
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*O* i want copic markers!
great tutorial
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