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Published: 2005-08-21 23:36:56 +0000 UTC; Views: 28188; Favourites: 360; Downloads: 3848
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Full View PleaseWarning,big picture xD
This is an old tutorial, therefore they are numorous typo and errors found inside it. Also, the shading is off on the cat and I could have explained things better. But you may still learn a thing or two about it.
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Open Canvas
Lots of Extra time :3
I lot of people has been asking me,how do I draw on Open Canvas?How do I shade?How do I color?And how can I draw on Open Canvas.Well,Ive got good news for you.Here is a tutorial that I made so first time Open Canvas artists to help you understand and make beautiful pictures on Open Canvas :3
If you have questions on this tutorial and just dont understand it,please notify me and I can explain it to you better.
This is my first tutorial so dont critisize me if its not good.Im going to make another Tutorial for making Professional Open Canvas soon.Also on Line-art,shading,coloring. etc
Enjoy and I hope you learn something from my Tutorial =3
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That's because the Open Canvas used for this was an older version. I'm pretty sure all the features used in this tutorial are also in 4.5.09 Plus.
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Can't help you there then, sadly. I no longer use Open Canvas or have kept up with the new updates. Good luck, though!
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On this tutorial, no. I started to use a tablet in 2007.
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asked because i could never draw lines that neatly with a mouse. thanks for making this.
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Ah, I see. It just takes a little practice. I also have a trick on how I made lines that neat, if you care to know.
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please share, since my lines end up all over the place. D:
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Whenever I outline via mouse, I always go back over the lineart to make it thicker and cleaner. For example, I outline a strand of fur and before outlining another, I'll go back over it. This makes it so it's more 'smooth' and cleaner.
Another tip, actually, is to outline your image when it's super big. Later, you can shrink down the image and you'll be surprise how cleaner the outline will look.
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i did always hate how pixely it got, thank you so much, these are some good advices.
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No problem! Glad they helped.
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what I would really like to know is how to upload you drawings from open canvas, please tell
and please tell me if you have to buy the full version for it because as of now i only have the tial
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What I used to do was once I was done with the picture, I simply screen shot the entire screen with the picture (Print Screen button on your keyboard), placed it in Ms.Paint, and removed the rest of the screen except the picture.
It's good but the only down side is that you'll need to work in one session, meaning, you cannot save your piece to work on later.
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what exactly is the print screen button
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This.
[link]
It pretty much copies your entire sceen. You can then go on a paint program like Ms. Paint and paste it in there.
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oh, ok, thanks for your help
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The part I don't get (please don't think I'm stupid) is did you color really carefully or is there a way to color your line art without getting out of the lines? And the whole layers messes with my head >.> I mean do you do a new layer for each thing, and then how does it work? Because people keep telling me to do a new layer for the head, body, clothes ect. But how do you use it? Do you only color that part on that layer? I'm sorry that i'm so confused but I'm not really...um. rich. And I just got this program and have no idea how to use it, and the tutorials I find just make me more confused. Thanks
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a really useful tutorial thanks for sharing it with us ^^
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No problem. Glad it was useful
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I just got back and saw this new DA, lol.
You can still see the full version by clicking "Download Image" to your right. You won't technically download it, but a pop up will come showing the full version.
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ehmm i dont understand all... this coloring do i need to use one layer per one type of color? and do i have to watch out to not to color something worng ? i will use tablet which i ordered ;0.
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My layers box looks -nothing- like that.... there is no opacity option or anything..
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Really?
What version of Open Canvas are you using?
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Oh~
I plan to download this soon now that my computer is up and running again. Thanks for this! I'm sure it'll come in handy.
;D
Good work too. D: I envy ya lass.
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Good to know you'll be using this tutorial. Hope it helps.
And thanks! I appreciate it
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No problem!
:]
Thanks again~!
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people seem to ask the same questions alot (like the version number you used) and I admire your patients. I my self am setting off in the wide world of drawing. I probably have the steady hand down as I paint 40k models.
So you think practice is all thats required to draw smooth lines.... sigh. This may take a while. thanks for the tutorial. I got open canvas and am practicing as we speak.
Again, thank you. bye.
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Thanks alot for the comment!
Yeah, it usually takes practice, but dont worry, you'll get it. If you ever need help, shoot me another comment or note.
I did a lines with a mouse then, but it may be easier for you if you invest in a tablet. I am using one now, and it really helps me.
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I like this, this might be helpful to me in the future.
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Download.com or you can type 'Download Opencanvas' in google and find it rather easily. Lemme know if you have troubles.
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Yes thank you , I did that before I talk with you but the one I get was with virus
The one that you have is ok?
I will check that page Download.com
Thank you !
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This is really cool. I have Photoshop but it's gonna get erased soon and I have seen many pictures done in Open Canvas and they seem...cleaner and smoother. 
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i like the tutorial and i have a question, i teake a magic wand in my draw andd when i do click in my draw, the selecction is ni all canvas, how can i do for select only any area
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Glad you like it!
There may be several reasons why this happens
1.) Are you using layers? If so, make sure you use the magic wand on the outline layer, then switch back to another layer to color it.
2.) Are there openings in the outline? Make sure all the lines meet up and close.
Hope this helps!
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thanks im resolving my select probleems, jejeje.
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so y do u multiply a layer, y not jus color it all on 1 layer?
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If you color all in one layer, you can make mistake and you'll have to erase the whole thing or part of it. Putting it in multiple layers (color layer, shadow layer.etc) makes everything organize. If you miss up on shading, all you erase or delete is the shading, not the outline or coloring.
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