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Published: 2007-12-28 03:49:37 +0000 UTC; Views: 5046; Favourites: 315; Downloads: 100
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Description Well, I promised a few people I'd do somethin' like this. I don't actually recommend this way of, uh, doing things, it's just...what I do, which is not necessarily what you should do. See? It's nothing new, either...watercolours aren't as hard to control as most people think! xD
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Marshroots In reply to ??? [2008-01-03 04:14:50 +0000 UTC]

Heheh! xD -pokes you too-
I hope it is! C:

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NycterisA In reply to ??? [2007-12-31 06:06:53 +0000 UTC]

Oh no, I think this is really an interesting step-by-step process! Thanks so much!

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Marshroots In reply to NycterisA [2008-01-03 04:13:41 +0000 UTC]

Thank you! <3

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Blackrend In reply to ??? [2007-12-31 04:40:49 +0000 UTC]

AWESOME tutorial! There's so many steps... I'm sure it was difficult to break everything down. But it shows how into detail you are. The character is adorable, and your coloring methods are so soft... I'm gonna fav. this! ^_^

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Marshroots In reply to Blackrend [2008-01-03 04:13:24 +0000 UTC]

Thank you! <3

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BecSparrow In reply to ??? [2007-12-30 23:25:22 +0000 UTC]

Just beautiful Marshy sweetie
I LOVE seeing how other artists do it, and this is really nicely put together and laid out! ^^ Nice job sweetie <3

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Marshroots In reply to BecSparrow [2008-01-03 04:13:00 +0000 UTC]

Thanks, Becca! <3

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totodos In reply to ??? [2007-12-30 22:51:50 +0000 UTC]

That looks really useful! 8D I know I have some watercolours somewhere...
Same sort of thing for watercolour pencils, I guess. Same sort of thing XD
I always wondered how you got the white outline |D
I never even thought of going over it again in pencil! Probably the simplist of things, but never thought of XD
I find that crushing it at the end under a load of strategy guides can work XD Flattens it nice and quick...

Wow... 3am? XD

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Marshroots In reply to totodos [2008-01-03 04:20:45 +0000 UTC]

Possibly! xD
Ah, yes...I use "Animal - the definitive visual guide to the worlds wildlife" for crushing, myself.
8D

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totodos In reply to Marshroots [2008-01-03 13:55:25 +0000 UTC]

Sounds heavy enough! 8D

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junemonster In reply to ??? [2007-12-30 20:36:39 +0000 UTC]

this is fantastic! stop being so hard on your self, thank you for making this ^_^

-J

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Marshroots In reply to junemonster [2008-01-03 04:10:09 +0000 UTC]

Heh, okay. xD Thanks!

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songbrezze [2007-12-30 07:22:21 +0000 UTC]

this is awsome! thanks! I love looking at how different awsome artists paint/draw

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Marshroots In reply to songbrezze [2008-01-03 04:09:41 +0000 UTC]

Thanks! C:

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NeonStardust [2007-12-29 17:44:50 +0000 UTC]

Blur~ can the same end-look go for regular or Acrylic paint?
and how big are you picturs? I hear some people do them reall big then shrink them afta scannin.
anywho! I love this cause tho youy many no think it it helps! (like others belo said) ^-^ and i have neva did paint...at allll, so trying it will be fun, an messy =u=.

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Marshroots In reply to NeonStardust [2008-01-03 04:09:28 +0000 UTC]

Hmm...I have no idea, sorry! I don't use other kinds of paints, really.
My drawings are usually 25cm or less on the longest size. I'll post a photo alongside a 30cm ruler in my journal. C:
Ah, thank you! I hope you have fun if you do! C:

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NeonStardust In reply to Marshroots [2008-01-13 02:53:14 +0000 UTC]

Blur ok thank you very much anyways! ^-^

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Albinea [2007-12-29 14:37:36 +0000 UTC]

i'm not good at water-colouring so this tutorial will surely help me ^^ thanks <3

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Marshroots In reply to Albinea [2008-01-03 04:06:50 +0000 UTC]

I hope it does! C:

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wylde [2007-12-29 13:28:56 +0000 UTC]

*attempts*
I'll defiantely have to let you know how it turns out. For an unintentional tutorial, it's well done out

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Marshroots In reply to wylde [2008-01-03 04:06:29 +0000 UTC]

Ah, great! And thanks! C:

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meerle In reply to ??? [2007-12-29 13:20:46 +0000 UTC]

ohh I have to try this! xD It's not like one of those 'don't try this at home' uns right? It's safe yes?
Hmm but serious haha, you have some way of working, it looks timeconsuming, I don't know if I could do it, I would probably get lazy and call it a day in the end

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Marshroots In reply to meerle [2008-01-03 04:06:03 +0000 UTC]

Heheh! xD
It's the only way I know how to work, and now I feel bad if something takes less than 4 hours. xD
I will get on MSN tomorrow! >:[
If you see me online on DA, remind me, eh? 8D

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meerle In reply to Marshroots [2008-01-03 22:24:15 +0000 UTC]

ohno you shouldnt, you should be glad, you managed to do it faster, reaching good results 8D
ahh I missed you D8 hmm the one day I wasn't online?? xD *shrug*
hmm or you remind me, why was i going to see you on msn again? ohdear

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Marshroots In reply to meerle [2008-01-03 23:49:53 +0000 UTC]

To send you that song I said I'd send to you bloody ages ago, argh. xD

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meerle In reply to Marshroots [2008-01-04 22:19:05 +0000 UTC]

ohh right!! xDD lawl, I'm stupid. You know what, I got a friend to download it for me a little while ago haha so I don't really need it anymore. But thanks for the trouble (frustrations etc. 8D) But hey at least you don't have to worry about it anymore, so we all win?

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Marshroots In reply to meerle [2008-01-07 17:28:42 +0000 UTC]

Ah, good! I really didn't want to go on MSN, but the guilt was getting to me! xD

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meerle In reply to Marshroots [2008-01-07 20:40:47 +0000 UTC]

lol haha
aww I feel sorry for making you go on evil msn :]

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nihtemoon In reply to ??? [2007-12-29 12:22:33 +0000 UTC]

O god! this helps a lot to color, i am trying to make thes beutifol colors like you do but they never work out! but now i can try!

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Marshroots In reply to nihtemoon [2008-01-03 04:04:11 +0000 UTC]

Ah, good! I hope you do! C:

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nihtemoon In reply to Marshroots [2008-01-06 12:18:57 +0000 UTC]

I used you coloring turtal for this [link] i si't ok i'f i color mor like this ?

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Marshroots In reply to nihtemoon [2008-01-12 17:30:14 +0000 UTC]

Ah, of course you can! C: You don't have to credit me everytime, either. Thanks for using it! :3

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nihtemoon In reply to Marshroots [2008-01-12 21:40:56 +0000 UTC]

your welcom i't helped me a lot!!

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granlundaren [2007-12-29 11:05:53 +0000 UTC]

What surprised me the most is that I use watercolours almost the same way you do, with the layers (very basic, I know), shadowing and the way you lift off colours. I'm just not using them smart as you do. And I don't have a white gel pen. D:
This is a great, very useful tutorial! I'm so using it for my next watercolour piece. Thanks!

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granlundaren In reply to granlundaren [2008-01-03 11:23:05 +0000 UTC]

I'll try to, they seem to be very useful

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Marshroots In reply to granlundaren [2008-01-03 04:03:45 +0000 UTC]

Cool! Ah, white gel pens are so fun, try and find one if you can!
Thanks!

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carnival In reply to ??? [2007-12-29 09:12:50 +0000 UTC]

NOICE. :'>

great lil' tutorial peice, easy to read also.. :'D ((...i have seen some in the in the past they are all like 'step one....... step two..... AND THERE WE GO. BRIRRIANCE.' that get all lazy towards the end and leave out important steps etc ))

and for traditional media~ ^_^ i yam impressed~!

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Marshroots In reply to carnival [2008-01-03 04:01:43 +0000 UTC]

Hee, thanks guv'! 8D

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knight-owl In reply to ??? [2007-12-29 08:23:36 +0000 UTC]

Very cool! I'm going to have to save this for future reference, in case I ever get watercolours

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Marshroots In reply to knight-owl [2008-01-03 03:59:06 +0000 UTC]

Thanks! C:

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Atalhlla In reply to ??? [2007-12-29 06:46:36 +0000 UTC]

Wahaha... I like the lil bugger at the end. How you were feeling when you were finished? : D

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Marshroots In reply to Atalhlla [2008-01-03 03:58:55 +0000 UTC]

Heheh, yeah. xD

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lady-cybercat In reply to ??? [2007-12-29 06:18:30 +0000 UTC]

this is so awesome. Thank you!!

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Marshroots In reply to lady-cybercat [2008-01-03 03:58:37 +0000 UTC]

Thanks! No problem! C:

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MadisonTuff [2007-12-29 03:30:19 +0000 UTC]

Where do you get white gel-pens?! I can't find them anywhere.

I've been wanting for you to do a tutorial for a while, your style is amazing.

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Marshroots In reply to MadisonTuff [2008-01-03 03:58:24 +0000 UTC]

A local art shop sells them individually. C: I can send one to you if y'want, no problem!

Ah, thanks. C:

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MadisonTuff In reply to Marshroots [2008-01-03 04:35:40 +0000 UTC]

That would be great! I'll find some money soon ^^

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Marshroots In reply to MadisonTuff [2008-01-03 05:09:55 +0000 UTC]

What, no! You don't need to pay, heh! People send me pencils for free, so it's just like returning a favour...to, er, someone else. xD Spreading the love, sorta thing!
I'll be able to get one next week, I can get to the store on my break at college. C:

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MadisonTuff In reply to Marshroots [2008-01-03 05:45:38 +0000 UTC]

o,o That would be so amazing, and fanart worthy. I love you so much ^^ Here, I'll send you my address.

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PenumbralBeast [2007-12-28 22:55:45 +0000 UTC]

Watercolors are hell to work with. >< I use them, but my work is still sketchy and random. I hope to refine it. thanks for this very informative tutorial. x)

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