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Published: 2007-12-28 03:49:37 +0000 UTC; Views: 5047; Favourites: 315; Downloads: 100
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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! xDRelated content
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Ah, thanks, and great! No problem! C:
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Well, you may not think so, but to me this certainly was helpful. Never been to good with watercolours myself. Well, for starters, I've only got the crappy pencil kind. I bet they're not good. Is there any kind of brand you could suggest? Thanks.
But seriously, I really wanna experiment now. You make it look like such a simple process. Guess I'll have to find out. 
Anyhow, big thanks for submitting this. You get some sleep now. I'm gonna see what sort of mess I can make from following this. I got bad vibes coming from just the thought. Lol! The pic is also most awesome by the way! The little critter looks so squishable.
Thanks again, Marshy! 
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Oh, look, it's that hot guy again! xD
I use WHSmiths own brand, so it should be easy for you to find some if you want! C: I'm not sure if they sell the solid ones anymore, but they still sell the tube ones I used on that Charizard pic and most of my backgrounds.
It is simple! People just get scared 'cause they ain't used to the water and mess up a few times! xD Ah, I hate using ink, it makes my watercolours look more washed out than usual.
Thanks Dani!
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Yep, sexy's here! How ya doin'? 
Well, that's handy. 
I bet it takes a good bit of practice though to get the hang of it. 
Anyhow, your welcomes.
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Mrrowl!
Awesome! I got mine on offer, too! xD You got some solid ones? D: Could you take a photo of them for me or something? I can never find them!
Just have fun and make a lotta mess! It's the best way to find out what works, eh! 8D
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Picture? Sure!
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Thanks for showing! C: Ahh, those. I don't get along with that kind of set. xD
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It is when you get used to it! 8D
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did it make you go crazy to have to do a single step, then go scan it, do another step, go scan, etc. etc. etc. and put this all together. Thanks for the effort. For me, I found out as I progressed with stuff, the scanner would try to 'help' me out by changing the exposure and gamma up, and thusly made it really hard to keep things looking the same.
Waaaaait a sec... or did you cheat and use a camera?
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Heh, yeah. xD My scanner did that a little bit here. It won't pick anything up at all if there isn't strong colour on it somewhere, and it turns the contrast up real high for some reaosn. So I always keep a cutting of some colourful Final Fantasy artwork in the corner of my scanner. It makes a huge difference!
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Its very helpful indeed!!
Just one question, do you always use blue or purple to 'shade'?
Or does it depend on the colors?
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Thanks!
So far I've only used blue and purple. I use 'em both on any colour, 'cept not usually blue for red. C:
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Your welcome, and cool! Thanks so much for the tutorial!
Well done job
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I thought it was a pretty decent walkthrough... it makes me want to give watercolors another shot. ou use a bit of a different technique than i do anyways, so it'd be fun :]
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Ah, good! And thanks! C:
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Holy shit man, I remember the first time I saw your art a year back. I think your an amazing gal and got one hell of a talent that I'm visciously jealous of <3 Now seeing all this....damn you make it look so easly.
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Heh, oh man, that sure is a feel good comment! xD Thanks!
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Cool. Pretty informative. I've never seriously used watercolor, but if I do, I will probably use this tutorial/step-by-step. Thanks for sharing.
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Do you use any of that resistive stuff? For example, rubber cement, to prevent colours from overlapping?
Or you're just very careful, either way.
Nice job!
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Nope, I'm just careful and use small brushes. xD
Thanks!
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I'm so thrilled you posted this up, seeing how you work is like seeing how the pyramids were built, I swear I'm boggled!
I think you did wonderfully explaining how you did each step, didnt leave anything out that I could pick out.
I have to try your style out when I get home to my watercolor set. your talent is still amazing though Frankie, never stop drawing/painting!
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Aw, heheh! xD Thanks!
<3
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For being "not really a tutorial", that certainly was helpful! ;D
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you did an excellent tutorial and explained very well.
So this is how you do your wonderful art pieces. I have a new set of watercolor paints that I've been DYING to use! I might just have to use your technique, as I am not too familiar with the watercolors....
I'm an oil and acrylics kind of guy.
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Thank you! C:
My oils always end up looking like watercolour, 'cause I'm a wuss and use too much turps. xD
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OOO this is so great to see how you do this! I think your style is really unique and have always wondered how you do it!
Question... How do you make sure the background doesn't go over your image..? Are you just super careful? XD
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Ah, thank you! C:
Yup, just careful! And I use little brushes on the BG when I'm close to the character. xD
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Wow. It may not have been a tutorial, but it was interesting seeing a strep-by-step of how you do your work.
And, it was quite helpful too. I've been thinking about getting into watercolors and this is a great example of an awesome technique.
Great job!
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Wow, I just ran across my watercolors while cleaning the house, and I thought, "hey, I'll sit down and try these out." I also found my watercolor brushes that can hold the water in the brush, and again, thought the same thing. I personally love using water colors, 'cause I'm one of those people who like "layering" when I color, rather than just throwing on colors and praying they do what I want. I like having control, ya know?
Anyway, this was an AWESOME "how to." Not only did it share some of your own experience, it also inspired me to pull out those water colors and "brush up" on my skills. The steps you took made a lot of sense, as I think some have said, and it was very easy to follow and understand through the text and visuals you provided.
That was great of you to share, I hope it benefits people. It sure helped me!
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Heheh, I know what you mean! Art teachers seem to think the latter is more artistic, ah. xD
Thanks! The fact that you actually found it useful is just so awesome. xD
<3
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Hahaha, oh yeah, I hear ya. XD
And thank YOU! I did a little test shortly after you posted this walkthrough. You can see how you helped me here: [link] kekeke
I still need practice, but hey, you got me back into watercolors!
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thank you so much for sharing this! I've always marveled at your artwork and wondered how you did it. but you use strictly watercolors, yeah? I mean, do you think using watercolor pencils would work just as well?
thank you again! 
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Aw, no problem and thanks!
Hmm, I really dunno, I never use watercolour pencils...try 'em out and see! 8D
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awesome, i love your art so its really helpful to see how you work
curious what kind of gel pen you use? i have one but its so transparent it's really not good for much
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Thanks!
Transparent? That's a bit odd. xD The brand I use is Pentel.
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I've started to get the hang of watercolor, but this should still help in some aspects. 
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My gel pens are made by Pentel. If you're having trouble with yours sometimes shaking it up and down for a while or sucking the the end that you put to paper can help! xD
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Oooh, I'll have to try those. xD Thanks.
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This is very helpful, I have always loved the way you color and I am definitely going to try this technique
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Ah, I'm glad you think so! C:
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I'm so glad you did this. <3
What's the name of the watercolors you use? And what kind of paper? :3
Most of the watercolor paper I've seen is grainy but your art is nothing like that.
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