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MayumiOgihara In reply to ??? [2016-03-25 15:29:27 +0000 UTC]

Thank you so much for visiting and for the watch!

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MayumiOgihara In reply to BreelandSymbol [2016-03-17 23:02:17 +0000 UTC]

Thank you!

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MayumiOgihara In reply to LvnaNeptvna [2015-08-20 14:32:09 +0000 UTC]

Thank you so much for your kind words. Please don't hesitate to ask questions if you have any. I may not be able to reply right away or may not have the answer, but I will try my best. Good luck!

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MayumiOgihara In reply to seraf-501 [2015-01-04 19:56:05 +0000 UTC]

Glad you think so Thanks for checking it out! Happy New Year!

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MayumiOgihara In reply to Diego0101 [2013-08-03 17:05:44 +0000 UTC]

Glad you think so

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MayumiOgihara In reply to onceuponalaugh [2013-04-08 15:51:55 +0000 UTC]

I'm glad! Thank you so much for stopping by

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MayumiOgihara In reply to carmenharada [2013-01-10 16:49:17 +0000 UTC]

Thank you so much, Carmen

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MayumiOgihara In reply to mariaanghel [2012-12-19 22:56:32 +0000 UTC]

Thank you for your lovely comment!

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mariaanghel In reply to MayumiOgihara [2012-12-20 18:56:17 +0000 UTC]

You're welcome

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MayumiOgihara In reply to sweetpie2 [2012-12-03 20:31:49 +0000 UTC]

I'm glad you think so. Thank you so much for the compliment!

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MayumiOgihara In reply to nicofey [2012-08-25 17:23:59 +0000 UTC]

You're very welcome, and thank you so much for checking it out!

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MayumiOgihara In reply to HTRe [2012-06-02 03:54:47 +0000 UTC]

I think good observation and practice is the key to improve your drawing. There are many great tutorials on DA and they are very helpful, too.

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HTRe In reply to MayumiOgihara [2012-06-02 16:11:16 +0000 UTC]

Thank XD do you recomend any tutorial?

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MayumiOgihara In reply to HTRe [2012-06-02 18:51:15 +0000 UTC]

I'm not sure what kind of tutorial you're looking for but I can give you some links that I think they are worth your time checking out.

You'll find very useful basic figure/anatomy drawing tutorials in 's "Tutorial and Stock" gallery .

is a very skilled pencil artist ans she has amazing tutorials on skin , hair , and stubble .

also has great tutorials in her "Tutorials" gallery .

You can also search tutorials here -> [link]
Good luck!

Mayumi

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HTRe In reply to MayumiOgihara [2012-06-02 21:41:22 +0000 UTC]

thanks *-*

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MayumiOgihara In reply to HTRe [2012-06-06 16:36:03 +0000 UTC]

My pleasure!

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MayumiOgihara In reply to KamilSitek [2012-02-23 16:52:31 +0000 UTC]

Don't hesitate to ask questions

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KamilSitek In reply to MayumiOgihara [2012-02-28 15:42:34 +0000 UTC]

Okay I have a question but not about the hair. I have really big problem with background something like on this picture - [link] This background is very blurry - how I can draw it?

PS: My english is bad, so tell me if you not understand what I wrote

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MayumiOgihara In reply to KamilSitek [2012-02-28 18:00:48 +0000 UTC]

When you're creating realistic drawings we focus on the details, so a soft focus background often confuses us. Try not to think about what's actually there in the background, instead focus on the shapes and the values. Fill in the area with more or less layers of graphite according to the reference photo, then blend lightly. When you apply graphite, try working on small area at a time with a gentle pressure. If you use too much pressure, you'll ended up with visible pencil marks even after blending is done. When you blend wider area I recommend using something like tissue (I use heavy duty workshop paper towel), use soft pressure, and start with lighter area. If you have very dark areas, be careful not to smear graphite in surrounding area. If there are some brighter spots in the background, you can lift graphite using kneadable eraser. Shape kneadable eraser into point/blade/or any desirable shapes and dab it. (not rubbing) Do you use a piece of paper or something under your drawing hand? If the oil from your finger tips are on the paper, graphite powder sticks to them and create blotchy/uneven look, and they become really noticeable when you blend. Even you're being careful you'd still get some of them. You can clean up these unwanted dark spots with a kneadable eraser.

English is not my first language either, so please let me know if my explanation isn't clear to you. Your English is fine, by the way!

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KamilSitek In reply to MayumiOgihara [2012-03-03 08:40:23 +0000 UTC]

Thank you very much for yours tips. A few days of practices and I can see progress with my hair and blurry background

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MayumiOgihara In reply to KamilSitek [2012-03-04 17:32:54 +0000 UTC]

You're most welcome! I'm very happy to hear it helped, but it is your effort and patience that were the big part of your progress. Practise is the only way to improve your drawing skill and it seems that you're on the right path Happy drawing!

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MayumiOgihara In reply to aRtUSSELL [2011-11-26 05:35:19 +0000 UTC]

Aww, thank you Russ!

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aRtUSSELL In reply to MayumiOgihara [2011-11-26 19:33:38 +0000 UTC]

No problem. I still refer back to it whenever I begin to do hair.

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MayumiOgihara In reply to CreamyCombustion [2011-10-13 19:46:23 +0000 UTC]

Thank you so much!

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CreamyCombustion In reply to MayumiOgihara [2011-10-14 06:27:56 +0000 UTC]

you're very welcome. <3

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MayumiOgihara In reply to PrincessBee22 [2011-08-19 18:15:42 +0000 UTC]

That's a nice group! I'll submit my tutorials, if you like

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PrincessBee22 In reply to MayumiOgihara [2011-08-19 18:20:14 +0000 UTC]

That would be amazing!! Thank you!

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MayumiOgihara In reply to PrincessBee22 [2011-08-19 19:08:44 +0000 UTC]

You're welcome!

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MayumiOgihara In reply to J6e6a6n [2011-06-24 14:31:14 +0000 UTC]

You're very welcome!

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MayumiOgihara In reply to DrowArtist009 [2011-06-20 20:54:12 +0000 UTC]

Aww, thank you

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MayumiOgihara In reply to beinspiring [2011-06-13 17:57:32 +0000 UTC]

You're very welcome! I'm glad

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MayumiOgihara In reply to antalas [2011-05-21 15:58:51 +0000 UTC]

Thank you so much! I'm glad you like it!

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