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Description Nestly: ARRRUUKAPHLOOFGHFGH.

That's why I don't make tutorials. 8D

They. Take. So. Freakin'. Long.

That's because I go way overboard. Yeah I know.

Hope you enjoy nonetheless!
(And I will seriously try to get a lineart, hair, and cloud tutorial up as well some time.)

(And sorry for the spelling/grammar mistakes.)

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Comments: 138

frozen-lightning In reply to ??? [2008-05-09 23:16:23 +0000 UTC]

Pretty tree. :3

I actually have my own tree method, but I might try a few of these things. Especially on the top. Because i'm lazy and I just make big green clouds. xD

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Nestly In reply to frozen-lightning [2008-05-13 20:20:50 +0000 UTC]

Nestly: Hahah, yeah. XD I need to try out some other styles myself. This one is SO time consuming!

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frozen-lightning In reply to Nestly [2008-08-01 02:49:35 +0000 UTC]

i tried using a sort of thisaway style, with the lines in the bark, but it was just one branch, and it took a while. x:

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Nestly In reply to frozen-lightning [2008-08-03 18:56:40 +0000 UTC]

Nestly: Yeah... it takes some time. xD

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frozen-lightning In reply to Nestly [2008-08-06 02:16:52 +0000 UTC]

By the way, I did that superlong meme of yours. It was a blast. ;D

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Sithian [2008-05-06 08:14:40 +0000 UTC]

*faves* bravo ^^ this tutorial looks so usefull

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Othell In reply to ??? [2008-05-03 23:44:36 +0000 UTC]

A great tutorial!
I have a question, the program of SAI is a free installation. But, the site says after 31 days you have to pay for it, but you say it's free...
I'm confuzzled. D:

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Nestly In reply to Othell [2008-05-13 22:05:22 +0000 UTC]

Nestly: Weeelll, when I started this tutorial SAI was still in a beta testing stage, where it was technically free. XD You just had to download a new version every month. Now that it's finished, however, you need to purchase it if you want to continue working with it, heheh.
It's a very fair price however. :3 I bought one myself.

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Othell In reply to Nestly [2008-05-14 00:18:51 +0000 UTC]

Oh! Thank you!

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MissIsabeau [2008-05-02 22:07:31 +0000 UTC]

this is brilliant! i love it! <3

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deltawing457 In reply to ??? [2008-04-27 01:49:38 +0000 UTC]

Your skills are always improving lil nestly.

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WindieDragon In reply to ??? [2008-04-22 21:29:00 +0000 UTC]

I have Sai but mines seems to be a trial, and it's about to run out Is there really a free non-trial version? If so, please show me where. I really like using it but the trial running out discourages me from getting attached to it ...

But this is a good tree tut! I'll have to save it for later :3

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Nestly In reply to WindieDragon [2008-05-06 05:38:58 +0000 UTC]

Nestly: Afraid not. D: Since they've finished the product, it's no longer an unlimited download. But it's fairly cheap as far as art programs go. I bought it for $52 USD.

Thanks. <3

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Teavian In reply to ??? [2008-04-20 00:11:36 +0000 UTC]

Very nice tutorial! ^^ I've been trying to draw better trees as well, it'll help me a lot!

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Ktty In reply to ??? [2008-04-19 18:14:16 +0000 UTC]

Wow Nestly this is an extremely helpful tutorial I have to practice drawing trees first lawl.

Miles needs to learn to climb trees safely XD

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Nestly In reply to Ktty [2008-05-05 19:15:14 +0000 UTC]

Nestly: You should. 8D And thanks.

Yes he does. xD Ahh well he'll learn when he's older.

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Ktty In reply to Nestly [2008-05-05 22:06:25 +0000 UTC]

Yes if I get some time I'll practice with it this weekend. and your welcome :3

I hope so XD

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Driftshift66 [2008-04-19 17:19:31 +0000 UTC]

Lawls. X3 This is one of the best tutorials I've seen for a long time. It makes me wish I had a tablet now.

Also, the little side drawings made it fun to read (I read the whole thing. X-x). XD

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Nestly In reply to Driftshift66 [2008-04-29 18:32:27 +0000 UTC]

Nestly: Awww, thanks! XD And kudos for reading it all. ;3

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Driftshift66 In reply to Nestly [2008-04-30 18:05:05 +0000 UTC]

Your welcome. :B

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Sheepsterama [2008-04-19 01:41:01 +0000 UTC]

Thank yoooou, very much. ^____^ This should really come in handy.

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Zimalien [2008-04-19 01:24:05 +0000 UTC]

I would so use this tutorial!!!!!!!!!!!! If I had the patience. owo;; Dope.


BUT I LOVE THE LEAVES NESTLEY!! And the bark, the shading it's so beautiful. <33333 The branches and the 'wrinkles' on this...God, you're so good at it. AND I LOVE YOUR HARD LINES! OMFG Your lines are my most favorite. <3333 Everything in this tutorials is done beatifully.

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llamaer [2008-04-18 21:23:19 +0000 UTC]

This is so beautiful. ;w;

You make me feel like I could do great things like you. I love how you started with the scribbled tree, to bring readers into a friendly sort of circle, like "Hey, you can be cool like Nestly, too!"

What is that random picture of Ephidell? o_o

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Nestly In reply to llamaer [2008-04-29 18:27:49 +0000 UTC]

Nestly: Awwww, that's so good to hear! <3 Glad it makes you feel like you can accomplish greater things! :3

It's Ephidell running away from Mhirou like a moron. XD

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squee828 [2008-04-18 03:46:27 +0000 UTC]

Yay! You finally finished it! How did I miss those little doodles when I saw it last time, the fanatic that I am?

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StarRaven [2008-04-18 03:27:13 +0000 UTC]

Wha... no grass tutorial? D:

xD Just kidding! This is cool. As if I'm ever going to draw a tree. D: Well, I guess you never know.

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Nestly In reply to StarRaven [2008-05-05 19:09:18 +0000 UTC]

Nestly: Yeah, it's always fun to give it a try! XD And thanks for the fav. :3

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Zagura [2008-04-18 01:10:29 +0000 UTC]

This is more awesome than the guy who made a styrofoam board in the shape of a human back for rescuing people from car accidents that had possible spinal damage and made 6 million dollars.

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Nestly In reply to Zagura [2008-05-05 19:08:32 +0000 UTC]

Nestly: ........Okay COOL! 8D

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Zureki In reply to ??? [2008-04-18 00:19:03 +0000 UTC]

Freaking genious

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GatoJr In reply to ??? [2008-04-17 22:39:00 +0000 UTC]

Such a great tutorial~ x3

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la-lamour In reply to ??? [2008-04-17 22:32:03 +0000 UTC]

HOCRAP you went crazy with this thing.


Jeeeesus.

LOL that's a happy tree talking to the sun there.

[i read it all. what do i win?]

c:

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Nestly In reply to la-lamour [2008-05-02 20:36:54 +0000 UTC]

Nestly: That sun is too cool for school. 83

YOU WIN. ...KNOWLEDGE!! *sticks a graduation cap on ya*

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la-lamour In reply to Nestly [2008-05-02 21:10:29 +0000 UTC]

HECK YES IT IS. I know. Because my art teachers would cry if they saw it. c: [they hate suns like that]

WOW WHAT A RIP OFF! 8D

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Deeper-gashes [2008-04-17 22:29:11 +0000 UTC]

Oh I love the little doodles in the tutorial xD they're so cute.

and I thought "Additive" said "Addictive" xD ha

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Nestly In reply to Deeper-gashes [2008-05-02 20:36:04 +0000 UTC]

Nestly: Thanks. I'm addicted to additive. 83

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Deeper-gashes In reply to Nestly [2008-05-03 00:06:50 +0000 UTC]

No prob.

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SwiftstarDawn In reply to ??? [2008-04-17 21:59:06 +0000 UTC]

WOW, Nestly. Fantastic tutorial. <3 Do you know where to download SAI? I'd like to try it. O:

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Nestly In reply to SwiftstarDawn [2008-05-02 20:35:39 +0000 UTC]

Nestly: Thank you. :3 And you can download SAI here: [link]

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SwiftstarDawn In reply to Nestly [2008-05-27 15:58:30 +0000 UTC]

SAI doesn't seem like it's free, it said something about payment. D:

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Nestly In reply to SwiftstarDawn [2008-05-31 17:16:23 +0000 UTC]

Nestly: Yeah I'm sorry, I started this tutorial when it was still 'free'. xD The trial is still free, but when it runs out, you have to purchase the license to keep on using it.

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SwiftstarDawn In reply to Nestly [2008-06-01 20:47:07 +0000 UTC]

That's a shame, ah well XD

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Em0SlitC4t [2008-04-17 21:53:40 +0000 UTC]

Yay now I don't have to make blank, generic black backgrounds! , Good job, and it wasn't THAT long. o_o

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ikka-nosferatu In reply to ??? [2008-04-17 21:25:05 +0000 UTC]

Yey! A tutorial that doesn't use the crappy-ass photoshop leaves brushes and comes out awesome! 8D Thanks for making it.

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Nestly In reply to ikka-nosferatu [2008-04-21 19:42:37 +0000 UTC]

Nestly: Haha, yeah! XD No cheating! I don't even use Photoshop. Thanks!

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ZItheDRAGON [2008-04-17 20:37:44 +0000 UTC]

cool.......i do not think you went overbourd

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soulfreak In reply to ??? [2008-04-17 19:09:49 +0000 UTC]

Very well doen tutorial, Nestly! ^^ It'll definitely be useful!

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PhantomChaos [2008-04-17 18:49:41 +0000 UTC]

The single greatest tree tutorial I have ever seen. I bow before you tree-making skills

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Nestly In reply to PhantomChaos [2008-04-21 19:41:47 +0000 UTC]

Nestly: Oh wow, thanks! XD

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Goddessofpink [2008-04-17 15:57:35 +0000 UTC]

WHUT?! I was scrolling along and seeing Nestly....and then, OUT OF NOWHERE MILES AND POPPY?! XD And you just had to ad De De in there as well, woman you are obsessed.

Great tutorial, its helpfull and funny! One day I will surpass you at drawing tree's and when that time comes I will EAT YO FACE! ;3

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