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Published: 2011-06-12 20:22:22 +0000 UTC; Views: 12606; Favourites: 267; Downloads: 468
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Description I'm a little, well, a big bit nervous about posting this

Some of my lovely dA friends have asked how I draw unblended skin. I also get asked a lot about the different papers I use, so with a little nudge from I've put together a little tutorial type thing to cover them both. Christina sweetie, this is for you

I hope it's helpful to some of you
Paula

P.S. I ran out of space on my tutorial, but just to say these scans are pretty close up so you can see whats going on. To see the skin unblended in a drawing, I used this method in these drawings -

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Comments: 132

GregHodge In reply to ??? [2011-06-13 01:40:53 +0000 UTC]

I like it!!

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pbird12 In reply to GregHodge [2011-06-13 08:41:48 +0000 UTC]

Yay! I'm glad

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Skippy-s In reply to ??? [2011-06-12 23:03:10 +0000 UTC]

Great tutorial, very helpfull

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pbird12 In reply to Skippy-s [2011-06-13 08:41:34 +0000 UTC]

Thank you very much

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acjub In reply to ??? [2011-06-12 22:23:36 +0000 UTC]

It looks great! I feel like I've learned something now! So we'll see how it goes when I attempt this
I feel so honoured, a tutorial for me!

Fantastic

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pbird12 In reply to acjub [2011-06-13 08:41:16 +0000 UTC]

Yay! I hope its the kind of thing you were looking for

I'll look forward to seeing how you get on, you'll do great I know it!

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acjub In reply to pbird12 [2011-06-13 09:11:20 +0000 UTC]

It sure was!

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Terry-L-T-Kitto In reply to ??? [2011-06-12 21:43:25 +0000 UTC]

It's a great technique! I would try it out but I'm improving with mine for the moment.

Thanks for sharing; it's great to see how others approach drawing!

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pbird12 In reply to Terry-L-T-Kitto [2011-06-13 08:40:28 +0000 UTC]

No problem, glad you enjoyed looking

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NautyWolf In reply to ??? [2011-06-12 21:23:30 +0000 UTC]

looks too tedious for me ill stick to blending

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pbird12 In reply to NautyWolf [2011-06-13 08:38:40 +0000 UTC]

It is a little longwinded, thank for faving anyway

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NautyWolf In reply to pbird12 [2011-06-14 01:17:44 +0000 UTC]

your welcome, it was very informational

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Art2Sacrifice In reply to ??? [2011-06-12 20:54:00 +0000 UTC]

This is an impossible feat for me. Thank you for taking your time to do this tutorial! I have many (tutorials) in my list that I need to take advantage of and improve on my drawing skills.

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pbird12 In reply to Art2Sacrifice [2011-06-12 20:57:32 +0000 UTC]

No it's not, its easy! Its also more fun than blending, but it does take a lot longer to do

Your welcome, I just hope it's helpful

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Art2Sacrifice In reply to pbird12 [2011-06-12 21:09:57 +0000 UTC]

It will certainly be helpful. I need to combine all these tutorials and create something worth looking at.

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pbird12 In reply to Art2Sacrifice [2011-06-12 21:11:32 +0000 UTC]

Stop it! Your drawings are great

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Art2Sacrifice In reply to pbird12 [2011-06-13 20:38:38 +0000 UTC]

Yes, great for starting fires...

I kid. Thanks, Paula!

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pbird12 In reply to Art2Sacrifice [2011-06-14 01:13:11 +0000 UTC]

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Marcysiabush In reply to ??? [2011-06-12 20:43:19 +0000 UTC]

youre a master of tutorials

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pbird12 In reply to Marcysiabush [2011-06-12 20:50:20 +0000 UTC]

Thank you so much

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Marcysiabush In reply to pbird12 [2011-06-12 20:51:55 +0000 UTC]

most welcome

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Rockinfroggi In reply to ??? [2011-06-12 20:34:19 +0000 UTC]

Gawd, you dun didid that all on your little lonesome? I'm flabbergobsmacked, you are definitely a plonkette of many talents.

BTW, I just got those paper samples I ordered. now I just gotta learn to draw

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pbird12 In reply to Rockinfroggi [2011-06-12 20:39:06 +0000 UTC]

They don't call me plonkettebird12 for nothing you know! Hey now you've gave away my secret

Brilliant!! I hope you like as much as I do ... I'm drawing on it right now ... a Harry Potter extravaganza

You can draw! Now your just being silly, watch out or you'll be joining the plonkette club very soon!!

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Rockinfroggi In reply to pbird12 [2011-06-12 20:45:46 +0000 UTC]

I'm gonna try that serious type thing again here, just having a quick look at your tutorial, it really does look professional and comprehensive and I look forward to trying out some of your tips.

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pbird12 In reply to Rockinfroggi [2011-06-12 20:49:39 +0000 UTC]

Phew, I am glad it's alright. I've not done anything like this before, I was a bit nervous incase it was ... well, you know crappy

I hope they work for you

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Rockinfroggi In reply to pbird12 [2011-06-13 11:06:24 +0000 UTC]

My appyollogies for asking such a dumbo question, but where you mention about the angle of the lead in the lead holder are you saying you use it on the angle as opposed to the point?

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pbird12 In reply to Rockinfroggi [2011-06-13 11:24:54 +0000 UTC]

No apologies, I think I might have been better putting a slightly bigger piccie on there

Yeah, I almost round the end off to an angle so there are no sharp or jagged edges, normally I get the angle by using a little sanding block or just scribbling on paper. Its just a personal thing, but i hate scratches and indents on my paper

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Rockinfroggi In reply to pbird12 [2011-06-13 11:57:08 +0000 UTC]

Thanks for the clarification, and your picture is fine, it's just having read so many things telling you to keep a sharp point on yer pencils I've obviously been brain washed. I'll wait until I've got Kelly in bed ummmm, put Kelly to bed then I will try your method out.

I also (not having seen them before) just ordered one of your TomBow Mono Erasers so thank you for that info.

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pbird12 In reply to Rockinfroggi [2011-06-13 13:57:35 +0000 UTC]

Well, I do agree for the most part to have a sharp point, but not always ... I like to be a rebel LOL.

Does Kelly know about this? hehe

I hope you like it! Honestly, it's one of my most favourite things ever ... so sad

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Shila-Shinya In reply to ??? [2011-06-12 20:27:08 +0000 UTC]

english....
My english is not so good... ;_;
Is it very difficult to learn?

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pbird12 In reply to Shila-Shinya [2011-06-12 20:29:06 +0000 UTC]

Hi, No, its not difficult to learn at all, just some patience and practice If there is anything I could put into other words for you, I can try

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