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Sorry that is a HUUUGE file. You can download it, too.
If you are having any problems or have a question, tell me! I can try to help.

REMEMBER: This is NOT the only way to do things on opencanvas, it's merely the basics of what I do. THERE IS NO CORRECT WAY TO DO ANYTHING.

DO check out other tutorials people have made, they are seriously amazing and superior compared to the likes of this here tutorial. DO come up with your own techniques to make your art scream your name all over it. DO experiment with the tools.

Some Questionsfor your convenience and mine lol

Is Opencanvas 1.1 available for Apple computers/Mac?
Not that I know of, unfortunately. You can try the newer versions of OC, though.
Do I have to pay for Opencanvas 1.1? Is it a trial?
No; this version of opencanvas is completely free. No; you can download this program and have it forever on your computer unless you uninstall it.
How come everything is written in weird symbols?
It should appear as Japanese if you have the language pack installed on your computer or something. To switch to english, go to the top of the taskbar, go to the very last drop down list (H) and at the bottom it will say English (E).
How can I add a background without the colors getting all weird/dark?
I think I mentioned that somewhere here, maybe not. Since the layer is autoamtically set to multiply, you'll either have to put the background on a new layer and ERASE parts of the background where it OVERLAPS the coloring on your other layer, OR you can just do the background on the same layer as all your other coloring.
What is OCing/networking, and how do I do that?
Networking on Opencanvas 1.1 is a bit like paintchat, only it's private and can only have a maximum of 4 occupants. You draw on your own individual layers, but share the same canvas with others, so you can see everyone drawing. Found a tutorial on how to set that up here .
Can I use this tutorial for [insert program here] ?
You can, but obviously you might have to tweak a few things since programs are different, but I don't see why you can't copy a technique from opencanvas to use for photoshop or whatever, so try it.
How do I blend?
Assuming you are using a tablet, pretend it is like pencil and paper. The harder you press, the darker the pencil mark; the lighter you press, the lighter the pencil mark. Apply this to your tablet and mess around with it.

Check this youtube video that I made about how to blend/shade. Hopefully it will help: [link]

I'm still having problems with pressure sensitivity.
See that white box in the brushes window? Make sure that line is dragged more toward the bottom right corner.

Also, check out the brush settings- the minimum and general sizes. Examples here: [link]

Linkage

Old tutorial: [link]
Opencanvas 1.1 Download: [link]
Alternate sources found, but I don't know if they work or not: [link] [link] [link]
Other Opencanvas 1.1 tutorials and related things you should DEFINITELY check out:
[link] by *ArtistsHospital (More of a directory of several helpful links. )
[link] by ~Luthien-Rogue (Very informative and detailed as far as tools, shortcuts, the very basic basics of the program.)
[link] by =CentraDragon (this will teach you how to use the subtraction and addition layer modes.)
[link] by *meiken (this shows the artist's way of coloring.)
[link] by *vashs-angel (this shows you how to use the networking feature.)
[link] by ~pixieface (a two parter tutorial, second part is found within the tutorial's description. Also very detailed.)
Hair Tutorial: [link] by me c:
Youtube Blending/Shading Tutorial: [link] by me
also.
Youtube Screen Recording: [link] by me.
Another Youtube Screen Recording: [link] by me.

EDIT on March 5, 2008. I added a huge section at the front about the tools and settings and other bits for those people who really don't know anything about opencanvas 1.1. I also added a miniscule section with smudging.
EDIT on March 30, 2008. Edited some text/added some lips and eyes. Now with links to some other tutorials I find are pretty informative.
EDIT on June 26, 2008. Added link to my hair tutorial and stuff about OC Networking.
EDIT on July 14, 2008. Redid brush settings section and put it at the top and also added a section on how to apply a background.
EDIT on December 27, 2008. Revamped the brushes and whatnot section at the top. Added some links.
EDIT on April 1, 2009. I made a youtube video about blending and shading since I got so many questions about it. Click in the above links or here: [link]
EDIT on April 4, 2009. Added links to my youtube drawing recordings.
EDIT on October 11, 2009. Edited the basics information to make it a little more organized.

tutorial and Celsius (the character) (c)

Description
Sorry that is a HUUUGE file. You can download it, too.
If you are having any problems or have a question, tell me! I can try to help.

REMEMBER: This is NOT the only way to do things on opencanvas, it's merely the basics of what I do. THERE IS NO CORRECT WAY TO DO ANYTHING.

DO check out other tutorials people have made, they are seriously amazing and superior compared to the likes of this here tutorial. DO come up with your own techniques to make your art scream your name all over it. DO experiment with the tools.

Some Questionsfor your convenience and mine lol

Is Opencanvas 1.1 available for Apple computers/Mac?
Not that I know of, unfortunately. You can try the newer versions of OC, though.
Do I have to pay for Opencanvas 1.1? Is it a trial?
No; this version of opencanvas is completely free. No; you can download this program and have it forever on your computer unless you uninstall it.
How come everything is written in weird symbols?
It should appear as Japanese if you have the language pack installed on your computer or something. To switch to english, go to the top of the taskbar, go to the very last drop down list (H) and at the bottom it will say English (E).
How can I add a background without the colors getting all weird/dark?
I think I mentioned that somewhere here, maybe not. Since the layer is autoamtically set to multiply, you'll either have to put the background on a new layer and ERASE parts of the background where it OVERLAPS the coloring on your other layer, OR you can just do the background on the same layer as all your other coloring.
What is OCing/networking, and how do I do that?
Networking on Opencanvas 1.1 is a bit like paintchat, only it's private and can only have a maximum of 4 occupants. You draw on your own individual layers, but share the same canvas with others, so you can see everyone drawing. Found a tutorial on how to set that up here .
Can I use this tutorial for [insert program here] ?
You can, but obviously you might have to tweak a few things since programs are different, but I don't see why you can't copy a technique from opencanvas to use for photoshop or whatever, so try it.
How do I blend?
Assuming you are using a tablet, pretend it is like pencil and paper. The harder you press, the darker the pencil mark; the lighter you press, the lighter the pencil mark. Apply this to your tablet and mess around with it.

Check this youtube video that I made about how to blend/shade. Hopefully it will help: [link]

I'm still having problems with pressure sensitivity.
See that white box in the brushes window? Make sure that line is dragged more toward the bottom right corner.

Also, check out the brush settings- the minimum and general sizes. Examples here: [link]

Linkage

Old tutorial: [link]
Opencanvas 1.1 Download: [link]
Alternate sources found, but I don't know if they work or not: [link] [link] [link]
Other Opencanvas 1.1 tutorials and related things you should DEFINITELY check out:
[link] by *ArtistsHospital (More of a directory of several helpful links. )
[link] by ~Luthien-Rogue (Very informative and detailed as far as tools, shortcuts, the very basic basics of the program.)
[link] by =CentraDragon (this will teach you how to use the subtraction and addition layer modes.)
[link] by *meiken (this shows the artist's way of coloring.)
[link] by *vashs-angel (this shows you how to use the networking feature.)
[link] by ~pixieface (a two parter tutorial, second part is found within the tutorial's description. Also very detailed.)
Hair Tutorial: [link] by me c:
Youtube Blending/Shading Tutorial: [link] by me
also.
Youtube Screen Recording: [link] by me.
Another Youtube Screen Recording: [link] by me.

EDIT on March 5, 2008. I added a huge section at the front about the tools and settings and other bits for those people who really don't know anything about opencanvas 1.1. I also added a miniscule section with smudging.
EDIT on March 30, 2008. Edited some text/added some lips and eyes. Now with links to some other tutorials I find are pretty informative.
EDIT on June 26, 2008. Added link to my hair tutorial and stuff about OC Networking.
EDIT on July 14, 2008. Redid brush settings section and put it at the top and also added a section on how to apply a background.
EDIT on December 27, 2008. Revamped the brushes and whatnot section at the top. Added some links.
EDIT on April 1, 2009. I made a youtube video about blending and shading since I got so many questions about it. Click in the above links or here: [link]
EDIT on April 4, 2009. Added links to my youtube drawing recordings.
EDIT on October 11, 2009. Edited the basics information to make it a little more organized.

tutorial and Celsius (the character) (c)