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Raindropmemory — How to Draw Nostalgically

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Hello!

Since there are people ask me how I do this or that in my painting. I decided to create a mini guide of the technique I use.

Hope it helpful to you all!
and feel free to share your opinion.


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Comments: 376

Where-land-meets-sky In reply to ??? [2009-03-31 16:44:39 +0000 UTC]

Great!
Thanks for the tree turtols verry much!

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Kauthar-Sharbini [2009-03-29 18:50:27 +0000 UTC]

O h it's very helpful tutorial !
thanx u soo much

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Raindropmemory In reply to Kauthar-Sharbini [2009-03-30 10:51:46 +0000 UTC]

^^ No problem~!

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sweetham [2009-03-25 05:45:03 +0000 UTC]

aw, thanks a lot!

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Raindropmemory In reply to sweetham [2009-03-26 10:17:08 +0000 UTC]

Welcome~! ^^

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Quando-Quando In reply to ??? [2009-03-23 22:00:39 +0000 UTC]

Thanks so much for the tutorial! I always look at your art and wonder how you do it, and now I know. I'll give this a shot the next time I can.

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Raindropmemory In reply to Quando-Quando [2009-03-26 10:39:58 +0000 UTC]

^^ Good luck to you~!

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irikaru In reply to ??? [2009-03-22 19:21:36 +0000 UTC]

You are officially my favorite dA artist here!! I love your pictures and artwork, i always loved these orange-brownish pieces (i just never knew the right word) so now i can say, i love nostalgic pieces of art! Ever since a child i loved these autumn colors with the atmospheric place of like a cottage with a field and all!! And the way you draw is amazing, i love your style your light lines!! FOR SURE MY FAVORITE ARTIST EVER!!
keep on going man!

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Raindropmemory In reply to irikaru [2009-03-30 10:48:37 +0000 UTC]

^^ Oh, my honour.
Thanks a lot for you kind words~!

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Ba-ni In reply to ??? [2009-03-21 21:38:20 +0000 UTC]

Thank you!
Makes me remember that you don't have to draw and color it perfectly to have a perfect picture^^

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Raindropmemory In reply to Ba-ni [2009-03-22 07:59:29 +0000 UTC]

^^ Welcome~!

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numenese In reply to ??? [2009-03-19 14:18:23 +0000 UTC]

your drawing is brilliant, wonderful,
awesome etc. etc.
i envy your talent <33

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sweetangel0467 In reply to ??? [2009-03-19 12:49:03 +0000 UTC]

haha fail I guess you're right.. nice tutorial and thanks for sharing

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ambientdream In reply to ??? [2009-03-19 12:29:16 +0000 UTC]

T______________T Do you know I think I want to cry. Why? Because its been A LOOOOONG TIME since I want to draw in this way... sentimental, innocent and nostalgic. This is just perfect. You just gave me a HUGE inspiration. You are so kind for sharing us your technique. You are my main inspiration now. T_____T Thank you so much for these!!!!

I love everything about you right now. AHH ♥

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Raindropmemory In reply to ambientdream [2009-03-30 10:41:11 +0000 UTC]

*sorry for late reply!*
Thanks a lot for all your kind word~! ^^
and inspiration? wow, I'm happy to hear that I'm source of inspiration!

Thank you!

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escanne In reply to ??? [2009-03-19 02:27:19 +0000 UTC]

great tutorial! I've definitely learned a couple of things that's going to stick with me for a looooong time!

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Horoholikka In reply to ??? [2009-03-18 20:41:55 +0000 UTC]

oh this is so useful! I'm gonna try!!

would you mind giving your opinion after I finish my drawing? . w.

Please?

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Raindropmemory In reply to Horoholikka [2009-03-19 14:41:12 +0000 UTC]

*w* Sure, sent the link to me.

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Horoholikka In reply to Raindropmemory [2009-03-19 22:38:55 +0000 UTC]

look! I've drawn theese two :3

I don't like the one with my cat, but I will improve!! : D

[link]

[link]

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au-re [2009-03-18 10:53:02 +0000 UTC]

great tips. thank you very much
I have a question btw. if you colour your drawings [whatever what the medium is], did you just let the colour 'out' from the line?

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Raindropmemory In reply to au-re [2009-03-19 08:03:00 +0000 UTC]

It's depend on what you paint. If it's scenery in the background, you can let the colour flow naturally,

But if what you paint is the main focus of the picture, you have to pay attention to it. ^^ Because it'll be the first thing everyone see.

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Meggieport [2009-03-17 20:34:45 +0000 UTC]

Wonderful tutorial ! Your style is very interesting.

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Raindropmemory In reply to Meggieport [2009-03-19 07:54:06 +0000 UTC]

Thanks a lot~!

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tsukumou In reply to ??? [2009-03-17 01:55:32 +0000 UTC]

Thank you for these tutorials..
Your drawing is awsome!!

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Raindropmemory In reply to tsukumou [2009-03-17 12:36:41 +0000 UTC]

Thank you~! ^^

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Sugar0verdose [2009-03-16 20:49:02 +0000 UTC]

HOW DID YOU CAME UP WITH ALL THIS?! yOUr style is soo unique and..... nostaligic! your some sort of artistic genius!

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Raindropmemory In reply to Sugar0verdose [2009-03-17 13:42:01 +0000 UTC]

Thanks for your kind word~! xD
I'm not genius~!
I have to practice more~

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caillalune In reply to ??? [2009-03-16 20:16:27 +0000 UTC]

Firstly, your advices are great, you've really mastered this way of drawing, how you call it, 'nostalgically'

secondly, just reading this tutorial and looking on examples gave me warm, calm feeling

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Raindropmemory In reply to caillalune [2009-03-17 13:45:07 +0000 UTC]

^^ Thank you very much~!
Glad this tute helpful~

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Viichu [2009-03-16 19:04:50 +0000 UTC]

Thank you for the great tips! I've always wondered how to achieve that feel ^^
Your way of explaining is very clear and easy to understand!

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Raindropmemory In reply to Viichu [2009-03-17 13:52:47 +0000 UTC]

Oh, great you found it helpful and understandable~!

Thank you~!

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chemical-failure [2009-03-16 02:36:16 +0000 UTC]

I wanna be NOSTALGIC!!! ~

lol

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Raindropmemory In reply to chemical-failure [2009-03-16 16:02:45 +0000 UTC]

Thank you~! ^^

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Rainbowbubbles In reply to ??? [2009-03-13 06:03:15 +0000 UTC]

wow, this is really helpful! n_n

I really love your work!~

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Raindropmemory In reply to Rainbowbubbles [2009-03-13 09:15:47 +0000 UTC]

Thank you~!

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depinz [2009-03-12 17:25:38 +0000 UTC]

woww, thanks you very much!!

this really help!!!

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Raindropmemory In reply to depinz [2009-03-13 13:13:34 +0000 UTC]

Welcome~! ^^

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PacificaArts [2009-03-12 16:38:59 +0000 UTC]

Excellent! Thanks so much for the tips, I'm always looking for new ways to draw and this helps a lot.

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Raindropmemory In reply to PacificaArts [2009-03-13 13:17:50 +0000 UTC]

Cool~!
Glad it help.

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fsuharja [2009-03-12 15:24:18 +0000 UTC]

This is why i love to use color pencil...
i miss my childhood... T^T

seek thoroughly trough your guide, i realized it's hard to do watercolor...

Many thanks for the guide! it really helps! ^_^

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Raindropmemory In reply to fsuharja [2009-03-13 13:23:16 +0000 UTC]

^_^ Welcome~!
Practice is the key, the more you practice, the better your skill.

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JerryCai [2009-03-12 08:56:30 +0000 UTC]

ahha leave a gap for AIR!
^_^ thanx for sharing

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Raindropmemory In reply to JerryCai [2009-03-13 13:30:34 +0000 UTC]

^_^ Welcome~!

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Bel-chan In reply to ??? [2009-03-12 02:51:05 +0000 UTC]

i loved it!
i'm gonna try it...or something like that! C:

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Raindropmemory In reply to Bel-chan [2009-03-12 04:37:18 +0000 UTC]

Cool~
Nice a nice draw~! ^^

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Bel-chan In reply to Raindropmemory [2009-03-12 21:47:33 +0000 UTC]

yeaah!! C:

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blackmaster16 In reply to ??? [2009-03-11 06:35:02 +0000 UTC]

i like your technique

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Raindropmemory In reply to blackmaster16 [2009-03-12 05:15:36 +0000 UTC]

Thank you~!

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kurumi158 In reply to ??? [2009-03-09 07:38:33 +0000 UTC]

Great tips~!! XD
Thanks so much for sharing!!

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Raindropmemory In reply to kurumi158 [2009-03-11 04:27:59 +0000 UTC]

Glad you like it. ^^

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