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Sunflorii β Soft Shading Tutorial via Paint Tool SAI
Published: 2013-05-25 09:36:32 +0000 UTC; Views: 122204; Favourites: 3074; Downloads: 2481
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Please download for full view (apologies for the pixelly images in full view XD)This tutorial shows how I go about shading using Paint Tool SAI.
It includes a general technique overview and goes into detailed examples on how I shade hair, clothes, and eyes, including my brush settings and layer modes.
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can you explain this layer by layer
i got lost at number 3
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Ah don't worry about the layer numbers, the ones shown on number 3 are just lineart layers haha.
The folder's the only thing that's important on that step. I make the folder under my lineart.
Steps 1-5 are totally optional too, they just show how I generally organize things without being super organized (eg how people like naming the layers, which I never do haha)
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I did follow the tutorial until step 5, but then I failed to apply any flat color after I selected the New Layer Mask button. I wonder where did I mess up with the step. And can I use an artwork (that I've applied the line art beforehand) with format .jpg for this tutorial?Β
Sorry for such stupid question. I'm totally new with digital painting...Β
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Make sure you still have the selection selected from the previous steps when you click the layer mask, then the mask will show up. To add colors you'll have to create layers in the folder that the mask was applied to~
Yes you can use jpgs, just make sure its on its own layer and set the lineart layer mode to multiply, then drag it on top of your colors. or you can try to delete the white space (there are some tutorials that tell you how to get transparent lineart from scanners if it doesn't have transparency)
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I've tried and it's working! Thank you!^^ But what do you mean by gradient when applying color to the hair and clothes. Is there any tutorials on this?
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Oh I just take a huge airbrush in another shade and use that to add the other color haha, SAI doesn't have a gradient tool
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Thank you! I shall try it later! ^^
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Thanks for this. I knew I was going the wrong way about coloring, and now I know why.
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Glad to help! Cheers!
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About step 7. Do I need to make a new layer for every flat colour I have?
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It depends, you can usually just get away with making sure each different colour on one layer doesnt touch, making a new layer until everything's coloured. Some people like having a new one for each colour, but personally I dislike having 50 layers in one colourful piece haha.
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Thanks a lot, I'll remember that. For now, I just have to work with my 50 layers because I got impatient and didn't wait too long for a response. Nice works, btw, I'll fave some of them right now. 
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you saved my life with the "fringe" thing. Ive been searching for that for always. I simply cannot thank you enough <33333
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oh you did make coloring tutorials whoops my b
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LOL was just about to link ya aha thank you btw!
Though this is a year old, not much has really changed *u*!
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I like the tutorial I think I'm going to try it out ~Β
I've been having a difficult time with my art lately .-.
thanks <3
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I've been looking for a tutorial like this for so long, it's not even funny. I know this is old and everything but thank you so much for uploading this omg. ;u;
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it is helpful!! thank youuΒ
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Thank you so much very helpful tutorial.
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Very glad you think so, thanks for the comment!
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I don't have an oil water tool... is there another tool that is also good for blending?
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Here are my settings for oil-water and my other brushes
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Thank you so much! (^_^) Your tutorial is awesome by the way!
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Can you give line art or project files, for me practice
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You have such a beautiful coloring style.
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I don't seem to have the Fringe effect... is there any other brush that is similar? (I probably have a different English Sai)
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oops I meant effect > fringe XD
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Whoops! I was going over to the brush effects, not the layer //shot
Thanks!
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Be sure to check under "paints effect" usually found under the navigation box. Then go to texture > fringe. I think all SAI have it!
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omigod, i love this tutorial, thank you <3 Β I've always been wondering how to select the lineart the easiest way and you answered it, really thank you for this
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I'm so glad it helped <3!!
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Wow, thanks for the great tutorial. 
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I just started using paint tool sai today and this was really helpful! Β Thanks >w<
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you got no clue how much this tutorial helped me thank you so much for making it 
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Looks difficult, but the end result is so preety! Thanks for the tutorial.
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This could help me a great deal! Thanks for making such an awesome tutorial! ~<3
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I hope so! You're welcome <33!
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ANOTHER TUTORIAL ?!?!? So proooo *___* and you finished a commission!! You spend so much time on your tutorials ROFLL
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Nawww I didn't even spend time prettying it up as evident by that white background ROFL
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OMg wow this is such a beautiful tutorial. You made such lovely colouring look so simple to do.
I am so trying this out *v*b
Thank you for making this!!
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Hehe yup my colouring is very simple! Hopefully these shortcuts help you out!
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