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Hahah my first tutorial!!! Sorry about the horizontal layout- I hope it doesn't confuse people too much... e_e

This covers how I paint skin, faces, hair, etc, using a wip with tips and directions from the piece, Of Green and Gold. It's a BIIIIIG file, so please download to get all of the details. It's a bit rough since I've never made one, so feel free to ask questions if it's confusing. I did have fun making it, though. ^_^

One point to make: I'm a mouse painter, and am apparently retarded when it comes to using a tablet (tried on a friend's and failed miserably), but for tablet users, you can get away without using all those fuzzy brushes and blurring and whatnot a whole lot easier, since you have better control of your hand.) So if the smudging/blurring/etc techniques aren't working so well for you and you use a tablet, try avoiding them and see how it goes- it might make your picture a whole lot sharper and less mushy-looking.

Hope this helps, and I'll have a dragon: basics/anatomy/drawing/painting tut up, hopefully soon. Enjoy!


NOTE: it IS for photoshop, but I'm sure that you can compensate for certain brushes/techniques in Painter Pro, OpenCanvas, Jasc, and even traditional painting as well.

If you try it, feel free to send me a link so I can check it out!

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UPDATE: Ohhhhh my goodness, guys, thank you sooo much for the wonderful comments and advice (I'll be 100% sure to make my next tutorial vertical- promise!). And I can't believe I got a DD T_T I feel so special...*cries* I really had no idea everyone liked my little tutorial so much, and I'm so incredibly grateful for all the support. <3
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Comments: 368

wolverine249 [2011-07-13 20:26:09 +0000 UTC]

.................my head hurts o.o*........ -saves picture on desktop to look at again later-

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Galaxiana In reply to ??? [2011-07-11 23:54:50 +0000 UTC]

Nice tutorials, I will try it ^^ (Aaaw, how I hate to be left handed and painting with mouse... )

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KensieChan In reply to ??? [2011-06-22 06:36:56 +0000 UTC]

I love that you're explaining what you're doing as you go instead of a "now this step... now that step" type thing. ^_^

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Norellhack [2011-06-09 23:20:22 +0000 UTC]

Many thanks! This is awesome!

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Omgitsapanda [2011-06-09 15:50:18 +0000 UTC]

Amazing..
I can't believe what you made out of that simple (yet pretty o sketch. O:
My sketches look about the same right now,but when I start working with photoshop I'm going to have this tutorial (or finished work?) open in a small window in a corner..
Y' know,to motivate me and show me what I could achieve one day :Đ

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cheyenne-nicole [2011-06-05 18:14:17 +0000 UTC]

Very nice, it gives enough description to work with, but not to much to confuse the reader.

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iluvdevilschild In reply to ??? [2011-06-01 20:47:09 +0000 UTC]

Thank you, I was trying to figure out how to paint.

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ShawnaSheffler In reply to ??? [2011-06-01 16:01:27 +0000 UTC]

A Beautiful Tutorial. It's clean and, You make everything look so simple. Thank you so much

Your Artwork Is breathtaking. <3

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Sanguivoriphobia [2011-05-29 11:57:02 +0000 UTC]

This is super gorgeous, fabulous tutorial!

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blackdragonwingz [2011-05-27 12:34:02 +0000 UTC]

SUCH a helpful tutorial. <3

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lhasa2010 [2011-05-23 17:17:08 +0000 UTC]

So you like chocolate, huh?

me too^^, thanks for adding this tutorial, I can really help it

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Melomix [2011-05-22 23:12:11 +0000 UTC]

My goodness, this is so beautiful and quite helpful. You paint better with a mouse than I do with my tablet! ;D

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lhasa2010 In reply to Melomix [2011-05-23 17:17:33 +0000 UTC]

It can really help me, sorry

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Melomix In reply to lhasa2010 [2011-05-25 00:28:25 +0000 UTC]

That doesn't make any sense. O:

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lhasa2010 In reply to Melomix [2011-05-25 13:57:01 +0000 UTC]

I have problems with english , I'm from Holland

It's very helpfull, the turorial

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Melomix In reply to lhasa2010 [2011-05-28 00:59:18 +0000 UTC]

I know, that's that I said too. xD

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Kazzera In reply to ??? [2011-05-20 16:33:23 +0000 UTC]

*Thanks.... (fingers can't spell today....)

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Kazzera [2011-05-20 16:32:34 +0000 UTC]

That's for a great tutorial. I can't believe you did this with a mouse! My hand would have fallen off half way through. I loved the humor you put into this as well, especially when you went "Godzilla" on your art. The mustache, the scribbles, the RAAAAAR.... I've felt like doing that soooo many times! Anywho, good job!

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Danial79 [2011-05-15 17:29:49 +0000 UTC]

Thanks for this! I've been looking for a decent painting tute

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s620ex1 [2011-05-04 21:51:32 +0000 UTC]

Thanks!

Its no masterpiece, But your turorial really helped me on this painting [link]

Thanks a ton!

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CriticalCatalyst [2011-05-04 06:28:35 +0000 UTC]

This helped me a lot! Thank you!

[link]

It's not great, but you've helped me come a long way.

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Frostmournevain In reply to ??? [2011-05-04 05:08:36 +0000 UTC]

I download your tutorial I'll try to use it. Your so generous to share your knowledge

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Melyssah6 [2011-05-03 02:35:56 +0000 UTC]

That was way cool. And your random comments made me laugh (I especially enjoyed the Godzilla thing...haha) I've never done a digital painting before, and now I'm really excited to try it...!

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LadySkylar [2011-04-23 21:11:40 +0000 UTC]

Great tutorial! I used it when making this: [link]

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TheGuardianDragon In reply to LadySkylar [2011-04-24 22:30:32 +0000 UTC]

Looks wonderful- keep up the good work! ^_^

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xAokigaharax [2011-04-23 16:37:08 +0000 UTC]

I have problems painting noses and the skin around the eyes.
Your Tutorial helps me a lot!

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Iernamei [2011-04-16 18:11:17 +0000 UTC]

hello i loved this tutorial and it inspired me to attempt a semi realistic eye if you would like to have a look the link is below.

[link]

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TheGuardianDragon In reply to Iernamei [2011-04-16 19:22:12 +0000 UTC]

Looks great! I'm glad my turorial helped. ^^

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Iernamei In reply to TheGuardianDragon [2011-04-17 04:13:04 +0000 UTC]

yes thankyou it was very helpful, it's a very gorgeous tutorial and your artwork is amazing

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naltrei [2011-04-15 23:51:09 +0000 UTC]

muito bom sua pituara

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BladeBaT [2011-04-15 18:14:56 +0000 UTC]

thank you!!

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drakerake In reply to ??? [2011-04-15 18:08:01 +0000 UTC]

I'll try it soon ^^

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DotsLines [2011-04-15 15:02:15 +0000 UTC]

Amazing. Thanks for making this. It will really help me

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sayuri-chan-lily [2011-04-13 23:38:28 +0000 UTC]

Great tutorial! Thanks for sharing it! I do believe I have no talent, though, as I was unable to execute step 4. Oh well

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Aztarieth [2011-04-11 00:09:06 +0000 UTC]

This is a great tutorial! Thank you so much for making it
It was of great help when I made this: [link]
Thanks again ^^

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TheGuardianDragon In reply to Aztarieth [2011-04-11 00:46:48 +0000 UTC]

You're very welcome- and your painting looks wonderful! ^_^

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cristantenora [2011-04-04 21:55:44 +0000 UTC]

very wonderfull tutorial, great job!

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CrhisaHoa [2011-04-01 06:50:06 +0000 UTC]

Suddenly, the prospect of attempting details isn't so terrifying xD Great tutorial, lots of wonderful advice and how-to's in there! And, though it be late, congrats on the DD!

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Shukaku-Host [2011-03-31 03:24:44 +0000 UTC]

*staring* There's a tiny Lee... and he's just standing there... O_O
Anyway, cool tutorial. I might come back to it if ever I dare attempt to use the computer for art again... *shudder* Technology hates me.

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lasthallucination [2011-03-27 06:21:24 +0000 UTC]

you do this....with a mouse??? WOW!! now THAT is impressive!

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Nhynme [2011-03-17 19:41:08 +0000 UTC]

Awesome tutorial <3

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Yuumei-the-darkness [2011-03-13 10:00:08 +0000 UTC]

wow, thank you so much! ^^ awesome tutorial. *_*

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Lalupi [2011-03-12 13:28:45 +0000 UTC]

Great tutorial!

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Rayvina [2011-03-11 13:07:55 +0000 UTC]

incredible... this is something that makes people want to make fantacy pictures - good motivations - keep em comming

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Arthelils [2011-02-23 09:12:46 +0000 UTC]

awww it's so cool (and perfect ) really awesome !!! Thank you very much for this

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CassiopeiaArt In reply to ??? [2011-02-22 14:59:55 +0000 UTC]

I got curious about this tutorial, started reading it and found your little sketch notes you've added absolutely hilarious! They give such a wonderful and funny vibe to this, I love the Godzilla state which we all recognize some where in the painting process Great tut, easy to follow and just so useful, brightened my day! Oh and a late congrats on a well deserved DD!

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Flameshadow117 [2011-02-20 22:32:57 +0000 UTC]

oh my gosh, this is amazing! I'm going to have to use this next time I paint something....

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mmhgirl [2011-02-20 11:01:30 +0000 UTC]

....just....with....a.....mouse?
NO WAY...
thatΒ΄s freaking unbelievable. Crazy. You rock!

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liketodraww In reply to ??? [2011-02-20 07:01:09 +0000 UTC]

I can't believe you did this alllll with mouse - just, wow. I feel like I really need to step it up. xD Thanks for inspiring!

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iwillburnyou In reply to ??? [2011-02-16 20:32:11 +0000 UTC]

This was so helpful, you have no idea :3 I used it here [link]

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