Many people have asked how I draw, and it's kind of hard to explain exactly how I draw, so I've decided to make a few helpful tutorials on drawing. Here are a few tutorials you might find useful.
*NOTE: These tutorials were made using Adobe Photoshop CS (version 8.0), and the use of a tablet. They can still be used without Photoshop or a tablet, but some of the methods used may varry.
How to install Photoshop Brushes:
For the .psd file, to make a paint brush, download the file, open it in photoshop, highlight one of the objects using the lasso tool, then click Edit > Define Brush Preset. Name it, then hit OK. Your new brush should now appear at the end of your brush list.
For the .abr file, download the file, then Open Photoshop. Click your paint brush tool, and follow this image to click Load Brushes: click to view. Then find your .abr file and select it. Now your brush set should be at the bottom of your paint brush list (This may not work with Photoshop versions lower then 8.0).
Drawing Tutorial
This one might take the longest of them all. This is a very detailed drawing tutorial on how I draw my images. Hope this helps!
Drawing Tips
Just a few drawing ideas to give you a jump start on things!
Eye Tutorial
A tutorial of a cartoon eye. It's pretty big, so you'll probably have to enlarge it to see, or save it to your computer to view it.
Underwater Background Tutorial
Here is a tutorial you may find helpful, and you only need one layer to make it!
Quick Cloud Tutorial
Here is a way to produce instant clouds. The more time you take, the more realistic they will become.
Forest Scene Tutorial
Need to add a nice forest background to your picture? This may help!
Outline Styles
This will show some of the many different styles of outlines you may choose to draw your picture with.
Sharpened Lines
Want to get rid of your blurry line art? Sharpen it with these options!
Gradient Shading
A quick tutorial to show you the basics of gradient shading.
Different Shading Styles
There are many different ways to colour or shade your picture. These are just a few to get you started.
Opac Shading
Want to attempt some really detailed shading? Try this option on for size. It should do the trick! It does the same effect which oC does.
Pixel Animation Tutorial
Not as detailed as the drawing tutorial, but might do the trick. A quick way to learn the art of pixel animation!
Pixel Work
Just a quick helper to show how you draw nice looking pixel pictures.
Bubble Brush Ideas / Download - Bubble Brushes (.psd) / Download - Bubble Brushes (.abr)
Some helpful bubble brushes to add to your underwater scene!
Download - Sparkle Brushes (.psd) / Download - Sparkle Brushes (.abr)
Here is the .psd and .abr files of 4 brushes. I made two of them, and the other two were downloaded somewhere else, or already on photoshop. Enjoy!
Starburst Necklace Tutorial
Have fun with this! It's a fun way to turn candy wrappers into beautiful jewerly!
Tab Bracelet Tutorial
Oh, what you can do with pop can tabs, shoelace, and some patience..
