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Sept 15, 2007 10:49:33 GMT -5
Post by 8bitbluemage on Sept 15, 2007 10:49:33 GMT -5
I'm starting to draw on the computer now. My drawing skills aren't so great now, but all I need is time. I just got into drawing a few days ago, okay? So anyways, check these out. Burnination!The Devil Who Cried "Sparda"These were both spawned by boredom, so yes. They are retarded. And yes, I royally screwed up Dante. These were two things that came from nowhere, and only a few minutes were spent on them. So... any comments?
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Sept 15, 2007 11:04:33 GMT -5
Post by Kyle20 on Sept 15, 2007 11:04:33 GMT -5
The reasons they're horrible are:
A. The characters are in the exact same poses. B. It looks like you put absolutely NO effort into it. Even if you did suck, I would atleast try to do it in a similar style to Gen's Paint drawings. You look like you just slapped lines togethers C. Shading's always an option. D. You can't even consider this chibi/super deformed style. Nor can you consider this like South Park. You kinda just made it....crap. They don't even have feet.
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Sept 15, 2007 14:53:17 GMT -5
Post by Gen Gravy on Sept 15, 2007 14:53:17 GMT -5
First off, it is "Sparta" not "Sparda". Otherwise, here comes some tips from someone who matters: First of all, practice free-hand drawing on a piece of paper. Develop those skills and you should be able to translate that into a program like paint. Always start out with a base skeleton, like a circle for the head, body, crotch, hands, and feet. Use lines to connect these pieces, giving you a base for the neck, arms, and legs. Build off this skeleton to create your character. Once you can master drawing on paint, I suggest bumping up to Photoshop so that you can add some nice effects and coloring. I did this drawing of one of my RP characters when I was bored:
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Sept 15, 2007 16:23:19 GMT -5
Post by Kyle20 on Sept 15, 2007 16:23:19 GMT -5
He obviously knows nothing about drawing.
At all.
But still, even if you can draw by hand, drawing by mouse can be very difficult for certain people, while others may find it easier than drawing by hand. I don't like drawing by mouse, personally.
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Sept 15, 2007 16:24:23 GMT -5
Post by 8bitbluemage on Sept 15, 2007 16:24:23 GMT -5
Huh, I was expecting a smartass comment or image from Gen, but that was really helpful. I'll try some of that, but I kinda like the blockiness it presents. It's... something. I just don't know what to call it. However, drawing on Paint is a hobby for me. Something I'm just doing purely for fun, without wanting to look good. I just felt like showing them to you so that there's more going on than Smash Bros. Don't get me wrong, I'll improve over time. I decided to try a taller figure for my next one, which will probably demand a bit of details. Dante taught me that details are everything.
And I know it's Sparta. Have you played Devil May Cry 3?
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Sept 15, 2007 16:28:14 GMT -5
Post by Gen Gravy on Sept 15, 2007 16:28:14 GMT -5
No. And I never intend to, either.
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Sept 15, 2007 16:29:00 GMT -5
Post by 8bitbluemage on Sept 15, 2007 16:29:00 GMT -5
See, that's why you didn't get the cheesy joke.
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Sept 15, 2007 16:34:34 GMT -5
Post by Gen Gravy on Sept 15, 2007 16:34:34 GMT -5
A cheesy joke is a cheesy joke, regardless of its understood reference.
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Sept 16, 2007 8:06:09 GMT -5
Post by Kyle20 on Sept 16, 2007 8:06:09 GMT -5
"However, drawing on Paint is a hobby for me. Something I'm just doing purely for fun, without wanting to look good. "
Hobbies tend to suck if you're completely horrible at them. So....get better, and the hobby will be more entertaining for both you and others.
Again, if you really like the "blocky" style, you could always draw chibi/super deformed, or something of that sort. But still...details are important, as are good drawing skills.
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Sept 16, 2007 16:58:39 GMT -5
Post by 8bitbluemage on Sept 16, 2007 16:58:39 GMT -5
Okay, I'm going to try this one one step at a time. First thing I want to try to get right is shading. Well?
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Sept 16, 2007 20:05:07 GMT -5
Post by Kyle20 on Sept 16, 2007 20:05:07 GMT -5
Wrong.
1. You need a source of light. That's usually the sun. The sun is not BELOW him, so the shade should always be on the bottom or sides. You had it on the sides, but the shadows were gradually get bigger in the upper-left area in the shirt, which was misleading to where the sun was.
2. The shadows are too rugged. If you actually had details like folds and wrinkles in the cloth, it'd make sense, but you don't... so don't do that.
3. You made his hat, gloves, and pants a different color....for some reason
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Sept 16, 2007 21:39:52 GMT -5
Post by 8bitbluemage on Sept 16, 2007 21:39:52 GMT -5
The reason I did the shading like that is because I took his big hat into consideration, and overdid it I guess.
It's kinda rugged because, that's seriously how straight I can keep the lines with the pencil tool.
I made them a different color because they weren't suitable for shading. I'm kinda limited with colors because it's standard MS Paint.
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Sept 16, 2007 21:48:57 GMT -5
Post by White-Jet on Sept 16, 2007 21:48:57 GMT -5
Have you tried Paint.Net? It's like combining MS Paint with the features you find in Photoshop. And their site updates with more additions every few months or so.
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Sept 17, 2007 5:18:25 GMT -5
Post by 8bitbluemage on Sept 17, 2007 5:18:25 GMT -5
I always thought it was something you had to download, but I'm hearing stuff that means it isn't. I'll check it out.
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Sept 17, 2007 14:28:13 GMT -5
Post by Kyle20 on Sept 17, 2007 14:28:13 GMT -5
You do have to download Paint.net.
But yeah, get it. It's Photoshop for those who don't feel like pirating or spending all their money.
Oh, and MS Paint doesn't really limit your colors.
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