Archive for November, 2006

Before I went to college, the only digital art I produced were little scribbles I made with my mouse in Microsoft Paint. Then, in my second semester, I took a little class called “Introduction to Computer Imaging” where I was first introduced to Photoshop. One of the first things I learned in that class was how to scan and color a drawing. I was absolutely fascinated with the idea of being able to put my drawing on its own layer and be able to color it without worrying about ruining it.

My drawings are still an integral part of my digital paintings. Whether it is a clean ink line or a rough sketch, it can be an important tool and a deciding factor in the overall look of your painting. Here’s some tips on how to prepare and use your drawing when painting in Photoshop.

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Now that the video has been posted, here’s a bit more about the painting…

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Watch as I paint a little mouse pilgrim for the holidays. Enjoy!

See more info about this video on the DaniDraws.com website.

Video: Mouse Pilgrim (Quicktime, 3:56, 5.26 MB)

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I usually don’t use “tricks”, such as filters and effects, when I’m painting in Photoshop. If I do, it’s only for a subtle texture, a quick drop shadow, etc. - but nothing major. However, when painting this cake for my “Cake Eater” illustration, I purposely used a few layer effects to make my job a bit easier.

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This post expands upon the video posted here.

This video was previously posted on my other blog. One day, I sat down to do this painting, and decided to record the whole process. It was a fun experiment, and I thought it turned out really well. Hopefully, I can use this new website to feature more of them in the future, in addition to other articles and tutorials. Here’s some additional information behind this video…

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