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Published: 2008-06-13 02:32:26 +0000 UTC; Views: 710; Favourites: 2; Downloads: 20
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A very fun picture to draw. I put a bit of effort into this. Or I would like to think so. anyway. I really like my Samurai and Ninja, they make a good team.I need some suggestions on shading, I've never been good at it, so any pointers would be greatly appreciated!
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I like the pic, very dynamic
For the specifics it depends on what style you're aiming for. No matter the style though the best way to learn is to try it. Don't try half heartedly, jump in the deep end. It may look crap at first but you'll learn faster.
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Thanks a million friend, this helps a lot!
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looks like you've got the gyst/idea of the shading pretty nicely, you just need to push it a little further. More shading, darker darks. Creating more contrast will give you a more dimensional image.
Your characters look really nice
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Thank you! and thanks for the tip!
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of course! Hope it was helpful
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i really like the drawing
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Yeah, thannkks!
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This looks like it's coming along nicely! For shading, pick one or two (one would probably be best for now) definite light source and if you can make a copy so you don't ruin the original lineart until you've decided what you're doing, then you can block out the parts. First, you'll have the highlights. What will the light hit exactly? Keep these areas clean of any pencil marks so you keep the white from the paper. Then you need what will be completely blocked from the light. These will be in the darkest shade, and will be the darkest on your paper. You'll then have the mediums where the light will gradually fade to shadow. In these areas, you can use a blender like a paper stomp or tissue paper to get that gradual effect. Try and keep the shading textures different between the skin tones and clothing, because the light will hit them differently. Hope this helps!
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Yeah, that helps a lot! thanks!
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Oh good! You're welcome!
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You did a great job!
I like how you kept it simple and didnΒ΄t overdo it. really goes well along with the rest of the picture.
Just one thing, itΒ΄s not your question, but still.. the nose of the ninja looks a bit wierd for me.. just a feeling though, maybe if you decrease itΒ΄s size a bit.. but i donΒ΄t really know, IΒ΄m not skilled enough.
Keep up the good work, dozou yoroshiku
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Thanks, you're totally right though. His nose does look a bit off, I'm okay with it though. I'm afriad if I erase it and do it over then it will just look worse. haha
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IΒ΄ve done the same mistakes in the past xD .. like erasing something.. redoing it.. and wishing the old pic back.
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Those are the worst, I fear for those so much! D:
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to me, the shading looks great 
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Thank you so much! I'm not familiar with the term "cross hatching" what does this mean?
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i dont know how to explain it so i found this real quick [link]
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The link is not found. I'll just look it up.
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oh that's weird. sorry bout that!
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Oh I see what you mean. I didn't know there was a name for that! haha, I usually don't cross-hatch but every once in a while I do, I like the look of it.
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i know it does give it a cool look
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Go for it, make sure to let me know when you finish.
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if i ever get around to it
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Well , i rly wanted to give you feedback , but ... i'm not good at shading either
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haha, it's okay. Any feedback at all is appreciated, not neccesarily shading
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well , i think the line art is perfect , but you need two things :
#1 a good scanner
#2 colours
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Well, I don't know how to colour and my current scanner is collecting dust in the corner since it wont work. but thanks for the advice!
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It looks good and pretty anatomic. Congracts! Anatomy is pretty difficult.
I think shadings are just fine, but the draw could look more atractive if you puted more colors or use a more elaborated scaner. A tablet is also a good way of ilustrating.
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Thanks! one thing though.... I don't know how to color :[
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well here on DA there are a lot of coloring tutorials, you just have to take a look at one. I learned to color reading DA tutorials. ;D
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Really? I'll have to take a look around.
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Yup! It's easy to find, just type coloring tutoriala and search.
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