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This was what I was working on all semester! I’m pretty happy with how it turned out and I hope that maybe it can help some other artists.

I’m by no means an expert, just a student wanting to share my work with others. :)

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what settings/brushes do you use when using photoshop? i'm trying to figure it out but i really love how some of your art looks in ps and i can't find a good pen brush to use

Anonymous said: like did you use any specific brush in that one drawing of jar jar binks? it was rly cute i loved how it looked if you know which brush that was

When I draw in photoshop I use Kyle Brushes from his Ultimate Megapack

specifically, i really love how the Animator Pencil feels for doodling! but i also quite like making lines w it sometimes? (i drew all of these w that brush) 

and this drawing was made entirely with the Mr Natural Brush. at first that brush felt super slippery but I’ve really grown to like it for more solid lining, and also to block in colours.

as for other brushes i like to use, i’ve placed these at the top of my list haha. all of these are from the ultimate megapack, and when i first got it, i was overwhelmed w trying out hundreds of brushes but i’ve somewhat made a little selection of my favorites. then again i sometimes just scroll thru them and use some random one for a little bit in the colouring process u kno.

EDIT (late 2018): woah! it seems that kyle webster’s brush packs aren’t available to buy anymore because… something something

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Forgotten Videogame Facts:

Darkstalkers era Felicia was FUCKING RIPPED

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OOHH MY GOOOOOOSHHHH

OOOOOOOOOHHHH MMYYYYYYYY GOOOOOOOOOOOOSSSSHHH

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An instrument called the waterphone makes a smooth, eerie sound that’s regularly featured in movie soundtracks.

Here’s a video example: [x]

(Fact Source) For more facts, follow Ultrafacts

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Was getting some of my images ready to be made into prints today so I thought I’d make a guide for anyone else interested in making prints of their work :D

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Feeling that your drawings can look a little bit more fun? Do your character designs seem a little bit static or generic? Maybe they need a small push to their proportions!

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The “How to Make Your Art Look Nice” Series

Developing Style | Lighting | Flow and Rhythm | Thumbnailing | Mindsets | Reference and Style | Color Harmony | Contrast

Consider supporting this series on my Patreon!

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Some drawing tips previously posted on twitter. More drawing tips on my patreon. Hope some of these can be helpful.

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ugusu24: “FGO:アビゲイル【Happy Halloween】 #イラスト #Fate #絵描きさんと繋がりたい https://t.co/U2bqTU2Cqx”

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Wowee <:O

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Animal Masterpost!

This compiled list should help you with drawing better animals!

Warning: most of these are for digital art, though they can absolutely be applied to traditional and other kinds of artists as well!

The Basics!

Line of Action’s animal drawing class

A Full Veterinary Anatomical Reference for Animals (Warning! Skeletons)

A ton of animal anatomy reference (Warning! Skeletons)

References! Guide to household cat breeds!

Wolf anatomy pt. 1 (Warning! Skeletons)

Wolf anatomy pt. 2 (Warning! Skeletons)

Wolf anatomy pt. 3 (Warning! Skeletons)

Wolf anatomy pt. 4 (Warning! Skeletons)

A ton of horse reference (Warning! Text heavy)

Komiti’s study notes

Straights vs Curves in animals by Andrew Shek

Zootopia animal reference (Warning! Teeth and misc bones)

Understanding Bird Wings

Bear by Aaron Blaise

Animal nose comparisons

Big cat reference (Warning! Skeletons)

Feline Comparison

Animal skull reference (Warning! Skeletons)

Raven reference

Chicken anatomy reference

Tips! How to break down animals!

Drawing a cats hind legs (Warning! Skeletons)

Tips for dogs and big cats 

Tips on getting animal weight and muscle right (Warning! Skeletons)

Big cat anatomy tips

Realistic Lion Faces by TamberElla

Canines vs Felines

Bird Beaks Anatomy (Warning! Skeletons)

Bird art tips

Tutorials! How to draw a mediocre horse!

Simplified Cat Body (Warning! Skeletons)

Dog Hind Legs (Warning! Skeletons)

Drawing birds! pt 1(Warning! Skeletons)

Drawing birds! pt 2

Drawing birds! pt 3

Big cat paws and legs tutorial pt. 1

Big cat paws and legs tutorial pt. 2

Many types of avian wings pt 1

Many types of avian wings pt 2

Many types of avian wings pt 3

Wings and flight tutorial (Warning! Skeletons)

Digitigrade Paw Tutorial

My approach to animal expressions by teagangavet

Simple Dog and Cat Snouts

A very rough paw tutorial

Drawing a realistic wolf

Simple Wolf Tutorial

Lion Head tutorial

Open Snoot Tutorial

Canine Snoots and Snouts! (Warning! Skeletons)

Rough cat tutorial (Warning! Text heavy)

Realistic Canine Ear Tutorial by Anti-dark-heart

Equine leg tutorial

Horse Drawing Tutorials

Draw Better Horses (Warning! Skeletons)

Bird Masterpost (Warning! Skeletons)

Bird wing tutorial by TheAntimonyElement (Warning! Skeletons)

Another Bird Wing Tutorial by arourallis

Bear tutorial

Rat Tutorial

Tutorials! (Fantasy Animals)

How to dragon pt. 1

How to dragon pt. 2

How to dragon pt. 3

How I draw dragons and reptiles pt. 1 by EMP-83

How I draw dragons and reptiles pt. 2 by EMP-83 (Warning! Skeletons)

Build a dragon face! part 1a Build a dragon face! part 1b

Creating Winged Creatures pt 1

Stylized Ear Tutorial!

Dragon Head Anatomy (Warning! Skeletons)

Dragon anatomy reference sheet (Warning! Skeletons)

Basic Dragon Anatomy by Twilight Saint

Anthro bird legs quick tutorial

Rodrigo-Vega’s tutorial on creature design (Warning! Body horror)

How to design a dragon by Samme Torres

Quick Dragon Tutorial

Cat bodies tutorial by Uncognoscente

Misc!

Original Species Design by Fumi-LEX

Bird tongues

Simplified tiger… Drawn from a penis

Singarl’s painting fur

Fur Painting Tutorial by Novawuff

Painting Scales in Paint Tool SAI

Character design tips!

Creating animal characters by Aaron Blaise (video!)

Don’t forget to have fun!

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First tutorial woo! Lemme know if it’s understandable and all that (；´д｀)ゞ This one is free for everyone ‘cause i haven’t made any other tutorials yet but from now on they’ll be on Patreon!

This tutorial applies to Photoshop but I’m sure the techniques can be used in other software too~

$10 and up patrons can request tutorials for whatever they want so be sure to check it out!

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Body Language Cheat Sheet for Writers

As described by Selnick’s article:

Author and doctor of clinical psychology Carolyn Kaufman has released a one-page body language cheat sheet of psychological “tells” (PDF link) fiction writers can use to dress their characters.

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Welcome to Japan

Where cars are parked orderly and in reverse

Where fruits can be cubes

Where people keep left

And lamps have different brightness for double beds

People queue up in lines

Applies to stickers too

Where what you get is the same as the poster

you get waved goodbye..?

Relieving both mind and body

Yup.

Smooth train operator

No embarrassing knocking or barging into rooms to check out if they are occupied

When you need an extra hand

For the selfiestas

Brolly holders

Because normal manhole covers are too mainstream

Think diagonal

And anytime u need to soak your feet

Where you raise responsible adults, not brats

And luggage is organised in color codes

When you need help after the condom broke

Instant sanitary gratification

Why they are so welcome at football matches

Where water is that clean in the drains

Nuff said

Source: imgur.com

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