i know im on semi-hiatus now but i totally forgot a couple of people wanted me to post my brush settings and that doesn’t take too much time so here they are! plus a sketch to show the results i get with it.
this is the only brush i use next to the standard pen tool (to lay down flat colors.)
As promised, here’s the newest (and somewhat improved) version of my Paint Tool SAI! I’ll put up a link in my description and tutorials directory, too! It’s a full and free version, so nothing is limited!
WHAT’S INSIDE:
An unholy amount of brush & paper textures.
An unholy amount of brushes, some of my mains’ settings edited according to what i use.
A few brushes with settings from my favorite artists.
And for the fellow DR-Edit/OC spriter, the custom pen I use to make my sprites. And not only that, but a small palette of some of the colors I use for sprites!
That’s it. That’s literally it.
look at all these brushes.
To install, all you need to do is unzip the .rar file and click on the application that says “sai” ! Hope you guys enjoy it!
its like having all the money you wanted ,but you dont know what to buy. Making this to look at when I get stuck with lame ideas. These are all suggestions from my followers:
Taking a break: No option for me but it surely can be good for other overworked peeps
Exploring new art forms: depending on your art style, surrealism would be something I’ve never tried before.
Shape game: Either sketching blindly and connecting the dots or sketching random shapes and fill them with faces or whatever comes to your mind.
Draw something you never drew before: …a good picture…
Poor neglected hips, such an awesome part of the body but so difficult to do *right*. It really just takes a few plotted landmarks and they’ll draw themselves, promise.
I always found shoes a bit of a mystery so I did a section just on them. It all gets down to that hump around the toes and then bending the toe-area and not any other part of the foot when adding heels.
I’m going to work on the landscape of the back next and then we’ll see!
You can find all my other tutorials and stuff at dianekraus.com
Im not gonna go into detail w the muscles but if you wanna learn the specifics here are some good diagrams! 1,2 Hope that helps a little! Looks up rl refs too!
had a few anons asking for tutorials lately and after trying to organise all the random half guides i’ve drawn up over the past few months into one tutorial i’ve just decided to clean up a few and post them separately. So he’s some really basic notes on constructing faces/proportions etc.
THE FUTURE OF ART REF FOR ARTISTS! AAAHH SKETCHFABIS FINALLY UP AND RUNNING!
the resource for rotating 3D models, everything from 3D scans of human beings, to eroche anatomy sculptures, 3D models anybody can use and move around to reference and learn from! this is how you’re REALLY supposed to learn, if you don’t have a model to observe in real life this is as good as you’ll get!
some of them are really high resolution, it’s fantastic! 3D scans of people is a good tag to start with but you can go check out anything!
1. Do your research when choosing a tattoo and an artist.
Don’t rush yourself when choosing an idea. You’re going to have to live with it forever.
Most artists have a speciality, think about this when choosing one. If you want a photorealistic tattoo don’t choose an artist who specializes in American Traditional, for example.
Don’t ask to have your neck/face/hands tattooed if it’s your first tattoo, you will most likely be denied.
Look into the cost of the tattoo before walking into the shop, don’t sacrifice the tattoo you want to get a good deal. Save up to get the right ink.
Be prepared to be placed on a large wait list for the more popular artists.
2. Prepare properly on the day you get your tattoo.
Eat a full meal beforehand.
Many artists recommend drinking orange juice prior to getting inked.
Don’t drink alcohol beforehand.
Getting tattooed is a pretty intimate experience, don’t forget to shower.
3. Bring a good reference photo.
Bring in a high res photo if possible; at the very least a picture that is big and not blurry.
4. Don’t bring your entourage to the shop with you.
It’s fine to bring a friend to hold your hand, any more than one is rude and obnoxious.
Children are not permitted in most tattoo shops, leave them at home.
5. Trust your artist.
The artist knows what they are doing, there is no need to be a “backseat driver.”
6. Check out the stencil design, body placement, and spelling before the tattoo begins.
If you see something, say something. You aren’t going to hurt anyone’s feelings if you tell them that something is spelled incorrectly.
7. Be prepared to go through some pain, tattoos hurt.
Don’t be afraid to tell your artist that you need to take a break if the pain is too much. Nobody wants a passed out client.
Ribs, feet, hands, head, and the spine all really hurt.
8. Stay still!
We know that it might be difficult to do so, but make every effort to remain as calm and still as possible while getting tattooed. If you are jittery the artist won’t be able to create straight lines.
9. Tip your artist.
Most artists don’t own their shops and have to pay a percentage of the tattoo price to the shop.
Tipping anywhere between 10-20% should be fine.
If you really love the work don’t be afraid of tipping extra.
10. Take care of your tattoo once you leave the shop.
Tattoo aftercare is a crucial step in assuring you have a good tattoo.
Tattoos will scab and they should heal in 2-3 weeks.
Avoid sun and going in bodies of water for the first 2 weeks.
Keep the tattoo moist and clean as it heals.
Once it’s healed don’t forget to use SPF 50 sunscreen when going outside, you don’t want your tattoo to fade.
