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Cataclysm-X — Tutorial: Shading and Blending
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Published: 2007-08-30 13:36:00 +0000 UTC; Views: 504048; Favourites: 7858; Downloads: 11833
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...::EDIT::...Larger and edited file on request.
Several people were complaining about the small font. Leaving critiques and comments are more than welcome, but I just don't like it when people use my tutorials and at the same time nitpick about the smallest things and don't even leave a "thank you" note.
So for those who do appreciate the 30 hours I spent in writing and drawing this tutorial: I uploaded a larger file. You can click download for full size.
...Whoa...
This is a MASSIVE tutorial I did in only 2 freakin' days! LOL.
I said I would do a gift for you all because someone hit the 60.000 pageviews. Besides, I got over 1550 watchers and my drawings of Vincent and House got over 1000 favourites.
Ooohh look at the pretty colors. My previous tutorials look quite boring compared to this baby.
Ehm... what else to say...
Have fun!
Watch my other tutorials here!
1. Eye Tutorial
2. Nose Tutorial
3. Hair Tutorial
4. Shading & Blending Tutorial
5. Drawing Progress Tutorial
6. Detailed Hair part 1 Tutorial
7. Detailed Hair part 2 Tutorial
8. Editing Drawings Tutorial
9. Drawing Materials Tutorial
10. Male Lips Tutorial
11. Female Lips Tutorial
12. Proportions Tutorial
13. Group Images Tutorial
...EDIT...
Tortillions cannot be reused except for smudged areas.
However, blendingsticks can be used more often if you sharpen them with a pencil sharpener or sandpaper!!
Kudos
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Comments: 961
Nice Tutorial!
*hasn't read any comments*
I have a question:
What kind is that regular eraser?
It looks like it has a closing mechanism. I'd like to get one.
And also, for the tortillions, I use sandpaper, if that helps. Then it can be used like a crayon, till it's unusable.
Anyway, great job!
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Thank you!!!
I'm not sure of it's brand. I think you can get them at any art supply store anyway
I know about the tortillions, wrote it at the description of this deviation
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Wow, this is fantastic sweetie! 
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Yay thank you so much. I'm glad you fnd it helpful.
I never ever thought so many people would appreciate this. Almost 400 favourites lol
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You're very welcome sweetie!
I know!!! You are soooo lucky with all those faves and views! But you know, you are very talented and it couldn't have happened to a nicer person! I'm so happy for you!
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Ehm...I guess this question is pretty obvious, but does it matter if the kleenex has stuff in it? Like lotion/aloe vera?
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LOL! Nah I don't think it does 
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Hehehe! Scented drawings...hmm...
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You should put in there that not any Kleenex can be used.
The Kleenex that have lotion or any other additive can get grease in your blending which can produce permanent splotches just like finger blending. Also it could potentially add a color to the paper if you aren't careful about which ones you buy.
You should also look into blending stumps. They're very similar to tortillions but they are smooth and therefore blend a bit smoother. They also come in much larger and smaller sizes.
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Thanks for the tips
Still I don't think I'll change my tutorial. Because this is my method of how I use the things I always like to use. Besides, I didn't say you're supposed to do it this way 
About the Kleenex thing, it was more of a joke (though I do use Kleenex!). In the picture you can see I use a white normal piece of Kleenex, without the lotion and colors.
Kudos to you
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I'm not saying you need to add the thing about stumps or even that you need to try them. I'm just suggesting you try them for yourself as they work pretty well and they're cheap
I use Tissue paper in my drawings too, it doesn't have to be a joke 
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Yay! That's a great tut! As long as I remember not to 'sneeze my nose' with the same tissue I'm blending with...
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Very well detailed. ^_^
Great job and I believe we all appreciate the tips.
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Thank you very much, taht was a very useful tutorial
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Ok, I get it now.
After asking, I read the tutorial again and I understand what's the problem... It was me of course.
It happens to me often... I ask I then I get it.
Sorry for bothering.
And thanks again.
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Aww it's okay
Thank you!
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Thank you very much for this tutorial.
I have a problem with blending. I tried your advice, blending with tissue, adn I tried to move my fingure around in circles... But it didn't quiet work... I made stains.
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Geweldig!!!
Ik zou zelf nooit gedacht hebben aan een papieren zakdoekje!
Ik wil nog wel concact met je houden, maar als je het zo goed verteld heb ik voor een tijdje geen vragen meer!
bedankt voor de tutorial!
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Het is niet echt voor de hand liggend, maar zeker wel de moeite waard om het uit te proberen!
Dankjewel. Je weet dat je altijd welkom bent met vragen, ik heb er geen problemen mee om ze te beantwoorden
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Ik ben bezig met een tekening te maken van Reno
Hij is nog niet helemaal af. Ik ben nog steeds bezig om ze met scannen er beter uit te laten zien, maar het wil nog niet echt lukken, ik heb nu paint shop pro 8, maar ik snap nog steeds niet helemaal hoe het programma werkt.
Ik stuur je wel even de tekening op, ik vind hem er tot nu toe er wel goed uitzien.
Succes met tekenen
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Ik ben niet echt bekend met PSP8. Ik werk altijd met Photoshop CS2
Dankjewel! Jij ook veel succes met tekenen. Je wordt in ieder geval al beter
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Haha thanks
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Welcome
And well i used to draw a lot b4 i picked up a camera
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Really? And what exactly did you like to draw then?
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Oh all kinds of thing, some portraits, but kinda crappy ones
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omfg this is amazing! I want to try to do it right now! Thank you so much!
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Thank you very much!
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This is a really awesome tutorial! I'll definately make use of it!
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Thanks!
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I think it really will! I look forward to trying it out. I start my life drawing class tomorrow so I'll have many opportunities I would think!
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Great tutorial Nicolien! thank you for it..... I use cotton and tissue for blending large areas ...cotton buds for detail shading..such as part of the eyes etc..
Thank you!
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Thank you very much Eddy
I never used Cotton before
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hey i didnt know that tortillions can be sharpened! i tried using a pencil sharpener on ~aurormish 's tortillions once and i nearly destroyed them! 
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LoL I didn't know either but other people said it was possible
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Wow! You are right, most people like to stick with fingers, but I still think tortillions are way better. ^^
If I used tissue, then I would twich and my teeth would grind together, because I hate the feeling, lol. I still do large areas with tortillions. XD
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Thank you. Tortillions are the best, but tissues are better. LoL so you don't like the feeling of them huh? I really do, they feel so soft 
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Hehe No sometimes I get these qeird feelings that echo in my mind when I rub 2 things together. XP
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Thank You so much for posting this tut!
Its really helpful
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Thank you! I'm glad I can help people this way
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