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Description Hmmm... I've been asked by several if I would be willing to do a tutorial on how to draw my style.
I thought I'd start of with something simple... For me.. If this is too hard please let me know and I'll start people off with the basics... Actually I think I will do a basic sheet as well as this one.

#1. Start w/ a basic circle. Any size will do. But remember!!!! the larger the circle the larger your head will be.
#2. Outline where you would like the features to be... such as face shape and lines to indicate where you would like the eyes and nose to be.
#3. Sketch out the eyes... Usually when I do this I also ad in the ears... it makes it easier to put them in position.
#4. I than add details to the eyes and ears.. also I add the neck... I usually do many things at a time.
#5. Hair... Usually I save this for last because sometimes it can be the most difficult thing. Plus this takes the longest to do.
#6. Once I get the hair done I trace everything with a Black Pen. I than erase the sketch lines... this smooths everything out for when you go to do shading.
#7. Detail the hair.
#8. Shade the face.
Remember you can do #7 or #8 in any order... if you feel more comfortable doing the body shading first. do so. Just do what is most comfortable for you.

Whoops... I forgot to do my eyes. >.< Oh, well. I was going to do a tutorial on those anyways.

Let me know. If this was too complicated.
thanks
x.T

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EDIT (7/31/2007) Um.... why did this become so popular all of a sudden
Thank you guys for visiting this old tut0rial. I really appreciate it.

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EDIT (5/1/2008) If anybody is interested I have a newer... better tutorial here [link] It shows how to color as well.

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Edit (7/29/08)
Here's a link to a step by step on how to draw eyes pt1
[link]
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Comments: 117

Darkenmarr In reply to ??? [2008-01-10 18:54:22 +0000 UTC]

Practice, I guess.

It's not my best one. I'm just curious why it's so popular all of a sudden. I have better ones. >.<

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rowley1080 In reply to ??? [2007-12-03 14:01:36 +0000 UTC]

just thought you'd like to know sumone is taking credit for your work. heres the link [link]

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Darkenmarr In reply to rowley1080 [2007-12-03 21:09:19 +0000 UTC]

Great. That's a first.

Thanks. I appreciate it. the image is already gone... that person is obviously a thief. None of the art looks the same and some of the newer stuff looks worse than the older ones. >.< Blarh

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arktik-grafix In reply to ??? [2007-11-14 19:14:31 +0000 UTC]

That's nice, been looking for something like this

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Darkenmarr In reply to arktik-grafix [2007-11-17 04:51:12 +0000 UTC]

haha. glad you like. ^^

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Nara24 In reply to ??? [2007-09-14 17:27:14 +0000 UTC]

And here is the result: [link]
It's not as good as yours but I keep on practising!

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Nara24 In reply to ??? [2007-09-13 13:21:22 +0000 UTC]

Thank you for this tutorial! It was very useful for me.

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Darkenmarr In reply to Nara24 [2007-09-17 23:16:07 +0000 UTC]

glad to help

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silence-on-the-grave In reply to ??? [2007-09-08 13:27:50 +0000 UTC]

oh crumbs thank you so much.
sorry if it seems like im stalking you xD
aaaaaaaah I just worship the Almighty Gods of Art *eyes mist over*
xD

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Darkenmarr In reply to silence-on-the-grave [2007-09-08 20:57:30 +0000 UTC]

lol.

don't worry. you're not the only one. I could introduce you to several who like my stuff just as much as you do. ^^

I worship also...

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silence-on-the-grave In reply to Darkenmarr [2007-09-08 21:22:10 +0000 UTC]

NOOOEEESSS!!!!!!!!!!!!!! SILENCE IS MIIIIIIINNNEEEE AND MIINE ALOOOONNNNNEEEEEEEE *SOBS*

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Darkenmarr In reply to silence-on-the-grave [2007-09-08 21:27:39 +0000 UTC]

hahah... now there's an all out battle. =3

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silence-on-the-grave In reply to Darkenmarr [2007-09-08 21:46:59 +0000 UTC]

you keep out of it ><
lawls

YIIIAAAAAAHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! *battlecry*
CATFIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIGHHHHTTTTT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Darkenmarr In reply to silence-on-the-grave [2007-09-08 21:51:20 +0000 UTC]

go go!!!
I just don't know who to side with.

hahah... no matter how much you or anyone else argues or cries about it,though.... one thing is for sure.

Silence will always be mine.

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silence-on-the-grave In reply to Darkenmarr [2007-09-08 22:20:41 +0000 UTC]

side with the winning side. that's what i do.

silence is yours? even if i bribe you with soup? *weirdo.....*

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Darkenmarr In reply to silence-on-the-grave [2007-09-08 23:27:16 +0000 UTC]

It's gonna take a H#&& a lot more than soup to make me give up my preious. ^^

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silence-on-the-grave In reply to Darkenmarr [2007-09-08 23:46:00 +0000 UTC]

um....... soup and........ chocolate?

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Darkenmarr In reply to silence-on-the-grave [2007-09-23 03:30:38 +0000 UTC]

Murrrr.... No.

try again.

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silence-on-the-grave In reply to Darkenmarr [2007-09-23 19:24:29 +0000 UTC]

soup, chocolatee, + dirty fanpic?

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Darkenmarr In reply to silence-on-the-grave [2007-09-29 23:31:03 +0000 UTC]

haha... if you must.

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silence-on-the-grave In reply to Darkenmarr [2007-10-02 22:21:38 +0000 UTC]

xxxDDDDDD
yyyaaaaaaay lol

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milkywaykid1 In reply to ??? [2007-08-30 14:50:50 +0000 UTC]

wow! your style is awesome, i think it was wise to copright it! and because i havent got photoshop or a scanner (lol not very organised for deviantart) i cant do the smudging so i just used my finger and it looks great! Thanks for this it really helped me to tap into my style thanks again!

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Darkenmarr In reply to milkywaykid1 [2007-09-30 10:17:26 +0000 UTC]

Your welcome! ^^

maybe you can see if you can use a scanner at school or at the public library. usually they have one.

Loved to see your art someday.

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Foxtrot-wolfwhistle [2007-08-13 20:33:58 +0000 UTC]

Um ...sorry to sound a pain but could you perhaps do a tut on features like ears and hair or different expressions or male and female faces? You don't have to do them all ofc, it's just that I'm trying out the manga/anime style and could really use some pointers. Your tuts are the best btw!

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Darkenmarr In reply to Foxtrot-wolfwhistle [2007-08-15 00:10:45 +0000 UTC]

lol..... lots of comments.

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Foxtrot-wolfwhistle In reply to Foxtrot-wolfwhistle [2007-08-14 15:49:02 +0000 UTC]

[link] I used your tut! It's a little rubbish but it gave me something to do...

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Foxtrot-wolfwhistle In reply to Foxtrot-wolfwhistle [2007-08-14 15:49:49 +0000 UTC]

My pic is rubbish not the tut the tut is the best as I said before

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Darkenmarr In reply to Foxtrot-wolfwhistle [2007-08-15 00:03:39 +0000 UTC]

haha..... Let me take a look at your image, I'm sure it's not rubbage.

sure. I actually have a couple people wanting me to try a couple different things for people. I'll see what I can come up with for you guys.
Have you seen the other tuts that I have?

thank you for the comments. ^^

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Foxtrot-wolfwhistle In reply to Darkenmarr [2007-08-15 18:32:46 +0000 UTC]

Yes all your tuts are brilliant! Thankyou for taking your free time to read my comments, much appreciated!

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Thought-Pirate In reply to ??? [2007-06-29 14:14:30 +0000 UTC]

Truthfully, i don't exactly Like the style,

But the tutorial is nice and easy to use ^_^

if anything, someone could understand basic face shaping


cool.

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Darkenmarr In reply to Thought-Pirate [2007-07-13 03:13:57 +0000 UTC]

I don't exactly like the style of this image either. This was drawn so long ago..... I don't even understand why it's so popular all of a sudden. X.x

Thanks. It was pretty much made for the basics, and nothing more really.

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emilia-tokes In reply to ??? [2007-06-29 01:52:06 +0000 UTC]

This is sooo totally nifty !!

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Darkenmarr In reply to emilia-tokes [2007-07-13 03:14:27 +0000 UTC]

thanks!

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gentai In reply to ??? [2007-05-16 06:42:24 +0000 UTC]

Awesome tutorial!

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Darkenmarr In reply to gentai [2007-05-16 19:08:32 +0000 UTC]

thanks!

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Annerhcp [2006-12-31 13:52:07 +0000 UTC]

x_x handsome elf! very nice tutorial

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Darkenmarr In reply to Annerhcp [2007-05-16 19:08:22 +0000 UTC]

thanks!

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SilverRain48 [2006-12-06 02:47:26 +0000 UTC]

Thank you I have been having trouble drawing that angle of the head lately!

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Darkenmarr In reply to SilverRain48 [2007-05-16 19:08:10 +0000 UTC]

no problem..... so about the late reply. if you need anymore tutorials or such things.. don't be afraid to note me or something. I'll see what I can come up with. ^^

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SilverRain48 In reply to Darkenmarr [2007-05-16 22:48:33 +0000 UTC]

Oh that is quite all right. I understand that people have lives out side the internet so late responses are expected And you would really do that? Thanks so much! That will be a big help in the future Thanks again!

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Darkenmarr In reply to SilverRain48 [2007-05-16 23:41:39 +0000 UTC]


Thanks for the understanding.
Definately. I remember what it was like when I was first learning how to draw things... it was hard because in the town there weren't very many people who could teach me. So, ya. If you need my help just bug me. ^^

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SilverRain48 In reply to Darkenmarr [2007-05-17 00:02:55 +0000 UTC]

don't mind if I watch you in that case? Just to make things easier. Not to mention your art is pretty much amazing

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Darkenmarr In reply to SilverRain48 [2007-08-16 01:21:44 +0000 UTC]

sorry for the long reply.

Nope, I don't mind at all and thanks.

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SilverRain48 In reply to Darkenmarr [2007-08-19 06:28:18 +0000 UTC]

lol. it's ok. your welcome! And thank you!

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crazygirlclub In reply to ??? [2006-11-01 07:35:20 +0000 UTC]

GREAT TUTORIAL....

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Darkenmarr In reply to crazygirlclub [2007-05-16 19:07:33 +0000 UTC]

thanks. ^^ sorry for the waaaayyyyyy late reply. I forgot I had this pic. >.<

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crazygirlclub In reply to Darkenmarr [2007-05-20 07:48:25 +0000 UTC]

nah...no worries!

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egerren In reply to ??? [2006-05-25 12:17:30 +0000 UTC]

Um... Are you psycic? I have one pic of 'im on paper, and I've never scanned it. We have a bad scanner. Can you see what I'm thinking right now? EEEEEEP! Evil... kitty... things... from dream... wah!


lol.

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Darkenmarr In reply to egerren [2006-05-26 20:51:23 +0000 UTC]

Oo?

Ohmmmm..... I see... I see something small.... furry... a kitty



Not unless you drew your pic about 2 years ago. =3

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egerren [2006-04-25 20:59:36 +0000 UTC]

Wow... Looks like an elf guy I made up. Very impressive!

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