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KeyshaKitty — Traditional MM walkthrough
Published: 2009-11-27 11:32:45 +0000 UTC; Views: 38425; Favourites: 1563; Downloads: 540
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Warning: LARGE FILE SIZE!By popular request on my polls, here's a walkthrough of the Jak and Daxter, Forbidden Jungle picture I did a while back.
This is pretty much how I work from start to finish on more detailed images. Ones with less going on have a more basic approach to them. :3
Media Used (in order):
* Eno Colour Graphite leads
* HB Pencil
* Mitsubishi Uni Pin Inking pens
* Faber Castell Inking pen
* Copic Sketch Markers
* Tria Markers
* Pro Markers
* PrismaColor Markers
* Colleen Coloured Pencils
* Faber Castell Dry Watercolours
* Students Gouache
* Polychrome coloured pencils.
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coloured leads are great on SO many levels! I use different ones for complicated scenes where characters and bg would be indistinguishable. AND after I go over them in pen I don't need to run out the lines! just adjust it in photoshop.
they are amazing!
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I simply adore watching how other artists go through their pictures! Also, I can see just how much effort you really do put into your pictures.
The scan doesn't seem to do your picture much justice though! I could see all the shades and such, SO much better in the photos!
Beautifully laid out tutorial too hon! I KNOW how long they take, and the time and patience you've put into this is lovely! great work :3
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Actually, the photos are awful. Lots of yellow in it from the artificial light in the room as I was working late-night. I hate how they look in the photos. :/
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where do u get those mrkers?? ps. this is and awesome pic.
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i love people like you.. they help the other people that know what they want and know how they want it to look but don't know exactly how to do it to get it there. keep up with the tutorials they really do help. ^_^"
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Glad I can be of help. ^_^
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I find it amazing how some people can make their work seem so effortless. I find it even more shocking that this wasn't even done in Photoshop. XD
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God damn, you do dark-to-light? That's contrary to everything I've ever been taught. But it seems to work!! I've never blended that much media together. Way to freakin' go, this was a great tutorial and stunning finished piece!
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I do light-to-dark as well, but it depends if I'm layering or blending. When it comes to marker blending, I find dark-to-light works well (most of all with copics).
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Point. I always liked to use a clear Tria to aid blending, does neat things when laid over colored pencil work. :3
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That is absolutely gorgeous, hon! I'm really taken aback at how much the colors change between being photographed and scanned.
I'm surprised at how much mixed media there is, particularly all the markers. Do you have a favorite to work with, or is it the combination that you like?
Gah, this makes me want to commission you. XD
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*lol* yeah, I was taking most of the photos late at night (when I usually do the most work) so they've got a lot of yellow tinge to them from the artificial lights in the room.
Hmmm, I love Tria and Copic equally, though sometimes I can do other things with the other brands too, so mixed overall, I guess. X3
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Wow, I can tell this took a lot of time to put together. Thank you for sharing your process with us! ^_^
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wow that is some amazing tutorial *-* you can explain so well, I actually understand some parts better now! Thanks for that 8D
oh and i really like your drawings
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In my oppinion, this is way more impressive than digital coloring. It's nothing short of amazing!
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This is absolutely incredible! I can draw and paint, but nowhere near as well as you can ^^
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I've never really considered using markers before because...well, I always figured they'd be like working with felt-tipped pens or something. I'm more of an ink/watercolour girl. However, after seeing this I'm definitely going to invest in some.
Your style is great, and you use your media really effectively which comes across in your tutorial. Plus you have a great voice--entertaining, easy to understand and not at all patronising.
Also it's GREAT to see traditional media being used
*heads over to look at your gallery*
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Yeah, I've heard people sometimes go into using markers thinking it will be like using felt tip pens and coming off totally surprised! XD
So glad the tutorial was entertaining and useful. :3
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I had always wondered how you transferred the lines from the sketch to the other final image. Now the mystery has been solved!
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something I always wanted to do but my backgrounds always SUCKED!
I am tarrible Xx at them
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Actually, I've thought of a couple questions, like what kind of paper do you use for the finished product? and where did you get a light box? I've heard of people taking throw-away ones from dentist offices and such, or making them, but the ones online are expensive I hear.
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I use flying colours or Kaskad card paper - 200 GSM or higher, smooth finish. I'm also an ecological conscious person and make sure that it's always made with wood from sustainable forests (don't want to draw on something that's taken homes away from Orangutans or anything like that).
My friend and her father made my lightbox for me as a birthday gift, so I'm afraid I can't help you on that subject - either you'll have to purchase one or research how to construct your own.
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fantastic!
thank you so much for uploading; this is very nice of you <3
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I love seeing how people put together their artwork, especially when traditional media is used. I only have prismacolor markers, but hope to eventually expand and get some of the other kinds you have here (particularly the Tria markers). I might have to try some of the things you've done here, it's so interesting.
Thank you very much for putting this together! It must have taken you a very long time.
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No probs! Glad it was helpful. :3
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That's actually really amazing how you can use all those kinds of media without screwing anything else up.
I can't use copic markers still.
So, I use color pencils, charcoal, pencil, pen, and chalk pastels sticks/pencils, and prismas.
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It just takes time and practice. :3
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I really, REALLY should get those damn Tria markers I keep telling myself to get for years because watching you for years proved it's always great to experiment with different techniques.
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They're well worth the investment, most of all since they can be used in so many ways and on other canvases asides paper too. :3
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I had a buddy who owned a 200 piece set. I took them for granted because the marker tips are different then the ones I used. Naturally, I sucked at it. Hopefully time and practice will broaden my skills.
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amazing. i asume you've taken art classes lol i wish i could have taken art classes and even done some in college but sadly i didnt.i have to work from what i know and im slowly learning <3
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I've studied art at High School and University, though there was never any courses on markers and such - a good chunk of the stuff I do is self-taught or trial-and-error. :3
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This is interesting and helpful-- I have little to no experience in mixed media. Thanks for posting this!
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Hey Keysha-chan!
this is great! I really love it, where do you buy your markers out of curiosity... I would like to try colouring this way this way
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Tria and Pro Markers = Gordin Harris art suppliers in NZ
Copics = Hong Kong art suppliers.
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Darn I don't have a Gordin arris store anywhere near me 
Hong Kong art suppliers, do you like order in stuff of is that a store, either way I still don't have ANY good art stores near by!
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there is an online store you can order copic markers from; [link] .
they ship from the US though, so the shippings not cheap, but if you spend a fair bit you get gold membership and few postage for orders over $50 (and thats fairly easy to do 
hope i helped *waves*
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GAHH MONEY! I need to get a job
thank you for ur help!!
BTW my dad says he can make me a light box!
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