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[09/05/11] This is my first tutorial...coloring lineart. Definitely not the only way to color lineart and probably not even the best way. I would also like to point out that this is a rather "quick and dirty" way of shading, one that I do not use anymore. That said, I hope this is helpful in some way to someone. Also...I apologize for the horrible anatomy. I was still learning![EDIT 4.0] It was pointed out to me by ~weaver1217 that I completely skipped right over Step 4. Do not be alarmed. There is no Step 4. Step 4 is just a myth. Proceed directly from Step 3 to Step 5, no not pass Go, do not collect $200. I'm glad you guys like this one so much.
One day I'll make a tutorial for the way I paint now. FAQs are now included Added a disclaimer. 
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READ THIS! Seriously. For the love of all that is holy, READ THIS! This is a VERY old tutorial and it is no longer the way that I paint. If, for whatever reason, you still insist on following it, disregard steps 2 and 3/4 and READ THIS. The easiest way to make the white areas transparent for your lineart is to put the lines on their own layer and change the Layer Mode to Multiply. Color underneath this layer.
This will save you (and me) lots of headache.
..:: FAQs ::..
I can't find the Channels. Help? The easiest way to make the white areas transparent for your lineart is to put the lines on their own layer and change the Layer Mode to Multiply. Color underneath this layer.
How do I do this in the GIMP? Sorry, but I do not know. Search for GIMP tutorials on DA and they will explain it far better than I ever could.
Roll Credits:
Photoshop 6 w/ Wacom tablet.
Lines by the fabulous *life-d-sign , used with permission.
Tutorial (c) Rebecca Wright.
Cameo (c) Rebecca Wright.
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So glad it all worked out! 
Good luck! It's certainly a challenge. I started teaching myself to use it a little less that a year ago and I'm still learning new things each time I use it. XD
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Ya me to well thank you
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Are you familiar with SUMO Paint? It's a program online that looks a lot like what you show here... but I'm struggling to use it.
I wish I had Photoshop... >_<
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Nope, never heard of it. 
You can always download a demo from Adobe.
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[link] This is the program I was talking about, don't ask me why I didn't link it in my last message.
I've got a friend who said that they'll help me learn how to use PSP, but I am so new at even wanting to try digital art that I don't even know where to begin!
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Just from playing with it for a few minutes, it looks like you should be able to do anything in it that you can do in Photoshop. Probably not import the PS brushes you can find on DA, but that's sort of a minor thing. I would say start by coloring lineart. It helps you get a feel for the brushes and other tools without having to worry about drawing something too. I think I'm about to color a lineart with the program just to see what it can do. :3
I was terrified of PS when I first got it (for a long time it just sat on my comp, lol)...I eventually just opened a blank canvas and started playing - trying all of the features and just sort of scribbling blobs so I could figure out what tool did what. Not the best way, but it got me over my fear of PS. XD
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If you play with it to color it... would it be too much to ask for a tutorial??? Pretty please? 
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Oh goodness...I dunno if you'd want to see a tutorial from my first try with a new program, lol! 
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~_~ Okay, I fail. Lol. I've fought with SUMO for hours and still can't get the lineart to separate cleanly. -sigh- I just don't know what to tell ya.
Learn PSP from your friend? XD Haha, apparently no matter how much SUMO looks like PS, it's still not the same. I might try and paint something original with it, but it will probably be after the holidays when I have more time to fight with it. I will be victorious!
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Oh, I'm sure it works well enough.
But don't give up! If you're looking for a free program, there's always the GIMP. I've never worked in it, but a lot of my friends do and they produce some amazing stuff with it. Check out *Pliochippus and *Linuska ...I believe they both work primarily in GIMP and they're truly awesome.
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I'll keep trying! Thanks for your help though!
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Okay... new question! On a very, very old conversation... (this is on your Lineart Tutorial, btw!
Are you familiar with Photoshop Elements, and could you give me any pointers?
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(Sorry for the late response!)
I've worked in PS Elements a little bit...to my knowledge, it works pretty much just like Photoshop. It's all a matter of playing around until you get something that looks good.
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Kaka! I used your tutorial here: [link]
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Awesome! I'm so glad you were able to use it!
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I am glad I could use it too! but I need to remember to read everything first!
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Gosh you are soo good at making these tutorials.
The only problem I have is the shading. Like where to chade, and what color I should make that. But now, I think I have it. xD
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Aww, thank you so much! 
And yeah, shading is always the hardest part for me too. 
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Your welcome!
I'll try that, I'm sure it will help tons. I can't believe I never even thought about that. Yeash, I'm dumb. lol Thanks!
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But you're very welcome! I'm glad you like it.
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AHHHHHH ZOMG THANK UUUUUU!!!!!!!!!! ive been looking for a rllly good EASY tutorial for coloring and shading!! and u made one!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! i luvvv u!!ur the best!!
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Aww, thank you so much! I'm so glad this is helpful to you.
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oh AWESOME! i have serious issues with backgrounds so i just usually leave it blank. ill check it out right now!!
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ooh good idea! especially since im rly lazy when it comes to doing backgrounds..!
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Another way of making the lineart into its own layer is to make it into a brush and then using the brush on a new layer
Nice tutorial! You use the burn and dodge tool better than I usually do XD
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And thank you! 
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Poor Photoshop. -gives you a Wacom Tablet that comes with a better version-
My way is really hard though. D: It's a ton more fun though ^^
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Mine is tiny. TTwTT And it only came with Photoshop Elements. I don't trust the fanciness.
And of course it's more fun! Challenge = Awesome funness.
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But the fanciness looks professional!
Bleh. Sometimes more challenge brings out worse art :/ OF COURSE I'M NOT SAYING YOUR ART SUCKS OR ANYTHING. GOD FORBID. But sometimes it's so hard I'm just like "FUCK IT. I give up ;-;"
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What's even worse is the lying to myself and saying I'll do it D:
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Nyah. ><; Don't you just hate that?
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Yeah. I'm always "Shoot, I was supposed to do that. BAD BLUEH. -hitself- -sulk-
D:
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XDD
I had good mashed potatoes stuff for dinner today ^^
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Niiiiiice
I think this is really good tut. Hmmm... damn, I have only OpenCanvas... I haven't photoshop...
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