Hi! I had a question for you about drawing programs. I'll be getting my tablet soon in the mail, but I'm not sure what program I should use with it. Do you know any good ones? What would you recommended?
I use Photoshop CS5 almost exclusively. In my experience it’s been the easiest to use and understand. I also love how brushes in PS work and how easy they are to adjust and customize. Photoshop is best for digital painting imo. (There’s also a ton of resources available online, like brushes and tutorials, for you to use which is nice)
If you’re into flat colors and nice linework Adobe illustrator is really good. It’s difficult to learn up front but you can create really nice vector work with it (at this point though i rarely use it)
There’s also a lot of free mock adobe programs to choose from though. The only one I have experience with is GIMP. It’s not exactly the same as PS but it does a good job covering the basics and it’s safe.
A lot of artists also use Paint Tool Sai and Manga Studio. I have no experience whatsoever with Manga Studio and I’ve messed around in Sai a little but it just never really clicked for me personally. But they’re worth checking out too.
So there’s a lot of options out there. I hope I helped a little. I am definitely biased though, PS is my comfort zone so keep that in mind. I’m not an expert in all drawing programs.
¯\_(ツ)_/¯ Have fun with your new tablet!
So since you watch SU did you make yourself a gemsona? If not could you imagine what would she/he be?and their weapons?
Um..no I didn’t. I don’t really enjoy drawing things that involve…me. I’m really not that cool. But uh…idk opals and padparadscha sapphires are my favorite gemstones and maces are cool. tbh tho if I were a gem I’d probably be like Steven or Lapis and not have a weapon weapon. idk what I’d have instead though.
Would you be able to draw my oc based on a picture for the facial features and specs because I don't have any drawings of her yet.
Yeah that’s totally fine. You don’t need any existing artwork. I’ve done commissions before based on photos or written descriptions. I once even someone send me photos of a bunch of bjds. Just remember that the more information you are able to give me (especially visual) the more likely you are to get a drawing that’s what you have in mind.
Hey guys! I’m thinking about opening up a few commission slots for simple character drawings (like this or this) Flat color, full body, single color background for $30 USD? (+$20 for a second character) I’ll draw fanart, fan characters, OCs, whatever. Send me an email at awyaannette@gmail.com if you’re interested! c:
Hello! I'd like to ask if I could use one of your drawings as a sidebar. Of course you would be credited :)
Yes, I’m totally fine with that! :)
For anyone else who’s wondering, I’m okay with people using my art for phone/laptop wallpapers, icons online and tumblr themes w/ credit. (or other general, harmless stuff like that - if you don’t know you’re always welcome to ask)
I don’t like reposts or people using my art as illustrations for their writing or their characters (unless it was commissioned specifically as such) and obviously anything that involves someone making a profit with my art is a no.
My sister is in Italy for school and I’m leaving today to stay with her for two weeks! My laptop is staying behind though and I will probably have little to no wifi access so I will most likely be away from tumblr until I get back. See you later!
I have an account on Society6 but i haven’t updated it in almost a year. If anyone wants something specific as a print just tell me what it is and if i still have a large enough file saved to my laptop i’ll post it for you.
oh my god you are an amazing artist!!! i've been working on my art for a while now and i feel confidant on paper, but i'm having a hard time adjusting to digital. are there any techniques or websites you'd recommend? (btw i draw on an ipad)
You’re trying to adjust to drawing on an ipad. Oh precious child. I’m impressed by your determination tbh. From what i understand ipads have absolutely 0 pressure sensitivity (ie drawing lighter gives you lighter, smaller brushstrokes, drawing harder gives you darker, larger brushstrokes) so that’s probably a huge part of why it’s been tough to adjust. I’ve never tried using an ipad to draw but I’ve tried drawing on my phone before and gave up in two days.
Assuming you have access to a computer or laptop, it’s worth the investment to buy a tablet that’s intended to be used for drawing. You don’t have to drop hundreds of dollars, Monoprice actually makes some decent tablets for around $40-$60.
If you need to stick with the ipad though, I’d recommend playing around with the opacity of your brushes in whatever app you’re using. When I’m sketching it feels a lot more natural to me to have my brushes set at 30-45% opacity instead of 100%. That way you can layer your lines more like a pencil. I only ever really use 100% for flat colors. Unfortunately I don’t have any specific websites to point you towards. A lot of my digital knowledge just came from playing around in PS on my own and picking up tips here and there from other artists.
Other than that, it’s just a matter of drawing a lot. I switched to digital art about 3 years ago and it’s only been within the last year that I’ve really felt comfortable with it. Just keep going, you’re doing good!
aaaaa I missed it by a little bit but there’s now over 5k people following this blog! I honestly didn’t think when I started this blog that this would be something that ever happened and I feel so special now. Thank you! You’re all great!
Also I have a ton of asks but I’m gonna watch the new su ep first before i get to them!
OH also while we’re talking about jasper did anyone notice the holo jasper (maybe?) with the giant axe in today’s ep? I have so many questions. I just really want to know more of all these character’s backstories jnlfsja
this post has some pretty interesting theories, one of them about the gem that looks like jasper. i also find it interesting that garnet picked up an axe like that
and in the background you see another axe, along with swords (which pearl experts in), that may be of some relevance. maybe one side fought with axes and the other fought with swords.
That is a really interesting post. I’m glad someone else picked up on the “you weren’t built for fighting line” And yeah at first I was wondering if the axe garnet picked up was the same one in pearl’s flashback (it’s not) but it’s even more interesting that it’s not. idk if it was just for dramatic effect but the mystery gem and Rose in the flashback looked GIANT. WHat happened during this battle!?!
OH also while we’re talking about jasper did anyone notice the holo jasper (maybe?) with the giant axe in today’s ep? I have so many questions. I just really want to know more of all these character’s backstories jnlfsja
Another theory on jasper; there are several types of jasper stone so maybe tiger jasper and another type of jasper fused together?
That’s a good point! (there is also ocean jasper which i think was missed opportunity for an awesome pun tbh) But yeah, I’ve actually been wondering for a while now how the show is gonna handle different variations of the same stone? There are different types of garnets and pearls and sapphires too (I would love to see a padparadscha character that is my dream chara) and about a bajillion different types of quartz and I wonder if the show will address that or if they’ll just avoid it? There’s already been hints of different colors of diamonds so maybe?
I want to reblog my art back from everyone who has ever deleted my captions and then advertised their blogs on it with stuff like •♫☼♪• and change all their links so it just goes straight to a rickroll instead of their awful blogs.
i love that pic of amethyst you did. if you have any time or inspiration could you do alternate hairstyle for any of the other crystal gems (pearl, rose, garnet)? thank you thank you!
Thank you! Actually, I originally planned to just do the Lapis outfits…but then I wanted to draw Ames…and now I have like, two outfits planned for Pearl and one for Peridot and basically I think I’ve doomed myself to draw all of them now.