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I tested clip paint studio and here it is.
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Actually anyone more digital-coloring inclined got a hot minute? I've been trying something new with my colors from this bit onwards and I'm still not sure what I think of it; I dont have much formal training in working with digital painting programs, so what's come out of it is basically a weird workaround of photoshop, paint tool SAI, my tablet and graphic design techniques. Multiply layers over flat colors for shading, all that. I'm still not sure what I think about it and would take anyone's input or assistance as a huge help.
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Hello I was wondering if anyone would mind please looking at my illustrations. To see how well they are made. I don't mean to promote... but reviewing art kinda the point of this thread.
Sorry @Zannen00 This was meant as a general post but this is my first time posting. So i replied to you by accident.
I may be talking nonsense but it seems like the traditional page has a little more texture to the pen strokes unlike the digital and it may be a weird but you may have too much detail on the digital page. It will work if you did it on the traditional side because the lines wouldn't be very simpler in sizes because of the digital brushes. Hope it helps!
I was wondering. I'm quite new to creating comics and I've been experimenting with different styles and was just wondering if this comic's tones are a little overkill? https://tapastic.com/series/Were-Family-fter-all3
Anyone got any helpful advice?
Improvement? Also... the clouds look like clouds?
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And someone can help me in how to paint a city? >.<
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Do you think this looks fine? i mean i know its not perfect ( i draw with paper then i have to upload the drawing, then i have to paint it) it looks kinda blurry , but also i think it looks quite unique in a way, i like it somehow, the whole idea of the comic is about freedom, fights, rebels, i mean the "graffiti " kinda represents all that in a way...
I cant upload images for some reason (it says:"there was an error uploading that file, try again" every time i try), this is my comic https://tapastic.com/series/A-Crimson-Star1. i'm new in tapastic and it's my first comic.
I'd like to know what you guys think of the website for my comic Oliver And Trouble! They have just received their US Trademark and we're working on a short animated film that will be completed this summer. Give me a shout and let me know your thoughts.
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I like the site a lot, there's an excellent use of animation.
The only thing I notice is that some of the text doesn't have enough contrast to really pop against some of the background image / animations. Some of those backgrounds just have too many colors for you to be able to find one color that will contrast well with everything.
One solution would be to add a semi-transparent background behind the text, so that you could mute the background colors a bit without totally hiding the visuals/animations.
I like your strong use of color. Very nice and unique. I also like the atmosphere. I thought of one thing. It seems a little stretched out horizontally. I don't know why, but to me it looks a little bit stretched out. Very nice idea for a comic. Keep it up.
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Well I can't seem to post pictures on forums, but can someone tell me how the thumbnail of my comic Axis4 looks like? This is the fifth one I've gone through haha . . .
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Defiantly one of the better pages; full web comic here: https://tapas.io/series/Vandibus2
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I've never really that great at layout, but I've been looking for ways to make backgrounds moody or atmoshperic, while at the same time, find a way to churn them out as fast as possible.
I have two versions of the background at the moment. I'm kind of leaning towards favouring the second one.
The problem is, this took way too long to do, and that was with me half-assing the layout. Granted, I was kind of learning as I was going. But still I'm not sure how much faster I'll get once I improve.
What I'm considering doing is making most scenes in Sketchup, and using them as a basis for my layouts.
I like the top version cuz I like seeing all the detail you put into it but I like the bottom versions atmosphere a lot more ;oo!
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Hi friends! I am in need of some feedback for a page I'm working on, and I could really use your help!
I can't decide which text version is more effective. The character is on his way to meet someone who might have vital information, but he is reluctant to see them (even though he's sure it's necessary). I don't know if the "silent" page conveys that well enough, but on the other hand I'm worried that the added text takes away from the tension of the moment because of the humor.
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version B
tl;dr, which version of this page is better? (focusing on text; the coloring is incomplete)
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advice for the first two images:
start with a light sketch and then add more shadows (good technique when paining in B & W), and when there is too much shadow add more white there. because currently it looks muddy and i'm not really sure what it's supposed to be.
advice for the 3rd image:
i'm not sure what you are asking and are the lines meant to be streets or where you want to place the buildings. I do like the design you created looks very beautiful and interesting to look at.
before you design a character you need ask yourself:
- who is the character
- what do they like. pretend that you are the character.
- how do their interests influence their attire. e.g. i like to train and muscle build, so my armor is going to be more chunky and spacious. but someone else likes to run fast, so theirs needs to be light and have a flexible parts.
- and finally does it add to the characters appeal and help the audience better understand the character.
also from these 4 questions you can derive more that help guide when character designing. right now it is very vague what the armor is for, but maybe i'm just late to the party, but with the questions above you can ask yourself.
- who are the characters in unit 2. e.g. kings personal body guards or just regular arms men.
- what does the unit 2 do, e.g. shoot arrows, use swords, hold spears etc.
- question 3 isn't really needed if this is just for the background characters. but you could take into account, a symbol that unit 2 uses, or something that makes them different from the other units. it could even be a badge.
- and finally ask your friends what they think about the design, is it clear what the unit primarily does. like marines have a shit load of gear (ranging from guns to goggles to air-tanks to ropes etc) making it clear what they are trained in. just things like adding big boots or thick shoulder plates or even a feather could express better what the characters are for.
hope i could help, great drawing by the way 
pretty much the same thing @leonardeojr said.
but if you are lazy like me and just hate having to draw proportions for complex, dynamic poses. you should get clip studio it offers 3d models that to be honest can save lives. (it sure as hell saved mine)
if you really don't want to have to create the same environment from different angles every time, i advice you create a 3d model (colored and as detailed as you can). it pretty much would take you a day or two to make, which is just as much time as it would take for you to redraw an un-half-assed background. it is wort it and all you need to do (if done well) is to add fog to your renders out image. (that's what most people do).
but really your background doesn't look half assed, i normally just stop at sketching and leave the rest to fairies to finish. or do a 3d model.
start a comic!!! clip studio has its program now available on apple iPad by the way. so yup you can now make a comic. your style isn't bad, but it isn't good, it's currently in limbo, it's not accurate enough to be bad or good. so start a comic, it is a great way to improve your skill as it...
1. motivates you to draw everyday
2. allows you create something that is yours and entertaining to others
3. and it could be great to look back to see how far you have improved. and laugh.
(i won't sugar coat it, there would be sometimes where you get frustrated with your art and comic and go on hiatus for a year or more, but you just pick up that pen and keep drawing)
goodluck.
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From my comic at:
We've been going at little abstract lately since we're in Stardust's world. He had to come to earth from somewhere after all, and only a strange world could produce something as strange as him. What do you guys feel about the abstract in the comic? Is the context being communicated okay?
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Hi. I'm new here and I've started my first webcomic a few weeks ago. I used a cartoonish artstyle, but I want to change it to something more sketchy, I think it will suit better for the story. But is it too sudden? I think it's better now than later, since I just have done two chapters.
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It feels like it's a complete different genre, and I like both styles, but I'm not sure if it is right to make such a change. This is the webcomic, btw:
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so i know it's become pretty common practice by some to have a little advert banner at the bottom of an episode, it's an easy way to plug things make annoucements, etc
so i recently upgraded on for one of my comics but i'm worries about legibility. i'm like a-ok with the art but really worried about how readable the text is
any tips, advice, or suggestions are welcome