This is a detailed process post on just one aspect of my work on this piece: the coloring and shading the eyes!
1. Linework. I draw my linework using a variable-width pen in Manga Studio. I sketch in the position of the pupil and iris as a guide for later.
2. Eyelashes sketch. Getting the shape and angle of th...
2017-02-16 07:46:51 +0000 UTC View Post
But the real question is: On whose arm will he be leaving the dance?
Based on a sketch strem suggestion by WitchySarcasm.
2017-02-16 07:44:44 +0000 UTC View Post
In my next work, someone is looking for a dance partner.
2017-02-13 05:13:01 +0000 UTC View Post
This is a detailed process post on just one aspect of my work on this piece: the coloring and shading the hair!
1. Linework. I start with the linework I drew in Manga Studio which I export as a BMP file. In Photoshop, I open that BMP, switch to the Channels tab, then Ctrl-click on RGB to get a selection based on the whiteness ...
2017-02-10 05:55:37 +0000 UTC View Post
The key to the perfect romantic surprise is timing!
Based on a suggestion from Hina Yui!
2017-02-10 05:52:20 +0000 UTC View Post
Someone doesn't see what's coming but maybe you will.
2017-02-08 15:10:46 +0000 UTC View Post
1. In Manga Studio, I start with a very rough thumbnail sketch with big fat pencils. The fat pencils force me to keep the sketch loose without getting too caught up in the details.
2. Final sketch. Now I go back and do a more detailed sketch, working out the the body, clothing, and props.
3. Inking. I use a variable-widt...
2017-02-07 16:46:37 +0000 UTC View Post
Come and share a Valentine's Special with your special someone and you'll some be sipping on a Valentine with that extra something special.
From a suggestion by WitchySarcasm.
2017-02-07 16:45:34 +0000 UTC View PostI've been writing up these "in-process" mini-tutorials for each of my works but my process doesn't really vary all that much from one work to the next.
How would you feel if, just sometimes, instead of a mini-tutorial for the whole process for a picture, I posted a much more in-depth and detailed tutorial for just one small as...
2017-02-06 00:05:16 +0000 UTC View Post
1. In Manga Studio, I start with a very rough thumbnail sketch with big fat pencils. The fat pencils force me to keep the sketch loose without getting too caught up in the details.
2. Final sketch. Now I go back and do a more detailed sketch, working out the the body, clothing, and props.
3. Inking. I use a variable-widt...
2017-02-06 00:00:26 +0000 UTC View Post
The greatest is gift is your love for one another, a love that fills that empty place deep inside.
The image was based on suggestions from AllThatJazmine, Harubi, and MarinaV.
2017-02-05 23:57:23 +0000 UTC View Post
Here is a preview up my upcoming first Valentine's themed picture of 2017!
2017-02-04 03:51:05 +0000 UTC View Post
Here are the sketches from tonight's sketch stream! We had some really wonderful suggestions this time and I feel good about the sketches.
2017-02-03 07:11:59 +0000 UTC View PostI'm starting my sketch stream now at https://picarto.tv/DovSherman
Please do join me and bring your suggestions for drawings with a Valentine's Day theme!
2017-02-03 01:38:38 +0000 UTC View PostMy next sketching stream will be on February 2nd at 6PM Pacific Time. I'll post the URL here right before the stream starts.
I'll be taking suggesions for pictures with a Valentine's Day theme.
If you can't make it to the stream, feel free to post a suggestion in the comments here. <3
2017-02-01 22:27:54 +0000 UTC View Post
1. In Manga Studio, I start with a very rough thumbnail sketch with big fat pencils. The fat pencils force me to keep the sketch loose without getting too caught up in the details.
2. Final sketch. Now I go back and do a more detailed sketch, working out the the body, clothing, and props.
3. Inking. I use a variable-widt...
2017-02-01 06:03:11 +0000 UTC View Post
"There now, you see? You thought that we might have to skip it today because of the weather but now that you're bundled up all snuggly-wuggly in your pretty winter outfit, I'm sure you can see that there was nothing at all for you to worry about."
2017-02-01 06:01:21 +0000 UTC View Post
I'm going to try to get in one more before the end of the month. In my work, a seasonal follow-up to an earlier piece.
2017-01-31 09:52:08 +0000 UTC View Post
1. In Manga Studio, I start with a very rough thumbnail sketch with big fat pencils. The fat pencils force me to keep the sketch loose without getting too caught up in the details.
2. Final sketch. Now I go back and do a more detailed sketch, working out the the body, clothing, and props.
3. Inking. I use a variable-widt...
2017-01-31 00:05:52 +0000 UTC View Post
