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Messy · Jul 15, 2007, 12:45 AM // 00:45

Hi everybody,

I have been so much enjoying all the talent around here, that I decided to give it a try and take my first baby steps.

First of all, I have NEVER EVER drawn in my life (and I'm in my 40's). I started doodling basically last week. So this means proportions, shadows, lights, backgrounds... are all completely NEW to me. On top of it, I had never opened Photoshop until this week, so I can't begin to tell you what working with layers was, a FULL blown nightmare. I have to thank Babaroga for being so patient with me, and explaining to me layers in PS, and whatever other roadblocks I encountered, so Marko... THANK YOU!!!

My idea was to draw my ranger and my partner's ranger as kids. I decided to try sort of Chibi, since they are already super deformed, huge heads, small bodies... I could get away with more mistakes *coughs*, plus it's such a cute style. I do think what I did can't be called chibi, it's more of a mix.

This took me like 3 days of working, mostly because photoshop was driving me nuts. I KNOW there are a lot of flaws, but it's a long road ahead and hopefully I'll get better. Needless to say, I used my trackball, since of course I don't own a tablet, and I don't even use a mouse.

SPIRIT OF THE SEA · Jul 15, 2007, 12:51 AM // 00:51

You draw better then me and since its your first try and its pretty good Id say with a little more practice people would pay a lot for commisions keep up the good work

I Might Avenge U · Jul 15, 2007, 03:12 AM // 03:12

Wow, that's actually really good

I like the crabbie...

Keep it up

Commander Ryker · Jul 15, 2007, 02:13 PM // 14:13

Good job baby! I can't wait to see more. Feel free to do any of my guys.

AW Lore · Jul 15, 2007, 08:43 PM // 20:43

very good drawings, very cute. keep making drawings and your skillz will improve.

hope you step by the comission central sometime soon.

Messy · Jul 16, 2007, 02:00 PM // 14:00

Thanks for the comments!! I appreciate it them

I even got a PM from somebody giving me some hints, which is great

Using a trackball for drawing or coloring was just not fun. My poor thumb is not very coordinated.

Stepping on Comm. Central where the real artists are, is completely out of the question. For now, I'll just keep messing around and having a good time.

AW Lore · Jul 16, 2007, 05:15 PM // 17:15

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dont Mess WithMe

Stepping on Comm. Central where the real artists are, is completely out of the question. For now, I'll just keep messing around and having a good time.

but but but...i was ready to zerg you with pics of my mesmer...

*goes to cry to a dark corner*

Chronos the Defiler · Jul 16, 2007, 05:33 PM // 17:33

lol very nice...and they both have the stereotypical GIANT SHINEY EYES you see in alot of Chibi works :P

keep it up and you can make a good amount of gold off this...starting to wish i kept drawing like i did when i was younger...no time now

Garreth MacLeod · Jul 17, 2007, 12:35 PM // 12:35

DMW, that is really cute. And very good for your first one.