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Tuesday, September 24, 2013

[Traditional Art] Autumn Sunshine

Colored version of this.

This is inspired by two drawings, Autumn Cheer and This Image; It took me longer than  I had planed to color but I think it turned out pretty good!

Enjoy.




Time Taken: 4 days

Colored Pencils:





Total: 28


Markers:



  • 23 Crayola
  • 6 Sharpie
  • 2 Copic
  • 1 Prismacolor – Used as an outline pen.


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Total: 32

Paints:

  • 5 Sakura Koi Watercolors – Tubes.
  • 3 Niji Watercolors – Tubes.
  • 2 The Fine Touch Watercolors – Tubes.
  • 6 Faber – Casstle Watercolor Pencils
  • Poster Paint, Cheap Acrylic paints – Touch ups.
  • Crayola Tray Paint – 8 colors.
  • White Craft Paint


Total; Approx: 27

Brushes:


  • 6, 4, 1, 3/0 – Master's Touch Paintbrushes
Total: 4

Pens:

  • 08, B – Prismacolor Pens (assorted markers)
  • White Gelly Roll Pen - Sakura Brand


Total: 3
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Other:



  • Bigger Version
    Normal Pencil – Sketch
  • Kneadable Eraser – Erasing bit areas of pencil sketch
  • Ruler – Minor touch-ups
  • Towel – Placed over the painting when I was going to put my arm on it to not smudge anything.
  • Paper towel – To Dab off paint from areas or the paintbrushes.
  • Pencil Sharpener
  • Colorless Blender Pencil
  • 18 X 13 Artwork Board


Total: 8




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~ Firefly


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Saturday, September 21, 2013

New Download: How to Shade and Add Lighting 5 Different Ways in GIMP

New Download: How to Shade and Add Lighting 5 Different Ways in GIMP
Note: Re-posting and linking to my download is fully welcomed, but do not take credit for making it.

Introducing a new PDF downloadable from The Factoid Firefly!

Download


16 pages, 5 chapters, full color images and step by step instructions on adding lighting and shadows in GIMP. - These are 5 ways I do it I don't say these are the only ways and encourage you to play around yourself.

Enjoy!

May God Bless You, Your Family, Friend; Along With The Health Of Yourself, Family, Friends, And All Who Know You. ~ Amen


~ Firefly



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Friday, September 20, 2013

-|Sketch|- Fall Themed Drawing (Not officially named yet)

This is a sketch I drew today/yesterday thought I'd share...! 
It's fall themed and will be a pain to color. 
Enjoy!


Time Taken: 2-3 hours


Bigger Version Here
Materials Used:
  • Pencil
  • Kneadable Eraser
  • 18 X 13 Artist "Board"


May God Bless You, Your Family, Friend; Along With The Health Of Yourself, Family, Friends, And All Who Know You. ~ Amen


~ Firefly


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