Thanks guys. :)

DRILL ARM!!!!

I think it would be wise if you used pens to ink your lines. It's easier to fill in spaces then to color over them. Especially if your using Open Canvas or Photoshop.

I think it would be wise to read the part about not posting the artwork anywhere public because if you do we can't use it because people could make counterfeit badges o_O

Nobody saw Nothin'. Got that?
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Silly Mikes. :3

The AP badges are everywhere. Especially Deviantart.

o.o How would they make counterfit badges if they don't know the layout?

Nevermind. >>;;;

I just randomly checked Niki's topic. <33

when coloring on paper, dont just make lines, do lil circles so you dont get those darker lines. the circles help blend.

Photoshop and other CG programs have taken over as the main way to color. However, even though it is important to learn how to use them later on ( mostly of you want to go on to commercial art), it is really important to learn how to use natural mediums first. Natural Mediums are basically anything that does not involve a computer, so that would mean: colored pencil, pencil, paint ( acrylic, oil, watercolor), ect.

Just try them out and build up a skill with using them. Trust me, those skills will come in handy later on, especially when learning how to color on the computer. For me, learning how to mix paints and see how colors work together, have helped me with my coloring on computer programs. Also, I always thought it was pretty impressive if someone can show skill with natural mediums, becuase they can be more difficult at times.

So, yeah, just something to think about!*^^* Also, don't feel rushed when you are learning. I always felt rushed and overwhelmed when looking at artwork from people who are more experienced. Just take your time and have fun! Having fun is the most important part!

Good luck with your art and I hope that this helps!

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The best tips I can give are regarding markers and watercolors. Two mediums which I consider myself very good with. I such with CG art so I really can't give any tips yet. Now, to give your colors a softer and more natrual look, layer them. Start off with a light wash and then keep going over with other colors. Don't use straight colors either. Like if you want to draw a copied picture and you see that the person in the picture has a brown or "darker skin toned" color on the shading below the eyes, for example, don't try to find that color. Make it by layering several colors. Like, lay down a basic skin tone first then go over it again with that same skin tone after the first has dried. Then maybe go back and use gray or brown to make it look richer and....uhh...better. Sorry. I suck at giving art lessons online. >.<