Request: OC Refs Numero Trois

Another character ref I made for a friend.

Guess who's style I based off this character off this time!

Yet another ref I made for a friend for her RP OC. Her outfit is based off D-Gray man this time... or at least, the one on the left is. The one on the right was just a picture she pulled off.

The one on the right also is supposed to have a long braid, but I thought it would look more like a tail or something so I opted to leave it it out... but it's there.

Hopefully she'll be okay with that.

Other refs I made for her: one and two.


Made in SAI.

More stuff I wear

Dressed up like a guy for a friend's project, though it was a bit excessive because I just sat behind a newspaper. I'm holding coffee because I was able to score a free one.

It was raining, sunny, and snowing all at once not too long ago.
This particular day, it was windy as heck.

First pic made in SAI.
Second pic made in openCavas.

Review-ish: SketchBook Copic Edition

Testing out SketchBook Copic Edition

While I was surfing Tumblr, I saw that SketchBook released a Copic Edition. Since I've got a thing with trying out new painting software, this was totally up my alley. Best of it, the program was free for a limited time and available for download off the Copic website.

I actually found it to be difficult to use due to the interface. It required a lot of holding and dragging, as opposed to just straight out clicking. I suppose it makes sense for tablet users - SketchBook being an app - but not so much for the desktop versions. I just found out now how to move layers up and down.

SketchBook Copic Editon interface

That aside, how about the important stuff like the brushes? Did I find them similar to Copics? I suppose, but it simulated all the stuff I didn't like about markers. One of which is the streakiness especially apparent from using chisel nibs. I hear that it's suppose to imitate the seven layers Copics need to achieve a nice saturated colour (something I've never heard about or noticed considering I own these markers). I'm not too much of a fan of the blurriness the brush nib gives when you press down on the tablet.
Did I mention I also really really dislike the Multiliner brush they have? It's too light, and resembles the lightness you would get if you erased over fineliner ink - one of the things I hated about doing lineart.

The palette is also very limited to 72 Copic colours, most of which are greys and peaches. I persoanlly don't mind being limited because it challenges me to be creative with layering colours to achieve a look a desire, something I already do have to face when using Copics traditionally.

Overall, the program's not bad. Not great either, but I can see how people would think it looks like Copics. I'll try to play around with it some more.

The frustration of having to relearn a new interface and my now ranging desire to draw lead me to switch to more familiar territory to satisfy my craving.

Derping around with openCanvas' watercolour brush. I never remembered it to be this nice. I quite like the way I coloured the sketch. I'll probably use the technique more for future reference.

...ignore the fact that the girl has a conjoined twin growing out her chest.