[[ each slide is another "-" -- ]] (**=more details) -For this tutorial, I will use a chunk of hair for this. -Hair tends to be wavy and thin, so when I redrew it, it looked more natural -Notice how the hair doesn't just go in one direction but multiple; this makes your hair more realistic. **Your hair should be in a large chunk, it separates into smaller chunks towards the bottom. Don't overdo the messy hair unless it's like an actual character trait (like messy hair) or it'll make it look unprofessional -First I'm going to pick a desaturated color, like brown! Of course, you can use any color. (stylistic choice :D) -This is kind of a stylistic choice, but do not use very saturated colors. Use colors that are in this range. **This might not work for weirdcore artists, but it's all right!! this is just a heads-up for beginner artists.** -I colored it in with the brown. -For the shading, I will use a darker brown. I'm on Sketchbook right now so not all apps have this, but there is a comparison. I won't be using black even if I lower the opacity of the shading. **Using black as your shadow =a more dull/boring shadow, and it won't really give the hair "life" Some beginner artists (including me back then) make these mistakes by overdoing something which will then take away the main point.*** - In the places that the hair folds, I color in with close zig-zag lines. It looks chunky now but we will change it later. I also shade under the small pieces of hair that overlap the bottom. - Anime/cartoon hair is in boards. So, I will shade it in like a board is on top of another; in chunks. This means the way I am shading will move in the direction the hair is going. **This isn't explained really well but look in the ex. folder inside the project for more details in 2a-2c. if you have questions let me know by commenting!** -Take a more light+saturated color and make smaller zig-zags in the middle of the shaded place. Do not shade in the shades created by places overlapping on top of each other (I can't explain well I hope you understand what I'm saying ;-;) -Lower the opacity. Use an eraser tool to make little dents. Don't (fully) erase the darker brown shade we made. **If you realized already, the darker brown is like a shadow and the light brown is our highlights.** -Erase little lines where the shading meets the end of the hair + where the hair splits. **It's not really seen here so if you look inside the project ex. folder in 1a-1b** - I'm not sure what this is called BUT KEEP IN MIND HAIR ISN'T IN ONE COLOR (brown)!! I think it's called a 'reflective light' but I'm not sure. Someone correct me !! I'm using a (REALLY) dull blue. Your reflective light is based on the surroundings (blue sky=dull blue light, green forest= dull green/yellow maybe? light) ITS ALWAYS A LIGHT+DULL COLOR!!!! (I think I'm also new to color theory haha) **edit: it is called reflective light I think** -For this layer, I'm going to use hard light. You can also use soft light. Sometimes I use addition but I don't know if it works on Sketchbook. **I used hard light because it was an option on Sketchbook. Addition is for other apps like if maybe you didn't have "soft" or "hard" light. -Choose a light+SATURATED (hooray our first saturated color!) color. I like to use warm colors, but I haven't tested out cool colors, so if you're drawing something light and fun you can use a light orange. **You can use cool colors for a cyberpunk look I guess??** - Pretend my light is coming from the left. Shade small chunks of it in that color. I used a desaturated orange-ish red on the ends ( near the right of the orange light) **It's easier if you do this in the later steps so you can better envision it as a 3d thing once you finish shading.** -Lower opacity for a subtle glow (it depends! If it's light and telling a memory I would recommend using a lower opacity! If it's dangerous or thrilling using a red reflective light + 100% opacity is really fun) -If my light is coming from one direction then there will be a shadow on the opposite side of the light. - I picked a reddish desaturated (not as dull!) color for the shadows. This makes the original highlight not look so sudden. You can do this with any highlight color by moving the color towards a cool or warm color. - color in small strips on the right in that color. Make sure the opacity is lowered! -Now use a dull+darker+more blue version of the 'reflective light' and color in huge chunks on the shadow side. Use an airbrush-like eraser and erase the ends. Set it to addition. You're done !! are you happy with coloring your hair now? see Notes and credits for extended help (too much writing here).
@nyanco-guy for the code !!! @dreamiqxx :: -> main account I hope this helps you! If you want more tutorials you should send a request <3 https://scratch.mit.edu/projects/902670254/ Hack 1: one thing that really knocks up this (or any tutorial) for beginners or even professional artists is the fact that you try to get it perfect on the first time. Focus not on just one part; but the whole entire thing. Looking at negative space is also a great idea to see if you get anything wrong (the empty space around and between the subject of the image -- Google). Hack 2: I have friends who I have tried to teach how to draw kind of mess up their lines and do chicken lines. Don't worry! I have been there too (for 2 years until I learned how to do it), but this might be unhelpful, but practice making strokes. Gradually when you draw lines, you begin to remember how to do it (especially when developing an art style), so continuing to do it over and over really helps! I'm not telling you to just draw lines and curves all over your page (because that's boring and I get it), but draw more in general, especially in slightly larger canvases (more than 5 inches drawing in length?) It really helps make your hand remember the strokes. Hack 3: Art programs really boost your work, but you do not need to use one that costs money! Something like krita and Ibis Paint x can really be good! I think brushes that are limited also limit your potential. Find 2-3 brushes that help you draw one peice! (I use a brush that changes opacity with pressure, brush that changes thickness with pressure, one that does both with pressure, and airbrush) There's lots of hacks I can help you but I will never be able to teach you how to do them. So in the end, you will really be on your own. Just work your hardest! originally made somewhere in November of 2023?
