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About Me Member Wise Ass Aaron Graham16/Male/United States Recent Activity Deviant for 1 Year
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Sun Dec 27, 2009, 5:56 PM
  • Mood: Jolly
  • Listening to: Baccano! opening
  • Reading: Nightlight
  • Watching: Tutorials for MSD4
  • Playing: Mass Effect
  • Eating: Latkes!
  • Drinking: Water
'Twas a very merry Christmas indeed this year! I received no less than three different types of manga paper, a full set of artist's pencils, more ink, screentones, and, best of all, Manga Studio Debut 4!
...that's the good news. The bad news is that there's no tutorial or guide for MSD4, and the closest thing to this I've used before is Microsoft Paint. I've found a couple partial tutorials (usually for specific things), but I wish there was some kind of comprehensive guide.
(And you have to lol at how non-user-friendly some parts of this are. There's a drawing option that simply says "Magic Wand". No explanation as to what it does; it just says "Magic Wand". LOL)
So I'm sending out a petition for anyone and everyone that has MSD4: HALP. SRSLY. >_> I already know how a lot of stuff works (including the Magic Wand), but what I know is all pretty random stuff. For example, what's a Raster Layer? It sounds cool, but what is it?
Also, for people that use MSD4, how did you learn to use it? Could you point me in the direction of any helpful guides/tutorials for beginners?
Thanks, and happy holidays,
~0mni42

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Hey there everypeoples!
I've been drawing for a very long time, but only got really into it recently. See, I taught myself how to draw, but that was a bad idea, because I had no idea how to draw. I had to stop paying myself; I should never have gone to me.

◆Your name?

One of my old friends calls me Mike for some reason.

◆If possible, your age?

16

◆When did you start drawing?

LONG time ago, but I only started trying to draw anime/manga style a little over a year ago.

◆Which hand do you use for drawing?

Right!

◆Which is easier to draw - male or female?

I’m not sure; I guess male.

◆Which is easier to draw - long hair or short hair?

Long hair is easier, but short hair is more fun.

◆Is it easier to draw the head facing towards the right or the left?

o.O never thought about that. Left. Maybe.

◆Is it easier to draw the side view of the face or the front view?
Front, though I’m getting better at side views. ^_^

◆What do you have problems with in drawing?

HANDS OMG. >_<”

◆What do you like to draw?

People. If you ask me to draw any kind of animal, I will bite you.

◆Are you a traditional artist or a digital artist?

Very traditional. I’m not really interested in learning to use those newfangled editing programs.

◆Where do you start drawing from?

*confused by question* Um, I start at the head…?

◆What is a drawing habit that you are aware of?

I only draw on this slanted table-thingy * not an easel; don’t know proper name*.

◆What do you keep in mind when you do lineart?

If I think it looks good at present, I try to picture what it’ll look like after it’s shaded, since the end result will always look much different.

◆Any tips for coloring/shading?

Dun ask me. I suck at coloring AND shading.

◆How long does it take to finish a piece of art?

Depends on what I’m doing, but, say, a full RB page including pencil art, inking, and shading takes a few hours.

◆What music do you listen to while you draw?

Depends, but I try not to distract myself with it. Sometimes, I listen to audiobooks.

◆How long does it take you to come up with an idea?

Also depends; there are some ideas that I’ve been working on for months and still haven’t perfected, and others that come in blinding flashes of inspiration. XD

◆Your favorite drawing utensils?

Mah dip pen(s)! They make me feel special since I don’t know anyone else that uses them. :D

◆Your favorite color/the color that you use a lot?

Grey. Lolz.

◆Your favorite style(s)?

Manga/anime.

◆Are you satisfied with your current art?

God, never. XD

◆What kind of artist are you aiming for?

Someone who can rival the almighty :iconpyromeekorai:

And speaking of which, I tag :iconpyromeekorai: and :iconnim-nimi-chan:



I now have over 1000 pageviews. That's one small step for a dork.... one giant leap for his ego.

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  • Interests: Video Games, cats, computers, anime
  • Favourite movie: The Hunt for Red October
  • Favourite band or musician: Pink Floyd, Led Zeppelin, Radiohead, Nine Inch Nails
  • Favourite genre of music: Rock, classical, you name it.
  • Favourite artist: Pyromeekorai :)
  • Favourite poet or writer: Matthew Stover, Diane Duane
  • Favourite style of art: Manga/Anime
  • Operating System: Windows, XP
  • MP3 player of choice: iPod Touch
  • Skin of choice: My own, ha ha... okay, nevermind
  • Favourite game: Metroid Prime 2: Echoes
  • Favourite gaming platform: XBOX 360/Wii/PS2
  • Favourite cartoon character: Edward Elric/ Kaname Chidori
  • Personal Quote: The only light in my heart is coming in through the bars on the window.
  • Tools of the Trade: .05, .1, .3, .5 & .8 Pigment Liners, B, HB, 2B & 4B pencils

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:iconcalcifiedcrow:
Thank you for the watch!
:icon0mni42:
No problem! I think your art is really cool. :)

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hehehe thank you for favin meh Monk piccy!

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:icon0mni42:
You're most welcome! Monk FTW.

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Thaaaaaank you~

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:icon0mni42:
NP! ;)

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Thanks for the favorite! :boogie:

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:icon0mni42:
No problem!!

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:joy: I'm gonna need your e-mail cuz i can't find it to send the pic.
:icon0mni42:
Oh.... -_-" right, I removed it to keep from getting spammed. It's AaronMichaelGraham@gmail.com (my parents made it, sans imagination).
Oh, and thanks for taking the pictures in the first place. :)

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