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michaelfirman — Noiry Dude

Published: 2010-09-18 17:46:31 +0000 UTC; Views: 4937; Favourites: 42; Downloads: 39
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Description More fun with blocky brushes!
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Comments: 30

Dredsina [2012-03-27 20:54:55 +0000 UTC]

I will shoot you and your taunting mastery of color.

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michaelfirman In reply to Dredsina [2012-03-27 21:01:15 +0000 UTC]

Oh you flatter me! In addition to shooting me I mean

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MumblingMillpond [2011-09-28 23:05:34 +0000 UTC]

WOAHNELLY

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michaelfirman In reply to MumblingMillpond [2011-09-30 22:58:26 +0000 UTC]

I hope that exclamation signifies a positive impression!

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MumblingMillpond In reply to michaelfirman [2011-10-01 17:17:36 +0000 UTC]

Sure does.

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Takiouttio [2010-12-23 16:32:03 +0000 UTC]

Oh whoa, this is fantastic.

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michaelfirman In reply to Takiouttio [2011-02-08 11:21:26 +0000 UTC]

Thank you!

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Deerpigunicornhog [2010-11-05 08:55:17 +0000 UTC]

I like that a lot! Love the blocky brushes!

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michaelfirman In reply to Deerpigunicornhog [2010-11-07 01:13:12 +0000 UTC]

Thank you!

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Zoroko [2010-09-30 15:14:04 +0000 UTC]

what brush is this exactly? it pulls off a lovely effect when combined with your skill <3

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michaelfirman In reply to Zoroko [2010-10-16 04:27:38 +0000 UTC]

Thank you for the very flattering compliment!

It's just a generic-sort of square brush with the opacity controlled by pressure sensitivity, and the angle controlled by stroke direction!

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FelixPhoenix [2010-09-20 05:08:05 +0000 UTC]

Where do you find these blocky brushes?

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michaelfirman In reply to FelixPhoenix [2010-09-20 12:38:37 +0000 UTC]

I make them myself!

In photoshop, open a square document and paint a block within it (for subtle touches like softer edges/rounded corners or opacity variance or grunge), and then Edit > Define Brush Preset. Select it as the active brush and then edit its brush settings (F5) to your preference!

For this piece the brush used Shape Dynamics > Angle Jitter [Control: Direction] and Other Dynamics > Opacity Jitter [Control: Pen Pressure].

Also add the brush to your library when you right click by right clicking on the canvas with the brush, and hitting the 'new' icon in the top right. That will save you having to change those settings every time because you can just use the new preset!

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FelixPhoenix In reply to michaelfirman [2010-09-20 17:46:44 +0000 UTC]

TIME TO EXPERIMENT!

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michaelfirman In reply to FelixPhoenix [2010-09-20 19:08:20 +0000 UTC]

Good luck!

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wolfpox [2010-09-19 08:35:56 +0000 UTC]

You're having too much fun. You are required to stop now!

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michaelfirman In reply to wolfpox [2010-09-19 11:06:19 +0000 UTC]

I'm fighting the system!

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feebsicle [2010-09-19 06:57:54 +0000 UTC]

some really nice forms and shapes in there

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michaelfirman In reply to feebsicle [2010-09-19 11:05:54 +0000 UTC]

Thank you Feebs!

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Hughmonclo [2010-09-18 22:01:26 +0000 UTC]

impressive

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michaelfirman In reply to Hughmonclo [2010-09-18 22:26:29 +0000 UTC]

Thanks Hugh!

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horriblePencilist [2010-09-18 18:36:18 +0000 UTC]

It's amazing how you can create with so big and little strokes such pieces with minimal color.

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michaelfirman In reply to horriblePencilist [2010-09-18 18:45:26 +0000 UTC]

Sometimes if you force limitations on yourself, like working on only one layer or using an awkward brush, you can learn some pretty useful tricks and techniques!

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horriblePencilist In reply to michaelfirman [2010-09-18 19:53:09 +0000 UTC]

Maybe I should give this a try and wrap my pencil in barb wire.

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michaelfirman In reply to horriblePencilist [2010-09-18 21:00:56 +0000 UTC]

You'll learn how to shade with blood!

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horriblePencilist In reply to michaelfirman [2010-09-19 08:20:01 +0000 UTC]

I could draw Sin City fan art!

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IndianaJonas [2010-09-18 18:35:04 +0000 UTC]

Nice!

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michaelfirman In reply to IndianaJonas [2010-09-18 18:44:19 +0000 UTC]

Merci!

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Mafer [2010-09-18 17:47:26 +0000 UTC]

awesome

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michaelfirman In reply to Mafer [2010-09-18 17:51:13 +0000 UTC]

Thanks!

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