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Description Okay, so this was another one of those small tutorials that became massive.

As a disclaimer, I've never had lessons on digital painting, or much in the way of colour, so if there are any inconsistencies with my spoken truths - then please forgive me! Also, I know there are spelling mistakes and grammatical errors, but I accidentally lost all my layers and so couldn't edit a number of the sections.

But now that's out of the way, thankyou for taking the time to read this, or view it! I hope that this helps in some small way or another, my last tutorial absolutely blew my mind with the response, so I thought I'd create another one and elaborate more on the art of painting. This tutorial was made and based with GIMP, so some things may be different for photoshop users, but the basics are all the same.
I will next be doing a tutorial on how I draw proportions, which has been asked of me on many occasions, Ill hope to have it out in the next month - thank you for all my faithful friends.

Feel free to leave feedback, and any questions and ill try my best to answer them.

- References: static1.beautifulshoes.org/wp-… wallives.com/wp-content/upload…
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Comments: 117

nataliebeth In reply to ??? [2019-03-18 14:14:31 +0000 UTC]

So glad to hear it!

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EffectiveDisorders [2018-05-29 05:01:40 +0000 UTC]

Thank you! This will be big help for me in making better color choices.

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nataliebeth In reply to EffectiveDisorders [2018-06-09 09:31:54 +0000 UTC]

SO glad this has helped you!

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keithsego [2018-05-04 19:44:25 +0000 UTC]

Wow insta fave!

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nataliebeth In reply to keithsego [2018-06-09 09:32:03 +0000 UTC]

Thanks so much my friend!

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Whiteknightofchaos [2016-09-01 06:53:26 +0000 UTC]

Thanks this will help me with colors. I'll read this later.

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nataliebeth In reply to Whiteknightofchaos [2016-12-25 09:27:23 +0000 UTC]

I'm so glad! Have a great day!

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Thystyn [2016-04-19 12:19:49 +0000 UTC]

Thank you so much, this really explains a lot.  the way you blend colour is neat.

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nataliebeth In reply to Thystyn [2016-05-04 10:38:05 +0000 UTC]

Oh I am so thrilled to hear those comments! Thanks so, so much!

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EduardoAzrael [2016-04-09 01:51:00 +0000 UTC]

A marvelous tutorial!

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nataliebeth In reply to EduardoAzrael [2016-04-13 09:15:12 +0000 UTC]

I'm so glad that you like it! Thanks for the comment!

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SmashingTheAdam [2016-04-06 18:28:44 +0000 UTC]

Adding to my growing collection of "insanely helpful tutorials".

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nataliebeth In reply to SmashingTheAdam [2016-04-13 09:15:23 +0000 UTC]

Woohoo! Glad I made the cut! Thanks so much!

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manowarrule [2015-09-08 08:25:02 +0000 UTC]

this is really helpful, thankyou

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nataliebeth In reply to manowarrule [2015-11-26 08:00:18 +0000 UTC]

I'm so glad to hear it!

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arkmabat [2015-04-20 17:56:47 +0000 UTC]

Very nice. Thank you. I'm just starting out. What do you have pressure sensitivity connected to? Brush size or opacity? How do you get splotchy strokes /adjust brush size? What opacity when doing a scene like the castle? Thanks.

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nataliebeth In reply to arkmabat [2015-11-26 08:01:39 +0000 UTC]

Hi there! I have it connected to opacity. And within the brush menu there's boxes you can tick to adjust those other specifics.
I normally work at 80-100% opacity. And with the sensitivity on I get the full scale of pressure.

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Akifan [2015-04-10 20:26:03 +0000 UTC]

Thanks for taking the time to explain with such detail and fun your GIMP tutorials!

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nataliebeth In reply to Akifan [2015-11-26 08:01:56 +0000 UTC]

Haha! I'm glad you have fun with them! Means a lot!

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acreativeitch [2015-04-02 22:50:59 +0000 UTC]

Just in case, this could be a fantastic asset if I ever get of the first part of asset and get using the toys I have for digital art.

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nataliebeth In reply to acreativeitch [2015-11-26 08:02:11 +0000 UTC]

I'm so glad to hear it! Thank you for the comment!

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frinkix [2015-01-20 10:25:48 +0000 UTC]

T_T i'm most grateful

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nataliebeth In reply to frinkix [2015-11-26 08:02:25 +0000 UTC]

And I am thankful for your comment!

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v8galgo [2014-12-29 15:55:12 +0000 UTC]

this is awesome, thanks a lot!

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nataliebeth In reply to v8galgo [2015-11-26 08:02:33 +0000 UTC]

You're so welcome!

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ChromaticSkies [2014-06-07 08:18:04 +0000 UTC]

This was awesome, I knew the stuff about the primary, secondary and tertiary colours etc. from my art lessons (traditional art) but I never thought about applying it to digital art. Thank you so much! (And the setting out of the tutorial was beautiful too!)

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nataliebeth In reply to ChromaticSkies [2014-10-09 00:05:31 +0000 UTC]

Thats the best thing I could hear! Thankyou so much!

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ChromaticSkies In reply to nataliebeth [2014-10-09 08:27:30 +0000 UTC]

No problem!

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RUSSOxD2366 [2014-05-22 01:53:27 +0000 UTC]

Thanks Crystal, come back to life, there are still people reading this ; )

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nataliebeth In reply to RUSSOxD2366 [2014-10-09 00:05:16 +0000 UTC]

It's been tricky now that my life is becoming more busy with Uni and work, but im starting to leave Facebook and coming back here, so thanks so much for your encouragement!

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keichama [2014-05-06 23:51:18 +0000 UTC]

What a great and detailed tutorial!!
It would be probably very helpful for me!! Thank you so much!

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nataliebeth In reply to keichama [2014-10-09 00:04:47 +0000 UTC]

Thankyou so much! Im glad to hear it!

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Kremetartboom [2014-04-19 10:57:44 +0000 UTC]

I hope u don't mind me adding all u r GIMP Tut in Fav~ I need 2 get hold of them and will lose u if I just save u'r url link on my pc

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nataliebeth In reply to Kremetartboom [2014-10-09 00:04:37 +0000 UTC]

Of course not! Im thrilled!

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NoviceOfAnimation [2014-03-19 08:03:18 +0000 UTC]

Do it work for Photoshop too?

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nataliebeth In reply to NoviceOfAnimation [2014-10-09 00:04:27 +0000 UTC]

I don't work in Photoshop much sorry, I find the interface a bit tricky. But everything I talked about here is the same principles.

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PineRain [2014-03-17 23:28:50 +0000 UTC]

Wow, this is great! I'm really glad you spelled it out like you did. It makes it very understandable. Thanks!

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nataliebeth In reply to PineRain [2014-10-09 00:03:58 +0000 UTC]

Thankyou so much!

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Delew [2014-02-19 19:03:59 +0000 UTC]

Ehmm i hope to not be rude, but there's a little error in the primary red colour, the one you used it's wrong, the primary red it's the magenta :/ not the red you used, anyway it's not a big mistake

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nataliebeth In reply to Delew [2014-10-09 00:03:55 +0000 UTC]

Ah, I'm not too fussed, it was just an example for a warm red colour, but thanks for pointing it out.

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Delew In reply to nataliebeth [2014-10-09 08:55:26 +0000 UTC]

XD no problem, i hope not to being rude :/

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nataliebeth In reply to Delew [2014-10-10 23:44:03 +0000 UTC]

No, of course not! Thanks so much!

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Kappa830 [2014-02-03 22:23:40 +0000 UTC]

Thank you very much ! This is superb

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nataliebeth In reply to Kappa830 [2014-10-09 00:03:15 +0000 UTC]

Thankyou so much!

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Berichan [2014-01-20 15:01:48 +0000 UTC]

you're the best.

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nataliebeth In reply to Berichan [2014-10-09 00:03:10 +0000 UTC]

You're betterest! XD

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Berichan In reply to nataliebeth [2014-10-12 02:21:50 +0000 UTC]

hahahaha oh natalie!
but you're the best xD

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nataliebeth In reply to Berichan [2014-10-12 02:26:10 +0000 UTC]

Oh btw! You look just stunning in your avatar icon! <3

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Berichan In reply to nataliebeth [2014-10-12 04:05:08 +0000 UTC]

oh god you're too kind natalie~ ( /| //// |\ )
you're so stunning too! i think i've never seen someone with that blue of your eyes! it's just incredible ( > w < )/

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TheRecklessCrayon [2014-01-19 13:43:50 +0000 UTC]

Your amazing! Thank you so much for your tutorials!! 

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