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ShroudofShadows — Wolf Drawing Tutorial

Published: 2012-05-14 05:50:51 +0000 UTC; Views: 2878; Favourites: 87; Downloads: 0
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Description This was the second most wanted tutorial in my last poll. I'm still pretty uncomfortable with my knowledge of creating backgrounds so I decided to do this one first.

Please excuse any typos. If you point them out to me, I'll go back and edit them when I can.

This was the really basic summary of how I go about my drawings. It's the same steps I take when working on Wolf Song and my other web comics.

If you have any other questions just ask !
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Comments: 23

SKYLANDERS247 [2012-08-04 18:49:16 +0000 UTC]

LOL, that thing didn't load larger until I zoomed my computer screen to 1000% ZOOM!

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Vicky104311 [2012-05-16 00:46:37 +0000 UTC]

I think this is a really helpful tutorial Thanks for uploading it, & good job on the drawings, too!

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ShroudofShadows In reply to Vicky104311 [2012-05-16 19:33:35 +0000 UTC]

Thank you very much ! I'm glad you're finding it useful x3!

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KisameFanFromHell [2012-05-15 18:15:00 +0000 UTC]

Awsome! thanks!

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ShroudofShadows In reply to KisameFanFromHell [2012-05-16 00:20:06 +0000 UTC]

No prob ! Happy to be of service :3

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smartboyathome [2012-05-15 05:40:03 +0000 UTC]

This is great! I may try using this tomorrow when I'm not so tired.

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ShroudofShadows In reply to smartboyathome [2012-05-15 12:08:47 +0000 UTC]

Thank you! I'm glad it's been helpful ! I honestly felt like it was kinda short and pointless while I was making it . I see these crazy long tutorials that are uber detailed and I get intimidated @_@;

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smartboyathome In reply to ShroudofShadows [2012-05-15 14:02:06 +0000 UTC]

I see these crazy good drawings (even from you), and I get intimidated. That's mainly why I don't draw, I have no confidence since many people are better than I am.

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ShroudofShadows In reply to smartboyathome [2012-05-16 00:17:40 +0000 UTC]

I feel the same way when I look at the most popular page on DA. I feel really amateur when I see that kind of artwork @_@;...
I guess what gets me through are the nice comments I get. I feel inspired to make more pages and art knowing that there are people that like my work regardless of my skill level. I personally think you should keep at drawing c:. The more you practice, the more confident you'll become in your abilities and the more you improve.

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smartboyathome In reply to ShroudofShadows [2012-05-17 15:12:04 +0000 UTC]

Yeah, I know I should, but when I draw something, it looks like a newbie on here drew it (I am a newbie), and then I just trash it. Maybe I should stick to programming. xP

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13-flamesofeclipse [2012-05-15 03:13:19 +0000 UTC]

I feel like I learned so much ! Now I must go and practice some more.

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ShroudofShadows In reply to 13-flamesofeclipse [2012-05-15 03:56:59 +0000 UTC]

I'm glad you found it helpful X3!

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DarkDarrenA [2012-05-14 21:15:03 +0000 UTC]

wow this is very helpful especially the whle mimic thing and i know i do that. i should definitively find a different style that is my own.

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ShroudofShadows In reply to DarkDarrenA [2012-05-14 22:39:18 +0000 UTC]

Thank you ! I've gotten the dreaded style lock before which is why I recommend artists try realism and then create a style of their own. If you can draw an anatomically accurate wolf, then you can draw a disney/anime/cartoony/etc. wolf. I draw in my style all the time, but when people diss me for changing proportions, anatomy or details, I pull up one of my wolf study sketches and say "what now son?" lol.

It's just good to be well rounded if you want a career in art. and it only took me 3 years to figure that out lol

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DarkDarrenA In reply to ShroudofShadows [2012-05-14 22:46:05 +0000 UTC]

Yea i think i should try a go at realism. and im going to have to keep alot of papers around with me to keep drawing wolves and sketches of anatomy. i do see your point into then making a cartoony wolf after which makes alot of sense. but yea it is good to be rounded in art. eventhoughidontthinkimgoingtohavemuchofacareerinart lol

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ShroudofShadows In reply to DarkDarrenA [2012-05-15 01:34:30 +0000 UTC]

Realism can be fun once you get the hang of it. I just love detail work cause it feels much more satisfying when you finish ! It was actually a Disney animator who told me to study realism first. In fact, Lady and Tramp were originally referenced from real dogs the studio adopted (and the real "Tramp" was a girl lol). You defiantly have the attitude to be an artist, and that's half the battle !

Good luck with your studies ! Feel free to link me if you post them :3!

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DarkDarrenA In reply to ShroudofShadows [2012-05-15 02:09:18 +0000 UTC]

wow that's interesting. (lol tramps a girl.) but yes thank you i'll see if i can post those sketches i make

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gir-fan10 [2012-05-14 20:19:42 +0000 UTC]

We have the same tablet!

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ShroudofShadows In reply to gir-fan10 [2012-05-14 20:33:16 +0000 UTC]

Coolio ^^
Yay for cheap tablets !

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gir-fan10 In reply to ShroudofShadows [2012-05-15 01:10:55 +0000 UTC]

yaaaay~

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MaureenEileen [2012-05-14 07:42:05 +0000 UTC]

cool, nice work

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ShroudofShadows In reply to MaureenEileen [2012-05-14 16:46:18 +0000 UTC]

Thank you !

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MaureenEileen In reply to ShroudofShadows [2012-05-14 17:27:36 +0000 UTC]

^^

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