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Valycon — Mane and Tail Tutorial

Published: 2011-06-23 05:18:07 +0000 UTC; Views: 11321; Favourites: 416; Downloads: 133
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Description I've been asked a few times how I do my manes and tails, and well, I've finally made a tutorial for it. Never thought this day would come. No need to credit me if you use this, just don't copy it to your computer and use it somewhere else without asking me first. Feel free to ask me questions, it's my first tutorial and I probably didn't explain it too well.

Hope it helps you guys!

Credits on image


edit:/ quick tip i forgot to add in there! You want your mane/tail to MAKE SENSE! Don't just randomly draw strands and chunks that look awkward. Draw the curves and the highlights in a way that makes them flow,
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Comments: 51

Valycon In reply to ??? [2015-11-17 00:11:22 +0000 UTC]

I've been meaning to do that for so long, and perhaps i will during this next commission!! Thank you!!

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Nicole-Studios In reply to Valycon [2015-11-17 00:32:01 +0000 UTC]

yay! <3

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thebookofhowrse [2014-02-13 04:12:28 +0000 UTC]

How is this for a first try?

thebookofhowrse.deviantart.com…

I am actually happy with the mane, I think the tail got a bit messed up but oh well.  


Thanks bunches for this awesome tutorial!  

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Valycon In reply to thebookofhowrse [2014-04-17 19:39:26 +0000 UTC]

Very well done! You could probably even get away with adding some more lighter strands! (: But yes, well done. (: You are more than welcome, I am so glad it helped you!

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ViolinChick [2013-12-13 19:17:24 +0000 UTC]

Check it out!


Thanks! I know it's not great but it;s like my first time! Your tutorial really helped!

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Valycon In reply to ViolinChick [2013-12-15 22:51:48 +0000 UTC]

It simply takes practice! (: I'm glad it helped, and thank you for showing me!

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ViolinChick In reply to Valycon [2013-12-17 22:19:25 +0000 UTC]

I know! I want to get better!

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AJ-Lindsay [2013-02-06 18:24:51 +0000 UTC]

I'm so glad you've put this on! I'm going to give it a go!

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Valycon In reply to AJ-Lindsay [2013-02-07 22:40:51 +0000 UTC]

Good luck, I'd love to see how it turns out!

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Fun4All328 [2012-07-21 04:55:52 +0000 UTC]

Used here: [link]

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Valycon In reply to Fun4All328 [2012-12-16 22:49:50 +0000 UTC]

Wonderful job! I'm so glad it helped you (:

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Fun4All328 In reply to Valycon [2012-12-24 03:55:23 +0000 UTC]

Gaww thanks

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Fun4All328 [2012-07-19 19:10:12 +0000 UTC]

Awesome! This is a great tutorial! It works amazingly, especially with the way I do my art When I finish my graphic I'll link you to it

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DaiseyMyFatDoggy2 [2012-07-13 22:11:12 +0000 UTC]

VERY helpful. I used to just smudge, (I know, bad habit) But now thy look ah-mazinggg!!!

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ReinOrShine [2012-06-25 21:41:20 +0000 UTC]

FINALLY, a tutorial I can use and follow. I tried this out on a manip I've been working on for a couple days, and while the mane I'm working on is white (therefore making the directions vary a bit for me), I'm pretty satisfied with the outcome. It's not perfect, I'll just have to keep practicing. xD Thanks for the great tutorial though! *does a happy dance*

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Valycon In reply to ReinOrShine [2012-12-16 22:49:26 +0000 UTC]

You are so very, very welcome! I'm glad it was of use to you (:

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SecretMaiden [2012-02-12 14:10:22 +0000 UTC]

i love this tutorial, but can you also use it without the tablet? I'm using the mouse for my manes, but its a bit hard lol

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Valycon In reply to SecretMaiden [2012-02-17 01:16:23 +0000 UTC]

Well, to be honest, I don't think so :/ The reason it works is because of the pen pressure, or else my hair would be a big goop of different colors/shades! Sorry!

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horsecrazycool [2012-01-14 21:56:15 +0000 UTC]

You said you used a 5, 9 and 13px brush... Does this mean the image size you were working with is really large? C:

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Valycon In reply to horsecrazycool [2012-01-16 07:49:13 +0000 UTC]

Yes! The download size is the exact size I worked with; I find that playing around with the different sizes and then eventually always using 3 px brush at the end for all the detailing works great =3

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F-D-G [2011-12-28 18:40:22 +0000 UTC]

[link] I am really stuggling can you critque my peice please? you are so amazing i am suckish

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MistyBreeze8 [2011-09-14 22:04:24 +0000 UTC]

wow thanks for this! it will really help me

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Valycon In reply to MistyBreeze8 [2011-10-09 18:13:48 +0000 UTC]

You're very welcome!

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miss-slimpie [2011-09-08 17:32:49 +0000 UTC]

Thank you so much, even I was able to create some nice "hairdo"
Really appreciate your tutorial ^^

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Valycon In reply to miss-slimpie [2011-09-11 00:37:22 +0000 UTC]

You are very welcome, i'm so glad it was helpful to you!

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MysticalxDesires [2011-07-07 03:46:35 +0000 UTC]

Thanks so much! I can't wait to try this out on my tablet!

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sss96 [2011-07-05 14:35:58 +0000 UTC]

Thanks so much! I have been looking for a good mane and tail tutorial and this is it!

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Valycon In reply to sss96 [2011-07-06 18:59:37 +0000 UTC]

Glad you can use it!

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SpiffyPhotography [2011-07-04 03:27:43 +0000 UTC]

Used here [link]
Thanks!

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Valycon In reply to SpiffyPhotography [2011-07-06 18:59:04 +0000 UTC]

You're welcome!

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SpiffyPhotography In reply to Valycon [2011-07-06 20:03:41 +0000 UTC]

I featured the tutorial here [link]

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Valycon In reply to SpiffyPhotography [2011-07-07 04:11:38 +0000 UTC]

Thank you so much! I really appreciate it

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Phantasxm [2011-06-30 19:21:14 +0000 UTC]

Hey this is how I do my manes and tails!!

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Valycon In reply to Phantasxm [2011-06-30 20:17:07 +0000 UTC]

Yes, it's very useful!

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Phantasxm In reply to Valycon [2011-07-01 07:53:52 +0000 UTC]

It is!

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xXAyashaXx [2011-06-28 03:14:14 +0000 UTC]

I like this! I'm going to try it on my next manip

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Paint-ed [2011-06-24 09:36:47 +0000 UTC]

I just recently bought a Wacom Intous 4 but little does it do me good when I have yet to master it! Any hows getting to the point, I just wanted the thank you because I used your tutorial on my latest manip called Breathe Electric, and I must say my skills are better already. I really appreciate you takingthe time to helping others out like me :]

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Valycon In reply to Paint-ed [2011-06-24 18:04:48 +0000 UTC]

Oh, no problem at all! I looked at your picture and the one you did right before that, and I totally see the improvement! Again, you're welcome, I'm so glad it could help you.

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distant-fantasies [2011-06-23 22:55:34 +0000 UTC]

8D Finally! I have TWO manips waiting on mane/tails and now I can start yayyyyy ;D

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Valycon In reply to distant-fantasies [2011-06-24 18:01:34 +0000 UTC]

Hahaha, sorry it took so long! Hope it helps you dear.

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ShilahGraphics [2011-06-23 17:08:45 +0000 UTC]

I totally found this tutorial by searching! I'm so glad I found it.. It may be your first one but its very helpful! and I'd like to say I'm soo adding you to my deviantart watch list. This tutorial may be a little late for me because i've already figured out a style (don't like it though you should see my newest deviation Imorie I'm not sure if my style is realistic) soo I'll try this one, ugh I'm jabbering on again sorry lol

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Valycon In reply to ShilahGraphics [2011-06-24 18:01:05 +0000 UTC]

Thank you for the add, and you're very welcome! And styles always keep developing over time, so keep that in mind!

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ShilahGraphics In reply to Valycon [2011-06-25 01:14:37 +0000 UTC]

Ya, I think I'm going to just start fiddling around in photoshop and on my tablet to see what style I like

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4EverIsntLongEnough [2011-06-23 14:18:15 +0000 UTC]

this is sooo helpful!!!! thank you!

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Valycon In reply to 4EverIsntLongEnough [2011-06-24 18:00:11 +0000 UTC]

No problem, glad you could use it!

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Zoey-Zombie [2011-06-23 09:35:37 +0000 UTC]

Very helping!
Thank you!

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Valycon In reply to Zoey-Zombie [2011-06-24 17:59:26 +0000 UTC]

You are very welcome!

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Sigath [2011-06-23 05:37:08 +0000 UTC]

    awesome tutorial! C: i'll be using this one day~

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Valycon In reply to Sigath [2011-06-23 05:46:38 +0000 UTC]

Thanks Sig, and I hope it can be of some use!

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Sigath In reply to Valycon [2011-06-23 05:53:56 +0000 UTC]

    i can never get manes right, so it will be!

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