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Dragonnerd445 [2015-07-15 03:47:02 +0000 UTC]
Thank you for naming the colours you used! I'm so excited to start coloring with prismas. XD Do they have a strong scent to them? (like Sharpie) I can't take such a strong smell. x.x
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FJolliff In reply to Dragonnerd445 [2015-09-01 00:55:43 +0000 UTC]
Beware the fans. If there is too much airflow, the markers will dry up before you can really blend them. Trust me, I speak from experience... I've ruined many a drawing because my air conditioner sucks and I had to use a fan... Try to set up the fan so that it sucks the air away from you rather than blowing at the drawing/you. It takes the fumes away without drying the ink so fast- keep in mind it does dry a bit faster than without a fan.
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Dragonnerd445 In reply to FJolliff [2015-09-01 01:01:57 +0000 UTC]
Ooh, thanks for the tip! I didn't think of that! D:
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FJolliff In reply to Dragonnerd445 [2015-09-02 06:20:06 +0000 UTC]
yw. I learned from the experience, no need for someone else to go through it. ;D
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muffruna [2015-03-11 21:55:52 +0000 UTC]
Amazing!! I use Prismacolor Markers too, and this helped me a lot! Thanks! >w<
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samuchan [2014-07-15 07:35:59 +0000 UTC]
Just seeing the Ultra-fine tipped Prismas are driving crazy because I LOVE them but I cannot find them anywhere! I was lucky to find the few I have at Tradewinds in Green Bay.
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Atomic-Clover In reply to samuchan [2014-07-15 19:51:57 +0000 UTC]
UGH I KNOOOWWW they're being phased out and it makes me so sad!! the ones i have are super old from like, when i got my first marker set in 2008 and barely any of them work anymore and i can't replace them :c
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samuchan In reply to Atomic-Clover [2014-07-17 13:19:42 +0000 UTC]
>< I hate that I found out about them only recently because of that. Even trias are getting phased out and some have that ultra-fine tip. It's always the stuff you realize you 'need' that ends up fading away.
(PS: Can I just thank you for showing that Copics shouldn't always be the go-to marker; that you can get just as amazing [or even more amazing] results with a brand like Prismacolor)
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FJolliff In reply to samuchan [2015-09-01 00:58:24 +0000 UTC]
I totally agree. About both paragraphs. I have two copics, a cool grey and a warm grey. That's all I need to soften up the coloring for shadows. Everything else is prismacolor!
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ArdentDeer [2014-06-22 06:55:39 +0000 UTC]
How do you get your scans so good?
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Atomic-Clover In reply to ArdentDeer [2014-07-16 22:05:10 +0000 UTC]
Oh gosh, uhm, well I use an Epson Perfection V300 PHOTO scanner (idk what's good in scanner world right now, my scanner is like 5 years old) and after I scan my pictures I open them up in Adobe Photoshop CS5 and/or iPhoto to adjust the colors and tones until they're as close to the original as I can make them. I will also edit any imperfections or mistakes I might not be happy with or dust particles that transferred in during the scanning process.
I hope that helps!
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BonumNox [2014-05-21 04:09:00 +0000 UTC]
I think my eyes are bad. I couldn't read the text for awhile....nearly cried. So light goes on top of dark? Ok. I need to experiment.
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FJolliff In reply to BonumNox [2015-09-01 01:22:40 +0000 UTC]
Different paints and inks can be layered "backward" (light on top of dark), I've only really found watercolors to be dark-on-light only.
Luckily, prismacolors can be fairly forgiving. I would recommend testing your combo on scrap paper before using it on your work.
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CyanideEcstasy [2014-04-07 00:51:51 +0000 UTC]
You're brilliant and we should totes get married. :T
I've had my few prismacolors for a while now (a gift from my stepmom), but I suck at coloring unless it's digital so I've been terrified to use them. I finally gave in last night and... Well... They're friggin epic, lol.
Seeing that I don't need Copics to make beauties like this makes my little heart happy, lol.
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Atomic-Clover In reply to CyanideEcstasy [2014-06-17 20:02:46 +0000 UTC]
best of luck with the prismas! haha and i am happy i can make your heart happy <3
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dieingangel19 [2013-07-30 21:28:19 +0000 UTC]
Not into coloring traditionally, but Just got a whole bunch of Prismacolor markers and I am totally gonna use this tutorial to make a Grell picture. ^^
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Hilmu [2013-03-19 13:30:44 +0000 UTC]
You there, you are amazing. *bows*
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JollyGolightly [2013-03-05 02:18:15 +0000 UTC]
OHMEIGAWDS!!! DAT BACKGROUND IDEA!!!!
I'm so gonna try that, fuck up, try again, fail, get angry, and finally give up BUT I'm still gonna try it!
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Atomic-Clover In reply to zocrativ [2013-04-16 03:59:57 +0000 UTC]
aw thank yo so much! I'm so happy it can be helpful! haha and yes, I do prefer prismas over copics any day xD
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chaosisters147 [2013-02-07 05:31:17 +0000 UTC]
Amy: How many colors do you think are necessary to do good shading and do you know where I could buy them individually? Like, just one marker? I only have the 24 set right now, and I shan't be buying another set anytime soon since I don't have a great deal of money right now, but my set doesn't come with a good skin-color. I know where I can buy copics individually, but I think I've only seen Prismacolors in sets.
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Atomic-Clover In reply to chaosisters147 [2013-04-16 04:01:21 +0000 UTC]
so sorry about the late reply, but yes! All the markers i buy I buy I buy from dickblick.com, they have a huge marker selection where you can buy them individually, and they are the cheapest I have found markers anywhere else
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ObsidianBunBun [2013-01-25 22:38:17 +0000 UTC]
what the actual fu-
I mean uh
I got a 48 pack of prismacolor markers for christmas but had no idea how to use them (as in the past - when I was a little kid - markers had always been super... wonky when drawing, at least, crayola ones are) and I find THIS
I will definitely refer to this in the future! Thank you!
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troublewings [2012-12-24 10:55:57 +0000 UTC]
I just got a set of prismacolors for Christmas, and this just made me look forward to experimenting with them even more. =3
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NightEphemeral [2012-12-18 12:37:29 +0000 UTC]
thanks a lot for this, I wanted to start working with markers but I`m torn between copic and prisma, sense you`ve shown that one can make a stunning pic with this brand,( that and there more in my price range), I think all go with these, thanks again,
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sacaku [2012-12-04 15:34:25 +0000 UTC]
How do you get the skin to look so smooth and blend/fade out!? Every time I try to use any kind of marker there are always lines where the marker overlaps,etc.
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SteamBerry [2012-11-17 22:34:02 +0000 UTC]
thanks for this awesome tuto !!! I love to draw felt-tip pen to (but mine aren't prismacolors they are to cheap >.<) ! <3
I love the 2nd part to ^^ i Will try this, it looks like pretty fun !
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Picoree [2012-11-13 18:02:42 +0000 UTC]
THIS IS LEGIT thank you so much for posting! I would have never thought of using scrapbook paper and stamps for backgrounds and textures!
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wickedangel17 [2012-11-12 22:32:29 +0000 UTC]
This is an incredible tutorial!! Thanks for posting! I have Prismacolor markers, I've just been too nervous to try and really color with them >.<
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Eclectinique [2012-10-29 22:49:46 +0000 UTC]
THIS IS AWESOME! thank you so much it's awesome to see this tutorial! since I use exclusively prismacolors too.. thanks so much and uh, sorry for yelling. ^^'
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KENZICHII [2012-10-12 22:30:00 +0000 UTC]
Fantastic picture! Do you use some sort of blender pen? I heard you need those for prismas.
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Atomic-Clover In reply to KENZICHII [2012-10-29 17:46:10 +0000 UTC]
nope, i just use lighter shades to blend darker colors together
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