How to Color Semi-realistic Drawings On the Computer

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Here is my basic sketch. I used the watercolor tool (You can find this on most drawing programs). It's awfully nice and also really smooth and easy to use. My tool of choice!

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I'm going to make another layer and then lay down some of the base colors. :)

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(New layer) Now it's time to add some basic shading to the eyes.

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Here is a really good time to zoom in close to the eyes and do some darker and more detailed shading. Also, eyelashes!!!!!

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(New layer)Next, I'm going to add some shading to the face with the airbrush tool. (Back to the watercolor tool) Then I worked a little more on the lips and added highlights.

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(New layer)Using several different shades of brown, I added some contrast to the hair.

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(New overlay layer) I'm going to choose some pretty colors and use the airbrush tool. I like to always have this layer on overlay.

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(New layer) Here is the last step! I just used the airbrush tool to make the picture kind of "fade out".

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May 31, 2014

Description: Hi! Wow! It's been a long time since I've made a tutorial! Well here's one on how to color your drawings on the computer. There's a LOT of ways to color and since I can't include everything, this is just one simple way I like to color my semi-realistic drawings. Hope it helps you! (Tools used: Wacom tablet, Clip Studio Paint) -hana123123123

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