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ChromeFox (Jan 9, 2004)

This is my first time using an online paint program. Sorry it isn't that creative or good, but I'll learn. :) I'm no good at shading, so any advice would help.

ChromeFox (Jan 9, 2004)
drawn in 1 hour 12 min

RabidMalikFanGirl (Jan 9, 2004)

Nice eyes ^^ Good for your first time, for shading, try using the dodge and burn tool. They're very useful :)
Background needs something in it but a good start.
BTW, Welcome to 2draw!

Gothic_Otaku (Jan 9, 2004)

Using the dodge/blur tools aren't always useful. Using lighter or darker hues is more convenient, and you can control how light or how dark the shading is. The dodge/burn tools are better reserved for shiny things.

furyofroy (Jan 9, 2004)

It can be easy to overdo the dodge/burn, so sometimes it's easier just to lower or heighten the RGB color variability by about 20 notches. Then you have some control over your shading.

marcello (Jan 10, 2004)

Or in the case of lascaux, just use the color selector, it automatically has the full range of lights and darks of the color you have selected.