Updated 06/09/10 - over 150 tutorials!
I've had several people ask me about how I make my graphics. Basically, all of my ideas are based on tutorials I've tried out and liked. Below, I'm posting some of my favorite tuts that have taught me how to colorize and blend.
I make all of my graphics with PSP8 so MOST of the tuts I use are for PSP. However, this list consists of both PSP and PS tuts and lots of translatable. If you know of any really good tuts for any program (or if you made them yourself), let me know and I'll add it to the list!
PSP Coloring Tuts:
This also teaches blending:
PS Coloring Tuts:
These should work with either program:
Blending tuts:
Blending Tut 1
Blending Tut 2
Learning to blend is one of the hardest parts of making graphics, IMO. However, once you get the hang of it, it becomes a second nature and isn't such a hassle. If you know of any better blending tuts, let me know so I can add it cause theses aren't really fabulous.
Other resources for brushes/textures/fonts/ect:
Font Guide / Font Guide 2 / Font Guide 3 / Guide to Basics / Texture Guide / Eternal Peace / PSDelightful / Lush Brushes / V brushes / Freed Wings / Hybrid Genesis
so-out-of-ideas amethystia jeweledicecream teh_indy girls_are_weird fluffy_monstersnowgarden psptutorials followtomorrowdilkerhtahai petit_pixel dusty_memories eveningwalk snowwhite112 deliriumblaze tove_91 inxsomniax candycrack expose42 ownthesunshine babliz velvet_ichigo colorfilter dearest lifeisdolce freshmakers dabbischdes tle_lovie69 emonet25 aulxdayz
Other people's tutorial lists:
Tut List 1 (Skypenguin) / Tut List 2 (xxHouse_Lovexx) / Tut List 3 (Dionisia2005) / Tut List 4 (Weapon_Icons) / Tut List 5 (Worthless_Hope) / Tut List 6 (In Lust Graphics) / Tut List 7 (Music_Fun) / Tut List 8 (The_Neverwood) / Supernatural Tut List / Brush/Texture Guide / Texture Help
Screen Caps:
cap_it disneycaps bunny_icons ruthies_caps dj_capslock coloured_skies inadream_caps capathon rawr_caps marishna
Awesome communities/users:
icon_coloring big_tutorials header_tutorial psptutorials ohpaintbrush gender creative_tut coloring_help
I've also got some links listed in my profile of places where I get my brushes, ect.
Awesome guide for new icon makers!
There ya go! Good luck!
I'll be adding stuff periodically so check back!
if you're an icon maker wanting to post your graphics somewhere, apply here @ socialxscene
I make all of my graphics with PSP8 so MOST of the tuts I use are for PSP. However, this list consists of both PSP and PS tuts and lots of translatable. If you know of any really good tuts for any program (or if you made them yourself), let me know and I'll add it to the list!
PSP Coloring Tuts:
This also teaches blending:
PS Coloring Tuts:
These should work with either program:
Blending tuts:
Blending Tut 1
Blending Tut 2
Learning to blend is one of the hardest parts of making graphics, IMO. However, once you get the hang of it, it becomes a second nature and isn't such a hassle. If you know of any better blending tuts, let me know so I can add it cause theses aren't really fabulous.
Other resources for brushes/textures/fonts/ect:
Font Guide / Font Guide 2 / Font Guide 3 / Guide to Basics / Texture Guide / Eternal Peace / PSDelightful / Lush Brushes / V brushes / Freed Wings / Hybrid Genesis
so-out-of-ideas amethystia jeweledicecream teh_indy girls_are_weird fluffy_monstersnowgarden psptutorials followtomorrowdilkerhtahai petit_pixel dusty_memories eveningwalk snowwhite112 deliriumblaze tove_91 inxsomniax candycrack expose42 ownthesunshine babliz velvet_ichigo colorfilter dearest lifeisdolce freshmakers dabbischdes tle_lovie69 emonet25 aulxdayz
Other people's tutorial lists:
Tut List 1 (Skypenguin) / Tut List 2 (xxHouse_Lovexx) / Tut List 3 (Dionisia2005) / Tut List 4 (Weapon_Icons) / Tut List 5 (Worthless_Hope) / Tut List 6 (In Lust Graphics) / Tut List 7 (Music_Fun) / Tut List 8 (The_Neverwood) / Supernatural Tut List / Brush/Texture Guide / Texture Help
Screen Caps:
cap_it disneycaps bunny_icons ruthies_caps dj_capslock coloured_skies inadream_caps capathon rawr_caps marishna
Awesome communities/users:
icon_coloring big_tutorials header_tutorial psptutorials ohpaintbrush gender creative_tut coloring_help
I've also got some links listed in my profile of places where I get my brushes, ect.
Awesome guide for new icon makers!
There ya go! Good luck!
I'll be adding stuff periodically so check back!
if you're an icon maker wanting to post your graphics somewhere, apply here @ socialxscene