eighteen; massive holidays post!

[atemu_mana]

Hello, everyone! I'm currently on mid semester and Eid holidays. One week's over, so another week to go. I took the precious time, besides resting, to complete a few colourings. I wonder if ten colourings are considered as ' a few' -- haha? Also, simple icons for all of you. :)

featuring; kuran kaname from vampire knight, elizabeth midford and

Comments

[turtlelikelemon]

Wow! I really like the way you colour these. Have you, by any chance, made a tutorial for colouring? Or do you have a guide that you usually reference too? I'm currently learning how to colour and I'm in need of advice. :)

I just +watched from dA too. :)

[atemu_mana]

I made a tutorial before but it followed my old colouring style which uses layers and polygonal lasso tool. My current colouring style involves a mix (which still uses my old style + new style) and more of messing around while colouring. I don't usually reference others since I have a hard time (or... more like dislike) following step-by-step and I don't bookmark the tutorials.

But... I am thinking on making a tutorial. I'll think about it. :)

Thank you!

[turtlelikelemon]

Oh I see. I guess people have different styles, and it really depends on what you're comfortable with.

I'll be waiting, if ever you decide to make one. I see you're also a part of manga_colors, it would be awesome if you post it there too. I'm sure a lot f people would appreciate it. :)

[atemu_mana]

Exactly. Some people like to use strong, thick colours but there's also people who prefer soft, pastel colourings like me. It all depends on your own style. I did guide one of my friends in colouring and she has her own style now. :)

Will do, thanks!
(TBH. I suck at writing a tutorial.)

[aki_hikari]

SEE, I USED IT. <33

THAT UNDERTAKER~ Zombie should look pale to me. XD

I hate screentones too! It makes coloring difficult somehow. :( Anyway, yours are super great! <33

[atemu_mana]

I SEE IT. GANYMEDE. SEXY BOI.

I suppose it just depends on what type of screentones you're facing. I like Aki-sensei's screentones. It's like a blessing rather than a disaster but Hino-sensei's... I guess I just dislike pure shoujo's screentones with all the pika pika all over the place. It's a pain in the eyes and I dislike removing them. (Ask me to do lineart and I'll give a whack.) I find shounen's screentones look mighty nice with the smooth inking. Ah.

Well. It'll never change the fact I hate screentones. Some help, some doesn't.

HOW PALE? GREY PALE? TELL ME. 8D

[aki_hikari]

True, shounen is more easier. I try to colour shoujo but failed so much. =3=

Like no colour at all, LOL.

[atemu_mana]

D8

But... But... LMAO.

[luckystar_alice]

Late reply is late, but again awesome colorings and I took some icons and I will credit if I use them...

I probably won't use them.
They're just gonna be there on my computer and be pretty.

[atemu_mana]

Aww. Thanks. :D

[lullatstars]

I love your Kaname colourings! His character design is awesome anyway, and you really complimented his looks with your choice of colours :3

Except for Kuroshitsuji, I don't follow the other series, but, oh dear, that guy Loukas' grin is sexy XD.

[atemu_mana]

Thanks, but I really hate colouring VK with those hideous screentones. I'm working on another Kaname panel, though. (Looking through the previous volumes.)

Oooh. Loukas's grin is sexy indeed. 8D

[shiegra]

&hearts These are gorgeous! I especially love the Elizabeth colouring and icons - I saved a few, will credit when used of course!

[atemu_mana]

Thank you!