Mod Post - Questions & Answers!

[innocent_lexys]

Dear, Watchers!

I decided to do one of this Questions & Answer posts.

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[naginis]

What tools do you use when making textures?

[innocent_lexys]

I answered this in my texture tutorial I have written some time ago here. :)

[naginis]

Oh right, sorry.

[innocent_lexys]

Don't worry about it. I just thought I would direct you to a detailed explanation I already wrote up!

[innocent_lexys]

Is that a relevant question? :o

[innocent_lexys]

And why is that?

[violateraindrop]

When you make icons (especially the ones with a creative composition *points to icon*), do you work on a 100x100 canvas right away?

[innocent_lexys]

There was a couple times I tried to work on a 300x300 pixel canvas, but I that wasn't really my thing, so yes, when I make my icons I always start out either on a 100x100 pixel canvas, or resize the caps under 100x100 pixels and pull them on a 100x100 pixel canvas.

For the icon in use I started with a 100x100 pixel canvas. :)

Thanks for the question!

[violateraindrop]

I think the notifications are not working properly...

Thanks for answering my question!
I tried working on a bigger canvas, but that didn't work for me, so I was really interested in what you do :D

[innocent_lexys]

When is a time when LJ functions properly? Such a poetic question. Lol.

Yeah, as I said I tried that too, but I prefer my good old 100x100 pixels approach. :)

[winterlillies]

1. When using a texture what blending mode do you use most often?

[innocent_lexys]

Well, when I am using a texture on an icon I mostly either put it as part of the background on the icon by either using Soft Light and Screen. Those modes give a softer effect. And sometimes I also use Hard Light with soft light textures to add a more interesting or striking colour effect to the icon. I also use Darken, Multiply or Linear Burn when I need to add more colour to the skin tone, I use those three modes on very low opacity though.

I hope this answers your question, which I thank you for!

[biliki]

1) Do you only use your own textures for making icons?

2) Do you get inspired by certain things to make icons, or do you just open photoshop and go for it? :)

[innocent_lexys]

1. Well, I mostly use my own, yes, but there are a couple makers whose work I use. But to be honest I am very picky with the textures I use, and it is mostly my own, because I kind of adjust my texture styles to my texture needs these past months.

2. Sometimes I just open PS and a random image of a show and kind of fool around trying new things and looking for new directions to go to, I think that is one part of while my style is constantly changing lately. Other times I get inspired by other people's icons, amazing makers like yourself, sarisafari, vetica, phaust_, wildpages, longerthanwedo, raiindust, fprintmoon, kawaii_chicken, calikalie... mostly, but I am sure I forgot to mention some.

[biliki]

1) It makes sense, your textures are perfect anyway, they are the ones I use most :)

2) I'm more of the first type myself, I just open photoimpact and go for it :)

Thank you for your answers! <33333333