[Sovok]

yeah i`m a newbie
but i got two questions
1.if u wanna create a 800x600 picture are u drawing at 800x600 or at a bigger size?

2.when i colour a picture i make some areas brighter and some darker and then i use the finger tool to make it look more realistic

but most time it seems blured
can u tell me some tips (photoshop 6) to make it clear

here an example i did: http://sovok.bei.t-online.de/lopez.jpg
(it was just a test, no finished pic)

[Probus]

i�m a newbee at this point too. i think i use a method similar to yours, blurring out color tones to get a smooth effect. However, this is very time-consuming. When i look at how the others work, i see they use a larger variety of colors to get a more interesting result. i think picking the right colors is the way of working.
about the size: it�s prolly better to start bigger, then size it down. this way you can bring in more detail, and you should get a sharper result.

[Sovok]

would be nice if another artist with more exp. could tell his way too

[soilborn]

well i don't claim to have experience, had a tablet for only about a week now. still suck, different method.

i can't speak for anyone else, but here's how i work. if i'm doing a image 800x600 i'll usually work much bigger, around double my idea finished size (1600x1200 or so at about 200-300dpi) then scale down. no, i don't use the finger (smudge) tool, i just blend using opacity or pressure with the paintbrush tool.

[dr . bang]

Well, i'm not good or anything, so i still think i can answer these question

1.if u wanna create a 800x600 picture are u
drawing at 800x600 or at a bigger size?


It depend, if the work you're doing involved alot of details, or its complex, make it bigger.

2.when i colour a picture i make some areas brighter and some darker and then i use the finger tool to make it look more realistic

Finger tool? I never use it, the only thing i need in PS are the paint brush, eraser tool, and the color palette.

[Socar MYLES]

1. Most of my digital work is for print, so I generally work at a very large pixel size. If you're going for a final product intended for onscreen presentation...As a rule of thumb, I usually suggest to people that they work at 4 to 8 times the intended screen size, and at least 300 dpi. This not only helps tighten up your image, but also makes it possible to make prints later. An image drawn at 800 X 600 will look terrible in print. WAY too small.

2. I would consider the finger tool an advanced tool. If you don't use it very carefully and subtly, it leaves a very distinct and unattractive mark. I hardly ever use it, myself. It is much easier to get smooth blending by simply using the Paintbrush and Eraser set at various opacities.

[Probus]

thanks, i was looking for different methods too, i�m sure these tips will help us out. socar, your tutorials are looking good, i�ll make sure to try em out. it�s a small world, i remember your perfect day piece was a DailyDeviant once.