Photoshop Cel Shading Tutorial
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274K ViewsHere it is, as promised.
Yes, I have a tablet. Yes, this should work with any version of Photoshop even though I used 7. Yes, I did it totally on the computer, but you can scan a sketch/ink and apply the same methods.
I think that covers everything...but probably not.
Yes, I have a tablet. Yes, this should work with any version of Photoshop even though I used 7. Yes, I did it totally on the computer, but you can scan a sketch/ink and apply the same methods.
I think that covers everything...but probably not.
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i like it
nice job
nice job
Great job 
I do love the tutorial but I got stuck in the end with coloring the lineart 
How exactly do you color the lineart if that layer is locked? Because the locked layer cannot be tampered with.
Thank you! >w<
How exactly do you color the lineart if that layer is locked? Because the locked layer cannot be tampered with.
Thank you! >w<
You're probably using the wrong lock. Don't use the lock icon, use the transparency lock.
Oh dear, now I want to palm myself in the face! XD 
Thank you so much! >w<
Thank you so much! >w<
ok!
This is interesting. I'll have to give this a try. Thanks for making this tutorial, it looks really helpful!
This is a great help for me! Thx ^^
Very nice tutorial, really easy to follow and so inspiring and helpful!
Great tutorial. Thanks 
It's old, but it works and I got great results from using it.
It's old, but it works and I got great results from using it.
This tutorial is 10 years old but still very useful.
Thank you. Found some useful tips here.
thx for the tutorial it really helped
Thanks for the tutorial. It's definitely going to help with my future drawings.
Will use when I actually can.
Oh my goodness. This has been the most helpful tutorial for me ever. I had no idea how to color in specific areas since I didn't know about locking, or using the magic wand tool hahah... thank you so so much, I am incredibly grateful for this!!! 
good tutorial! but I was wondering how you got the lines to be so smooth and crisp? Was it just the use of a steady hand and years of practice? also the layer locking thing is a good idea, I didn't know you could do that in PS.
I'm afraid that part is basically just a learned skill. Keep practicing and you'll get better at making smoother, crisper lines.
alright, thanks! Hoopefully I'm a fast learner 
One little problem... I never know where shadows fall. Help
Shadows fall where there's not light Notice her under arms have less light so more shadow..underneath the front of her hood. Places where her boots might be creased... also under her chest where there's a little crinkle in her jacket... And some on the front bottom for extra art? lol..
think where is the light source in my picture.. where is the light going, and where isn't it going Image a real light, and where the light isn't.. those places need to be a bit darker.
Notice her under arms have less light so more shadow..underneath the front of her hood. Places where her boots might be creased... also under her chest where there's a little crinkle in her jacket... And some on the front bottom for extra art? lol..think where is the light source in my picture.. where is the light going, and where isn't it going
Image a real light, and where the light isn't.. those places need to be a bit darker.
Thank you very much for the tutorial! I don't understand how you guys draw using the computer O_O with tablet or not. Nyoooo, I wanna be as good someday! You're work is AWE-SOME!
You're work is AWE-SOME!
THIS IS THE BEST EVER!!! Thank you so much!!!!!!!!!! I've always wanted to be able to do this kind of art and now I can! You're the best
What are your pen settings D:
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