I mean, I need some. >: is anyone good enough in it to show me examples of different ways to crosshatch or different line styles with it?

Because I'm not exactly sure how I'm going to fill certain areas in on my art assignment, the way I'm currently doing everything just doesn't seem like it would work.

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Like for the rabbit hole and the ground.. any tips? >_o

oh wow thats lovely so far, really liking the details on the tree ^o^. only thing i can think of is maybe looking for tutorials on deviantart? im sorry i cant be more halpful >.<''

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Originally Posted by Jitsumi1221

oh wow thats lovely so far, really liking the details on the tree ^o^. only thing i can think of is maybe looking for tutorials on deviantart? im sorry i cant be more halpful >.<''

Lol, s'all good. And thanks. n.n

dragonpaladin: xD have you ever used ink? (Like with a nib and such.)

humm uring a nib for ink is evil >.<;; im more partial to [painting it on with a paintbrush or toothpick

Can't say I've ever used a toothpick, but that is something I'm so going to try. o__o

Paintbrush + ink = fun, but not quite the effect I want. x3

link: http://drawsketch.about.com/library/blinktexture.htm
i don't go by tutorials usually since i tend to be really loose with most of my ink stuff, but that link might help you (:

oye thats useful ^o^ thanks magaly

Originally Posted by magaly

link: http://drawsketch.about.com/library/blinktexture.htm
i don't go by tutorials usually since i tend to be really loose with most of my ink stuff, but that link might help you (:

Eeps, thank you! The last few ones seem promising. :]

Originally Posted by Jesmond

Can't say I've ever used a toothpick, but that is something I'm so going to try. o__o

Paintbrush + ink = fun, but not quite the effect I want. x3

I dunno about ink..but when it comes to oils, for small details, toothpicks pwn face. Unlike needles and staples, they don't damage or scratch unless you're applying a bit of force..and it controls flow very well for oils. Only downside is you'll be dipping it over and over quite often. But it's pretty nice. o.o

Oooh, oil.~ *inexperienced with pretty much everything aside from watercolor, ink, and pencil.*

I've tried doing the toothpick thing but the ink just doesn't come out the same, like the toothpick doesn't seem to hold the ink well enough. ):

my advice on inking is to move the brushthingy in a swift motion to achieve the smoothst lines