~KatWylder

I haven't had a journal in quite some time, so, I think it's time for an update.

I've got some new paintings in the works, and some jewelry. So, I'll be adding the paintings once I'm done and the jewelry once I manage to get some decent photos of it.

And I'm still writing, as always. (Check out my Project List of DOOM for links and info.)

Today, though, I've got something a little different: a mini-tutorial. It's not very in-depth at all, but I thought I might as well post it, in case someone can get some use out of it.

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Mini-tutorial: Channels and lineart

The basic idea here is to use a blue color for your basic sketch. You can use blue colored pencil and ink pens (or brush) on paper/bristol for this. Some scanners will not pick up "non-repro" blue. If your scanner does pick that up, or you just can't find the non-repro blue, any blue pencil will work.

Once your sketch is done, scan it, and open in photoshop.

Be sure to use ONLY CMYK mode. This will NOT work correctly in RGB mode.

Step One: [link]

Step Two:
[link]

And there you have it!


If you have any questions, just leave a comment on the journal.

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Clubs!

**New Edit 04/16/08**

This is a portion of the reply I received from one of the senators:

"The House of Representatives Subcommitee on Courts, the Internet, and Intellectual Property recently held a hearing to discuss possible orphan works legislation that would balance the interests of copyright holders and users. Any such legislation is currently in a draft phase and so far no bill has been formally introduced in the House nor the Senate."

For all those wondering the about the status of this legislation, hopefully this answers your question.


[opinion]Personally, I'm still rather distressed about this whole thing. I am relieved to know that the orphaned works legislation is not yet a bill, and may not become one. (I am pleased, though, that one out of the three representatives I contacted gave me a REAL reply.)

However, just because this is not a bill yet, that doesn't mean it's time to party or time to stop caring. As I've said before, apathy on the part of citizens is the number one reason why legislation gets passed or officials get elected against the will of the people.

I'll be keeping an eye on this orphaned works thing, and I hope all of you will be, too. I still believe that the results of this could be very harmful to artists both in the U.S. and abroad, if this became law. While this proposal about the use of orphaned works may sound well-intentioned, I believe there is a better way to go about this than the current draft. [/opinion]


**/Edit**

Currently, an individual has a copyright of his or her work from the moment they create that. Now the U.S. Congress is considering a draft for a bill that could change all of that, making it even EASIER for art thieves to take your work, and for you to lose all copy-protection over your art!

**EDIT**

Budgie's journal explains it in more detail here: [link]

This video file summarizes what orphaned works is about, and summarizes the effect of this bill on artists whose so-called "orphaned work" is used without their consent: [link]

Here are "six misconceptions" about Orphaned Works: [link]

More from the Illustrator's Partnership of America: [link]

A letter from the Illustrators' Partnership of America outlining their concerns about orphaned works: [link]

AWA's take on orphaned works: [link]

IPA outlines the implications of orphaned works: [link]


Deviant against the "Orphaned Works" petition: [link]

This has been a pretty busy month for me. I know I haven't submitted much besides some silly comics, but I've been trying to readjust to my classes and handle all the other things I've been doing.

I have been working on some art projects, but it's slow going. Now that I have access to Painter, I'm hoping that will be an even better tool for my digital paintings, but it's taking some time to learn the program.

One thing I am doing regularly is writing. The Last Hunter is back to a more regular update status, and we're finally getting into the good 'Mech-smashing bits. And most recently...*drumroll* I've got another Black Wolf story in the works. (I've already posted the first chapter as a bit of a teaser. )

Project List of DOOM

Art Trades | Open! Send me a note
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Commissions | Open! See info: [link]



Clubs!

I would still like to know what sort of tutorial people would like me to make. If you haven't already given your two cents, please do so. And please make sure to leave your comments in my journal. (If you speak to me about it in person, or via IM, I might forget... )

Anyway, the winter blues are starting to set in--mostly because I have to wait an extra week before I can go home for Christmas--but being with my friends has certainly helped. This cheers me up a good bit, too. ~Black-Ofelia-Stock has some really great stock photography, and I'm totally flattered that she picked my piece as one of the features.

My animation is coming along very well, also. I'm now have two scenes completely finished, and I'm trying very hard to get another one done in the next week and a half. I'm pretty confident that I can do it.


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I'm thinking about doing a tutorial after I'm done with all the work that I have to do in the next month or so.

So, I'd like to know from everyone what kind of tutorial you would like me to post. PhotoShop and openCanvas are both possibilities. If there's another program, then go ahead and suggest it. You can be as broad or specific as you like in your suggestion. Traditional art and photography are both possibilities, as well.

I will say right now that I'm not going to do any Blender or Apophysis tutorials. You're better off looking for someone who really knows what they're doing in these programs, because I'm still learning, myself.

Update

I've finished the "cells" for scene two of my animation. This one is pretty short and simple, so if I can record the audio over the weekend, I should be able to compile this scene on Tuesday. It's my goal to get at least to scene three, which shows some of the real content of the animation. (The first two scenes are mostly introduction.)

I also need to make up a logo for the animation. That will be fun.

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Project list of DOOM
(Because everything is better when you add DOOM.)

Animation
Scene 1 | [done]
Scene 2 | [In-progress]

Fanfics
Nebelung Part III | [Chapter 15; updating weekly]
Nebelung Part II | [Complete]
Nebelung | [Complete]
BlackWolf: Tooth and Nail | [Complete]
BlackWolf | [Complete]
The Last Hunter | [Currently on Ch. 12; updating (mostly) weekly]
Eagle Cries and Sword Clashes (A collab with RougeBaron, author of "I, Kerensky" series) | [Finished]

Comics:
[None currently in progress]

Paintings and Illustrations:
[WIPs on hold, excepting Nebelung-related art]

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Requests | Vector wallpaper only. Send me a note
Commissions | Open! See info: [link]


Clubs!


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