Merruh. So I finally posted another drawing.. I wanted to test the scanner/printer/fax machine to see if it could actually scan papers as I was led to believe. And it does. So I'm happy.

Anyways, I spent all day drawing "Estel". I need serious improvement, but I enjoy drawing original characters so hopefully I'll get better at it over time. I'm thinking of doing another Squid Lady. One that's a little more.. expressive.

Edit - Oh, look, I finally figured out how to edit my journal. That took considerably longer than it should have. Anywaaays, I decided to give Corel Painter a shot and I have to say I absolutely love using it. I drew a new Squid Lady, and although the result has turned out much more cartoony than my previous attempt, I quite like it and despite the imperfections, I'm proud of myself.

I wish I could draw smoother lines though. (I don't suppose anyone would have some tips for me?) My lines always come out jaggedy and rough and very unprofessional looking. I have a tablet, but it doesn't seem to make much difference whether I draw with the pen or with a mouse.

I feel the urge to draw overly-cute little critters now.

Ugh, still trying to get used to coloring/drawing in Photoshop. It would probably help if I scanned the sketches instead of drawing everything completely by-hand on the computer. I'll get around to that once I figure out how to use the crazy printer-scanner-fax machine hybrid thing I have access to.

If anyone has some tips for me, that'd be greatly appreciated! Anywho, back to work I go.