When will we learn to focus on self-development instead of trying to bring down others who are trying their best?

This is Yinka, the protagonist of a graphic novel in progress. Don't be fooled by the looks. . . she's hard core femme fatale

Yobachi "Sexy Tomboy"; another character from the graphic novel. Obviously, her favourite hobby is beating up boys (kidding lol)

Kemjisuper:

Thanks man  , but your comment is only one-in-a-billion! I still have to hear from 999,999,999 more people to believe that my character is made up of crap!  Manga's not actually our Nigerian way of life so I don't see why u should be so worked up about it while guys like us are just having fun. Take care man, and concentrate on designing your own character ^{(if you don't die during research)} 

LOLOLOL!

Kemji u are just impossible to put down!

I like your spirit, its the best for an artist's confidence. You love your stuff and dont care what anyone has to say,  thats good!

In any case Kindly make some changes, dude. Art is for entertainment and it doesnt entertain when it is irritating instead, and guys that like the samurai thing are usually pretty hardcore.

Stuff like this just seems fake to them (us)

Make some effort and Improve the character! I said your artwork is excellent, but the concept is bad! Its not an insult, it is constructive criticism! Research doesnt have to mean reading history, just watch a few anime's and read a few mangas!

But you really should take away the faggoty lipstick already! DUDE! or just make him a girl and get it over with! Lose the GETA's and make him chinese! FINISH! How hard can this be, lololololol




@Gdon, excellence as usual. I like the realistic figure on Yinka without the annoying super-wonderbra-helium-lift boobs and fake ultra-flat tummy fakeness in most cartoon girls. Nice!

Yobachi is however a teeny-tiny step down in quality, I guess u were just doodling away when you created that one, lololol! She doesnt dress like a tomboy, though. In real life, they usually prefer baggy clothes and short hair.  Of course ur gonna have to take licence with the top, as per eye-candy 

lol. . . I just like to draw women with some flesh. Yobachi is kinda tomboy-ish in action, moves like dude, whupps butt like a dude but still have some curves. . . wears pants 24/7 to cover her 'tubers of yam'

@Grafikdon

Man, what software do you use for your shading? If it's Photo shop, I won't mind some tips in locating the right tools. Cheers

yeah me too. I still do ma shit pencil-pad/colours wise. You know, that good ol' fashioned traditional way.

@ Kemji, I use Photoshop. I dunno about tips but I simply use some brush with pretty much low intensity. I use mouse o, tablet and all, I just no dey touch them sef.

@Gbade, yup the good ol fashined way is still cool but you will enjoy the digital ink and paint once you get the hang of it . . . heck I even paint portraits with Photoshop and get even better resulst than oil/acrylics on canvas.

@thebaron
Thanks dude
if u're talkin about Ikenna Okonkwo, that would be my brother. Dika? I'm not sure,

@Gbade-x
didn't u mention that u've begun some digital colouring on photoshop?

@ grafikdon

Nice pieces u got there! Great form and colours.
I like 'em.
I don't know, but i guess different stuffs work for different people. I dominantly use the gradient tool for colouring.
though, sometimes , I experiment with the brushes and other interesting effect tools.
here's  something i did way back in school. it was fully hand coloured  but recently I added a little
digital touch to it

@ moondust:

yep, i've started digital colouring but it's still kinda hard n confusing to me. I don't feel all that comfortable with it as i'm used to hand-colouring.

Oh well, that's just by and by. . .will still practice more with Photoshop.

@Moondust

Yup, in this game there's hardly any fixed rule. People kinda flow with what keeps them from banging their heads on their desk. You sent me that poster back in 2004/2005 not pretty sure about the date but I still got.

Moondust

Thats ya real name blared for all to see on nairaland o

anonymity is a treasure ooooo

Hmmm,

##Watching Thread##

Darkman
u got a point there I'll run and edit it
thanks!

early photoshop

Late Photoshop

( Reading the thread, )

You guys are tight! I wish to post my artwork too, in due time(Where r all my oldies?!!!)
Seun, do you draw?

that aint art check this out. . .can you so much draw yourself into your drawings?
if you want more just ask,segbo?

You guys are talented. Keep it up. If you are good at graphics, try to find a story writer to write for you -> Profit!

@desodgi:

that aint art check this out. . .can you so much draw yourself into your drawings?
if you want more just ask,segbo?

oga wy are u downloading other people's work and posting up in here? that's not allowed!

'Tsup everyone,

New member here, this topic caught my eye n I had to register. Here's one of my sketches.  Big ups to everyone doing their thing.

Keep it up, guys. I envy your skills. To your drawing, add penciling. To your penciling, add coloring!

Gamine, all i can say is girl you rock, keep it up

Self portrait from a mirror.

Haba Grafiki

u cant be that fine nah,

Big jay,
thank u



my self potrait, lol o

Lol @Gamine, since when did you become oyinbo?

How is dat one oyinbo nah??
no be black n whyte pee-sure

Oyinbo in Black and white. Anyway sha, you fine pass your 'oyinbo' friend in that pee-sure

aah
Unkle
TankU

You're welcome, my beautiful niece. . .