[endrigan]

The process I use now is ; scan in the pencils and then color on a separate layer which is set to multiply. The problem is that the pencils turn to a gross black instead of staying their normal warm tone .

I was wondering if there is any other way that I could color my scanned pencils without them looking nasty and dark

here is what im talking about




Thanks alot for your help




[This message has been edited by endrigan (edited September 24, 2000).]

[Chapel]

Ink them.

[endrigan]

thats the point I want the grain that pencil adds

If anybody has painted over pencils with acrylics you know what Im lookin for

[SushiMaster]

Try placing your pencil sketch (with its white background) ABOVE the colouring layer, and placing a white layer below all this. Then play with the layer modes for the pencil layer. I've just checked and Darken might be the right one... keep looking if it's not the one, though...

Daniel

[Kastro]

speaking of inking them, what kind of pens do you use to ink your drawings? i mean im looking to go to the store and buy some good pens but i have no clue what to buy, a company name, size (if that applies) and all the details you can give me about a good set of pens would be greatly appreciated.

[micke]

Copy the Multiply layer and set it to "overlay".

[endrigan]

the only pen you'll ever need is a Rapidograph ,you can find them at most fine art stores

And thanks a ton to all the people who have helped so far ..

[endrigan]

any other ideas?

[yoszi]

set brush to color mode ? that way you'll only color the pixels that are already there, but the white will remain.

[Ben Barker]

Bah, I was never particularly partial to Rapidographs. They clog up. They're good, but not the only pen you'll ever need.

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Ben Barker