I want to figure out how to colorize.. how do you find pictures that are slightly easy to start out with?

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Thanks Rosie. It is a pattern actually.





The easiest pictures to start out with would be head shots. Pictures that are pretty, but with not too much detail on the clothing. If you get a pic say with a with background you can use different textures and patterns even colors to make up something unique.

Take this picture here. It has beautiful colors, but it might be a little difficult for a first time.
http://i111.photobucket.com/albums/n143 ... ley103.jpg

Now this pic is much more first time. Not too many twists and turns. Very Simple.
http://i111.photobucket.com/albums/n143 ... tley78.jpg

If you are looking for a good place to find great quality pics, I get mine here.
http://www.sweetandtalented.com/

Tips and Tricks

skin - when I color skin I usually just floodfill layers and create a nice skin color. Some people erase the outside, but I find it easier to just color over it.

Hair - hair tends to be kinda tough. When I color hair I use the hue and saturation and set it around a color I want. Then use color balance to make it more bold.

note: Don't be afraid to resize your image. If the picture is too big it can look weird.
Use your sharpen and blur tools.

If you have any specific questions don't hesitate.


Update

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Awesome! Thank you!

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no problem smeagollum.

*Update*

This was made for a contest
<a href="http://i111.photobucket.com/albums/n143/As_Different_as_Night_and_Day/thisbeautifuldarknesssharper.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i111.photobucket.com/albums/n143/As_Different_as_Night_and_Day/thisbeautifuldarknesssthumb.jpg" border="0"></a>

This was made for a contest as well.
<a href="http://i111.photobucket.com/albums/n143/As_Different_as_Night_and_Day/liv3.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i111.photobucket.com/albums/n143/As_Different_as_Night_and_Day/livthumb.jpg" border="0"></a>



This avvie won silver


This piece won gold

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Loving all the new stuff Riniel
Gwen Stefani rocks my world with her music every single day

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Oh wow! Loads of new and really nice stuff! They all look really really nice!

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I was cured all right.

Wow wow wow! Incredibleness

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We've been forever
yet we've only just begun.
We have come full circle.

Great new stuff, Riniel! The blends (?) are all amazing! I really like your style!

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AMAZING AMAZING AMAZING NEW STUFF!

I LOVE that Liv blend. In fact I adore it! Absolutely lovely job!!!! And that piece that won you gold is breathtaking. All of these new things are jsut stunning! Your work always amazes me man...always!

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Thanks everyone for the really nice comments.

*Update* A couple of new colorizations and a couple of blends/walls

this one looks better in internet explorer

http://i111.photobucket.com/albums/n143 ... Day/lc.jpg





this one looks better in internet explorer, too.

http://i111.photobucket.com/albums/n143 ... ay/cdc.jpg



I was boredout of my skull, so i made this blend.


Audrey hepburn blend
I made this one for a contest, but I'm not really sure about the color?
<a href="http://i111.photobucket.com/albums/n143/As_Different_as_Night_and_Day/timelesselegance.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i111.photobucket.com/albums/n143/As_Different_as_Night_and_Day/tethumb.jpg" border="0"></a>

again, just playing around.


my sig set - not that great, but I didin't spend that much time on it either.

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Wow! Amazing new stuff, Riniel!
I really love the new Liv and the Angel eyes (I don't get the actress' name right now- it's in my head, but I can't remember it... ) colourizations! They're wonderful! Especially the eyes are stunning! And the Salma Hayek wallie is great as well. I really love the colours and your style in general!

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Thanks rose The actress is Cameron Diaz.

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geez you still seem to amaze me.. your absoulety fantastic with all your colorizations! The audrey one is so grogoues and the color i think fits the blend oh yeah btw love your new siggie

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Yo ho, haul together, hoist the colors high... Heave ho, thieves and beggars, never say we die

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Thankies lotrfreak! You make me feel so special.

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Sorry for the double post.

Update:

New color of Jenna elfman



lyrical blend for gils contest


entry for ra scene contest.


That's all for now.

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Wow! Your new stuff is great again, Riniel! I love the colourization because of its stunning effects (how did you get the wonderful background?), the blend because of the wonderful colours and the banner because of its softness. Great job!

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