Are you tired of wasting an hour trying to make a big shadow smooth in a drawing? I found a solution and it's ridiculously simple!

Jan 6, 2023 5:08 PM

AnisJerbi

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Goodbye little brushes and blending sticks. Use a good old paper towel and get the job done in minutes!

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Always a pleasure seeing your work my dude

2 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 2

Aw thank you Betty!

2 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 3

I'll sometimes roll up paper and use the tip. Or a Q tip. You do great work ?

2 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

Cotton balls and a blush brush were my tools of choice. Your use of tissue came out way better than mine. You are doing great!

2 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 1

Thank you. Your tools should work too as long as you use them with a soft, circular motion.

2 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 4

Try a q-tip for smaller spaces.

2 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

For smallee spaces I actually usually use either a brush or a blending stick but yes, q-tips work too for small spaces.

2 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 3

I don't see any difference.

2 years ago | Likes 6 Dislikes 1

Go to the ophthalmologist.

2 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 5

Just use a tortillian or blending stump that's what they're for...

2 years ago | Likes 5 Dislikes 0

Not if the area is large. If the area is large, the blending stump and tortillian leave lines easily.

2 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 4

nice trick! and keep up the good work. nice to find your posts in usersub, some quality for a change ^^

2 years ago | Likes 13 Dislikes 4

Aw thank you so much! I'm actually about to finish this drawing so I'll probably post it tomorrow or in a couple of days.

2 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 5

A quick rub and a paper towel, sounds like the start of a lazy weekend.

2 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

???????????

2 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 4

Have you tried painting with paper towels? Great fun! I recommend Viva brand. They don't make as much... dust? Can't think of a better word

2 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Hmm... I'll check that out.

2 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 4

I guess you could say it’s not a... tissue anymore... or is?

2 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

2 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 3

Excellent!

2 years ago | Likes 7 Dislikes 5

Aw thank you!

2 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 4

I just use my fingers...

2 years ago | Likes 5 Dislikes 0

I have used paper too, but fingers are easier.

2 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

The oils in your fingers really help with the smoothing

2 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 1

That really is not a good tip. The oils in your fingers are exactly why you shouldn't use your fingers lol

2 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 4