Inspired by Springie, Iboriga and Katse. I'm playing with photoshop. Have yet a lot to learn!

Hmm. It didn't work. I'll try again.

Wow! Meg! I love it! It is amazing how well you do Ken's face...it took me forever to learn...and I still don't have it!

Thanks Springie! When drawing it I was looking at the snap shot of en episode. First I drew it traditional way - pen and paper, then I tried to draw it in Photoshop.

Originally posted by Springie Wow! Meg! I love it! It is amazing how well you do Ken's face...it took me forever to learn...and I still don't have it!

Why do you think you don't have it? You're very good at drawing their features. It's very clear to see who they are. I love your drawings Springie.

Excellent!!! Wow, Meg you have a talent for drawing the Eagle. i can't wait to see what else you do.

Thanks Ebony, I enjoy it a lot! Now, my first attempt to color it.

You drew that in Photoshop? Wow, Meg, that's harder than scanning in a pencil drawing, but you did it so well! ETA: Ooh, coloured version now -even better!

Thanks lborgia.

That's awesome, Meg! I love it!

wow, Meg, that's awsome drawing skills! Did you use layers for the shadings?

Originally posted by amyltrer wow, Meg, that's awsome drawing skills! Did you use layers for the shadings?

Thanks Amy! I don't know how to use Photoshop as a drawing tool yet so I'm learning now by doing. I just applied a bit darker colour in the area of shading.

That looks great, Meg! Keep up the great work!

Hey Meg -- Great job!!! You do an amazing job -- I can't wait to see more from you!! I have to tell you something, just because it might make things easier... Springie and I don't actually draw in Photoshop (well, usually I don't) -- we draw with pencil on paper. Springie inks the actual drawing, I got a lightbox and I ink on a new sheet of paper. Then we scan in our inked drawings and color in Photoshop. When I do draw in Photoshop, I use a tablet, which is MUCH easier than using a mouse. I have a Wacom Intuos2 and a Tablet PC. If I were actually going to draw, I'd be tempted to use a vector program like Illustrator. I know some people draw and paint in Photoshop, but they're way better than me!

Gorgeous, simply gorgeous! I do half of what Katsesama suggests, personally. I like to draw the skeleton and basic body-shape - then scan as is and airbrush/paint over the top with my tablet. Or I just create from scratch in Paint ... That is tricky, annoying, but doable... The odd occasion that I use the Corel Trace feature (yeah, I am the only person left on the planet who choses Corel over Photoshop) - I tend to get lazy and stay with only the "flat" look. I am way too inept at trying to do the shading thing that these brilliant kats. So jealous BTW. I did try it once - failed miserably .... Keep at it and share more!! SJ Who seems to be doing a lot of lurking lately...

WOW!!! Great pic, Meg!! Fantastic effort for your first time coloring with Photoshop! Looks like we have another talented artist on the boards! I can't wait to see more of your stuff!!!!

Meg, you certainly have a way with capturing the Eagles face. Can't wait to see more creations from you!

Thank you all! Katse, thank you for your suggestions! I agree, it will be a lot easier scanning it instead of drawing it in Photoshop. I drew it on paper (when I have a chance to scan it, I'll post the original pencil drawing), and then drew it again in Photoshop by tracing it with a Wacom tablet. This is the only way now, because I don't own a scanner yet. I'm not sure I would have the patience to draw it from scratch like SJ. I'll have to give it a try

We are looking forward to seeing more of your work, Meg!

Here's the original drawing I worked with.

Meg, that is fantastic. The expression and detail is incredible. I am really looking forward to seeing more of your work in the future!

Fabulous, Meg!

Wow..... that's fantastic, Meg!

LOVE the sketch!! Simply gorgeous ...

Thanks! I think the sketch looks better then the colour attempt. I've been working on cleaning the coloured version. I'd like to try to shade his hair.

Great work Meg! So many talented folks here!

Great work! I don't know if you have this...but I usually use the lighter and darker shadings of his hair and then use the smudge tool...it is so much fun!

Meg, you have done a fantastic job of sketching Ken, and I love your first attempt at adding colour. Keep up the good work Meg. I look forward to seeing your next piece of work.

Thank you! I'll try it Springie, thanks!

Meg I like how you did his mouth, I can never get that right!

Originally posted by Ebonyswanne Meg I like how you did his mouth, I can never get that right!

You are too hard on yourself Ebony, you did a good job in the picture of Ken in bed.

Originally posted by clouddancer

Originally posted by Ebonyswanne Meg I like how you did his mouth, I can never get that right!

You are too hard on yourself Ebony, you did a good job in the picture of Ken in bed.

Dear Ebony, I agree with Cloud. Don't be so hard on yourself. Your pictures are very good!