My humble attempt at colouring.

[Misanthrope]

Cool stuff!

I'm working my way through the whole page at the mo, and it's not as stylised as this.

 

[petemaskreplica]

Top stuff, Ratty, and that second version of the panel is wonderful. I'd be happy to see the whole strip done with that flair.
I think you should be sending this stuff to Tharg, you've got a real talent here :)

[Mr D]

Actually, they were Indigo Prime's...

But the comment stands - Ratty, you really should send some stuff to Tharg!!

I'd quite like to have a bash.... any tips?

[James]

"Any tips?"

Um, I've got ten on the ends of my fingers if that's any help.

[Conexus]

"I'd quite like to have a bash.... any tips?"

If you need help to be able to, erm, pleasure yourself, I believe you're a lost cause*









*Joking :-)

[IndigoPrime]

:: any tips?

* Get some decent software that enables you to work with layers.
* Learn about how form affects colour (shading/highlighting).
* Keep things simple.
* Try not to make everything look like it's made of the same material (which can be done by varying how you use Dodge/Burn tools).
* Learn how to bring things forward and backwards by the use of translucent grey overlays (which works a hell of a lot better than blurring).
* Learn some colour theory - especially how certain colours help others to be very prominent. My use of the colour wheel is probably what makes that second panel work so well. (And maybe I will do the whole page in that style, if I get time - it'd certainly be interesting to see how it would look!)

With regards to that last point, an article I wrote on colour theory is available in the current Computer Arts (#98 - the one with the graduate showcase).

[IndigoPrime]

I'm not Ratty, but nevertheless, your wish is my command - enjoy! :)

Link: http://www.snubcommunications.com" target="_blank">Snub Communications

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[Bolt-01]

Indigo, that is lovely. Really nice to see someone taking such an extreme view!

Bolt-01 can't colour to save his life. Always goes outside the lines.

[Richmond Clements]

Wow!
I haven't looked at this thread for a while, so missed all this cool stuff.
I love clouring strips, but by grud, why do mine always end up like I've went at them with a pack of felt tips!?
Bloody good work from both of you.

[Max Kon]

maybe thats because you used felt tips and not a computer?

[Devons Daddy]

im impressed with what i see.
first time i have had time to visit this thread.
very good.

this site is bursting with talented people isnt it.generally, which is very impressive.
like you work there though i must say.

[Richmond Clements]

You might be on to something there, Max...

[Misanthrope]

Heres my more simple version of the same page.

Quality's a bit naff, tried uploading a bitmap but it wouldn't have it.

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[Richmond Clements]

That is bloody good.

[Mr D]

This is my first attempt at colouring EVER so don't laugh.

I can't work backgrounds properly yet though, they alter the rest of the colour. So I submit my 'coloured' panel and the original uniform colour too.

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Despite the comparatively low quality, I enjoyed it loads! Wanna do more.