You didn't read my tutorial then ;) Quality of the initial sketch is unimportant The actual shaping happens with vectors. The sketch is just a guide.

Try jorts.

Why do they taste so good? Why does what taste so good?

Easy there, I need you not to eat my jorts for this page to remain general audience!

that's really cool of you to post, thanks! i may dl that stuff....

No problem. I'm afraid I was having a little bit of artistic block on your commission, so I spent the Saturday doing this instead I hope you find it useful. I really love Inkscape and GIMP (I'm sure you've noticed!). They can do some incredible things without spending a dime! I just wanted to document my process and show others.

yessir, you're very generous. If you'd like more direction on the commish, lemme know, maybe I can help. Handle it as you wish, arteest!

Thanks.

Brallion that was extremely helpful thanks much

No problem! I'm happy it helped you out. I enjoyed putting it together, but knowing people use it, brings much more enjoyment

That is such a handy tutorial, thanks ^_^

No problem! I enjoyed putting it together. There have been several things I've figured out as I'm becoming a better artist; this is my endeavor to document them.

I have no experience with GIMP, even though I have it. I'm sure this will be very helpfull!

Feel free to shoot me questions if you come across any! I'd be happy to help In my tutorial I assumed a basic familiarity, but It should still be good for anyone who wants to learn. It is an incredible software-- like a free photoshop. It also supports making animations (for GIF icons). I'm thrilled that you have an interest. I'm sure you will enjoy learning it. Good luck!

Thanks, knowing how good I am WITH photoshop...I'm gonna need it!

Well. I think you don't need to use inkscape. You can draw whole line using the GIMP only.
When you use Inkscape+GIMP, you have to handle .svg and .xcf but .xcf only when you use Path layer in the GIMP.

Please view this:
http://www.furaffinity.net/view/1090003/

Yep. I used to use that technique when I first started learning. But Inkscape is more versatile with vectors. I need it for stackable shapes for my "bubble" art (though I could do it with layers in GIMP, but that would be over 500 layers! And would be very tedious to work with). Also, you may not know this, but gimp will import inkscape .svg files directly. I usually export BMP through Inkscape, because I usually have a specific resolution in mind. [I can't open your file for some reason. PDF, right?]. Thanks for taking interest! It makes me happy!!!

Could not open my pdf file?
This is Direct link :
http://wbstory.codns.com/~wbstory/l.....rawcartoon.pdf

I use only 1 layer per character because I don't use stackable shapes.
I use 'open curves'. So I don't have to erase any line.

You are right. Inkscape is more versatile with vectors. But your drawing line has fixed width. not vary. If you need to modify your art, you will have to do again export and re-arrange process.

Moreover, after export your Inkscape into the GIMP, you can simpley erase unnecessary lines. Juse using Erase tool.

This is one of my work file for the GIMP.
http://wbstory.codns.com/~wbstory/d.....c-080621-1.xcf