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how do you maintain the strong definition line when drawing semi realism? i find that rly hard to do 
Huh, I don't think that's entirely intentional. I usually work over loose sketches, though I'm trying to use more defined line work when I can. When I render a drawing, I often redraw the lines a lot, adjusting them slightly or going between whether I even want lines or not. I don't really have a solid process yet, though. 
i think it works rlly well though im trying to create a smooth looking line with actually draw a black line but its rlly hard xD
Okay so as I'm drawing right now, I'm noticing something that makes lines feel more "natural" in my style. I'm using the airbrush at a really small size, like 3px. I'm treating those airbrush strokes like pencil lines, and 'shading' with them, making areas in shadow have a darker line. Before, I usually tried to paint over my hard-edged lines, which would result in a similar look (but a bit messier and chunkier because I've never been that thorough). So uhm, give the airbrush a try for reinforcing line work. I'll try to make a tutorial at some point that will address stuff like that!
thats a reeally good idea! thank you so much im totally gonna try that THANK YOU <333333333333
Let me know how it goes! I'm still getting used to it myself. 100% flow and 100% opacity, by the way, if you're in Photoshop-- lets you keep a hard edge at the point.
hahah i wish im using sai but ive been trying it out and its definetly better i rlly appreciate the advice xxx
I'm mostly using Manga Studio right now, and I think the airbrush in that and SAI are basically the same. They feel very similar as far as programs go, but Manga Studio is like SAI ate a whole bunch of Photoshop versions, haha. The program is really cheap, too, if you were looking for something new to try. I know it was on sale for like $15 the other week, crazy ridiculous for the all-inclusive program. (It even makes vector type for lettering, which I don't think even Photoshop does yet!)
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