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What program should I use to add backgrounds in icons cuz Im doing an icon for my icon are rejected becaused COPY/Paste.... Now Im drawing it but what to use to add background?
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What program to use?
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Well, I'm using GIMP to make my icons. What I do when I add backgrounds is creating multiple layers. One has the background on it, the other the object of the icon.
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Oh i see can you add a file here so I can download it? And can you add a tutorial here or redirect me on a tutorial on making icon and drawing icons like that...
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The best starter software would be GIMP, as it's free and offers a great set of tools.
When you create a background, think about a theme. Look at Blizzard's icons, see how they drew their BG's (style- and techniquewise) and aim for their goal: emphasizing an icon.
- http://www.hiveworkshop.com/forums/...complete-icon-tutorial-all-about-icons-37832/
- http://www.hiveworkshop.com/forums/2d-art-tutorials-281/basic-icon-guide-166366/
- http://www.hiveworkshop.com/forums/2d-art-tutorials-281/icons-crazyrussian-93857/
- http://www.hiveworkshop.com/forums/2d-art-tutorials-281/nfwars-tutorials-178780/
The best starter software would be GIMP, as it's free and offers a great set of tools.
When you create a background, think about a theme. Look at Blizzard's icons, see how they drew their BG's (style- and techniquewise) and aim for their goal: emphasizing an icon.
And that. Chaos within your layers will complicate everything, keep them ordered.chr2 said:
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- http://www.hiveworkshop.com/forums/...complete-icon-tutorial-all-about-icons-37832/
- http://www.hiveworkshop.com/forums/2d-art-tutorials-281/basic-icon-guide-166366/
- http://www.hiveworkshop.com/forums/2d-art-tutorials-281/icons-crazyrussian-93857/
- http://www.hiveworkshop.com/forums/2d-art-tutorials-281/nfwars-tutorials-178780/
The best starter software would be GIMP, as it's free and offers a great set of tools.
When you create a background, think about a theme. Look at Blizzard's icons, see how they drew their BG's (style- and techniquewise) and aim for their goal: emphasizing an icon.
And that. Chaos within your layers will complicate everything, keep them ordered.
When I downloaded GIMP it doesnt even show a exe file! Full of images and tutorials only!
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What did you download and where? -.- (rhetorical question, don't answer it)
I've sent you a link via PM.
GIMP is rather self-explanatory.
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Ive donwloaded it already and please have a look on my icon I made named as Red Lightning. Its not that good because its my first time using it but please have a look. Thank you very much.
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