What program to use?

[Allain55X]

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?

 

[chr2]

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.

 

[Allain55X]

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.

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...

 

[I3lackDeath]

. . .

• 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.

What I do when I add backgrounds is creating multiple layers. One has the background on it, the other the object of the icon.

And that. Chaos within your layers will complicate everything, keep them ordered.

 

[Allain55X]

. . .

• 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!

 

[I3lackDeath]

When I downloaded GIMP it doesnt even show a exe file! Full of images and tutorials only!

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.

 

[Allain55X]

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.

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.