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Kitty the hedgehog: Gradient Shaded

Kitty the hedgehog: Gradient Shaded

Kitty the hedgehog: Gradient Shaded by kittyshootingstar
Kitty the hedgehog: Gradient Shaded by kittyshootingstar

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kittyshootingstar
Holy pie, did I really draw this?!?!?! Wow, this turned out better than expected for a change. I don't think I will do gradient shading too often though, it's really fiddly and time-consuming. I like the way everything turned out about this!

I used this tutorial: http://thazumi.deviantart.com/art/Gradient-Shading-Tutorial-76002002

So, I was drawing Kitty, then I realized that I haven't drawn her in so long I kind of forgot some of her details! So, I ended up with an earring-less, simplified shoed, wristbanded, fluffy-bangs version of Kitty. And you know what? I liked it, so I'm keeping this look! Yup, this is what Kitty officially looks like now! (You know what? I think this version would be easier to translate into a 3d model... Not that I'm planning on doing that or anything. *shifty eyes*)

On a last note, pen tool and drawing hands do not mix well for me.

Hope ya likey, 'cuz I sure do!

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Category Comics » Sonic the Hedgehog » Fan Characters (OC's) » Hedgehogs
Date Submitted
Views 2249
Favorites... 10
Vote Score 10
Comments 39
Media Digital drawing or painting
Time Taken 4 or 5 hours
Reference tutorial on Deviantart

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ali32 on December 14, 2009, 2:17:32 AM

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ali32Hmmm.... I checked out the last pic of Kitty I made and it looks bad.. I'm redrawing her with this as a reference.... Great pic!

TonyatheFox on August 15, 2009, 11:26:48 AM

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TonyatheFoxCan I draw her?

kittyshootingstar on August 16, 2009, 8:24:11 AM

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kittyshootingstarYes, of course you can!

Gadoink on November 18, 2008, 12:03:43 PM

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Gadoinki still think that this is your BEST PIC EVAR

Gadoink on September 3, 2008, 12:14:49 PM

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Gadoinkthat turned into your avatar didnt it?
and where did the glasses come from?
i can see them on your avatar if i squint REAAALLLLY hard...

Gadoink on September 3, 2008, 12:17:27 PM

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Gadoinkwell, i looked at the old pics and saw that there were glasses there too...
...but i dont remember there being glasses there before! maybe im just crazy...

kittyshootingstar on September 3, 2008, 1:28:57 PM

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kittyshootingstarI've switched the color of the glasses a few times, that could be it.

Gadoink on September 3, 2008, 1:48:39 PM

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GadoinkAHA!
the only other place ive seen your character is in the 'amy needs glasses' series. in which kitty isnt wearing glasses.

THAT MUST BE IT!

kittyshootingstar on September 4, 2008, 5:36:07 AM

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kittyshootingstarYou're right! I completely forgot about that!

Gadoink on September 4, 2008, 10:38:16 AM

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Gadoinkbtw, are you gonna continue that series?

kittyshootingstar on September 4, 2008, 10:44:23 AM

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kittyshootingstarI dunno. I might do a conclusion pic with Amy wearing glasses or something, but I'm pretty out of creative ideas for it.

Gadoink on September 4, 2008, 11:38:58 PM

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Gadoinknah, you should totally do that. have sonic standing nearby saying something like 'well thats finally over'. then amy turns and sees him, and starts chasing sonic.

Gadoink on November 14, 2008, 1:59:46 PM

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Gadoinkcome one, you should so do that!

Kirbyt on October 17, 2008, 9:04:08 AM

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KirbytI like how you did her hands. If you didn't notice, I've seen this 7 times. Anyway, I'm starting to like her now.

Gadoink on November 14, 2008, 1:52:40 PM

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Gadoinkyou didnt like it the first time? i did.

Buneary on September 22, 2008, 6:10:53 AM

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Bunearywhoa O.o;; i love the coloring on this one! the pose is just totaly adorable ^^ She might be a pretty (sorry for this) smiple character (don't hit me T_T) but she is still realy awesome! i promis i have nothing against these so called "unoriginal" characters (i mean hello? why would someone have anything against them?) Making a fancharacter is hard so who cares if they looks alot like an original character? O.o i mean... just look at Shadow and Mephiles! O.o

Tinner1214 on September 13, 2008, 2:08:16 AM

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Tinner1214That is so awesome. Her head is the best here. And I think that you should continually try new things and take new challenges. Because that's how you improve. The only not great thing in this pic is her arms, which look kind of rubbery and short to me.

Sorry if I am being to critistic and not constructive enough. *hidez from wrath*.

kittyshootingstar on September 13, 2008, 3:56:25 AM

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kittyshootingstarIn a world where even scribbles get comments like, "omgZZZ!!!1!1! thatz so ArsOmE!!! *f@vZ*", people like you who can actually give constructive criticism are rare, and I appreciate it.

In the original sketch, every time I lengthened her arms, it looked funny, and if you imagine how long they'd be if she let them fall, they would still come down to about her knees. I agree that they could be a lot better, but that's why I chose to do it that way.

Tinner1214 on September 13, 2008, 4:52:30 AM

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Tinner1214good point. I'm not an artist tho. I cant draw. Only 3-d modelling and I havent done that in a while. The free trial expired (XD). Nice pic. Ive got a friend, Mechadragon13, who you'd like
she good artist.

kittyshootingstar on September 13, 2008, 5:31:40 AM

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kittyshootingstarI use a program called Wings 3d to do my models. It's completely free and never expires!!! It's pretty easy to use too. You should check it out.

Tinner1214 on September 13, 2008, 7:44:36 AM

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Tinner1214Ive tried wings 3d. Autodesk is just easier to use since im used to it and i took a class on it in 8th grade XD.

Wings... I find it hard to use kind of. Just a little. I'ts way different than Autodesk Inventor.

kittyshootingstar on September 13, 2008, 8:30:53 AM

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kittyshootingstarI know what you mean. If I use a program for a while and then switch to another, it's really tricky.

ShadowsGirlfriend1_0 on September 3, 2008, 6:26:03 AM

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ShadowsGirlfriend1_0My goodness! Look what the doodles have done XD You have improved a WHOLE lot. I am very impressed n_n The shading is very neat also, gradient shading is very hard to work with from what I've learned. Lol I envy your patience and skill XD All I can say now is keep drawing, you can only get better 8D

ginathehedgehog on September 2, 2008, 10:17:53 AM

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ginathehedgehogWoah o_O It's amazing! I lurve the pose and shading soooo much! The new diesgn looks cool too! Great job! :D

KrystalKat on September 1, 2008, 12:55:06 AM

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KrystalKatHOLY CRAP UVE IMPROVED! Not just the shading but the hands adn body and head! HOLY CRAP! *TOTTALY FAVZ* I am so proud *sniff* LOL

kittyshootingstar on September 1, 2008, 12:55:48 AM

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kittyshootingstarAwww, thanks!

KrystalKat on September 1, 2008, 12:59:12 AM

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KrystalKatNP! Its SOOOO awsome! ^^

ShadzGirl on August 31, 2008, 4:58:49 AM

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ShadzGirlThat's really cute!Favs!

kyuubi64 on August 30, 2008, 10:33:49 AM

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kyuubi64holy crap! youve improved a whole lot

kittyshootingstar on August 30, 2008, 11:59:22 AM

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kittyshootingstarI doodle a lot when I'm watching tv at night. I never really put up many of the doodles, but they help me improve a lot.

Plus, the shading makes it look even better.

kyuubi64 on August 30, 2008, 12:30:02 PM

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kyuubi64i barely ever draw... but i improve by noticing things on other peoples drawings that make mine better. (not like stealing or anything...)

kittyshootingstar on August 30, 2008, 1:15:01 PM

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kittyshootingstarI know what you mean. I've improved my drawing soley by looking at other's art. I started by imitating a friend's style, and even now if I notice something on another picture I could do to make my art better, I do it.

kyuubi64 on August 31, 2008, 4:43:57 AM

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kyuubi64yay for us!

Saluki on August 30, 2008, 10:06:42 PM

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kittyshootingstar on August 31, 2008, 1:30:57 AM

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kittyshootingstar^^ Thanks!

CheezyC on August 30, 2008, 3:26:39 PM

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CheezyCNeat Piccy!

WickedSpeedDemon on August 30, 2008, 2:35:55 PM

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WickedSpeedDemongreat colors!

Falconlobo on August 30, 2008, 10:41:30 AM

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Falconlobowow awesome colors and style