| Which comes first?
 
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 Topic: Which comes first?
 Posted By: Markell
 Subject: Which comes first?
 Date Posted: 17 September 2010 at 12:18pm
 
 
        
          | Is it better to decide on the colours of your work first and then start to draw, or should you do a basic piece and then adjust the colours after? |  
 
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 Posted By: jalonso
 Date Posted: 17 September 2010 at 12:29pm
 
 
        
          | Its a personal thing and habit. Basic piece layout, lighting and general tonal values and shades with color adjustments along the way is best for me. 
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 Posted By: cure
 Date Posted: 17 September 2010 at 1:20pm
 
 
        
          | yeah, in my experience it's not like step 1 is this, step 2 is that, but rather all of the different processes evolving simultaneously. i usually start with just a few color blocking things out, then add colors for highlights and shadows as needed, adjusting the colors along the way. |  
 
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