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Hey guys, I've downloaded ArtGem. Haven't used it much yet, but it looks like it's a really good program. All I need help with is how to create layers on a .gif file, or any other photo file.

COOL!!!!  I like that! How did you center it up? I just can't figure out how to pick different body parts and move them.

Well, thanks for the help guys. That really helps me out. I want to make a background that looks cool and funny, but it needs to also be as real to life as possible. Thanks for the help.

Sorry bout the two posts in a row. I wasn't looking. The head could probably be made just a little smaller. I need some help with showing the gender of him.

I did what you told me, and used the forum's uploading tool. Okay, now, does anyone have any suggestions as to what should be changed, if anything?

How's this?

Oh, ha ha ha! Gotcha.

So, what will this do for me?

I'm using Photoshop.

OOOOHHHH. HA HA HA! I think that I finally figured it out, after looking at the picture. The whole thing is at an angle and it needs to be level with the viewers eyes, which it's not.

Thanks for making it smaller. How'd you do that? Oh, when you say he looks insane, are talking about the eyes?

Hey again. Well, like I said, I'm back with my character. I think that I did a nice job with the shading, but I still want someone to tell me what they think of it.

Oh, gotcha. What you're saying is to look at the perspective points to get a good view of how the shading should probably be.

So in other words, I need to look at some pictures of brick walls to really get a perspective on how to draw one. That's probably the best thing to do right now, like you said. Thanks again for the help.

Whee, been way too long since I've commented on these things

This is definitely a good start, but as Scott pointed out, it does need a teeny bit of work.

The thing that stands out most to me is the door, it just doesn't quite seem to fit with the 'off-kilter' look you've given the rest of the scene. The top of the door should really be following the gradiant of the ground, ie - leaning 'down' to the right. And of course, the handle is huge.

I'd also take another look at the graffiti - it looks almost too neat to be real. And the wall - although you've given it a few smudges to make it look dirty - is 95% spotless.

Finally, as scott mentioned, shading. I see you've done the 'outline' of the backwall/ground, but unless you've got some artificial light-source, there really should be quite big slanty shadows around the place.

But yes, nicely done

Forgot to ask something: How do I make the wall and the graffiti look real?

Sweet. That helps me out a lot. I'll probably be back for some help with my character. The shading is my biggest problem, I think. Thanks for the help.

Oh, I see. It's the difference between a sharp, crisp line, and a piece of crap excuse for a line. I'll remember that on my future drawings. One more thing: How did you do that shading. As in, how did you make the shadow see through?

Ok. Explain to me one thing: What does anti-aliasing do?

Wow! That looks great. That gives me something to work with. Oh, and the spots on the wall were supposed to be paint that happened to just be on there. I like the colors that you made it. It looks more like a wall. Thanks for the help. Still, if you have any more suggestions, then I'll take 'em. Also, I was wondering if I should stick with that style? I don't know if it looks good or not.

Well listen, if one of you (or both of you) wanted to take this photo and show me how to really make it look good, then be my guest. Like I said, I'm not a good artist, and I realize that I don't need to be, but I do need to know a little bit of the basics about scaling and shading. If you can give me any help with these, then I would be more than glad. I just need a step in the right direction is all.