_{**Holo, everyone! 😁**} ![Noxicc6.png](https://files.peakd.com/file/peakd-hive/jijisaurart/23tHdQDcNBn9d6TzjgT6pQz3HUERmSd366VRSNUwr9us7mdRDXBX8EBsfNJdHWCcxNQL1.png) - Sketch I always choose to start with a light colored pen. Since Noxic structure is symmetrical, I use the symmetrical ruler to help me. 😃 It is a very helpful tool because, as a human, I cannot draw a very similar side, and it is a time saver. 😆

![Noxicc5.png](https://files.peakd.com/file/peakd-hive/jijisaurart/23xViMaScGrpdfjCUiquc78gkoXWRhCPsHcjyBQ37f8KR3K81kuuUR1QqecLo8tTgX9Lk.png)

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- line art and base color During the line art is a faster process since I just did the other side. What I am just bummed out about is the eraser feature of the symmetrical ruler. I can use the invisible pen (the opposite of the opaque pen), but it would be better if I were using the vector eraser, so it would snap to the adjacent lines. And if you noticed, I accidentally unclipped layer of sprayed a light blue color on the bottom. The bucket tool (fill color) is also not applicable in the symmetrical ruler. _{![image.png](https://files.peakd.com/file/peakd-hive/jijisaurart/23tbiE7B77yudFJknvbnQ7BTJSkGtwAd9JzeunyGSXqW6MzfzHJ9W3Ex2MngGo5pu38GG.png)} [source](https://celclipsupportprod.s3-ap-northeast-1.amazonaws.com/faq_article_body/5fbf/181491/7vif8ja5cgyjx9icxwer1hhhlymfkfsn7zixjoi9znuoylonm2/en-us/image) ![Noxicc3.png](https://files.peakd.com/file/peakd-hive/jijisaurart/242Y7ZyejaLJAmP5Kz5H3iPEgwqeorrbmrhbsBA1Bsh6Vvkasuy4duBp8LEFHtq6qdh7f.png) - shading I guess the symmetrical ruler only applies when you are using pens, excluding fill color tools. A great tool for me is the color-pick tool. I can easily copy the color from the original art, but not always, as it is affected by the lightness or darkness. I believe most of the digital drawing platform, even the free ones, has this tool. ## Fan Art ![Noxicc1.png](https://files.peakd.com/file/peakd-hive/jijisaurart/23zkpRftDocEwh3WXZhvnTL8PXKuczrEvDFuqa4jDJZnFW9a5b9VN4xJZnwEHkDNwn77i.png) I always finish the subject first before proceeding with the background. The problem with this is that sometimes I am so caught up with the subject that I become *lazy* with the background. 😫 I tried to copy the grass on the reference, but damn, it was hard. I gave up and just looked for a grass brush from my inventory. I suck at making grass haha! Software: Clip Studio Paint Pro That is it for this art blog. I will see you at the next one! 📸 All photos are owned and taken by me, otherwise credited. ©️jijisaurart 💖 NFT Showroom: Chibis on Hive 🖌 Open for commissions!!! 😊 [Reference](https://i.pinimg.com/736x/f4/04/89/f404894111d0c56b9304a1cb2d70e961.jpg)

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