Illustrating Chinese Dragon - Part 1

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  November 30, 2008 in Digital Painting, Tutorials

  Software: GIMP or Adobe Photoshop
  Level: Intermediate
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• Mumbai Firemen

  November 27, 2008 in Artwork, Digital Painting

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• Illustrate A Peacock

  November 23, 2008 in Artwork, Tutorials, Vector

  Software: Inkscape (or Adobe Illustrator)
  Level: Advanced
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• Self Portrait

  November 20, 2008 in Artwork, Digital Painting

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• Illustrate a Genie Lamp

  November 16, 2008 in Tutorials, Vector

  Software: Inkscape (or Adobe Illustrator)
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