`ToolKitten

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Behind the scenes: Enter the Comic World, Volume 4Good morning!

And we're onto round four!
American Comics!
Featuring!!!:
:iconvalstaples: Val Staples - For nearly a decade, Val Staples has been a name known throughout comics. From his early days a Hi-Fi Color, to his publishing days as MVCreations' president where they released titles like He-Man and Rob Zombie's Spook Show, Val is well-known for his coloring as well as repaying his debt to artists despite being owned tens of thousands by CrossGen. Val's most recent color work includes X-Men First Class, Incognito, the award-winning Criminal series and the upcoming Destroyer mini-series at Marvel.
And..!
:iconbakanekonei: Nei Ruffino - Best Colorist of the World. ~_^ (yes I am biased). But seriously, Quoted from neiruffino.com: " Nei Ruffino entered the world of comic book coloring after several years as a tattoo artist . Following successful runs on Dragonlance and Forgotten Realms for Devils Due Productions, she now colors sBehind the scenes: Enter the Comic World, Volume 4 by `OneFreeInternet

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The Verdict... Some serious issues to address.The subject: on Community.
--Note: this was part of my journal and it was suggested to me to make it an editorial. So here it is. *edited language for.. a presentable read*. --
SO. this is getting irritating. Why is it that I have to spend my entire evening lurking on the current DD's in the footer to quell any flaming sessions that are going on, on today's DD's, every second of the day...?

*speaking generally to everyone who did this before*:
No, seriously? this is wrong. Very wrong. If you are guilty of this, I won't condemn you, just rethink the stuff you do for the future... You insult and hurt people blindly, and then complain "dA is going to hell"?!(yes, someone actually said that, while dishing out a nice white-hot flame at someone they don't know for their physical attributes)
.... Who is making it so? Certainly not those innocent artists.

. Instead of separating yourself from the community.. do something to make it better, if you really caThe Verdict... Some serious issues to address. by `OneFreeInternet

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`ToolKitten

Nei Ruffino
Artist | Professional | Digital Art

United States

A professional penciller working on comic covers for companies like zenescope and big dog ink, as well as a professional colorist for DC.

Tools I use for drawing are a mechanical drafting pencil and HB lead, tools for coloring are Intous 5 medium and Adobe Photoshop CS6

www.neipaints.com

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wibbly wobbly streamy weamy time

Journal Entry: Thu May 2, 2013, 3:52 PM

_{time to stream some crows and bubble gun goodness! (crows first) Http://www.livestream.com/fingerpaintingwithnei}

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Mood: Tired
Listening to: new phoenix and the neighborhood
Reading: books of blood by clive barker
Watching: dr who and a shitload of star trek
Playing: fire emblem awakening

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May 2, 2013 wibbly wobbly streamy weamy time
Apr 18, 2013 soulfire livestream
Apr 17, 2013 talent follow up
Apr 16, 2013 no talent
Apr 14, 2013 how to work with publishers (advice)
Apr 4, 2013 beauties in their environments livestream
Mar 27, 2013 livestream live
Mar 24, 2013 massive j scott livestream coloringm still going
Mar 17, 2013 livestream morning
Feb 19, 2013 london super comic con!

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~mochii-queen: jesus...Ypu're such amazing ! Love your style!! :3
Thu Mar 28, 2013, 8:02 AM
*SukiMitchell: you are my Shero!...
Wed Mar 27, 2013, 10:56 AM
~QTcomics: HELLO I'M ALSO MAKING A COMIC BOOK CALLED LADY DEVIL [link] AND I WOULD LOVE IT IF U COULD HELP ME PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE
Wed Jan 23, 2013, 7:56 AM
~RavynDarkwood: Your art is really good. c: Watching!!
Wed Jan 9, 2013, 5:41 AM
~ibo007: I love your work keep on , it inspierd me
Tue Jan 8, 2013, 8:04 PM
=TammyHylian: You r the master of comics
Fri Jan 4, 2013, 4:27 PM
~mechanicalfiend: joan of arc is so sexy!
Tue Dec 18, 2012, 12:52 PM
~K41N-ChrisKeller: Just wanted to say how awesome your work was for the cover of New Guardians #0. The digital copy had both the inked work and the finished cover, and your colors alone really made that pop
Tue Oct 9, 2012, 8:22 AM
~HayllaTConde: You are very talented
Wed Sep 19, 2012, 11:07 AM
*JAton-Ra: Elias told me to check out your work. You are amazing!
Sat Aug 4, 2012, 6:12 PM
~Arianna42: I love your work! Amazing stuff! <3
Mon Jul 30, 2012, 2:00 PM
=27littlespoons: Your work is fantastic and your livestream has helped teach me how to color on PhotoShop better than anything else out so far. :]
Sun Jul 22, 2012, 4:56 PM
~coloradorebel: I just have to say your work is beyond amazing!!!!
Sun Jul 8, 2012, 4:22 AM
*C3NTRIC: Amazing work, your very inspirational
Fri Jun 29, 2012, 9:57 AM
!Zoomer58: Hello from Canada, eh!
Tue Jun 26, 2012, 2:45 PM

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~de-SANTO 15 hours ago New member Hobbyist Traditional Artist

Great gallery. I loved it.

~jbMunson May 7, 2013 Professional Digital Artist

Amazing work!

~Zaigwast May 4, 2013

Greetings' !

has a great honor and pleasure to announce you that your art was selected in the "#12 Monthly Art Promoting Contest [03.05.2013] "

Congratulation !

, you can check it here -> [link]

PS: Feel free to submit your great art to us and join us if did not yet have the chance

~BaconPett May 1, 2013 General Artist

you're amazing with colors, Fantastic job, seriously ^^

~gormaul Apr 29, 2013 New member

Amazing Gallery!

I can't wait to frame the prints you signed for me this weekend at C2E2!
Big Dog Ink should lock you up!

'till next time, Jake.

~ashleycon123 Apr 28, 2013 Professional Artisan Crafter

Yo've got some great stuff please take a look at my page

~maironmatos Apr 26, 2013

Fantastic job!

*Dbphotographyandart Apr 24, 2013 Hobbyist Digital Artist

Your work is amazing. To you have any advice on how to get to your level?

`ToolKitten May 3, 2013 Professional Digital Artist

work tirelessly for the next 7 years and dont follow others work too closely and focus more on your own.

~Baredog Apr 23, 2013

Hey Nei,
Beautiful images.... love the gallery.

Cheers, Barry.

~LordPoptartIV Apr 22, 2013 Traditional Artist

Please don't get upset at me but alot of your works should have mature content tags. I mean no insult to you at all!

`ToolKitten Apr 24, 2013 Professional Digital Artist

the ones that require them according to da rules have them, thank you,.

~LordPoptartIV Apr 24, 2013 Traditional Artist

Sorry, Just trying to be a little protective.

*Darukin Apr 22, 2013

love your works!

~HinataNumber1Fan Apr 19, 2013 Hobbyist General Artist

You have been featured on my front page as someone I love and support!~

P.S. I love your work a lot

`ToolKitten Apr 19, 2013 Professional Digital Artist

thanks so much!!

~HinataNumber1Fan Apr 19, 2013 Hobbyist General Artist

No problem

Your art inspires me to become better :3 You're an idol of mine

~TheCraftyMaiden Apr 19, 2013 Hobbyist Artisan Crafter

I love your work. Thank you for sharing!

~LiquidChaos Apr 18, 2013

You have an amazing gallery, and it is inspiring having read the recent piece about 'everyone starts somewhere' hard to remember that everyone else is working just as hard to be good.

~Drawing-4Ever Apr 17, 2013

You have a beautiful gallery.

*ArtChrissieTaft Apr 14, 2013 New member Hobbyist Traditional Artist

your gallery is amazing

so talented

~kaitlynnasslebell Apr 11, 2013 Hobbyist Photographer

I love your art looks amazing

~ILoveShin Apr 10, 2013

Omg! I love your Gallery.. Your work is amazing!!!

*netbunny Apr 10, 2013

Your work is Amazing.

I have only recently discovered the joys of drawing and I hope that with time and practice I will have a fraction of your talent.

Thank you for sharing your work. Your an inspiration.

~Theisriber Apr 8, 2013 Hobbyist Digital Artist

Your work is amazing... One of the best I must say...
It's a joy to browse your gallery, and love every single line you make.
Just fan-fucking-tastic!

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