Creating Sprites  by NEMESIS
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Since there is almost nothing in this section COBRA asked
me to do an  article. So here it is!!! (COBRA - The
graphics section has grown a bit since NEMESIS wrote
that!!! Before I let NEMESIS get on with it, I'll first
point out that he's QUANTUM's newest member. NEMESIS has
already done quite a few pics for us, and they're damn
good, so if you want any drawing tips - read on)

Well I can't really review anything as the only art
package I use is Acorn's  !Paint and this is very good for
such a small program. Well since I can't do anything else
I may as well take you through the process of drawing a
sprite or picture (whichever !!!). 

Firstly create the sprite, setting any options that you
want. (Even the most simple-minded gimboid should be able
to do this !!!) Next I usually draw the basic outline of
the shape I want, this is basically a trial and error
process, but you will get it right, honest ! Next take the
zoom to about 4:1 in Mode 13 or 8:1 in mode 21 or 28 and
make sure there are no gaps in the lines and then fill
everything in the required colours. Next comes the shading
(this is where an art package would come in handy) as yo