08-16-2013, 05:53 AM
The edge control thing is something you are just going to have to put time and practice into(,aside from reading those helpful explanations posted earlier(,there are a few in the resources thread as well.))
As for the rendering thing. You can try making a new layer and drawing a "render level zone" with reduced opacity before you get into the actual rendering. That way when you get to the border of each zone you know to aim for level "x" of finish inside of the zone. This should keep you from fully rendering, getting into the groove, and suddenly it's 60% of the piece full rendered and ooooops. This will hopefully help you develop better self control and awareness of when to stop over time.
As for the rendering thing. You can try making a new layer and drawing a "render level zone" with reduced opacity before you get into the actual rendering. That way when you get to the border of each zone you know to aim for level "x" of finish inside of the zone. This should keep you from fully rendering, getting into the groove, and suddenly it's 60% of the piece full rendered and ooooops. This will hopefully help you develop better self control and awareness of when to stop over time.