1. For this image, I did the rough sketch straight in photoshop, and I separated each characters and BG into different layers. That way, it would be easier to adjust the compositition.
3.When I colored my work, I used the basic ink brush, but under the option Brushes> Other Dynamics> Opacity Jitter> I switched the Control from off to Pen Pressure. And the brush always had 100% opacity level.
5. The light source was coming for the right side of her face, so the highlight on the hair would also be on the right. Always keep it consistent and limited at the same time.
7. Making the lace, it would be easier to put it on a separate layer. I made the basic shape and fill it with the base color.
9. On making the tattoo, I created a new layer. And I painted the tattoo shapes a solid black.
11. When I started coloring this guy, I realized that his nose, mouth and chin were not lined up properly.
13. I didn't add any more highlight on his face since I don't want him to compete too much with the girl on the foreground. But his hair could have a bit more highlight.
15. Working on the furry animals, I would keep the fur in various directions instead going on one. By doing so it would helped to create the three dimensional shape of the animals.
17. I was constantly zooming out (Ctrl + -) on my work a lot, because it's like viewing your image from a distance, and it would be much easier to spot errors on perspective and the image flow in general.
19. Then I would double click on the gray layer, and an effect window would emerge then I selected Bevel and Emboss> Texture and adjust the scale = 750% with depth = +46% and press OK.
21. I.I selected the gradation tool II.then I clicked on the gradation box on the top left, and a new window came out where I picked the color. III.I select the gradation path into Radial.
23. And finally I switch that Gradation Layer mode from Normal into Soft light.
Steps B
2.The next step was lying down the color base and deciding the light source. To create a sense of space, I would do a full value contrast on the girl, but more subtle in value for the rest of the characters and background.
4. When I worked on the face, I always flipped the image horizontally so I could spot any unbalance feature of the face. On coloring the lips, I would make the outer edge of the lips soft, and soft dot for the highlight.
6.At parts where I felt messy, I would use an airbrush (pen pressure on Opacity jitter) to blend the color better, but remember to make both the edges of the highlight and cast shadow to remain crisp!
8. Then I would add the shadow underneath and start making the holes on each laces.
10. The next simple step that does the trick was switching the Normal layer mode into Soft Light on the Layers Window. Done~
12. So I fixed the lips' center point to align with the nose, and also added some chin. Hmmm... he looks more sexay now. (lol)
14. I also added a rim light on his right side to distance him from the background and the rabbit character.
It's a very useful and effective technique.
16. After making the individual furs, I would lay some shade using an airbrush to blend them better. I added a bit of highlight on the rabbit's chin, nose and eyes.
18. When I finished working on my Background, I would add some texture. The way I made mine was by making a new layer and fill it in with dark gray.
20. Then I made that layer mode into Soft light, with 71% Opacity. Then I added the flower petal. For the final touch, I would make a new layer on the top of all layers, and put some gradation.
22. This was the result. The yellow area would indicate the lighter area.
Done yay.
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5 Comments
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priscilla
posted 2008-06-22
5 stars for helpfulness. Best tutorial i've seen from/on deviantart! thanks ethe!
bluelily
posted 2008-06-17
I'm not an artist, but it's an interesting tutorial, must be helpful for other who use photoshop
bingo
posted 2008-06-15
yooo dude you promised to teach me on the spot, this doesn't count
wayne54
posted 2008-06-15
hey nice tutorial there ethe
wahyu
posted 2008-06-15
nice tutorial, I cant draw or anything but, kudos!!
5 stars for helpfulness. Best tutorial i've seen from/on
deviantart! thanks ethe!
I'm not an artist, but it's an interesting tutorial, must be
helpful for other who use photoshop
yooo dude you promised to teach me on the spot, this doesn't
count
hey nice tutorial there ethe
nice tutorial, I cant draw or anything but, kudos!!