Example Project - image 1 - student project

The above image is my initial drawing -- just a simple black outline on one layer in Photoshop, and a 50% gray background on another layer.

Example Project - image 2 - student project

This image is my "safe base" where I used the pen tool to fill in my outline and show Photoshop exactly where I want to add color.

Example Project - image 3 - student project

The above image is my flat color layer. I used a pale brown, a light blue, and a dark brown as my foundation colors.

Example Project - image 4 - student project

I added shadows to my base colors. I used a soft brush with lower opacity and flow (see the Glossary if you don't know what those terms mean) to add the shadows.

Example Project - image 5 - student project

I added highlights using a pale yellow color, a soft brush for the softer ("diffuse") light, and then a harder brush for the backlighting ("rim light").

Example Project - image 6 - student project

I used a soft round brush with low opacity and flow to create a basic yellow background wash.

All done! What do you think?

Adams Eberwein

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