RedRyder
03-09-2013, 10:18 PM
Since the first time ive started doing portraits, ive been trying out different methods to give it a real painter feel while achieving photo realism. photo realism on its own is extremely difficult to achieve, so im not disappointed if i havent gotten there yet, but i think i reached the painted look :) im sooooooo happy i finally figured it out. I may be wrong, so ill let you guys decide :)
have i hit my goal?
http://i684.photobucket.com/albums/vv207/SurfingAlien528/cynthia_zps4c4adeca.png
instead of using multiple layers, blend modes, brushes, etc., i used a single layer the entire time, as well as the same brush, for the face. for the freckles i used a seperate layer on the soft light blend mode, as well as a separate layer for the hair. i had to do the two to add photo realistic elements. i didnt used the smudge tool, i never do really, but blended the colors naturally with painting. the brush itself mixes the colors as a real brush would if you didnt clean it out with water after every dab. hope you guys like it!
have i hit my goal?
http://i684.photobucket.com/albums/vv207/SurfingAlien528/cynthia_zps4c4adeca.png
instead of using multiple layers, blend modes, brushes, etc., i used a single layer the entire time, as well as the same brush, for the face. for the freckles i used a seperate layer on the soft light blend mode, as well as a separate layer for the hair. i had to do the two to add photo realistic elements. i didnt used the smudge tool, i never do really, but blended the colors naturally with painting. the brush itself mixes the colors as a real brush would if you didnt clean it out with water after every dab. hope you guys like it!