Let me show you how it's done.

Let me show you how it's done.
Every child is an artist. The problem is how to remain an artist once we grow up. ~Pablo Picasso
Showing posts with label finishing touches. Show all posts
Showing posts with label finishing touches. Show all posts

Tuesday, August 16, 2011

Step 4: Skull Details



The main details in the skull were definitely the teeth. The smallest brush was used. Shape corrections in the skull were made also.

Wednesday, August 3, 2011

Step 4: A Realistic Portrait



The reference is the guide the entire way through. Studying the shape of the face and concentrating on the lights and darks, along with smooth blending allows for a convincing Amy Winehouse.

Friday, July 8, 2011

Step 5: Details



Finishing touches are in the detail. In this case, it was creating the feathers to be more realistic and adding the splatter of gold. In many cases, you have to know when to walk away from a piece. You can render all you want but, in most cases, enough is enough and as an artist you have to know when you've got enough "ingredients". Adding more gold to the outline contributed to the finishing touches.