IF- Secret

If you couldn't tell I've been exploring and learning alot with hair...and girls are so much fun showing that off!

PROCESS:


Step1: Pre-Sketch 
      (Created using my DRAW/ERASE method.)
Step2: Finalize Lines.
Step3: Bold Value. 
      (Instead of slowly building up value, you just throw it down!)
Step4: Crisp Value 
      (Simplify and solidify all values into crisp shapes. No gradients)
Step5: Blend/smooth 
       (This is where the magic occurs...You smooth out the harsh traistions and often redefine the structure alltogether. With this step I created a temp layer above my main one and paint until you are about to paint over where you've already painted...then you merge it down and make a new layer above it. Keeps things clean and natural looking. See below for a screenshot of my layers...)
Step6: Finalize
     (This typical step is where you throw everything in the book at it. Warp, auto features, repaint areas, etc. Basically until it FEELS right.)






Basic Layer breakdown:
I thought it would be neat to show the basic structure I used with my layers to create this illustration.... except for the LINES layer set on multiply, I worked traditionally...from ground up.
















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