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I've left the Layers palette in again, as I did in the Self Portrait WIP, just to show my routine for separating stuff. It works for me. :shrug:

This is about 3½ hours in. I'm still torn. Part of me likes it, but a larger part doesn't. I think I'm missing my vector outlines.

As before, the sketch lines and colour palettes (one for the hair, one for the face) are temporary - having them on their own layers is a great help, easily turn off and onable... :O_o:

So yeah, it's progressing, but I'm probably going to reinstate the outlines like I've used on previous pieces.

Cheers for looking. :bow:


Edit: lowered the opacity of the sketch lines since they were blocking out most of the detail. Also added some vector outline detail. :)
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*I added 'paraphernalia' to the keywords. If you were looking for paraphernalia but found this, I 'm very sorry. :giggle:
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*paulnery Apr 7, 2012  Professional Digital Artist
I am impressed. So many layers ... I get stressed when I have more than 3...:)
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=BikerScout Apr 7, 2012  Hobbyist General Artist
This one's a few years old now. I tend to use far fewer layers these days! :D
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~aeonic Jul 19, 2006
When you get colors, do you sample them directly from the source image or do you estimate them on your own?
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=BikerScout Jul 19, 2006  Hobbyist General Artist
That's entirely up to you really and how well you think you can judge. I often pick what I think looks right by eye and use that, but selecting directly from a source image can be useful too. It's whatever works for you.

I guess if you're trying to recreate it 100% accurately, pick from the source using the eyedropper tool, but I'm all for a bit of artistic flair. :)
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~aeonic Jul 19, 2006
Aye, aye. Thanks.

I may start sampling from the image and then move to using my eye, once I get a better grasp on color.

My concept of color theory is lacking, at best. XD
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~XMenacer Jan 15, 2006
I think you should try completing it without your vector outlines. You have a great start here. I think going out on a limb sometimes, however hard it may be, can be a great learning tool. Or if you choose to keep the outlines, Ill still enjoy it. Keep up the good work man.
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=BikerScout Jan 15, 2006  Hobbyist General Artist
It actually looks ok without them, but I'm still not sure. Maybe when everything is completed, it'll pull it all together.

Thanks for the input, it's very much appreciated. :D
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~conner-of-dragnet Jan 14, 2006
Now that is nice. I am like wow. The skin tone is beautiful and the hair is coming out great.
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=BikerScout Jan 15, 2006  Hobbyist General Artist
Thanks very much. :thumbsup: :D

The hair you see here is only temporary. I had to search through a few tutorials to work out how to get the effect I'm after for the hair. It's coming along pretty well, and should be posted soon, along with the walkthrough.tutorial for this piece. :)
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~rankorx Jan 14, 2006   Writer
Heh, you perfectionist. Your work is very sophisticated stuff, I don't know what you can complain about. Honestly!!! Hehe, anyways, good stuff man.
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