For this step you will use the line art as a guide. It will also help if you paint in from background to foreground, using darker shades for the foreground (areas with more contrast) and lighter shades where there is less contrast. Note: In general you want to view any art piece in layers: foreground, midÂground, and background. Give them three different levels of shade working from back to front and from light to dark, with the foreground being the darkest. In the case of this Wilber tutorial I only used two layers: a foreground layer and a background layer. As a result, I used the different shades to separate dark and light shapes.
In this step you will give the illusion of a threeÂdimensional character. I find that people + '
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generally perceive depth better in monotones than in color, so at this stage I work in monotones then add color in a later stage. Save the image and name it (03 Depth.xcf ). To add depth while using monotones, draw on the background layer with a soft circle brush. Use dark shades for shading and lighter shades for highlights. TIP: Take this step slowly, and don't be too eager to add very dark shades or overÂbright highlights too early in the process. Add depth slowly.
It is a good idea to use references of what you will be drawing throughout the process of creating the art piece. Reference materials are hardcopy, digital concept sketches, finished works, or photographs. Reference materials include details such as eyes, fur, texture, and so forth. Reference materials help to define a style guide for artistic creations and to get the desired effect. As you progress, set your “Line Art� layer’s