Ongoing attempt at Digital Painting

[webwize]

Picked a color basic color scheme now and filled in all the flats, next up shading and highlights, quite happy so far...

[simonabela27]

The art is good.
But your color shades needs more contrast

[webwize]

Hi All

Hope you had a great xmas, today was the first chance I have had to get back onto the PC so I thought I would have another go at working on my drawing. This time I have been working on the shading, still plenty to do but this is where I have got to so far

[dv8_fx]

Looks good... Try experimenting with mask layer gradient tool shading?

Create the mask layer on areas you want to shade. Make the selection active, and use the gradient tool with specific light to dark color tones to add shades in gradients..... If you dont like the result, repeat the process.

[webwize]

Thanks Dv8 I will have a go later and see what results I get, would you suggest this is done on an overlay layer?

Cheers

[Paul]

Yeah do new layers with differing levels of shade and even texture.
A new layer for every new variation.

[webwize]

Finished off the basic shading, I will try some of the masking effects another time but for now I have to admit I am happy with the results. I think I would also like to try some more realistic shading but again that will have to wait a bit.

Thanks for all your help so far I have found this a really satisfying and helpful experience. Of course more suggestions etc are always welcome.

[Paul]

I thought this might help you further down your path mate COLOR BLENDING TUT