A Work in Progress: The Magic Sphere



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The Magic Sphere
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step 1 of 18

light ink sketch with a wash over it.

Creation of The Magic Sphere: Step 1

step 2 of 18

little more definition to sketch and start background
All the tools used are brushes , smudge tools, and layers through out this work, no filters or pen tools used. This was all done the same as a traditional oil painting except for the layers and smudge tool.

Creation of The Magic Sphere: Step 2

step 3 of 18

darken and define more.

Creation of The Magic Sphere: Step 3

step 4 of 18

work on face , lay in some of the foreground structure

Creation of The Magic Sphere: Step 4

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Creation of The Magic Sphere: Step 5

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Creation of The Magic Sphere: Step 6

step 7 of 18

work on foreground and am not pleased with the distracting
light in background

Creation of The Magic Sphere: Step 7

step 8 of 18

darken background area

Creation of The Magic Sphere: Step 8

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Creation of The Magic Sphere: Step 9

step 10 of 18

Creation of The Magic Sphere: Step 10

step 11 of 18

getting the main character close to what I want and four ground.

Creation of The Magic Sphere: Step 11

step 12 of 18

add more characters on seperate layer

Creation of The Magic Sphere: Step 12

step 13 of 18

finish the rats and add globe

Creation of The Magic Sphere: Step 13

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Creation of The Magic Sphere: Step 14

step 15 of 18

I now think the sphere is not were I want it

Creation of The Magic Sphere: Step 15

step 16 of 18

bring the sphere to the middle so it is more natural looking. ( Did I say I was going to make changes ? - lol )

Creation of The Magic Sphere: Step 16

step 17 of 18

Almost done

Creation of The Magic Sphere: Step 17

step 18 of 18

Adjust colors , and contrast on main character to make him stand out more plus the four ground and finished !

Creation of The Magic Sphere: Step 18

Final result

Creation of The Magic Sphere: Final Result

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author says:

thanks guys, not much fancy stuff, just freehand drawing and a whole lot of blending.

(5 years and 3494 days ago)
author says:

thanks guys, not much fancy stuff, just freehand drawing and a whole lot of blending.

(5 years and 3494 days ago)