Found a reference. I made sure it had a good contrast, with many very dark and very light places.
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Second, I adjusted the image for even more contrast, and a hint of warmth,
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On a flat background, I blocked in the basic shape and shades of the image.
The canvas I used was 3600x5100, or 12 in. x 17 in. at 300 dpi. This allows for a good amount of detail, but might be hard for a slower computer to handle.
The canvas I used was 3600x5100, or 12 in. x 17 in. at 300 dpi. This allows for a good amount of detail, but might be hard for a slower computer to handle.
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I see painting usually like focusing a camera: you start loose and fuzzy, with little detail, and just gradually focus in on the image. Here I added detail on his face, and sharpened the outlines of his form.
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More detail, but I began to realize how wrong much of my facial proportions were.
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And here is where I fixed most of those, through a re-examination of the source.
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And even more details!
As a note, my version looks much like the source so I could practice. The personalization comes later.
As a note, my version looks much like the source so I could practice. The personalization comes later.
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In this one I really focused on the contrast of the image, a part I had not given too much attention before.
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More details, and a bit of moisture and shine to make him look wet and luscious.
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And that is all for the copying!
Changed his mouth and eye for a bit of "Hey there"
Changed his mouth and eye for a bit of "Hey there"
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I've always loved selective colors, and decided to include that here. Used a new ref for his eye color, which is a tasty honey/caramel/molasses type thing. I chose blue for his shirt and the background to help his eye stand out.
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A bit of StarKid art, and ta-da!
Final result
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