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A Work in Progress: Guardian of the Lake
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Guardian of the Lake
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Original image
step 1 of 14
Use the texture from the source followed by "Them Clones"
step 2 of 14
Create a body for the monster. Fill with color corrected texture.
step 3 of 14
Create some detailed strokes.
step 4 of 14
Now let's pay some attention to the head.
step 5 of 14
Apply the texture to the head.
step 6 of 14
Now for the really delicate steps, let's begin with the shadows.
step 7 of 14
Then, more highlights. Proceed by painting the textures with a soft brush.
step 8 of 14
All together blending the tones.
step 9 of 14
The final thing (almost).
step 10 of 14
Add a lens flare & mask out the center.
step 11 of 14
Time for some more highlights.
Proceed by laying the sunset source @ Pin Light, then mask out the required part.
step 12 of 14
Color correct some parts of the lake view. Separate corrections are required on different parts.
step 13 of 14
Overlay the sunset atop the lake.
step 14 of 14
Overlay the monster & treat yourself to a coffee.
Final result
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