A Work in Progress: Guardian of the Lake



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Guardian of the Lake
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Original image


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Use the texture from the source followed by "Them Clones"

Creation of Guardian of the Lake : Step 1

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Create a body for the monster. Fill with color corrected texture.

Creation of Guardian of the Lake : Step 2

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Create some detailed strokes.

Creation of Guardian of the Lake : Step 3

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Now let's pay some attention to the head.

Creation of Guardian of the Lake : Step 4

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Apply the texture to the head.

Creation of Guardian of the Lake : Step 5

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Now for the really delicate steps, let's begin with the shadows.

Creation of Guardian of the Lake : Step 6

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Then, more highlights. Proceed by painting the textures with a soft brush.

Creation of Guardian of the Lake : Step 7

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All together blending the tones.

Creation of Guardian of the Lake : Step 8

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The final thing (almost).

Creation of Guardian of the Lake : Step 9

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Add a lens flare & mask out the center.

Creation of Guardian of the Lake : Step 10

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Time for some more highlights.
Proceed by laying the sunset source @ Pin Light, then mask out the required part.

Creation of Guardian of the Lake : Step 11

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Color correct some parts of the lake view. Separate corrections are required on different parts.

Creation of Guardian of the Lake : Step 12

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Overlay the sunset atop the lake.

Creation of Guardian of the Lake : Step 13

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Overlay the monster & treat yourself to a coffee.

Creation of Guardian of the Lake : Step 14

Final result

Creation of Guardian of the Lake : Final Result

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