R.Hrynkiewicz tutorial

Tutorial

Step-by-step:

This is the second tutorial.

Picture: "Fury"
(Inspired by art of Richard Corben).

Step 1

The first step is the sketching stage. It's where I put on paper what I visualized. This one is a 2B 0,7 mm mechanical pencil on 120 grams grainy paper drawing. I scanned it @ 600 dpi into the computer. Combining pencil drawings with computer color is my favorite way to do things, though I sometimes sketch straight on the pc, using my tablet, when I have the image worked out in my head. Otherwise I prefer good old pencil and paper :)

Step 2

Then I clean up the sketch, block in some shadows and define all elements. Some elements are redrawn, image dimentions are decided upon etc.

Step 3

I create a second layer, in "multiply" mode. I lay down all basic colors. This stage is where I decide about lighting and palette. I save the image in PSD format.
I drop (combine) the color layer, and start working on the details. Working with Painter and layers is still not what it is in Photoshop, so dropping the layer is sometimes necessary, especially when using some low opacity brushes.
This is also the time to make last minute changes (the dead guy sitting to the right of the elevator door) and additions (the file cabinet and painting on the left wall).

Step 4

The final touches and retouches. I look at the picture again, and redo some detail, adjust colors here and there.

I hope it's been informative/educational in some way.
If you'd like me to do another tutorial, have some comments or question, feel free to contact me at mcf@McF-AsyluM.com