How to paint a portrait

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The illustrations is visible here : Digital Portrait.
Feel free to write me questions if you have.

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  • I started with Sketching the general shape of the subject. The brush I used is similar to a real pencil.
  • I set the Sketch layer blending mode to Multiply and I created a new layer filled with two colors.
  • I started painting without adding details just for understand lights and shadows.
  • You can use any brush you want but the secret is to set a low ”flow rate of stroke”. Usually 10% or 17%.
  • I brushed for some hours, adjust details. Another small secret is the use of the Dodge tool (O) for special effects. (see the eye!)

Download the brushes I used for painting here:
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