Pictorial Portraits Using Digital Techniques
Sketch to Line: Shadow Map 3
A course by Alex de Marcos García , Illustrator
About the video: Sketch to Line: Shadow Map 3
Overview
“Here we will continue to apply shadows and nuances to our background.”
In this video lesson Alex de Marcos García addresses the topic: Sketch to Line: Shadow Map 3, which is part of the Domestika online course: Pictorial Portraits Using Digital Techniques. Learn how to use Photoshop to create illustrations using pixels as brushstrokes.
Partial transcription of the video
“Now that we have this done. let's create the cast shadow. Shadows have nuances; they might not be very noticeable in the background. Let's apply a much darker color. Press the OPTION key to bring up the color picker. We can choose a shade that complements our design while ensuring it is dark enough. gray it a little. These edges are illuminated. yet this particular one creates a shadow effect. as we saw with the lighting. We've created a slightly harsh edge. but we aim to avoid a very strong shadow effect in this area. We now use the blender brush. Clean it thoroughly. similar to wiping it ...”
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Course summary for: Pictorial Portraits Using Digital Techniques
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Digital Illustration, Digital Painting, Portrait Drawing
Alex de Marcos García
A course by Alex de Marcos García
Madrid-born artist Alex de Marcos has dedicated himself for over 10 years to illustrating pieces for all areas of illustration, from creations for the publishing market to advertising pieces for agencies in different countries. His works have been printed in children's books, Kurt Cobain's biography, stickers for Instagram, advertising for Coca-cola, Nike, Fnac, Bombay, and many other renowned brands.
He has painted paintings for film decoration such as the Spanish film Get Her... If You Can and murals for Mercedes Fashion Week and the Madrid City Hall. He has been recognized internationally with different awards, including Silver in the illustration category at ADCI (Italy).
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