Guided Project: Bring Your Sketch to Life with Lighting and Color in Photoshop

Refining Lights, Shadows and Textures - Gauntlets

A guided project by Joel Santana , Digital Painting Instructor

Digital Painting Instructor. Berkeley, United States.
Joined April 2002
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About the video: Refining Lights, Shadows and Textures - Gauntlets

Overview

“In this video, we’re going to use a photographic texture for the gauntlets and add some rust effects here as well.”

In this video lesson Domestika addresses the topic: Refining Lights, Shadows and Textures - Gauntlets, which is part of the Domestika online course: Guided Project: Bring Your Sketch to Life with Lighting and Color in Photoshop. Add depth, lighting, and color to transform your sketch into a vibrant, lifelike character in Photoshop..

Partial transcription of the video

“Refining lights, shadows and textures: The Gauntlets So in this lesson, we are going to do a second pass on the gauntlet, and I want to show you how to use a photographic texture to add even more realism and depth to that. So let's get started. Let me turn on these lines again, because I want to see the definition of what this is going to look like. This could use a little bit of a touch-up. I'm just going to clean that up a bit. It doesn't have to be 100% perfect. But you know what, I take that back. I just wanted to tighten up those areas. I'm using this rough brush here, but this is meta...”

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Course summary for: Guided Project: Bring Your Sketch to Life with Lighting and Color in Photoshop

  • Level: Beginner
  • 100% positive reviews (3)
  • 190 students
  • 1 unit
  • 10 lessons (1h 29m)
  • 2 downloads
  • Category

    Illustration
  • Software

    Adobe Photoshop
  • Areas

    Digital Design, Digital Painting, Sketching

Joel Santana

Joel Santana
A guided project by Domestika

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Digital Painting Instructor

Joel Santana is a seasoned digital artist and educator with a keen focus on character design and digital painting. With years of experience in the field, Joel has honed his skills in bringing characters to life through meticulous attention to detail and a deep understanding of color and lighting. His passion for art and teaching has led him to guide aspiring artists in mastering the techniques of digital painting, enabling them to express their creativity with confidence and precision. Joel's work is characterized by its vibrant use of color and dynamic compositions, which capture the essence of each character he brings to life.

Having collaborated with various creative industries, Joel possesses a comprehensive understanding of the digital art landscape. His expertise extends beyond just the technical aspects of digital painting to include the cultivation of an artistic mindset. Joel emphasizes the importance of developing a personal style and encourages artists to explore their unique vision. He is dedicated to providing a supportive learning environment where students can thrive and develop their skills, ultimately empowering them to create compelling and visually striking character designs. Joel Santana's commitment to both his craft and his students makes him a respected figure in the digital art community.


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Guided Project: Bring Your Sketch to Life with Lighting and Color in Photoshop. Illustration course by Joel Santana

Guided Project: Bring Your Sketch to Life with Lighting and Color in Photoshop

A guided project by Joel Santana
Digital Painting Instructor. Berkeley, United States.
Joined April 2002
  • 100% positive reviews (3)
  • 190 students