Aquaman: Creative process 4

 CREATIVE PROCESS 4: Aquaman Digital painting

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STEP 1: Line drawing

After some early sketches to solidify the initial idea, I create the line drawing that will act as the bones of the image, making sure that the composition is solid.

STEP 2: Colour pass

I do a quick rough colour render to make sure the elements of the image hold up. I'm not too concerned with colouring the character at this point.

STEP 3: Refine background values

Because the image has a lot of draw distance I want to make sure the values are right giving the image a feeling of depth. 

STEP 4: Colouring the character

Because Aquaman is the main character of this piece, I want to make sure he stands out the most which is why I work on him after rendering the background.

STEP 5: Icing on the cake

Now I can really get to work on Aquaman and make sure he's the standout element by adding tattoos, some fish swimming about and a few bubbles.

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Steampunk Frankenstein

 

CREATIVE PROCESS #3 STEAMPUNK FRANKENSTEIN

STEP - 1

I start with a fairly detailed pencil drawing that I use as a composition guideline.

STEP - 2

I begin by painting in an entire wash over the image making sure to avoid details and focus on the composition and how it registers in colour. At this stage I can make changes or adjustments quickly before committing to refined details.

STEP - 3

As well as rendering a refined paintover, I've added some details at the bottom of the image e.g rats etc.

STEP - 4

I add the final element to the image, electricity.

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