Self Portrait Process
Added 2021-04-26 06:57:58 +0000 UTCThe main thing that I was going for (even while taking reference) is getting a good strong cast shadow from the brow and having overall strong, dramatic light from the top. I wanted the main spotlighted area and the ear to really pop forward, so most of the silhouette edges are soft or lost. I thought it would be really interesting to have the actual edges of the profile barely readable, since that would generically be the first read when getting a likeness.
The only real brushwork/detail is in the light as well - I wanted to simulate translucency in the shadows to push them back, and thick, opaque paint in the lights to have them come forward.
I also realized the glowing eye effect kinda messes with what I was going for, trying to push shadows back, but it was too cool to pass up and created a lot of interest that would have otherwise just wandered around the cheek and ear area.
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Thank you! I didn't make any of my brushes, I just scavenged them from a couple other packs
Ognjen Sporin
2021-05-01 08:15:05 +0000 UTCWow great quality video! I was wondering if you could share your brushes? They seem to have a nice flow and texture.
Gilles S
2021-04-27 12:58:37 +0000 UTC
