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Tips on photo realistic painting with photoshop?
Hi, recently i saw some amazing videos where people draw photo realistic images in photoshop (such as http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xJNvKjQHv8I&feature=related). Just curious if anyone has done this, and if so, do you use multiple layers to lighten/darken color? Also, have any tips on having the colors blend and look so smooth? (Ex: do you do the work in the same layer, just brushing with different opacity and flow values, using the eye drop tool, making the color darker and repeat?) Also, is there a name for this kind of painting or is it related to any other types of painting (such as oil?) Thanks!
A computer is just a tool. Just like a pencil or a brush. It takes skill and practice to make any piece of art.
I guess you could call it Computer Aided Art. Most artist still call it a drawing or a painting.
Work in layers save a lot (specially when you are testing stuff)
Lots of layers but don’t be afraid the merge them and work in that.
Smudge, blend, push and vary the brush you use.
Push is a very cool brush to get that oil paint effect. Vary opacity and be amazed at the effects you can get.
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