The tutorial looks very simple and has few steps. However, it is not that easy to operate and requires a certain understanding of comics. Because the whole production process is the process of mouse painting.
Original picture
final effect
1. First, use Photoshop to open the photo of the character we want to draw.
2. Select the pen tool and outline the width of the guitar in the original image. Use the shortcut keys CTRL+ENTER to convert the drawn path into a selection, fill it with a color similar to the original image, and draw the headstock and neck of the guitar in sequence. The body, strings, frets and soundholes should be filled with gradients of two colors to create the highlight effect caused by light on the guitar. In addition, pay attention to these few points. Each component should be completed in different layers to facilitate modification. As shown in the picture.
3. Use the pen tool combined with the burn and dodge tool and the text tool to draw the knobs, tuners and Fender brand logo on the head of the guitar. Use white to draw highlights on the body of the guitar. Use a brush to directly point out the position marks and guitar parts. The overall drawing is completed.
4. Use the pen tool to outline the width of the hands, convert the path into a selection, fill it with a color similar to the skin, and then use the burn and dodge tool to draw the gaps between the fingers, the knuckles and the dark parts of the arms to create a representation of the hands. Outstanding three-dimensional feeling. As shown in the picture:
5. Use the pen tool to draw the pattern on YUI's T-shirt and clothes. This process requires you to be very skilled in using the pen tool. According to the base map, use the pen tool to outline the dark and light colors at the relevant positions of the clothes. Draw the wrinkles and shadows of the clothes:
6. Use a pen to outline the width of the neck and face, use CTRL+ENTER to convert the path into a selection, fill it with the same color as the arm, and then use the Burn and Dodge tool to outline the approximate location of the facial features and collarbone:
7. Use the Burn and Dodge tool to further characterize the facial features. Pay attention to the highlights of the mouth and the shadows of the face and neck to create the texture of the skin. At the same time, draw the CD pendant on the neck:
