Let’s take a look at the final effect:
1. First create a new file, fill the background layer with dark blue, then create a new layer, set the opacity and flow of the brush tool to 100%, then reduce the diameter of the brush, and use the brush tool to draw a large outline. In the process of painting, don't rush to draw the details of a certain part, but pay more attention to the proportional relationship of each part.
2. Create a new layer, place the layer between the background layer and the line drawing layer, and change the layer properties of the line drawing layer to "Overlay" mode, then select the newly created layer and increase the brush size appropriately. Size, choose a light blue color and draw a sense of light on the head and shoulders, as shown in the picture below:
3. Create a new layer below the line drawing layer, and do some general coloring. Use brown to draw the cloth armor on the body, and then draw orange-red hair and beard. This step only needs to express the general color. , and then merge this layer with the line art layer.
4. After the general coloring is completed, enter the slightly more detailed stage of characterization. First draw the facial features of the character, pay attention to the relative position and proportion of the facial features and modify the deviations, and then use darker colors to draw the dark parts of the face, such as As shown in the figure:
5. Go further and draw more turns and volume relationships on the face. At the same time, modify the shape of the head so that the top of the head is smaller than the lower chamber, as shown below:
6. Organize the entire character, and roughly draw the bright and dark parts of the body according to the direction of the light. Don’t go too early into the details of the parts, but start with the whole.
7. Next, draw the metal edges and some decorations on the cloth armor. Use a brush of appropriate size to select dark yellow and draw shapes as shown in the picture below on the edges and middle.
8. Use bright yellow to draw the highlights of the metal decorations to highlight the metallic texture. Next is the cloak behind you. Reduce the size of the brush and draw the fur of the cloak. The brush strokes should not be too regular, and should obey the overall light and dark of the cloak. You can draw some out on the edge of the cloak to increase the feeling of wool.
9. Continue to add decorative strips in the same way, and then use the brush tool to adjust the shape of the beard. First, use a darker color to draw the light and dark relationship of the beard, and then use a small brush to draw the beards.
10. Modify the shape of the right shoulder, continue to draw downwards, use the "chalk" brush that comes with PS to add more details, adjust the color of the beard to orange-red, and perfect the drawing of the beard part, as shown in the picture below:
11. There are two beards that resemble twists at the bottom of the beard. First draw the large shape, then use a darker color to draw the turning point of the block. Use a paintbrush to draw a circle with gray at the lower part of the beard, and then Use dark colors to paint the dark parts, and the three-dimensional effect will appear.
12. Use a brush to draw the metal strip around the silver circle. If it is not round with the brush, you can draw a circular path to assist the drawing. However, please note that the circle is not flat but with perspective, and then use chalk Brushes add texture. Then deal with the metal part of the arm. First use a brush of appropriate size to draw the shape, and then draw the highlights and shadows. Be careful to match the light and dark of the arm.
13. Continue drawing downwards and draw details as shown below. Use the Chalk brush to add texture to the leather armor.
14. Next, perfect the small details of the beard and add a metallic cylindrical ring to the end of the beard. First, use a round-head brush with transparency and flow of 100% to draw the shape, and then use a darker color to draw the dark parts and some For small depressions, use a highlight color to draw the highlights, as shown in the picture below:
15. Adjust the brush to a suitable size to draw the pattern on the arm, and then use cyan to draw the decorative gems on the arms. The shapes of the dark and bright parts of the gems are relatively casual, so don't draw too regular.
16. Use the "chalk" brush to add texture to the arm, and choose bright yellow to draw the bright part of the arm that receives light, as well as the highlight of the metal material, as shown in the picture:
17. Use a brush to draw the pattern at the end. When drawing, pay attention to the effect of perspective on the shape. In addition, the curvature of the lower object itself will also change the shape of the pattern:
18. Then use a chalk brush to add texture, and then use a round-head brush to choose bright yellow to draw the highlights of the metal. The contrast between light and dark in the metal is very strong. It is easier to express this metallic feeling.
19. Modify the shape of the finger, deepen the contact part between the finger and other objects, use a round-head brush to draw the dark and bright parts of the finger, and establish a basic three-dimensional sense as shown below:
20. Correct the shape of the hammer handle, and draw the dark part and the small structure on it according to the direction of the light, as shown in the figure:
21. Improve the drawing of the finger part. Use a round-head brush to draw more turning relationships to enrich the shape. When drawing, express the structure of the finger part. Use a brighter color to draw the light-receiving part and deepen the relationship between the finger and the hammer. contact part of the handle.
22. Next is the hammer part. First use a brush to draw the basic structure. Use yellow to draw the two ends of the hammer. Draw the basic light-receiving surface and backlight surface of the hammer according to the lighting, as shown in the figure below:
23. First use a chalk brush to add texture to the surface of the hammer head, and then use a round-head brush to deeply shape and draw the structure of the hammer's surface. Move the upper hammer head downwards, and then use a chalk brush to select a highlight color. Add highlights.
24. Continue to perfect the drawing of the hammer part, and use a round-head brush to draw the pattern on the surface. The pattern can be drawn according to your own imagination.
25. The next step is to deal with the lower part of the waist. First, modify the shape of the lower part into a layered shape and then use a brush to draw a yellow pattern. Since the pattern is on both sides of the clothes, it cannot be drawn flat. It must be "turned" over. Feel.
26. Now that the face is not too flat, go deeper and deepen the dark parts of the face, then describe the facial features in detail, draw black eyeballs and add highlights, and then use a round-head brush to draw the wrinkles on the face, paying attention to the details. Obey the overall light and dark, as shown below:
27. Change the original dark background to white, add some dark surfaces with a soft-edged brush, and then draw the ground. The hammer head part is a bit too dark. Use the selection tool to select the hammer head and then use the curve tool to brighten it up. Finished.