Producing Striking Caricatures in Photoshop
We'll begin this training by analyzing some reference photos that we'll use for the creation of our caricature. Software required: Photoshop CC 14.0.
What you'll learn
We'll begin this training by analyzing some reference photos that we'll use for the creation of our caricature. We'll also discuss some of the defining facial characteristics that stand out to us and how we can exaggerate them. We'll begin the process of exaggerating these specific features by starting with a rough sketch. Following this we'll begin to block in values and blend them to establish the forms of these exaggerated features. We'll continue by layering on additional details like wrinkles, hair, skin pores, and facial spots to bring the essence of our caricature to life. Finally, we'll add some final details to make our caricature really pop. After watching this tutorial, you'll have the inspiration to capture the essence of any person through the form of a caricature. Software required: Photoshop CC 14.0.
Table of contents
- Analyzing Reference Photos 7m
- Creating a Rough Sketch 8m
- Blocking in Values 8m
- Blending Values 8m
- Continuing to Blend Values and Shape Facial Features 8m
- Wrapping up Our Value Blending 8m
- Defining Facial Wrinkles 7m
- Continuing to Paint Wrinkles 8m
- Wrapping up Facial Wrinkles 8m
- Detailing the Hair 7m
- Continuing to Work on the Hair 8m
- Refining the Eyebrows 6m
- Creating Skin Pores 7m
- Adjusting the Visual Intensity of the Skin Pores 5m
- Adding Subtle Facial Spots 5m
- Final Details 9m
About the author
Kurt is a design tutor at Pluralsight. Ever since he could hold a crayon, Kurt has been in love with drawing. Apart from his dedication to training artists at Pluralsight, Kurt has an extensive background in illustration. He has previously worked for a book publisher, as well as Rhythm and Hues Studios. It was through his extensive industry background that Kurt learned the way of the Wacom, and that the Pen tool is truly mightier than the sword. Along with creating beautiful 2D illustrations,... more