Illustrating a Fantasy Minotaur in Photoshop
Throughout these lessons we will learn how to paint a strong fantasy illustration to be used as a portfolio piece for the entertainment industry. Software required: Photoshop CS6.
What you'll learn
Throughout these lessons we will learn how to paint a strong fantasy illustration to be used as a portfolio piece for the entertainment industry. Using Photoshop, we will learn how to establish a strong composition, how to define a dynamic pose for our character, and how to work from initial sketches to the final illustration. All the while using a very strong, painterly approach. Along the way, we will discuss storytelling, how to work effectively with light and shadow, anatomy, and edge control, among many other essential topics. By the end of this tutorial you will have a solid understanding of everything you need to create an outstanding portfolio piece. Software required: Photoshop CS6.
Table of contents
- Finding the Right Character 4m
- Creating Thumbnails 10m
- Preparing the File for Painting 5m
- Laying out the Base Tones 10m
- Establishing Light and Shadow 10m
- Refining the Tones 10m
- The Painterly Approach 10m
- Establishing the Color Palette 10m
- Working on the Head 11m
- Finalizing the Head 10m
- Differentiating Soft and Hard Surfaces 10m
- Rendering Deep Shadow 10m
- Foreshortening and Perspective 8m
- Detailing the Legs 10m
- Painting the Metal Shoulder Plate 11m
- Painting the Clothing 10m
- Painting the Environment 8m
- Adjusting and Refining 10m
- Finishing Touches 11m
About the author
Ricardo is a full time freelance illustrator and concept artist. He has produced works for several different projects around the globe for the game, advertising and publishing industries. His illustrations have been showcased at ImagineFX Magazine, Ballistic Publishing's EXOTIQUE, as well as many others. Additionally, he worked as a freelance concept artist for Blizzard Entertainment's Diablo III Cinematics.