Coloring a Beauty Sketch in Photoshop
In this tutorial, we will learn how to create a full color beauty image from a pencil sketch that would be used for a fashion client or editorial. Software required: Photoshop CS5.
What you'll learn
In this tutorial, we will learn how to create a full color beauty image from a pencil sketch that would be used for a fashion client or editorial. We will start by discussing how to source and create your own references and then move on to cover the use of layer modes, masking, and working with transparent color. By the end of this tutorial you will have learned how to simply color your pencil sketch and will have new skills to apply to other Photoshop projects. Software required: Photoshop CS5.
Table of contents
- Sourcing References and Creating Unique References 7m
- Preparing Our Scanned Image and Color Correcting 12m
- Masking and Using Layer Modes to Color 9m
- Using Airbrush and Layering Colors to Create Depth 11m
- Adding Final Eye Detail, Lashes, and Brows 9m
- Coloring in the Iris 9m
- Coloring in the Hair and Giving It Texture 16m
- Working with Shadows and Adding Final Touches 17m
About the author
Kelly Thompson's distinctive seductive illustrations and penchant for beautiful girls have caught the eye of the art and fashion community and launched her career Internationally, she is one of New Zealand's most popular and recognized illustrators. Kelly is now based in Melbourne where she is represented by The Jacky Winter Group and works as a freelance illustrator accepting commissions from individuals and commercial clients alike. Her work is regularly published in illustration books interna... more