- This one is more graphic and stylized.
- You can blend.
- You can trace your photo or draw from observation.
- No fantasy elements.
- Increase the contrast of your portrait using levels or curves.
- Copy the high contrast portrait layer.
- Add threshold to varying degrees to each layer.
- Remove the white using SELECT-COLOR RANGE- delete.
- Use the pencil tool.
2. Painting with unblended areas of color.
- Don't "blend"
- Hatching is okay.
- Trace or draw from observation.
- Use colors that you actually see. (can be slightly exaggerated)
- No fantasy elements.
3. Painting with unblended-limited-color
- Same as 2, but you must use a limited color palette.
- Colors are on the server in the class blog.
- You can choose UP TO two colors from each row.
- Gray scale to the side to help you get a good mix of values.
4. You're the boss, applesauce
- You can choose what techniques to use.
- Mix and match.
- Find the techniques that work best for you.
- Think about efficiency/If your process could be quicker or easier.
Do all of your portraits using the same dimensions.
9 X 12
11 X 17
8.5 X 11
