Introduction
In our previous chapters we created the character design of an orc and a sleigh as a prop. This time we want to do some adjustments to the orc so he looks more fitting for our Christmas topic, and then add a color pass to both of our concepts. In order to make our presentation a bit more interesting we will add an occlusion shadow pass and a few textures.
Our closing Christmas illustration
Refining the idea of our character
Earlier than we do the rest, we return and try our character. He seems to be good and his garments already match to our winter subject however it’s not Christmassy sufficient but. So we take away the spikes and add some holly as a substitute. See how I additionally added some Christmas balls the place you’d often most likely discover some skulls. Then I do a fast worth cross, simply as we did for the sleigh, creating distinct teams of values.
Earlier than I add values I spend a second to be able to add a couple of extra Christmas associated particulars.
Creating our composition
Often once I work on a venture I create a template for my ideas to be able to be constant within the presentation of my work. It won’t solely embrace the work but additionally descriptive notes and title of my venture. This time is simpler although as it’s a idea I’ve solely been doing for myself, and for you after all.
Organize your drawings in a neat approach in your canvas.
Including colours
When including colours I attempt to follow the values I selected within the earlier steps. With a purpose to get a chic consequence I additionally restrict my colour palette. A very powerful colour for Christmas after all is crimson, and so I make crimson my most dominant and vibrant colour, whereas the inexperienced has a bit much less saturation. This methods the 2 very reverse colours don‘t compete for consideration. After selecting a good much less saturated orange as my third colour, all different hues is positioned in-between these three.
A restricted colour palette will ship a chic consequence.
Including textures
As soon as I‘m proud of the colours I take advantage of a few textures to be able to get a bit extra of an natural really feel to my illustration. You will see that these textures in the accompanied PSD. If you happen to use your individual texture, use the auto-contrast perform in Photoshop to be able to get a medium gray as the typical colour of the picture. That‘s helpful as a result of now you possibly can flip the feel to about 7% opacity and overlay and have essentially the most impression with out altering the general brightness and distinction of your illustration. I additionally add a stroke and a drop shadow-effect to be able to make my ideas seem like a sticker.
Including textures provides a extra natural really feel to the illustration.
Occlusion and closing changes
As I saved engaged on my illustration I observed that the background colour having an odd and hazy high quality. So I exchanged it for a barely cooler tone. As soon as all the things else was accomplished I took a while and add a closing occlusion shadow. I used the arduous spherical brush, and painted in smaller strokes, to be able to create simply sufficient texture to make it mix nicely with the feel we added within the earlier step.
Thanks for studying, and have a improbable Christmas everybody!
You’ll be able to create a full rendering of your idea however generally a neat occlusion cross is sufficient to promote your design.
