Lyraina's sketchbook

[Lyraina]

meat: Yeah I agree, but also because the strongest thing in Brom's work are values and composition. I used the value breakdown as a starting point for the color examination, so that was quite helpful to not have to concentrate too much on the painting aspect.
I did not do the shadows on separate layers, but instead had a layer for each color (plus lineart on top) with locked transparency. Then I used lasso selection and gradient tool for the shadows, sometimes in several steps when I wanted more detail. Sometimes I also used a huge soft brush first. For the highlights I used a soft burn tool set to highlights (sometimes midtones), again with lasso selections where needed to keep it clean. It is kind of destructive to work like that, but with the separated flat colors you could just start from the beginning if something doesn't work out. I like that it doesn't get too messy as it does with using clipping masks etc.

Trying to work with strong value and shape language (after those Brom studies). Not 100% there yet. On a side note – it is funny in what situation inspiration sometimes strikes. This one is actually inspired by a skirt I bought for my brother’s wedding (although it looks nothing like the one I painted).