08-22-2019, 05:56 PM
One thing that can help if you're not doing it already is to build a separate document with references that you're going to use in your image and place it to the side while you're working. It can help a bit especially if you're unfamiliar with the subject matter or the different material effects that will be present.
I would not recommend adding any photo textures or texture brushes until you've established the lighting and materials with just a simple round/square brush first. Also, I would stay away from pure blacks or grays as it does suck out all of the color in the image and gives it a bit of a muddy look.
Quick example of a reference document:
I would not recommend adding any photo textures or texture brushes until you've established the lighting and materials with just a simple round/square brush first. Also, I would stay away from pure blacks or grays as it does suck out all of the color in the image and gives it a bit of a muddy look.
Quick example of a reference document: