Digital Art Process - Tiger - Process Part 2

[Honeybearization]

Do you ever use the smudge tool in photoshop or just different opacities to blend and merge colours? Thanks for posting these videos :)

[MikeNashArt]

@Honeybearization No, when blending I vary the opacity and use soft edged brushes. The smudge tool can be too smooth and flat. I find that removing too much texture makes an image look too plastic and digital. Don't over blend an image, leave a little texture, it actually helps it look more effective.

[x3Salx3]

@MikeNashArt you say that we can find the swatches at google : Charlie Bowater. But I can't find any swatches ;( would u mind to give us a link? Thanks anyway, U are a Great artist :D

[MikeNashArt]

@x3Salx3 All the tools I use (including the swatches) can now be found on my website. Check the video description for the link. :)

[Tedsta101]

Jesus...How do your videos not have as many views as 'cgsbgs'? Your videos are definitely up to par with his if not better.

[MikeNashArt]

@Tedsta101 Perhaps he has been on YouTube for longer? If you'd like to help, share my videos with friends! :)

[Artheya]

Really nice! I am learning lots from you.

Question though, I can't seem to get the tools under the navigation view while keeping the large workspace big. Been screwing my windows all the time, heh. You have my thanks.

I wish I could be as good as you in the future. Please keep posting. It is very motivating. :)

[MikeNashArt]

@Artheya The tools are actually hovering over the top of the image window. You should be able to drag them off and resize them? Really glad you're finding the videos useful!

[FlameHaze285]

Question how long does it take you to do this? Also I'm guessing you use a tablet correct? Last thing this is amazing!

[MikeNashArt]

@FlameHaze285 Thank you! Yes I use a graphics tablet. Each video is roughly 3 hours of painting real-time.

[224carmine]

Fake amd gay ( troll) na just kidden that picture was fricken awesome!!!!!!

[MorgantheEevee]

one question,what paint program are you using??? also i LOVE YOUR ART!!!!!!!^^

[MikeNashArt]

@MorgantheEevee Thank you. I'm using Photoshop.

[elmagikoel]

You rock. really really nice.

one question, how do you have one artwork in two places, i mean the big one where you do you thing (close up), and the small to view the overall piece.

Thanks in advance.

Once again. Man you rock

[MikeNashArt]

@elmagikoel Open your image in Photoshop, then click Window > Arrange > New Window. You might need to drag the windows apart and resize them in order to see both at the same time. You can alter the magnification for each window separately. :)

[elmagikoel]

@MikeNashArt  thank you much and many.

[YasminJFosterArt]

Breathe taking! The depth of colour and the texture is just superb. I feel as if I can almost reach out and touch those whiskers :D

[SilverBellPros]

AMAZING!!

Tigers have always been my 'spiritual' animal. You are so talented, and should be proud to draw them this well!!

You have become one of my biggest inspirations :) Cant wait to see more vids!!

[Krullemadull]

I wanna draw like you :D 

[Krullemadull]

Omg, glory <3