How to paint a digital portrait (Part 1 of 3)

[EvilMatty12]

Thanks man! that will help alot

[ghettoninja69er]

Definately one of the better tutorials for art on youtube for me. Being a self taught artist im trying to find more proper methods since lately ive been meeting alota problems, this will definately be of use to me so many thanks for starting it :D

[Hiyop]

hey dude, this tutorial is realy great, but to make it fit for noobs like me you should explain how to set up the brushes and every tool you use...

because i just see what you do, but i dont know which tools you use (for example if you use the smudge tool for blending or just use the colors to blend)

thats the main problem for noobs like me,

its hard to find good tutorials for the basics...

this here is for advanced people

[Senken2]

thanks for the tutorial.

personally, i used to like grids especially when i was first taught how to use them, but now i find it tedius having to draw out everything in every single square. i much prefer proportionate drawing.

but the grid method, i do encourage for beginners.

[Tozdel]

meh, I see grid using as cheating, beginners should learn to draw from life without the aid of a grid

[TutorialQuest]

I'm using 5 different layers.

1. A white background layer

2. A layer for the gradient backend (at the end)

3. A layer for his jacket

4. A layer for his face

5. A layer for the grid (which I turn on and off periodically)

[rastamon77]

thanks a lot, it seems every artist has there own way of painting. this really helps.

[InfiniteMajesty]

thanks for this, it really helps and is clear and precise.

[gpathmedia]

Nice tutorials, it's always nice to see someone else's workflow.