A Work in Progress: Cave Paintings



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Original image


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This image shows the texture file that i imported into a blank canvas

Creation of Cave Paintings: Step 1

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These are the three colours used for the cave paintings

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Some adjustments were applied to the stone to make it seem more indoors and worn.

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The basic tree was created in two steps, the basic shape and the shadows and highlights. The final blend mode was "Vivid Light"

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Using the smudge tool i also applied some smudge marks around the outside of the tree to create a moor hand-made feel to it. This same process is repeated through all the drawings

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Again, the same steps:
- basic shape
- shadows highlights
- blend mode change
- smudging (shown in next step)

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Same process for the second animal

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Some scattered patches were were painted

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smudginga round the edges

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These two parts of the source were used around the image to create some more texturing

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This shows the floral patterns applied.. i wanted the effect to be subtle so maybe the textures are hard to see.

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The beads (or sequins... those things on her dress) were added

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The next few steps show were the hands were used to create subtle textures.

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blending of the middle hands and i also added hands at the sides.

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Light streaks added

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the basic water was created using the Flaming Pear filter -> Flood, but this was completely painted over with reflections and colour changes as well as adjustment changes

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Final result

Creation of Cave Paintings: Final Result

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