A Work in Progress: Contract



This guide was made for entry:
Contract
In Contest:
troll


Original image


step 1 of 9

I painted over the source image on a new layer and tried to define the shoulder muscles and general shapes. I used a round soft brush. I used google image to look at references for the bones placement and things like that.

Creation of Contract: Step 1
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step 2 of 9

I added the details of the bones and added some shadows around the neck.

Creation of Contract: Step 2
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step 3 of 9

I duplicated the eyes and placed them on a new layer to change the direction they are looking at. I painted a thumb to the troll's left hand. I added texture to the troll's skin by duplicating the texture found on the troll's face and left forearm and painting it, then played around with the blend modes and opacity.

Creation of Contract: Step 3
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step 4 of 9

I extended the canvas and copied some rocks of the source image that were painted over in the 1st step.

Creation of Contract: Step 4
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step 5 of 9

I added the tip of a sword. I looked at some references with google images, but I already had an idea of what I wanted it to look like. I used polygonal lasso tool and gradient tool, then I painted some textures with a round brush and played around with the blend modes and opacity until I was satisfied.

Creation of Contract: Step 5
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step 6 of 9

I started to paint the boot and the leg. I used a brush that has some texture.

Creation of Contract: Step 6
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step 7 of 9

I added more detail to the boot.

Creation of Contract: Step 7
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step 8 of 9

At some point I started to paint a background but wasn't satisfied with the direction it was going so I decided not to include it. Also I like the original blurry background.

Creation of Contract: Step 8
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step 9 of 9

I painted the shape of the cape, then I used the free transform tools to give it a shape I liked. I painted the golden thread around the edge with a round and soft brush. I added the shadows of the cape with a very soft round brush.

Creation of Contract: Step 9
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Final result

Creation of Contract: Final Result

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