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Hello! I was wondering if you guys could help me with something?
So, recently I have been trying to improve my art style since I really like the semi-realism style.
I have tried to look at a lot of videos and speed paints and I find them useful but, I have a lot unanswered questions...
I mostly struggle with colours and shading without it looking like I blended until my hand has fallen off.
Any suggestions to help?
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This will all be up to your own personal liking, but here are a few ways you can blend, without over blending:
1) Opacity! Changing the percentage of opacity on a brush will help you layer colours. Though i suggest using a soft brush than one with a hard edge, as you'll get quite a textured look if you use hard brushes.
2) Air brush! Air brush/ really soft brushes are used a lot, but are commonly over-used. They'll help you blend, but if you're not careful they can make your art look burred. How to avoid this? Use selections! I use free form selections (you just kinda circle stuff) and you can get sharp edges with well blended colours. I'll usually use a massive brush size (600-1000) and use the very edge of the brush (as this is where the colour is less saturated) and than you can control how much you blend/erase.
3) Why not use both! I find using a bit of both methods gives the best results! it just depends on the size of your drawing and what kind of detail you want. I hope this helps! though, it's hard to explain without pictures..
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Awh haha, i'm glad I could help!
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