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Coloring skin can be a tough task. It often looks flat and lacks the subtle complexity in tones that give it a realistic look. Luckily, Photoshop offers a very handy tool to aid us. The tool is called Gradient Maps, and with the right technique they can be used to easily color any skin tone … Read more

Painting convincing hair can be difficult. We break the process down into a few easy-to-follow steps. For a full tutorial and walkthrough, watch the video at the end of the post. 1. What NOT to do.. When painting hair, the temptation is to go in with a small brush and begin painting every individual strand … Read more

Painting portraits doesn’t need to be an intimidating task. David Belliveau talks us through the exact steps he used to paint his ‘Luna’ painting. Though a lot of time obviously goes into a painting like this, the process itself is relatively straightforward. David generally starts in black and white, which gives him the freedom to … Read more