In this workshop, I’ll be focusing on some techniques I use to add dramatic lighting to illustrations. We’ll start from the beginning, where I’ll describe the initial sketching stages and set up some simple masks to use while painting. From there, it’s on to the process of painting our light sources, including using Adjustment Layers to enhance colours, and some post-colour adjustments to give your finished illustration depth.
Throughout this tutorial, I’ll share pointers to keep in mind such as tweaking your saturation levels and adding movement when painting with light effects. This workshop will also take a look at shadows and how you can use a simple technique