Sebastien Hue has shared with us a walkthrough of his latest Illustration, Artificial Glacier. Enjoy the creative process and the different steps with the before / after of each steps, and play with the mouse on each steps to watch the difference.
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Step #1
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Original Plate from Canvas Extension with painting and other stock –
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Step #2
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Replace rough painting with texture and snow painting in the back and Perspective lines and painting of the canyon according to this perspective following the terrain curves
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Step #3
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Apply some textures in proper perspective and more textures blending with the back values
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Step #4
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Add more details with photobashing and add elements outside the corridor preferably round shapes to break the linear aspect of your main shape
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Step #5
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More photobashing; Add some haze for depth and atmoshpere with lights
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Step #6
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More structures and tone down the canvas with curves filter for more drama, add lights to imply life in there and hase in the very back for more volumetric depth
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Step #7
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Strengthen the lights with contrast and painting and spice up the background with smoke, LookUp adjustment layers for moods and snow painting here and there for more natural transitions
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Step #8
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More moods painted with soft brush and color corrections, final sharpening and contrast adjustment.
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All Steps at Glance
