A different color could be interesting but would draw more attention to the background, which is not what I want in this case.īecause this question comes up a lot, I pretty much just use these brushes for the whole painting unless otherwise specified! The background is a natural night color to support the feeling of tranquility.
Since I’m centering the character around this crystal, a dark night-themed background will suit it well. The gem in the center will be some sort of opal or iridescent quartz, a lot of light blues and pinks. Sometimes I experiment with several color schemes, but I already knew roughly what I wanted for this painting. I would not add straight lines to a painting like this unless there was a good reason for it. Since all of these agree, it amplifies the intended effect of the composition. The choice of flowy clothing and organically-shaped accessories also support this idea. All of the curved shapes also help emphasize tranquility and harmony. For many people, 2020 has been a tough year and wanted to do something uplifting. I then settled on a symmetrical composition to give a sense of stability, peace, and tranquility. Since a horizontal composition emphasizes horizontal lines, in this case, I decided to make the hair one of my main focal points and stretch it out to fill the canvas. To start, I went with a horizontal composition, mostly because it’s easier to show for a video. The main focus will be on tips and tricks to make your portrait fantastical and eye-catching.įor this tutorial, I’m using Clip Studio Paint, a versatile software for illustration, comics, and animation.
MAGIC LINES ART HOW TO
In this tutorial, I’ll be walking you through how to create a magical portrait, starting from the composition to the lighting, then adding spellbinding effects to your portrait.