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Reference Image Used

I couldn't use tablet due to missing USB cable, thus I completed this homework with a mouse. 

I. Outline

I chose this image because the objects in the scene are formed by distinct shapes.

First, I traced the basic shapes with brush, pen and shape tools. 

II. Simple Shading

My shading

Reference ( greyscale)

This is my first time doing digital painting and I was not very confident about painting in color. 

Thus I turned the original reference image into black and white, so I could focus on the basic depth and contrast.

This step was simply completed using the brush tool with 0 hardness ( for most cases ).

III. Polishing

Final painting

     My illustration    Greyscaled    Original reference

Finally, I added my step 1 sketch as a clipping mask on top of the shaded image to reinforce the outlines. Also added a gradient background and the reflection on the ground. 

IV. Problems

1. The proportion messed up after I added color ( ellipse above back tire )

2. Shading needs more work, especially where the color clash

3. Creating the zigzag lines or the shadow with noises on the ground

Week1 Pureref Syd Mead