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 | 1. Color SchemeBefore I start I first create a color scheme for which I will be using throughout the painting. |
 | 2. Rough SketchI first fill the background with a base skin color and then using my custom sketch brush I roughly draw the shape of the lips. |
 | 3. Rough Color and Form BlockingThen I start roughly building the form of the lips with a basic hard-edged round brush. While also blocking in basic color and shadow. |
 | 4. Rough LightingNext I start roughly blocking in some light to this image. I decide that my light source will be coming from above and will be a cool light so for the highlights I choose a very light pale blue. |
 | 5. More LightingNow still using the basic round I start refining the shape of the lips and building the form even further with light and shadow. |
 | 6. Color BlendingNow I take a custom spotted brush with a low opacity and start blending the colors while shaping and refining the lips further. |
 | 7. More BlendingNow I take a custom textured round brush with a low opacity and start blending even further. |
 | 8. Final Blending and SofteningNow I do the final blending with a soft edged brush and also use the blur tool a bit until I am happy with the result. |
 | 9. Refinement and DetailsNext with a small basic round I start adding some detail and more refinement to the lips. I add lots of little highlights with the light pale blue to add a glossy effect to the lips. |
 | 10. FinalTo finish the lips I go over the skin and lips with my custom texture brush on a low opacity until I'm happy with the result. |