Basic Lips Painting steps

by Tanya Wheeler




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Introduction

1. Color Scheme

Before I start I first create a color scheme for which I will be using throughout the painting.


2. Rough Sketch

I 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 Blocking

Then 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 Lighting

Next 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 Lighting

Now 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 Blending

Now I take a custom spotted brush with a low opacity and start blending the colors while shaping and refining the lips further.


7. More Blending

I then take a custom textured round brush with a low opacity and do a bit more blending.



8. Final Blending and Softening

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. Final

To finish the lips I go over the skin and lips with a custom texture brush on a low opacity until I’m happy with the result. I also refine the edges of the lips further to create more of the lipstick type of effect. I also add some small sharp highlights and shadow lines (following the form of the lips) to add a bit of texture and shine.


The End.

I hope you found it interesting and helpful.

More will soon be available in my upcoming Art book “Cellesria, The Digital Artwork of Tanya Wheeler”. Aside of featuring full-pages of my best work it will also feature walk-throughs detailing more about my painting process and helpful tips and techniques. Find out more Here.

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