In
this layer we continue to add subtle variations of the hair tones, slowly adding
warmer, more yellow colors to simulate the warmth of the sun while at the same
time building up the details. The smallest brush size is still 3 pixels.
In
this step we pay attention to the relationship of the Poser model and the hair
object, adding detail to the areas where they intersect in an attempt to create
a sense of true physicality.
This
is an important step. Here we must flatten all the hair layers in order to procede
with the project. After flattening, we can use the dodge, burn and erase tools
globally. First use the dodge tool to easily create more sweeping areas of shadow.
Notice on the left, the eraser tool has been used very lightly to expose the models
right ear just a bit, giving a subtle impression of lightness and transparency
to the hair. Afer we're finished with the dodge too we procede to add more hair
detail with lighter tones creating the 'crisscrossing' typical of hair strands.
Here
more attention is paid to the edges of the hair again. Slowly building up the
edges of the hair mass as it overlaps the background and the figure itself. Lots
of use of the smaller brushes.
Here
while continuing to add smaller strands of hair, some attention is paid to the
shadows that might be cast on the figure about the forehead and cheeks as well
as deepening the shadow under the chin.
Lots
of use of the 1 pixel brush to achieve that wispy look. All the edges receive
equal attention. The highlights get added detail too.
A
few hundred more strands and some softening to the edges and voila! It's finished.
I
hope you find this tutorial helpful. Thanks for looking.
