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Bynine Art Rendering Tutorial

i've gotten about eight billion asks about how i render my art, so here's a full-scale tutorial! (this consolidates a lot of smaller past tutorials, so my apologies if this is old news to you lol...)

Step 1 - sketch! I draw multiple iterations in my real-life sketchpad first until I'm happy with the concept, then I either scan it or reference it for the digital sketch.

Step 2 - Lineart! I use a pixelated brush in Paint Tool SAI, as I find it makes the final result look nicer.

Step 3 - Flat colors! Good ol' paint bucket is all I need for this

Step 4 - Shading! What I'll do is copy the flat color layer and set it to pure white as an overlay. Then I'll shade this new layer with black so the original colors can peek through.

Step 5 - Noise! Switching over to paint.net, I apply a noise effect to add texture to the art.

Step 6 - Blur! A slight blur changes the feel from digital to traditional, or at least like scanned art.

Step 7 - Color correction! I bring out the yellow in the highlights and the blue-purple in the shadows, using paint.net's Curves tool.

There we go! I hope that's helpful. Let me know if you have any other questions!!

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ambient occlusion exercise

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Thick paint effects in PHOTOSHOP, in real-time with any of my custom brushes - what could be better? This set will be released January 26th (next Tuesday), but if you order it now, you will save $3 (20% off).

Watch a quick video of the palette knife in action! (This knife comes with the kit!)

Watch a quick video of a paintbrush in action! (This brush comes with the kit!)

If you have digital art friends, please reblog and share the love. Thanks, everybody - I’m so excited to release this kit! - Kyle

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Thick paint effects in PHOTOSHOP, in real-time with any of my custom brushes - what could be better? This set will be released January 26th (next Tuesday), but if you order it now, you will save $3 (20% off).

Watch a quick video of the palette knife in action! (This knife comes with the kit!)

Watch a quick video of a paintbrush in action! (This brush comes with the kit!)

If you have digital art friends, please reblog and share the love. Thanks, everybody - I’m so excited to release this kit! - Kyle

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The principles of training to become a high-performance athlete can be adapted and applied to becoming a highly skilled artist. Here are some key principles and how they can be translated:

Consistency: Athletes must train regularly to maintain and improve their skills. Similarly, artists need to dedicate consistent time to practice their craft, whether it's drawing, painting, playing an instrument, or any other form of art.

Goal Setting: Athletes set specific, measurable goals to track their progress and stay motivated. Artists can also benefit from setting clear goals, such as completing a certain number of pieces, mastering a particular technique, or participating in an exhibition.

Progressive Overload: Athletes gradually increase the intensity and difficulty of their training to continually challenge their bodies and improve performance. Likewise, artists can push themselves out of their comfort zones by tackling more complex subjects, experimenting with new styles or mediums, and continuously seeking opportunities for growth.

Rest and Recovery: Adequate rest and recovery are essential for athletes to prevent burnout and injuries. Similarly, artists need to take breaks to avoid mental fatigue and maintain creativity. Taking time away from their work can provide fresh perspectives and renewed energy.

Quality Training: Athletes focus on the quality, not just the quantity, of their training sessions. Likewise, artists should prioritize deliberate practice, focusing on areas that need improvement and seeking feedback from mentors or peers to refine their skills.

Nutrition and Hydration: Proper nutrition and hydration are crucial for athletes to fuel their performance and support recovery. Similarly, artists need to take care of their physical and mental well-being by maintaining a healthy lifestyle, staying hydrated, and nourishing their bodies and minds.

Mental Toughness: Athletes develop mental resilience to overcome challenges, stay focused under pressure, and bounce back from setbacks. Artists can benefit from cultivating a similar mindset, learning to embrace failure as part of the creative process, and developing the resilience to persevere through criticism and rejection.

Cross-Training: Athletes often engage in cross-training to improve overall fitness and prevent overuse injuries. Similarly, artists can explore diverse disciplines and techniques to broaden their skills and foster creativity.

By applying these principles of high-performance training to their artistic practice, individuals can enhance their abilities, achieve mastery, and reach their full potential as skilled artists.

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