Step 3: Refine the details, without breaking the value structure. Use values to support and enhance the character.
If you’re interested, A more detailed breakdown is on Patreon: https://t.co/Zn7a08qTi3
A photo study is a rehearsal for creation — the steps should be the same.
When copying a photo, jumping into details right away is clearly a mistake,because that's not how we approach things when we're actually creating.
Here’s the process I tried:
Step 1: Block out the light and shadow shapes — this is essentially the composition.
Step 2: Add local colors while adjusting the transitions between light and dark.