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Book Description

Digital Painting, 26 Beginner Tricks and Techniques will show you how to get more out of your software and improve your digital artwork. Gary Tonge, one of the world’s leading digital art pros, offers state-of-the-art advice for beginners covering every aspect of computer-generated art—from lighting and color basics to working with layers. Clear instruction, screen shots and striking art make these tips immediately applicable so you can begin right away.

Table of Contents

  1. Title Page
  2. Introduction
  3. Brushes and Brushstrokes
    1. Draw Straight Lines
    2. Draw Curved Lines
    3. Pencil and Brush Effects With a Tablet
  4. Reference
    1. Using Photos as Reference
  5. Color
    1. The Color Chart
    2. Complementary Palettes
    3. Analyzing Color in a Piece
  6. Light
    1. Light and Light Sources
    2. Relationship Between Light and Matter
  7. Composition
    1. What Is a Focal Point?
    2. Positioning a Focal Point
    3. Fundamentals of Perspective
    4. Practical Use of Perspective
  8. Textures and Surfaces
    1. Surface Texture and Lighting
  9. Scale and Proportion
    1. The Importance of Scale and Proportion
    2. How the Eye Interprets Scale
  10. Layers
    1. What Are Layers? Why Are They Useful?
    2. Add Layers to Try New Ideas
  11. Low-Detail Painting
    1. Fundamentals of Low-Detail Painting
    2. Noise and Texture Bring Images to Life
    3. What Can You Achieve By Sketching?
  12. High-Detail Painting
    1. Strive for Draftsmanship
    2. High Precision With Digital Tools
    3. Understanding Where to Use Details
  13. About the Author
  14. Acknowledgments
  15. Copyright
  16. Metric Conversion
  17. Ideas. Instruction. Inspiration.
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