[1] Female character

I will use the [Brush] tool > [Opaque watercolor] sub tool in this step.

 

① I will use a pale base color to layer the paint.

② On a layer set to [Multiply], I block in the colors while keeping the highlights in mind.

③ I layer the darker colors.

④ While keeping the depth of the hair in mind, I add darker shadows.

⑤ I add detailed shadows based on the flow of hair and highlights.

⑥ The layer used in ⑤ is blurred using the [Color Mix] tool while leaving some cleared lines.

 

Using an air brush set to ’’transparent’’, I blur and blend the edges with the skin.

 

On the hair base layer, I select [Layer] menu > [Selection from Layer] > [Create Selection] to create a selection area for the hair.

Then, I create a new layer above, set to [Add (Glow)], and add highlights. The hair is now glossy.

 

Using the same procedure as above, I create selection areas.

I create layers set to [Screen] above the layers in order to add reflections. The shape has more depth.

 

I add finishing hair strands with the pencil.

 

[2] Male character

I repeat the same procedure as the female character.I want him to have an unusual hair color, so I add some green gradient to the tip of the hair.

 

Now I’ve finished painting the hair.