7. Painting the Character (3): Armor

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Armor

I’ll paint the armor using the same method as the previous parts.

For the gold accents in the “metal” layer, I plan to use an extra step with overlay layers after painting, so for now I’ll just paint the silver parts.

 

I refine the shape and add more details as I paint.

 

Above the “armor” layer, I make a new layer called “armor sash” and paint the orange sash. To bring out the texture of the sash, I use the [Pencil] tool > [Colored pencil].

 

I use the same process for the other parts of the armor and clothing.

● “clothes 2” layer

 

● “decorations” layer

 

● “knee socks” layer

 

● “sword” layer

 

This is how it looks so far.

 

Sword

● Swordguard

 

The swordguard is symmetrical, so I decide on an easier way of drawing it.

 

1. I create a “swordguard” layer and draw a quarter of the design.

2. I duplicate the layer and flip it vertically.

 

3. I merge the layers and adjust the middle part so that it matches up.

 

4. I copy this layer and flip it vertically, then attach it to the top half.

 

5. With the [Edit] menu > [Transform] > [Free Transform], I match up the design with the angle of the swordguard.

 

6. To stop it from looking flat, I add another layer for the thickness of the swordguard.

 

 

 

● Blade

 

I paint the sword, and add a new layer for the swordguard collar.

 

This is how it looks so far.

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