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Intro

Hello there! This is Tamil.

 

I wanted to test my painting skills with a challenge. My goal was to tackle an ordinary object, but push myself to paint it in different lighting and mood! In this case, I decided to paint an orange from my fridge. It is one of my favorite fruits. It has great colors and it gives me a chance to play with light.

 

My painting moods will be: happy, sad, and dangerous!

 

Let’s make some cool art!

Sketching

Create a new canvas in Clip Studio Paint with the dimensions you prefer. Make sure your resolution is suitable for detailed work. I went with 3000x3000. You can go lower if your computer is not as powerful. I have seen many artists who do not make big resolution work, but still manage to make amazing art!

Study reference images of oranges to understand their shape, texture, and lighting. Take note of any highlights, shadows, and surface details. My personal approach is taking my own pictures if I have the subject at hand.

Use a light color to sketch the basic shape of the orange. You can start with a circle or oval depending on the perspective. Don't worry about details at this stage.

With the third one I literally just went with circle and started drawing with colors. That is one of the things of painting. You do not need to have refined line work. Sometimes messy lines are okay too! As long as you are willing to spend more time refining it.

 

I try to keep my brush big, so I cannot detail too much. Always start working zoomed out. It’’s very good practice when painting.

Painting

my color choices—predominantly blue and green—became instrumental in conveying the desired melancholic mood. The blues, associated with sadness, blend seamlessly with the greens, symbolizing growth and renewal. This intentional color palette creates a poignant backdrop, enhancing the emotional depth of the artwork. Subtle contrasts, subdued lighting, and the use of the hard round brush for texture contribute to the overall narrative, transforming the digital canvas into a visual representation of the orange's complex emotions.

In crafting the gothic-inspired orange, my emphasis on dark, red hues plays a crucial role in creating an ominous atmosphere. The deep red tones, coupled with dark shades, establish a gothic palette that infuses the artwork with mystery. This intentional color selection forms a striking backdrop, amplifying the orange's dark and enigmatic aura. By enhancing contrasts, employing dramatic lighting, and utilizing the hard round brush for detailed texture, the digital canvas transforms into a visually compelling representation of the orange's gothic-inspired, ominous presence.

My focus shifted to vibrant and warm hues, with cheerful tones of yellow and orange taking center stage. These lively colors evoke a sense of joy and positivity, creating a vibrant backdrop for the artwork. The intentional color selection enhances the overall mood, infusing the orange with a delightful and uplifting aura. Emphasizing bright contrasts, incorporating warm lighting, and using the hard round brush for a smooth and lively texture contribute to conveying the joyful emotions of the subject. These deliberate choices in color and technique collaborate to transform the digital canvas into a visually uplifting representation of the happy orange's exuberant presence.

Adding more textures. Keeping my brush big and wide. Thinking about colors and keeping them together. I also flatten the layers. When I start painting for myself. I like to throw away all the layers and see where it takes me. It becomes more challenging to fix mistakes, but happy accidents might happen.

For the dark orange I also went with purples for some of the darker tones. Purple is usually used for something evil or royal in many cases. I really wanted to convey that feeling.

With a lot of pieces I work on I use Overlay and Glow/Dodge layer styles in clip studio paint. If you use any other painting software, you can also create similar effects! Most of the layer styles are very close by name. Usually I go overboard with whatever mode I am using, and then reducing the opacity by half or more to see the change.

Finalizing

The final step in my painting was to work on the big color changes and putting a face on it! Yes I really love putting cute little faces on my paintings lately. Honestly, it’s like a cheat code to making something look adorable and inviting. A lot of finalize work is just me playing around with color balance adjustment layer. Even then, you do not really need to use it as much.

My final results!

Outro

Thanks for taking the time to read through this tutorial—I aimed to keep it snappy so you wouldn't doze off during the process! For more practical examples, feel free to check out my video. Drop a comment if you have any questions; I'll do my best to respond with helpful insights if I know the answer.

 

Keep the creativity flowing!

 

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