Portrait illustrations used to be
kept as keepsakes and they still are but the only difference is that these
illustrations are now being rendered digitally. Digital tools and software have
made the process of creating and designing easier but the only taxing part is
that it takes time to become well versed with using these tools. However, if
your intention is to find a quick and easier method for creating portrait art then
there is a great solution for it.
If you happen to be a novice at
digital illustration but you are cannot afford to choose a portrait illustration service then you
should not worry as we are presenting you a method that merges the idea of
traditional art and digital drawing together.
Trace it out
Tracing an image or a photograph
for copying someone else’s work if wrong since that leads to plagiarism but if
you are tracing it to turn a photograph into digital art then there is no harm
in it. Either you can draw a portrait from scratch or you can take a photo,
trace it and then fill in the details of your sketch accordingly.
Make sure that the photo you select
does not have any dark undertones as it will ruin the visibility of your
portrait. Secondly, the image needs to be taken in bright light to avoid
overlooking important details. Once you have traced the image, the next step is
to scan it in any of the design apps or software of your choice. You can render
your portrait digitally by adding patterns, textures and make tweaks as you
please.
Add objects to the canvas
It is entirely up to you if you
want to add other elements to the drawing or not. However, before you begin, measure
the canvas and image size. If you think blank space will be left out and it
will not look visually pleasing then fill that space with design objects or
items. Make sure whatever you add to the illustration is done in a balanced
manner. Since disproportionate elements would ruin the overall appeal of your
portrait. It could be a nice cup of coffee or a completely new background, choose
what works for you and edit them together in a composed structure.
Merging Layers
If you are using an image that you
have traced then you certainly would have to work with more than one layer. You
can use an app for it or you could simply use design
software such as Illustrator because the choice is yours. Most of these digital
design tools and apps offer the option of multiple layering. Combine the layers
you are working on together and then select any brush or pen to create the line
art for your portrait. Try not to use a pen or brush with thick strobes as it makes
the design layout difficult and complex to create.
Get expressive
It is self-explanatory that the
line art would not be perfect in the first try to
remove any of the details you think were
not done correctly and then redo it. Once you are content with the line art,
the next step is to add texture to the illustration. You can choose either a
pattern or a texture and merge it together with your traced line art. Complete tracing
the rest of the image but keep your focus solely on the portrait, forget about
the background for now. The expressions in your portrait matter the most in
this step so try to give it a lively expression that the viewer can easily feel
associated with.
Color in the details
The final step after filling in the
details is to color the portrait illustration. Do not select a color-filling
tool instead choose a brush and use it for coloring the drawing. It is
essential to color the background first since it gives a sense of visibility to
the illustration. After the background is completed, begin coloring the main
subject of your illustration, which is the portrait. It is recommended to use
multiple layers in this step too as it lets you fill color neatly.
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