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Hello, so as you can see by the title I am posting for help with smudging.
So, when I smudge, I duplicate the horse layer that is cut out, put the duplicated layer on 'Overlay' then smudge that 'Layer' (duplicate layer) on about 45% Opacity. But my problem is, is that the smudging makes the horse look super dull. I mean I know it is supposed to move colors around but it makes a bay look like a brown with no shine.
Then Low and Highlighting. I have been making a new layer over the duplicated layer, then I put that on 'Overlay', and at about idk 20-30% Opacity. Then I smudge those.
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So can any one see what I am doing wrong? |
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You need to smudge with a super low opacity like i use 2%-5% on a small size then do a new layer and color in white highlights, smudge them, then lower thier opacity and do the same for shadows but with black Edited at April 25, 2018 11:05 AM by Angel's angels |
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Can you post a picture of it? |
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Yes a picture would help alot |
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You use GIMP, right?
When I used GIMP I'd smudge at 20% opacity and rate. For my light lights and low lights I created 2 different layers. One for heavy smudging/blending and another one for more defined highlights. I use a brush at about 2px and put the layers on Overlay and play with the opacity a bit until it looks sort of faint and not too bold.
Its hard to give out pointers without seeing your work. Like Alissa said, it'd be helpful to see a recent picture. :) |
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https://s19.postimg.cc/5iwkl41tf/pre_cut_arabian_by_hellofascination1991-d4umy1z2.png
Used a Pre-cut for an example for TC but this time I used 9 pi. soft brush, 20% duplicate layer Opacity, and 2% brush hardness. Then I used dodge to add Highlights. |
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https://s19.postimg.cc/crgxc8v3n/Grulla.jpg
Few days ago. |
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I think that looks pretty good. I draw on a lot of my highlights too.
Ruby Quarter Horses said:
https://s19.postimg.cc/5iwkl41tf/pre_cut_arabian_by_hellofascination1991-d4umy1z2.png
Used a Pre-cut for an example for TC but this time I used 9 pi. soft brush, 20% duplicate layer Opacity, and 2% brush hardness. Then I used dodge to add Highlights.
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Sunny
