The most powerful encyclopedia of “character painting” for digital illustration book

Product Description

Discover the ultimate guide to character painting with this comprehensive encyclopedia, born from the popular "How to Draw Digital Illustrations" series, which has sold over 300,000 copies. This new "painting" encyclopedia is designed to be both visually stunning and easy to understand, making it perfect for artists of all levels. Featuring contributions from ten talented professional artists, this book showcases a variety of artistic styles and techniques, offering beautiful examples to inspire and guide you. The step-by-step procedures are broken down into specific parts, such as "skin," "hair," and "eyes," allowing you to grasp the layer structures, brush techniques, RGB values, and key drawing points with ease.

To enhance your learning experience, the book includes 76 instructional videos accessible via QR codes and URLs. These videos provide constant-speed demonstrations that complement the printed content, helping you deepen your understanding of the techniques. Additionally, the encyclopedia offers powerful downloadable resources, including CLIP data with 10 layers, custom brushes, custom color sets, and line drawings, enabling you to start painting immediately. The book also features exceptional color reproduction on paper, utilizing Kosaido's Brilliant Palette high-definition printing system, which ensures vibrant and accurate illustrations.

Product Specification

- Comprehensive guide to character painting with contributions from 10 professional artists. - Step-by-step breakdowns for painting specific parts: skin, hair, eyes, clothes, and more. - Includes 76 instructional videos accessible via QR codes and URLs. - Downloadable resources: CLIP data, custom brushes, color sets, and line drawings. - High-quality printing with Kosaido's Brilliant Palette system for vibrant color reproduction. - Suitable for artists of all levels, from beginners to professionals.

Table of Contents

01. A Chiki's Brush Painting: Preparation for Painting / Skin / Eyes / Clothes / Hair / Finishing 02. Zumichiri's Brush Watercolor: Preparation for Painting / Skin / Eyes & Mouth / Hair / Clothes / Glasses & Books / Finishing 03. Yoshitsugi Yoshida's Transparent Watercolor: Preparation / Skin / Eyes / Hair / Clothes / Accessories / Finish 04. Chiroru Kamioka's Real Brush Painting: Paint Preparation / Clothes / Skin / Eyes / Hair / Clothes / Hair / Interior / Finish 05. PJ.Potechi's Anime Paint: Paint Preparation / Skin / Hair / Eyes / Clothes / Mandarin Oranges / Finish 06. Michiko's Watercolor Painting: Preparation / Skin / Hair / Eyes / Clothes / Cherry Blossoms / Finish 07. Bekko's Watercolor Luminescence: Preparation for Painting / Hair / Skin / Eyes / Clothes / Decoration / Finishing 08. Saine's Pastel Paint: Paint Preparation / Skin / Eyes / Hair / Clothes / Accessories / Finishing 09. Kaburaki Yasutaka's Thick Paint: Paint Preparation / Priming / Lighting / Hair / Skin / Clothes / Phone / Adding Light / Adornments / Finishing 10. Kurumitsu's Colorful Paint: Paint Preparation / Roughing / Skin / Hair / Eyes / Clothes / Finishing

Usage

This encyclopedia is ideal for digital artists looking to improve their character painting skills. Whether you're a beginner seeking foundational techniques or an experienced artist exploring new styles, the book provides clear instructions, video tutorials, and downloadable resources to support your creative journey. Use the step-by-step guides to practice specific parts of character painting, and experiment with the custom brushes and color sets to develop your unique artistic style.