Trying to get better at handpainting

Jargis · Aug 2013

Heyo polycount

I've been lurking for a while now and at times I have been completely astonished by what people post here, handpainted stuff in particular.. I've been trying to handpaint myself, but I just feel it isn't going that well :poly122:.

Crits, tips or tutorials are much appreciated!

My latest wood attempt (Wasn't supposed to tile or anything)

ivanzu · Aug 2013

Looks good just tweak hue/sat and contrast and it will be perfect.

Jargis · Aug 2013

Updated the image, is this any better?

Obscura · Aug 2013

I used the saturation slider, played with variations, and then I changed the curves and got this

Maybe its a little too saturated now.Im not sure.

CharlieD · Aug 2013

I don't do hand painted stuff, but what I noticed on nice hand painted stuff, the highlights and shadows are pushed more. Keep in mind, usually you don't use normal maps in handpainted textures, so your shadows and edge highlights need to be done manually.

Here's some well done examples by jessica dinh.

silver_hoodlum · Aug 2013

is there any good tutorial about handpainted textures? ive looking for a while to improve my skills too

Fenyce · Aug 2013

@Silver_hoodlum
And since it might be helpfull for even more people:

Layer technique by jamin shoulet
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c_GWVez_UHM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QSFKEvH6ZJA
More: http://www.polycount.com/forum/showthread.php?t=124494

More progress then tutorial (since theres no audio)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qiZtsTHGHh8
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EKxFO4292LI
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g_L7vO8hGYo

And if you want to spend some money for a good tutorial:
https://www.3dmotive.com/f101801

Strandy · Aug 2013

Download VERTEX Vol.1 from here http://www.artbypapercut.com/ The article about hand painting is a true jewel (among many other stuff)
As a side note: I cant wait the release of Vol.2

silver_hoodlum · Aug 2013

@Fenyce thanks for reply, I only knew the 3dmotive one from that list, ill have a look on them. cheers

Jargis · Aug 2013

Those are some really useful links, thanks!

Trying to get better at handpainting

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