HOW TO PAINT IN LAYERS - Tutorial

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Komentáře • 83

  • @sujurean
    @sujurean Před 7 lety +55

    oh man i have probably learned more about color theory here than i have in my art classes (which is very dissappointing to me bc art school is expensive lol) Desaturating the colors when you mix them make so much sense bc when you mix certain colors of acryllic gouache together, it either goes brown or gray. whenever i color pick i tend to not desaturate my colors so they don't look natural, I'll definitely give your tip a try :D

  • @Omskanielar
    @Omskanielar Před 8 lety +93

    So basically: Work in layers for the rough lightning and shading, merge for further detailed work.

  • @katattack707
    @katattack707 Před 6 lety +11

    Borodante Quote: "Using layers is good when you are defining colours that do not touch the shape, when defining shape, don't segregate any light", I love you Borodante and your videos are really really helpful!!! Thank you ^_^

  • @discardedtescotrolley868
    @discardedtescotrolley868 Před 7 lety +48

    this guy is more useful than my art teacher XD XD

  • @giovannifim4964
    @giovannifim4964 Před 8 lety +102

    HOW TO OVERCOME PROCASTINATION

    • @ricbulow
      @ricbulow Před 8 lety +12

      Try and schedule your work time, where you will have nothing around you than the art.

    • @Xinxyl
      @Xinxyl Před 8 lety +6

      Each day, create a checklist of everything you need to do. Add on to it when you feel necessary. It puts your goal pretty straightforward in front of you so it should help. Also make sure to schedual alarms on your phone in case you forget what to do easily! I actually set an alarm for everything on the 'checklist' every morning for a few months and it seemed to work very well. Some uncomprehendable brain stuff is supposed to go on where alarms work better than just a mental note.

  • @BIONauTMate
    @BIONauTMate Před 6 lety +3

    I’ve never seen anyone explain the lighting in such a way! Thank you so much!

  • @EWKification
    @EWKification Před 6 lety +16

    Or just put a new layer on top in "normal" mode and paint away with bold brush strokes, but now you can erase them without erasing from the whole image.

  • @Your_Degenerate
    @Your_Degenerate Před 7 lety +11

    I'm really digging that potato brush... no pun intended.

  • @helenarichardson4168
    @helenarichardson4168 Před 6 lety +3

    So this video was super informative. I came for the layers explanation and left with that and a color theory tip. I will be browsing your other videos because you explained things so well.

  • @mattkaz9604
    @mattkaz9604 Před 5 lety +1

    I learn about a dozen new things on every one of your videos. Amazing stuff - thank you.

  • @Mountainair2975
    @Mountainair2975 Před 8 lety +3

    AWESOME DUDE!!! I'm literally crying because of your awesomenesssssssssssss

  • @sunner222
    @sunner222 Před 7 lety +1

    I'm so glad I found this channel.

  • @BioTvorogok
    @BioTvorogok Před 8 lety +2

    Огромное спасибо, было очень познавательно! Всегда задумывался над смешиванием цветов и это было для меня реальной проблемой. Слава переводчику, уловил суть!
    Thank you, it was great!

    • @ugozna
      @ugozna Před 8 lety +1

      Творожок доволен, ура!

  • @kantamana1
    @kantamana1 Před 3 lety

    you can lock transparentsy, that help when working in multiple layers

  • @MalaMala-os2no
    @MalaMala-os2no Před rokem

    This is an AMAZING tutorial thank you so much!!

  • @sandraganadi7896
    @sandraganadi7896 Před 3 lety +1

    I like your voice. Thanks for sharing.😁

  • @creativedoof
    @creativedoof Před 4 lety

    Thanks for this video tutorial because you did cover some of the banes that I run into when I do layered work ..which is quite often.
    I always assumed that it was lack of skill on my end. Now, I know better.
    Thanks, man! Keep up the good work. 👍🍔

  • @andrelfr92
    @andrelfr92 Před 8 lety +1

    The color tip was awesome! Seriously, thanks a lot!

  • @aboudaladdin8604
    @aboudaladdin8604 Před 3 lety

    Just discovered your channel .. Great Stuff Borooo Keep it up , Awesome!

  • @thebatman6201
    @thebatman6201 Před 3 lety

    My dude, i love your content but you gotta know.... you look way better with your head shaved, my man. You made the right move embracing your change

  • @canewizard4141
    @canewizard4141 Před 3 lety

    Man, you look so much better without hair

  • @oioionionone
    @oioionionone Před 5 lety

    you're my first patreon, ty

  • @bodawei425
    @bodawei425 Před 2 lety

    Awesome!

  • @howiedick6857
    @howiedick6857 Před 6 lety

    what an incredible video. Thanks boro!

  • @RichardKurbis
    @RichardKurbis Před 7 lety

    wow, really interesting process, and some excellent tips as you go through!

  • @nuchinuchitekton7730
    @nuchinuchitekton7730 Před 8 lety +1

    this is so awesome. your perspective is very valuable

  • @NEET48
    @NEET48 Před 3 lety

    Yeah and you can duplicate the folders / layers first, then merge the original layers and paint on top of them, but you still have access to the separate layers.

  • @Schesso
    @Schesso Před 7 lety

    very informative! this is exactly what I needed thank you.

  • @DrApfelwurst
    @DrApfelwurst Před 6 lety

    Nice tutorial, exactly what I needed!

  • @emotionalfaucet8161
    @emotionalfaucet8161 Před 5 lety

    fun tutorial

  • @tat2erik
    @tat2erik Před 8 lety

    Keep the vids like this coming. Thanks

  • @henrietteboldtillustration9040

    What a great video! Thanks man!

  • @sinned5504
    @sinned5504 Před 3 lety

    I... fuckin love this channel now. thank youuu

  • @Xinxyl
    @Xinxyl Před 8 lety +11

    In all the videos I've seen from you, you never seem to use the 'Color Dodge' tool. Is there any reason why?
    I ask this because a quite popular artist that I watch on CZcams [ Ross Draws ] loves to use a bit of color dodge to complete a piece, almost like a 'thing' for his videos where he cuts to an exciting "IT'S COLOR DODGE TIME!" near the closing of each video.
    What is your opinion on this? Is it because he usually draws with very vibrant, fictional-esc colors for details while I feel like you like more "realistic", slightly duller colors? Maybe it's just personal preference?

    • @nuchinuchitekton7730
      @nuchinuchitekton7730 Před 8 lety +8

      Ross drawz is overrated you won't learn anything useful

    • @Xinxyl
      @Xinxyl Před 8 lety +1

      Archsider Arc It's true that he is a lot less informative in his videos and yeah, I don't learn much from him, but I just watch the videos because they are interesting. It's kind of like a speed-paint but he does incorporate some very interesting ideas.

    • @Illusionaire1
      @Illusionaire1 Před 8 lety +11

      The dodge tool makes thing look a little plastic, because it adds white to everything. Its usually a "rule" of thumb to never go for pure white lights and hilights. No control over the Hue, Saturation and Brightness of your color is a problem too...
      If you think about color space as dimensions, the Dodge tool only gives you one: Making things Brighter.
      But if you select your own highlight color, you can have 3 dimensions: Hue, Sat and Value. Its a well known painting trick to simply shuffle your colors around, to make it easier on the eye to read...

    • @Omskanielar
      @Omskanielar Před 8 lety +1

      +Illusionaire1 Woayh, that was an interesting and informative comment, gonna keep that in mind the next time I draw something with light (dodge) and shadow (burn) =)

    • @nuchinuchitekton7730
      @nuchinuchitekton7730 Před 8 lety +2

      ^wanna learn how to use dodge effectively ? Search for Robot pencil or Anthony Jones

  • @zerobambiro
    @zerobambiro Před 5 lety

    What about using smart objects? They are like merged layers, but you can still have your separate layers back if you need too

  • @noahshnapp
    @noahshnapp Před 5 lety

    Can someone explain how others paint, but it doesn't go over the line?

  • @underfire987
    @underfire987 Před 7 lety

    well I still stick with artrage the best digital art program in the market it reflects traditional art so freaking well it allows me to really just work on getting better at art and not worry about learning all the crazy program stuff like photoshop could never use it

  • @tayfalshaalan7864
    @tayfalshaalan7864 Před 4 lety

    This is so damn helpful

  • @pospishniy
    @pospishniy Před 8 lety +1

    Can you tell me what opacity level you were using here? Do you use pen pressure opacity? Was it 100% all the time or you were blending all the time?

    • @DutchDinosaur
      @DutchDinosaur Před 7 lety

      Olexandr Pospishniy the brush chainges opacity with pen pressure

  • @FluXxxie
    @FluXxxie Před 6 lety

    So... Adding details in one layer, shadows in multiple?

  • @Metal-Spark
    @Metal-Spark Před 3 lety

    This works up until your client asks you to change the samurai's jacket to red instead of blue, then you'll be very happy you kept your layers

    • @BoroCG
      @BoroCG  Před 3 lety

      It's so easy to change any color on a flat image these days. Much much easier than working with a bunch of layers for an expressive art style

    • @speedb.bernard5404
      @speedb.bernard5404 Před 2 lety

      @@BoroCG in both cases you'd just create a layer above the original drawing set it to color and paint over it

  • @heffjhgagh4178
    @heffjhgagh4178 Před 8 lety +4

    Is Paint tool Sai a good program to start with? I would like get this advice from a professional such as you. I would really appreciate the advice.

    • @matildecadau8655
      @matildecadau8655 Před 8 lety +1

      i like your profil pic. Do you Like FNAF? I love it!!

    • @kawaiic418
      @kawaiic418 Před 8 lety +1

      Just in case he doesn't see this... yes. It's good to start with, and maybe even use for most of your art career. Of course it's good to test out many programs. You never know what works best for you. For me personally, Clip Studio Paint works best.

    • @Xinxyl
      @Xinxyl Před 8 lety +1

      I'm no professional but in my opinion: yes I've played around with quite a few programs, I used to mainly use PaintTool SAI but slowly started transferring to Photoshop. It is just much more versatile. Many times, I will have to edit something drawn in SAI in Photoshop to complete it.

    • @heffjhgagh4178
      @heffjhgagh4178 Před 8 lety

      Thank you! I do like fnaf!

    • @heffjhgagh4178
      @heffjhgagh4178 Před 8 lety

      Thank you so much for your advice!

  • @AnimaKon
    @AnimaKon Před 2 lety

    the transition cut in the eyes seems a bit unrealistic more like a piece of paper because of the lack of volume on the skull bone form should had some transition even being small

  • @neinneinsen9711
    @neinneinsen9711 Před 7 lety

    Hey can someone link that guy Aleksandr's portfolio? I cant find it.

  • @sophiesurette4290
    @sophiesurette4290 Před 8 lety +1

    Hi

  • @LushoxPerez
    @LushoxPerez Před 8 lety

    Hi.!!! where i can found Coolorus 2.5?

  • @olade5012
    @olade5012 Před 6 lety

    and what about if you do one layer only to represent sunshine and skylight ? can you make a video painting something in layers and another with no layers ?

  • @matildecadau8655
    @matildecadau8655 Před 7 lety

    This was like 9 months ago.. he looks so fetus. That doesn't make sense at all, but he looks like a fetus borodante. Squishy :3

  • @maxspringfield
    @maxspringfield Před 5 lety

    What in the hell is the difference between sunlight and 'sky light'?

    • @MrBaumTV
      @MrBaumTV Před 4 lety

      Go out on a sunny day. You see a bright blue sky that illuminates everything and you will see the sun that is white/yellow. Together they are 2 light sources.

  • @ugozna
    @ugozna Před 8 lety

    Микрофон периодически булькает :(

  • @beyblademaster5125
    @beyblademaster5125 Před 8 lety +1

    i luv art, but i still don't understand the purpose of the 2 fingered glove

    • @Xinxyl
      @Xinxyl Před 8 lety +6

      It prevents his hand from smearing around the tablet and dirtying or damaging the screen. It's pretty necessary to have. He's answered this in one of the Q&A videos I believe.
      Imagine if you are doing a pencil drawing and you just smear your hand around the paper, about the same idea.

    • @beyblademaster5125
      @beyblademaster5125 Před 8 lety

      +Cindy Li thx

    • @horrorfan1122
      @horrorfan1122 Před 8 lety +7

      It's also to decrease the friction between the artist's hand and the screen they're working with. This of course leads to smoother had movements.

  • @Klawckie47
    @Klawckie47 Před 8 lety +2

    somehow i feel comfortable with 1 layer tho,

  • @olivart8012
    @olivart8012 Před 8 lety +5

    IM EARLY HELLO

  • @drinkwoter
    @drinkwoter Před 5 lety

    when borodante had hairs

  • @whomstareyou8013
    @whomstareyou8013 Před 7 lety

    What program is this? also, can you put the program in all of your future descriptions and it's always frustrating when someone is teaching something and you, as the learner, don't know what the program is for future reference.

  • @333Laura
    @333Laura Před 3 lety

    Very useful. Subscribed