I’ve started using this technique before I start any painting, and it’s been a lifesaver! In just a few clicks, I can now try an infinite number of color combinations, to make sure I nail the perfect palette for my painting.

The team behind Anatomy360 have built a ton of reference models for male and female characters of all ages. The library of models is constantly growing, and also includes specialty items like heads, clothing, hands, skulls, and this awesome pose pack:

Merci beaucoup David pour tout ce que tu fait, pour ton site, pour tes cours, pour ta sympathie, j’apprécie énormément! Une question: pourquoi travailler sur un autre calque 50%gris +overlay? Ce n’est pas la même chose simplement de dupliquer le calque et travailler dessus? Je me permets d’écrire en français, j’ai cru comprendre que tu le parles aussi. Merci encore…. pour moi le plus dur’ c’est la perspective….

Color, color dodge, overlay, multiply, lighten…

This skilled portrait painter has no less than 227 paintings featured on her Artstation… and ALL of them are incredible!