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HocusPlotus β€” Alezan : Step by Step by-nc-nd

Published: 2011-07-31 11:17:51 +0000 UTC; Views: 8219; Favourites: 215; Downloads: 0
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Edit : See the final version here : [link]

Here we are, at last!
Some of you may have followed this step by step yesterday. Here is a summary of most of te step I registered. It doesn't really show how I paint, as it's not a video, but it can give a rather good idea of the way I do my painting.

I usually use references, that I put next to my work. I look at them to see particular parts of horses I've hard time with, and for the colors. My references are always quoted in the comment below the deviation.

I'm very, very happy with how it cames
I've no idea for a background for now thought, so if you have some suggestions, don't hesitate ^^

Tools
Photoshop & Wacom Intuos 4 tablet
around 10 hours total
original size 2813*1822

:: Credits ::
reference: from *Chunga-Stock [link]
Lineart made from a sketch of mine by ~Tricky-Thoughts

Cannot be used without my assent in any way, thank you.
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Comments: 52

nobleFlyer [2013-01-26 14:16:04 +0000 UTC]

O my...It's amazing! So detailed and gorgeus!

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Avaery [2011-08-06 00:05:02 +0000 UTC]

I am in total awe of your shading and highlighting ability its beautiful

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HocusPlotus In reply to Avaery [2011-08-07 07:20:52 +0000 UTC]

Thank you ^^

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Avaery In reply to HocusPlotus [2011-08-07 20:39:11 +0000 UTC]

Your Welcome

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OlviaVika [2011-08-02 05:52:42 +0000 UTC]

fantastic! i'm in love!

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HocusPlotus In reply to OlviaVika [2011-08-04 17:18:51 +0000 UTC]

Merci

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hennap [2011-08-01 21:03:44 +0000 UTC]

Love it, I like to see tutorial of great artist as yourself and step by steps. Keep it up

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HocusPlotus In reply to hennap [2011-08-04 17:18:21 +0000 UTC]

I will try Thank you ^^

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hennap In reply to HocusPlotus [2011-08-04 20:09:41 +0000 UTC]

You're most welcome

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0paperwings0 [2011-08-01 17:22:15 +0000 UTC]

The pose makes me picture it splashing through water, so maybe a beach scene? Or being an arab looking beast you could go for a desert/sand scape.
I truly envy your colouring skills though D:

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HocusPlotus In reply to 0paperwings0 [2011-08-04 17:04:29 +0000 UTC]

Thanks you I finally choose a very simple background to keep yhe horse in the center of attention ^^

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0paperwings0 In reply to HocusPlotus [2011-08-04 19:15:02 +0000 UTC]

Yeah, I noticed that afterwards xP Lots of devs to look through lol.

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rice-chex [2011-08-01 15:26:18 +0000 UTC]

sa-weet! is that all on one layer? over the lines? hm background... it'd cool to see something that's really contrasting in color, it'd really make this guy pop since he's so bright :3

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HocusPlotus In reply to rice-chex [2011-08-01 15:29:13 +0000 UTC]

Lol no, I usually use 5 or more layers One for each part, body, hooves, mane and tail, and sometimes more (for eyes or additionnal white or ..)

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ArtistInDisguise [2011-08-01 13:49:54 +0000 UTC]

Lovely! C:
The colors on this and the shine of the coat are impeccable.
It looks very realistic.
Great job!

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HocusPlotus In reply to ArtistInDisguise [2011-08-01 15:25:57 +0000 UTC]

Thank you ^^

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Mearaz [2011-08-01 10:37:17 +0000 UTC]

Very nice! I love the pose and the shines in the coat. Actually makes me want to draw again

For the background. I personally think a simple background would be best where you make a hint of the ground where the horse stands on and choose a nice background colour for him in which you make a bit of variation colourwise or gradiantwise. If you make the background to busy, it would deter from the details you made to the horse.

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HocusPlotus In reply to Mearaz [2011-08-01 15:25:50 +0000 UTC]

Thanks for the suggestion, I thought you were right to recommend a slight background
I hope you will feel like drawing agin soon

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Mearaz In reply to HocusPlotus [2011-08-01 17:16:14 +0000 UTC]

You've added a very nice background

I've suggested it into the EEA, if you wish, you only need to accept it

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HocusPlotus In reply to Mearaz [2011-08-01 17:20:52 +0000 UTC]

Thank you a lot ^^ I already sent a demand myself, and it seem that it was accepted right at the same second I accepted your suggestion. So, it may appear twice in the gallery

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Mearaz In reply to HocusPlotus [2011-08-02 07:35:43 +0000 UTC]

Haha, that won't happen, but I saw you submitted it But ofcourse after I send the request.

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SandraCreations [2011-08-01 09:59:49 +0000 UTC]

C'est superbe de bout en bout et cette crinière blanche ! magnifique

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HocusPlotus In reply to SandraCreations [2011-08-01 15:22:54 +0000 UTC]

Merci

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SandraCreations In reply to HocusPlotus [2011-08-01 17:43:06 +0000 UTC]

De rien

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Tricky-Thoughts [2011-08-01 09:41:36 +0000 UTC]

J'aiiiime!

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MissMee95 [2011-08-01 09:26:07 +0000 UTC]

it's beautiful!!

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Ehetere [2011-08-01 09:10:41 +0000 UTC]

Goodness, what a gorgeous colour! I'm just going to melt into a happy pile of goo now after looking at that shading...

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Livio10 [2011-08-01 04:31:08 +0000 UTC]

wow this is going to be so fantastically awesome! so beautiful, great work, can't wait to see the finish.

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sVa-BinaryStar [2011-08-01 03:52:44 +0000 UTC]

Amazing color so far!

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Biscuitx [2011-08-01 02:06:27 +0000 UTC]

Oh waow!! Can't wait for it to be finished!

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shakespeare123 [2011-07-31 22:24:30 +0000 UTC]

That is gorgeous!

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Cherry48 [2011-07-31 21:38:22 +0000 UTC]

Perfect!!
I wanna know how to make those effects
:}

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ephoria516 [2011-07-31 18:53:11 +0000 UTC]

Oh my goodness, this is going to be absolutely BEAUTIFUL when you finish it! I can't wait!

I actually think it's a good thing you're taking so much time with it, it will be that much better because you worked on it so meticulously.

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saaph [2011-07-31 18:30:29 +0000 UTC]

amazing. can't wait to see the completed version.

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Lolitalove2B [2011-07-31 18:23:19 +0000 UTC]

C'est extra =o HΓ’te de voir les crins !

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Hokkohono [2011-07-31 18:00:40 +0000 UTC]

Magnifique!!

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MilA-10 [2011-07-31 17:59:15 +0000 UTC]

quelle beautΓ© Γ§a va Γͺtre!

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ShaleseSands [2011-07-31 17:53:53 +0000 UTC]

Looking great so far! Can't wait to see the end product.

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hennap [2011-07-31 17:34:13 +0000 UTC]

It's coming out really beautiful. Can't wait to see it finished

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Nattart [2011-07-31 17:27:22 +0000 UTC]

How on earth do you paint your horses so realisticaly? I'm in utter ore of your talent O.o

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HocusPlotus In reply to Nattart [2011-08-01 15:20:49 +0000 UTC]

Lol, thank you, but that's not that difficult you know, I used references ^^

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Sylviianel [2011-07-31 17:23:32 +0000 UTC]

This is gorgeous! I love how vibrant the colours are great job!

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HocusPlotus In reply to Sylviianel [2011-08-01 15:20:22 +0000 UTC]

Thanks !

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akuinnen24 [2011-07-31 15:13:45 +0000 UTC]

What a beauty! I love how glossy and bright the colors are. That's an interesting technique, I like how loosely you make your marks when you're starting out.

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HocusPlotus In reply to akuinnen24 [2011-08-01 15:20:15 +0000 UTC]

Thank you ! I use a reference for the shading, thought ^^

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Jag6201 [2011-07-31 14:57:33 +0000 UTC]

Mmm, gotta love those chroamy chestnuts...

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feverpaint [2011-07-31 14:33:10 +0000 UTC]

Wow it looks amazing so far

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Ehetere [2011-07-31 11:37:44 +0000 UTC]

Wow, WANT!

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JEAikman [2011-07-31 11:34:29 +0000 UTC]

Looking fantastic so far

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Tricky-Thoughts [2011-07-31 11:32:39 +0000 UTC]

Je pense aussi^^

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