Tutorial 02: Fur and Flesh

Following on the success of the text-only version, this is the illustrated How-to series of tutorials on just how I do my work for those who asked me over time how certain things were done. Some might think I am revealing all the tricks but I prefer to think of it as help hehehe. Text as it appears on the image:-

Fur and Flesh -

1 First paint the whole layer black, tidying up any gaps to make it look
perfect.

2 Paint the flow of the highlight as a series of bands using the flat color

3 Complicated bit... basically using the Smudge Tool: gently blend the
flat color into the black until you have this graduation effect. It may take
a few tries to just get the look you want. Account for the tone and curve
of the muscles as if they were in front of you.

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Loulabelle is all mine hehe, you can find the completed image here: fav.me/d6dumv5
Line work is based on an original sketch for and © of: Dr. Comet