Perfect Layering/Skinning/Colouring

[aeman]

I'm always wanted to ask this but i don't know i get a good response or not
so anyways, how you guys layering/skinning/colouring so well, is there a best tips or best way to layer

 

[Arowanna]

I'm not quite sure what you're asking here, aeman.

If you're simply asking how people get good at painting, the answer is surprisingly simple; consistent practice. "Repetition is the mother of learning", there really are no shortcuts on how to do it, more than putting in the hours. Of course, guidance along the way helps a great deal, but you can't survive on that alone.

However, are there ways to improve "faster"? Not really, but learning how to practice is key. Sycra has some quick tips here:
How to Practice Drawing
Iterative Drawing - The Fastest Way to Improve
Follow-Up to Iterative Drawing

But in general, clocking in the hours is what counts. The grind sucks and it can be hard to get through it, but it pays off in the end; no one starts off as a master in their craft. The same applies to any other creative pursuit, be it sculpting, writing, music or whatever.

There are thousands of ideas out there on how to get good and I can't refer to them all in this post, but I can at least give you some YouTube links:
Sinix Design - Sinix Design's YouTube Channel
Can you learn drawing by copying? - Drawing Art Academy
How to Get Better at Drawing: 10 Things that Worked for Me - Mark Crilley
Deliberate Practice - The Secret of Getting Good Fast - Proko
Part 1, Master Studies - Noah's Art Camp

For painters I would also suggest picking up other crafts that are very similar in nature. 3D modeling, clay sculpting and architecture are just three examples that will improve your general understanding of painting.

 

[PrinceYaser]

In addition to Arowanna's points, I'm sure a good and hand-habit (was not sure how to say it lol) tool would also play the role greatly! Choosing a software that suits you best is really helpful I suppose. I think the next steps are the things Arowanna pointed out.

 

[aeman]

@Arowanna thx, i guess this may help my problem

also @Arowanna do you start skinning with grey color or just a base color then add white and desaturated purple and adjusting the opacity like you told me to or else

 

[Arowanna]

Depends on what I'm doing and what I feel like at the moment to be honest. If you've troubles with contrast and colors, just using the grey scales makes things a lot easier.

Purple only contrasts well with yellow, it's not global. In art theory it's called complementary colors.

 

[aeman]

if i use greyscale then how can i add the colour that i want?

 

[PrinceYaser]

if i use greyscale then how can i add the colour that i want?

It's simple. Just add the color you want, then set the blending mode of the layer to "Color" (in PS I know).

 

[aeman]

how to greyscale?

 

[Arowanna]

how to greyscale?

You just use black and white, nothing more to it than that. Of course, that means different shades of grey as well.