Sketching and Rendering a Concept Illustration in Photoshop

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Throughout these lessons, we will learn how to refine a rough automotive concept design sketch into a polished illustration in Photoshop. Using basic tools in Photoshop, elements from photographs and textures and logos, we will create a compelling design that shows off awareness of form and acknowledges function. By the end of this tutorial you will be able to effectively introduce light, shadow, and reflections that will bring flat ideas to life. Software required: Photoshop CS6.

Introduction and Project Overview

Introduction and Project Overview

Sketching and Rendering a Concept Illustration in Photoshop

Refining Our Rough Concept Sketch

Adding Initial Photographic Elements

Utilizing Colors and Materials

Tidying up Our Color Splits and Layers

Defining More Areas with Color

Adding the Front Tire and Carbon Fiber

Conveying Form with Shadow

Adding Highlights to Our Image

Defining Edges and Features

Modifying Our Sketch Lines

Adding New Materials

Balancing Color Levels

Refining the Ground Shadow

Further Refining the Rear Wheel

Creating the Rear Tire

Adding Textures from Photo Reference

Creating Strong Shadows and Highlights

Painting in Light Textures

Adding Car Headlights from Photo Reference

Rendering the Carbon Fiber Parts

Finishing the Carbon Fiber Parts

Starting Work on the Paint

Working with Depth and Form

Painting in Highlights and Reflections

Adding the Racing Stand

Populating Our Bike with Graphics

Completing Our Graphics

Finalizing Our Illustration