日本語: Study 3: Color Key

Associated Lesson: Lesson 3: Color (The Greatest Lie)

Zac Retz, Rainy LA

The goal of this study is to produce a color key: an atmospheric color map of a drawing.

Warning: This week’s study is quite difficult. On your first attempt, start with something slightly simpler than what you would normally be comfortable with. To help you out, we suggest using niji scenic, which consistently shades in warm light and cold shadow, to help you practice that transition.

Start with an image from niji --style scenic.

Step 1: Trace out the rough areas of the drawing. (Yes. Definitely trace it!)

Step 2: On a new layer, using the paint bucket, lay down the rough colors that you see (don’t use the color picker!)

Step 3: Check your estimation by zooming out super far and squinting at it: is the thumbnail about the same picture?