For many beginners, the journey to painting realistically is full of disappointment and confusion. Realism breathes life into artists’ work. People connect with art because they see themselves in it. It is no wonder; therefore, many artists spend a lot of time trying to master realism. Whether you are more experienced or just starting, we have three time-saving techniques that can help you make realistic digital paintings.
Use Photo Textures
One great way to add realism to digital paintings is applying textures to them. Artists can easily do that by incorporating photo textures in their work. This technique is great for achieving perfect textures for skin, clothes, details in nature etc.
Use Texture Brushes
By using simple materials such as a fan brush to paint, you can achieve incredibly realistic details. If you want to achieve realism, equip yourself with various textured brushes in Photoshop. You can either use brushes available online or create your own by reading tutorials that teach how to create custom brushes in Photoshop.
Use natural color palettes
One the best alternative to achieving realism in your work is to turn your focus to color. Even if it is tempting to paint with vivid and bright colors, limit your color palettes to colors found in nature. If you use natural color palettes, you’ll realize that you don’t have to be one of the best painters to make your digital art realistic.
References
https://design.tutsplus.com/articles/6-easy-tips-for-making-realistic-digital-paintings–cms-23665
https://design.tutsplus.com/tutorials/create-a-photo-realistic-digital-painting-in-photoshop–psd-18156