Tips for Self Portrait
by Vidushi Khandelwal in Craft > Digital Graphics
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Tips for Self Portrait
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Digital art is the next new trend. I have made a self portrait of myself on procreate on pad. This instructable shows you easy way to create a self portrait of yourself on procreate. Simple steps but beautiful outcome.
Downloads
Supplies
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All you need is an IPAD and an Apple Pencil to draw. Oh! And don't forget, you need a reference picture.
Open Procreate and Insert Your Reference Picture
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I would recommend you to edit your reference photo through any editing app into neon. This will help you identify the darkness and lightness in the image more easily.
Basic Outline
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Create a second layer and using monoline brush create an outline for the image.
NOTE: IN THIS ENTIRE INSTRUCTABLE WE ONLY NEED TO USE MONOLINE BRUSH
Color
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Color the spots with the different shades of your selected palette. I have used shades of grey to create my self portrait but you can use any.
Background Color
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Give a background color to you portrait. It is important that you do this. Because without it the portrait will not pop and look nice.
It’s That Easy!
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Show all the layers. And you're done! 5 easy steps to make a self portrait on procreate!