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"You are a treasure I don't want to lose."
Re: layering, I started out with two layers, one for the figure and one for the background. I tend to avoid using too many layers because:
a. when working at high resolutions, multi-layering would kill my laptop!!
b. I have this bad habit of drawing on the wrong layer and then cursing everybody to kingdom come when I find out what I've done!
Instead, I paint and repaint over the image (on the same layer to get a "layered" effect for details like hair/shadows. I do keep a separate layer for the background though, just because those are two completely different objects really, and it's easier to work with them on different layers (although I occasionally paint on the wrong layer by accident...!)
As for the program, I use Photoshop CS. My wacom tablet came with some program (I think it was Open Canvas or Painter, I can't remember) but I never used it because I was already too comfortable with Photoshop by then.
Hmmm... what tips can I give you...?
I hope this helps! And good luck in your drawing/painting. Cheers!
The shading and color tones are vivid, yet very subtle, as it it should be with her. Really great picture. I'm looking forward to more of your portraits, so I'm watching you.
I luv ya coloration style so much!
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