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Published: 2015-03-25 21:40:03 +0000 UTC; Views: 32032; Favourites: 516; Downloads: 337
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Sheron Menezes.Created a new super painterly brush set in Sketchbook Pro and wanted to test it out.
Tools: Sketchbook Pro/ Intuos Pro
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I like the way it looks. The art style is awesome
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This is honestly stunning. I dont even have anything creative to say... I just.. want to keep staring at this picture.
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Thanks! Really glad you like it!
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Sorry for the late response, but the downloadable version is the highest resolution i have. And thanks!
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This is beautiful! And I think it's amazing that everything is practically done in square shapes Amazing job!
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Thanks. Glad you like it.
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This is so beautiful. I love the brush stroke texture you have on this image. Really great lighting feeling to it too.
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Thank you! Glad you think so!
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This portraiy is bomb! Better than anyone I've done.
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Wow, beautiful. And huge thumbs up for the brushes too, I like how they can be mixed with rough, geometric strokes and softer, more detailed areas.
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Thanks, man! I like the texture of the brushes as well. Adds a bit of variety.
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I guess so. Had no idea who she was, but thanks for letting me know. Now I can stare at her some more.
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This is freaking amazing--I'm doing a painting myself that's similar to yours actually, I'll post it soon as I'm finished, but being an african american girl, I can't help but love how our hair looks when in it's natural state (granted it is difficult at times to take care of, but it's worth it) I really really love this to pieces~!
I especially love the hair texture that you put into the painting--it really brings out the tight kinky twirls. And the color is magnificently vibrant and blend well together. And it's not blended shading either--it's kind of like cell shading. Did you work on this image while looking at a photo or did you freehand it completely? Also how long did it take you?
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Because of the brush's texture it actually made painting her hair the easiest part (at a point I began to wonder if I had made an overly specialized brush that would only be good for for painting tight curls/curly afros).
And yes, I used a reference. It's in the caption at the bottom. I'd say it took me about 3-4 hours. I'm very indecisive when I work so I tend to draw/paint in circles sometimes. Plus, I was fine-tuning the brush a long the way. As far as the shading, I kind of wanted to keep it textured and not refined/blended. The only blending I did was on a few spots in the face and breast, but then I went over them with the brush again.
Thanks for the thoughtful comment and I'm glad you like it!
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That's the great thing about brush textures--they give a unique style, and here you perfected it. And only 3-4 hours?! magnificent! Your indecisive personality causes you to make wonderful and original textures and patterns (as well as finished products)~
Thank you for responding with great information! I really appreciate it (I did actually learn a couple things from it--like learning how to experiment with brushes and using different texture patterns, so thank you for that too) ~
and your welcome~! I love your art, I look forward to seeing more!
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Playing around with textures really does make a big difference in the end result. And they're fun to experiment with.
Thanks again for the kind comments and I'm glad I could be a help! Always happy to answer questions (though this is a rather late response, sorry 
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Textures are indeed wonderful things to experiment with;
You're very welcome~! and it's fine--as long as you responded I'm happy~
Have a great day/evening/night!
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This is stunning! I love the painterly lighting. And dat hair...
I hope you do some more experimenting with that brush set/technique. I like your usual technique of strong colors under hard lines, but it's cool seeing you do something way different from that as well.
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Thanks! Glad you like it! I decided to divert from my usual method of sketching the face beforehand just so I wouldn't be hindered by the lines. It was actually a bit easier than I initially thought it would be.
Originally, when I was experimenting with the brush I was only using it for the hair, but I ended up really liking the texture and completing the entire painting with it. Needless to say, I think I'll be using it again. haha
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Flippin fantastic dude, the force is mighty strong with you right now! Great job buddy! 
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