Painting a Simple Realistic Object in Adobe Photoshop

LEARNING TARGETS:
»  I understand what composition is and how it relates to both photography, cinematography, and art.  »  I can paint a simple realistic object in Adobe Photoshop.
»  I can blend color SMOOTHLY giving an  object volume in Adobe Photoshop.
»  I can identify the direction of the light source and accurately paint the shadow in Adobe Photoshop.
»  I understand the responsibilities and ethics associated with publishing to the internet

EXPECTATIONS:
» CREATE: You are to repaint an apple from a reference image using Photoshop in a 5 X 7 document (@ 300 DPI) including the background, shadows, & specular highlight.
     *All layers must be labels; post a screen shot of layers in blog.
»  REFLECT:  Document the whole process in your blog and reflect what you learned.


General Steps:
Choose reference image
[#Beginning of Shooting Data Section] Nikon D2X 2005/11/23 16:06:40.4 RAW (12-bit) Image Size: Large (4288 x 2848) Lens: 60mm F/2.8 D Focal Length: 60mm Exposure Mode: Manual Metering Mode: Multi-Pattern 1/125 sec - F/19 Exposure Comp.: 0 EV Sensitivity: ISO 100 Optimize Image:  White Balance: Flash AF Mode: Manual Flash Sync Mode: Not Attached Color Mode: Mode I (Adobe RGB) Tone Comp.: Normal Hue Adjustment: 0° Saturation: Normal Sharpening: None Image Comment:                                      Long Exposure NR: Off High ISO NR: Off [#End of Shooting Data Section]

Sketch out general shape
[#Beginning of Shooting Data Section] Nikon D2X 2005/11/23 16:06:40.4 RAW (12-bit) Image Size: Large (4288 x 2848) Lens: 60mm F/2.8 D Focal Length: 60mm Exposure Mode: Manual Metering Mode: Multi-Pattern 1/125 sec - F/19 Exposure Comp.: 0 EV Sensitivity: ISO 100 Optimize Image:  White Balance: Flash AF Mode: Manual Flash Sync Mode: Not Attached Color Mode: Mode I (Adobe RGB) Tone Comp.: Normal Hue Adjustment: 0° Saturation: Normal Sharpening: None Image Comment:                                      Long Exposure NR: Off High ISO NR: Off [#End of Shooting Data Section]

In a new layer, paint in the main areas.  Use the sketch as a guide.  Also change the sketch layer to Multiply.
layers
The new color layer will only have the color, no lines. 
[#Beginning of Shooting Data Section] Nikon D2X 2005/11/23 16:06:40.4 RAW (12-bit) Image Size: Large (4288 x 2848) Lens: 60mm F/2.8 D Focal Length: 60mm Exposure Mode: Manual Metering Mode: Multi-Pattern 1/125 sec - F/19 Exposure Comp.: 0 EV Sensitivity: ISO 100 Optimize Image:  White Balance: Flash AF Mode: Manual Flash Sync Mode: Not Attached Color Mode: Mode I (Adobe RGB) Tone Comp.: Normal Hue Adjustment: 0° Saturation: Normal Sharpening: None Image Comment:                                      Long Exposure NR: Off High ISO NR: Off [#End of Shooting Data Section]

This is the color layer.

[#Beginning of Shooting Data Section] Nikon D2X 2005/11/23 16:06:40.4 RAW (12-bit) Image Size: Large (4288 x 2848) Lens: 60mm F/2.8 D Focal Length: 60mm Exposure Mode: Manual Metering Mode: Multi-Pattern 1/125 sec - F/19 Exposure Comp.: 0 EV Sensitivity: ISO 100 Optimize Image:  White Balance: Flash AF Mode: Manual Flash Sync Mode: Not Attached Color Mode: Mode I (Adobe RGB) Tone Comp.: Normal Hue Adjustment: 0° Saturation: Normal Sharpening: None Image Comment:                                      Long Exposure NR: Off High ISO NR: Off [#End of Shooting Data Section]

Then blend the layers and add in the texture. 

These are the two videos we watched in the last class. 





Here is another resource if you are having problems . . . It is a step-by-step written tutorial.  It is not the exact approach, but it will definitely help you.  http://tuts.3d2dizayn.com/index.php/2011/06/still-life-painting-in-adobe-photoshop-digital-painting-an-apple/

Here is another video that might help.

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