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| After scanning in my drawing and uploading it to Photoshop, I built a vector layer following the silhouette of the peacock mantis shrimp. This made it relatively easy to add color. I used this vector layer to build masks for my color layers. I also chose a gradient similar to the blue sea slugs illustration, hoping for the same shallow water feel. |
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| After the initial color was in, I started adding texture and shading layers. I also used the lighten mode of my paintbrush to add color to the line art itself. A drop shadow and an orange glow around the fringes finished the piece nicely. |
