Photoshop Painting Tips for Digital Artists - Esben Rasmussen

Summary by Krater

Esben Rasmussen demonstrates how to paint a character illustration of Jett from Valorant in the distinct style of J. C. Leyendecker. He refines the structure, pushes graphic shapes, and adds painterly lighting and texture.

From the video

Answers: How do I paint character art in the style of J. C. Leyendecker?

• J. C. Leyendecker painting style
• Digital painting in Adobe Photoshop
• Character illustration of Jett from Valorant
• Stylized realism in character art
• Pushing graphic shapes and silhouettes
• Working with local colors and lighting

What it concludes

• Embracing mistakes during the drawing process and being hands-on helps improve artistic skills.
• Using graphic shapes, cross-hatching, and simplified backgrounds helps achieve the J. C. Leyendecker style.
• Limiting unnecessary detail lines keeps a character illustration clean and readable.
• Applying layer styles like bevel and emboss with blending modes helps emulate traditional painted textures digitally.
• Focusing on core anatomy fundamentals saves time and effort compared to chasing social media trends.