Ze Spy Page 26
Added 2025-08-25 13:00:19 +0000 UTCNow out of enemy territory, but far from out of the woods, our heroine continues her charge towards the accomplishment of her mission. Her heart (among other things) pounds against her chest as she tries in vain to preserve a quantum of modesty. She seems to have her priorities a little out of whack here, but one can't blame her too harshly, she's under a lot of pressure and who among us can say that they get everything right?
I decided to try out a different colouring technique with this story, and I think this was the page where I really began to get the hang of it. It's sort of a subtractive thing that uses layer masks, multiple layers, setting things to "multiply", and all manner of fun stuff. Like many things in life, it's great when you do it right, but can be a nightmare if you start erasing on the wrong layer, for example. Still, I think I've largely come to grips with it, and find it's pretty good if you want several different degrees of midtones, which I'm learning are the key to more convincing soft-shade colouring overall.
Anyway, that's enough shop talk from me, back to work!
Comments
Thank you! I think shading her abs was the moment when it clicked for me: if I make this bit a little lighter, it looks better. Not a huge revelation in the overall scheme of things, but I'll take it ☺️
Legmuscle
2025-08-26 00:02:15 +0000 UTCFun and unrealistic go together like chocolate and peanut butter 🥳
Legmuscle
2025-08-26 00:00:08 +0000 UTCThat's a lot of running. It kind of reminds me of those montages in movies. It's unrealistic but it's still fun LOL
Victoria Black
2025-08-25 14:45:12 +0000 UTCYou're right - the layering looks great. The shadows are well placed, and the shading around her abdomen is particularly nicely done.
Mattwiseuk
2025-08-25 14:34:15 +0000 UTC
