Hey! Are you still slowly switching colors to paint shadows and reflections on your character's face? Use the photoshop brush tool and adjust layer blending modes to make your illustration workflow more intuitive. First add a transparent layer, draw the shadow distribution position with low-transparency gray, and then adjust the "Layer blending mode" and select "Color value" to quickly create a shadow effect.
For the reflective part, use high-brightness light yellow or white, and draw the distribution positions on the newly added transparent layer, such as the cell numbers list bridge of the nose, forehead and chin, and finally select "Overlay" in the "Layer blending mode" to complete the perfect reflection. . After adjusting the layer blending mode, you can also use color balance to adjust the color of shadows and reflections to better match the overall tone of the image.
Photoshop and illustrator are almost must-have software on every designer’s computer, and the updated features of the new 2022 version of photoshop make the integration between the two smoother. Vector objects drawn in illustrator can be copied and pasted directly to photoshop, and now there is an option to paste them as "Layers", making it easier for users to use powerful ps brushes and filters to create texture effects , this function is very useful in both poster design and banner design. Similarly, text created in illustrator can also be pasted directly in photoshop to continue editing, allowing your creative flow to continue uninterrupted.