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Here's a before-and-after comparison of the detail to my book cover.[link]
I drew the piece with PITT pens and COPIC markers on Strathmore Drawing paper, scanned it, and colorized it using Adobe Photoshop CS2.
A few people have asked me to show what changes from grayscale lineart to final color, and hopefully this shows what the process entails.
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Wow! I just stimbled on this, and your coloring is amazing! At first glance I thoght it was real !
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This is one of my favourites. It's so beautiful, her smile is amazing !
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My favourite Catwoman... I have ordered Cover Run, and it should be with me friday, So excited.
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I hope you like it, we gave it our best shot!
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Its so crazy how you can take it to finish without loosing the charm of the drawing
Love your work sir!
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thank you so much. it's awesome to get a behind-the-scenes 'tour' of such an amazing piece.
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Thank you very much for the kind words!
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Audrey hepburn as Catwoman? Cool!.. Could have worked marvellously.
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Amazing work, Adam. I was just about to get your book at Amazon and I came across your deviantart page. Best always,
Jorge
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Do you always work using COPIC markers AND Photoshop when you normally do your covers, or do you just photoshop over the line art?
By the by, I purchased this art book and it is both fantastic and educational. Everyone should buy it.
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Gorgeous work, and a really helpful comparison!
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I like so much to see how the pros use the tecnics... I have the photoshop and the pencils but... XD... IΒ΄m learning! Thanks, ItΒ΄s an amazing work
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*Looks at this*
*Looks at what I'm currently sketching*
*Looks through your gallery*
*Looks through my own gallery*
I think it's about high time I call it quits.
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So lovely and soft. I love that Audery Hepburn look.
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Very Cool, I admire where you take the time to show the fans your process.
Awesome work, man.
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Wow! Big difference from one to the other, but I have to say, each have it's own kind of magic. Love them both. One day... one day I'll be able to attend a Comic Con and get to shake your hand.
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you sure takes Audrey Hepburn for reference, dont you?
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Beautiful work, of course and very nice of you to show the side-by-side comparo. It looks like you upped the contrast and smoothed out some of the texture as well; do you smudge or blur on a case-by-case basis or mask and use filters/adjustment layers? Love how much of the original media and technique is preserved.
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She looks simply delicious! She could just jump right into my lap...top.
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I love seeing the side by side! Thanks Adam!
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Amazing, Will def help me out with my stuff seeingt this
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Awesome! It looks like Gemma Arterton..
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Thanks for showing this! I really like it. I actually have this pic hanging up in my room from a flyer for your signing @ Heroes later this month. I'd come, but I'm going to SCAD the very next day and I'll be too busy.
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I was one of the people who voted WOW, this is amazing, I really, REALLY need to learn to use those. I love the realism and expression, did you create this face mentally or did you have a source of inspiration for it? Excellent job!
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Very interesting to see. I watched you at Heroescon working up that gorgeous Art Nouveau piece and wondered what paper you like to use for your Copic work. Good to know it's good old Strathmore.
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Gorgeous work. Playful and retro. Masterfully done.
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wow
I just love your work. I stared at this image for... I don't know... 10 minutes...
amazing
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I really like how you portray Catwoman. A lot of the times, artists potray her as mysterious and almost moody. Here, she's more playful, which I like better. 
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So cool
I love the result with copic markers !
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I love the close ups and process, it's fascinating and I think it helps me understand a bit more how to draw. Cheers Adam!
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I'll probably have to have a play around with photoshop to see how this works.
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It is the detail of your artbook. Once you color your artline give a blur? face because the color is very soft, just the brightness. Congratulations on your wonderful work and for sharing with us. Greetings
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Very interesting process, I quite like both versions
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