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Tutorial: Painting with Ambient OcclusionArtist: Jonathan Hamilton

Jonathan Hamilton  - Here is an artist that has a unique look to his characters in which you are able to tell Jonathan created this one. It’s that personal style that many artists long for and his tutorial covers the foundations of the process to create something wonderful. He has a few step by steps on his site that I recommend checking out! He has a fantastic tutorial explaining AO, so check it out and read his tips on the steps along the way!

In his Citizen tutorial, he takes you through explaining AO and the importance it can add to a piece. As a Citizen member, you can also download the HD Video, His Brushes, and the Final .PSD!

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Comments: 125

alessandra2000 [2014-08-08 16:33:16 +0000 UTC]

Amazing!!^^

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Saby3 [2014-08-08 16:28:32 +0000 UTC]

This is incredible!

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Felipe400 [2014-08-08 16:14:16 +0000 UTC]

Amazing work!

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Peacebuggy [2014-08-08 15:37:54 +0000 UTC]

This is awesomeness

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SeiaraL [2014-08-08 15:32:56 +0000 UTC]

Very beautiful! Nice job! <3

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Ineia [2014-08-08 15:31:26 +0000 UTC]

Wow, this is quite helpful, thank you!

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natsu-D9 In reply to ??? [2014-08-08 15:27:02 +0000 UTC]

yo yo u are the best cool

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anakure In reply to ??? [2014-08-08 14:11:04 +0000 UTC]

Wow!

I have no words... just... WOW! 

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LunaticsRus [2014-08-08 13:39:13 +0000 UTC]

This is obviously incredibly well done, but im a little confused. Did he render an AO or did he paint one in himself?
And if he painted it, does it still count as AO or just extra shading?

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CGCookie In reply to LunaticsRus [2014-09-03 17:29:39 +0000 UTC]

He painted the AO on the piece himself and then painting over that.

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Transferred59831 In reply to LunaticsRus [2014-08-08 13:56:33 +0000 UTC]

From the site:

  • To render AO, use a soft black brush on edges, and then a hard eraser to clean them up. Slowly work around the piece, fleshing out forms and managing overlap until, eventually, everything occupies a place within the three-dimensional space of the scene. The finished AO layer is set to Multiply.
  • It's painting. The render-like look is due to the emphasis on occlusion shadows.

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    LunaticsRus In reply to Transferred59831 [2014-08-08 15:31:14 +0000 UTC]

    Ahh thx. I've started learning a few 3D programs not too long ago, so I knew about AOs and their value. Was hoping there was some sort of option in like photoshop for them too lol

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    Art-Eli In reply to ??? [2014-08-08 10:56:48 +0000 UTC]

    omg...this is simpy gorgeous!

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    LeXraaf [2014-08-08 09:49:17 +0000 UTC]

    More perfect tham this, is impossible...
    Congratulation man !

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    llaets [2014-08-08 08:06:29 +0000 UTC]

    dat initial sketch!

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    Blue-eyed-girl-23 [2014-08-08 06:57:35 +0000 UTC]

    psh sketch! you could've stopped right there and it would have been beautiful too

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    MHbilder In reply to Blue-eyed-girl-23 [2014-08-08 08:19:57 +0000 UTC]

    Had the same thought

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    Cluny91 [2014-08-08 04:26:57 +0000 UTC]

    Fantastic!!!!!!!!
    Beautiful!!

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    Flek-Lola [2014-08-08 03:42:44 +0000 UTC]

    Absolutely love the lighting! I need to watch this tutorial at some point!

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    Scylla225 [2014-08-08 03:28:47 +0000 UTC]

    Well, I learned something new about shading with layers on steps 2&3. It almost looks like a flatly lighted 3D model. Also, I was confused at how the "initial sketch" even qualified as a sketch, but after looking at his Terra- Process, that's how Mr. Hamilton works!

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    10GHOST [2014-08-08 02:56:06 +0000 UTC]

    *Love progression images!   

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    Wendel-Fragoso [2014-08-08 02:27:46 +0000 UTC]

    I'M STUNNED!!!!!!!!!!!!
    Words are not my specialty, I know just say that I loved the drawing.
    The technique of shadow and light is great!

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    AngelicusCadere [2014-08-08 01:58:51 +0000 UTC]

    ...................................... 
    Your sketch...
    That's not a sketch.

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    rukiara In reply to AngelicusCadere [2014-08-08 21:56:01 +0000 UTC]

    Amen lol 

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