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Heya guys! This is part one of my face tutorial series; the lips!
In total, the lip tutorial series has three different variations - you can find a sample of what to expect in this term's lip tutorial pack here !
Sorry for the watermark, I do hope it's not too distracting! The tutorials given as a reward via patreon will not have this watermark!
This image is available for a full sized download here, but does not include the other two lip tutorials.

Read below for the steps!

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For this tutorial I used the photoshop default round brush! Brush opacity is turned on.

Step 1: Just a quick sketch here guys. If you're new to painting lips, grab a reference and do your best! There's no shame in referencing a photograph - especially when you are learning! This will end up being your guideline for painting (or which ever preference you have for coloring!).

Step 2: Block in some color! Start with a basic, flat color. We're not worried about details or defining; we simply want to get a feel for correct shapes and the the proper shade of (in this case) pink!

Step 3: Let's add a bit of form. Here, we're adding very light shadows. Ask yourself, where is the light hitting? Where are the shadows cast? Much like the sketch phase, we're marking a guideline for the rest of the painting. Lips are usually plump and rounded in certain areas - those spots should not be shadowed while some areas (like the inside of the mouth) will be much darker due to very little light hitting them! Instead of using pure black inside the mouth, I decided to opt for a deep blue. This will keep your image from looking muddy.

Step 4: Let's intensify the shadows! Darker shadows will improve your values, and help define shapes and lines! Here, I added lines where the creases formed on the lips, and darkened a bit around the tongue. The teeth now also cast a very light shadow over the tongue, and the curve of the bottom lip shows a small shadow where it curves near the chin.

Step 5: Highlights, baby! Each pair of lips will be different in this regard, but for my lips, I wanted to give them a glossy lipstick look! Remember when I mentioned the plumpness of the lips being a lighter color? Well, we're going to really accentuate that with a light pink (almost white!) color on the lips. Blotch this in the areas between the lip crevices to really add contrast and shape! We're also focusing on the teeth here, adding a bit of structure. In my style, however, I do not add a significant amount of detail to the teeth but if you're going for pure realism, it's important not to forget that step!

Step 6: Our last and final step! This step is all about improving the values. Really bring out the dark shadows, and intensify the highlights! The more you focus on the step, the better the final result. Try to avoid using pure white or pure black. Instead, focus on heavy blues or purples for shadows while using pinks, yellows and oranges for highlights! I like to go for a painterly look, so my strokes are still loose while still defining key points in the image. Finally, smooth out the lines around the edges to blend the lips with the face!

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Well, I hope it was helpful! Any feedback is much appreciated, as I intend to include more of these with my patreon rewards.
Do you like the text written directly on the image, or down here in the caption?
What facial feature would you like to see next?

This tutorial was brought to you by the wonderful support of my patrons. Thank you for your support!
Sign up for freebies, high resolution artwork, fanart, literature, more process JPEGs, timelapse videos, PSD files and my love, of course. <3

Art Commissions - OPEN
I'm a digital artist who focuses mainly in portraiture! I love to bring characters to life from other creative minds; I find collaborating to be a very healthy way to avoid art blocks and so - my commissions are open! As a writer myself, I have a certain passion for character design, and I'd be flattered if you put your creative faith in my abilities! My style ranges from semi-realism to anime, though it usually ranges between a healthy mix of both. Should you have any questions on the information you read here, please contact me!
Currently there is a waiting list on my artwork, but don't let that stop you! There are plenty of spots open on said list, and I've kept one warm just for you.
Want to receive a 40% discount and skip the waiting list? Ask me how! (Spots are limited.)
Now, before we get started, there are a few things I'd like to make Writing Commissions - OPENI've decided to write up a journal in order to give all of you who wish to work with me an idea of my guidelines and pricing when it comes to writing. If something you're looking for is missing from this post, or you just have questions in general, don't hesitate to contact me by either note or email (those details are listed to the left, on the sidebar) and I'd be happy to chat!
Currently, my writing commissions are full but I've got plenty of spots available for you on my wait list, should you still be interested!
_____________________________
You can find a few of my samples here:

_____________________________
I OFFER TWO DIFFERENT TYPES OF COMMISSIONED WRITING:
- Roleplay format - 50 cents (USD) per 100 words, unlimited lengths. Real time story writing on your preferred medium, with responses to a character you control. I will comply with all characteristics you wish me to follow, for the char

Description
PATREON | INSTAGRAM | TWITTER | FACEBOOK | TUMBLR | ARTSTATION | YOUTUBE

Heya guys! This is part one of my face tutorial series; the lips!
In total, the lip tutorial series has three different variations - you can find a sample of what to expect in this term's lip tutorial pack here !
Sorry for the watermark, I do hope it's not too distracting! The tutorials given as a reward via patreon will not have this watermark!
This image is available for a full sized download here, but does not include the other two lip tutorials.

Read below for the steps!

---

For this tutorial I used the photoshop default round brush! Brush opacity is turned on.

Step 1: Just a quick sketch here guys. If you're new to painting lips, grab a reference and do your best! There's no shame in referencing a photograph - especially when you are learning! This will end up being your guideline for painting (or which ever preference you have for coloring!).

Step 2: Block in some color! Start with a basic, flat color. We're not worried about details or defining; we simply want to get a feel for correct shapes and the the proper shade of (in this case) pink!

Step 3: Let's add a bit of form. Here, we're adding very light shadows. Ask yourself, where is the light hitting? Where are the shadows cast? Much like the sketch phase, we're marking a guideline for the rest of the painting. Lips are usually plump and rounded in certain areas - those spots should not be shadowed while some areas (like the inside of the mouth) will be much darker due to very little light hitting them! Instead of using pure black inside the mouth, I decided to opt for a deep blue. This will keep your image from looking muddy.

Step 4: Let's intensify the shadows! Darker shadows will improve your values, and help define shapes and lines! Here, I added lines where the creases formed on the lips, and darkened a bit around the tongue. The teeth now also cast a very light shadow over the tongue, and the curve of the bottom lip shows a small shadow where it curves near the chin.

Step 5: Highlights, baby! Each pair of lips will be different in this regard, but for my lips, I wanted to give them a glossy lipstick look! Remember when I mentioned the plumpness of the lips being a lighter color? Well, we're going to really accentuate that with a light pink (almost white!) color on the lips. Blotch this in the areas between the lip crevices to really add contrast and shape! We're also focusing on the teeth here, adding a bit of structure. In my style, however, I do not add a significant amount of detail to the teeth but if you're going for pure realism, it's important not to forget that step!

Step 6: Our last and final step! This step is all about improving the values. Really bring out the dark shadows, and intensify the highlights! The more you focus on the step, the better the final result. Try to avoid using pure white or pure black. Instead, focus on heavy blues or purples for shadows while using pinks, yellows and oranges for highlights! I like to go for a painterly look, so my strokes are still loose while still defining key points in the image. Finally, smooth out the lines around the edges to blend the lips with the face!

---

Well, I hope it was helpful! Any feedback is much appreciated, as I intend to include more of these with my patreon rewards.
Do you like the text written directly on the image, or down here in the caption?
What facial feature would you like to see next?

This tutorial was brought to you by the wonderful support of my patrons. Thank you for your support!
Sign up for freebies, high resolution artwork, fanart, literature, more process JPEGs, timelapse videos, PSD files and my love, of course. <3

Art Commissions - OPEN
I'm a digital artist who focuses mainly in portraiture! I love to bring characters to life from other creative minds; I find collaborating to be a very healthy way to avoid art blocks and so - my commissions are open! As a writer myself, I have a certain passion for character design, and I'd be flattered if you put your creative faith in my abilities! My style ranges from semi-realism to anime, though it usually ranges between a healthy mix of both. Should you have any questions on the information you read here, please contact me!
Currently there is a waiting list on my artwork, but don't let that stop you! There are plenty of spots open on said list, and I've kept one warm just for you.
Want to receive a 40% discount and skip the waiting list? Ask me how! (Spots are limited.)
Now, before we get started, there are a few things I'd like to make Writing Commissions - OPENI've decided to write up a journal in order to give all of you who wish to work with me an idea of my guidelines and pricing when it comes to writing. If something you're looking for is missing from this post, or you just have questions in general, don't hesitate to contact me by either note or email (those details are listed to the left, on the sidebar) and I'd be happy to chat!
Currently, my writing commissions are full but I've got plenty of spots available for you on my wait list, should you still be interested!
_____________________________
You can find a few of my samples here:

_____________________________
I OFFER TWO DIFFERENT TYPES OF COMMISSIONED WRITING:
- Roleplay format - 50 cents (USD) per 100 words, unlimited lengths. Real time story writing on your preferred medium, with responses to a character you control. I will comply with all characteristics you wish me to follow, for the char