Comic Book Cover Illustration - The Phantom - The Ghost Who Walks

Learn digital painting techniques in Photoshop for creating a comic book cover illustration featuring The Phantom, also known as 'The Ghost Who Walks'. Follow along as the artist demonstrates their workflow from initial sketch to final polished artwork. Begin by exploring composition and establishing the foundations through sketching. Move on to flatting colors and deciding on a core color scheme. Render forms with base shadow and highlight tones, then incorporate environmental lighting effects to create mood and atmosphere. Finally, refine details and sharpen forms for a crisp finish. Gain insights on storytelling through illustration, making key elements stand out, overcoming creative blocks, and other tips for comic book art. This 33-minute tutorial condenses 5 hours of real-time work, offering valuable techniques for aspiring comic artists using Photoshop.