ANDY WONG
PHOTOSHOP RENDERING

As Andy continues in his technique demonstration here you can see how creating a very dynamic and interest filled image need not be too difficult.  Once you have created your sketch, the technique for rendering it up is relatively simple.  His method of choosing a good colour palette helping create a consistent feel to the picture.

 

Starting with a new layer, begin to block in the colours, using the colours from the palette you created previously. This can be a bit tricky, especially with light and shadows, as well as deciding which colours to use. Don't worry too much and feel free to add colours to your palette if needed. This stage is probably the most influential on the final image. It is here you must decide where the direction of your light source, the intensity of the light, the shadows, the colours etc. These decisions will ultimately dictate the outcome of the final image, so its ok to spend some time at this stage.

Here on a new layer I have airbrushed in some blue to give the scene an early morning glow. On another new layer I have airbrushed in some darker hues on the side of the car, adding some "weight" to the vehicle. It now looks like it is sitting on the ground. Be careful not to over airbrush at this stage; keep it tidy ensuring that the drawing does not become fuzzy or vague.

Finally, on another new layer I have added some colour to the people. Instead of using a solid colour to do this I have used a brush that is set to approximately 40-60% opacity, allowing the blue tones to show through enough to keep the shadows I created previously. Once this is done, you can add some finishing outlines and highlights, as well as your signature, and the drawing is complete.