This painting was really experimental to some extent, because I started out with my usual silhouette, but thing time I cut out / add details into the silhouette, creating that ink feel that comics usually have.
As I started painting, I was going through a series of different techniques that I've rarely / never used before, which was quite exciting. But in the end, I noticed that there was yet alot of error in proportions and volume, which you will see in the WIP pictures below. =)
Final
Rough Silhouette Sketch / Layout
I decided to tilt gambit and perform yet another foreshortening attempt. I pretty much decided to throw in Rogue late after refining Gambit's silhouette for composition sake and as a request. :D
Colour Blocking
Pretty much just applying the flat colours.
Colour Blocking +
Hehe, further refining and adding some details, but still working with a big brush and having the canvas thumbnail size to see the overall picture clearer. But at this part I noticed his left hand to be broken and out of place, so...
Further Refinement
Using the lasso tool, and some tweaking, I adjusted the left arm to a more suitable position. Then I jump into adding details, like the eyes, making the face more 3D and refining the hair a little to give it some shape and volume.
A Little Bit More Tweaking
Here basically I'm pretty happy with how it is looking, though I noticed that the torso might be a little too long, so as usually, I used the lasso tool and shortened it. Other than that was further refining of the hair and I am done.
Final Touches
I jump into adding the effects, and further enhancing the image by increasing the contract, making some areas darker or brighter, just to bring out Gambit and Rogue. I added a little orange tint on Gambit's coat to bring it out a little more.
Final - Final Touches
This is after some C&C from friends. =) I refined and added finer details and textures. Also made adjustments to the right hand, improved drapery and hair. Changed Rogue's hair from red to brown. :D
That's basically my Work in Progress for this piece, had loads of fun on this while exploring different techniques to accomplish some obstacles.
