In this tutorial, I'll show you how to paint a portrait in Photoshop that captures the viewer's attention. I'm working from a reference of Cassandra, whose striking dark hair contrasts beautifully with the muted tones of her skin.
I was drawn to the subtle mix of warm and cool light on her face and the warm glow set against a cool background. Her pose of looking back over her shoulder, adds a candid, natural feel that gives the image quiet emotion.
