I want it long, straight, curly, fuzzy
Snaggy, shaggy, ratty, matty
Oily, greasy, fleecy
Shining, gleaming, streaming
Flaxen, waxen
Knotted, polka-dotted
Twisted, beaded, braided
Powdered, flowered, and confettied
Bangled, tangled, spangled, and spaghettied!
(lyrics from Hair, the musical)
Hairstyle defines personality.
There are different ways to color and draw hair … and it all
depends on the artist.
The hair textures and head contours can also contribute
on how an image be colored.
I agree that eyes hold the character of a person …
then followed by hair – a feature that somewhat an epitome of our individuality.
There are different styles and ways how to highlight hair.
CUES TO REMEMBER
Brush Position
* to achieve pointed streaks, brush has to be straight
* do the "flicking" motion
Strokes
* one-sided: do the flicking motion
* double sided: start in the middle and do the flicking motion
* Copic black / coloured Multiliners are very useful
* Multiliners can add more depths
Flow
* always follow the flow or shape of the hair
* gravity on the strokes also influence the mood of the character
(look closely on the samples below)
Light Source
* if you are not sure on the "white" area, use light coloured pencil as guide
Hair Highlights
Simple styles of highlights:
* I applied double-sided strokes with Marker C10, blended it Markers C00 and C03
* I also used Black Multiliner 0.2 SP
* I applied one-sided strokes with Markers C10,C00 and C03
* I used Black Multiliner 0.1 SP
* the white area is often times illustrated as straight
kennyK Collection - Wasn't Me
(courtesy by Whimsystamps)
Copic Markers: C00,C03,C10
Black Multiliner 0.1,0.2 SP
Copic Marker Pad Bleedproof 70gsm
Important
A good Highlight should follow the FLOW of the hair.
Sketch in the white areas where the highlights will be, if not sure.
Copic Opaque White can also be used for highlights.
So get startin' …
flick flick flick
then
just
Have Fun!
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