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1. [link] First we have the sketch. I put the sketch layer on a white background because it is easier to see than when it is on a red background. I used the same method of sketching as i explained in the first step of the queen of hearts tutorial.

2. [link] Pretty simple, i just block in the main colour.

3. [link] I wanted to get an idea of where i would have spots of dark colour, so i just paint those in using my typical brush settings in PS.

4. [link] Just darkening the spots :)

5. [link] Now i take the file into Painter, and i use the Round Camelhair and Opaque Round oil paint brushes to add colour. I used pure red and a pinkish-lavender colour for the highlights.

6. [link] Added some spots, more highlights, etc.

7. [link] Now that i have most of the colouring done, i add some of the light pinkish-lavender to the edges of the lines so they look more 3d. Especially to the part that comes out of her back and runs along the top of the wing - there may be a technical term for it but i don't know what it is :)

8. [link] I added a few more spots since part of the wing looked empty, and i added some red spots to the black ones. At this point i am happy with how they turned out, so i just zoom in and go over the edges to refine things. Here is a detail of the brush texture on the wings.

9. [link] Some close ups.



Hope that helps someone. If you have questions that aren't answered by this, or the queen of hearts tutorial, please let me know.