Keep in mind that people, in general, do not usually fit into perfect categories. While this system is not without its flaws (and valid criticisms), we'll use it as a visual starting point. They are the three coily hair types generally included in the Andre Walker Hair Typing System. I'm going to draw a portrait of three people, so we can experiment with rendering three different hair 'types': 4A, 4B, and 4C. On a New Layer, begin to lay out your composition.

Flow is in reference to how much color 'comes out' of your stroke. Keep in mind that Opacity refers to the amount of transparency in your stroke. With the Brush Tool selected, you'll see options that look like the screenshot below.Īdjust the Opacity and Flow to your liking as you draw and paint. I would also recommend keeping an eye on your Opacity and Flow in your Options Panel. Under the Transfer tab, make sure that Opacity Jitter and Flow Jitter are set to Pen Pressure. To open your Brush Settings, go to Window > Brush. Photoshop's default Brushes sometimes yield less than desirable results, if you're looking for the kind of sensitivity you may be used to seeing when using a standard pencil or brush. Step 2īefore we begin to draw, I would recommend reviewing your Brush Settings. In this case, I'm working at 17 inches by 11 inches, at 300 dpi.

I like to work at a print-appropriate resolution, but choose a size that is appropriate for your goals. How to Draw Natural, Textured, Afro Hairstyles (Afros, Locs, Braids, Twists)įirst, create a New Document.How to Draw Natural, Textured, Afro Hair (How to Draw Curly Hair).

We'll create a trio portrait, with each subject's hair drawing inspiration from different hair types.īefore diving into this lesson, check out the previous two tutorials in this series: In this tutorial, we're going to look at different ways of painting natural, afro textured hair in Adobe Photoshop.

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