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==Article Transcript==
This time I’ll share my ‘STEP by STEP’ process for my piece on the last issue’s cover.

I tried to pack the cover with A LOT of information.

Not only did I draw some ISCA Japan members but a few Osaka sightseeing spots as well!

So here are my comments on the composition, coloring and more. Hope you enjoy!

'''Step one:''' 
I start off with a sketch. This time
I’m doing some members of ISCA
Japan.

When I make big pieces with so
many people in it, I try to balance
the composition to share focus
among all the subjects and show
their personality.

'''Step two:''' 
Next I start working on the skin
tones. I start off light & gradually put
down more brown. Adding pink to
the cheeks makes characters more
lively & cute (KAWAII).

'''Step three:''' 
Next I put in the ochre.
This color makes me think of the
golden part of traditional JSapanese
folding screens

'''Step four:''' 
Now I work on the background. It’s very
important for the mood of the piece.

It’s boring to always color the sky blue, so
I chose the ochre’s complementary color .

'''Step five:''' 
Next I paint in the reds. With
this complicated composition,
I had to use hand picked colors
to keep a sense of unity
in the piece.

'''Step six:''' 
Now I add the blue. Red & blue are
theme colors for the Osaka minicon’s
logo, making them the second set of
colors important to the piece.

'''Step seven:''' 
Next I carefully paint the hair.
The darkness adds contrast and
definition to the piece.

I then add some lines for fine
detail with watercolor pencils.

'''Step eight:''' 
I add the final touches with Photoshop. I add some highlights
using the “airbrush tool”. Finally I use the “stamp tool” to add the
texture from a photo of an old Japanese folding screen I prepared
in advance. I’m hoping I was able to convey the “Japanese mood”
to all the readers.

It’s complete;) I’m tired...
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