Painting a Digital Portrait in Photoshop

[@MichaelChapmanArt]

As an artist for over 25 years...I have to say you have an unimaginable gift. Jealously is just one of the many emotions I feel when witnessing your work. lol. you are a true inspiration, and ppl like you are the reason I aspire for greater heights.

[@chromberries7329]

Michael Chapman well said.

[@DreamfulCanvaspaintwithme]

👍🏼👍🏼

[@CollinLod]

I'm totally amazed at how your brain works to get the painting out of that initial brush strokes. Incredible, thank you for posting!

[@altar7885]

I think he's got only 8000 subs because he's so good it's depressing

[@chromberries7329]

altar7 exactly.

[@reubenmele7844]

altar7 I just found this guy today and am shocked some of the numbers of "likes", "views"', "subs". He is special! I'm sure he is doing just fine for himself and he doesn't do it for the 'views' but it sure speaks on the people on KZbin.

[@missladee4510]

i too have been depressed by aaron many times, but i always stay subscribed so he can torture me lol

[@alianajacobs5703]

You only become that good after practicing a lot with failures and doing the same thing over and over again! It's hard work you know!

[@LowleyUK]

​@@alianajacobs5703 Na, not true. I rarely practice and I can paint like that.

[@kyupidity]

Hey I've been incredibly depressed with my art work and when I picked the stylus up, it never felt right. I loved every minute of your video, and it was actually the only thing that lifted my spirits up. I'm an aspiring young artist with big dreams, and I really wish to be like you one day. Keep painting! I love your work.

[@RosesAndTea66]

The amount of implied detail in her head dress is giving me life. Everything about this guy's art is so impressive. He makes it look easy but at the same time it gives a good basis of how to paint in this style in Photoshop. I am blown away. I've been doing every drawing in a different style and this is the next style I wanted to tackle, thank you for the inspiration!!!

[@lonestarr1490]

It's been 4 years. Have you mastered his style?

[@camgscott]

I've been an artist or over 20 years... I've never gotten into digital paint until now. I always thought it was so hard. I was so narrow-minded by my b&w pencil hyperrealism and I was always scared to use colour. THIS is inspiration.

[@Galaxy_Kal]

exactly me duuuude omg

[@DreamfulCanvaspaintwithme]

👍🏼👍🏼

[@visualhunter3062]

Hopefully I'm not too late to say THIS IS AMAZINGGG!!!!

[@chromberries7329]

I have yet to see a single negative comment yet .----. Your talent is light years ahead of its time, it's unheard of. This is insanely beautiful, and I wouldn't know how to describe the feelings it conveys. This is art with a true meaning.

[@TabeaSuperman]

Your art is too beautiful to be put into words. Since you started I was in awe and I just couldn't let my eyes wander off. The colors, the mood, the woman. It's all fits so nicely!

[@DanCanning]

This is truly incredible. The problem with doing digital painting is that many people will hear the word PhotoShop and no matter how incredible the results, they will simply think that you stuck a photo into PhotoShop and clicked on a few buttons to get the end result. More people should see the skill that is required to produce something of such incredible beauty.

[@mayoart2]

you have the most original way of digital painting I've ever seen, wow I love it!

[@PierreBatailleTipsandTricks]

Je suis fan absolu de votre travail. Une merveille !

[@sleeplesshead602]

I feel so happy to watch the process.

[@evala13]

Your art is amazing, there are so many feelings in the faces of the people you portrait/characters you create.

[@MizzKriek]

Watching this unfold, matched with the music was Beautiful. The talent is truly inspiring. I cried to see this all, thank you for sharing.

[@solarcatt]

You're just incredible, thank you so much for sharing your techniques and brushes as you have! You've been huge in my improvement already!

[@gin3205]

Now this is digital art. I've never seen anything like this!

[@taylorwow5968]

Wow amazing art and the music just adds to it instead of taking away. Beautiful

[@LadyChamomile]

As a "self taught" aspiring artist, I cannot thank you enough for sharing your process.

[@juanmateo7886]

Learning new things is always awesome, but whenever I see work this great, I gradually lose confidence. You are so talented. Blessed with a gift.

[@donutgod2168]

wow. amazing, start to finish. one of the most beautiful KZbin videos I have ever watched. what a talent you have.

[@christinemariutto1021]

I never knew this was possible digitally! Absolutely astonishing. Thanks for posting.

[@taytaybeynippy486]

This is beyond beautiful honestly.

[@loonymoon26]

I just got into digital painting and was amazed to see how you built up that portrait without a reference sketch. Just downloaded your brush set and subscribed. Thanks for sharing your talent and resources :)

[@megacorven]

Cada año veo esto y cada año quedo maravillado nuevamente, es que es demasiado talento, me encanta su estilo pictorico, un artista como pocos en el tema digital, me recuerda a Marco Bucci.

[@ortem000]

Lovely to watch her come through.

[@1kr1sb]

I'm only coming across your work as I'm getting back into art with digital art and it's incredible, expecially this one. I hope that one day I can do a fraction of what you can! Keep up the excellent work!

[@arabella7569]

You paint like a sculptor and it’s amazing 💗

[@rageagainst_thePC]

You're one of my favorite artists!

[@itsjustmoss1281]

U inspire and enrage me because you're so amazing and I don't know u but I'm so proud of the amount of practice it must have taken u to get this good, let alone in PHOTOSHOP

[@cuteanimegirl2201]

Bro! You literally drew me I'm freaking out right now!!

[@dalelian8609]

You have magic in your hands *-*

[@LionArtStudio]

This is just so beautiful.... i hope the brushes in PS will one day sing in my hands like they do in yours.....breathtaking!

[@lilimyers275]

I've watched this tutorial several times - not only do I admire watching you work but this portrait is just stunning. Is this for sale anywhere?!! I am in love and would love to display it in my home.

[@LolaBeM3]

Captivating. Stunningly beautiful.

[@vinoddoke2732]

hi... Aaron griffin I like your art .. work... your work is osm...

[@yasindbulat]

such great understanding of shapes. I am jelaous

[@WTFemon]

so much depth i love it!

[@CrownVessel]

I would love a break down on his process and learn to paint this way. I can make out one or two of the brushes he uses. But a list would definitely help a lot.

[@AlleyOopsie69]

how to make a brush ike that ?

[@tanuriarabello2799]

So amazingly beautiful to watch.

[@laragutierrez8033]

This is so beautiful! You're an inspiration to me 💖🤯🤯🤯🤯

[@griffrider2114]

Beautiful. I know this is probably an annoying request you get a lot, but I would love the opportunity to play with your brush set if you ever uploaded it somewhere. I just can't get enough of that gorgeous texture in your work. Your skill is remarkable.

[@CamrynCully]

Griff Rider It's on his deviant art.

[@taha112498]

Didn't find it can you send a link?

[@bebhionnquinn8867]

www.deviantart.com/aarongriffinart/art/BRUSHES-609357781

[@taha112498]

Bebhionn Quinn thanks!

[@taha112498]

Bebhionn Quinn is there a way I can use this brush in autodesk sketchbook or krita?

[@antonfort9270]

Really inspiring videos and paintings. A big thank you for that.

[@teresadunn376]

Wow! That is beautiful

[@blancaceleste178]

Hola Aaron, tus pinceles son geniales, estuve estudiando tus retratos y el estilo es excelente. Estudie detenidamente tu técnica, y la terminación me encanta. Lo que si al momento de rotar la imagen en horizontal, no utilizar el atajo de teclado? en photoshop , edición, o (método abreviado de teclado y menús = Alt + Mayús + Ctrl + K ) puede configurar el atajo para voltear el lienzo en horizontal , en mi caso Alt +Ctrl + P. Saludos y fuerte abrazo

[@AlicjaNai]

This is so good!

[@Elisa-pi2ho]

That's incredible !!!!!!!!!!!

[@julialee341]

does anyone know how he gets the brush to put down multiple colors at once like that in 0:20? is it available on cs6?

[@AaronGriffin]

Hi Julia, I am using the colour dynamics in the brush settings to scatter different hue and brightness levels. It is also available in CS6. You just push the sliders up and down for more levels of variation :)

[@RichardMcWolff]

Amazing process.

[@FangzOfAWolf]

Wow! incredible stuff, great use of color, I'm a freshman in college going to get my BFA in illustration, how did you learn how to use color so well, and do you have any good resources to check out?

[@ForTh3Wolf]

this is absolutely amazing

[@heeerooo5124]

Did u use a wacom tab or something ? Or just the mouse? Beautiful work!

[@boomekmcmilleran8168]

wow this is art on another level, cheers

[@thinkgraphics05]

I admire your work very very good Please share link of your brushes

[@manuelacortina186]

I love your work. I can't stop watching your videos

[@franciscovillarrealart727]

I love your work and videos

[@marcelohenriquesantana2406]

Hey Aaron, may I ask you something? In the 1:26 minute, what is that program you used to drag and what is the purpose of using it? Thank you!

[@AaronGriffin]

Hey Marcelo, all I used to do this was the 'liquify' tool in photoshops filter dropdown. In there you can push and pull your painting and reshape areas. I use this largely to correct my proportions if I feel they are a little off :)

[@artolentino]

I have your brush set and I just wonder which one you use for detailing? 4:29?

[@maximilianomoretto258]

ar tolentino, hey man, where do you find that brush set. I’m so bored of mine. Thanks in advance

[@katithar8196]

Absolutely Stunning!!!

[@Marcelo-lf7tr]

which cool brush (Full of strips) is that? is It downloadable? where? congrats

[@ShinyBlack]

I love it

[@tarynking5275]

simply amazing

[@Sehrishfatimah]

Please make a video about your brushes and how you use them !

[@kwekudanso991]

where can I download ur brushes

[@rugambachristian4288]

Nice art by the way!!

[@kikiwikipi]

Is the painting available to purchase?

[@KodiSketches]

Just found you on Artstation and wanted to see the man in action! Any chance of a gumroad on how you produce your portraits? Would love to get the brushes. Your portraits are so dope!

[@drawwithro9997]

I wanna try this painting style it looks an oil paint digitally.. I only paint usual portrait style.

[@lwatterson2435]

Did you have a picture of a person to work from?

[@royottaway9434]

WOW , Amazing

[@clementab9953]

please where can I find brushes like this ? thanks in advance :)

[@Genuinel8dy]

Wow this is fantastic!

[@rugambachristian4288]

How can I get your brushes?

[@galaxyartist1473]

breathtakingly

[@janiebriant3565]

Can I order a print of this anywhere?

[@avaleeee]

Okay, I will say that these are really cool. Have you done this technique before on paper or did you try it digitally first??

[@lucianociciro1964]

Que pinceles son ? me pasas el link de descarga?

[@spiritreaper100]

wow, you can actually make the color more variation with color-distort brush very nice :D

[@kiramc4997]

Beautiful..

[@mamdohmogahed712]

what is the name of this painting technique ?

[@skyebrackpool147]

Awesome!!

[@ferfleur]

OMG teach me master! Brilliant!

[@thejairu777]

What is the purpose of the multiple layers? I noticed they are kind of like stages of the painting. Are they to go back to in case something doesn't work out?

[@AaronGriffin]

Jairu O. Hey man, it's actually just so I have my steps at the end of the painting and I can put together a little step by step process :)

[@thejairu777]

Excellent, i love the fluid process and looseness of this style. Very inspiring, I picked up your brush set and am practicing. Thanks for sharing!

[@AaronGriffin]

Thank you so much man! Thats awesome, I hope the brushes can be as much fun for you as they have been for me! :)

[@thejairu777]

If I may brother, one more question. Could you do a video on some of your "best practices" or disciplines that helped you get to where you are? I love art and drawing however, it's getting thru the "novice" stage it can be hard to know if on a path toward progress. Would be great to hear from such a skilled artist about the practices that helped you make "gains". Thanks again!

[@AaronGriffin]

Jairu O. Oh no it's not a bother at all... Ask away. I hope in the near future to put out more in depth videos about such things. Areas I struggled on most and ways I learned to improve my studies. Once my work clears up and I have more time to record again. It would be my pleasure to do videos like that and help where I can. If I haven't posted anything in a couple months time... And you are still keen... Be sure to ask me again to push me along :)

[@SScheffera]

why your brush can draw so many different color in one move? what is the brush?

[@juliusbagoyo5424]

Where can I see his brushes on DeviantArt? Sorry, I'm a bit new to the site so I really don't know my way there

[@juliusbagoyo5424]

Thanks so much!

[@WrenchMonkey91]

just curious, what resolution do you paint at?

[@katebernardini1191]

this is amazing! what brushes are you using for the background and for her skin in the beginning?

[@musabnazir5126]

You can get Aaron's brushes from his deviantart page in the description

[@EchoTo__yourHeart]

It's beautiful 😭😭😘😘😘😍😍👌👌

[@frauelpeh1105]

omg is this AWESOME!!!!

[@samuelantwi2327]

what brush is that please

[@allisonxcv2053]

Wow qué talento

[@Sehrishfatimah]

Brilliant !!!!

[@moses900]

hi i downloaded your brush set and i wanted to know which brush you used to paint the skin

[@КанатМикитин]

Morrex M where have u found his brush set? o.o pls i want it too))

[@Sophie-is3jh]

it's on his deviantart

[@RaptorBot]

unique

[@isaacchuah7543]

The Brushes look real interesting . Did u download them or make them? Can i get them? I love your style by the way, real inspiring stuff!

[@solarcatt]

aarongriffinart.deviantart.com/art/BRUSHES-609357781

[@YohoyeCommenter]

I get a bridal feeling from this one . I don't know why XD ! But it's soooo beautiful

[@keepsmilingboy]

i am in love with your style:)

[@AndresGarcia-ol3oi]

beatifull work, congratulations!, songs names plis?

[@mikeigander9739]

what brushes my friend ?

[@doxa1210]

please can you help with a tutorial explaining the process, please