[Procreate] Overpainting an AI-generated Portrait with Unique Style

Table of Contents

1. Introduction
2. The AI Generated Artwork
3. The Importance of Maintaining Identity and Style as an Artist
4. The Process of Repainting the Artwork
5. The Salamanca Brush and Its Uses
6. Implementing Textures from the 3D Render
7. Detailing the Portrait
8. The Natural Sketch Brush and the Portrait Brush Pack 2022
9. Creating Hairbrushes
10. Adding Strokes for Movement and Spontaneity

Overpainting an AI Generated Portrait

As an artist and speed painter from Malaysia, I often use AI-generated artwork as a reference for my paintings. In this article, I will share with You my process of overpainting an AI-generated portrait to Create a final output that maintains my identity and style as an artist.

The AI Generated Artwork

When using AI-generated artwork as a reference, it is important to push around the pixels using tools like the Liquify tool to ensure that the final output has more individuality and personality. In my process, I usually use a 3D render as a reference or for texture in layers, but I always repaint the entire AI artwork to maintain my identity and style.

The Importance of Maintaining Identity and Style as an Artist

While AI is going through a controversial period, it is important for artists to maintain their identity and style even when using AI Tools. By picking colors from the AI artwork and repainting the entire piece of artwork, artists can ensure that their style is clear and that they did not just use AI as a pure mint.

The Process of Repainting the Artwork

To repaint the artwork, I use a Procreate generic brush called Salamanca, which is a mixed media brush that has some smudging effect as you are painting. This brush is forgiving and allows me to discover the correct colors, values, and chroma as I am painting. By slowly implementing textures from the 3D render into the artwork, I can add grit and tooth to the skin when viewed up close.

The Salamanca Brush and Its Uses

The Salamanca brush is a low opacity brush that is good for picking colors and painting over artwork to figure out the correct color, value, and chroma. It is also good for discovering the correct temperature of all your colors. By changing brushes when detailing the portrait, artists can get the effects they want, such as when detailing the brows or putting in highlights.

Implementing Textures from the 3D Render

To implement textures from the 3D render, I slowly add them to the artwork to give it a bit of grit and tooth. This adds depth and dimension to the painting and makes it look more realistic.

Detailing the Portrait

When detailing the portrait, I change brushes all the time to get the effects I want. By using brushes that simulate traditional medium, I can save time and create a more realistic painting. I also like to leave mistakes and brush marks behind to make the painting look more painterly and less mechanical.

The Natural Sketch Brush and the Portrait Brush Pack 2022

The natural sketch brush is my go-to brush for creating strokes that are visible and have variation in soft and hard edges. It is part of my Portrait Brush Pack 2022, which also includes hairbrushes that are great for creating realistic hair.

Creating Hairbrushes

Creating hairbrushes is easy and can be done by following instructions in my previous video. By adding strokes that have movement and spontaneity, artists can create a Sense of motion in the painting and tie it together nicely with the genre.

Adding Strokes for Movement and Spontaneity

Adding strokes that have movement and spontaneity is important for creating a sense of motion in the painting. By using square brushes and strokes related to graffiti, artists can create a painting that is Chunky, juicy, and ties together nicely with the genre.

Pros and Cons

Pros:

• Using AI-generated artwork as a reference can save time and provide inspiration for artists.
• Repainting the entire AI artwork allows artists to maintain their identity and style.
• Using brushes that simulate traditional medium can save time and create a more realistic painting.

Cons:

• AI-generated artwork is controversial and some people are not willing to accept it as a new form of art.
• Some artists may become too dependent on AI tools and lose their identity and style.

Highlights

• Repainting the entire AI artwork allows artists to maintain their identity and style.
• Using brushes that simulate traditional medium can save time and create a more realistic painting.
• Creating hairbrushes is easy and can be done by following instructions in my previous video.

FAQ

Q: Can AI-generated artwork be considered fine art? A: This is a controversial topic, but many people are not willing to accept AI-generated artwork as a new form of art.

Q: How can artists maintain their identity and style when using AI tools? A: By repainting the entire AI artwork and using brushes that simulate traditional medium, artists can maintain their identity and style.

Q: Is it easy to create hairbrushes? A: Yes, creating hairbrushes is easy and can be done by following instructions in my previous video.