Reality is harse when it comes to immitating it. Color and Values are the key to having a harmonic natural look, even if it is graphic design or matte painting.I have the luck to be part of the CGMA Matte painting masterclass and it is a blast already. Making sketch studies is helping the artist to break down all info into essentials. 30-40 min studies on actual scenery is a key factor on understanding how things “really” look like.  Creating a matte paint isnt at all just  montaging after all.

 

“No color picking”  30 min. studies

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