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Creating Orbital Velocity: Digital Ice Cave and Horse Art | Full Process Walkthrough
Journey through the complete creation process of "Orbital Velocity," a commissioned equine character artwork set in a breathtaking ice cave environment. This walkthrough shows my entire workflow using Art Rage Vitae and Photoshop to create eye-catching ice effects, dramatic lighting, and detailed character work.
I'll guide you through each stage of development:
- Initial concept sketching and composition planning
- Building the ice cave environment with cool tones
- Techniques for creating transparent ice with reflective properties
- Adding dramatic lighting to enhance atmosphere
- Detailed character rendering with soft pencil techniques
- Final polish and special effects in Photoshop
This January 2025 commission challenged me to render ice for the first time, pushing my creative boundaries while maintaining artistic quality. Perfect for digital artists looking to improve their environment and character integration skills!
00:00 - Introduction and overview
00:20 - Art software and background on the ice theme
00:50 - Initial sketch phase and composition planning
03:21 - Character blocking and workflow decisions
06:11 - Setting the mood with cool color tones
09:19 - Creating the frozen lake surface and ice rendering techniques
11:30 - Lighting work and creating atmospheric effects
17:03 - Detailed horse rendering with cross-hatching techniques
22:35 - Color application and bringing the character to life
27:15 - Photoshop polish and final adjustments
30:52 - Adding snow and ice crystal effects
33:28 - Final piece presentation and closing thoughts
34:01 - Outro and commission information
🔴 Want to see the full 3+ hour version? Check it out here: https://youtu.be/J8A6fsmGBOo
🎯 Commission Information: Visit https://www.mooreartbylucy.com/commission-an-artwork for more information on how to contact me and the process.
💻 Software & Equipment Used:
XP Pen Artist 22 Pro
Photoshop CC
ArtRage Vitae
Photoshop
🎵 Music via Epidemic Sound
📱 Connect with me:
Website: https://mooreartbylucy.com
Main YouTube Channel: https://youtube.com/@MooreArtByLucy
YouTube Digital Art Channel:https://www.youtube.com/@MooreArtByLucy-DigitalArt
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mooreartbylucy/
Discord: https://discord.gg/mKQdGmE874
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