Painting clothes in Photoshop - step eight
(not really a 'step')

Here is a close up, a working sized, cropped version of the picture showing a section where the laces interact with the rest of the blouse. Also take a look at the lace shadows and how they fade as they get farther away from the body. If you add details like this, it will only add to the believability of your scene.

Sure, there are imperfections, and you know what? That is a good thing. A little dirt here and there is real life. Imperfections in the shadows would be one thing (and would be something to be fixed), but slight irregularities in the folds, in the width of the creases, or in the colors is just fine.

Ever seen a spoon without scratches? A shirt without the occasionally stray thread? A glass without spots? Hmmm.... maybe I need to clean up around here....

I hope this helps you out... if I seemed long winded about painting a simple blouse, it's only because fantasy art is a passion. In bringing a whacky vision in my head to life, it demands all the time I can give it.

oh... and remember where the light comes from.

If this helped you out, I would love to know. You will find an e-mail link below if you feel like commenting. Thanks!