[Figure 15.3] Create a clean sketch in a new layer.

         3.          In Figure 15.3, I fade the image back using the Opacity setting in the Layers palette. Then I create a new layer on top of the rough sketch to draw my clean drawing on.

[Figure 15.4] Use drafting templates to clean up line work.

         4.          I use a Wacom Cintiq to draw all my images so I can draw directly on the monitor. In Figure 15.4, I use my sweeps and French curves to clean up my lines on the car body. I do this by placing the templates directly on the monitor.

[Figure 15.5] Use ellipse guides to draw wheels.

         5.          In Figure 15.5, I lay in my cleaned up wheels. Just as in the step before, I use ellipse guides and place them directly on the monitor to clean up the wheels.

[Figure 15.6] Hand-draw marks on paper.

         6.          To give my digital drawing a hand-drawn look, I use a gray marker to draw several strokes on a piece of paper. Next, I scan and import the image into Painter. See Figure 15.6.

Create a small custom brush palette for yourself by dragging the brush you want onto the canvas. You can continue to add brushes to the custom palette after it has been created.

[Figure 15.7] Adjust color of scanned marker lines.

         7.          In Figure 15.7, I change the color of the scanned marker strokes by using Effect, Tonal Control, Adjust Colors. I can change this to any color I would like; for this sketch, I decide I want it in the brown tones.

[Figure 15.8] Scanned marks behind rough sketch.

         8.          I place my brown marker strokes behind the cleaned up sketch to give it some instant texture. I also remove the rough sketch from underneath the clean sketch by turning off the layer; this way I still have my original sketch for reference. See Figure 15.8.