i made this for my DA 2k milestone as you might notice at the end result, i've been getting some questions lately about how i actually do this, and now i will show everyone.
have fun.
if you still have question feel free to ask them.
things that might come in handy:
-Use soft brushes for a smooth skin
-lower the opacity till you find the right tones
-always use black & white to add dynamic lighting.
-use a reference if you don't know what to do
-study humana anatomy to learn the right proportions.
-Never give up!!
Programs used:
Adobe photoshop cs5
Wacom Bamboo tablet