TUTORIAL // soft & hard edges with the lasso tool

i hope it works out! if you run into any challenges, don't hesitate to let me know - i can always use that info for a future tutorial.

Loish

I'm going to try using this technique on my dragon painting.

Natale LaPlante

hey Zeciah! unfortunately Photoshop has made some fundamental changes to the tool which means you have to tweak the settings to get it to work in the way that I use it! First, select the tool, and then follow these steps: 1. in the drop-down menu at the top, select 'classic gradient.' 2. in the menu right next to that, choose the "basics" folder and select the middle option (foreground to transparent). it should work correctly now! let me know if this works!

Loish

Hi Loish, I'm new to Patreon :) When I used the gradient tool in Photoshop, a new layer was automatically created. Is that correct? Because I see that when u use the gradient tool, a new layer is not created.. thank you :))

Zeciah

Thank you for sharing this! I will look up his work, but it really does sound like the traditional version of the same technique. It’s just so helpful to have a way to create sharp and defined edges when you’re using a less defined brush or medium!

Loish

Hi Loish, New Patreon subscriber here. I subscribed to your Patreon specifically to learn this lasso rendering tool technique. What's equally fascinating is that the technique you describe is remarkably similar to the Airbrush Technique developed by the Legendary Airbrush Artist Mike Lavallee. Mike invented the True Fire style of rendering Flames on Automobiles. He was featured on The Discovery Channel's Monster Garage. He would use a simple hard cardboard mask cut in a shape of an elongated letter S. He would then very quickly paint along this edge with an airbrush to produce the effect you describe in your video. One sharp curved edge and one soft edge. He would then build these up to produce a True Fire Flame design. Prior to Mike all flames were painted in the traditional Hot Rod Flames style i'm sure we're all familiar with. Sadly, Mike passed away in 2020 of a stroke. You should google his work. Your lasso tool technique can be achieved using traditional paints and an Airbrush. It's awesome learning that you developed this way of painting digitally, while trying to solve a different challenge. Fascinating.

Eric

That’s a great goal to set! I recommend just taking the time to get used to it at first. It took me a while!

Loish

The detail layer looks cool enough on its own 🫣! I’ve been following u since like..2018? Ty for sharing some tips. I’ve had an art tablet since 2016 but never rlly found the courage to draw but I’m trying to make it my goal for 2024. :)

Mikayla

I started using laso tool myself and it's as you said a game changer. Thanks for the amazing video 😊

This looks so interesting! I can't wait to give it a try ^^ Thank you for sharing Lois!

Christina

Yes - the gradient tool I use goes from “foreground to transparent”!

Loish

Great tip!

Loish

Thanks so much for sharing your process Lois! This is a really fun workflow and I could definitely use a fresh way of rendering. Excited to give this a try!

Kat Craig

One thing I found out about recently about select tool in Procreate that I thought was a game changer is if you loose the selection you can reload it with pressing and holding the selectino button at the top. Thanks for this tutorial, will try out this technique.

Mizidora

Does your gradient tool have a color on one side while the other side is transparent? I like to know if the PS that I currently use is very similar to the one you're using right now.

Euv Oaht

Really appreciate your tips and tutorials Loish! Thank you so much!

Delinda Arts

So sorry to hear you got Covid! I had it too, a couple of weeks ago. I definitely recommend finding something bingeable to pass the time!

Loish

Thanks so much!

Loish

This is amazing and your technique with the lasso tool has been such a gamechanger in my digital art flow (coming from traditional media, I never felt like I could get the same control on the screen vs. the page). Seeing how you use the brushes as gradients is just *chef’s kiss*. Thanks so much for posting! I might up my pledge this month while recovering from covid to binge all your process videos 😏✨

Marta Barnez

Love watching the process. The new techniques are so inspiring.

Jaime Wojick

Thank You Loish!.

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