Affinity Photo Is It Possible To Paint With The Gradient Map

[zwilson]

Ran across this will searching for digital painting videos on YouTube and was wondering if it is possible to do this in Affinity Photo. So far, I'm not having much luck. I'm having trouble when he gets to the part with the clipping mask.

[ronnyb]

Yes just add a gradient map adjustment layer from the layers studio, and repeat the layer process he describes....

[zwilson]

Thanks for the reply. I'm still having trouble I added the gradient mask then made a new layer filled it with black clipped it to the gradient map then added a new layer in-between the gradient and the black layer. However I'm getting very different results. For example the gradient mask colors still show (instead of the b&w sketch) and if I try and paint on the new layer (in between the map and black layer) nothing happens. I've attached my file if anyone wants to show me what I've done wrong.

Gradient Map Painting Problem.afphoto

[NotMyFault]

What do you want to achieve? A didn’t watch the video, could you explain in a sentence?

[zwilson]

He’s using a gradient map to paint light onto characters.

[NotMyFault]

You don’t need the extra pixel layers.

Just add the gradient map. Then invert the layer (mask goes black)

then paint directly on the inherent mask (gradient layer)

use low opacity setting of 15-25 % and white brush curves color

[NotMyFault]

Do you want the gradient color to be based on the content of the lower layer (and the brightness of the mask),

or only based on the painted mask? 

[zwilson]

Thanks for the video. I can now paint the colors of the mask onto the sketch. As for you question, I have no idea. I've never digitally painted anything before I just stumbled across the video and thought I would try it. For now I'm getting the results I'm after so I think I'm good. Thanks again for your help.