We will be creating an mystic night scene with rainy atmosphere. Few preprations are required before u start. First baisc step is a concept and where will be the matte paint used? Always start with rough thumbnails. Bring down your thoughts on paper. Scan it if needed.Try to colour them roughly with simple patches of colours considering the atmosphere you want. Once you are happy with the result its time to finalize!
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