How to Colorize Grayscale Paintings

To colorize a grayscale image, use adjustment layers and blending modes. Start by adjusting the contrast with a levels adjustment layer, then add a color balance layer to infuse color. Use blending modes like overlay, multiply, and color to add and refine colors without losing the original values. Gradient maps can help create smooth transitions between colors. Experiment with different layers and blending modes to achieve realistic and cohesive colorization. Get the Digital Painting Fundamentals Course - https://proko.com/digitalpainting Learn More About Digital Painting: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WUZ5V2aWJzg&list=PLtG4P3lq8RHHBiU_VqcY_L9T2iFDeCUJH CHAPTERS: 00:00 - Intro 00:27 - Adjustment Layers 01:32 - Merging Layers 02:53 - Colorizing 05:06 - Lights & Shadows 08:57 - Gradient Map 18:43 - Outro #digitalart #photoshoptutorial #painting Subscribe to Proko: http://bit.ly/SubProko Don't miss new tutorials - Hit the BELL! Premium Videos - http://www.proko.com/store Pose photo sets - http://www.proko.com/tools FOLLOW PROKO: Email Newsletter- http://www.proko.com/subscribe Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/stanprokopenko/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/StanProkopenko Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/prokotv Tumblr - http://stanprokopenko.tumblr.com/ Pinterest - https://www.pinterest.com/stanprokopenko/pins/ WATCH MORE PROKO: Latest Uploads: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Pu1uGh1-Y4&list=PLtG4P3lq8RHH0YGMCXa4uWsHVwTDkDcpN Figure Drawing: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=74HR59yFZ7Y&list=PLtG4P3lq8RHGuMuprDarMz_Y9Fbw_d2ws Art of Caricature: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FOURPIkpPXk&list=PLtG4P3lq8RHEkeRGn6aFRct0kq4oDwwTa Popular Videos: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1EPNYWeEf1U&list=PLtG4P3lq8RHHR_SKsGtufNd8uo2L7_vTQ ABOUT PROKO: Instructional How to Draw videos for artists. My drawing lessons are approachable enough for beginners and detailed enough for advanced artists. My philosophy is to teach timeless concepts in an entertaining way. I believe that when you are having fun, you learn better. I take pride in producing high-quality videos that you will enjoy watching and re-watching. CREDITS: Artist | Instructor - Jon Neimeister (https://artstation.com/andantonius) Producer - Stan Prokopenko (http://www.stanprokopenko.com), Sean Ramsey (http://www.peoplewhodrawstuff.com) Script - Jon Neimeister Production Assistance - Sean Ramsey Editing - Sierra Tillman, Charlie Nicholson (https://www.instagram.com/shloogorgh/) Publishing - John Birchall, Alex Otis Music Used with Permission Intro - The Freak Fandango Orchestra Additional music by Epidemic Sound