Very good tut, Craig. There were a lot lot of a-ha moments reading this.
Thanks a lot

Craig, excellent job on the picture.....

I could say nothing but, thanks!

I love your work, absolutely amazing! I'm a tradional artist testing the digital waters and finding it VERY frustrating to recreate my oil technique. While I appreciate all these tutorials, I wish that there were a bit more detail to them; things like what resolution you scan in, software, tools, brushes and palettes used, etc. A more step-by-step guide may be boring to some, but a huge help to others. Thanks again!

Wow, it is very complex way of thinking, and hard lesson I have to learn (but I'm learning).

Craig, thanks. My blood is boiling. Ha ha. Your tutuorial's really something. Really really does. Lord.

Man, you are the master, i'm a fan of your works, sorry my english ehehehe.

The picture is great!
But I thing anatomy is problematic part for you.
Main character hasn´t backbone, and the right hand is too muscle..

thats my thought..

If by any chance Craig you are still reading this, could you explain in more detail about the part on adjustment layers? I don't understand how the process work..tune down contrast, then paint in masked areas that will be lighter, then.. kill the adjustment layer?

please ignore my post, I figured it out . Thanks Craig for the excellent tutorial, I would never have thought of this technique!