liongirlart:

Hair tip #2 – Think of the hair as a ribbon (light shines across it) and paint locks instead of strands so your hair won’t look too stringy. 

1. I start out with a base color for the hair and use it as a midtone.

2 & 3. I use a big, wide brush to block in areas of shadows and highlights. I group the hair together to simplify it. 

4. I go back in with the same brush (you can use any brush) at a smaller size to refine shapes and add details and texture.