Silence Between Species | Digital Painting Process in Procreate & Photoshop

Silence Between Species is an original digital artwork hand-painted entirely from scratch. Created using digital oil brushes in Procreate and refined through advanced Photoshop techniques. Inspired by the psychological tension and biomechanical aesthetics of the Alien saga, the piece portrays a silent encounter between a human figure and an unknown creature. Warm, painterly strokes contrast with the creature’s dark, digitally sculpted forms, producing a cinematic atmosphere where fear, curiosity, and the unknown coexist. In this video I show the complete process from the first abstract strokes to the final piece. Timestamps: 0:00 – Abstract base & atmosphere 0:35 – Blocking the main silhouettes 1:30 – Defining the human figure 3:10 – Developing the creature 4:50 – Details, lighting & final refinements 6:30 – Final result 0:00 – 0:35 | Abstract base and atmosphere | We begin with abstract brushstrokes in turquoise and dark tones to set the atmosphere. 0:35 – 1:30 | Blocking in main silhouettes | We define the main silhouettes: the human figure and the creature. 1:30 – 3:10 | Developing the human figure | We work on the volume, hair, and expression of the human figure. 3:10 – 4:50 | Developing the creature | We start shaping the creature, adding the mouth and biomechanical details. 4:50 – 6:30 | Details, light, and refinement | Adjustments to lighting and contrast, final details, and general refinement. 6:30 – End | Final result | Finished piece: Silence Between Species Software used: • Procreate (main painting) • Photoshop (final refinements & details) If you enjoy cinematic digital art, process videos and dark fantasy/sci-fi pieces, consider subscribing! #DigitalPainting #Procreate #Photoshop #AlienInspired #ConceptArt #SpeedPaint #DigitalArt