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[QUOTE=lintz;43062332]yes, you have the wrong link. [t]http://s7.postimg.org/e1jrlom7f/Untitled_1.jpg[/t] [t]http://s24.postimg.org/7d4yweb91/Untitled_2.jpg[/t] here[/QUOTE] thank you. anyone have thoughts on these?
I think I don't like the ugly scribbles everywhere and I don't understand what your intention was with either piece
Not great. Neither were impressive, technically nor aesthetically. As well whatever message you've put into the works comes across as "trying to be edgy" so you might want to try and communicate it more clearly if you plan on reworking them at all.
[img]http://i.imgur.com/5XgQm20.png[/img] still need to make the background less slapped on so little time to draw anymoredkl;fjas;dlf
I don't mind the bg, his pants look weird to me. Like they're carved out of wood or something. Very solid piece overall, though thick outlines aren't usually something I care for. Good job on the hands, and the pose is very natural looking. I'm not sure about the white highlights on his skin, if there was a light source strong enough to do that surely the white snow would catch it as well?
Ugh now I'm getting worse again arargh Spent too long and the more I try to fix things like the hair or the mouth the worse they get [img]http://puu.sh/5CO4u.jpg[/img]
[QUOTE=snowboardmoose;43071750]I think I might be able to do that. I've changed it to a different template for now, messed with it a bit. Is this one or the previous one be better? [url]http://www.iainmatthiae.com/[/url][/QUOTE] I liked the grey - teal or whatever it was colour scheme of the previous one better. When your images usually have a grey backdrop I think the background of your new page should have the same as well, a dark grey background. Right now there is just so much white it's overwhelming, and the text is such a light grey that it's hard to read. With that in mind I would also encourage you to keep the background of your drawings the same variant of grey from now on when you're going to use it. Makes for more harmony. The way the image gallery works now is much much better though, way more responsive, none of that fade in fade out for seconds stupidity, and it loops. Only thing that's missing is something like a title and/or page numbers. I think it's useful to not only present your work but give a brief explanation for what purpose it was made, as a concept artist it's important that people know that you've kept to a concept, right? But it's not the end of the world if you don't, your concepts should of course speak for themselves as well, but at least some numbering would help people know where they are and when they've looped. If possible I'd maybe increase the size of the thumbs, like an increase of 25% in size or something. They are a wee bit small, which again contributes to a heck load of whitespace, and it makes their impact and first impression almost nonexistent. You're only presenting images, yet the images are shoved away, you know?
[QUOTE=Biscuit-Boy;43077035]Ugh now I'm getting worse again arargh Spent too long and the more I try to fix things like the hair or the mouth the worse they get [img]http://puu.sh/5CO4u.jpg[/img][/QUOTE] You've been doing laboured B&W photostudies of beautiful women for a long time you know, maybe it's time to branch out? Getting worse might just be stagnation [editline]6th December 2013[/editline] Draw something from life
Gahk! It's sort of a weird problem where the majority of the time I'm able to motivate myself is when I get inspired finding a photo of nice lady, but you're right, I've probably done a dozen or more. Just gotta find something else I enjoy painting! Thanks for the nudge!
they always look a bit over-exposed. maybe you should try some reference that has flatter lighting and reference that has much darker shadows and then do men and then do colour and then do something that isn't portraits [editline]5th December 2013[/editline] [QUOTE=ChestyMcGee;43078583]and then do men[/QUOTE]
4-5 Hour portrait study [IMG]http://i.imgur.com/A6aJiiJ.jpg[/IMG] Been taking a semester course in classical drawing and this is pretty much the only piece where I feel I'm not seeing any glaring mistakes (aside from a missing cast shadow from the glasses). I guess this'll be a nice addition to my portfolio!
Every time I feel like posting in this thread I chicken out after seeing all of the amazing things in here
[QUOTE=ChestyMcGee;43078583]they always look a bit over-exposed. maybe you should try some reference that has flatter lighting and reference that has much darker shadows and then do men and then do colour and then do something that isn't portraits [editline]5th December 2013[/editline][/QUOTE] Oh no, I re-level the reference photos because that's how I edit my BW photography as well. I can't argue for it from a technical perspective but I just like the look over over-contrasted BW photos :F As for the other suggestions, I agree, it's for the best that I try to leave the nest :( [editline]6th December 2013[/editline] [QUOTE=Daniel Smith;43082678]Every time I feel like posting in this thread I chicken out after seeing all of the amazing things in here[/QUOTE] Don't feel like it! If you need a confidence booster just take a quick stop at the deviantart appreciation thread and then get back to work! And remember that everyone posting amazing stuff here has years of experience. You keep at it and you'll get there too.
Which looks better? (neither of them is also an option) [IMG]http://i.imgur.com/DRjmkSP.png[/IMG][IMG]http://i.imgur.com/6UaxmYh.png[/IMG]
It's hard to see the difference, is it just the backpack? If so it really depends on what the character is. As well everyone in the thread will likely recommend you practice your fundamentals- while the linework is decent, you definitely have plenty of room to improve.
[QUOTE=Biscuit-Boy;43084020]It's hard to see the difference, is it just the backpack? If so it really depends on what the character is. As well everyone in the thread will likely recommend you practice your fundamentals- while the linework is decent, you definitely have plenty of room to improve.[/QUOTE] The left one adds the backpack, size of his right arm becomes smaller and there are outlines for his jacket, so those are the differences. And I always rush things and run out of room for improving the linework, if I erase too many times it becomes visible on the paper and I sometimes get a little lazy which is an obvious problem that I need to fix.
[QUOTE=Daniel Smith;43082678]Every time I feel like posting in this thread I chicken out after seeing all of the amazing things in here[/QUOTE] Dude, have you seen my posts?
[QUOTE=Daniel Smith;43084059]The left one adds the backpack, size of his right arm becomes smaller and there are outlines for his jacket, so those are the differences. And I always rush things and run out of room for improving the linework, if I erase too many times it becomes visible on the paper and I sometimes get a little lazy which is an obvious problem that I need to fix.[/QUOTE] Just remember, the best way for you, I, or anyone else is going to grow as an artist is to do the nitty gritty and practice the basics. Not only line, but value, form, anatomy, photostudy, etc. It's not fun or exciting but as far as I know it's the best, and maybe only, way to achieve 'greatness', so to speak. [editline]6th December 2013[/editline] Also I've noticed, anatomically speaking, the neck is attached several inches below the shoulders. Just something to consider as, especially without the layers of clothing, it'd probably look pretty strange.
[QUOTE=Biscuit-Boy;43084133]Just remember, the best way for you, I, or anyone else is going to grow as an artist is to do the nitty gritty and practice the basics. Not only line, but value, form, anatomy, photostudy, etc. It's not fun or exciting but as far as I know it's the best, and maybe only, way to achieve 'greatness', so to speak. [editline]6th December 2013[/editline] Also I've noticed, anatomically speaking, the neck is attached several inches below the shoulders. Just something to consider as, especially without the layers of clothing, it'd probably look pretty strange.[/QUOTE] I've been told that a lot and I try, but I just can't find the right set of tutorials. Foreshortening is HARD... And he's supposed to have a bit of a cartoon look, but yeah the neck-shoulder thing is a problem thanks for pointing it out.
Don't let the tutorials be your excuse! Just muster the willpower, you can do it.
[QUOTE=Biscuit-Boy;43084196]Don't let the tutorials be your excuse! Just muster the willpower, you can do it.[/QUOTE] It sucks how I can imagine all this great stuff in my head but I just can't put it down on paper. I've actually been drawing since I was 4 which is 14 years of experience but I never really got very far, I know it's depressing.
[QUOTE=Daniel Smith;43084254]It sucks how I can imagine all this great stuff in my head but I just can't put it down on paper. I've actually been drawing since I was 4 which is 14 years of experience but I never really got very far, I know it's depressing.[/QUOTE] Same here. I know what I want to do but my damned hands won't do it. I'm trying to get over it and just draw anyway but god it's disheartening.
[QUOTE=Reno360;43084396]Same here. I know what I want to do but my damned hands won't do it. I'm trying to get over it and just draw anyway but god it's disheartening.[/QUOTE] It's like that episode of Futurama with Fry and the robot devil's hands. (Terrible analogy but I'm tired so I guess it's okay)
[QUOTE=Biscuit-Boy;43083942]Oh no, I re-level the reference photos because that's how I edit my BW photography as well. I can't argue for it from a technical perspective but I just like the look over over-contrasted BW photos :F[/QUOTE] that's kinda cool stylistically. reminds me of these graphite works i saw where a person over-exposed the references to the point where basically the only things visible were the eyes and lips. looked pretty amazing won't really teach you much in the long run about values and anatomy though sadly
According to my current skill, If I practiced an hour a day how far would I get in 10 months? (That's around the time I go to college)
To paraphrase a blog post that was on here a few days ago, the time spent doesn't count nearly as much as how well you spend it. I suppose you could get very far if you're headed in the right direction - sadly I don't know what that is exactly. I think kevlar jens and cdejong had posted one of those comparison charts around new years - they learned fast.
finally finished it hghgh [img]http://fc06.deviantart.net/fs70/i/2013/339/2/f/nightwatch_by_kerimakyuz-d6ww6py.png[/img]
Holy shit I love it.
[QUOTE=Xephio;43086883]finally finished it hghgh [/QUOTE] This cyan on the right is so out of place and draws my attention so heavily that i can't even look to anything else. Just cover the right third with your palm, and you'll see how much better the picture becomes without it. As someone's already said here, consider limiting your pallete.
[QUOTE=antianan;43087190]This cyan on the right is so out of place and draws my attention so heavily that i can't even look to anything else. Just cover the right third with your palm, and you'll see how much better the picture becomes without it. As someone's already said here, consider limiting your pallete.[/QUOTE] well while it is true i tend to make huge contrasts between different colours and i havent made alot of limited pallete paintings, i dont think it necesarily is bad in this one. i kind of like it the way it redirects the focus point throughout the painting. ITSMYSTYLELOL no but really i promise ill try to have a more limited pallete for the next ones
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