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[QUOTE=MakoSkyDub;35228188]This is great, but the shadows look pretty ugly, in the photo at least I mean the solid shadows underneath him, not the shading on the figure. It looks like you followed the contour of his belly and used hard and inconsistent strokes. The shadow in the mouth looks the same[/QUOTE] Because currently I haven't smoothed those, they were just the largest and strongest shadows in the drawing so I added them first when blocking everything out. So the reason they look like hard inconsistent strokes is because they currently are haha
[IMG]http://filesmelt.com/dl/shards_fam.png[/IMG] coming on a bit
It looks sort of messy and confusing, almost all the values are the same and the creature isn't very defined. The textures are overboard, and doesn't really add anything but a very messy look (not a "good messy") Maybe focus on the actual values and forms before going crazy with the textures? Anatomy of the thing is also very off looking, I'm not sure whats going on with the lower parts of it.
the shape of the oval on its face looks a bit strange, it seems to be facing slightly the wrong way
[QUOTE=Detlef;35232641]It looks sort of messy and confusing, almost all the values are the same and the creature isn't very defined. The textures are overboard, and doesn't really add anything but a very messy look (not a "good messy") Maybe focus on the actual values and forms before going crazy with the textures? Anatomy of the thing is also very off looking, I'm not sure whats going on with the lower parts of it.[/QUOTE] You don't understand.
excuse me?
[QUOTE=Maloof?;35222513]I'm buying a laptop. The best prices I can find for raw power (i5, 4-8GB RAM, decent vid card) all only have 15.5" screens that run at 1366x768. Does anybody else have a machine that runs at this resolution/screen size? How do you feel about working at this scale? I'm planning on doing digital painting, 3D and After Effects type stuff on it.[/QUOTE] I currently use that kind of laptop (in terms of specs) but personally 1366x768 is not the best choice for the resolution. I remember only ASUS doing a 15.6" screen laptop (N55F series) with a 1600x900 resolution. Otherwise, you can still use an external monitor, though it defeats the purpose of the laptop.
[QUOTE=Detlef;35232753]excuse me?[/QUOTE] Not everything in art has to have 1000 years of brushstrokes and antlers detlef. You dont understand the direction im going for.
uhm.
[QUOTE=Talkbox;35232802]Not everything in art has to have 1000 years of brushstrokes and antlers detlef. You dont understand the direction im going for.[/QUOTE] ohboyherewego.jpg Don't use that "You can't understand my art" argument (especially with no real backup), it will make you look like an idiot.
The stuff I told you is universal, and is to help you IMPROVE, but fine, if you think your style excuses mistakes then fine by me.
[QUOTE=ADT;35232850]ohboyherewego.jpg Don't use that "You can't understand my art" argument (especially with no real backup), it will make you look like an idiot.[/QUOTE] Oh no i just realised im an idiot :(
can't tell if sarcastic. I wasn't telling you to stop using textures, but maybe focus on some of the more important parts before applying textures.
[img]http://puu.sh/lL9G[/img] He's doing it again.
[QUOTE=Talkbox;35232802]Not everything in art has to have 1000 years of brushstrokes and antlers detlef. You dont understand the direction im going for.[/QUOTE] *posts art and receives criticism* waaaaah *gets rated dumb* i was trolling all along haha owned u all!!!
Something I'm working on. Made a few changes. [img]http://fc05.deviantart.net/fs71/i/2012/081/0/4/holly_by_jacen_c-d4tl1e3.jpg[/img]
Anything to do with Red Dwarf deserves a winner
[img]http://fc04.deviantart.net/fs70/f/2012/080/8/0/maybe_not_by_luna133-d4tht61.png[/img] girl with horns, I can post the process if anyone is interested.
[QUOTE=Detlef;35234360][img]http://fc04.deviantart.net/fs70/f/2012/080/8/0/maybe_not_by_luna133-d4tht61.png[/img] girl with horns, I can post the process if anyone is interested.[/QUOTE] It looks sort of messy and confusing, almost all the values are the same and the creature isn't very defined. And it's also missing antlers.
witty.
saw that pic on your newfangled tumblr yesterday, love it. Progress would be cool to see
Horns need some sort of ambient occlusion where they meet the hair - too bright otherwise great
[IMG]http://i.imgur.com/7jG48.jpg[/IMG]
[QUOTE=Detlef;35234360][img]http://fc04.deviantart.net/fs70/f/2012/080/8/0/maybe_not_by_luna133-d4tht61.png[/img] girl with horns, I can post the process if anyone is interested.[/QUOTE] The horns could use work, currently they are placed right next to the detailed face and it makes them really noticeable, take time to define them more. The skin lacks color and while this was an attempt to make the eyes pop, you still want some form of colors or else the skin comes out looking metallic. The tones on the face are very bright but the tones are her chest which would jut out past her face are not lit accordingly. Currently in my opinion the chest needs some small bumps in highlights at the creases of skin such as at the breasts and then use those tones on the face as it is much too bright. The lighting on the face is brightest at the chin which is a big no-no, the nose is the furthest and sharpest angle on the face and should have the strongest highlight. Currently the face also seems flat as you have strong shadows for the neck and eyes but not the cheeks and the shadows created by her hair do not curve with the cheeks but go straight down. You did a great job adding warm red to the background then using cool greens to make the eyes come forth but by making the nose a warm tone you make the cool face pop out more than the nose adding to the flatness. Next time try adding a neutral blue hue or keep the green going instead of using the usual redness. The same applies to the lips, they should be a cooler color as well. I like the use of the reflection on the bottom of the nose to create depth, but it is almost the same brightness as the highlights on the nose and that should never happen. Reflections will never be as bright as the actual source. As for hair it wouldnt hurt to render it out a bit more as currently it is scribbles. Also remember that lighted edges are always hard and shadowed edges are soft this will help with creating depth as currently the crown of the head is blurred. Overall it is a lovely painting, it just needs that final push.
I've been trying to improve on my drawing, and did a few sketches: [img]http://th00.deviantart.net/fs71/PRE/i/2012/080/6/4/rainbow_dash_sketch_by_combineownage-d4tjj38.jpg[/img] using this reference: [url]http://img.ponibooru.org/_images/ae9169705ab65576c16c26b8116ad764/18033%20-%20absurd_res%20rainbow_dash%20transparent%20vector.png[/url] [img]http://fc04.deviantart.net/fs71/i/2012/071/1/3/pikachu_sketch_by_combineownage-d4sltcu.jpg[/img] Also, do you guys think it would be more beneficial to do more sketching, or do more free form art?
No you're pretty much perfect, there's little that can be improved, you should send those to the Louvre.
i would do less anime cartoon stuff and try to do more realistic things, not complete realism but more into certain exaggerations You should look at Andrew Loomis' Fun with a pencil books, they're really useful to anyone starting out in learning to draw
[QUOTE=Combin0wnage;35235981]I've been trying to improve on my drawing, and did a few sketches: [img]http://th00.deviantart.net/fs71/PRE/i/2012/080/6/4/rainbow_dash_sketch_by_combineownage-d4tjj38.jpg[/img] using this reference: [url]http://img.ponibooru.org/_images/ae9169705ab65576c16c26b8116ad764/18033%20-%20absurd_res%20rainbow_dash%20transparent%20vector.png[/url] [img]http://fc04.deviantart.net/fs71/i/2012/071/1/3/pikachu_sketch_by_combineownage-d4sltcu.jpg[/img] Also, do you guys think it would be more beneficial to do more sketching, or do more free form art?[/QUOTE] You're trying to copy a deformed style exaggerated from animal anatomy. You'll learn nothing by just copying finished work, you need to learn how it works and why it is as it is. Andrew Loomis is definitely a great source to start picking up drawing and trying to learn the important basics like anatomy, perspective, shading etc etc. [img]http://dl.dropbox.com/u/3655193/Anatomical-Exaggeration.jpg[/img]
[QUOTE=dgg;35236332]You're trying to copy a deformed style exaggerated from animal anatomy. You'll learn nothing by just copying finished work, you need to learn how it works and why it is as it is. Andrew Loomis is definitely a great source to start picking up drawing and trying to learn the important basics like anatomy, perspective, shading etc etc. [img]http://dl.dropbox.com/u/3655193/Anatomical-Exaggeration.jpg[/img][/QUOTE] Thanks for the helpful advice! I found a copy of that book at the library and definitely going to give it a read through.
[img_thumb]http://dl.dropbox.com/u/44722719/Liara.jpg[/img_thumb] Something is seriously off with her face but I have a hard time figuring it out. Can someone help me figure out what needs fixing (on her face specifically)? It'd be appreciated.
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