Moonless Age W.I.P

Posted Apr 5, 2006, 10:56:59 PM UTC

A work in progress, obviously, that I'm doing for my digital art class. We have to create a movie poster, and that's the image that's going on it.

I'd really like some detailed crits on this piece. I mean it: rip me to shreds (but gently). Obviously there's a lot more to be done, but what do you think so far? Does it look like it's been painted? What about the figure? Should I change anything about the pose?

Medium: Corel Painter, acrylics

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ArkillianDragon
Apr 5, 2006, 11:29:04 PM UTC
Is it ment to be 'painted' looking? You're gonna need to do a bit to do that. Paintings are 3D, and tend to have flecks of other stuff in it. The lines can be rough, and not always long and smooth. I suggest using different brushes to roughen the brush and/or put a layer on it to texturise the picture. I'm not sure what the red drapy thing is- it should drape straight down unless it has body in the way. If she's moveing, then they need to be brushed in the same direction. The sleeves aren't sitting on her arms either. I'd like to see some nice shoulder blade details on her back when you shade this. I'm not sure how further to go since this is only base colours at the moment...
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- SaikonoYume
  Apr 6, 2006, 5:06:33 AM UTC
  Thank you, that's exactly what I wanted!
  
  The drapie things are just a random design element, fyi, and part of her dress. Ever seen Ah! My Goddess? It's a varient of a design used for one of the goddess's outfits.
  
  I'll definitely keep in mind all your suggestions. Thanks so much for them!
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  ArkillianDragon
  Apr 6, 2006, 10:04:29 PM UTC
  No problem. Just remember to sketch the clothing onto the body and you'll have no problems
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