Aryen and Vera

Posted Sep 10, 2006, 5:31:55 PM UTC
That big blue guy is Aryen, and the little gold girl is Vera.  THey are both characters from the comic my cousin and I are in the progress of making (duh).

Any advice for photoshop, or normal critiques, are welcome.  This is actually my very first big coloured thing.  I know, it's not done, and it's crappy colouring, but ah well, that's life.  Some good, some bad.

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  • Sep 10, 2006, 3:11:23 PM UTC
    Actually- I like the yellow. It washes the guy out in the forground which is a powerfull effect. Makes him seem darker than he really is. Of course, if you want him to stand out, then the best way is to find the complimentary colour (the one you get when you make the colour negative, and flood that insteed. There are many reasons to use saturated clours- to make something stand out or look vibrant is the main reason.

    If it was me colouring- I sort of see your reason for uding that yellow- its the same as her. If you want a romantic feel, a warm inbetween colour that warms the pic rather than punches it out would be my choice- althouhg they may have a bright romance, inwhich case, saturation is important.

    Do remember the subject of the picture though- I believe this is Minimaid's point. If the subjest is the people, make them stand out. If the subject is their contrast, wash him out, and brighten her. If the subject is their love, let the colour reflect warmth.

    Perhaps a crop of just the two if they are the subject- The guy in the BG is well done and all, but he and the yellow dominate the pic.

    I like the colour choice all in all, but yeah- find your subject and emphasis it. Unsaturate the rest Smile
    • Sep 10, 2006, 5:27:56 PM UTC
      Thanks for your comments, i can't entirely remember why i chose the orange and yellow, im pretty sure it was because of the contrast in the large face. Meh...
      I will however put to practice the emotional colour idea, Im sure they tried to teach me that in art school, but i tended to stop listening to the instructor...
      • Sep 10, 2006, 6:22:40 PM UTC
        XD They do that- most of my art is self taught (don't take my rescent submissions as my good art though- that stuff is rushed ^^; Saturation is definetly something to think about though- and subject. Contrasts in lighting and in colour is equally important. Alot of people use a bold colour scheme cause it looks dramatic- it does. You still need to point out the subject though. Sometimes the opposite also works- a pale subject against a saturated background can also be a powerful statement http://www.paperdemon.com/artview.php/id/6501.html It still need to touch this up some more, but you can tell that even though the wings are verysaturated in colour, that he's the subject- that's the rules of 1/3rds with placement. Sooo much info and too stong of a coffee to tell sanely.... ^^; Aiie...
        • Sep 10, 2006, 7:19:17 PM UTC
          What i like about yours (the link you sent) is the transparencies! Its so soft and ghostly. I also find it interesting that my mind, maybe not anyone elses...has a hard time focusing on both foreground and back ground at the same time, the foreground is so crisp by comparison!

          I do know how to get that affect, i just needs ta practice! oi.
          • Sep 10, 2006, 8:26:14 PM UTC
            Cool Smile I'm always here to help if you've got questions Smile I'm not an expert, but I have a pretty good eye for stuff I think ^^
  • Sep 10, 2006, 1:02:47 PM UTC
    Hi Fembot.
    Welcome to PD. Nice work on the coloring so far. Keep working on it!
  • Sep 10, 2006, 12:08:18 PM UTC
    Awesome! This is for a comic too eh? I make comics too! Sprite comics anyway Sweat Drop
  • Sep 10, 2006, 10:38:36 AM UTC
    Hey Emily! You know I've seen this, since I just helped you post it, but hey. I likes. Sketchy, but cool. Classic shading, na-na-na-na. You know you're good, so what else do I say?? Oh, I say that you missed some spots, you say? But you already know that. I think perhaps the background should be a different colour. Goldy-girl blends into it too much. Why orange? It could be, like, lellow or sumpin' Maybe a darker orange would work better... Just as much contrast, less of the eye pain.
  • Sep 10, 2006, 10:34:10 AM UTC