[Iconoclast]

This was inspired by the recent Roman Priestess thread--I've just begun, but I know I need to get her facial structure right before I move on--crits on it? Drawovers quite welcome

I've been doing very badly lately, my drawing skills have definitely fallen apart since I left college--any help will be most appreciated

[Iconoclast]

update *shrugs*


random nude...


the beginnings of a portrait


[ May 17, 2001: Message edited by: Iconoclast ]

[shardik]

did u use a model for the nude? it looks a bit off

why isnt anyone replying to these?

*BUMP*

btw i like the first one the best.. the coloring is cool.. i think u should stop and start a new one.. just use it as an exercise

[ May 18, 2001: Message edited by: shardik ]

[William H. Daniels]

For some reason, she looks more Lebanese that Roman. What kind of reference material are you using?

[Iconoclast]

no reference material was used--it was mostly about her being a priestess--not necessarily about her looking roman-though I did try to find a few references with no luck

the nude--just messing around with color and abstraction...thanks for the comments-I dont know why more people dont comment--I'm grateful for those who did

[Jezebel]

How did I miss this? I'm the one that started the priestess thread, hehe. I hope you're able to finish it and get it posted. Right now her pose is looking a bit stiff and she seems to lead a little to the left as though she is off balance. It doesn't hurt to go through pictures of models for reference, the internet is a big place for that sort of thing She has a lovely face, and I like the decorative hair piece you've made. Can't wait to see it in the finished section

Beth

[Jezebel]

One more thing... I know that your priestess isn't meant to be showing off cleavage or looking all sexy, but maybe this picture will help you some with the form of the body. See how the shoulders/neck is shaped and how everything connects together.





Hope this is helpful.

Beth

[pixualize]

Umm...yeah! Great reference!

[spooge demon]

See how everything that is in light is one value and everything that is in shadow is another, much darker value? Don't mix them up! That should be the first step after getting the drawing a little closer. You know the neck is too skinny, right? Make it fatter! Not too fat... I worked right on your pixels, and I did not see it was too far off.

But getting the big shapes of light and dark is what you need to work on. if you can't do it from your head, find good photography to look at and figure out what those shapes would be in a given lighting situation.

I am gonna learn to type if it kills me

[Iconoclast]

Thanks so so much for the help guys--I tried to do a paintover myself but just ended up making her muddy :P I think I'll just start a new one!

thanks again, I really appreciate it