[kerkobombos]

I've recently purchased a copy of Painter 8, and have started feeling my way around. Unfortunatly, I've gotten stuck. Something feels wrong, but I can't quite put my finger on it.


Shading is also proving to be a problem.


Could somebody recommend a tool, medium, or tactic in fixing this? I'm not very good, and have very little experience -- any input or critique is appreciated.

(this is nowhere near finished)

[Al Ian]

Its flat, not very rounded.
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[Coldbook]

Hey ya, as always feel free to kick me in the teeth.

I feel that this picture should not even have been painted yet. You havn't come to any satifactory conclusions with your drawing so you're having a difficult time with the painting. Also use references, its not a crime, especially when you're beginning. If you're having trouble understanding light n shadow, turn to drawing/painting simple geomatary and plants. Happy hunting...
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[fukifino]

Hmm, I liked the design, and I love the textures, but I agree with Al Ian, it's a little "flat"...it lacks volume. But there's still plenty of time to fix that.

I really suck with painter, so I don't really have any solid advice for you. Just wanted to say that I like where it's going and not to get discouraged.

[kerkobombos]

Thanks, Coldbook, I think you have hit the nail on the head. I didn't plan this out at all.



It's past due for a salvage appraisal, that's for sure.

[piter]

hey, this might look a bit flat, but i think it's a style unto it's own. i really like it... it reminds me of some of brom's work.