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Quesim · Posted: Mon Sep 13, 2004 11:04 am

Hi all,

Having some problems with the pose in this one, specially the arms... not the first time Im stuck when it comes to painting arms that doesnt run along the body... well anyways here it is, pay no attention to the background, havent even started there yet Smile

All help appreciated!

Thanks

Darkside · junior member Member # Joined: 13 Sep 2004 Posts: 8

I would seperate the creature from the background a little more.
for the arm, try to use some bouncelight from below, that might help establish form. also his left knee could get some b-light.
keep it up Smile

Quesim · Posted: Mon Sep 13, 2004 2:08 pm

Thanks for your help Darkside, tried to implement it as good as I could Smile

Posting new updated pic, still not finished but a bit closer to it, cant figure out what the lighstsource outside the cave is supposed to be...

More C&C are very welcome.

Darkside · junior member Member # Joined: 13 Sep 2004 Posts: 8

well, you have a orange backlight, so you could use a blue lightsource outside the cave, as a really strong contrast. also blue would mean it is night Smile

keep on going

Quesim · Posted: Tue Sep 14, 2004 1:36 pm

Heh I actually thought of this beeing inside the cave and that the opening was the way out... but after reading your post I kinda agree with you, this could be either one I guess... Smile

Well updated version anyways and thanks again for your help.

Darkside · junior member Member # Joined: 13 Sep 2004 Posts: 8

I made an op to demonstrate what I mean. Not quite right but you should get it.
If you zoom out in your painting, the creature isn�t in contrast with the background. you solve this with the backlight, which makes the silhouette glow.

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bjotto · Posted: Wed Sep 15, 2004 10:25 am

Good start. I thought I'd make an overpaint showing something similiar to the blue light darkside talked about. I also brightened the background on the left side, so he would stand out a little more. (I also managed to screw up the shape of the creature Rolling Eyes

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Having both warm and cool light at the same time is often a good idea since it's possible to not only have contrast between light and dark, but also between colours with/of(?) the same value (by making them cool and worm of course)

Quesim · Posted: Wed Sep 15, 2004 1:31 pm

Thanks both of you for helping out Smile

I will use all that you have said as I proceed, dont have time at the moment but will get back to this picture by the end of the week.

I'll keep posting as I go on.