[Xcal]

This is a pen sketch of a character concept that is supposed to be from a slightly high angle, but somehow it doesn't look right. Any input would be appreciated, particularly in the lighting and perspective. Thanks.



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Xcal
http://artofsin.com/

[Eudoxus]

ya call THAT a 'concept sketch'?

Mate thats brilliant, ya got that anatomy up to a fine art. Thats a credit to yourself!
Wharts your experience/age like?
Cool!

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"Art is self-expression, a reflection of ones's soul communicated outward."

[Moose]

yo i like that.

it doesnt quite look "high angle" though. ithink you were trying by putting some foreshortening on the head by having him looking down...but the rest of the figure is pretty much straight on to waist level.

in a higher angle, you would see more of the top of the shoulders and upper back.

for some good examples of both high and low angle shots maybe you should watch the movie Citizen Kane. Sure its art in motion but it has some great examples of that.

killer drawing though!

[Francis]

Sitting here reading the forum instead of out watching fireworks! Not too patriotic, huh?

Anyway, this drawing has a nice feel - I like the pose. If you didn't mention that you were trying to get a certain angle, I wouldn't have said anything about it.

If you're trying for more of a high angle shot, I would emphasize the foreshortening (as Moose said), maybe even exaggerate the perspective a little bit - make the head and shoulders appear much larger in relation to the rest of the body than what you'd see in real life. Watch how you show the overlapping forms, try to indicate that upper arm forms are in front of (relative to the "camera") lower arm forms, etc. Maybe you can see what I mean in the clunky lame sketch below.

Hope that helps.


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Francis Tsai
TeamGT Studios

[nori]

francis rocks

[Xcal]

Thanks for the input.

I agree that a higher angle as Francis so effortlessly demonstrated, would have a more visually dramatic effect.

I started scratching away at this guy initially at eye level, and changed my mind about the perspective, thus the almost unnoticable angle on the perspective. There are a lot of things about this sketch that I don't like, so I'll probably hit the drawing pad again for this char.

Eudo: I've no professional exp in illustration like this stuff. Totally a hobby. (I'm a graphic/web designer by trade)
As for my age, I should be much much better considering my age relative to other 'pro's' on this board and the time I've been drawing stuff. Honestly, I can't say I've improved much in the past 10 years. Definitely not enough practice.

[hennifer]

francis is absolutely right. but, don't scrap the drawing. it looks like you maintained perspective pretty well until you got down to the knees. re-draw from the knees down, and definitely make the feet a lot smaller, and you'll get a much better looking figure.

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hennifer

[Cos]

Yah I agree too, but still your sketch is excellent Xcal, dont scrap it man. Just try it on your next sketch.

[Gordillo]

I love your picture but I�m agree with Francis, if you force the perspective your work would be better.

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ALBERTO GORDILLO
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