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Eric Pommer · Posted: Sat Mar 10, 2001 6:54 am

Hi all,

This is my first attempt at colouring a pencil sketch digitally, and was my first attempt to use photoshop for anything serious, so please be gentle.

I know there is still lots to do, but any general newbie advice would be appreciated.

(Update shown below)

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Mindplaces: Artwork by Eric Pommer
Character Portraits, Mythic Fantasy illustrations
http://www.mindplaces.com

[This message has been edited by Eric Pommer (edited March 10, 2001).]

[This message has been edited by Eric Pommer (edited March 12, 2001).]

oscar · Posted: Sat Mar 10, 2001 7:01 am

The image has a lot of potential... it looks good already, but the shadow areas look a bit pale (gray-ish). I think you should add some red/brown to 'em. Good job otherwise!

Eric Pommer · Posted: Sat Mar 10, 2001 1:30 pm

Thanks for the comments thus far...I've uploaded my day's work. I've tried to add more colour, warming the shadows up and making the whole thing a little less grey.

The legs originally were that short on paper because of size restrictions...it never really dawned on me that I don't have to follow those restrictions here.

I think I'll adjust that, as I've always thought they should be longer too.

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Mindplaces: Artwork by Eric Pommer
Character Portraits, Mythic Fantasy illustrations

http://www.mindplaces.com

Staff Sarge · Posted: Sat Mar 10, 2001 1:34 pm

Looks great, keep that brush moving and post an update too, please

One thing to point out is that I'd picture the nymph with a bit more natural makeup... I'm not sure though, I've never met one either!

Spring · Posted: Sun Mar 11, 2001 12:24 am

Are her legs supposed to be that short?

Wiked Ewok · Posted: Sun Mar 11, 2001 12:30 am

Oooh, very nice. Her face seems a bit bubbly though. And yea, the leg looks a bit short, even though they are fading into the tree(they look a bit clipped?).

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SoMK · Posted: Sun Mar 11, 2001 12:35 am

Yeah, it's starting good :p Anatomically slightly strange around the neck or under her arms but I've never met woodnymphs mind you :p
I was a bit surprised too not to find longer legs/trunk when I scrolled down but hey, you're the driver :) I've got a question though, are the grey patches for example on her right shoulder shadows of leaves above her ? Ah, one more thing, I've always felt it easier to start painting on an already coloured background, I mean with the basic light and dark colours, to help the figure blending in it... Just 2 cents (I accept visa card) Keep on posting the work in progress , I really like your art (and web site :))

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philjaeger · Guest Member #

good drawing technique. a suggestion - do a dark line drawing then fill in the whole picture with light color washes....then start to go into the details.

phil

Eric Pommer · Posted: Mon Mar 12, 2001 2:11 pm

Thanks for the comments...I'll use that wash idea for future drawings I have in the works. I've posted an updated version up top...I've extended the image to make more room for the legs.
I think I know what you mean about the 'bubbly' face Ewok...I think I might just live with it though. I feel like I just want to get this one finished and on to the next one.

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Mindplaces: Artwork by Eric Pommer
Character Portraits, Mythic Fantasy illustrations

http://www.mindplaces.com