Sijun Forums :: View topic - A purple hobgoblin- crits encouraged :)

frostfyre · Posted: Sat Mar 31, 2001 11:04 pm

Found this old sketch lying about, thought I'd add some colors for practice. I've not done a ton of digital painting, so any comments or crits are welcome

Thanks!

frostfyre

topeira · Posted: Sun Apr 01, 2001 1:14 am

the thing i like the most in this pic is the composiotion.

and i think the lightning makes no sence. i mean, i understand the strong white light from above but the secondary light source is kinda puzzle for me. where is it coming from?
and the figure look a little to flat to me. maybe if the secondary light source would be more defined and the shadows took more space on the figure it could look more... 3D.

but it nice and the expression is great too.

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frostfyre · Posted: Sun Apr 01, 2001 8:58 am

Thanks for the comments

The second lightsource s unintentional, which is why it seems sort of misdirected. I was hoping to get hi to pop out in 3D a little more, but I guess he needs some more work.

When you say shadows taking more space on the figure itself, do you mean cast shadows on the figure, or more ambient shadow?

mellowsmoothe · Posted: Mon Apr 02, 2001 9:47 am

i think part of the reason why he/ she does not appear to look 3D is because it is not in focus. sharpen the outer edges of the face especially where the light makes direct contact with the face. also i would suggest adding a more pronounced secondary light source coming from the bottow to give a roundness to its face and more mood. good idea however.