[Cheiron]

Well since i didnt get any help in "Art in progress" i'll try here.

Let's say this one is finnished, so crits plz=)

(First post btw.)

Sketch


1st attempt coloring


Didnt like that so i duotoned it...



I would like to know how to do the basic coloring, what colorpallete should i use.

[BaTuSaI]

I really can't explain what I'm thinking, but the only thing I can is that you really need a lot of practice with that dodge/burn tool, maybe you should spend more time watching other people's art, nice work for a first try anyway...

[MoleculeMan]

yeah, i agree with above, but it seems like less that problem is the skill with the dodge/burn and more with the application of that skill. It just seems at sometimes the shading is random, and without light source.

[Cheiron]

Hmm okey, tnx for your thoughts.

Actually the shading isnt my problem(or perhaps it is?) the problem is, that i cant choose the right colors. Always gets too dark or too boring etc.

Would appreciate if someone more experienced could give his opinion bout this.

[cybertoker2001]

Gandhi + Santa = Angry Old Man?

Or Santa with a tan?

Just kiddin'.
I'm including a skin-pallet in this post, save it to your files, then when in photoshop use your eyedroper tool to pick up a skin tone from it.
Also try this, paint the selected color on to your painting then add highlights with the airbrush set to screen at about 4% using the same color. Add your shadows the same way only using multiply insted of screen.
Hope this helps.

Take it easy,
CT2001



[ July 16, 2001: Message edited by: cybertoker2001 ]

[Cheiron]

Hehe yeah, Santa with a tan

Tnx alot for that constructive crit, it helps.
Coloring wasn't as easy as I thought it would be.

I've seen people using Painter. Is that better or perhaps just different from Photoshop?

[Cheiron]

I would appreciate if somebody could help me with the beird and the hair.