Sijun Forums :: View topic - Pluto (Hades) -- as a female

Justin Kramer · Posted: Thu Jul 19, 2001 10:37 am

After that last effort, I'm back to doing straight painting again.

Listening to Bjork's "Pluto" last night, I got the image of a female Pluto (a.k.a. Hades, Greek/Roman god of the underworld), so I decided to go for it. This is the first painting I've done totally from my head (no reference) that I feel comfortable posting. The pose is rather undynamic, but since I suck at doing lighting from my head, I wanted something "easy" to practice on.

Crits (especially re lighting), paint-overs, your own interpretations of Pluto, etc., are all welcome.

[ July 19, 2001: Message edited by: Justin Kramer ]

Justin Kramer · Posted: Thu Jul 19, 2001 5:40 pm

*bump* anyone? sucks, rocks, mediocre?

Skeezer · Posted: Thu Jul 19, 2001 6:01 pm

I really like it. The hair is great, and I think for the subject the pose is fine. I imagine this as some sort of album cover.

Very cool dark feeling to it.

-Skeez

General Confusion · Posted: Thu Jul 19, 2001 6:02 pm

great work

Cos · Posted: Fri Jul 20, 2001 3:36 am

I like the feel to this, has somethin about it that really works. Plus you gotta love black an red :P I think it works fine as a sketch.

zenonithus · Posted: Fri Jul 20, 2001 6:03 pm

I like this. Great style to it. I don't think you should modify it. What's so appealing is the simple form depicted in the shadows and highlights. You've captured the right mood. No need for dynamic lighting. Would make a cracking album cover, btw.

Dryfire · Posted: Fri Jul 20, 2001 6:52 pm

i agree with those above.. really nice job dude.. lighting is good too very cool