pryomancer Posted January 3, 2009 Share Posted January 3, 2009 [hide=V1][/hide] [hide=V2][/hide] Well this is my first digipainting that I've actually managed to get beyond five minutes then getting bored. Used this picture as a more or less rough reference: [hide=][/hide] Took roughly 4 hours between 4-8am. Made with Photoshop CS2 and my Wacom tablet. Got sort of stuck with a background, couldn't really decide something that looked good. Thoughts? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nadril Posted January 3, 2009 Share Posted January 3, 2009 It looks great for a first. The nose could probably use a bit more contrast or something to show depth though, it looks flat. GJ. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pryomancer Posted January 3, 2009 Author Share Posted January 3, 2009 Yeah, I see what you mean. I think it could probably benefit from some more contrast, the urge to use a levels adjustment layer or burn/dodge was very great. :lol: I stayed away though, I think it's better practise to use just the brush, no filters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tripsis Posted January 3, 2009 Share Posted January 3, 2009 It looks great!! :D In addition to what Nadril mentioned, I also feel like the horns could use a little work. Right now they seem very flat. - 99 fletching | 99 thieving | 99 construction | 99 herblore | 99 smithing | 99 woodcutting - - 99 runecrafting - 99 prayer - 125 combat - 95 farming - - Blog - DeviantART - Book Reviews & Blog Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nadril Posted January 3, 2009 Share Posted January 3, 2009 Yeah I wouldn't be afraid to use contrast if I were you, I think it would help a ton. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hiimben Posted January 3, 2009 Share Posted January 3, 2009 The skull looks pretty good, more contrast would be good, maybe also working on the top part of the right (stage left) horn as it looks a bit too simple at the moment. As for a background, it depends what you're going for. If you're looking to make a few bucks you could sell it to some metal band or something on myspace, they're fairly gullible :P I'd go for a simple background, maybe a lightly textured beige or something. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam Posted January 3, 2009 Share Posted January 3, 2009 Looks great, the points I was going to bring up have been brought up already. 2257AD.TUMBLR.COM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pryomancer Posted January 4, 2009 Author Share Posted January 4, 2009 Thanks for everyone's advice, V2 is now up. :) Redid the texture on the left horn, added more shadows around the jaw and contrast in the mouth area. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
venomai Posted January 4, 2009 Share Posted January 4, 2009 Awesome first. :thumbup: I'd say: - Increase contrast with more highlights and shadows - Use bigger brushes when smoothing (flatten and simplify) - Spice up the lighting with 'radiosity' and light bounces from the environment[1] - Don't forget to clean your edges and such (even if it's just a quick cleanup) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nadril Posted January 4, 2009 Share Posted January 4, 2009 Awesome first. :thumbup: I'd say: - Increase contrast with more highlights and shadows - Use bigger brushes when smoothing (flatten and simplify) - Spice up the lighting with 'radiosity' and light bounces from the environment[1] - Don't forget to clean your edges and such (even if it's just a quick cleanup) That link has some crazy good information :thumbup: . Was a really great read, and I don't even paint. :P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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