CGMythology's Sketchbook

[cgmythology]

darktiste:  Great points!   Initially I wanted to make both concepts unique and distinct from each other, but during the painting process I painted them both with the same material so they looked very similar even though that might not have been my initial intention.  I do think they would work better if they both have similar designs, so I went ahead and did that.  Regarding Zeus, I didn't want him to take too much attention away from Athena so I tried to keep everything subtle in that area as I was afraid it might lead to him becoming an unwanted focal point.  Hopefully it works well enough, however.

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I went ahead and updated the column so they both match and did some subtle improvements through out.  I think the image is finalized for now:





Next up I started on a new sketch, wanted to paint a figure riding a horse again, although at the same time significantly different than the recent illustration I tackled.  I had a reference for the general poses, although in the reference the figure's leg was covered up by drapery so I drew that form imagination, hopefully it looks natural enough but please let me know if you feel otherwise.  Overall I'm pretty satisfied with the sketch, but I would love to hear any input on it before I begin painting, so please feel free to let me know if anything can be improved.  Here is the current sketch: