Rognoll's Sketchbook

[Rognoll]

This:
http://fc09.deviantart.net/fs71/i/2013/1...68wq1q.png
Looks and feels like you had a lot more fun creating this, as opposed to it's realistic counterpart. There is a real energy in it and it's probably my favourite piece because of it :)

Mmm a couple of things I'll say is firstly, good work, you've been working hard because goddamn you've improved a lot since your first post! Secondly I would say, try to create a good contrast between your blacks and whites. For example:


Just an idea... this paintover is far from perfect. I really only adjusted the curves and screwed up his face (sorry), but yeah I hope it helps :D

And thirdly, when it comes to still-life studies I would suggest tat you really try to take your time and like anything, observe what you're about to do. Observe the forms, observe the colours, but yeah, trust me - it'll help insanely :)


Keep up the good work, Rognoll!

Totally. I love that style way more, but it's inside my comfort zone and you don't learn much by sticking to what you know. I want to learn how to paint realistically too.
And yeah, I suck so badly at observing and still life! god!
Anyway, thanks for the advice! I tried to give more contrast to this last one, what do you think?

Anyway, thanks for the encouragement, people. Seriously, thanks.


Crap. Forearm is extremely long