07-06-2013, 08:43 AM
(07-06-2013, 08:19 AM)HiddenMyst Wrote: Hey, it's not that bad. Mentioning feet five times though.. I don't know ;) I've seen much worse feet in my days. The forms are pretty good. Things you can do to quickly touch it up is bring the arm to our right into shadow, because the way the light falls it should be. Also push the values a bit down on the legs and feet.
The figure kind of floats in the image. There's this white rimlight from the right that doesn't really help. Either paint it in more subtely and have it fall over her form better, and have it cast light in the throne, the cobblestones and the green ivy as well - or don't have it at all.
The hand to our left also needs a castshadow. Other than that, ain't so bad!
Don't be harsh on yourself. We always do our best. Keep your head up, bring what you've learned with you to the next piece and keep exploring and enjoying! :)
Wow, a thousand thanks for this. :D I cant believe I overlooked the shadow on that right arm.
The rest of your comment is extremely helpful as well. I understand I should have one focus point where the figure is closest to the light source, and that the rest shouldn't be as equally sharp or bright (which is why I should tone down the legs, as you already stated). As far as reflected light goes, I don't even have an idea where to start with that. I always go wild, and everything reflects everywhere to the point where it looks like Bethlehem. :P
Unfortunately, I already sent the image, but I'll definitely be using some of these pointers for the next one. :D
razvanb08 - Thanks! I never even thought about using the side of the pencil, to be honest. I'll have to give it a try. :D