10-14-2013, 07:47 PM
I think the main problem is lack of separation of lights, shadows and midtones. You put very bright values in the shadows, which makes your image flat. When you start painting, keep it simple - start with 3 values, block them out on your artwork. Don't worry about small lighter planes in the shadow, they're all shadow - paint it dark :)
Do some studies!
Those are good links to get understanding of this:
http://www.freshdesigner.com/how-to-see-in-value/
http://www.artistsandillustrators.co.uk/...t-and-form
http://www.artistsandillustrators.co.uk/...fying-tone
Good luck! I had the same problems as you. Simplifying and not overthinking helped me!
Do some studies!
Those are good links to get understanding of this:
http://www.freshdesigner.com/how-to-see-in-value/
http://www.artistsandillustrators.co.uk/...t-and-form
http://www.artistsandillustrators.co.uk/...fying-tone
Good luck! I had the same problems as you. Simplifying and not overthinking helped me!
It's a somewhat solitary existence, a bit like a lighthouse keeper throwing a beam out into the darkness, in faith that this action might help someone unseen.
My Sketchbook (critique welcome)
My Sketchbook (critique welcome)