08-24-2016, 09:03 AM
Tristan, thank you so much for the critique and paint-over. This will be very helpful!
I am glad you brought up that point about shape design in an image because I had been thinking about it myself while working. I think part of the reason that people love sketches so much is because there is always a good amount of life and energy in it, which derives from the shapes themselves not being overly worked and smoothed. The problem I seem to run into is the overly simplification of shapes once I begin to render them further. I was sacrificing character for flow. As you said, A balance of unity and variation is exceedingly important and I am grateful that you have brought it to the forefront of my attention. Your other points are great as well, I look forward to applying some of these ideas in the future. Thanks again, Tristan!
I am glad you brought up that point about shape design in an image because I had been thinking about it myself while working. I think part of the reason that people love sketches so much is because there is always a good amount of life and energy in it, which derives from the shapes themselves not being overly worked and smoothed. The problem I seem to run into is the overly simplification of shapes once I begin to render them further. I was sacrificing character for flow. As you said, A balance of unity and variation is exceedingly important and I am grateful that you have brought it to the forefront of my attention. Your other points are great as well, I look forward to applying some of these ideas in the future. Thanks again, Tristan!