10-04-2013, 08:13 AM
Hi, daggers! I haven't been here in a while, but I need critique on this one.
What do you think? (note: Big hands are by design.)
![[Image: nicodemus_by_dadapan-d6p389f.png]](http://th00.deviantart.net/fs70/PRE/f/2013/276/0/b/nicodemus_by_dadapan-d6p389f.png)
What do you think? (note: Big hands are by design.)
10-04-2013, 08:57 AM
seem like the left horn need a rework
10-04-2013, 07:08 PM
I might not be the character design specialist, but I'll try to help you. Overall, nice design idea, dramatic lights, something is definitely going on.
Cool that you thought of bigger hands as an addition of personality to the character, but I think you shouldn't stop there and push the whole design forward. This book: http://www.amazon.com/Creating-Character...0823023494 teaches this nicely.
You could make the character more blocky, more square. This gives you the feeling of strong, solid rugged guy.
Big, wide chin is also a good addition to such design.
When it comes to rendering, I think you should start with one light source, work on the basic value areas (no more than let say 3). If they will provide good reading of the form, you can start adding more detail, reflected light etc. And, when it comes to second light source, I think you shouldn't add it. Treat the magenta bottom light as reflected light source, don't make it brighter in value than the midtones. It will make your forms more 3d. Paint in the reflected light after you shade your form with one light source properly.
One last thing, the detail isn't visible that much in the shadows, so in this light conditions I think you should only add it to midtone and highlights, mostly on the head, so it will atract viewers eye without need to wander with the eyes all around your painting.
All in all, it's your piece of art so have it your way and have fun!
Cool that you thought of bigger hands as an addition of personality to the character, but I think you shouldn't stop there and push the whole design forward. This book: http://www.amazon.com/Creating-Character...0823023494 teaches this nicely.
You could make the character more blocky, more square. This gives you the feeling of strong, solid rugged guy.
Big, wide chin is also a good addition to such design.
When it comes to rendering, I think you should start with one light source, work on the basic value areas (no more than let say 3). If they will provide good reading of the form, you can start adding more detail, reflected light etc. And, when it comes to second light source, I think you shouldn't add it. Treat the magenta bottom light as reflected light source, don't make it brighter in value than the midtones. It will make your forms more 3d. Paint in the reflected light after you shade your form with one light source properly.
One last thing, the detail isn't visible that much in the shadows, so in this light conditions I think you should only add it to midtone and highlights, mostly on the head, so it will atract viewers eye without need to wander with the eyes all around your painting.
All in all, it's your piece of art so have it your way and have fun!
10-04-2013, 09:15 PM
Thanks Darkiste! Maybe also push it a little to the back of the head.
Kerm, thanks a lot for the critique! It's extremely helpful. Thanks for taking the time.
Kerm, thanks a lot for the critique! It's extremely helpful. Thanks for taking the time.
10-04-2013, 09:39 PM
No problem! I just know how it is to get stucked. It's always helpful if someone takes a look and gives feedback!
10-05-2013, 05:19 AM
Hey,
did a little paint over.
I feel you need to work on your edges. Everything felt a little blurry and over textured.
It doesn't help the design in this case.
Hope it helps
did a little paint over.
I feel you need to work on your edges. Everything felt a little blurry and over textured.
It doesn't help the design in this case.
Hope it helps
10-05-2013, 06:47 AM
It heps a lot, thank you! It must be the brush I'm using. Thank you, man!