06-17-2013, 08:24 AM
(06-16-2013, 10:43 PM)Madzia Wrote: Great idea with going through whole Bloodsports :D Fingers crossed, you can make it!
Post with your finished piece studies you made specifically for this picture. I saw in you challenge thread some processes but I don't know if you tired any other compositions cuz this one could be executed a little better with more work. You're making 3 separate illustration for every challenge but even if you pick one to finish still you can try draw few composition thumbnail to choose the best.
I think it's not possible to stand on animal back in wide stance and be able to shot with precision especially using bow. Even if the animal is huge his back isn't flat like a table. Ribcage is cylindrical and moves with every breath. Maybe he should have some kind of saddle?
You started your sketch with golden radio but later you rearrange everything and the golden ratio is no more used :(
The contrast on bears fur is much too dark, look at photos of polar bears in Arctic environment. Snow reflect so much light it's impossible to have almost black shadows on white fur.
Just give yourself much more time for preparation, and study every object you are going to draw. It doesn't seems like but the greatest amount of time in drawing takes planning picture properly :)
Hi there!
Wow! I really appreciate the critique! Good points!
Yeah I know the tones are way off, haha, think it was just me wanting it to have more dramatic lighting and stuff, will have to work on doing things right and being realistic about it and not want to just go off and do my own thing, hehe.
I did not really do a lot of concept and comp sketches, that was dumb I know, I just really wanted to putt the hunter on his back, lol.
I hear what you are saying, 1 Awesome piece is probably better than 3 crappy ones. And I will admit that I was maybe a bit impatient and wanted to get started as fast as possible, so it was a bit rushed, I am still going to at least finish the other 2 pieces even if they aren't that good, its all about the practice and I'm still working on the painting part so, even if its bad, It's better than doing nothing.
I probably won't go change this piece, but I will definitely keep everything you said in mind for the next blood sports challenge, more sketches, more studies, and will post everything.
Thanks for kicking my ASS, really needed it and its going to make me think more about what I'm doing with future pieces.
Really appreciate all the time you took to help me out, it's pretty unreal.
Thanks a bunch!
PS: Love your work and style.