06-16-2013, 01:03 PM
Lots of improvement there! The dragon has a great dramatic pose and good setting. One thing I notice is that you might want to try using a greater range of light/dark values. Especially the darker ones.
Loomis explains a lot about how values work in different books.
One exercise that might help you see how they are used is to open up a few pieces of art by artists you admire in photoshop. Look at them in black and white, and even try a heavy gaussian blur filter to help you see light and dark masses.
This tutorial is kind of advanced for both of us, but it explains how carefully used values can enhance your artwork: http://www.imaginefx.com/022877543329001...alues.html
Loomis explains a lot about how values work in different books.
One exercise that might help you see how they are used is to open up a few pieces of art by artists you admire in photoshop. Look at them in black and white, and even try a heavy gaussian blur filter to help you see light and dark masses.
This tutorial is kind of advanced for both of us, but it explains how carefully used values can enhance your artwork: http://www.imaginefx.com/022877543329001...alues.html
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The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago. The second best time is now.
-Chinese proverb
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