03-05-2012, 06:52 PM
Hey man, I hope you don't mind but I did a quick paintover to illustrate a few things to keep in mind for next time.
Firstly you have a solid base to work from, the poses and expressions are great, the composition works well, I especially like the slanted horizon.
![[Image: 6809100162_303a25d006.jpg]](http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7037/6809100162_303a25d006.jpg)
I added mountains for depth and to strengthen the composition. I desaturated the green hills as they roll into the distance (atmospherics). I darkened the entire image and pulled out the lights in the centre where his lighting is. I added more light/colour coming from the lighting that helps form the shapes like his shell. I adjusted some colours by shifting the hues so they don't appear so muddy. And lastly some general things like edges in the turtles face to push his expression, and ground shadows caused by the lighting. Hope this helps! Don't be afraid to just add a new layer and go mad with brush strokes, experiment - in digital art nothing can go wrong ;D
Firstly you have a solid base to work from, the poses and expressions are great, the composition works well, I especially like the slanted horizon.
I added mountains for depth and to strengthen the composition. I desaturated the green hills as they roll into the distance (atmospherics). I darkened the entire image and pulled out the lights in the centre where his lighting is. I added more light/colour coming from the lighting that helps form the shapes like his shell. I adjusted some colours by shifting the hues so they don't appear so muddy. And lastly some general things like edges in the turtles face to push his expression, and ground shadows caused by the lighting. Hope this helps! Don't be afraid to just add a new layer and go mad with brush strokes, experiment - in digital art nothing can go wrong ;D