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boxy

02-27-2007, 09:55 PM

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Title: Winter Portrait Study
Name: Sav Scatola
Country: United Kingdom
Software: Painter, Photoshop

Portrait study for a larger image. I mostly work in 3D, but I wanted to use this opportunity to practice some 2D painting, so there are no 3D or photo elements. Full size image is A3.
I love visiting the 2D gallery and would very much appreciate any constructive comments which could improve my work.
Thanks
Boxy

CGriffin

02-28-2007, 03:55 PM

The face and headress are GORGEOUS! But the slumpy sweater she's wearing doesn't do her justice. I'd make her garb as precise and glorious as the crown.

boxy

02-28-2007, 04:03 PM

Thanks for the reply and comments Christine. Fair point, I am inspired to revisit the top. I was trying to make it look like those tiny frosted crystals that bunch together and almost look like a fine fur coating when seen from a distance, but 'slumpy sweater' - lol, reckon I categorically failed on that point!
Thanks again for taking the time to comment - guess I need to move any amends to the WIP section :)
Boxy

Samuraikuroi

03-01-2007, 01:23 AM

Hi Sav, I love this. Good colour,and skin tone. And I like the top, to me it looks like fine fur coating with tiny frosted crystals atop. Nice Job!

boxy

03-01-2007, 08:15 AM

Thank you very much for your generous comments Christopher, I'm glad you enjoyed it. I will obviously keep this as a study version, but I do agree with Christine and want to try something a little more spectacular for the larger image as you will see more of her dress. Though I think I should be careful not to go too over the top or it might look a bit 'carnival queen bling', which is not what I'm after in this case :)
Thanks
Boxy

veljko-lemonade

03-01-2007, 11:23 AM

Hi i agree with the above comments, the positive and the negative ones- personaly i think its a great piece of work and would be proud to call it my own:)
i would maybe critiqe the lack of definition in the bottom area of the nose and the bits of the eyes near the nose- somehow they fade and imho the image would be better if you made thoes parts (specially the bottom of the nose which playes a big role in defining the nose itselfe) more clear and concrete-
hope this helps!
4 stars from me !

boxy

03-01-2007, 12:14 PM

Wow, thanks very much for the stars veljko! I see what you mean about the nose and eye areas, I agree and will address that in the next version.
Sav

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