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artyfreak
07-10-2007, 03:48 PM
Hello guys (3d enthuatistists and artists, or procrastinators :P)

This awesome CG forum is the first place at the first time I just visited and joined, so I'd thought to give a go and share my attempt in digital painting. Earlier in my life or even before I'm thinking real to choose which career to go, I always think that CG is the most boring, tedious process. However I'd like to know how good I am at that by sharing my artwork so that you guys can critise and give any suggestions to improve.

Here it is, whaddya u guys think? (sorry if the image was big)

http://features-temp.cgsociety.org/gallerycrits/287010/287010_1184078560_large.jpg
eclipse115
07-10-2007, 07:04 PM
Well for starters it is always important to credit any references you use. I assume you're using DeeVad's picture as a basis for this work [link] (http://deevad.cgsociety.org/gallery/)

It's also to important to note the process you went through when using references, i.e. is this a paintover, a drawing based on his work, etc.

or any initial stages, i.e. the lineart.

The picture above is fair to poor. The nose is completely wrong in comparison to her other features and would need to be painted over. I also suggest studying how to paint hair. DeeVad even has a tutorial on how he painted that piece. You should follow along with that as a learning session [tutorial] (http://www.tdt3d.be/articles_viewer.php?art_id=51).

You might also need to practice drawing a bit more to get anatomy right. The more you practice and study the better you will get.

If you think CG is boring and tedious then this may not be the right field for you.
artyfreak
07-11-2007, 02:19 AM
Oh right..i forgot to give credit cause I forgot the source.... Thanks for your suggestions anyway eclipse115!
DArcy1
07-11-2007, 04:15 AM
Hi

While I agree that it is very bad form to post a copy without at least mentioning that it is a copy (even if you can't remember whose), this isn't bad at all for a first attempt. Your colors are halfway sensible and you did capture the expression of DeeVad's figure in a recognizable way.

Don't give up, and take eclipse's advice about anatomy. If you go here: http://forums.cgsociety.org/showthread.php?f=199&t=375031&highlight=100+heads
You'll have lots of heads to practice on :-)

D'Arcy
artyfreak
07-11-2007, 04:45 AM
D'Arcy, thanks a bunch! Glad you give your opinion and suggestion to anaotmy practice! I will try my best to learn more and practice so that I would be improved. Thanks you guys!

Btw, yes I agree your opinion too.
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