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LorisArts

07-25-2007, 12:39 PM

Hi all,
I just started the following artwork with main theme "hidden".
Here are two draft sketches of the idea:

http://network.lorisarts.com/art-communities/hidden02b.jpg

This first sketch is a classic fantasy idea of a beautiful woman being chased by a monster or a killer. Not really sure if I should go down this route.

http://network.lorisarts.com/art-communities/hidden01b.jpg

This second sketch has a more dramatic mood and more surreal idea that I like more. I'm thinking of playing with the shadows behind the girl to shape up demons, creating the concept of hidden demons. The entire piece will have (hopefully) some nice contrasts between the girl and her demon shadows, as well the lights and shadows... but I also want to have a contrast between where she is and what is outside the window. that I haven't really figured out yet.

http://network.lorisarts.com/art-communities/hidden03.jpg

For the girls pose I'm using this (http://www.deviantart.com/deviation/30521441/?qo=0&q=mel+7&qh=boost%3Apopular+age_sigma%3A24h+age_scale%3A5) free stock photo from deviantArt for reference, and I'm drawing it based on the classic grid method that Henning (http://www.henningludvigsen.com/) describes on his ImagineFX tutorial here (http://www.henningludvigsen.com/wordpress/?page_id=173). This is the first time I'm using this method and I have to say that is really good. Not only you can maintain good proportions, but you also get to observe, learn and practice better your anatomy skills. And most importantly... it is not a trace over method!!! hehe ;)

Anyway, I'm rather confident about this work and I'll be posting regularly any updates on it, so I'll really appreciate any kind of constructive feedback on this.

Thanks a lot.

Loris_

LorisArts

08-08-2007, 12:43 PM

Latest update:http://network.lorisarts.com/art-communities/hidden04.jpg

I blocked the girl's base color, refined the outlines, fixed the perspective of the environment based on a quick 3D render from 3DMax, and started adding lights & shadows to get the basic forms and look&feel. I was playing around with random strokes for the girls shadow until I get something that works and this crow-shaped shadow came up, which I think it has potentials.

Here is a close up of the girl:

http://network.lorisarts.com/art-communities/hidden04b.jpg

Still need to work on the fabric and her hair.

Any comments / suggestions?!! :)

Loris_

nerdyninja

08-08-2007, 07:19 PM

This is a great start! I love the girl and the idea. hmmm for some reason when i saw this idea i was thinking maybe it is an angel that got caught by some bad demon and is trying to hide from him now...her wings have been broken off or completly off and the only way you would know her secret is the shadow on the wall would give away her true nature...which you are kinda doing already with the crow..:) Just wanted to share that with you haha!

Crits: I would add more highlights (ex.would put a brighter highlight on her foot) and darker shadows. I mean it would be pretty dark in there and I would think some parts of her body would almost blend into the shadows it would be so dark...hope you know what i am saying.

Keep it up cant wait to see what you do with it next!

LorisArts

08-13-2007, 11:07 AM

Senekha

08-14-2007, 07:37 PM

I really like the first idea, the girl hiding among some ruins from a monster or villain of some sort, but the second also makes for a dramatic piece :)

nerdyninja

08-15-2007, 03:40 PM

Updates Updates Please!! :scream:

LorisArts

08-16-2007, 07:56 AM

Lol!!! Thanks for the encouragement!! I'm working on it! ;)

LorisArts

10-01-2007, 08:34 PM

Here is a small updated to show that I haven't stopped working on it (thank god :D)!!
This time I've added some color and slowly, slowly trying to refine the set and the girl.

http://network.lorisarts.com/art-communities/hidden05.jpg

http://network.lorisarts.com/art-communities/hidden05b.jpg

I definately don't want to add too many details to the entire piece, but some good texturing around the set and some small details just to enhance the piece. The only part that I'd say I'll worry a bit will be the wings since I haven't painted any before.

nerdyninja

10-03-2007, 03:58 PM

LorisArts

10-06-2007, 11:47 AM

Yeah finally an update! :scream: looking good looking good. i am liking the colors...the wings are looking not too bad! Just look up refs for the wings. Shading is looking pretty good just needs to be refined more (which i know you are doing) :) The highlight right underneath her eyebrow is too bright i believe and her lips need more varation in the shading..also one of the lips is going to be darker then the other and that is usually the upper lip. Other then that great! cant wait to see more

Hey Celine ! :)
Glad your following the process. Really appriciate it.
Thanks for the comments and suggestions. I'm working on them.
I did fixed the face, and I'll be adding more color variations to avoid being too monochromatic. I should update soon. Stick around! :)

LorisArts

10-07-2007, 10:15 PM

Here's this weeks update. Moving slowly but I feel I'm doing good progress in terms of the environment.

http://network.lorisarts.com/art-communities/hidden06.jpg

Also refined the face a bit more and started to add some more color variation. Here is a close up of the girl:

http://network.lorisarts.com/art-communities/hidden06b.jpg

colt51

10-08-2007, 08:41 AM

This is coming along nicely. More, more, more!:bounce:

Colt

mxyzptlk

10-08-2007, 12:08 PM

very nice work:) I would like to see more colour (a little blue in the shadow) but that's a personal preference.

LorisArts

10-22-2007, 07:20 PM

This weeks update.
I'm really struggling with the environment. I've spend all weekend thinking about it and trying out a lot of textures but still not happy. What I want is something that fits the overall style but still has good details. I just feel that the entire piece lucks of details, since all I have is the girl and a cave with a crow shadow. That's it. Maybe I'm wrong, what you guys think?
Is just, when I see the piece up close at 100% scale then is like I'm looking some sort of subtle details to see on the background than just on the girl. So that's where I'm stuck and trying to work it out. Here is a screenshot where I'm at the moment:

http://network.lorisarts.com/art-communities/hidden07.jpg

And a close up:

http://network.lorisarts.com/art-communities/hidden07b.jpg

As you can see there are some subtle textures on the background, but not sure if are too subtle and need more. I also changed the crow shadow, still a draft but feels more dynamic, as well as the light and shadows on the wall.
Also I changed the wings and started getting an idea of how I will move on with their style, and I'm pretty happy with how are starting to look.

Any suggestions will be really helpful. Thank you all.

CybrGfx

10-23-2007, 04:49 AM

LorisArts

10-23-2007, 08:07 AM

Her lips are about to overpower the entire piece. Too much collagen injections...lol!

This is looking better with every upload, but her lips really need some toning down. The ashen color doesn't do much for the concept, but the "trout pout" detracts from the rest of the image, because the viewer will see it and focus on it too much.

Beautiful work overall, though!

Thanks CybrGfx, I'm aware of that though. I'm leaving the face for later on, however I do like sexy lips so there will be a little bit fatter than normal! But I'll definately ton them down! Thanks. :P

I'm looking for thoughts on the environment if possible. Anyone has any feedback?

nerdyninja

10-23-2007, 04:34 PM

lookin good!

Environment wise I was thinking that...just get some photo's for refs and also some for textures and overlay them in your drawing. The floor could be like a cracked pavement type look with pebbles and rock chunks on the ground..i would really kind of grunge it up in there! The walls i would keep with minimal textures but i would def. put some on there and make them semi noticable. ill see if i can find what im talking about for the ground for ya! :thumbsup: keep at it!

nerdyninja

10-23-2007, 04:49 PM

just look up cracked pavement in google images and you will see what i am talking about and then just imagine the little rock chunks that lay about along with that! :bounce:

LorisArts

10-23-2007, 06:50 PM

just look up cracked pavement in google images and you will see what i am talking about and then just imagine the little rock chunks that lay about along with that! :bounce:

Oh I see!!! yeah, that's a good idea... I'll try and see if it works!
Thanks a lot for your suggestions Celine!!! :)

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