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gabrieldevue
12-27-2007, 12:08 AM
Dear CGtalkers.

I thought I was about finished with this picture, but i am not satisfied. Its an autograph card from an fictive character - a brilliant musician, who is entranced in her music. But she is well aware of looking awesome, so she wants to show off with her autograph card ;)


http://i64.photobucket.com/albums/h196/gabrieldevue/jo-1.jpg


the cogwheel is supposed to be flat, but i have to rework it. I didnt plan out her initals well enough. And I am not sure, if it was good to leave away most of the shadows of the elements that would "darken" her (the metallic flat "spikes").

I would be very happy for you to critizize the picture, point out mistakes or things that are handled clumsily. Any critique is welcome! Thank you very much in advance!
mikkilette
12-27-2007, 04:05 AM
It seems that the hand would be in effective seeing as how wiggly it appears. I suppose since it is a fantasy person, that she could have a hand like such, but to me in the picture is looks awkward at such angles.

I would also suggest adding more texture to such places as the cloth on her arm because it currently looks very flat. Even if it is meant to be metallic you managed to make her spikes look metallic without appear "flat"

otherwise a beautiful piece with lots of movement. :)
gabrieldevue
12-27-2007, 04:56 PM
hey mikkilette.
Thank you very much. Textures! Sure, I used some textured Brushes in the BG. Yepp, its all supposed to be a bit too clean, but she should not appear too flat. Thank you for that idea. I'll experiment with it!
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