My Girl from Ipanema, Wei Min Chu (2D)

[frebell]

wow amazing work guy congrats :applause: (http://forums.cgsociety.org/misc.php?do=getsmilies&wysiwyg=1&forumid=0#) :applause:

[chengwenxue]

very nice hair !
how could you do this with default brush in photoshop ?
:bounce:

[TMArtist]

Hi. Very nice and eye catching. Nice loose style with excellent color and lighting. I like it very much. Your girlfriend has a very infectuous smile ... very happy and carefree. It establishes a nice mood and feeling to the painting.:thumbsup:

[gilebrt419]

frebell:

Thanks for appreciate! Hope you enjoy the work~

chengwenxue:

I spended more time on hair than on other parts. Actually I used default brush because
I have no idea how to create original brushes! So I just started from large brush size
to draw light base color, and gradually decrease brush size to make details. It would be
wonderful if you can tell me some useful techniques!;)

TMArtist:

I am glad that you enjoy this work! This is my first digital painting work and I would be
appriciate if you can give me some advices!
Btw, she is not my girl friend:shrug:... This is just an one-side love.
But maybe that is the best source of inspiration! :D Anyway, thanks for the message!!

[CNell]

i don't think you need any tips, you're doing great. it looks so real.

[MejiaSan]

man.. that is just beautiful.. maybe if she gets to read this thread shell love u instantly xD
is a greatly accomplished work.

about the tips u asked for.. i think im not as good to say "hey do this!.. but i know who could :P Melanie Delon, who is a great artist, has some tips in her webpage. Just go to: www.melaniedelon.com (http://www.melaniedelon.com) and u will fin some tutorials (click on the lollipop) on painting and brushes.. as u requested =)

PS: u should also take a look at her paintings.. i think they´re amazing!!

[gilebrt419]

MejiaSan:

hahah, i hope so. This is her birthday present and I hope she will like it.
I visited the site you gave me! Her work is awesome! How can she
make portrait so real and vivid? I will take time reviewing the site carefully,
thanks for the information again!:thumbsup:

[MejiaSan]

happy to help...

and.. yeah.. she will like it =)

[TMArtist]

Gilebrt419:

No problem with giving you advice. Is there a particular aspect you'd like to focus on? I'll send you a private e-mail to address this.

As for Meijasan's recommendation to look at Melanie's work, I fully agree. She is an awesome artist. There's also, Linda Berkgvist, Marta Dahlig, Benita Winkler, and Jose Oli to name a few that you could also investigate. I believe that techniques are important, but hard work and lots of practice are even more important. In the end, it should be an enjoyable and rewarding experience for you.

You've done a great job with this painting!

[gilebrt419]

TMArtist

Really thanks for helping!! I will check out those recommeded artist and discuss futher
questions with private message. Thanks for the advice!! :D

[simoncheng]

beautiful works.

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