CGTalk - Sorrows of a Geisha

PhoenixFlame

06-05-2009, 05:18 PM

Hi all!

I was just wondering if someone could point out any current problems with this painting. I havn't gone into detail yet as I want to spot problems first. I'm mostly concerned about the anatomy and background. Any help is welcome.
Thanks a lot! (-:

thejeff

06-05-2009, 05:59 PM

It looks like a good start! Don't see any problems with the anatomy. but I would consider flipping the pic and working on the composition that way before things get set in stone. It doesn't seem quite as balanced flipped, and that usually needs to be addressed to make the comp as strong as it can be. Maybe a low-hanging branch?

PhoenixFlame

06-05-2009, 06:59 PM

Thanks thejeff! Good point, flipping it completely escaped my mind! Yeah a low-hanging branch could work... I'll get on to it!

PhoenixFlame

06-05-2009, 07:58 PM

Here's an update! I've altered parts after flipping and have played with the background a bit. If anyone has any tips on backgrounds this would be appreciated (-:

MichaelZHsee

06-06-2009, 05:45 AM

looks pretty nice,i was picturing the tree as a cherry blossom,would fit just nice with the geisha:D

Domarius

06-06-2009, 11:56 AM

It's a beautiful picture and she's a beautiful girl, but she doesn't look japanese to me. Is that intended?

sweetravin

06-06-2009, 03:22 PM

I have a feeling that this is going to be a gorgeous peice when finished. I look forward to seeing how it fleshes out.

PhoenixFlame

06-07-2009, 01:38 PM

Thanks for all the support everyone! (-:

Domaris: I've been trying to make her look more japanese. I'll post some updates later on today. I'm wondering whether it's just the face or the whole body. I suppose when you constantly draw westerners it becomes habit!

Domarius

06-07-2009, 01:43 PM

It was just the face I was referring to.

Check this out! I love it

http://www.cedarseed.com/fire/tutorials.html
http://www.cedarseed.com/fire/humantypes1.html
http://www.cedarseed.com/fire/humantypes2.html
http://www.cedarseed.com/fire/humantypes3.html

PhoenixFlame

06-07-2009, 09:18 PM

Wow thanks for that Domarius! Those are great! That's just the kinda thing I was looking for.

I'm going to try and make her look a little more Japanese tomorrow. However, here's the update! The background needs a lot of work but I think my geisha is starting to shape up! Any comments and advice is welcome (-:

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