Machineflesh 2D Challenge Entry: Robert Chang

#21

hi:D

great emotional and narrative…!!!:thumbsup:

both are great too, but i will put a vote on the first one, synthetic vanity, interesting idea… unique!!!

want to c more~~~~~~ :bounce:

#22

Hey

As the person before me said, I like the first one better. I think its more original. Just as images, both are nice, but the first one has more to it.

Good work
:thumbsup:

#23

GREAT JOB! inspirador!!!:thumbsup:

#24

I must say, as a newbie to Corel Painter, Ive become a fan of your work so Im really looking forward to seeing your entry painted.

I prefer Synthetic Vanity myself. I think the idea of synthetic ody enhancements for he sake of beauty by big-name fashions is a good idea patly because it’s not necessarily so far from the truth in the near future. Aside from that, I think the overall composion of the piece is also very strong and will work very well as it is already pleasing to the eye just as a sketch.

-feeesh

#25

yap,for the moment all i can say is nice drawing!!!And i prefer the last one,i like the heartbreaking side of the story

#26

I’ve blocked in the basic color scheme, and some basic lighting information. With this color rough, I established that there’s diffused indirect light from the window coming from the left, and a lamp on the right. This gives a nice balance of cool and warm tone.

#27

Blocked in the lighting information and color scheme. I wanted a pale, slightly blinding lighting coming from above from the operating table’s lights–it helps to create a surreal feel for the scene. I have warm household lights coming from behind them on the workbench to balance the cool lighting–also the warmth suits the the purpose of the work bench–as a clue to a happier time for the man and his daughter. I’ve closed in on composition because many people suggested that it wasn’t necessary to show the trashed bike or any other extra information, since they don’t add to the piece and only distracts.

#28

Thanks for all the comments. It’s still hard to choose, since people have stated great reasons for preferring one or the other. I think emotionally I prefer Fix My Broken Heart, but artistically, I prefer Synthetic Vanity. It’s going to be a very hard call to make.

FUG1T1VE - I like your idea of the flying gadgets. Might implement it, if it doesn’t distract from the image too much. I don’t think it’ll be possible to show that they are gathering to save her life though–that kind of subtext is usually depicted better by moving images or prose.

#29

Hi Mr Chang!

So good ideas in both of them!!
I can easily imagine that the choice is delicate.

I just give you my opinion :
“Synthetic Vanity” is my favourite one!
The idea is so fantastic, the illustration can be very beautifull.
And the expression and atitude of the girl is exellent!
Definitly, this one is the most communicative for me…

I think the second one dosn’t work without a scenario or some other pictures. It seems to be taken from a movie… The idea isn’t so original too.

A last thing: I like a lot your photos! They are so charming… :rolleyes:

Nice work!!!

#30

Originally posted by Lunatique
It’s still hard to choose, since people have stated great reasons for preferring one or the other. I think emotionally I prefer Fix My Broken Heart, but artistically, I prefer Synthetic Vanity. It’s going to be a very hard call to make.

If that’s the case and although I prefer Fix My Broken Heart myself, Synthetic Vanity fits the brief better IMO

#31

My vote is for Synthetic Vanity. More room for subtle detail. But I’m sure either one you choose will be awesome!

good luck

#32

I choose Synthetic Vanity. I think it’s simple and focus only on the girl… Both are great…:thumbsup:

#33

With colors in place it does make it harder to choose. Hopefully you dont have to end up flipping a coin. Post some more wips :thumbsup:

#34

kool there love it

#35

Hey there Mr. Chang,
great to see you in the comp. Looks like you have 2 great ideas to work with, im wondering which one you picked and where your at with it right now as I bet its something very nice. Ill be curious to check for updates every now and then as I know your a great artist.

SEL
:thumbsup:

P.S. so hows the short film you been working on doing?

#36

Started the painting process. This is the hardest part–to not only pull the image together, depict the details, refine the mood, but also trying to keep it fresh and spontaneous with interesting brush work. From this point on, It’s all Painter and no Photoshop, except to flip the canvas or do some minor editing–Painter sucks at that stuff, but it kills Photoshop when it comes to painting.

#37

So are you going with the man and his daughter? huh? huh?

They’ve both got bags of potential… but are such different subject matter. I can see why it’s hard to make a decision.

The last one’s got some real mood to it and the lighting accentuates that to some degree.

i look forward to seeing some WIP in painter… some close ups would be nice… :slight_smile:

#38

hello Mr.Chang, I’m sure it’ll be fantastic whatever you choose - I have a question: doesn’t Photoshop degrade the image a smidgen whenever you rotate canvas? and do you have any tricks to make the rotating as quick and handy as rotating a sketch pad in real life?

#39

Hi Lunatique,

I have to say i like your living lines and the method how you avoid the fight with the details in the primer period of your workflow! I was on the side of the other scene, maybe this version is too dramatic form me but this is just a personal opinion. I know some of your previous works and am sure that you will finish this image as well as they were finished by you…

If i could ask you to visit my thread and give some advices about colors ( or else…). That would be a honor.

Cya,:wavey:
Tremo

#40

I’d chose number two… Sure the first one is more original, but the second more has WAY more feeling. The flying gadgets idea is cool, jsut dont make too many of them… I really like the orange lighting in the second image, as opposed to too strong red color of the girls dress in the first pic.

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