Hello, I need some guidance regarding realistic head modeling. I prefer Maya for modeling. I’hv modeled many portraits in past years and still is far from achieving the quality. My models so far are acceptable in anatomy point of view but far from realism. I am mostly self taught and this particular area is giving me a hard time. I am obsessed with these creation:
http://www.3dartistonline.com/image/7635/closeup_portrait_
As I mentioned before my models are acceptable in anatomy point of view but my final output always vary from the reference I follows. I use edge extrusion method to model head. I followed many tutorials from google and that improved my sense of anatomy of course but not the realism. I also followed a Digital tutors female face modeling tutorial years before, I modeled, modeled and modeled many heads and that’s why I am here seeking help. As of now I have finished my reels and stuffs, so I have some time to restart portrait creation. Would be a great help if somebody guide me with this.