comments needed pls

#1

https://www.cgsociety.org/cgsarchive/newgallerycrits/g84/483784/483784_1341383921_large.jpg

#2

Is this is an exercise in copying a photo reference to see how close you can reproduce it?
This image shows that you need to further develop your art foundation (lighting/shading, anatomy, color rendering/drawing techniques, correct geometry/volume representation, pictorial composition, linear perspective, etc.). You may need to take formal classes to develop these areas if you are not able to assess what your weaknesses are currently, by studying on your own. You need to work on your observational skill, as well. You seem to be aware of what the face is supposed to look like but others areas, such as the base of the neck, make little human anatomical sense. Your rendering is blotchy and rushed. You need to pay more attention to detail, noting the hair here.

Is her hair gray in the reference, if ref was used?
Why did you compose the image the way you did?
Why is she placed so close to the right?
Why all the dead empty space on the left?

#3

please review again for improvement…

#4

If you used photo references then please post them, so we can see how effectively you interpreted/copied the photo.

Is this meant to like a typical portrait? Why is the top of her head cut off? Did you want to compose the image that way, or you’re simply copying what’s shown in the photo?

#5

here is the photo reference and my art work too.

#6

If your goal is to capture Aimee Teegarden’s likeness, then you need to work more on your observation/analytical skills.

Don’t deviate from the reference without knowing exactly why you’re doing it, and you should only do it if you actually have advanced understanding of anatomy/figure, lighting, facial expressions, body language, etc. If you are not an advanced artist with authoritative knowledge and experience, then don’t arbitrarily deviate from the reference. For example, why did you change the hollow of her neck? Why did you alter the values and flatten everything out?

Don’t emphasize or downplay anything without a good reason, or else you’ll alter the likeness too much. Right now, you have made her look like she’s sneering, and there’s nothing like that at all in the photo reference.

Also, when you lose objectivity while working on an image, just flip it horizontally (including the photo reference, if you are using any), and your brain will “reset” and allow you to see mistakes you couldn’t see before. Keep doing this whenever you feel the need. I often flip an image a dozen times or more during the entire execution.

#7

The first thing you need to do, to improve your work, is to stop tracing the reference.

#8

I’m in beginner level. now I’m studying. i can do my best.I want experts you can guide me a lot.I was very interested in digital art. willing to know the techniques you are used. Please can you guide me?

#9

You simply need to start from the basics and strengthen/master the essential foundations of visual art. There’s no shortcut–just a lot of working hard and working smart.

Go to the Art Techniques & Theories section of the forum (linked below in my signature) and start going through the sticky threads. They were created especially for people just like you–those who want to learn and work towards becoming a better artist.

#10

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