This is an image that I took from a marker sketch to this painted version which I considered final. However, I still think there are large parts that are not working. Perhaps the lighting is not stark enough? Perhaps the additional huminoid character is too odd and should be removed ?- I appreciate any advice or adjustment you could offer to help improve the piece.
Thanks a lot.
TheShow, so the little guy is ripping the big one to pieces?
One problem with this one is how the big machine is almost ‘orthogonal’ in it’s angle to the camera, something that would never happen in real life, but which nonetheless is a very popular way to draw or paint objects, especially by beginners… because naturally it’s easier, you don’t have to deal with perspective. But this is a tendency, a bad habit, that must be fought. 
Since it’s hard for me to know the real 3d shape of this robot now, I’m going to have to guess it, so don’t pay any attention if I get it wrong ok.
As you correctly guess, I also think the lighting is a bit non-descript (I’ll show you what I mean later).
Yeah, its an explosion but its too big now that I look, the size of the buildings would be good. Not sure how familiar you are with the games Halo and Halo 2 but heres some ref…
http://www.hardwired.hu/img/hir2/halo-2-20040817091158280.jpeg
http://www.fpsgamer.co.uk/wallpaper/halo2_2.jpg
http://media.teamxbox.com/dailyposts/boxart/halo2_standard_uk/standard_2D_hi-res.jpg
That’s right - I imagined more of them in the concept but this is the only one that clung on.
Great point - the concept was much more dramatic and had a lot more of an angle to it but was passed on . . .
Fair enough - i’m grateful for any input.
It is somthing that I am working on im my 3D pieces as well. . . thank you very much for the comments!
Mr Stahlberg thanks for doing this. This work has reached a point where I can´t find any way of get it better. I sense that I am not too far of it but the road is blocked. So …I pass it to you…
Steven - on the 28th page you did an overpaint of my sketch, which I’d like to thank you very much for And again - I’d like to thank you for what you’re doing here.
Attaching a sketch again.
I’m trying my best to finish this illustraton but when I think I’m done something doesn’t look rigth, I just can’t seem to see what it is. My goal is to create a scene where it is a day off, the title being "lazy days, I wanted to post this but it feels like it is unfinished and that all the elements don’t support one theme. please help…thank you!
I love this thread, lots of usefull tips and ideas here
I´m working on a 3d womans portrait at the moment, my first serious attempt to create a 3d beauty and it is really challenging. I think I have to practice the female forms for years before I can create a real beauty in 3d.Most of the time I´ve modelled monster,animals or men, but a woman is a whole different field.
I want the woman to be young and beautyfull and a colorsheme/lighting/composition that translate a kind of meditative/pretty dark (though not too dark) mood. I want a lot of emotion coming from the eyes. I have some problems with the skinshading, maybe the look is too smooth now due to the lack of texture/color variation in the skin.
I would really appreciate some suggestions from one of the best digital female creators out there :) ;)
-Grugii got a problem with the anatomy of the dryad (the girl with the leaves-covered hair ) and the unicorn (its body is like horse’s) ,help me plz :(( :(( :((
would u plz give me some hints to make a warmth ,romantic ,the ground full of dry leaves and autumn background
i paint this for a autumn topic
i got a problem with the anatomy of the dryad (the girl with the leaves-covered hair ) and the unicorn (its body is like horse’s) ,help me plz :(( :(( :((
would u plz give me some hints to make a warmth ,romantic ,the ground full of dry leaves and autumn background
i paint this for a autumn topic
It seems I need to push my anatomy skills a bit further. I was wondering if you can reccommend any books or tutorials to your liking? Thanks for the paintover btw, much appreciated.
No problem
was wondering if you can reccommend any books or tutorials to your liking?
Well here’s a post I helped in preparing, not sure if you’ve seen it already
When it comes to tutorials, I’m not sure, I know there’s a lot of activities going on in Rebecca Kimmel’s anatomy forums, not sure how much youv’e browsed around there
http://forums.cgsociety.org/forumdisplay.php?f=177
Steven,
First of all, thanks for helping us little guys out here! You’re a saint!
I did this supergirl painting, which I thought was kinda good. I wanted the gloomy green of a thick almost swamp forest to engulf the characters. To tell you the truth, I just want your advice on where I can improve the painting. Can you give me a few tips please…
I really appreciate this. Thanks a million!!!
Stephan.
stahlberg did you forget about my post or didnt you wanna work on it?
I know its a littlebit messy but just give it a try… I want it have more impact on the person who is watching the picture… Maybe the prisoner should shout out in pain, or his soul be sucking away.
stahlberg did you forget about my post
I haven’t done anyone’s pics yet in the last batch. I’ll get around to it soon don’t worry. Been a bit busy this week.
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Yes i thought so too, but just wanted to make sure 
thank you for your time… we all love you !
yes we are pacient, because we want to see your great talent and effort again…thanks for been so inspirational for me and i think for the rest of the comunity that check this post…
is a must for me every day to check out your news advises
respekt!
wexter
hey Stahlberg, it’s awesome what your doing here! Some great paint overs. I have a piece I’d like to post but…I can see there’s quite a few pieces already in the que, so I will come back later
