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 Posted: Sat Nov 28, 2009 7:36 pm
Mostly trying to get some general feedback on my overall skills. Personally I put myself in the fourth category.
Here's a few of my favorite and more recent pictures as a reference:
http://g-man777.deviantart.com/art/Revamp-d-Raph-144026802
http://g-man777.deviantart.com/art/Joe-revamp-d-143430245
http://g-man777.deviantart.com/art/Keiko-chan-143150444
http://g-man777.deviantart.com/art/Marriko-Color-142627797
http://g-man777.deviantart.com/art/Revamp-d-Leland-142324729
http://g-man777.deviantart.com/art/Color-Hallie-144000782
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Posted: Sat Nov 28, 2009 8:17 pm
I definitely see a style shining through, and it's much better than what you put yourself as. You have a certain knack for "motion" in a figure, even when they're standing perfectly still. Coloring and shading, I feel, is your weakest point, while gesture, or the message the figure is trying to portray, is your greatest strength. Don't put yourself down like that, this is definitely above "not so good!" To improve your coloring/shading skills, think in layers. Color lightly when you're using colored pencils, but don't layer the same color or a similar color on top. Layer something different; for example, if I'm coloring a green sweater, I might start off with a layer of brown (yes, brown!) to desaturate the whole drawing. I would layer on the green, and maybe a different shade of green to emphasize on the green in general, and then choose purple to shade the darker areas with a bit of blue. Basically, go bold in your coloring, and don't be afraid to choose "unconventional" colors. Your gestures are good, but they can definitely be better. Try Posemaniacs and its 30-second timer, and draw the figures that come on screen as fast as you can. The more figures you draw, the better your anatomy would be, as well as your gestures. Good luck!
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Posted: Sat Nov 28, 2009 8:32 pm
Kupocake I definitely see a style shining through, and it's much better than what you put yourself as. You have a certain knack for "motion" in a figure, even when they're standing perfectly still. Coloring and shading, I feel, is your weakest point, while gesture, or the message the figure is trying to portray, is your greatest strength. Don't put yourself down like that, this is definitely above "not so good!" To improve your coloring/shading skills, think in layers. Color lightly when you're using colored pencils, but don't layer the same color or a similar color on top. Layer something different; for example, if I'm coloring a green sweater, I might start off with a layer of brown (yes, brown!) to desaturate the whole drawing. I would layer on the green, and maybe a different shade of green to emphasize on the green in general, and then choose purple to shade the darker areas with a bit of blue. Basically, go bold in your coloring, and don't be afraid to choose "unconventional" colors. Your gestures are good, but they can definitely be better. Try Posemaniacs and its 30-second timer, and draw the figures that come on screen as fast as you can. The more figures you draw, the better your anatomy would be, as well as your gestures. Good luck! You know, it's kinda nice when someone can actually read your strong and week points and let you know how to fix them. I've had to learn most of what I know on my own, so it's nice to get some help. (Although I don't know how far I'll go on the color tips, since I'm not really that into color.)
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Posted: Sat Nov 28, 2009 8:39 pm
Phydeux77 Kupocake I definitely see a style shining through, and it's much better than what you put yourself as. You have a certain knack for "motion" in a figure, even when they're standing perfectly still. Coloring and shading, I feel, is your weakest point, while gesture, or the message the figure is trying to portray, is your greatest strength. Don't put yourself down like that, this is definitely above "not so good!" To improve your coloring/shading skills, think in layers. Color lightly when you're using colored pencils, but don't layer the same color or a similar color on top. Layer something different; for example, if I'm coloring a green sweater, I might start off with a layer of brown (yes, brown!) to desaturate the whole drawing. I would layer on the green, and maybe a different shade of green to emphasize on the green in general, and then choose purple to shade the darker areas with a bit of blue. Basically, go bold in your coloring, and don't be afraid to choose "unconventional" colors. Your gestures are good, but they can definitely be better. Try Posemaniacs and its 30-second timer, and draw the figures that come on screen as fast as you can. The more figures you draw, the better your anatomy would be, as well as your gestures. Good luck! You know, it's kinda nice when someone can actually read your strong and week points and let you know how to fix them. I've had to learn most of what I know on my own, so it's nice to get some help. (Although I don't know how far I'll go on the color tips, since I'm not really that into color.) Heheh, I didn't like coloring at first (I worked mostly black and white for a long time), but when I got into coloring, it just got so addicting and nice. You might not like them now, but give them some time. Who knows? You might enjoy it. 3nodding For most of my life, I learned on my own, so I know how frustrating it is to try to figure out what's wrong with your art and trying to figure out how to fix it. If you need critique on a specific piece, feel free to post in the HTDM guild and ask.
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Posted: Sat Nov 28, 2009 8:56 pm
Kupocake Heheh, I didn't like coloring at first (I worked mostly black and white for a long time), but when I got into coloring, it just got so addicting and nice. You might not like them now, but give them some time. Who knows? You might enjoy it. 3nodding For most of my life, I learned on my own, so I know how frustrating it is to try to figure out what's wrong with your art and trying to figure out how to fix it. If you need critique on a specific piece, feel free to post in the HTDM guild and ask. I've put up a few before, but they tend to get bumped into oblivion in about 10 minutes without any feedback. I've resorted to begging people on DA for help lately.
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Posted: Sat Nov 28, 2009 8:59 pm
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Posted: Sat Nov 28, 2009 9:02 pm
Phydeux77 Kupocake Heheh, I didn't like coloring at first (I worked mostly black and white for a long time), but when I got into coloring, it just got so addicting and nice. You might not like them now, but give them some time. Who knows? You might enjoy it. 3nodding For most of my life, I learned on my own, so I know how frustrating it is to try to figure out what's wrong with your art and trying to figure out how to fix it. If you need critique on a specific piece, feel free to post in the HTDM guild and ask. I've put up a few before, but they tend to get bumped into oblivion in about 10 minutes without any feedback. I've resorted to begging people on DA for help lately. Sorry to hear that, I've recently been trying to be more active around here, so there would be more feedback among the community. I can critique specific pieces now, if you want.
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Posted: Sat Nov 28, 2009 9:05 pm
Kupocake Phydeux77 Kupocake Heheh, I didn't like coloring at first (I worked mostly black and white for a long time), but when I got into coloring, it just got so addicting and nice. You might not like them now, but give them some time. Who knows? You might enjoy it. 3nodding For most of my life, I learned on my own, so I know how frustrating it is to try to figure out what's wrong with your art and trying to figure out how to fix it. If you need critique on a specific piece, feel free to post in the HTDM guild and ask. I've put up a few before, but they tend to get bumped into oblivion in about 10 minutes without any feedback. I've resorted to begging people on DA for help lately. Sorry to hear that, I've recently been trying to be more active around here, so there would be more feedback among the community. I can critique specific pieces now, if you want. I don't have any now really, cause I'm in a major redesign of my own style, but when I get something I'll post it.
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Posted: Sat Nov 28, 2009 9:19 pm
Although if you could tell me if there are any noticeable improvements between these two pics it would be nice.
Old version: http://g-man777.deviantart.com/art/Marriko-Relaxing-Redux-130096129
New version: http://g-man777.deviantart.com/art/Marriko-Revamp-d-141904164
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Posted: Sat Nov 28, 2009 9:29 pm
Phydeux77 Although if you could tell me if there are any noticeable improvements between these two pics it would be nice. Old version: http://g-man777.deviantart.com/art/Marriko-Relaxing-Redux-130096129 New version: http://g-man777.deviantart.com/art/Marriko-Revamp-d-141904164 The first noticeable thing is that your lines seem more confident. Second most noticeable thing is that the style is less generic anime, more 'unique,' such as in the choice of facial features and hair stylization. In both cases, however, I feel that the shading needs more work, although the newer version is somewhat better. Keep in mind that 3-4 months isn't a whole lot of time to revamp your entire style; it's still easy to see that they're made by the same person. I'm glad that you put away all those "how to draw" books and started going with your own thing. Just keep this up, and you'll have your own, unique vision in no time.
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Posted: Sat Nov 28, 2009 9:36 pm
Kupocake Phydeux77 Although if you could tell me if there are any noticeable improvements between these two pics it would be nice. Old version: http://g-man777.deviantart.com/art/Marriko-Relaxing-Redux-130096129 New version: http://g-man777.deviantart.com/art/Marriko-Revamp-d-141904164 The first noticeable thing is that your lines seem more confident. Second most noticeable thing is that the style is less generic anime, more 'unique,' such as in the choice of facial features and hair stylization. In both cases, however, I feel that the shading needs more work, although the newer version is somewhat better. Keep in mind that 3-4 months isn't a whole lot of time to revamp your entire style; it's still easy to see that they're made by the same person. I'm glad that you put away all those "how to draw" books and started going with your own thing. Just keep this up, and you'll have your own, unique vision in no time. I mostly do a basic cell shade. I've done a few high detailed gradient shaded pictures, but it's another of those things I don't care for as much. Although I do realize I'm probably missing a lot of shadows that I could be using.
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Posted: Tue Dec 01, 2009 12:30 pm
your really good.. hopefully i get to be like you .. im still working on making my anime people look good.. hehehe.. funny thing is i can draw what i see but when i want to create an anime character on my own i have problems with the anatomey .
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Posted: Tue Dec 01, 2009 8:37 pm
I think you'd do a super cool job drawing action shots. You've got a thing for movement :] I like your style.
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