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bemuse

PostPosted: Sun Jul 22, 2007 5:27 pm


colored pencil self portrait for illustration class
the teacher stesses stuff like complementary colors

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the background is purple atm

when i held it in the mirror and compared the right eye looked too high up but is it too late to change that...




ok the image isnt working
idk why imageshack failed me today

http://www.deviantart.com/deviation/60280768/
PostPosted: Wed Jul 25, 2007 9:43 am


it mostly seems to have issues with symmetry, which as you said it's too late to really fix

i would suggest that the greys you are using for shading might be better off as browns or something with a bit more saturation

Dr. Valentine
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PostPosted: Thu Jul 26, 2007 2:34 pm


Mm...

Chalk the lack of symmetry up to clever stylism.

At this point, commit to the "wonky" and use some "unfamiliar" strokes to complete the background and add depth to your face.

Darker darks and lighter lights will probably work here. <3

Can you mix media for this project? If so, I think some white paper sickles on the glasses would make an interesting highlight.

Good luck! Have fun with the next one! <33
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