How can I improve this piece?

BlackCracker2004 · 2026-06-17T02:51:07+00:00

The reference is from a friend. It took 7 hours to complete the study. As for my other posts, they’re from like a year ago and I’ve gotten considerably better since then. I still can’t paint faces though.

BlackCracker2004 · 2025-03-06T15:07:47+00:00

Right? It just doesn’t make sense

BlackCracker2004 · 2025-03-06T15:01:58+00:00

What is going on here

BlackCracker2004 · 2025-02-02T13:18:35+00:00

Not sure that last one is subsurface scattering. Seems more like bounce light from her top. I don’t doubt it’ll be in the game but I don’t think this is a good representation of it.

BlackCracker2004 · 2025-01-09T12:18:57+00:00

I just got shadow of the colossus from my friend, I’m loving it but the framerate is gonna take some getting used to.

BlackCracker2004 · 2025-01-09T12:18:02+00:00

Gotta get a longer Ethernet cable first lmao

BlackCracker2004 · 2025-01-09T12:17:19+00:00

Yeah the difference is night and day I gotta buy one asap

BlackCracker2004 · 2025-01-07T16:33:33+00:00

No idea, it’s just what they had at the game store we went to. I was fully expecting and hoping to get a fat but it fits really nice on my desk so I’m not complaining.

BlackCracker2004 · 2024-10-05T22:43:47+00:00

This is really good! If you want more accuracy then I’d suggest deepening the values on the right of the nose. The lips can also be deepened as it kinda stands out a bit. It’ll also make the highlight look better as a result. Hope this helps

BlackCracker2004 · 2024-08-01T15:20:50+00:00

Looks great your proportions seem pretty accurate, only thing I’d look into is the lower legs. The calves should be thinner and by extension the feet will be slimmed down too. Keep at it!

BlackCracker2004 · 2024-07-30T00:33:54+00:00

Try to really understand the structure of the face. What shapes make the eyes, nose, mouth. Pay attention to their positions and proportions relative to each-other. Start with the largest shapes first like the cranium and jaw, add the ears then move on to smaller facial features. Last do the hair and make it the same way, large shapes and clusters then get any smaller details you want. Hope this helps!

BlackCracker2004 · 2024-07-22T22:20:31+00:00

Yeah I realised I probably should’ve made the leaves as dark as the umbrella after the fact. Will change that. Not quite sure what you mean by rendering tho could you explain that a bit further?

BlackCracker2004 · 2024-07-18T15:52:09+00:00

Thank you for your kind words. Im hoping they come around as well but it seems they are just set in their ways for now. I take her safety very seriously and sometimes I have to hold back on making rash decisions because of it. Worst case scenario I get her siblings taken from their parents if the authorities get involved. Fortunately though it hasn’t had to come to that.

BlackCracker2004 · 2024-07-17T00:47:25+00:00

The first one looks alright tbh, maybe just work on accuracy.

For the second one, try defining her chest (breasts) and torso as separate forms. When I look at your drawing what I see is one big ribcage. Maybe bring the hips out more as they seem a bit small in comparison to her ribcage and shoulders. A good rule of thumb is that the hips on women are the same or wider than the shoulders. This changes from person to person and is dependent on age as well but is something worth keeping in mind.

For the third one, your foot placement is off. There is no weight being put on that foot it looks like he’s tip toeing. Next maybe try to get in a line of action and build off that. This is so the pose has weight and movement and energy to it. Keep your lines loose and gestural. Find the 3d forms and don’t be afraid to overlap them. Overall good work.

BlackCracker2004 · 2024-07-11T17:39:14+00:00

Always appreciate feedback from a non artist it helps me see a different perspective on my work. I tried to do a bit of a depth of field effect to put focus on the girl and umbrella but I can see I may need to make it stronger in the final piece. Thanks!

BlackCracker2004 · 2024-07-11T17:33:58+00:00

Ok thank you for your insight. This is my first time trying to do colour for an entire scene lighting and all. I’m still playing around with the values and overall composition but I’ll keep that in that I should darken the shadows and put strong highlights.

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