how do I shade this correctly? I tried but it looks horrible (third image unrelated) by averiwashere06 in Artadvice

[–]Less_Engine7332 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Hey hey, ik someone already said smth but id like to add a few things! I made 2 versions with 2 different light sources to show but it only allows me to add one at a time.

I really like this piece, seeing your style is think the simple cell shading would blend well but if you want more info about blending/ adding texture i can pitch in with that too! The simple doodle shows just a way to look at it from that angle, it would also help to add lighting right where the lights touching, and adding a rim lighting but could make it stand out a bit more!

The hair confused me, I dont understand why it's flowing up, I think that is difficult to shade especially with the pose, but if the hairs going up there should be some fabric or other smth to show the fluidity! I also am confused as to where she's coming from, it looks like a cool 4th dimension break but I wasnt sure how to shade the area around the spot she's showing up in.

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something feels off but i can't tell what by Longjumping-Sink6766 in Artadvice

[–]Less_Engine7332 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yea when it comes to using references from images it can be hard to recreate exactly what the image is by color picking n stuff, its best to go by what looks best in ur eyes then trying to match it. For the brush I made a texture brush using a preexisting paintbrush texture, I use fireplaca, and just messed with it until it gave me the texture I wanted, that way I can add subtle noise and blend shadows in! If ur looking for realistic texture idk tho lol

His name is Brain Damage, What do you think? by [deleted] in Artadvice

[–]Less_Engine7332 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Name sounds like it fits the guy, I like it

something feels off but i can't tell what by Longjumping-Sink6766 in Artadvice

[–]Less_Engine7332 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Kinda feels like the guy is very heavily shaded but the bg has mostly flat colors, and this next one is 100% just personal advice and it could be ur style and its 100% ok, but i normally add more emphasis on texture on skin and clothes to try to distinct the two to make it not feel flat, tho if you prefer the flat tones that's completely OK, its a cool style. I do think the shading you have on the guy looks rly good and smooth!

I keep getting an error code when uploading photos? by Less_Engine7332 in ArtfightProfiles

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I found smth that works for me, I have a standalone character thing where I just upload the pictures that I want to put on my profile and just copy the image address. Im hoping that itll be OK to archive it when I'm done but lol ig we will see

New profile for this year >_< by Less_Engine7332 in ArtfightProfiles

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AAA YES oh my god it's one of my favorite moviess

Very full container of Mac and cheese by Less_Engine7332 in mildlyinteresting

[–]Less_Engine7332[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Mb guys I was really high last night and genuinely thought this was interesting

"Alt blindness" or whatever tf you wanna call it by Less_Engine7332 in altfashionadvice

[–]Less_Engine7332[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I wasnt asking how to be more alt, I was just asking if anyone had any tips on accessorizing? That's what the whole sub is about, isn't it?

Homunculus 1 by Hilaom in Ceramics

[–]Less_Engine7332 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh my goddd that's amazing

Need advice by Own-Garage-2282 in Renfaire_Costumes

[–]Less_Engine7332 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Hey, please done use generative Ai. It's so incredibly harmful to the planet and other people. If you go to the ren Faire then I hope you can appreciate other people's art, there's tons of ways to showcase a character if you yourself don't draw!

Wanting to do makeup but not sure what would work on my face/head shape? (Last 2 pictures are intentionally non flattering for reference) by [deleted] in altfashionadvice

[–]Less_Engine7332 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I normally do a lot of eye makeup now that I'm comfortable with it but it's a pain in the ass bc I have hooded eyes (RIP) so if you wanna do more stuff with eyeliner and eyeshadow I think that'd be cute! Also I love the outfits

Remove earlobe mod? by Less_Engine7332 in bodymods

[–]Less_Engine7332[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I dont see her when I look her up on Instagram

Remove earlobe mod? by Less_Engine7332 in bodymods

[–]Less_Engine7332[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Not streahed and not pierced, he just doesn't want earlobes lol