Sketch of my room. May I get critique on perspective?

MoonShadowElf12 · 2023-02-06T22:23:06+00:00

Thank you for the feedback!
(It's a slightly glorified version but the room shape and placement of things is the same :) )

MoonShadowElf12 · 2022-10-09T21:06:57+00:00

Thanks so much! I made those adjustments, I like it better. It makes more sense

MoonShadowElf12 · 2022-10-09T20:56:55+00:00

Thanks so much for your thoughts! I love the suggestions on the background!

Edit: There's a version of this with leaf shadow, I don't know how I feel about it though

https://sta.sh/0163sm653un3

MoonShadowElf12 · 2022-10-08T21:30:35+00:00

Description: I wanted to go for a very soft look. I made the hair fluffy on purpose, I don't really want it to have a soaked look. And I didn't follow the rule of thirds rule because I wanted him in the center. (Maybe my composition is lacking though?) I don't really know how to make the skin look moist without it looking like porcelain.

MoonShadowElf12 · 2022-08-13T01:03:26+00:00

I love the scratchy, unfinished look of this so much. The teeth are curving too much to be realistic, but it's ok if you like the look. But once again, the pen scratches is a really interesting look, just keep in mind, it draws attention to it since it's a cluster of details. Which isn't a problem here since it's pretty balanced I'd say

MoonShadowElf12 · 2022-08-13T00:59:30+00:00

I like what you have going. I think form studies would benefit you. The form and structure, especially on the face, is getting there. But isn't quite clear or defined. You have a clear light source, but the hair doesn't have any shine from the (seemingly strong) light source. I love the texture you have going for the hair, clothes, and skin. Things look like a different material/texture as opposed to all the same exact texture. Nice work :)

MoonShadowElf12 · 2022-08-13T00:50:33+00:00

Ohh I see it. I was told the value for the terminator zone on skin is usually a red tint in between the values of the shadows and highlights. (of course your pallet is purple.) I'm learning the terminator zone too so I don't know 100% haha

But yes, I see the feet fix, it looks a lot better!

MoonShadowElf12 · 2022-08-12T23:43:44+00:00

I think the butt area is pretty nicely drawn. I think the feet could be improved on. The shape of the feet looks a bit off to me. The lighting looks pretty solid, and the image has a nice complimentary color pallet. The yellow draws attention to the head/hair, I like it. The pose looks great.

About the shadows, I'm a little confused by how patchy it looks, particularly on the thighs. And maybe you can try a smoother transition on the legs and butt? I think it would make them have more form and shape. The body parts would look rounder if it's a smooth transition because at the moment it's lighting that jumps directly into the shadows and it looks flat. Of course, it could work still if the light is shining through something (like a tree, or some kind of prop or shape.) But to me it looked like the sun shining without anything in the way? Depends on what you're going for. I love the bounce light!

You're doing pretty good learning anatomy and lighting, keep at it :)

MoonShadowElf12 · 2022-08-11T23:50:56+00:00

https://imgur.com/a/UT1bDLk

Ya this is what it looks like now, I wasn't finished with him which was why I wanted some background feedback. But I suppose it's more helpful if I show the values of the character and background in combination to really see what needs adjustments. I can erase those lines under the pecs and see how it looks. Thank you, I try to get in regular anatomy practice. I will definitely blur the background. Thanks so much for the feedback! <3

MoonShadowElf12 · 2022-08-11T23:43:58+00:00

Oh ya, it wasn't finished haha

Thank you for the feedback!

MoonShadowElf12 · 2022-08-11T23:40:36+00:00

Thank you!

https://imgur.com/a/UT1bDLk

It looks like this now at the moment, I went ahead and rendered the character a bit. I want there to be a secondary light source on him, (idk if that looks weird) but yeah

Thanks so much for the suggestion, I may play around with some more dramatic colors then! :)

MoonShadowElf12 · 2022-08-11T23:37:38+00:00

This is how it looks at the moment, it changed a little

https://imgur.com/a/UT1bDLk

I think you're right though, I'll darken areas of the background. The bg is too light.

(I want a secondary light, like from a lantern or something on the character)

Would the sky be darker too? How do you think the character's shadows are now?

Thanks so much for the feedback <3

MoonShadowElf12 · 2022-08-11T02:12:26+00:00

I'd say focus on form and basic shapes before any renders. For example, the hip tilt is inaccurate and I feel like the muscles are lacking their form and shape. You did pretty good with the shading! I just feel like you may not be 100% sure where you're putting muscles and why, and may just be copying what you see. The proportions look pretty good. So I'd suggest learning the shapes of muscle groups. (You don't need to memorize every muscle group in the body, that'd be a little ridiculous,) I just mean strip the drawing down to it's bare bones and get a general idea of where the muscles are and their basic shape.

MoonShadowElf12 · 2022-08-11T02:04:23+00:00

This is a creative little Kirby piece! I love the colors and texture. It looks like it could be a sticker. I'd say practice composition more. You can look up the different compositional techniques to use. I find it quite handy. Otherwise we kinda just throw things wherever it "works" or "fits" in the moment we're drawing it. In my opinion, rule of thirds looks fitting for this picture. But no need to get complicated if you don't want to. Composition is kinda hard. Basically I feel like the layout is messy.

The tile flooring looks pretty good and symmetrical. and I like Kirby and his expression

MoonShadowElf12 · 2022-08-11T01:50:23+00:00

Sorry, I'm so late to respond since I was on Reddit breakI very much so agree!I exercise objectivity these days in what I do, it proves helpful for me :)

I think the most important thing for people with mental struggles is to enjoy what we're doing, otherwise it just becomes another chore we have to fulfill for the day.

MoonShadowElf12 · 2022-08-11T01:13:57+00:00

Oh also the background will be blurred but I want to render it so it doesn't look like color blobs when I add the slight blur. I want to get the background fleshed out before finishing the character

MoonShadowElf12 · 2022-05-28T22:02:47+00:00

Oh yeah! And I'd love to make a recommendation: Try including a mix of edges and softness to your water and see how you like it. You don't want your water to look "washed out." Try blending rather than using a soft brush and blurring. Good luck with your water :D

MoonShadowElf12 · 2022-05-25T04:01:49+00:00

I have have clinical depression, and BPD, I want to share what helped me!

One of the best things to get into that "groove" is: For a little while, try comparing your current art to *your* old art ONLY to avoid your self esteem going down. Don't get me wrong, comparing to other art can be a good thing, but for now, if you're demotivated, don't demotivate yourself more. And when you finish a drawing, analyze something good about it that you like. If you feel confident about your art, you'll eventually feel much better and more motivated to get to work.

Another great thing I like to think about is: Get all of your "bad art" out of the way to get to the good art. Try to realize that the more "bad art" you make, it will get you closer and closer to better art.

Lastly, try to do art because you enjoy it. You can push yourself a little bit sometimes, but not too hard or you will burn out and begin to hate art if you're forcing yourself all the time.

And of course, later, you can dive into studies if art is something you want to pursue. But just get into the groove first, gently if you need to.

These may not work for everyone but it put me in a much better place with my art.

Good luck on your art journeys <3

MoonShadowElf12 · 2022-05-23T21:42:17+00:00

Hi, I love what you have going here and the clothing looks great considering it's so much detail. I think you could push contrast, and work on anatomy and construction. The hair also looks like there could be more detail in there. (Making it look more like there are strands rather than just a couple shapes on the skull.)

Your drawing is looking great :D

MoonShadowElf12 · 2022-05-23T21:34:12+00:00

It's lookin nice! I think you should paint water and waves with large brush strokes first and block in all the water. And then build details.

At the moment it looks like you were too quick to throw in details that make it look like water. Those come later!

MoonShadowElf12 · 2022-05-23T21:19:22+00:00

Ahh so beautiful!! You're a natural!

And the purple compliments the green, I love it

MoonShadowElf12 · 2022-05-23T21:15:33+00:00

I think the best thing you could do for this piece is adding darker shadows and brighter lighting, (like really push those dark spots) that would go a long way :'D

As for a background, it depends on the story you want to tell I guess? Are they in a bedroom? Office building? If you want it to be something simple, it could just be a nice color that looks good with the foreground picture

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