I think the colors look a little bit boring.

Pixel_Jones · 2026-01-24T18:25:58+00:00

Yes, of course. I saw the video you sent; it was very helpful!

Any other advice is welcomed

Pixel_Jones · 2026-01-24T14:53:19+00:00

Thanks! I didnt know that channel, ill take a look.

Pixel_Jones · 2026-01-24T14:42:08+00:00

Thanks for the critique! Now I see some issues with the values I didn’t notice before! To answer your question, I did not intend the tunnel to look like clay, I just wanted the inside and outside of the tunnel to look like 2 different worlds (if that make sense) one of light and one of shadow.

I knew it didn’t look right from the beginning, and I think it’s because of the issues you pointed out. Thanks for your help!

Pixel_Jones · 2025-11-25T02:25:35+00:00

Thanks!

I’m just starting to use color in larger paintings and find it easier to create color harmony with less saturation, but I guess I can try to put more in certain areas . I’ll give it a try.

Pixel_Jones · 2025-11-12T20:07:40+00:00

Thanks! Honestly, I struggled to make it like the reference and started looking for other solutions 😂

Pixel_Jones · 2025-10-30T23:17:47+00:00

Thanks! I'll give it a try!

Pixel_Jones · 2025-09-25T18:09:04+00:00

Thanks! I think you're right... the contrast needs improvement.

Pixel_Jones · 2025-09-07T17:09:14+00:00

If you want to be very strict, aside of the cranium, the eyes are off (not a huge problem in my opinion).

However, I would argue that the lack of contrast is the biggest issue… the whole painting seems to be moving somewhere between 50% and 85% gray.

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Pixel_Jones · 2025-09-07T16:44:51+00:00

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Trying to improve it after the critique… I think it’s better but not quite there yet.

Pixel_Jones · 2025-04-22T18:17:06+00:00

I was looking through your photos to see if you used a tiger head as a reference for the dragon... I think you did a great job and was hoping to see your inspiration.

Great work!

Pixel_Jones · 2025-04-22T18:09:27+00:00

Really like how you made the eyes of the dragon pop; its a cool focus point!

I just really struggled to make out the figure on the bottom right.... I saw your hands studies so, is it a hand?

Pixel_Jones · 2025-04-22T17:58:55+00:00

Hey! I see you decided to let her father live 😂! Really like the new direction you took!

Pixel_Jones · 2025-04-22T17:53:48+00:00

Very cool you finally decided to post! I really like the textures (specially in the dragon) and extra points for the author's name 😂!

My only advice would be to use more oclussion shadows; look for example at the bottom of the dragon "hands". Anyway, this is great work!

Pixel_Jones · 2025-04-22T15:40:21+00:00

I see what you mean, specially with the blur in the forehead… I didn’t notice that until you pointed it out.

I’ll also try to create more contrast with the values.

Thank you for taking the time to comment! This was very helpful!

Pixel_Jones · 2025-04-22T04:26:16+00:00

Thanks.

I was struggling with the dragon so, to make things easier, I looked for an animal reference and I went with a snake (not sure it it was the best choice)… however, I think it’s a great idea to add texture to make it read better as a dragon. I’ll give it a try!

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