Tuesday, February 16, 2010

I am my worst critic




Update Version (TOP) my friend gave me the impression the Femur was too long but I think its because the breast plate was too small. Also he suggested that the character is bow legged which got me a bit confused. So I goggled "bow legged" and images show the knee cap is either too farm out or too close in. I personally don't see too much bow legging going on but I can see where he got the impression that my character could be bow legged.


I spent almost 8 hours trying to fix and fix but I realize I have to stop at some point. You can over do a painting by adding too much detail. I think I did that, there was too much detail I was focus on but I am still happy with this painting. I worked hard and follow the key rules to making a good character. Anatomy, Form, Facial feature, and establish the character as if you know who he/she is. There is a lot more I can do such as lighting and edge control but this painting just drain up my energy for the week. I do feel this is my stepping latter to a better painting though.

Friday, February 12, 2010

Lotus Bloom




Since Valentines day is just around the corner, and my sister wanted me to design her a tattoo. I quickly sketch one in after browsing through dozens of references. This is a working sketch of a lotus flower found in Asia.

Friday, February 5, 2010

The Journey Begins



Trail of Sucess
Background landscape painting practice responds greatly for me today. After 3 weeks off and on training. The journey to explore my brain's imagination has it ups and downs. I felt some paintings along the way lack of inspiration and skill. Id jump to character concept art, here and there I would paint a landscape or a scene but never satisfy. I was again just returning to one of my routines but felt inspired by a photo I saw on goggle. A few hours past and I got this.

Word of Advice
Hard work pays off, practice is key to success.

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