Madi's WIP's

Still whittling away at this portrait. Experimenting with more brushes.

I was feeling inspired by The Last Jedi, so I started working on this portrait. I'm going for a more painted look for this piece, I've definitely strayed a bit from the reference photo, but I still want it to capture the general likeness.

Hey, Madi! :waves:

Good to see someone getting inspired to paint again.

That looks great, even at this first wip stage. You've already got all the features that make him so recognisable. He has a very unique look that's fun to capture. When I try to draw him I'm always surprised at how small his forehead seems to be.

Oh, and I'm glad there are no spoilers in it too.

Good to see you Madi!

Personally I'm no fan of Kylo Ren so if you don't get a likeness, all the better That said you do seem to be on the right track!

Happy New Year!

Valence: Thank you! His face has been a bit of a toughie to crack. I've noticed a lot of his features are fairly disproportionate. It's sure one interesting face though.

Charlotte: Thanks, Charlotte! Awwww, but he's so moody and brooding. In all honesty, I'd probably hate him as a person. But I think he makes for a pretty multi-faceted villain.

Here's another update of the portrait. I reworked the chin, nose, and forehead, and I'm hoping it looks even closer to his likeness now.

Nice to see some new work, Madi.

Though it's coming along nicely, I too am not a big fan of his. Not sure what it is about him, but he just doesn't seem to fit the role well in my opinion. - But I also didn't like the person who portrayed Darth Vader/Anakin for the first three episodes either.

Well, I'll be the odd one out and admit (much to Banj's annoyance) that I like Kylo Ren (and the actor Adam Driver.)
He's like a young Professor Snape with all his awkward, alienated, conflicted petulance.

And he's coming along nicely with the scar!

lol well I do agree he makes me think of Professor Snape. But I like Alan Rickman a whole lot better.

Another update! I had to resize the head and I'm now working with a finer sort of pencil brush to maintain that painterly/traditional look I want the piece to have.

Dave: Yeah, I think Adam Driver/Kylo Ren has been a pretty divisive topic among the Star Wars fans. I personally love him as an actor and villain. His acting is impressive. Likewise, I think he puts a lot of soul in that role. But aesthetic-wise, his face is what especially gets me... though I can't put my finger on why exactly that is, haha! I've always liked ugly-pretty guys that have a more unconventional beauty, especially when it comes to drawing portraits of people.

Valence: *high fives* Yes! He reminds me /so/ much of a young Professor Snape/Alan Rickman! I've always been a fan of him as well. And thanks!

Charlotte: In my mind, Alan Rickman is just a more matured version of Adam Driver. xD

ha ha well maybe I just like more mature guys

I looked up Adam last time we talked of him and was surprised that he seemed pretty much 100% american (or at least nothing of what I expected) - I think he has what I usually consider a eastern european kind of look. Slavic maybe.