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CGMythology's Sketchbook (nudity)
04 May 2020 13:18 #28895
by cgmythology
Replied by cgmythology on topic CGMythology's Sketchbook (nudity)
Atto: Thank you, glad to hear you enjoy those subtle lighting effects! Really positive feedback you gave me, thank you kindly!
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Starting on a new painting, something a bit more classical and Fantasy themed. I spent quite some time on the sketch, wanted to get some input before I begin the painting process, however. Here is the sketch:
Any input is appreciated and welcome as always!
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Starting on a new painting, something a bit more classical and Fantasy themed. I spent quite some time on the sketch, wanted to get some input before I begin the painting process, however. Here is the sketch:
Any input is appreciated and welcome as always!
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04 May 2020 13:29 #28897
by Charlotte
Any an all misspellings are henceforth blamed on the cats.
Replied by Charlotte on topic CGMythology's Sketchbook (nudity)
Looking nice and classical 
The one thing that struck me is the eye of the dragon. It seems to be a classical western dragon with the eye ono the side of the head yet the eye is drawn as if it's forward facing. I think it'd look more natural if we saw more of the tear duct side of it, so to speak. (And currently the dragon seem to enjoy looking at the girl's toes, too - perhaps make him look her in the eyes?)
The girl has a very sweet face, though compared to the pretty circlet her dress looks rather plain. Unless that's on purpose, perhaps an ornate belt or some such would make a nice addition?
Looking forward to seeing it coloured up
and PS - very well done hand
The one thing that struck me is the eye of the dragon. It seems to be a classical western dragon with the eye ono the side of the head yet the eye is drawn as if it's forward facing. I think it'd look more natural if we saw more of the tear duct side of it, so to speak. (And currently the dragon seem to enjoy looking at the girl's toes, too - perhaps make him look her in the eyes?)
The girl has a very sweet face, though compared to the pretty circlet her dress looks rather plain. Unless that's on purpose, perhaps an ornate belt or some such would make a nice addition?
Looking forward to seeing it coloured up
and PS - very well done hand
Any an all misspellings are henceforth blamed on the cats.
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10 May 2020 15:32 #28999
by cgmythology
Replied by cgmythology on topic CGMythology's Sketchbook (nudity)
Charlotte: Thanks, that's the vibe I'm going for! 
Great point regarding the dragon, decided to close it along with the woman's to help make the image more emotional. I agree about the dress, refined it a bit and planning to detail it with delicate patterns and such as it progresses, great suggestion!
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I reworked the sketch a bit based on the suggestions, decided to have them embracing more and have their eyes closed, which makes the image a bit more intimate. I'm pleased with the sketch so I went ahead and began the painting process, here is the current preview:
Any input is always welcome as always
Great point regarding the dragon, decided to close it along with the woman's to help make the image more emotional. I agree about the dress, refined it a bit and planning to detail it with delicate patterns and such as it progresses, great suggestion!...........
I reworked the sketch a bit based on the suggestions, decided to have them embracing more and have their eyes closed, which makes the image a bit more intimate. I'm pleased with the sketch so I went ahead and began the painting process, here is the current preview:
Any input is always welcome as always
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10 May 2020 20:39 #29002
by Valence
Replied by Valence on topic CGMythology's Sketchbook (nudity)
That looks nice now. The change in expression has given the image a much more interesting mood.
Keep it going.
Keep it going.
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16 May 2020 07:44 #29096
by cgmythology
Replied by cgmythology on topic CGMythology's Sketchbook (nudity)
Valence: Thanks, glad you like the new expression!
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Continued to work on the image, spent a lot of time on the Dragon especially. Pretty happy with how it's turning out, here is the current progress:
Feedback appreciated as always!
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Continued to work on the image, spent a lot of time on the Dragon especially. Pretty happy with how it's turning out, here is the current progress:
Feedback appreciated as always!
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21 Jun 2020 12:47 #29742
by cgmythology
Replied by cgmythology on topic CGMythology's Sketchbook (nudity)
Finally had time to finish this piece, very happy with how it turned out, especially in regards to lighting and color. Here is the final image:
I began on a new illustration, spent a ton of time on the linework. The 'owl' is placeholder for now, want to create a sort of magical effect during the painting process, will keep it or discard it depending on how well it goes. Here is the current sketch:
Feedback would definitely be appreciated before I begin painting, so feel free to offer any input!
I began on a new illustration, spent a ton of time on the linework. The 'owl' is placeholder for now, want to create a sort of magical effect during the painting process, will keep it or discard it depending on how well it goes. Here is the current sketch:
Feedback would definitely be appreciated before I begin painting, so feel free to offer any input!
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21 Jun 2020 12:59 - 21 Jun 2020 13:00 #29744
by Charlotte
Any an all misspellings are henceforth blamed on the cats.
Replied by Charlotte on topic CGMythology's Sketchbook (nudity)
That's a very nicely intricate helmet It does look a wee bit as if the helmet is looking in one direction while her head is slightly inclined in another, but I think that can be remedied by making the shaded far side of the helmet by the brow a bit smaller and maybe also decrease the "bulge" of her brow a bit as well (it currently suggests that we're seeing a bit of her other eyebrow but I am assuming both her face and the helmet are to be in perfect profile?)
The lines defining her jaw/neck are a bit harsh but I'm pretty sure that'll be remedied "by itself" when you apply colour
EDIT: and silly me forgot the first pic when seeing the second! But it's a lovely light and a wonderful "fairy-tale feeling" in the dragon picture
It does look a wee bit as if the helmet is looking in one direction while her head is slightly inclined in another, but I think that can be remedied by making the shaded far side of the helmet by the brow a bit smaller and maybe also decrease the "bulge" of her brow a bit as well (it currently suggests that we're seeing a bit of her other eyebrow but I am assuming both her face and the helmet are to be in perfect profile?)The lines defining her jaw/neck are a bit harsh but I'm pretty sure that'll be remedied "by itself" when you apply colour
EDIT: and silly me forgot the first pic when seeing the second! But it's a lovely light and a wonderful "fairy-tale feeling" in the dragon picture
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