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This is my first of piece of digital art and my first full color picture. I only ever used to draw with pencil or coal before. It shows Fiana, a role-play character of a friend. Fiana is a witch and the little monkey Puki is her familiar.
Making a full color digital painting was mind-blowing. I can do subtle shades and high contrast, create atmosphere through the colors and give the picture so much depth. And there are still so many things to expore with this medium.
I am not sure whether I feel that the picture is really complete. There are many things that I could still add, but I have two other pictures in my mind that I really want to start working on. The downside of working with color: it takes sooo much time... at least for me.
PS: Have a look at my original concept drawing: [link]
It is fun to compare it with the final result
Making a full color digital painting was mind-blowing. I can do subtle shades and high contrast, create atmosphere through the colors and give the picture so much depth. And there are still so many things to expore with this medium.
I am not sure whether I feel that the picture is really complete. There are many things that I could still add, but I have two other pictures in my mind that I really want to start working on. The downside of working with color: it takes sooo much time... at least for me.
PS: Have a look at my original concept drawing: [link]
It is fun to compare it with the final result
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This is really impressive for your first digital work! I'm not kidding either. You've got too much talent and potential to not be exercising it more often. Post some more art if you have it. I can see you doing great things as an artist if you truly have a passion for it, and dedicate the time.
As I said this is a very solid first. But, here are a few tips that you may or may not find useful in improving your future paintings:
-Avoid using black as a shadow color. Try using purples/blues/reds for a more lively feel. This is most important on skin and flesh. You will often see intense reds underneath the nose for example, because light shines through the translucent skin.
-Watch out for odd "tangents" like where her hair slopes evenly onto the head of the monkey.
-Try to have a pleasing mix of hard and soft edges. Hard edges create focal points. John Singer Sargent was a master of hard vs soft in his portraits. Here are some notes on edges: [link]
Keep at it!
You've got too much talent and potential to not be exercising it more often. Post some more art if you have it. I can see you doing great things as an artist if you truly have a passion for it, and dedicate the time.As I said this is a very solid first. But, here are a few tips that you may or may not find useful in improving your future paintings:
-Avoid using black as a shadow color. Try using purples/blues/reds for a more lively feel. This is most important on skin and flesh. You will often see intense reds underneath the nose for example, because light shines through the translucent skin.
-Watch out for odd "tangents" like where her hair slopes evenly onto the head of the monkey.
-Try to have a pleasing mix of hard and soft edges. Hard edges create focal points. John Singer Sargent was a master of hard vs soft in his portraits. Here are some notes on edges: [link]
Keep at it!