Wizis Hand Painting Improve Thread

wirrexx

So in this thread i'll try to put up my Hand painted textures and i'm more than happy if you guys would shout and kick at me to improve!

My first try, so please please, do not hold back! :poly124:

Critics, paintover, punches and kicks are more than welcome!
My main goal is that in a couple of weeks, have a diorama done!

Thank you, here's my first piece..

tools: photoshop 5.1, Hard round brush, with opacity changes.

mats effect

I think you have some good lines in there, the cracks and what not, but it looks a little faded colour wise. Some contrast and variation would help a lot I think.

moleman

There seem to be a bunch of orange specks which seam out of place to me. Apart from that I really like the washed out colors, though I wonder if it is still readable as wood from a distance. I havent tested if it tiles, but if it does then the planks of wood are infinitly long, which is something that you migth want to consider.

wirrexx

Its not tiling atm. Still trying to find my workflow.

Thanks for the advices!

wirrexx

mats effect wrote: »

I think you have some good lines in there, the cracks and what not, but it looks a little faded colour wise. Some contrast and variation would help a lot I think.

Would you maybe take your time to give me an example on how to improve on it?
for example where should i put more contrast, and yes i would love to have more variations and stills struggling of getting the feel right :P :P haha

Something like this?

ms_green

First of all, the second one looks much better than the first, good job!
Now it looks like fresh vital wood. I also like that the light is coming from the left, it makes the cracks look more interesting and it's easier to work out contoures by hard shadows. Concerning the orange all up to the right and green up to the left plank: If those colours are supposed to be within the wood, I would make them fade more in. Like you did in the middle of it all. The gaps between the single planks I would make look deeper, also the carvings on the right plank. Between the planks in the middle, upper half you did a nice light/shadow work, I think. It really has some depth. I'm curious for more, keep it up!

wirrexx

Thank you Missy and I'll try to upload my latest update again soon!

lilymac

Hey Wirrexx, I did a quick paint over. First of all, good color variation! One thing you could add is some subtle variation with value as well. I thought the planks are overall too bright. Also try adding cooler color for your shadows to help the form turn! It's an old illustration trick. hopefully it will help. : )

wirrexx

Sir, you are amazing, thank you, i'll apply this technique onto my current texture!
So cooler colors for shadows and more subtle variations with colors?

Thank you lilymac!

lilymac

No problem! More of a value range and cooler shadows! Your color variation is pretty good already.

wirrexx

Slow progress is still progress. I don't know if im on the right way!

Earthyn

Genuinely looking good buddy my 2 cents would be to make your cracks/ indents more invested.

So more highlights on the cracks make them pop!

wirrexx

Thanks I'll give it more love when i return from school!

wirrexx

latest work and update


C&C please do rip me a new one, i need to get better!