Sketchbook 2011:jramauri
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I'm starting a new sketchbook because the old one become very old. And I want to focus just on 2d works this time. So please, make your comments and help me to become a better artist.
This is a WIP I'm doing. And this the original photo: http://wallpapers.li/wallpapers/CarrieAnne-Moss-03.jpg
This is a WIP I'm doing. And this the original photo: http://wallpapers.li/wallpapers/CarrieAnne-Moss-03.jpg
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And here's my version:
More to come.
As to the portraits, you're pretty good on proportions-- for the carrie anne moss one (great pick by the way, she's got an awesome face) I'd say that your main issues lie in the neck and the area between the nasolabial folds and the cheek: you've made the area too flat and planar, missing out on the roundness of the cheek, and on the neck you've basically flattened out a lot of the detail (don't stop at the head-- curves in the neck are particularly important in female portraits). Also note how the upper lip curves out again as it approaches the fold and catches some light-- you're missing out on that.
Another thing is that the philtral columns are too accentuated and pointed-- that curvature along the upper lip is subtler than you've painted, and rarely draws a sharp line of highlight. In the same area you're also missing the connecting piece flesh on the inside of her right nostril (our left); it's either missing or you've hidden it in too much shadow. On the tip of the nose itself, if you look carefully you can also see a little dimple that's formed by how the lobes of cartilage meet. It's not visible on everyone, but if you press the tip of your nose you should be able to feel what I'm talking about.
Last, but most importantly, is the issue of color. Part of why Moss's face looks a little plastic is because you've only used two colors to paint it, a skin tone of varying lightness and a blue-grey for highlights and lowlights. You need to add a lot more hues into the mix-- in the face are greens, blues, purples, reds, yellows etc. Take a look through Justin Sweet's gallery for example; he has an amazing grasp of color overall. You may recognize this piece from the original Fallout.
Anyway, this is mostly small stuff that's easily corrected. Keep posting man, I hope this helps.
There goes another practice, this time a male portrait. If anyone want to see the likeness, look for Lee Kuan Yew on Google.
The final of this painting:
This is my hommage to the awesome movie Black Swan. I watched yeasterday, and it hit my soul deeply. Natalie Portman it's brilliant, and I hope this movie receive all prizes it deserves. It's a masterpiece, in my opinion.
One more up on the Swan.
@warby: Seriouly, man? I think the movie is one of the best I've seen in my life. But maybe my impression is due personal reasons... Anyway, it made me produce a good piece
Another practice, this time a interpretation of an environment photo. This was very different from what I'm used to do. I like it!
have u done a self-portrait yet?
My WIPs. It's not finished yet.
Steps, if anybody finds useful.