Gladiator sketch

andy2626

I've recently been trying to get back into the swing of things and start adding more work to my portfolio. So I though I would start off by doing some artwork in photoshop.

Anyway here is my first piece, its inspired by one of my favourite tv series of all time: SPARTACUS. Enjoy and please leave some constructive criticism if you have any.

WadeWT

There's some funky lighting, there's a strong highlight on the shoulder but then there's highlights on the opposite side of the helmet. Certain elements look a bit flat and could use some more depth - like the ring pattern on the helmet, and the shoulder armour and the shield (?). The face also looks a bit strange. The skin colour seems off compared to his body and it should get darker around the forehead as there'd be strong shadows covering most of the face.

The shoulder with the highlights also looks kind of weird anatomy-wise, I think you could get rid of all the highlight beneath the clavicle as I don't think it makes much sense.

This all probably sounds pretty harsh but at first glance I really liked it, just need to pay a bit more attention to the lighting and try and add some more depth to a few bits.

andy2626

Not at all at least your honest about it. Thanks I will do a little more work on him this week and try to sort out the lighting etc.

andy2626

Well it isn't finished yet but its getting there I've still got some work to do on the body and shoulder pad but hopefully I have it done this week.

andy2626

andy2626

Did a little more work on it. I'm much happier with how its progressing