IT'S MONDAY PEOPLE!
couldn't it be any worse?
Greetings!
I thought to stop by andf give couple tips on how to improve you artwork.
Shadows
For the love of God, DO NOT use BLACK for shadows. Just because there is less light hitting doesn't mean it's pitch black... even if you work with grayscale before adding color.
Shadow colors are darker, but usually ALSO more desaturated.
Anatomy
I know, human anatomy is a pain in the ass. I'm still trying to wrap my head around it my self.
But, way to often I see people trying to draw figures from memory or immagination, completely lacking the basics.
Maybe they mastered a good rendering technique, but it still looks off, especially on figures not meant to be a cartoon.
Build up your figures, start with simple shapes and work your way to your finished piece. And don't be afraid to use refs.
Also, DO NOT WORK multiple hours at ounce, since it will be more difficult to spot mistakes, and will take more time for you to fix it.
But most important, if something fells wrong, then it IS WRONG!
Composition
Stretch out your hand if you like to draw full front standing figures with an almost empty background.
*stretching out hand*
As for anatomy this is also something difficult to work on, BUT, the trick is to draw/integrate invisible lines in your drawing/painting that creates some harmony and can lead the eye to whatever the focal point might be.
Maybe, your piece is meant to be empty with a full front standing figure, so how can you make it look interesting?
CONTRAST! It does not matter if with colors or lights, what matters is that you are able to capture the viewers eye.
To be clear I am not Pro! But I'm a firm believer to have gathered some knoledge and experience over the years.
Hell! I spot mistakes months after finishing a piece and ask myself what the hell was I thinking about...
I uploaded bellow some examples and hope they can be usefull to you somehow, and wish you a pleasent Week!
Sincerely,
NastyPlatypus