Gift to the Gods- Monument to the first Angel- Wargrafix - Page 4

washka · 13-03-2010, 06:01 PM

Yes, it's getting better, but wargrafix, can I make some drawing corrective comments?

wargrafix · 13-03-2010, 09:51 PM

wargrafix · 13-03-2010, 10:12 PM

Here is some progress on the piece. I await washka's advice though.

Thanks everyone for the encouragement.

I had an issue with the pose and how the lighting was affecting the shading, so tried an alteration. Also I'm having issues with the gold headpiece. Its still looking a bit bright. I'm trying to include atmosphere lighting but no luck there.

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Stoneking · 14-03-2010, 12:10 AM

Hey War!
Getting better and better! love the new additions
Keep it comming
Cheers

chris_solo · 14-03-2010, 09:49 AM

your paint is very crisp and clean, keep it up!

washka · 14-03-2010, 09:57 AM

This is just a personal vision of what you could do, I trashed a bit your art (I hope you will forgive me) to show you something else.
You know correction is a matter of point of view, what we commonly call errors and mistakes can also be used as expressives tools, personnally I don't like the word "common".
Maybe you're kinda suffocating your image, so my constructives comments are:
-outline
-contrast
-clarity
Keep it up man, this is a great job you've done!

washka · 14-03-2010, 10:01 AM

I pushed a bit luminosity (+40) for the jpeg compression, on my photoshop/screen the initial lightning was kinda OK, but maybe you can push it up a lill' bit.
If you've got any question about the rush I've done, I can answer it.

wargrafix · 17-03-2010, 05:07 AM

Sorry for the lack of updates. Things have been quite hectic.

@Stoneking: Thank you. I'm keeping things loose so adding stuff isn't too tough.

@chris_solo: Thanks, I'm having alot of fun with it.

@washka: I am most grateful for your advice. Before I worked on the piece I had asked myself what time of day lighting I wanted. The light sources I wanted were divided into the sun, the massive planet and minor, the torches.

The heavily muted colors did appear to suffocate the image because I wanted a sort of dusk look. I am doing a little brightening to see what effect works. The sky color you suggested is a bit too bright for the time of day I'm looking at, but it shows the other possibilities. Which I am really grateful to you by the way.

Contrast is something I will leave for finishing touches since the lighting is almost done. but not quite. Here what the progress is so far. The shattered moon was in my original though process, and I think its working in the image.

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washka · 17-03-2010, 05:42 PM

Ok man, my comments weren't just pointing out your lightning but I can understand what you mean with the dust, so it doesn't matter...
Nice to see you again into the comp', keep it up!

wargrafix · 17-03-2010, 11:23 PM

lol, I did understand about the clarity and contrast needs of the image. For me, that will be the second to last step before the final touch. Right now its getting environmental elements completed is the pressing issue.

Thanks. ^_^
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andrewhall1234 · 18-03-2010, 12:23 PM

Nice looking image, i think the lighting is ok, it keeps it more dramatic to have it set at dusk.

wargrafix · 19-03-2010, 06:50 PM

Thanks Andrew, I am partial to either to sunrise or sunset lighting, but middle of day lighting gives good effects too.

Well its more or less winding down. just cleaning up issues and working on increasing contrast. Barring any major changes, the final stage of color will begin.

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chris_solo · 19-03-2010, 07:15 PM

your paint is better and better!!!

wargrafix · 19-03-2010, 07:22 PM

Thank you very much. Its amazing how far my skills with digital paintings have come. It was a bit jarring not painting on the final surface but I think its evening out.
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chunkymunky · 20-03-2010, 01:43 PM

The more and more you build this composition up, the more and more impressed I get

13-03-2010, 06:01 PM	#46
washka (Oo) Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Belgium Posts: 2,723 Thanks: 201 Thanked 126 Times in 113 Posts Awards Showcase Total Awards: 6	Yes, it's getting better, but wargrafix, can I make some drawing corrective comments? __________________ Nexus (2D thread) My Blog Member initiate of the very secret splotcher congregation... If you really like what you do, you can make marvellous things, if you don't: use your eraser and take a breath!

13-03-2010, 09:51 PM	#47
wargrafix The alpha and the omega Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 401 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	sure, np. ________ Portable vaporisers Last edited by wargrafix; 04-05-2011 at 02:51 PM..

13-03-2010, 10:12 PM	#48
wargrafix The alpha and the omega Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 401 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Here is some progress on the piece. I await washka's advice though. Thanks everyone for the encouragement. I had an issue with the pose and how the lighting was affecting the shading, so tried an alteration. Also I'm having issues with the gold headpiece. Its still looking a bit bright. I'm trying to include atmosphere lighting but no luck there. ________ Genie lighter Last edited by wargrafix; 04-05-2011 at 02:52 PM..

14-03-2010, 12:10 AM	#49
Stoneking Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 232 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Awards Showcase Total Awards: 1	Hey War! Getting better and better! love the new additions Keep it comming Cheers __________________ Fernando Kuhlmann www.stoneking.com.br

14-03-2010, 09:49 AM	#50
chris_solo looking for job... Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: France Posts: 1,369 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts Awards Showcase Total Awards: 6	your paint is very crisp and clean, keep it up! __________________ always try to do better than last time! (sorry for my poor english!) ---> DW V - Deus ex machina Lightwave User Blender User

14-03-2010, 09:57 AM	#51
washka (Oo) Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Belgium Posts: 2,723 Thanks: 201 Thanked 126 Times in 113 Posts Awards Showcase Total Awards: 6	This is just a personal vision of what you could do, I trashed a bit your art (I hope you will forgive me) to show you something else. You know correction is a matter of point of view, what we commonly call errors and mistakes can also be used as expressives tools, personnally I don't like the word "common". Maybe you're kinda suffocating your image, so my constructives comments are: -outline -contrast -clarity Keep it up man, this is a great job you've done! Attached Images __________________ Nexus (2D thread) My Blog Member initiate of the very secret splotcher congregation... If you really like what you do, you can make marvellous things, if you don't: use your eraser and take a breath!

14-03-2010, 10:01 AM	#52
washka (Oo) Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Belgium Posts: 2,723 Thanks: 201 Thanked 126 Times in 113 Posts Awards Showcase Total Awards: 6	I pushed a bit luminosity (+40) for the jpeg compression, on my photoshop/screen the initial lightning was kinda OK, but maybe you can push it up a lill' bit. If you've got any question about the rush I've done, I can answer it. __________________ Nexus (2D thread) My Blog Member initiate of the very secret splotcher congregation... If you really like what you do, you can make marvellous things, if you don't: use your eraser and take a breath! Last edited by washka; 14-03-2010 at 10:20 AM..

17-03-2010, 05:07 AM	#53
wargrafix The alpha and the omega Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 401 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Sorry for the lack of updates. Things have been quite hectic. @Stoneking: Thank you. I'm keeping things loose so adding stuff isn't too tough. @chris_solo: Thanks, I'm having alot of fun with it. @washka: I am most grateful for your advice. Before I worked on the piece I had asked myself what time of day lighting I wanted. The light sources I wanted were divided into the sun, the massive planet and minor, the torches. The heavily muted colors did appear to suffocate the image because I wanted a sort of dusk look. I am doing a little brightening to see what effect works. The sky color you suggested is a bit too bright for the time of day I'm looking at, but it shows the other possibilities. Which I am really grateful to you by the way. Contrast is something I will leave for finishing touches since the lighting is almost done. but not quite. Here what the progress is so far. The shattered moon was in my original though process, and I think its working in the image. ________ Ferrari 248 F1 History Last edited by wargrafix; 04-05-2011 at 02:54 PM..

17-03-2010, 05:42 PM	#54
washka (Oo) Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Belgium Posts: 2,723 Thanks: 201 Thanked 126 Times in 113 Posts Awards Showcase Total Awards: 6	Ok man, my comments weren't just pointing out your lightning but I can understand what you mean with the dust, so it doesn't matter... Nice to see you again into the comp', keep it up! __________________ Nexus (2D thread) My Blog Member initiate of the very secret splotcher congregation... If you really like what you do, you can make marvellous things, if you don't: use your eraser and take a breath!

17-03-2010, 11:23 PM	#55
wargrafix The alpha and the omega Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 401 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	lol, I did understand about the clarity and contrast needs of the image. For me, that will be the second to last step before the final touch. Right now its getting environmental elements completed is the pressing issue. Thanks. ^_^ ________ Lovely Wendie99 Last edited by wargrafix; 04-05-2011 at 02:55 PM..

18-03-2010, 12:23 PM	#56
andrewhall1234 Andrew Hall Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Frankfurt Posts: 78 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Nice looking image, i think the lighting is ok, it keeps it more dramatic to have it set at dusk. __________________ COME AND SAY HELLO TO MY LITTLE FRIEND

19-03-2010, 06:50 PM	#57
wargrafix The alpha and the omega Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 401 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Thanks Andrew, I am partial to either to sunrise or sunset lighting, but middle of day lighting gives good effects too. Well its more or less winding down. just cleaning up issues and working on increasing contrast. Barring any major changes, the final stage of color will begin. ________ HARLEY-DAVIDSON KHK Last edited by wargrafix; 04-05-2011 at 02:56 PM..

19-03-2010, 07:15 PM	#58
chris_solo looking for job... Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: France Posts: 1,369 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts Awards Showcase Total Awards: 6	your paint is better and better!!! __________________ always try to do better than last time! (sorry for my poor english!) ---> DW V - Deus ex machina Lightwave User Blender User

19-03-2010, 07:22 PM	#59
wargrafix The alpha and the omega Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 401 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Thank you very much. Its amazing how far my skills with digital paintings have come. It was a bit jarring not painting on the final surface but I think its evening out. ________ Oregon medical marijuana dispensary Last edited by wargrafix; 04-05-2011 at 02:56 PM..

20-03-2010, 01:43 PM	#60
chunkymunky General Monkey Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Near Here Posts: 2,981 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Awards Showcase Total Awards: 2	The more and more you build this composition up, the more and more impressed I get

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