Argentus
Well-Known Member
As I have noticed there are a lot of talented artists here, I thought it may be worthwhile to have a thread for people to help each other out with their art with input and answers.
For example, I'm concepting characters for a comic I'm trying to get back to when I have q computer again, and id love feedback as I design them, as well as help with things in Photoshop, like how to do lighting, liquids, etc.
To any who wish to give input or feedback, all is appreciated, and to any who wish to ask for it, all is welcome.
For the record, squiggly horizontal line next to something is my shorthand for "meh", as in I wasn't happy with the idea or the art.
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To begin with, I sketched a rough character sheet as a starting point.
And from there I've been concepting them out.
As for specific things, I'm having trouble deciding if the fox girl should be leaner like above, which I feel makes for a prettier, more mature face, or more like this with a curvier body, and a rounder, cuter face. Thoughts?
(No particular inspirations for this character)
For her coloring, I have a personal rule there must be a unique spin on each character. On her case, she's actually a gray fox, so the gray/red/white/ brown speckled fur pattern has been a pain. Not sure how to apply that. I am also debating if I should have the underside of her arms and thighs as white like the belly of an actual fox. (Not her belly, she's standing upright so it makes no sense)
Then for Lily, the fairy girl, her original simplistic design...having trouble drawing her hair at various angles. But wound up trying a different design that I also love but not willing to give up old design. Thoughts on both?
(Inspirations for this one being Lilymon from digimon, fuu from naruto, Tinkerbell, the girl from Ferngully, and a girl I knew from elementary school)
I had also tried a redesign on a courier, thinking he needs to get around, like assassins creed. The single stripe is part of his uniform while the bandolier on it forms an X. Not sure if I should keep the bqndolier or not.
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In terms of environments and coloring, here's some of the first few pages of the comic I started. I have no idea how to do textures, chrome, or water surfaces. I feel like I did a decent job with shading and trees though.
I know I have trouble with anatomy, proportions, and clothing details.
Again any feedback or input or suggestions, whether it be the actual design, or my admittedly terrible art skills, is all apprrcciated, and hopefully this becomes a worthwhile thread where people can suggest ideas and techniques.
For example, I'm concepting characters for a comic I'm trying to get back to when I have q computer again, and id love feedback as I design them, as well as help with things in Photoshop, like how to do lighting, liquids, etc.
To any who wish to give input or feedback, all is appreciated, and to any who wish to ask for it, all is welcome.
For the record, squiggly horizontal line next to something is my shorthand for "meh", as in I wasn't happy with the idea or the art.
********************
To begin with, I sketched a rough character sheet as a starting point.
And from there I've been concepting them out.
As for specific things, I'm having trouble deciding if the fox girl should be leaner like above, which I feel makes for a prettier, more mature face, or more like this with a curvier body, and a rounder, cuter face. Thoughts?
(No particular inspirations for this character)
For her coloring, I have a personal rule there must be a unique spin on each character. On her case, she's actually a gray fox, so the gray/red/white/ brown speckled fur pattern has been a pain. Not sure how to apply that. I am also debating if I should have the underside of her arms and thighs as white like the belly of an actual fox. (Not her belly, she's standing upright so it makes no sense)
Then for Lily, the fairy girl, her original simplistic design...having trouble drawing her hair at various angles. But wound up trying a different design that I also love but not willing to give up old design. Thoughts on both?
(Inspirations for this one being Lilymon from digimon, fuu from naruto, Tinkerbell, the girl from Ferngully, and a girl I knew from elementary school)
I had also tried a redesign on a courier, thinking he needs to get around, like assassins creed. The single stripe is part of his uniform while the bandolier on it forms an X. Not sure if I should keep the bqndolier or not.
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In terms of environments and coloring, here's some of the first few pages of the comic I started. I have no idea how to do textures, chrome, or water surfaces. I feel like I did a decent job with shading and trees though.
I know I have trouble with anatomy, proportions, and clothing details.
Again any feedback or input or suggestions, whether it be the actual design, or my admittedly terrible art skills, is all apprrcciated, and hopefully this becomes a worthwhile thread where people can suggest ideas and techniques.
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