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Critique my Artwork

I havn't done much digital work with human-related stuff so critique or tips would be rlly helpful. It doesn't even have to be some big long explanation (thought that'd be rlly appreciated) you could just point out something that seems off to you like the lighting or porprtions or anything rlly!

http://orbes.deviantart.com/art/Forest-warrior-395612770 <-- made the idea of a forest warrior so i gave him some green armour with silver instead of just steel or iron

August 24, 2013

11 Comments • Newest first

Zorqy

@BassChan no you didn't repeat anything, your critique was very in depth helpfull! Thanks

Reply August 31, 2013
BassChan

I left a small critique on dA. Hope I didn't repeat too many things that have been said here!

Reply August 31, 2013
Zorqy

Thanks for all the advice, especially @09080706l, i'll keep the composition part in mind and try to find a reference for future drawings and in the meantime i'll practice drawing poses and porprtions. Also, ya i got a little lazy close to the end and didn't add much detail on the shield. I'm gunna try to fix up and add everything i can that you guys mentioned like light through the leaves, mood, and the shield. More critique is still appreciated though if anyone noticed more mistakes.

Reply August 24, 2013 - edited
09080706l

I think the you've done the leaves in the foreground very nicely. However, the drawing looks flat-- don't worry, that's a common mistake that takes time to get better at.

I'll give some advice on what I would do to fix up some parts.
-Assuming that this warrior is wearing a metal armor, the texture on the metal platings are more "rock-ish" than metallic. Are there rusts on the armor? Is it made of bronze? Keep in mind of the concept behind this character; it'd probably use a bit more "primitive" techniques of forging, hence you're likely going to see brown or gold. Don't be afraid to add more colors to the surface-- try blue, red-ish brown-- put some very reflective lights on the metal to add dimensions to the drawing.

-It's important to think: What kind of mood am I setting? Just immediately looking at your painting, I can see that you're most likely aiming for a mysterious atmosphere (from how you tried to hide the face of the warrior). I think many things look too bright in this painting; try darkening the dark spots and putting a bit of light on the lighter areas. The tree looks a little too "fluffy" for your given scenario-- I'd personally make the tree look more sinister/dark to put emphasis on the dangers that lurk in this forest.

Extra note; I think the shield placement is a little too high; you could probably put him in a more defensive position (putting the shield a little lower), which will also save you the task of detailing one arm. I'd also put some light-yellow texture light on the leaves to show that some light is seeping through the canopy of the forest-- you can also show the depth of this forest by fogging up the background.

Keep working at it! I think your landscape drawings have great potential too, and I can't wait to see more results.

Reply August 24, 2013 - edited
PashySpirit

You're focusing too much on trying to make the details look pretty.
Your basics such as composition and structure need to be improved on first.
Without a good "skeleton", your work will look unorganized, awkward, amateur, etc. Save details (including color and value) for later and build upon the "skeleton".

Reply August 24, 2013 - edited
ElitesFTW

Can't you ask for a Critique on the website?

Reply August 24, 2013 - edited
enoch129

Pretty nice. The only problem is the warrior's anatomy. It's pretty off. :l

Reply August 24, 2013 - edited
Pixelstory

It looks amazing!

What program did you use?

Reply August 24, 2013 - edited
QuackOutLoud

Your tree is absolutely fantastic and it has beautiful detail.

Your Forest Warrior, I would say the pose is a little strange to look at and its a little awkward in the pose he is in.
Some reference could have helped you out there, and maybe you could put in as much detail in the trees into the armor and stuff. I can imagine really cool designs you could pull off on the shield and helmet and stuff.
But basically, more details in the figure, and it would look superb nice job!

Reply August 24, 2013 - edited
thiefguy3312

u my friend, are picasso in disguise. i commend your ingenious artwork <3

Reply August 24, 2013 - edited
Croodle

The neck is positioned weirdly.

It also reminds me of those old Bionicle sets I had.

Reply August 24, 2013 - edited