My first attempt at Digital Art

[Charliebob]

I took one of my favorite drawings and I edited it in photoshop, it took me a while to do since I don't own one of those digital drawing pad thingies. I'm particularly proud of this one, but I want you guys the give me some constructive criticism on it, that would be greatly appreciated.

[SpencerMann]

Post the original.

[hippl5]

I think the background and drop shadow are unnecessary. The feet are a little big, and the anatomy feels a little mis proportioned. You seemed to put a lot of effort into the face, but have neglected to add shading to his feet and his non-robotic arm. I wouldn't suggest using gradients for his shoulder pad and his hand, as it just looks ugly since it stands out.

Not bad for a first.

Might I ask why is says Chyaruzu on the bottom right?

[DrClay]

only criticism I could think of the feet. They seem out of place or something... maybe add a shade to them or something (sandals and all)

[Charliebob]

Heres the original scan

[Charliebob]

chyaruzu is one of my nicknames and i sign all of my finished work with it

[SpencerMann]

Right. Well then. The original is a lot better than the first which would lead me to believe you have quite a lot to learn about coloring, however you are moderately skilled as an artist. Keep at it and try color schemes you wouldn't expect.

[Charliebob]

yeah I know that I'm really inexperienced with coloring, I really need to work on that, do you have any suggestions on how I could get better at that?

[hippl5]

At 4/24/08 10:38 PM, Charliebob wrote: yeah I know that I'm really inexperienced with coloring, I really need to work on that, do you have any suggestions on how I could get better at that?

How did you color it? I would try using the brush tool if I were you.

[Vousielle]

It really looks too flat, especially that metal armor on his shoulder, you need to curve the lighting, and shade the rest of his body more.

[Inkovic]

Couple of issues with the initial proportions. I have major issues with his hand holding the sword and the feet should either be more frontal, compliment each other or adjust the legs to compliment the feet.

[Charliebob]

I really don't see how the feet are out of alignment, I can see that they are too big and at an odd angle but thats it, and as for the hand i can see where i messed up there too

[ScorpianX0]

the way you draw reminds of Jak and Daxter, anyway, cool pic!

[Charliebob]

yeah I thought the same thing as i was drawing it, i've always been partial to elf like ears.