boring portrait painting

[CKWorth]

Well, just did this for myself for fun. I haven't drawn this character in a while. He's sort of my muse. I had wanted this to keep a sketch quality to it, but I kept working it and mostly lost that. But, I think I am happy with the results.

http://www.spherenoire.com/forumart/nicholas_frost.jpg

Here's my color sketch (http://www.spherenoire.com/forumart/nicholas_frost_sketch.jpg) when first starting out. I still like it better, his expression comes across better, but I couldn't figure out how to keep that look in the more finished version.

[endregan]

nice but watch it his faces is a bit too round and the hair doesnt help, he looks a bit too feminin. i thought it was a female at first for sure.

very nice colouring

[CKWorth]

Well, every single person who does not know this character, without fail, thinks he is a girl first. It's a little distressing that I can never make him look more guy than girl, but he is supposed to be rather pretty and androgynous looking.

[egerie]

I don't mind the androgynity of artworks' subjects. It's nice to see artists not confining themselves to standard models (read "stereotypes").
Anyway, I like the texture in your background. This is Painter, right ? Perhaps he'd profit from some more punched highlights in his eyes for example, unless your sky is really really gray :)
His right scledo-mastoïd muscle seems just a tiny bit over developped on the upper part (near skull) and strangely connected to the clavicule. Enough technicity, the colours you chose are great. I truly love this combination of blue gray and salmon.
Btw, your colour sketch is pretty nice !

[feels]

Originally posted by Turokess
Well, every single person who does not know this character, without fail, thinks he is a girl first. It's a little distressing that I can never make him look more guy than girl, but he is supposed to be rather pretty and androgynous looking.

Well, long hair comes with the territory...

But also, the neck is too long, the eyebrows looked plucked, the lips are full and rosy, and the chin is a bit pointy.

[van]

Originally posted by feels

But also, the neck is too long, the eyebrows looked plucked, the lips are full and rosy, and the chin is a bit pointy.

Are you describing the picture...or Michael Jackson?

:p

I really like it. I don't have any real crits...

[Vince.vda³]

Well done. But I like the first sketch better, since it brings out 'his' personality more. The final looks like a girl indeed. Like your sketching, beware when finishing your pieces! Your technique is good, though.

[Payback]

Originally posted by van

Are you describing the picture...or Michael Jackson?


Well that would make him look more androgynous, wouldn't it. :p

[CKWorth]

Thanks for the responses everyone! I'm glad this is being well received.

egerie - thanks for the detailed critique. I appreciate it.

But also, the neck is too long, the eyebrows looked plucked, the lips are full and rosy, and the chin is a bit pointy.

Feels - you just described him very well. And he's also been accused of resembling Michael Jackson. Something I have to work on, I don't really like that resemblance. :bash:

Thanks you all.