Realistic Self Portrait

[The Brett]

This was a little exercise I put myself through, trying to do a realistic self-portrait. All too often my attempts at this had ended up at muscle-bulging, uber-attractive, sword-wielding warrior gods.

But this ... this is the cold hard truth. Let me know what you think..

http://www.thebrett.com/images/self04.gif

Thanks a lot,

-Brett
www.thebrett.com

[Scubasteve]

I like the style in which its done. Although I don't know how realistic it is without any shading or tonal values. But you may live in Toontown so I;m not judging! But hey, what kinda tickets ya got?

[theincredibleandy]

I think the line quality needs more attention. The guy's right side has an odd overlap around the armpit. Usually the thinner lines go behind thicker ones. You did the opposite there, and it's a little odd. I'd also consider changing the center line on the belly. Maybe it could be a couple of lines, but just where the forms overlap the most. Also, the pants get pretty flat. rounding out the overlapping lines (like near the top) will suggest more roundness. Nice face!