First post on CA

[jrwells]

These are just a couple of sketches/ideas I have been playing with in painter, still new to the program, so any crits are always appreciated.
http://www.thursdaynightout.com/paintings/bwstudy1.jpg
http://www.thursdaynightout.com/paintings/bwstudy2.jpg
http://www.thursdaynightout.com/paintings/dress.jpg
http://www.thursdaynightout.com/paintings/autumn.jpg
http://www.thursdaynightout.com/paintings/darklight.jpg

[Kresh]

Though its very rough I like it. You got the shapes down well. Can't wait to see what some of your finished work will look like.

[dCepT]

You're off to a very good start! I like the way you handle light.

Second and last one are my favourites!

d-C

[jrwells]

Thanks much for the comments.

Kresimir - Yeah, I actually prefer to keep it rough, for some reason I always botch it when it gets down to the fine details, I guess I just never know when to stop.

dCepT - Thanks, I think my light has to do with painting too dark, then compinsating, but that is the way I have always done it, and it does not seem interesting enough to me if I don't.

[sandrue]

the second one is great in shades and highlights!

my crit. is about the rough egde of the sketches (excluding the 4th one). well, they look a bit more "messy" than "rough". you needn't go into fine details but these (esp. 1st and 3rd) needs more refinement.

good work, after all.
do keep up and post more...

[jrwells]

Sandrue - Thanks for the crit, I guess I never considered them messy, but you are definately making me give them a second look. I will try to spend a bit more time on the next ones, may even go back and clean these up.

[sandrue]

well, "messy" may not be the exact word that i seek (having problems with english sometimes), so no offense meant. anyway you got what i mean i think, you say i made you give them a second look,for that i'm glad my crit was constructive;) you're welcome:)
have fun and as i said, post more:)