cobra and the countess

[nacho_grande]

I couldn't upload anything for a while. I begun to draw 3-4 illustrations at the same time. This has been waiting to be finished for a long time. Finally I completed and needs your comments. I will upload the others after finish them in an order.

I use painter, photoshop and WACOM Intuos2. Thanks for viewing :canadian:

http://www.s3-design.com/sketch/cobra and the countess.jpg

[Maruchan]

Not a bad paint job- certainly better than I could do. Couple of things: Her right knee is looking a little weird to me, like it should stick up higher with more of a point than rounded off so much like it is. It may not be realistically accurate, but if you made the ankles a little slimmer it would make for a more pleasing looking leg; same thing with the waist. And I dunno if it's being covered by what she's sitting on or not but her ass seems a little small when compared to the bust and waist. I like the coloring on the corset/boots/gloves, very clear and easy to tell what they're made of. I also like the shine you've got going on her hair, but you may want to cut it down just a touch to avoid making her look grey. Pretty cool stuff overall, nice job.

[Aly Fell]

Hi Nacho, Looking good but check out that knee like Maruchan says; it's a bit rounded. The colours are quite saturated, so perhaps put more reflected light in the highlights that isn't white. Highlights are reflections of the available light and surrounding objects, and are rarely if ever white. I do this as well and kick myself for it. Desaturate a bit, and with black leather you can have some fun with the blues and red trim. Decide where your lightsource is and stick to it. At the moment the light is general and not directional, and there is a need for some heavier shadows to bring out the form. Also check her arms, they are correctly angled, but perhaps a little short; and as Maruchan says, the hair is looking grey at the mo. Subdue the highlights and you'll have it! I dunno... girls and snakes eh! ;) Lol!

[nacho_grande]

Thank you for your priceless critics. I am gonna keep those in my mind while drawing the next illustration.

And Poshspice, thanks a lot for your response to my PM.