Knight WIP .. suggestions?

[HawkWinds]

Here is my wip have not started to fully pain. The character looks a bit fat and short to me and tips to improve it? (if my attachment dosent work use this link http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v129/HawkWinds/wipo.jpg )

[sowens2008]

His body looks too short. Do you know the 8 heads rule? Measure the length from the top of the head to the chin. From the bottom of the chin to the nipples is another head. From the nipples to the navel is another one. From the navel to the pubis is another. From the pubis to lower-mid thigh is another head. from that point to the mid-calf is another head. And finally the last head goes to the feet.

Also with the axe...if is arm is bent forward wouldn't the bottom of the axe go in front of the feet?

I like his armour and the axe, though. Just redo the body and the axe handle and you should be good to go.

I hope that helps.

[HawkWinds]

Thanks i remember now hearing about the 8 head rule when i was in art class ages ago maybe theres a diagram to remind me of how it goes on the net somewhere.

Not sure about the axe handle and the bottom being infront of the feet at the moment it looks to me as if its being held to his side.

thanks for the comment i will try to improve it.

[sowens2008]

Here is a link to the information I basically just told you. It's easier to read and has more information. I couldn't find a good diagram so hopefully you did.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Body_proportions

Also, even though you were intending for the axe handle to be at his side, the place where the handle stops makes it look like it's behind him. I tried to attach an image referring to what I am talking about, but I couldn't figure out how to attach it... I would correct this after you redo the body, if you are going to.