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Blue Lander
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Topic: Monster
Posted: 13 July 2005 at 7:13pm

This came from some random doodle during math class that I enjoyed. I'm finally able to focus on this piece. It's nameless right now.
I don't know where to go with coloring, it's too plain right now. I already browsed some pics looking for inspiration, but so far it hasn't helped.
And I'm sure it has some other issues. But I like it so far, I want to finish this baby.

Update..

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So-lou
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Posted: 13 July 2005 at 10:30pm

AW it's odd! In a good way. :D It would definitely benefit from some shading. There are plenty of tutorials on pixeljoint to get you started. When you've shaded him post it and we can give you more crit. Right now he looks pretty flat, he needs some shading to make him look more third dimensional. :D

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1ucas
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Posted: 13 July 2005 at 10:37pm

Well, I can't really consider this anything more than a lineart. The shading is way too simple.

Why don't you just try to give it some volume? Post the results here and then we can give you hints on how to improve it

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Blue Lander
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Posted: 15 July 2005 at 11:40pm

Okay, that makes sense. I should actually try better coloring before asking for help. =)

My main problem is that I have no idea what I'm doing. I'm reminded of when I tried out an art class when I was 11 years old, and we had to draw this apple with shading and all. And with some advice everyone was able to get what they were supposed to do except me. It didn't click in my head or something.
Damn apple. ;-;

Since then I've gained.. some understanding. But I'm still not sure what to do. It's not too bad though, right?

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..::Naso::..
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Posted: 16 July 2005 at 9:20am

I think it need alot more contrast i had to zoom in to see the dif. =/

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Kennethfejer
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Posted: 16 July 2005 at 9:25am

i would have to agree with naso, the tones are too simular to each other.
you cant differentiate them from each other, unless you zoom in.

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Blue Lander
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Posted: 16 July 2005 at 10:49pm

Okay, I made it more contrasting. I thought it was fine before. o_O It seems too extreme now.

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So-lou
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Posted: 20 July 2005 at 1:17am

It seems too extreme now? Hardly! It still needs more contrast, maybe your monitor is showing it to be darker than it is. It's reeeally light still which makes it look flat.

I did a quick edit in photoshop with the colours. Notice I have made a hue shift as well? And you had some very odd colours in there as well, some greens that you didn't need.

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jujucece
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Posted: 20 July 2005 at 1:27am

Very cute monster...

Needs more work on shadows and volume but still a good work !

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Monstara
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Posted: 20 July 2005 at 1:42am

This is nice.
However:
the shading should make it appear rounder. Right now it is like pillow shaded.
there should be a glint in the eye, unless you are trying to make this a toy. You could also do some light shading on the eyeball.
the cheek shading should conform to the lightsource i.e. be light on one side and dark on the other.
apart from that it's quite alright.

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Blue Lander Midshipman Joined: 29 March 2015 Location: United States Online Status: Offline Posts: 41	Topic: Monster Posted: 13 July 2005 at 7:13pm
	This came from some random doodle during math class that I enjoyed. I'm finally able to focus on this piece. It's nameless right now. I don't know where to go with coloring, it's too plain right now. I already browsed some pics looking for inspiration, but so far it hasn't helped. And I'm sure it has some other issues. But I like it so far, I want to finish this baby. Update.. Edited by Blue Lander
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So-lou Seaman Joined: 25 February 2014 Location: Australia Online Status: Offline Posts: 252	Posted: 13 July 2005 at 10:30pm
	AW it's odd! In a good way. :D It would definitely benefit from some shading. There are plenty of tutorials on pixeljoint to get you started. When you've shaded him post it and we can give you more crit. Right now he looks pretty flat, he needs some shading to make him look more third dimensional. :D
	-So-lou
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1ucas Commander Joined: 27 June 2005 Location: Brazil Online Status: Offline Posts: 174	Posted: 13 July 2005 at 10:37pm
	Well, I can't really consider this anything more than a lineart. The shading is way too simple. Why don't you just try to give it some volume? Post the results here and then we can give you hints on how to improve it
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Blue Lander Midshipman Joined: 29 March 2015 Location: United States Online Status: Offline Posts: 41	Posted: 15 July 2005 at 11:40pm
	Okay, that makes sense. I should actually try better coloring before asking for help. =) My main problem is that I have no idea what I'm doing. I'm reminded of when I tried out an art class when I was 11 years old, and we had to draw this apple with shading and all. And with some advice everyone was able to get what they were supposed to do except me. It didn't click in my head or something. Damn apple. ;-; Since then I've gained.. some understanding. But I'm still not sure what to do. It's not too bad though, right?
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..::Naso::.. Commander Joined: 13 June 2005 Online Status: Offline Posts: 200	Posted: 16 July 2005 at 9:20am
	I think it need alot more contrast i had to zoom in to see the dif. =/
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Kennethfejer Seaman Joined: 04 July 2005 Online Status: Offline Posts: 7	Posted: 16 July 2005 at 9:25am
	i would have to agree with naso, the tones are too simular to each other. you cant differentiate them from each other, unless you zoom in.
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Blue Lander Midshipman Joined: 29 March 2015 Location: United States Online Status: Offline Posts: 41	Posted: 16 July 2005 at 10:49pm
	Okay, I made it more contrasting. I thought it was fine before. o_O It seems too extreme now. Edited by Blue Lander
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So-lou Seaman Joined: 25 February 2014 Location: Australia Online Status: Offline Posts: 252	Posted: 20 July 2005 at 1:17am
	It seems too extreme now? Hardly! It still needs more contrast, maybe your monitor is showing it to be darker than it is. It's reeeally light still which makes it look flat. I did a quick edit in photoshop with the colours. Notice I have made a hue shift as well? And you had some very odd colours in there as well, some greens that you didn't need. Edited by So-lou
	-So-lou
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jujucece Midshipman Joined: 06 July 2005 Location: France Online Status: Offline Posts: 60	Posted: 20 July 2005 at 1:27am
	Very cute monster... Needs more work on shadows and volume but still a good work !
	Jujucece
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Monstara Commander Joined: 01 July 2005 Location: Bulgaria Online Status: Offline Posts: 179	Posted: 20 July 2005 at 1:42am
	This is nice. However: the shading should make it appear rounder. Right now it is like pillow shaded. there should be a glint in the eye, unless you are trying to make this a toy. You could also do some light shading on the eyeball. the cheek shading should conform to the lightsource i.e. be light on one side and dark on the other. apart from that it's quite alright.
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