3/4ths people
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Topic: 3/4ths people
Posted By: BottleGnomes
Subject: 3/4ths people
Date Posted: 28 January 2014 at 2:07pm
 I've been working on drawing some people-types! All from the same template - I'm really trying to work on the hair and the clothes more than anything, any C&C? |
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Posted By: SuperTurnip
Date Posted: 28 January 2014 at 4:17pm
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Hello there! I like the mixture of clothing styles, it's cool to see some variety. I have some advice, though.
Clothes will both be way more natural on more realistic body frames. All your characters have too much tension in their shoulders and are leaning forwards at the hip. Let them relax a bit. Other than than, the basic body looks good. As for the hair, be careful not to pillow-shade it. Be bolder with your contrast, and really show off the properties of the character's hair beyond the simple stuff like its shape and color! I made an edit for you, if it helps. 
I didn't understand what the original hairstyle was. I made a new one that shows off what one type of hair looks like. I love the variety, I think the base is good, and if you just give it that little bit of extra flair, you'll be there! Keep up the good work. |
Posted By: BottleGnomes
Date Posted: 29 January 2014 at 7:33am
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Hey, thanks! (: I understand what you mean about the body frame! Is there any way to change the stance that doesn't constitute a major redraw? As for the hair- yours looks way better! I'm going to have to practice some hair drawing with a pencil and paper for a while, I think, and then come back and try to fix it! Are there any decent hair tutorials out there? For pixel art or otherwise, really. Also, your colors are so bright! Or maybe I'm the only one that likes the dull colors, haha. |
Posted By: SuperTurnip
Date Posted: 29 January 2014 at 12:13pm
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You're welcome!
To change the body frame, it's just a very simple matter of making the diagonal lines of the back and stomach areas fall straight, then (in this case) making the hips extend backwards and sideways from the body a little. You'll get it, don't worry. Also: I went rooting around, and I found a few hair tutorials! http://liiga.deviantart.com/art/Hair-Tutorial-46922701 - http://liiga.deviantart.com/art/Hair-Tutorial-46922701 -This one is simply awesome. As a side note, I think that most people wouldn't be angry if you only drew up to step 4. This tutorial goes above and beyond to show how to really add something to a character's hair. http://red-priest-usada.deviantart.com/art/TUTORIAL-Drawing-Hair-142821893 - http://red-priest-usada.deviantart.com/art/TUTORIAL-Drawing-Hair-142821893 -How does hair actually work? This gives some specific examples. http://rosuuri.deviantart.com/art/Hair-Tutorial-397073984 - http://rosuuri.deviantart.com/art/Hair-Tutorial-397073984 -A more specific style, that provides a different perspective on the subject. There's way more than one way to do hair! http://elsy123.deviantart.com/art/Hair-tutorial-308799748 - http://elsy123.deviantart.com/art/Hair-tutorial-308799748 -the actual material, hair, gets individual treatment here. Hope these help! |
Posted By: BottleGnomes
Date Posted: 29 January 2014 at 12:22pm
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Wonderful, thank you! I'll try some stuff out and post anything I think looks good! (: |