tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1713862865610647046.post6749504234347626773..comments2011-07-17T12:08:51.680-07:00Comments on Art of Daniel Velu: Naga WIP + short tripDaniel Veluhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13488878567713631993noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1713862865610647046.post-30671401256101733082011-04-24T12:33:23.493-07:002011-04-24T12:33:23.493-07:00Thanks man! I was actually thinking of digging up ...Thanks man! I was actually thinking of digging up some refs of the textiles but I almost forgot the whole bounce light so thank you for that. Going to make it a habit to look at references while painting now.<br />I also realized how annoying it was with having dark areas so early in the painting while doing this hahah. So I'll know first hand next time I do this that I should stick to a lighter colour before adding darker shades.Daniel Veluhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13488878567713631993noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1713862865610647046.post-49666666580553366072011-04-22T02:25:57.746-07:002011-04-22T02:25:57.746-07:00I really like the tattoo you added in the face, it...I really like the tattoo you added in the face, it's a nice touch it makes the image a lot more interesting.<br /><br />Be careful with going too dark and too light in the beginning (too dark in this case) because it's going to be hard to work things into the paintings when things get too dark. It's usually best to stay within the mid tone range as long as possible before pushing it really dark or really bright. Leave things like darkest darks and brightest highlights for the end.<br /><br />It might also be a good idea to dig up some reference of the materials you have in here. Like how fabric absorbs light and bounces it off, the same with the metallic gold stuff she's wearing too. Also, since it's metallic, it will bounce light on her body, the same with the skin. The skin leaves bounce light, if you don't add bounce light into skin, it doesn't look fleshy. Areas that usually always have bounce light are places like armpits, breasts, chin, etc. Just look up the reference and it'll make sense.<br /><br />Taking the time with digging up reference and perhaps even studying the matter before painting might seem tedious but in the end it really saves you time.<br /><br />Hope this helps, keep working on this I'm sure it will turn out awesome. I loved the sketch from the beginning so I know it has something!ConnyNordlundhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14989658819877814870noreply@blogger.com