Hey, Fira! Yes, to both questions! Zbrush is an awesome program
And as for the painting, the technique I used didn't necessarily require gradient maps, but it is a quick way to put down color so you can work on top of it afterwards! By managing values separately, you can put more focus into making it look right and then jump into colors with gradient maps and start working off there Glad you liked my derpy fish too!
@delta_hexagon @Schmigel and @Imphelikz - Thank you!
Not sure who you mean by Hampton, but I love Andrew Loomis, he was a great artist from the early 1900s. I am probably going to look more into references from this time, as there are a lot of great forgotten modern artists from it. This will have to wait until next week though!
Wont be posting until tuesday as I have an exam on monday Thank you all again.
Nice work!
I think I would make both the chars eyes much smaller/not that wide open. It looks like they're VERY scared or excited
With the right one, the jaw line stops too far to the back and her ear is quite thin. Her nose is very small for how realistic you've drawn and you give the chin too little space. Here's what I mean:
I think it helps to first sketch out the head shape and proportions before adding any detail.
9 days later
Nice! I see you've improved on the face!
I keep giving crits and doing paintovers, I hope you don't mind
So, why still those wide open (insane) eyes? Unless you prefer it this way. But here are my suggestions:
I would not use so many scribbly lines in her eye corner, it makes her face less feminine/soft. Lastly, the pupil is kind of interesting like this but doesn't make sense :>
Keep it up!
Hey, Enalya!
I am making many sketches in my spare time trying to learn how to create faces, and it is very helpful that you're giving feedback on the ones that I do post!
It is nice to see that I have fewer anatomical mistakes than last time! And I agree with you about the pupil, it also makes it harder to stare into her eyes, and I would rather look away because of it. Regardless, it is nice to try out, and I somehow want it to work, so I'll keep experimenting!
As for the scribbly lines, I very much agree. This is far worse earlier in the process, and it is just me mapping out the shapes and trying to make sense out of them! My way of learning, I guess. As for making her less feminine, I guess there is truth to that. But, I think it is sort about keeping a balance between realistic and stylized, as I could easily erase them and only have the outlines for the eyes, nose and mouth. I guess I am trying to find a balance still!
Thank you for helping out again, this is very much useful.