ART WAR 3 | 2D | Heroes | Lesa | PeterH

veesketch 2018-12-29 18:35:20 UTC #42

I'm torn because I like both. The glow adds more interest to where she's looking, and overall it does read better in my opinion. However, it does make that area more of a focal point, so if that's your goal I'd say its good! If not, then maybe toning down the glow just a little bit? I really like how it's looking so far!

PeterH 2018-12-29 20:00:12 UTC #43

@veesketch I think you were spot on, so I tried swapping it up to just have the ring glowing, I am messing around with the intensity now, but I think that it helps, what do you think?

I also messed around with some other stuff and moved forward with some of the other components, closing in on the final design.

PeterH 2018-12-31 03:57:11 UTC #44

Changed up the jacket at request, I think it looks better in leather, I will have to give the books a similar treatment.

Any thoughts always appreciated.

PeterH 2019-01-01 05:26:03 UTC #45

I think I have a better solution for my arm and the summoning effect to go with he being the source and it being her power. Its a bit creepy, but I am ok with it. Any thoughts?

innocent 2019-01-01 16:01:22 UTC #46

Creepy but nice! I would change the angle of the hand or position of fingers so that it is more readable. Aside from that your background has a very strong presence, you can dim it a bit. Maybe you can get rid of a lamp post or make i bigger to simplify the scenery. That was my two tokens

PeterH 2019-01-01 22:22:01 UTC #47

Thanks @innocent I will push back the background a bit more again, and I wound up messing with the arm quite a bit.

So to everyone, I could use some more opinions on the actual transition between her and the books, which one do you guys like? Any other ideas?

I am partial to the muscle ones and the flame effect, mostly because I could use another light source, and its fun.

petrovod 2019-01-01 23:26:09 UTC #48

I think Option D looks good, and I mean it looks better than others.

PeterH 2019-01-02 04:24:50 UTC #49

Just integrating @innocent 's comments and also swapping out the arm to an idea that seems to have worked, Ive been starving for another reasonable light source and this certainly provides it. I just need to keep on working at the light and shadows at this point, and a few textures that I want to put in of course.

PeterH 2019-01-04 03:15:38 UTC #50

Working on an actual expression for her face instead of just ... well nothing.... Could use some opinions.

griasnoggal 2019-01-04 08:27:09 UTC #51

Wow, this is amazing! I really like your Illustration so far it sets a really nice tone for the world the character lives in!
As far as the Expression goes I would roll with B or D. These two are the most expressive ones of them in my opinion
Anyway , I am really excited to see the progress

PeterH 2019-01-04 23:33:16 UTC #52

Closing in on it now, just testing some submission things to make sure that the files don't get messed up in upload until the submit button comes back. Or just in case my network decides it would rather not work for a few weeks.

I am still open to suggestions and criticisms, they are always appreciated.

PeterH 2019-01-04 23:39:46 UTC #53

yay! Files took forever to upload (sub 3 Mb, man my isp has problems) but it looks like they are intact and the color is right. Tech aspects always seem to snap at me if I don't work well ahead of a deadline.

innocent 2019-01-05 14:25:19 UTC #54

You have one week to add a poor dude being Bibliolaized.
Otherwise you can still work on your lighting to create a hierarchy in your image. Perhaps you can rework you cast shadows, they tend to be sharper and of the same intensity. In exemple the cast shadow of her hair on her face is too strong, and the cast shadow of the book on the pages should be sharp.

HollyRose 2019-01-07 18:26:47 UTC #55

Wowee, you really went for an ambitious concept! I think this is very cool though and I think you got the character and idea down well.

aegilrod 2019-01-07 20:55:40 UTC #56

Awesome character concept! congrats on your entry!

PeterH 2019-01-09 04:53:49 UTC #57

Thanks! I appreciate it.

PeterH 2019-01-09 04:54:36 UTC #58

Thanks @HollyRose. I have one more version of it with updated lights that I have yet to post, but I am letting it sit overnight before I submit it.

PeterH 2019-01-09 04:57:40 UTC #59

Thanks @Innocent.

You are right that I had to rework the shadows, I kept the hard shadow on the face given how close to the surface in question was, but I did rework the shadows in the image, and I appreciate the input, it made me take a break and look again. One more break and I will look again tomorrow and make sure that I am happy.

And once again, I do love that exploding wax girl that you made, such a delightful image and character. Thanks for the input over the course of the competition, makes me really happy to see the forum building going on.

HollyRose 2019-01-11 11:41:51 UTC #60

That is a very sensible idea! I'm sure, given all the work you've clearly put in, you'll figure out the best way to show your character off!