Hey, a character.

Pet Terry · Wed 01/02/2006 12:57:12

Here's a character. Before everyone attacks me for stealing it, I'll just mention that I used the guy from Automation as a reference for proportions and stuff, it's not just a paintover/traceover, okay?

Now here are things I'd like some comments on.
- The colours. He is supposed to wear futuristic clothes. Does it look like he does, though? Actually, I'd rather go for... more washed out colours/less saturated colours, but I didn't succeed. Paintovers are welcome.
- Shading. On the shirt, mainly, but overall. Is it any good?
- Anything else you might spot.

Thanks.

DonB · Wed 01/02/2006 13:00:56

Looks good, I really think you got a good character going on there... but I always attach more value to the front view.. can you make that one and post it here as well?

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seaduck · Wed 01/02/2006 14:08:17

This guy looks really cool!

Sorry, but I'd never guess his clothes were futuristic. They rather look a bit strange since his sleeve has a different color than his shirt. And he looks like he's wearing slippersÃ,Â

Futuristic clothes... hm, that's an uneasy task. I don't know, you need some extraordinary cut, material, decorations. (Neon rings?... Just kiddingÃ,Â

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Pet Terry · Wed 01/02/2006 14:31:32

I added two different versions of the front view, one with HUGE arms and one with smaller arms. But I don't think it matches the side view that well... umm, help?

seaduck, good point about the shoes. They are supposed to be kind of... futuristic shoes that are meant to be used indoors, but definately not slippers. Any ideas?

And about the clothes... futuristic, yeah, but not over the top like in old sci-fi movies. Just... like... umm... normal clothes? With futuristic type colouring... thing... and something. Hard to explain!

magintz · Wed 01/02/2006 15:05:43

I did a quick paint over with the colours. I changed the hair to be more outrageous, and also changed the colour of the specs to look different (I think being different is the key, for each generation is different from the last, so this way you can see it isn't contemporary... at least) As for the shirt, I thought I'd change it slightly, not sure if it looks better or worse. As for the trousers I just brightened them up slightly.

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DonB · Wed 01/02/2006 15:39:25

QuoteI added two different versions of the front view, one with HUGE arms and one with smaller arms. But I don't think it matches the side view that well... umm, help?

I would go for the smaller arms, fits good imo..

the front view really got something.. he looks like Will Smith in I, Robot.. I do see the futuritic point you mean.. nice! woudnt change it..

Erwin_Br · Thu 02/02/2006 13:05:40

At first I thought he was a character from the 80's. I don't think the clothes reveal he's from the future. I like the character a lot, though.

--Erwin

Pet Terry · Sat 04/02/2006 13:11:19

Thanks for the comments.

Here's the new version.

Better? I think I will stick with those colours, unless someone comes up with even better ones.

I still don't like the front view and am having hard time with it... any paintovers are welcome.

Pet Terry · Fri 10/02/2006 18:59:13

Hey cool, no replies must mean that my art is absolutely perfect and there is absolutely nothing wrong with it!

But I'm still not satisfied the front view.

(look what you did! You forced me to DOUBLE POST! I didn't want to do it... really, they made me do it. *sob*)

Corey · Fri 10/02/2006 19:01:26

lol dude i suck really hard at character art... soon I will give it a try and then you'll see why I say so

DonB · Fri 10/02/2006 19:05:11

I like the original orange head more (negroide man)

Pet Terry · Fri 10/02/2006 19:06:58

The original skin colour may seem more natural but there is a reason for the pale skin colour in the actual game.

Corey · Fri 10/02/2006 19:09:11

Quote from: Petteri on Sat 04/02/2006 13:11:19
I think I will stick with those colours

I would say the orange color is the best too but this post made me change my mind

DonB · Fri 10/02/2006 19:10:05

Well.. tell us the purpose.. cause the orange, or perhaps even brown, would suit the guy much better..

-will smith!

Afflict · Sat 11/02/2006 00:03:24

Hey man good pic the laer is much beter, I love seeing progression in these forums!
Well did a quick paintover but to lazy to load it now... ned sleep soon.
Anyway the main reason I am not loading it is because two things are unclear to me
Where is the chracter coming from, is he a rebel etc? whats his persona? I cant draw
without knowing who I am drawing... (Also refering to the racial changing? skin tone)

Next You say futuristic, but yet you give him what looks to me like a leather jacket,
rather looking like a late 90's model to me.

Info please, good pic however!

Homer Wan · Fri 17/02/2006 04:36:50

Quote from: Petteri on Wed 01/02/2006 12:57:12

Here's a character. Before everyone attacks me for stealing it, I'll just mention that I used the guy from Automation as a reference for proportions and stuff, it's not just a paintover/traceover, okay?

Now here are things I'd like some comments on.
- The colours. He is supposed to wear futuristic clothes. Does it look like he does, though? Actually, I'd rather go for... more washed out colours/less saturated colours, but I didn't succeed. Paintovers are welcome.
- Shading. On the shirt, mainly, but overall. Is it any good?
- Anything else you might spot.

Thanks.

I hope you don't upset... i made a few changes in your draw. Like the arms, neck, just take a look and i hope i helped you.

i didn't change a lot but it's something diffierent...
maybe the guy must be more relaxed.Ã,Â Ã,Â

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I REALLY LIKE THE STYLE PLEASE KEEP GOING!!!

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zerocell · Thu 23/02/2006 19:39:16

I like the relaxed look much more... The character has a defined attitude, and does'nt look so stiff.
In a word, cool.
Keep up the good work.