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For the same game I've been slowly working on for the past year or so: A young somewhat gruff sailor.

   


I'm trying to go for a balance between realism (a la Progzmax) and simplicity (a la big brother). Any criticism toward that end is much appreciated.

EDIT:

Reworked the arm anatomy and fixed (I think) some issues with the head. Will adjust further later. Thanks for the critiquing so far.

First, let me tell you, that's a gooood portrait! Way better than what I'm capable of, anyway. Nice work.

Without knowing anything about the character, it's hard to say which would work better. The first one is more open and honest, I think. Maybe a little bit inquisitive. The second one strikes me as being somewhat conniving, if not simply thoughtful.

Try imagining that you are your character, (personality, preferences, everything) what expression would you have?

@Oliwerko: Thank you. I don't have very much experience at this, and cloth folds are my weak point. I'll have to do some more research.

@KhrisMUC
Thank you for pointing all that out. Especially about the skintones.

Defies gravity? I guess I didn't make it clear that it is hanging from his shoulders, I'm sorry, my mistake.
Chest not connected? I suppose that would be the highlighting on the shoulders, if not, please elaborate.
About the head, I don't know what else to do about that other than redrawing it completely. I hate doing that.

Voh, read this, if you please.  http://www.firstbaptistgranitefalls.org/salvation.htm

From left to right: the progress I've made over the past year. I only want critiquing on the last one, but I wanted to show what he's been through.
The character himself is a farm-boy-turned-prince, or the other way around. He is 18 years old.
As far as I'm concerned, it's done, unless you all think otherwise. If not, then I'll start working on other views.

@Everybody: Recommended reading: C.S. Lewis's "Mere Christianity"
http://www.amazon.com/Mere-Christianity-C-S-Lewis/dp/0060652926

This man started out as an atheist too. He is a master logician and states the Christian  position well. (though I do not agree with him on some of his doctrine, but he was a thinker, not a theologian.)

 Please excuse my slowness. I really don't have much time to devote to this, so bear with me.

Great suggestions and tips everyone, I am considering them.

MoD: The background isn't really intended to be a sky, more as an atmosphere, but your comment about blurring still holds, thank you.

The full size is 1024x768; I'm not sure what else I could do. Ideas and critique is much appreciated.

X-nay on the tattoos. I'm not finished with him at all, I'll do some shading and color work later, but for now, I just want to get the anatomy looking right. He is from a medieval/fantasy-ish game. I will, however, lengthen his legs.

Ekkieburt: Wow! I wish I was that good. That will help immensely, thank you.

seaduck: He will get an apron, but I'm not sure about the coal smears. Maybe some. For now, I just want to get the basics looking right, and then I'll move on.

So how's this?

How's this?

Or this?

NPC with a troubled past. Suffice it to say, he get's angry easily. Which is very bad for the one he's angry with. Any criticism is appreciated.

Hudders: It's an unofficial "gate" to a forest .

Ben304: Thank you for the suggestions. I'll work on it more when I have time. Like I said, the screen isn't quite finished, and I'm not sure about the perspective on the path, so I left hanging for now.

Nacho: I did say *mildly* sierra-ish. I guess, "forest scene" would have been more accurate. I think I agree, though, about the low-res. Ah, well, too late now. I'm still getting the hang of this stuff, so please bear with me.

It's for a medieval-themed game and as you can see the screen isn't quite finished.
The technique for it came from here http://www.corbydesigns.com/forest/
I would appreciate any critique. Thank you!