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I've been trying to work my way out of a bit of a drag, lately, so I'm trying a few new things. For instance, I'm drawing a Marvel superhero... something I almost never do. I'm also trying out a little graphic design, working with shapes and colors and such. It's not something I do often enough, so I figure it's good to bump the noggin a little and try to expand my sights.
Originally this was just a little inking practice... the illustration was drawn on sketch paper and inked digitally in Manga Studio EX. Total inking time, 'bout an hour, maybe hourannahalf. From there I brought it to Photoshop and began diddling with it some more... my color theory skills are pretty weak, but I did go into this with some ideas about "warm" and "cool" colors, which is something at least. I also did some playing about with basic shapes and composition, not so much trying anything academic... just moving elements about and seeing what I like the look of. Total time in Photoshop... 'bout another 3 hours, maybe? I did mess around a lot. At any rate, it's also possibly worth mentioning that I haven't been a Wolverine fan in over 10 years, not since the Silvestri days, so I might not have the character down so much as he is today... if you have issue with how he looks, remember that I'm an old-school Patch-in-Madripoor fan, not a current reader. In my mind he's always short, hairy, and ill-tempered. So anyhow, since this is half-expirimental, I'm open to any suggestions, ideas, comments or crits. If you got something constructive to say, say it! -EDIT- Couple of guys at PJ pointed out a damn fool error in anatomy that I can't really fix, but I can at least patch up (and have). Oh well, live n' learn. -EDIT II- Made a few more tweaks. Comments Looking good man. I think he fades a bit into the bg. Maybe if you saturate the colors a bit more so he looks more orange instead of brownish I think it'd make him pop more.
Dunno, just my opinion, and I suck  so ye...Nice work anyhow -- Succes is being on the road to your dream and enjoying the hike.  The drawing itself rocks, and the concept for the background is pretty good to. (Here's where the graphic designer in me comes out) But the elements of your BG are conflicting. I feel that one should dominate over the other.
-- Well, hi there! And a happy IGLOO! to you.  I really like the heavy lines on the outside of the character, and the way those bleed into shadows; great technique, and it works really well here. I think the hairy level could have been raised (I'm an old-school guy too -- or is that just an old guy? I forget), but the pose is great. You also stopped the figure from being static with the flowing hair (beautifully done, btw). On the critical side, I think the character (as I recall him, at any rate) is more massive -- heavier torso and limbs, short stature, but barrel-chested and with very heavy arms -- but again, this is minor and your interpretation of him is clear, so meh.
His hips seem to be a bit short, but then, the figure is foreshortened, so it's not necessarily true. I like the feet; good work on those. The colors I'm ill-qualified to comment on, but I wondered if a different color for the background would help the figure stand out better somehow ... just a guess. Overall, I'm impressed, and the graphic "X" logo is nicely done. I think this is a good one, and anything I've said that sounded insulting is purely unintentional; I really think this is great. Well done as always, Ben!  <insert applause here.>-- JDT  My Blog Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen. -Heb. 11:1  Very nicely done. It is the character I remember from my high school days. I really like how the claws come out between his fingers instead out of the back of his hand. Personally, I think that makes more sense. I think I would soften the colors in the BG to make him stand out more. Your signature and the "X" are competing for attention. I'm still gonna fav it though.
-- It's okay guys all he wanted was his machete back....  wow he looks awesome i really like how u made him allot better than the current one i like the composition of the BG i think it pushes wolverine to the front and gives him more depth
 I really like it. The lines and the almost vectored colouring style looks awesome.
-- AdamWitton.co.uk  good job!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
see ya  "In my mind he's always short, hairy, and ill-tempered."
Yep, in my mind too. I think you did well with the ol' Canucklehead. The cel shading works well here, he'd make for a nice animated version. *snikt!* /// \\\ *snikt!* -- Satoru koto muzukashii True understanding is difficult  the drawing itself is really great!
 You captured him perfectly!! I just bought Manga Studio last week but haven't had time to work with it since I've got a painting I've been working on all week. Seems a pretty straight-forward program, though...I'm looking forward to tinkering with it.
-- "Everyone becomes closer to Buddha when they stop breathing. It's harder to be close while you still are..." Genjyo Sanzo member: ~AnimeDisneyClub~Crazy-about-Cloud~saiyukifanclub |
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