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Published: 2012-06-15 12:15:00 +0000 UTC; Views: 882; Favourites: 8; Downloads: 5
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This is the first character I've created. I did my best and I hope to do it better next time
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Here are some things I notice:
Your sense of proportion is generally quite good. The head is the right size, the arms are the right length, etc. Most things that need to be fixed are relatively minor:
There are some issues with facial structure: the eyes are perfectly lined up with each other as though they were sitting on a flat plane, and the nose is tilted too much to the right. In real life, the eyes, nose, and mouth are arranged on a roughly cylindrical plane. Here's a good example I found of mapping out facial structure: [link]
Also, the fabric of the shirt looks good in some places and a bit uninformed in other places. This guy [link] has some really good tutorials that talk about how clothing wrinkles when people are in different positions. Be careful, too, that the shirt sleeves stay the same length.
It's always good, too, to be aware of the underlying structure of the arms you're drawing. Her left arm is composed of some relatively straight lines: the shape of the muscles underneath the skin (deltoid, bicep, triceps, brachioradialis) will cause certain bumps in certain places, even if it's not exaggerated at all.
One more thing: her left hand looks unstructured. At that angle, the thumb would be much more prominent, and the top of the hand would taper a bit differently. Hands are really difficult to draw, and it takes time to get good at it. I recommend drawing from life when you can of course, but also, if you find a comic book and draw all the hands in it, that's a good way I've found to practice and get some interesting ideas about positioning and proportion.
Overall I think your character turned out pretty well, and I'm interested to see what you draw next!
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Thank you so much, you helped me a lot and I'll take it in mind for the next time!
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The shading could use a lot of work. The best way to remedy this is to observe real life and just draw from life. Another way is to look at tutorials of course. For example her hair.
Her hair lacks the look of hair. Drawing in single strands gives it a more realistic look. This is combined with blocks (for lack of a better word) of shading for depth and highlights.
Her right shoulder looks awkward, both her arms and right hand too. Again, observing from life. If you want a more realistic look draw much thinner lines (or leave them out)
The folds in her clothing don't look right. Her shirt and pants look plastered to her. Doing some cloth studies should help out a lot.
Finally, her face. Remember facial nuances. Facial nuances are very important, because everyone's face is different. Her faces really has almost no structure. This characters face is very flat. I see the light is coming from the left because of her arm, but it looks like there is none from the shading on her face. Add more flesh colors like orange, red, and brown, it will give it more depth. Add some highlights (like yellow hues from the sun) too. This will give it a more 3D look.
This is very good for a first character. You can see some beginning facial nuances that will help differentiate this character from others. I love the tattoo too because it's different. If you keep practicing, you can go very far :} She gives off a certain kind of character in her expression, which is great. Keep working with expressions. :}
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First try?? Not bad~~ But you have to fix the face. The other parts are perfect~!! Just new to learn to fix the face and the eyes and this art is going to be perfect!! Last thing, the left arm shade are too dark. Need to fix or clean it.
If you are interested on redo this art. Then I guess the next try going to be awesome!! Lack of ideas about the face? Research more!! Many artist research to create perfect arts include me. Not that I very skillful.
All you need to do now is practice!! Practice Makes Perfect!!! :3 Good Luck!! :3
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A nice piece! Her tattoos [right?] interest me! 
A tip though, maybe add some highlights/glares to the eyes!
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maybe you should have added alittle cleavage in the shirt V but other then that over all its very night for ur first character
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I think the lower part of her arm is a little disproportional, but it looks very good so far! Keep it up and you'll get even better!
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Oooh not bad...not bad at all. I do suggest a bit more toning in the shirt and skin. Perhaps detailing the hair? I like the jaw btw. Good job!
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