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Published: 2015-02-12 17:17:48 +0000 UTC; Views: 4364; Favourites: 127; Downloads: 19
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Finally finished. Guess I shouldn't really be surprised--it's not like it's a rarity that I post line art long before getting around to the finished product.Anywho. Here's a little Doctor Fate that originally started as a doodle and I eventually liked enough to colour. It began more as an experiment on fluid capes and soon developed into trying to figure out solid shadows on human anatomy, which I have no practiced as much. Hopefully it looks all right.
Originally I had a ringlet of blue light behind the ankh, but I found that because of the transparent background and due to the fact that the edge of the piece cut it off, I opted to take it out.
As per usual (but for some reason must be specified on this site) critique is welcomed, encouraged and appreciated.
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Comments: 17
Well to kick it off with the composition, it's very well balanced. Since the flow of the figure kinda falls in a tipped "T" from top right to bottom left, the minimalistic background makes the picture as a whole feel centered and doubles as pushing the figure forward.
I like the way you presented the character because I haven't ever heard of Dr. Fate beforehand, and looking at this picture alone in combination with his name- The viewer can already start putting together his concept. His modest pose- Arms in, legs together, focused on the direction he's floating; Says to me he's probably a hero more interested in the humble things in helping. The symbol made by his powers along with his name is making me think he's probably got something to do with possessing a lethal psychic power- Telling the future, casting spells, opening dimensions maybe... So presentation is good!
The figure is well constructed and feels wholesome and weighted. Proportions in most areas are great and the structure is good, but I feel like the feet could be bigger and the hands just every so slightly bigger-- Maybe not even bigger, just thicker? -(I hear feet should be the same length as the arm going from the elbow to the wrist.) The rest of the body is perfectly measured going by heads.
In terms of originality- The figure's coloring and line work feels a bit commercial. There's not a particularly strong sense of signature among the figure that could help the viewer recognize that this was drawn by a certain someone. --However when looking at the cape, since the movement of it is a lot more free, it's easier to see said signature. The lineart feels a lot more fitting to your original style, as if it's a lot more comfortable. There is a LOT of life in that fabric- Not just with the motion, obviously- But it looks almost like you were looking forward to drawing the cape. Nothing feels stressed in it and each stroke looks so natural, like it's your handwriting.
The techniques you used in your lighting is great in the shadows, and I love the motion with the pose and how thick you made the fabric look- The action of it, having Dr. Fate grabbing at his cape and adding more flow can make the viewer almost hear the cloak like a flag in the wind. Really well done! But circling back around to the lighting- The shadows are great but I still can't tell if the light source is coming from Dr. Fate's powers, or the sun-- I'm assuming both!
Lastly, impact is good. The colors are bold and the thumbnail I saw this in immediately caught my attention. I do feel like there could be more variation, though. The colors feel too consistent.. Taking a step back from details and looking at the overall character, I'm almost disappointed I can't see more from you on what'll happen next- The figure feels like he's coming into beginning a story- Like you're expecting there to be a next page where he lands on the ground and takes up conversation with his fellas or something. Feels a lot like a panel more than a portrait.
Overall, I'd say the vision on this piece has decent storytelling, the originality is seen more in the cape than the figure, a good job was done practicing technique, and the impact is appropriate for catching attention.
52.5%
Areas of improvement:
Colors feel too consistent, I'd recommend looking at Sycra's "Foundations of Light and Shadow" www.youtube.com/watch?v=ClvDcX…
The pose is nice, and though he's meaning to be stiff in prep for landing, his legs look static- There's a video on improving poses by the same guy, www.youtube.com/watch?v=b1nxf5… and being comics artists, comes in real handy!
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Ahhhh, this is perfect~!
I will definitely work more on direct light sources and dynamic posing. I've got a Mysterio sketch still sitting on my computer waiting to be finished so I'll see if I can experiment with that and implement some more vibrant/varied colours and a more direct light source. I'll bring up some foot and hand references for the next few things I draw to.
(And yeah, capes and heavy fabrics are fun to work on--is it that obvious? XD)
Thank you so much!!
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OMG BRUH YES! I'm stoked I could help!
-And it's funny- I know we had just talked about this the other day but
I still had a minor panicky fit from just how strict the critique is-
BUT DUDE, just... So stoked we can keep it real & help each other
out-
AND BY THE WAY! That guy I linked ya to- He's got some really awesome
videos on coloring, man!
I don't know about you, but I struggle a LOT with finding colors that can
really mesh well with each other.
--HOHOHO AND YEH, it's obvious! Your fabrics are FAB!! <3
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I find this fair(i think)
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It's hard giving strict critiques, especially when you're concerned about the feelings of the other person- But Empty Brooke & I had a discussion on it & we're both out to kick each other's ass in pursuit of improvement!
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WOOOO i dident know you knew each other
Also thats why i lieave only possitive critiques...its easyer
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Well, yeah it's easier- In Brooke & mine's case, we've got an especially strict deal going,
but you can easily be positive in critiques AND constructive- Most artists truly appreciate
knowing what to improve on, so long as you keep your critique constructive instead of
judgemental.
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at first i though doctor fate's title was something only the worthy would get, then "suicide squad hell to pay" happened... and i was like, wait what?, then any asshole down the street could get the title?
looks very greg capullo, the only decent artist for spawn i know, which means you're pretty amazing too, keep up the neat work.
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Thank you~
I really like drawing billowy-type fabrics XD
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Holy shit, this is gorgeous. I'm not really a fan of Dr. Fate, but I will give credit where credit is due
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Ah, thanks X3
I was worried about this one at first 
Sometimes I just have certain images that I enjoy the sketches of so much that I'm worried that by colouring and inking it I'll ruin it somehow XP
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I know how you feel. This turned out good though.
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