1/16TH HEAD

[OSS]

Ok guys am trying very hard to do faces in acrylics using 3 colors from vallejo Highlights flesh, Shadows flesh, Flesh base I have done this head and would love to get some honest / brutal truth.
I have been struggling to get it right and so appreciate everyone's input .

 

[OSS]

Come on guys someone say something

 

[lespauljames]

Good start! I would close the left eye a bit more and add some more shadow personally, but there are people here much better equipped to help

 

[OSS]

Thank you for the reply it is much appreciated ..................

 

[1969]

I would say you are doing well so far. The shadows could do with being darker especially in the creases and between the lips and you could push the highlights more, just needs more contrasts overall.

Steve

 

[OSS]

Thank you Steve ........

 

[Matt McGrath]

I agree on some more shadows and highlights. The pupils are very well done.

 

[OSS]

Thanks , Matt appreciate the support ...........

 

[Joe55]

You are about there, but like the others said just push the lights and darks a bit more.

Here is one example.

 

[KenBoyle]

I think the suggestions for more shadows and highlights is a good one.

That said, this looks like one of mine in the middle stages of completion. Depending on the physical size of the face (scale) there should be several highlight shades between the base color and final highlight and the same (or a few less) for the shadows. What you have is good, but I don't see enough of a change from shadow to highlight. Just mix a couple more highlight and shadow colors and cover smaller areas.

For me this would probably mean adding small amounts of white to the highlight color and applying sparingly and also adding a color like Vallejo Burnt Red to the shadow and likewise, applying sparingly.

You are definitely on the right track. If the new highlights and shadows overpower the face, then create a wash from the base color and apply over the face to tone it down.

Hang in there and continue experimenting.

Cheers,
Ken

 

[OSS]

Thank you all so much I really do appreciate the comments , I have added a picture and have tried to add some of the changes suggested .............not sure why i cant get the picture to be shown ?

 

[lespauljames]

Looking better more pop! I don't know if its the scale but the texture on the face detracts from the finish, is it resin or? You can select add thumbnail or full image when constructing a post.

 

[OSS]

Its an Alpine head resin and yes the texture looks rough maybe its me ............