WIP Athena

[BRAN]

Seeing the shot of the original has reminded me of how much you've done even before you can start painting. As for the painting itself I will refrain from comment as I could not contribute meaningfully to the conversation, other than to say that I am in awe.

Thank you very much for your kind words Merryweather. I'm glad you like my work.

 

[Nap]

Hi Bran

I agree with Adrian ref the shield arm and also under the upper right arm ...but the flesh over all is coming along well

Looking forward to seeing how you progress with this ...every post is a learning time for me

Have fun

Nap

 

[BRAN]

Hi Bran

I agree with Adrian ref the shield arm and also under the upper right arm ...but the flesh over all is coming along well

Looking forward to seeing how you progress with this ...every post is a learning time for me

Have fun

Nap

Hi Nap,
I lightened the skin overall slightly so I could add some light to the arm that carries the shield.

 

[BRAN]

The arm under the shield is giving me some trouble. I've lightened it and, more importantly, reworked the transitions to achieve a smoother look. A comparison photo shows the difference in brightness.

I don't think I can go much further with an arm that's still in shadow. (The shield's design isn't finalized yet. I need to improve the blue and correct some "waves" that aren't very regular).

Unfortunately, once the shield is in place, shooting without added light so as not to distort reality, the arm doesn't appear as "bright" as in Arnau's version. Should I then make this arm lighter than the one holding the spear in order to achieve an interesting shade once it's in place?

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The photo is taken slightly from below to show the shaded areas on the skin. From the front with the helmet on, these are not very visible.

 

[clubcat]

Hi Bran,
I believe you are overthinking it. I feel that as the surrounding colours are developed the arm will change it's colour too. This is already apparent with the shield in white and with the blue added. I love those waves and I would be hard pressed to point out any inconsistency.
Excellent work.
Melanie

 

[Merryweather]

Oh I so agree with you Melanie

I wish I hadn't said that now..... I don't really feel that my opinion is worth anything to you experts

 

[kempie]

Love the way this is going. Bran, what colour is the tunic going to be? Is that likely to brighten up that area down around the left arm ( or darken it and bring the arm up in contrast)?

Just a poorly worded thought.

Cheers, kempie