need help with belts, scabbards

[godfather]

To start I paint with oils. My problem is that when I paint belts scabbards or other leather items without much folds they look two dimensional. I paint highs and lows but still look "flat" especially compared to some of the stuff I see on this site. Any suggestions on how to make these items look more three dimensional? BTW i don't have this problem with clothing or other items with pronounced folds.

 

[Angaliel]

Hi,

maybe you could show us some pics of the rendition.
It could help us to try to correct your problem......

JP

 

[angus147258]

Highlight out to the edges. It should define it with out getting to complicated. Try to give it a trompe l'oiel kind of look.