WIP Critique This is CETI ALPH5

[phc35]

Ok , I’m the lone figure painter in a IPMS CLUB, Imake it to one or two shows a year,I’ve been stagnate at the awards d levels for years,I want to improve,and I figure this they way try.so here here we go, vive l’empereur

Click on to view larger images ......ALL COMMENTS VERY WELCOME

 

[Nap]

Hi there

That's a interesting piece , good character face on him

If I may I think the flesh could be pushed more with the highlights ...don't go for a harsh contrast ....there's lots on You Tube to look at

Also my painting thread https://www.planetfigure.com/threads/naps-references-covering-painting-mixes-sculpting.286002/

Which can be found in this forum where you will finds lots of threads to look at

https://www.planetfigure.com/forums/painting-techniques.24/

I suggest you highlight the hair wraps , add shadow at the sides

The pendant put wash around to define it more and then highlight

If your using Acrylics ....keep paint in thin layers ...try using a retarder to give you more working time for blending

I would put a dark wash over the hair and then drybrush to highlight the strands

If your struggling with eyes look here https://www.planetfigure.com/pages/articles/

It's all a learning process each time we pick a brush up ......most of all ENJOY

Hope this helps in a small way

Nap

 

[KenBoyle]

Khan, one of Star Trek's greatest villains. Well done Jay!

Nap's suggestions are right on.

Cheers,
Ken

 

[phc35]

Did some additional work onKahn. Please excuse the mess in the background

 

[Briggsy]

He's coming along nicely, you've got the tanned skin colour really well.

Cheers Simon

 

[Steve Ski]

Jay, it's looking good, keep er rollin.

 

[theBaron]

"KHANNNNNNNNNNN!!!!!!"

I like your skin tones and shading, they look more natural than the popular style of overly-contrasting highlights and shadows. But that's my own personal preference. I look forward to your finish!

Ok , I’m the lone figure painter in a IPMS CLUB...

Many of us are, too!



Prost!
Brad