This is the self-portrait assignment. I think it does sort of look like me, but I feel like something looks funny about it and I'm not sure what to do to make it better... any suggestions?
I like that it is a close-up view. I like that things do not try to look perfect. It has a mood about it and that is good too. It is pretty dark overall though. I think you could use more greys in the lighter range of values. Try to think about where there might be some highlights or lighter greys and see if you can insert some to lighten it up a bit. Otherwise I like it. Also, don't be afraid to show some brush marks and some additional blending. Taht will keep it from looking as "flat".
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Do we have to use black and grays? is this the one you distorted?
ReplyDeleteI like that it is a close-up view. I like that things do not try to look perfect. It has a mood about it and that is good too.
ReplyDeleteIt is pretty dark overall though. I think you could use more greys in the lighter range of values. Try to think about where there might be some highlights or lighter greys and see if you can insert some to lighten it up a bit. Otherwise I like it.
Also, don't be afraid to show some brush marks and some additional blending. Taht will keep it from looking as "flat".