Dan Beaulieu kindly called me out on my obnoxious, oversaturated reds. In future, I think a dusting of desaturated color is in order.
Albert thought likewise. "Watch your saturation." I guess you save it for where it will have the most impact.
Also, gotta make my grayscales as punchy as my art heroes'. Makes a big difference. Kenneth taught me a trick using curves. Imagine that -- an art director who can direct art!
Shae mentioned something important about "grouping values" which, basically, means keeping the integrity of your shapes while painting, so it doesn't become a garbled mess. He also steered me away from putting contrast by the gorilla's butt, which I had done while being arbitrary. NOTHING ABOUT THIS SHIT IS ARBITRARY.
Gabo was all, "Make that other eye darker, and make that other nostril smaller." -- a subtle but important depth cue.
Thanks, art friends. I don't know what I'd do without you!
Albert thought likewise. "Watch your saturation." I guess you save it for where it will have the most impact.
Also, gotta make my grayscales as punchy as my art heroes'. Makes a big difference. Kenneth taught me a trick using curves. Imagine that -- an art director who can direct art!
Shae mentioned something important about "grouping values" which, basically, means keeping the integrity of your shapes while painting, so it doesn't become a garbled mess. He also steered me away from putting contrast by the gorilla's butt, which I had done while being arbitrary. NOTHING ABOUT THIS SHIT IS ARBITRARY.
Gabo was all, "Make that other eye darker, and make that other nostril smaller." -- a subtle but important depth cue.
Thanks, art friends. I don't know what I'd do without you!
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