fantastic job.
great work on the conceptual feel of the piece.
::is seriously impressed::

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Wow... it's looking fab, Lyn! Can't wait to see how it looks when it's complete!

Thanks Ren. I hope someone can give me some good constructive criticism on how to 'finish' it. I've kind of reached the limits of my abilities. I really am just flapping around in the dark here

*L* Well..... I would burn in some more shadows on his lower arm... maybe bump up some of the highlighting around his frame and hair (maybe add a few lighter strands to make it look a little less "cut out"). You're at the point now that I reach where I just start fiddling with textures and overlays until I get something I like.

Very nice manip!
Glad you could make use of my stock.

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Thanks so much

Thanks for that. I'll get on to it

Hi hun...this is very gorgeous as it is. You did a great great job with the lighting and it conveys alot of emotion.

There are a couple things I would suggest although I'm VERY new at this myself...I've only been maniping for about a week.

Theres alot of 'empty' area at the top of the image. I'd crop it down to just above the window. Theres a little area on his abdomen near the window where there is a very visible line where things go from bright to dark. I'd smudge that out. And unless it's something you want to keep for a reason (we all have our tastes) I'd smudge out the little line of hair running down from his belly button. The rest of him is just so smooth.

I agree with the comment above that he could use some more texture to his hair. I found this tutorial which made a HUGE difference to me, and not only with hair. Check it out! [link]

Please don't take anything I say as criticisism. You're doing a great job, and I'm no expert.



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nice work
thanks for your support

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