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darklite
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 Posted: Sun Dec 05, 2010 9:49 am Post subject: Portrait of Heath Ledger |
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Here's my latest of Heath Ledger. I got stuck somewhere, but I don't know where. Something seems not quite right to me. Any thoughts?
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thehermit
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Hi darklite it may help us if you could provide the reference photo/s.
It looks good to me, perhaps a little 'smooth' or airbrushed, I can only add subjective points really, but I may add more texture to his face, stubble and the like.
More detail on his right eyebrow would add to the composition as would a bit more ear shadow/definition.
Nice hair work as always!
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darklite
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Thanks Hermit. I've stared at it for hours and I can find a million things wrong, but I always do with my stuff. I'd like to get someone else's opinion to narrow it down. I agree about the stubble. I don't do men that often and it was a challenge. I've attached a reference pic.
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| Quote: | | I've stared at it for hours and I can find a million things wrong |
Yikes! I can do that on any given job myself, we are always our own worse enemy/critic (apart from in the worse cases, when we're not!, but you did ask for it  )
Off the top of my head, widen his. More shading work and darken the hair. Lighting around our right side of his face, it's good until the lip level when it seem to stop on the source image, but carry on around on yours. Oh and ear ring smaller, but now I'm being churlish
Gotta say though, you have got the source image pretty much nailed down, it's a great likeness and as I say it's only subjective. I certainly can't produce anything like this so...
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Thanks Hermit, every bit helps. Hmmm. widening the face. That's an interesting tip, and now that I look at it, I think you're right. I also noticed a bit more hollowing of the face on the source image, ie, thinner cheekbones. I should try to add a bit more depth.
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It's your gig and I'm no Dali Look forward to seeing the end result!
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darklite
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thehermit
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Looks good to me darklite and although subtle I think the face being wider helps as does the added texture. GJ
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