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SpiralEye · Posted: Tue Apr 15, 2003 4:10 am

Hey there, here's a mecha/roboty thing I drew to use as a web interface for my programming I class, using absolutely no reference to any famous statues by Michelangelo Wink

It's the third time I've tried to color something on the computer and I think this time it turned out all right.

http://www.spiraleye.250x.com/mechamenu.htm

Hey, warning- I got a free host and there are some pop-ups. You mention a better free host and I'll switch.

I am really looking for helpful critiques and/or suggestions on coloring techniques in photoshop. Thanks thanks.

Royal
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aroma · Posted: Wed Apr 16, 2003 12:23 am

Although i really can't help you with your technique, i CAN tell you that i like the pic a lot. Coloring seems to be very well done just like the drawing itself. Keep up the nice work!
aroma

SpiralEye · Posted: Fri Apr 18, 2003 7:25 am

Any other takers?
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nexykun · member Member # Joined: 25 Mar 2003 Posts: 85

I love the concept! really dig this pic

few crits

watch your proportion and try to pay closer attention to your light source

very nice pic
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eigam · junior member Member # Joined: 04 Apr 2003 Posts: 32

Nice illustration, I can't help with the coloring, as I suck at it. But I think nexykin is right about the proportions, especially the hands and calves look a bit small. Otherwise nice pic.

UkiTakuMuki · member Member # Joined: 20 Nov 2002 Posts: 156

yah... i love the concept. i love open bundles of wires/organics/servos tech alot ^^ <-sucka

i cant help with your technique nor your colouring as im not good myself.. but yes, i think u can do better with harder lighting? its too.. gradient-fill look as of now.

Cicinimo · Posted: Sat Apr 19, 2003 1:14 pm

SpiralEye · Posted: Mon Apr 21, 2003 7:26 am

aroma--Well, thanks for the kudos, man.

nexykun--Thanks, glad you like the pic. As for the critiques, could you be a little more vauge? Razz

Seriously, man, what is it about the proportions and light-sourcing that you don't think work? I'd appreciate your comments.

eigam--Thanks for your comments--I see what you're saying about the wrists and ankles being small. I totally agree. Looks like I made that mistake all on my own. Michelangelo would never do that!

UkiTakuMuki--Thanks--When I draw robots out of my head, they always end up looking like this-organic/metallic style. Harder lighting? That's a good suggestion, I think. I had one fellow tell me to just draw a linear separation between light and dark areas first, and THEN soften up the edges if need be. I think I'm going to try that the next time I color.

Cicinimo--?? What meanest thou by this? yo.