@jdubz thanks

Hello everybody, it's been a while!
A couple months ago I posted a few pieces about a mini series I was doing of Lions that made up the 4 elements.
I've just about finished the final one which is fire but I just would like some feedback. I really like it, but something feels off to me and I feel like it's because there isn't enough contrast between the background sky and the foreground rock or if it's between the rock and the lion. Perhaps is that there is too much detail in the background and it needs simplifying? Maybe it's all of the above...
Another set of eyes would help.
Thanks in advance
Chris

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@skillydan that’s a great idea, thanks!

Days 15 through 31 will be uploaded here!!!
https://forum.svslearn.com/topic/10272/inktober-day-15-31-critiques-are-welcome

@Nyrryl-Cadiz Thank you! That was my first project where I was able to show a bit of consitency in any way - loved doing it too!

@Jean-Luc When I first started drawing as a teen, I was from a poor family and had very limited materials. For years I drew only with pencils, and when years later I finally got a computer, I didn't have enough for a tablet so I learned to draw in Photoshop Essentials with a mouse. I was really roughing it hahaha... But now with hindsight, I think this all helped me. I mastered the basics with no temptations to go straight to digital, and even using the mouse made for a smooth transition to a tablet after a few years. Similarly, I learned all the basics of watercoloring with a $5 set and paper from Walmart, so later when I graduated to better supplies, it felt incredibly easy. I wouldn't necessarily suggest not learning digital for years, but do think basic supplies can uniquely teach someone about tips and strategies they couldn't come up with if they had all the options and solutions in front of them. 🙂

Hello everyone!

G.Chris here.I hope everyone is in good health.
Coronavirus is awful, but let s tell the truth.
Artists know what it means to stay quarantined...

Anyways , I found myself thinking a lot of new concepts for artworks now that I am confined.
Here is one, feel free to critique and say what you like or don't like about this piece!

Be safe and stay healthy!

Giorgos Christopoulos / G.Chris.Artwork

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@Jorge-Valentin Hello and welcome to the forum! This is such an expressive painting. I look forward to seeing more. 🙂

@nyrryl-cadiz said in Very first digital art, critiques/comments welcome:

@adrian-k This is your first work? This is unbelievable! Very amazing! My first work was nothing better than garbage (hehe) keep up the good work.

Though I hate loosing detail (that’s where I usually lose my self) here’s the revision pulling the fox back into the shadows more.

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@smceccarelli thanks for the reply. So far I am on the same page as you in regards to interiors. My brother who is an art major told me to just keep drawing realistic backgrounds from photos and then my ability to make backrounds more absurd will come much more natural over time. Most of my life my art has been mainly drawing characters and barely much background, so that is why I asked.

Btw, you should definitely make more youtube videos.

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Here's another I did today:

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