Jabberwocky Posted May 13, 2008 Share Posted May 13, 2008 Here is my next entry in the Wannabe contest. Many thanks to everyone who offered critiques during the WIP phase, especially Lunchbox and Skya who had to put up with my incessant pm badgering. She is modeled after my wife (who will be getting her master's degree this weekend). It was my second go at NMM. The Korean in the book means "wisdom". Best of luck to all the entrants! As always, comments and critiques most welcome. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
olliekickflip Posted May 13, 2008 Share Posted May 13, 2008 Nice job Jab! I love your reds! The nnm pops as well. Congrats to the wife! This is a solid entry. a Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dargrin Posted May 13, 2008 Share Posted May 13, 2008 I too like the reds. THey came out great. Also like the skin tones as well. Very cool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yani Posted May 13, 2008 Share Posted May 13, 2008 That base is awesome, I will admit. In agreeance with ^ about the reds Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
demonelf3 Posted May 13, 2008 Share Posted May 13, 2008 Looks great! I'm not fancying my chances to win at all after seeing this and other great entries! My one critique would be the cleanup of the middle ivory part with all the straps. It looks messy. But overall, just a minor nitpick. Good colors and a solid piece. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tanker22 Posted May 13, 2008 Share Posted May 13, 2008 Yup, nice work indeed. She looks great, the reds and the trim on her dress are outstanding. Neat idea for the base as well. Good luck dude, glad I'm not going up against your work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Versutus Vulpes Posted May 17, 2008 Share Posted May 17, 2008 Well - everyone else has said what I was going to say... (Um - so why are you typing VV?!?!?) But I want to say that I like the way you got the NMM to pop on the fidgity bits on the back of her dress... Excellent colours - very nicely done. Cheers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreyHorde Posted May 17, 2008 Share Posted May 17, 2008 I love the reds and how they contrast with the cream & gold. Good pop and solid details, nice freehand in the book and scroll. The connection with your wife & her imminent graduation (congrats!) is a nice touch, too. Well done, Jab, very well done, indeed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rgtriplec Posted May 17, 2008 Share Posted May 17, 2008 Very strong in all areas. I love dark skinned models. I'm currently painting a bunch of halflings about the shade you chose for her. The little details are amazing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jabberwocky Posted May 19, 2008 Author Share Posted May 19, 2008 Very strong in all areas. I love dark skinned models. I'm currently painting a bunch of halflings about the shade you chose for her. The little details are amazing. Thanks everyone! I am very pleased with her--perhaps my best to date, IMO. The reds were the carnage triad, shaded deepest with Red Liner. Highest highlights were clear orange with a very thin glaze of clear red to tone it back just a bit. The skin was Ruddy Leather/Oiled Leather/Burnt Orange with a bit of Brown Liner added for deepest shading and Yellowed Bone added for highest highlights. Still just a bit "orangy" compared to my wife's complexion, but getting closer...you'll see more dark skinned models from me in the future. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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