12-16-2003, 12:20 PM
Ange, you don't mind if I put in some constructive criticism, seeing as I'm an artist, myself, do you?
Personally, this coloring is OK for a first try, if I must say. I believe, however, that there are a few things that I see that need some improvment.
First off, is character coloring. TK is basically fine, but I am more concerned about Nancy's coloring. I see those nipples, and... to me, they look like somebody BIT into them. I've seen nipples before, and none have ever been that shade. I suggest making them a tad lighter, or perhaps use the "color" option in a paintbrush/airbrush tool in Photoshop to make them a more suitable color (of course, I recommend using the Magic Wand tool so nothing else becomes said altered color).
Then there's her hair. Lats time I remember... Nancy wasn't a redhead. Her hair is dirty blonde (a dark enough blonde color to the point where it is ALMOST a VERY light brown). I suggest the same, or similar treatment on her hair as I suggested with the nipples (i.e. make it lighter... actually, this one should be more "muted" than "lighter", or use the "color" option on your paintbrush/airbrush tool to make it a more accurate color).
Secondly, is the choice of background. I personally want to know how you came to the conclusion on using a Japanese bedroom (even though the Takaishi's live in an apartment... but that's not important). Honestly, I don't mind that it is dark, becuase it help to contrast with the britness of TK and Nancy. BUT, you forgot to work on the words, title, and Hirogana used. Basically all of it gets lost in that dark background. My suggestion would be one of two things:
#1. Use a particular color to make the title, words, and Hirogana stand out more. Or,
#2. if you want to be REAL fancy about it, I recommend making an "aura" of some sort around ALL the words (I KNOW there's a way to do it in Photoshop, but I do not remember). It'll not only make it stand out, but it'll give the cover a little more "zing" to it (becuase, honestly, I feel it's a just a little bland).
But as I'd said before, this is OK for a first try.
I hope that this helps you somehow, Angeteen. If you want to ask me something, PM me, or PM me to ask for my E-mail address.
Personally, this coloring is OK for a first try, if I must say. I believe, however, that there are a few things that I see that need some improvment.
First off, is character coloring. TK is basically fine, but I am more concerned about Nancy's coloring. I see those nipples, and... to me, they look like somebody BIT into them. I've seen nipples before, and none have ever been that shade. I suggest making them a tad lighter, or perhaps use the "color" option in a paintbrush/airbrush tool in Photoshop to make them a more suitable color (of course, I recommend using the Magic Wand tool so nothing else becomes said altered color).
Then there's her hair. Lats time I remember... Nancy wasn't a redhead. Her hair is dirty blonde (a dark enough blonde color to the point where it is ALMOST a VERY light brown). I suggest the same, or similar treatment on her hair as I suggested with the nipples (i.e. make it lighter... actually, this one should be more "muted" than "lighter", or use the "color" option on your paintbrush/airbrush tool to make it a more accurate color).
Secondly, is the choice of background. I personally want to know how you came to the conclusion on using a Japanese bedroom (even though the Takaishi's live in an apartment... but that's not important). Honestly, I don't mind that it is dark, becuase it help to contrast with the britness of TK and Nancy. BUT, you forgot to work on the words, title, and Hirogana used. Basically all of it gets lost in that dark background. My suggestion would be one of two things:
#1. Use a particular color to make the title, words, and Hirogana stand out more. Or,
#2. if you want to be REAL fancy about it, I recommend making an "aura" of some sort around ALL the words (I KNOW there's a way to do it in Photoshop, but I do not remember). It'll not only make it stand out, but it'll give the cover a little more "zing" to it (becuase, honestly, I feel it's a just a little bland).
But as I'd said before, this is OK for a first try.
I hope that this helps you somehow, Angeteen. If you want to ask me something, PM me, or PM me to ask for my E-mail address.