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Posted at July 12, 2006, 5:45 pm:

Hey there. In the past few months I've wanted to get into a more fantasy/anime realism type of art but I'm running into a big problem.. at least it's not where *I* want it. Some others like it, but if I ever want to take this farther I'm gonna have to get it where I like it.

I know my work is good, but it's not where it could be. My current job is a concept artist and colorist for a local studio, but I want something more where I'm making a decent and steady profit, but I can't do that if I don't get on it.

Basically I'm wanting some tips and advice on how to tackle the thing I'm having the most trouble with.

The face. Sometimes I have trouble, sometimes not so much. I got the general scope.. but when it comes to keeping it from being flat and a few other things, I fail. Can someone help me? I'm posting a couple of pictures below of my more realistic face style and I wonder if anyone could tell me what I'm doing wrong and how to fix it. And.. well, sometimes the hair -_-

I think I've put this in the right thread.. if not, please inform me. I'm sorry if I have. But paintovers, and anything else WILL BE APPRICIATED.

This was finished last night:


larger size: http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y25...agiContest.jpg

From a week ago?:


larger size: http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y25...eph/Archer.jpg

This was one from back in Feb:


larger size: http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y25...ph/Mermaid.jpg

I have other pieces of art in my DA gallery but those are the more realistic looking ones.

If you can help me with my main problem, I'd greatly appriciate. Oh!! And if you see anything else while examining my gallery and those pics that I'd need to know or you might could help me improve - go for it! I'm always willing to take advice to help me improve!

Thanks guys,
Stephanie Payne
http://bishoujosteph.deviantart.com/gallery - Gallery (excluding studio work and logo/commercial designs)
http://bishoujosteph.deviantart.comscraps - Sketches

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