22.10.12

I'm back with improved shading skills!

Hey guys!
I know I'm a bad writer. I only wrote two posts ever since I got a writer here and then stopped posting. I apologize for that but I had hardly any time for graphics in the last few weeks. School, problems in family and other stuff kept me away from Stardoll. But now I've got more time for Stardoll and graphics and I promise I will post regulary now. :)
Anyway, I want to present you a graphic that I made the last two days which I'm very proud of. Have a look:



This graphic is inspired by the H&M campaign with Lana Del Rey. The original size of the graphic is quite big because I took an higher quality than usual (150 dpi instead of 72 dpi).

I think I've really improved, don't you? I worked on my shading technique and I guess I will do all my future graphics this way. Thanks a lot to Lindsey who was a huge inspiration for me, especially how she makes hair helped me improve my own shading skills!

What do you think? Do you like it? Anything I can do better?
Please tell me!

xoxo Rafael!

19 comments:

  1. I'm not sure about the skin, particularly at the neck. The jugular notch (that "U" shaped bit) is a little over-shaded I think.

    I do however love love love the jeans =)

    xxx

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    1. Thank you!!
      Yeah, the neck is something I always have to work on, thanks for your tips!

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  2. Aw, I've inspired someone! Thank you Rafi! I just love love those pants, though! :)

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    1. Aww, no need to thank me, it's just the truth. Thank you so much Lindsey, I'm glad you and Kirsten like them! :D

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  3. i also did a graphic of this pose and i have to say yours turned out a lot better than mine did haha great job! but the jugular notch is very over shaded, so maybe thats something you could work on.

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    1. You should have posted the rest of the graphic on your blog. You got me curious to see it now O.o

      (Can't understand how it could have turned bad, your technique is one of my faves)

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    2. its an editorial for my magazine so you'll have to wait until i release the issue to see!

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    3. Thank you so much Jack! Yeah, I now see that the neck is really overshaded, I'm gonna work on that.
      And I'm excited to see your version in your magazine!! ;)

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  4. Have to agree with everyone about the jugular notch (guess who learned what that U is called today lol) but I'm in love with the rest of the graphic.

    I love the shading of everything! It's perfect to me!

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    1. Thanks a lot! ;)
      I'm glad you like it :)

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  5. this graphic makes me want that sweater even more...
    Just stunning, Rafael! :)

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    1. Haha, then why don't you buy it?
      Thank you Kaisa! :)

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  6. Wow you really improved a lot ♥ I love the result!

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  7. Aww, it's really nice, thanks a lot! You really improved and I'm really proud to show it on my portfolio ^-^

    xoxo Cathy

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    1. Thank you Cathy! I always love using your doll, you're an amazing model. By the way, this graphic is part of your editorial shoot for Stardoll Crown Magazine. ;)
      xx

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  8. I think it's very nice!

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