So I haven't made graphics for a while now, and I'm honestly not sure when I'm going to start picking back up on them. That said, I suppose you guys deserve an explanation (not that you'd care, anyways).
Over these past few days I've been crammed with non-stop packing sessions (I'm moving, again...). Fortunately, our next destination only happens to be fifteen minutes away (filled with an ocean view, heeyyy! lol), so nothing too major. Of course, there's going to be another move in about January, but the complication of the story is just... well... complicated.
On top of a realm of putting items next to the amount of nothing into cardboard boxes, I'm starting a new school next Monday, so with that, I'll have a lot less free time on my hands for graphics. And to be fair, I haven't really felt like making graphics all that much, either.
And just to annoy you, I just wanted to share I've been jam packed with catching up on an old show (anyone watched 24? Like seriously, it's so... amazing - for lack of better words). The action is so suspenseful, I can't describe the obsession. All I can tell you is once an episode finishes, you're on your feet, begging for more. That's how unbelievably addicting it is to me. Of course, if you don't exactly appreciate random terrorists dying every few seconds, then the show obviously isn't for you. Uh, yeah, I sorta feel sadistic, but what can I say? The plot is so deep... its just... ugh. Ok, if I keep up this random rant of sorts up, we'll be here until New Years...
Anyhow, lets just get to what I worked on last, and forgot to show you...
The first two were for a hair commercial I had to create, in which mine is for a faux hair product that my magazine HAUTE now "sells" ... I honestly don't have any complaints about them.
The third in the batch was a nude photoshoot I had to create. My theory was to create something that wasn't too revealing, yet didn't completely fail in the department of nudity. So, in the spirit of that, I did an inbetween. I don't think I did too much of a fail (maybe the skin could've been better, but whatever). I even made a side view, which if you've seen previous attempts (exhibit A / exhibit B) of mine, you'd know the result is equivalant of a polar bear being discovered in the Sahara. Uh, yeah, that painted an odd picture in my head... I also made my own background, which, if I say so myself, I'm fairly fond of.
And lastly, a piece of revolting leftovers. At first I'm like "yay, this is incredible" but now I really would prefer being one of those unlucky terrorists in 24 to die in a quite unfortunate way... and please do note the sarcasm.
Can't say too much more, so enjoy my graphics. See you soon.
i love the catch frase for the second but the pose looks so awkward?
ReplyDeletehaha ;D
DeleteYeah, it is awkward, I was having a bit of trouble with the pose.
Holy hell, the hair in the first graphic is PERFECTION!
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DeleteI think that you should add more layers to your shading instead of having 3 very dark ones. It doesn't do your work favours even if it's placed on the right spots. The nudity and runway graphics would have looked at least 50% better if you'd done that. I think you should try it and see if it works out or experiment with your own ideas. And don't forget to shade the faces of the models...
ReplyDeleteOn another note, that is one of the most beautiful hair I've seen you do. Just amazing!
Thanks for the critique! I see what your saying, I'll definitely try to keep the opacity at a lower rate. I did shade the faces, although in the past I've just utterly hated them since they've always been so dark and heavy and severely unrealistic.
DeleteYay! Yeah, I really like the hair too!
I really love these graphics Lindsey they're amazing. The idea of using Haute for the shampoo brand is awesome and that hair *faints*
ReplyDeleteAw, glad you liked it! :D
Delete*rolls eyes as you both fall behind me on the runway* Lol guys anyways!,
ReplyDeleteI feel you're going in the right direction hair shading wise. (everyone probably has pointed this out)BUT that is far too much opacity for "pale skin". The first one is basically perfect. The wild hair with simple not overly shaded pale skin.
also a small suggestion for your ad's I think that shampoo bottle would look far better on the first one. I hope to see these ad's within your magazine.
I'm glad you like the hair shading :) Hopefully it's a major improvement from my late '12 hairstyles, and hopefully - like you said - I'm heading in the right direction. Of course, one could only wish their hair was as flawless as yours *dies at sight of Mikel's graphics*
DeleteI don't know about you, but when I look at pale skin, I notice how it seems to transition from light to dark rather harshly, but then again it sort of eliminates the whole dullness factor that pale normally produces.
Hmm, I might have to do some altering to see what the shampoo bottle would look like on the other graphic, but I felt as if I had it looked at least semi-decent. And, who knows, you may or may not get another whiff of new HAUTE products *winks*
WOW ok i'm yet to actually comment on the graphics wow
ReplyDeleteOk the first one I love!! The hair is absolutely beautiful and the simple skin shading looks flawless. The second I want to love but the head pose look so awkward, and the harsh shading of your skin alongside the simple shading of your face doesn't work for me - Although once again the hair is wonderful! The third - well done on the background! I think because of the dark skin shading on your pale doll you actually look dirty and muddy and this is definitely not something I'm fond of, which is a shame as I do like the pose you used. The last certainly isn't my favourite of your work...
Thanks for your critique :) I'm working on my skin shading as we speak, so hopefully the next attempt will be better!
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