Hidden WIP

[Donfito]

-I think in the first one you can explore the different blue colors, to make a beautiful almost monochromatic scene with little color touches.

-In the second one you have a clear focal point that is the yellow coat, and you can take advantage of this making a big contrast with the cold background.

but at the end both of them look amazing, my fav is #2

[stringfellowart]

Okay, here is the final sketch. I don't know about all that details. Apparently I'm a glutton for punishment.

[stringfellowart]

Progress

[stringfellowart]

Trying to keep this one more painterly.

[stringfellowart]

Ugh, I'm at that stage of the painting where I hate it and just want to chuck it. I can't tell if its just because I'm like 80% there. And the reflections are killing me. Or if something is not working.

[braden H]

@stringfellowart

"I'm at that stage of the painting where I hate it and just want to chuck it."

I feel your pain. I hate that stage so much...

What's even worse is that sometimes a painting we initially hate will come out fine and it won't have that stage. But most paintings I feel really good about in the beginning ALWAYS have the "this painting sucks, now..." stage. Ugh...

Looks great to me, though!

[TessaW]

So beautiful! If I had one suggestion- it's that perhaps the archway area is a little too contrast-y. It frames his head nicely, but the contrast of the dark stone with the green foliage is a bit harsh. My eyes tend to get drawn past his head to the arch and get stuck there.

[stringfellowart]

@tessaw good suggestion thanks

[stringfellowart]

This painting has made me use many dirty words. But I think I've finally worked out the reflections, so just the details are left. And the composition is way lopsided. But I just have to get it done.

[Jonas Zavacky]

@stringfellowart the reflections looks great! Good to see that you follow through! I am excited to see the final look

[Jason Bowen]

Looks really good. The only thing I would say is the rear hand looks a bit weird on the main character, maybe the thumb needs opening out a bit and the fingers should over hang the cerb like the other hand...

[braden H]

Looking forward to seeing the final version! Looks great so far.

[Chip Valecek]

@stringfellowart the water reflections look great, you could use this image to wash your dirty mouth LOL.