How am I going?

Just wanted to get some opinions on how you think I am going with my GFX work.

LATEST WORK

Been trying out my new Wacom Intuos

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Spoiler: blood7 GFX Previous Work

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I can definitely see improvement across the work, well done.

My personal favourite is Ed Sheeran's thread. I can see that you're beginning to become more content-aware and using a smoother and more consistent palette.

A point to consider - it's important to tweak drop shadows and outer glows so that they are the right distance away from the text/objects and the right opacity and colour; you are by no means limited to a standard black 100% opaque shadow!

Also consider borders around flat backgrounds. For example, a 2-3mm white/grey border around the Ed Sheeran thread with a slight shadow would help separate it from the Sythe colours and make it look less sudden (and almost chaotic).

Good work so far though. I really appreciate seeing a keen and budding new artist in the making!

 

I really appreciate all the feedback, I'm fairly confident with PS using it through school and university but just decided to give this ago with a different style, loving playing around. Also can't wait for my Wacom to arrive

in terms of composition the questing thread is my favourite too

 

Great work man Keep it up dudee!

The ed sheeran ones are my fav, you should try adding a border or maybe play with some transparent backgrounds

Transparent bg
Try making some text, removing the background layer so it looks like its on nothing at all. > Then when you are happy save the file as .Png and upload it, it should then show transparent on any page over the web and look sleek!
Border
New layer> Make a rectangle selection > Once desired area selected click edit and add a stroke inside the selection for 1-2px,> This will border off your pictures nicely and there are loads of things you can do with this tool!

Sorry if you already know this, from your examples it looks like you are mastering many things already, but this might help others who are just starting out

 

Great work pal, can defiantly see an improvement in your work from start to finish. Not sure if you have already but maybe try some 3D stuff?

 

I've never done any 3d stuff but I might give Cinema4D a go soon,

honestly just have so much time on my hands at the moment just enjoying doing the work and having fun.

Going to take this all on board guys! If there are anymore suggestions please let me know!

 

I'm not any pro in GFX or anything but I don't like the outter glow/shadow outside of all text. Text can be nice and clean aswell

 

yeah haha, i realise that im a sucker for it, have always thought it looked nice but will definitely switch it up soon thanks man

 

Yeah, graphics round here do take a bit of getting used to. You'll catch on eventually and to be honest it looks like you are already beginning to!

Graphics tablets are an absolutely priceless investment for any designer. I look forward to seeing what you can produce with one of those.

 

Just got my Wacom, first attempt at ever using one, obviously very quick but just wanted to share it.

any tips for settings or brushes to be using?

 

I am amazed to even consider this being your first project with a graphics tablet! For me, the outline is a little obvious and a little to thin around the hair. Try using the "Round blunt medium stiff" brush for the outline at a relevant thickness and almost practising where your hand will be moving before eventually pressing down each time you make the stroke. It'll help, trust me!

 

All of these don't seem hard to do but they look cool tho

 

I appreciate the tips, will give it more of a go soon

Yeah I'm only just starting to get into this so my designs have started out quite basic but hoping to just continue learning

 

I like the layout for the Pure shop and the Questing service, very nice work.

 

by far the thread that im most proud of thoughts?

i tried to have a transparent background to blend into sythe background as well as keep an thin white border

Spoiler: Stairmaster Quest Shop

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MUCH MUCH MUCH better! I love the internal border and I'm glad to see you're learning to use the perspective tool to add light/a platform under the characters. Keep up the good work!!

 

haha thanks man, just coming to realise all of the small things that make a big difference for the threads

 

Great work! Keep it up.

 

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fullsize - http://imgur.com/3Ed15Yf.png

 

Looks insane man!