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Workshop: Vector Critique #20
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Workshop: Vector Critique #20

on Aug 31st 2012 with 3 comments

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Image Category: Conceptual Illustration

Designer: Cristian Eres

Details:

"Hello, this is my work ‘Insane’, and I’ve to say that I’m not totally satisfied with the shadows, so I’d like to know your opinion about that. Also, I’d be pleased if you could visit my portfolio, and let me know which style of my artworks could have more potential. Thank You! "

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Kate McInnes specializes in Communication Design and Digital Illustration. Based in Melbourne Australia, she is the Associate Editor of Vectortuts+ and one half of the creative duo McKelly. Find her on Twitter as @bittenbypixels and Blood Sweat Vector.  

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  • Jay

    I like it, but it could use a bit of work. It kind of looks like a hand, but with too many fingers. If it’s supposed to be a hand, drop the fifth finger and make it a thumb. If it’s not supposed to be a hand, make it look less like a hand, currently it’s in the too close but not quite category. Unfortunately the vertical line shading is also in competition with the style of the central “goo” shading. The “Goo” has 3 levels of shading and the “hand” only has 2. Pick one style and stick with it. If you decide to go with the vertical line shading, it would look better if it were beefed up a bit and made to follow the contours of the form its shading. If you go with the “goo” style shading, maybe give it another level of dark, just to give it a little more pop in the already dark areas.

  • http://designphilled.com Dan

    I think Jay pretty much covered the major stuff for this illustration. The issue with whether it is a hand or not is what first stuck out to me. Also the goo doesnt seem to contour to the hand in the palm area the way that you expect it too which gives a slightly less convincing feel.

    In regards to your portfolio, I really like both your Gaia’s World and Loop pieces. I think both of these have potential to turn into a really cool style for you. For Gaia’s World, I would recommend adding more small detail and experimenting with textures. For Loop, keep your overall composition in mind and try to make it more dynamic. I would also recommend giving a little more thought to your background and what it is doing (or not doing) for the piece as a whole.

  • http://www.cristianeres.com Cristian Eres

    Thanks for your comments, they were very instructive and useful! I’ll keep in mind these tips for my next works.
    About the ‘hand’, the thumb was changed intentionally for other normal finger, but I think I didn’t make a good solution…
    Also, I’d like to get more opinions about my portfolio because I’m currently trying to find my own style…
    Thanks for your time mates!