[gundestiny]

So basically I'm making a Visual Novel.
However I'm not too sure if my CG art is up to par so I'm wondering if any of you's could give me a few pointers, criticism etc,

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This is just a test piece I did.
Programs I've used/have access to:
- Paint Tool Sai
- Photoshop
- Manga Studio 4.0

Any advice would be greatly appreciated!!
Cheers!

Note: I particularly don't like the background, nor can I do hair atm

[Duratrix]

Hmmm...

First things first. Can you draw or have you had any experience with drawing/graphics?

[UnknownFact2]

the eye looks weird. and her balance too. it seems to me that it needs lots of work, but if it's hilarious for example i could overlook that. my humble opinion

[gundestiny]

I've been drawing for a long time now (yeah that probably wasn't the best picture to practice on, had no depth or angles really :/

Characters i'm fine with, but backgrounds are kinda weak.
No official trainning though, just self taught things over the past 5-ish years

[gundestiny]

Originally Posted by UnknownFact2

the eye looks weird. and her balance too. it seems to me that it needs lots of work, but if it's hilarious for example i could overlook that. my humble opinion

Yeah I thought along the same lines when I finished [**Insert facepalm here**]

Umm the balance is definitely off, but the eye.. should I make it smaller/more solid or something?

[Duratrix]

I suggest you redraw it completely. There are way to many problems/mistakes in that picture to fix.

You're gonna have to learn/use 1 point & 2 points perspective.

Edit: the eye should be smaller in height, making it rounder.

[gundestiny]

Originally Posted by Duratrix

I suggest you redraw it completely. There are way to many problems/mistakes in that picture to fix.

You're gonna have to learn/use 1 point & 2 points perspective.

Alright, cheers! I'll do something of better standard and post it up later then xD
Curse my lazy self sometimes.
[I'll check out that 1 point, 2 point perspective..]

[Hifumiyo]

I recommend using separate char and bg so the can be reused
The bg is also probably best made with real life photos with some manipulation.
the hair is always a hard one xP but you can make it easier by drawing everthing underneath it first, that way you can express the flow a tad better.
You may also find it easier if you copy a style of hair from a artist you like, eventually you wil be able to do it natrually.
As for the shading in the hair, try drawing the outlines of the lights and shadows before scanning.
Scanning at high res may also help, it's easier to scale down than to scale back up.
But that's enough rambling from me xP

Expwriment and hf. GL

[Shadow Tearz]

i agree with Duratrix...u need to learn the correct way of drawing...

[jimmydorry]

Good stuff.

I agree with all the aforementioned points made in this thread, except for the ones made by Duratrix, Hifumiyo, UnknownFact2, and shadow.tearz (although he didn't really make a point).

(Oh and can we assume that you legally purchased these tools that you are using?)