Crit anything!

[narrow field]

The rendering is unfinished around the lower portion of the illustration, and I plan to add color to everything! I’m just working in grayscale to save time

[narrow field]

In the process of adding color rn

[rugged cedar]

This is incredible!! I love the character design, the pose, the composition
However there is some confusion about lighting. First of all, is the spherical thingy the main and most powerful light source? If yes then the lighting should be placed a bit differently: the hand that is held up should be more illuminated and have less dark shadows as is it close to the sphere than the body, the face should also have some clearer lighting from the bottom. The second light source is also a bit unclear. If it comes from the left and up(judging by the hair) then why is the jawline so light? Also if the light is able to reach so far on the jaw it should be hitting other places on the face such as the cheekbone. Some parts of the body also need shadows that have the same value as the held up hand. Though I can understand the struggle, this is a complicated lighting scenario.

Another thing is body definition. The face has very defined planes (which is done beautifully) while the body lacks them. There should be some muscle and/or bone definition on the torso and arms.

If you want I can do an overpaint for you! Though I do need a clarification on lighting scenario here

@narrow field (tagging you to make sure that you see it)

[narrow field]

Thank you, I really appreciate all this constructive feedback! The lighting was definitely a struggle with the magic effect, so I’ll try to make those changes.

I 3D modeled this same character this semester and I then used that model as a lighting reference, but I think it did me a disservice as thats where I got some of those lighting inconsistencies and muscle inaccuracies from

But for your question, yes you can absolutely do an overpaint! That would be a massive help

[rugged cedar]

Is the first picture the 3D model too?
Btw the model is incredible!! I really love the design, esp his clothes
Also the issue may come from the fact that placement of light sources seems a bit different on the model and on your art piece(on the art piece the lighting source seems to be a bit closer to the center and not just above the arm)

[narrow field]

Yes both pictures are the model, and thank you!
I see, yeah I may have unintentionally moved away from the lighting of the model during the rendering process

[rugged cedar]

Here’s a quick overpaint
Sorry for the wait
Tried to fix the shadows. Also there are some small anatomical fixes like shortening the thumbs, moving the collarbones to the left and changing arm shape a little. Tbh I definitely didn’t a good job to the body as I wanted bc the accessories are in the way, but hopefully it still will be useful
Also added some more glow to the gold, also I think it could benefit from increase of saturation. Though you painted it really well!

@narrow field

[narrow field]

Thank you so much this is so helpful! I see what you did with the shadows and anatomy, especially with the hands
I’ll definitely reference this and update when I do 🙏

[rugged cedar]

You’re welcome and good luck!!

[narrow field]

Rendered a bit more and added a rough background

The overall color pallet is overwhelmingly blue so I’m trying to think of how to incorporate a complimentary color

I also think I overdid the airbrush so I’m trying to sharpen some of the shadows atm

[rugged cedar]

Omg looks great!!

[narrow field]

Thank you! Your advice helped a bunch 🙏

This is due tmmrw morning so I think I’ll leave it at this for now, a few areas are rushed but I’m making my peace