sad man

Here's my attempt -- it's pretty random, but I felt the face and fat shoes carry the mood... that and if you're going to be bummed out, a zen temple would be a pretty good place to be moody and medidate on your out-of-luck-ness.

I was also feeling a little blocked on the pencil and paper option. Is it ok to collage and play with images in photoshop instead?

Nat'cho Move

This week's topic.

Okay, so the self-portrait was a pretty tough way to start.
How do we want to proceed? Any suggestions for this week's topic?

Self-ord

Ok, so we all new mine would be late, but I kind of thought that would be alright...
After spending 16-18 hours a day in front of a screen something occurred to me, I could use paper and pencil, so I did.
I think the scan my have lost some of the detail.
It took me about 1 1/2 hours and I'm now filled with self loathing...
This was brought on because I can't draw very well, and the subjects pretty dam ugly.....

BvZ

better late than never...

now back to cod4!

Marc's self portrait

Wish I could have done more, but time's up! As for my illustrative technique..Ctrl+Z was my best friend.. since this was drawn freehand by someone who doesn't draw that much, getting the curves right was really tricky..so I drew a line, and then undid it over and over until I got somewhere I was satisfied. This process is actually quicker than it sounds once you get a rhythm going.

Self Portrait Entry.

Ok.. here's my entry.

Photoshop and a mirror. I had my desk lamp illuminating me from the side and it took 3.5hours to complete..

Basically using little more than an 80% hard-edged brush, with ~15% roundness and 85% opacity. I paint primarily on one layer, if i'm taking a chance with something, i'll do it on a new layer and flatten once satisfied.

The eyes still kinda weird me out but it's late, time for bed.


Click the image for a high-res version.

Topic: Self Portrait

Just in case you didn't it in the comments, this week's topic is a portrait of YOU.

Saturday's the deadline!

-Marc