Here's my face and a bit more

[Foga]

So here's a project I recently finished. I wanted to do some mix media to try out techniques.
there's some stuff I all ready marked for corrections but I'm curious as to what you guys think.
Love it, hate it, have at it!


I wrote up a summary on the making process, in case you're curious.

you can find it here

[n8]

scrolled through the write up...looks like quite a bit of work, but then again I know nothing about most of the steps you took. cool concept, might be neat to see how realistic you can make the anatomy and all that.

[Frog]

Welcome to the forums.
Looks very good but the black shirt below the camera just comes off as a big black spot.
Also there is something next to your left shoulder that could be cloned out.
Really like the light on your face and upper torso.

[Lava Lamp]

If I were offering a critique of the base portrait, I'd say it was well done - professional and contemporary, technically sound, and revealing of personality.

If I were offering a critique of the concept and originality, I'd applaud it.

Taken together it's an excellent photo.

The only thing I think you could improve on is that the "cut away" portion doesn't have enough shading and shadow to look truly three-dimesional.

[BlueRob]

Welcome to the forums.
Looks very good but the black shirt below the camera just comes off as a big black spot.
Also there is something next to your left shoulder that could be cloned out.
Really like the light on your face and upper torso.

What Frog said...plus I think the black "planks" on the **** are extra (a matter of taste)
Also the skin in your face is rather soft, again personally I prefer guy pics with more skin texture.
Great concept.

[Jay C]

Nice Photoshop work.

[daq7]

I like the shot as well. I, too, find the face a bit muted, but it is an artistic choice and I am fine with it.

[gahspidy]

Welcome to the forum. I like the portrait for the most part. I'm wishing for a bit more lighting and detail in the mid waist area and forearms as the black shirt is soaking up all the light and exposure. thats not too big a deal, and really a nitpik.
the face looks muted compared to the stronger light hitting your upper chest and neck. Also, the neck area is a warm skin tone while the face is cool and flat.
Those are just my immediate observations, but overall I think its pretty cool.

[Foga]

Thanks every one for your comments and suggestions