Doodles - - Photorealism Challenge: Eye - Page 2

Shalford · #16 06-29-2005, 03:36 PM

Another part of this wonderful site i've just found!!

Thought i'd submit this!

Just a black and white one. (seems to be easier!!)

I sketched this from a photo using PhotoshopCS.

It is mostly done using the paint brush.

Eye lashes and eye brows I find easiest using the smudge tool set to finger painting, about 95% strength. Just pull out from a dark area.

Dodging and burning here and there!
Noise added - blurred slightly then removed from the white of the eye.

I would appreciate any comments how to refine it.

T Paul · #17 06-30-2005, 10:29 AM

Excellent work Steve! I really like the black & white tone and charcoal texture. The eye is wonderfully detailed, and quite the piece of art! Eyelashes can be very difficult to master, but you had no problem creating them! However, something seems odd. Perhaps it’s the pupil. That’s probably because when I look at photographs of eyes the pupils are larger due to the lighting or flash. For grins, try enlarging the pupil just a bit and see what you think.

A few other things to consider:

The line around the eye area is a bit strong, like some serious eye liner was used. As a result those delicate eyelashes really get lost. You might want to thin out the thick black lines as well as try developing some gradual differences in shading to help the shadow areas stand out from the lines of the eyelid.

The white area directly under the pupil is a bit strong too. It really draws too much attention to it. Try adding some shading here to reduce the size of it.

Overall, superb work!

~T

Shalford · #18 07-02-2005, 09:55 AM

TPaul - Thanks for the feedback

I have taken onboard your comments, I will submit the alterations and look forward to your expert eye looking over it again.

Shalford · #19 07-03-2005, 09:44 AM

T Paul

OK here's MK ll.

I found it harder to alter than doing the original.

I studied the eye balls of photgraphs, especially lighting reflections.

What with tennis finals, Formula 1 and Live8 it was somewhat hard to concentrate, but this is what I came up with.

Look forward to your comments.

T Paul · #20 07-03-2005, 01:58 PM

Wow Steve! I wonder what kind of work you do without distractions (wink).

This is a huge improvement and that’s saying a lot considering your first attempt was quite good. This eye looks much more natural. The pupil blends perfectly into the iris, and I just love the glossiness you have achieved. I almost want to wait to see if it winks. I like how in this version the eyelashes don’t get overpowered by the eye lines and how you can see the corner eye muscle. My only suggestion is to thicken up the eyebrow a bit with some more hair. Excellent work, and once again...WOW!

~T

Shalford · #21 07-05-2005, 03:37 PM

T Paul

Many thanks for the comments.

I agree with your comments about the eyebrow.

One day I'll alter it again ...

Meantime, I've had time to concentrate a bit - so here's 1 in colour.

Just noticed "No URL's" sorry. I've deleted the original site URL.

I know that your really busy right now with the contests, so I'll leave you in
peace to answer all the contest forum queries.

I've learnt a lot from you casting your expert eye.

Many thanks,

Regards