/ic/ - Artwork/Critique

>>4186457
1. why are you using black? black means the surface absorbed the light 100%. outer space is black. dont use black. same for white in highlights - is his skin 100% reflective? set your background to something different than white, it helps you look at color relationships better and will be easier on your eyes.

2. You need more soft edges. Use them along with hard edges to create a contrast.

3. Weird colors. Did you sample them from a photo? "Enhancing" the real colors a bit helps understand color theory better - oppose your warm light source with cool shadows.

4. There's no form in his left side of his face. Just a big flat shape of bright skin.

You need to create some variety in your brushstrokes. Dont render skin the same way you render hair.