Tuesday, May 29, 2007

Pointer (alpha)

Upon request, I have the first version of the below picture here. Almost all of my digital painting work is done in Corel Painter. I initially(and probably still do) thought the beach scene would be a little more interesting, but gave it up in favor of a easier though less interesting background. I would love to hear which you think is more appealing. Also, on the right is a drawing/finish contrast, my new underdrawing method is pretty quick and messy with the felt tip pen tool.

14 comments:

natalie malan said...

Wow a background! I'm so proud! I knew it would happen someday.... I like this one.

Jason Newkirk said...

im in awe of your skill man. Would love to see how you work sometime.

Anders said...

Well, great background, Dave, may be this new version is more story-telling than the previous one, like an old mafioso giving a lesson to the young generation during his vacations in Miami... personnaly, I prefer the first one for its surrealistic mood.

Jamin LeFave said...

For what my comments are worth (2 cents, I like the beach scene. It may be that a tank top and a visor would help the character feel more intagrated. By the way, I really dig the preliminary drawing. It has great spontaneity and energy.

Adrian Lubbers said...

I like the beach scene better. I think maybe a dollop of sunscreen or something on the finger would make it fit better into the scene as well. It's still amazing though.

S.T. Lewis said...

Yeah, I like the one with the background. He seems to have located the ocean.

A. Riabovitchev said...

Привет David!Давно я утебя не был на блоге!Мне очень нравятся твои серьёзно ироничные персонажи!:o)
Надеюсь ты ещё не забыл русский язык.

Brian Cutler said...

I vote for the beach too. I think he's pointing out the really hairy fat guy that's wearing a thong.

Devil's Son said...

not so bad after all!!!
i like it so much~~~
well done

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Nathan Fowkes said...

Nice work! Would love to see more of your sketchbook drawings.

David Malan said...

Thanks all. I appreciate the input, I actully like the ideas I am considering sunscreen on the nose if I get back to him.


Previet Andei, spasiba za zamechenia. Y tebya tozhe, precrasni noviya robota. Odin vapros, ironichni znatchit "ironic" da?

A. Riabovitchev said...

Yes ironic.:o)

Fabio D'Auria said...

All your painting are fabolous!

Nathan Lindsay said...

yeah, yeah, the background is fine and all. I love the unfinished one. I am curious about about your under-drawing method. you paint good.