Lookin for some advice

[Grimwolf32]

Hello,
First post here on the forums. My goal here is to get some advice on how I can improve my painting skills. Here is my latest submission:

http://coolminiornot.com/242417

Any feedback will be greatly appreciated.

Thanks a bunch,
Grim
Edit: Link may have been broken so I included the picture connected to the submission.

 

[exilesjjb]

Ok link did not work for me, but if you want to improve best to do a WIP thread on your next figure make the picures nice a big close ups and the guys will point out what is wrong and right and how to improve

 

[Grimwolf32]

Thanks Exile. I apologize if this may be in the wrong thread. I added the image connected to my submission in the above post. If needed feel free to move/delete this post... this just my noobieness showing through.

I will throw my next project up on the WIP board for sure.

Thanks, again

Grim

 

[freakinacage]

it think it's ok where it is as we are discussing what has been submitted but i think what exiles is trying to point out is that the best way to improve is to start something and have everyone nudge you along as you paint

for a start, you pic is a little dark, there is a huge amount of background that could easily be cropped and there is only a single, front-on view.

i would also guess (it's hard to tell with the dark photos) that you could up your contrast to get better scores

welcome to the forums

 

[CreganTur]

Doing a montage of pics that show at least a front and back shot of the mini is a good idea- gives us more to go on for any critiques.

I really love the skintones- especially the soft ruddiness you've added to the nose. It's either a cold day or he has a cold