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Published: 2017-04-17 09:23:48 +0000 UTC; Views: 413; Favourites: 62; Downloads: 0
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A gift for a friend of mine.Since I'm only starting to draw portraits, I'd appreciate any critique given.
Art Β© Yellyy
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Good Points:
- I sure do like how realistic this eagle. I don't know how to do these kinds of hyperrealistic animal artwork but I can tell you have carefully studied your references of bald eagles and take each stroke into consideration.
- My favorite part is the beak. Personally, I like beaks because they look sharp and cool but it looks even better with the hyperrealism added to the mix which makes the eagle look super tough and focused.
Improvements/Suggestions:
- I think next time you should make the background a darker color as white is too bright compared to more muted colors of the eagle and it would be easier to see the head more.
- This may minor but I have compared your eagle art with images of bald eagles and there are a few things that you missed. First, the beak should be more of a bright yellow. Second, the eye should be bigger.
Hope this helps! ^_^
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I come from Project Comment. Please understand my critique is meant to be helpful and not offensive.
I think you did a beautiful job with this, it pains me that deviantart has that silly star system because I feel like a lot of them are unfair categories. That being said I'll explain my scores and add additional critiques.
Vision - I feel this means perspective and composition. To which I feel you did amazingly well at. I love that the eagle is looking both at and away from the viewer and that it's not a front view nor side view but a near 3/4th view which is hard when drawing birds. The piece is composed well.
Originality - Sadly, I feel a bit bad for this but I've seen a LOT of eagle pictures similar to this one.
Technique - You did a great job with the brush strokes and ability to convey the different textures that exist on an eagle. The smooth beak and the rough feathers are well done. The lighting is consistent and not overdone.
Impact - I hate this category, so I used to as a way to say that he blends far too much into the background in the cranial area. A bit more definition around the head would keep it from appearing as though he's missing a skull cap.
The subtle shadows are wonderful, as well as the reflective light and feathers on the belly that are well done. You did a great job with the wing anatomy and it's hard to see but I like that the feathers are a bit ruffled around the head and not smooth (like a lot of artists do). You did a fantastic job with this piece.
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-The way you captured the essence of an eagle is beyond amazing. Every detail seems on point and well made, specially on the beak and the eyes.
-The shading is fantastic. The mix of colors and different shades and tones really complement each one, and its very pleasing to see.
-The outline seems a bit messy, but it doesnt take away any of the good points of the piece. The feathers seem well made, although the white outlines are a bit distracting. It would be interesting to see it made with a black outline, but thats more of a picky thing with me, its still fantastic.
-The head kinda mixes with the canvas, and its a bit hard to find the head if not looking hard enough.
-A background would really benefit this, and not only improve its already great quality, but also complement its own destinction and make it even more pleasing to look at.
Overall, its an amazing piece. Everything is clean, and very anatomically correct, as well as very pleasing to the eye. Amazing job indeed!
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Congratulations - if you just started realistic drawing / painting this is a very nicely done portrait of a bald eagle.
Expression, proportions and coloring are spot on for this beautiful and regal bird. However the portrait would probably benefit from some sort of background - not necessarily realistic scenery but rather some structure or gradient to give depth to your painting.
Try using the light lines in the dark plumage to define the structure of the feathers rather than just their outlines to get a more realistic effect or paint them over with tones of brown and beige to keep with the style used for the head and neck.
All in all I like it - Keep it up!
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Thanks a lot for the critique! I'd like to rate it fair, but my damn phone doesn't display the button right now ^^"
Yeah, it would really benefit from a background. You got me, because I was too lazy for a good one xD
Anyway, I'll keep your advice in mind and I will try my best to draw better portraits in the future. They're really fun~
Thanks a lot
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You're very welcome! The Devoius Rating was supposed to bo one star more (stupid mouse) but I can't change it - so here it is in this way: Β
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Aww, thank you
But no problem, that's so nice of you <3
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Wow, stunningly detailed and I love the expression on the eagle, makes it look really fierce. I can already see someone saying 'AMERICA' Behind it.
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'Muricaaa
Thank you
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Nothing too complex, but you capture the look of the iconic Eagle very nicely. And it is a bird I think is pretty cool, so I don't mind seeing a picture of it. No background, but I'm exactly the same way whenever I draw, so I'm not exactly in much of a position to judge.
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Haha, thank you.
Yeah, since I'm only starting with realism, I didn't want to start with something too complex. But I'm planning to change on it as soon as I've got more practice~
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Wow! This is really magnificent! It looks like you did your homework on references for eagles. He looks almost like a photograph, he is so real! I really like how you blended the white feathers and the brown feathers at the base of his neck. A good looking transition between the two is not easy to do. The detail work on the beak around the mouth and nostrils is wonderful. You got the hook of the beak just right. The brow and shadow above the eye is amazing! On some of the feathers that are closer, it would be nice to see a little more detail like the barbs and Rachis. Have you thought of what sort of wonderful background that you would like to make his roost?
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Thank you for the comment!
It's really nice to hear that you like it.
No, sadly I was just too lazy for a background and now I'm mad at myself because it would have been so much better, haha. But I have that policy that I don't edit arts after I signed them, so it's too late to give the poor eagle a roost. :'D
<3
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Sometimes a policy can limit you in a good way. Sometimes, it can interfere with progress though versus help it. Β You will not get a piece of Art 100% good but you would want it to be more than 50% or 75% good if you can clearly identify how you can make it better. Leonardo Davinci is attributed with the quote that 'No piece of art is ever really finished, only abandoned.' Whether he said it or not, the quote is right. At some point, the piece does have to be abandoned or it would never be revealed to the public. Β However, 90% of awesome is always better than 50% or 75% of awesome!
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Ahh, now I got it, thanks, haha.
Yeah, I think I really should jump over my shadow sometimes. You're totally right. Still, I won't change anything about the eagle now, but I'll certainly keep that in mind for future works
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Wow, you did a really good job!Β It looks super realistic and has a ton of detail
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Aw, thank you <3
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All amazing! Especially the rendering of the feathers. Stellar work!!!
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