Ocean test

[Renevatia]

trying this kinda stuff for the first time

need much crits (that doesnt involve 'lens flare sux')
lens flare is just there for kicks

the ocean..just incase you can't tell, and didn't read the title, what to do to add more depth (not that it has any as of now)


-back to photoshop-


thx for the imput, but still a long~ way to go =.=' ..
dump me more crits

back to photoshop again-
process of learning is fun ;3

[Superfreak04]

Re: Ocean test

I really like it, it's beautiful.

[KotHN]

Re: Ocean test

wow, that looks fantastic!:O
This makes me feel really happy:P

[who_cares973]

Re: Ocean test

looks nothing like an ocean =/ it looks like just some holes in ice
try making the waves look more..well, like waves
the clouds and sun look fine good job on that

can't wait to see the end result ^-^

cant really give you advice since i've never drawn water -_- just google some open ocean pictures for reference i guess

[sarahxjane]

Re: Ocean test

I wish the sun wasn't smack dab in the middle, but meh.

I love your work.

[Renevatia]

Re: Ocean test

looks nothing like an ocean =/ it looks like just some holes in ice
try making the waves look more..well, like waves
the clouds and sun look fine good job on that

can't wait to see the end result ^-^

cant really give you advice since i've never drawn water -_- just google some open ocean pictures for reference i guess

lol..more like waves..ya..i'd love to try that

or more like..know how to try that xDDD

i've checked google, there is none that is close to what i was looking for
clear light blue/green/turquoise + calm waves..

[who_cares973]

Re: Ocean test

http://scully7491.deviantart.com/art/Ocean-Wave-Brushes-28700982

try using those brushes maybe they'll help you

http://ryafacan.deviantart.com/art/Ocean-sunset-32494468

there is another wave reference you could use

i couldnt find a pciture with the colors you wanted though sorry =/

[Renevatia]

Re: Ocean test

http://scully7491.deviantart.com/art...ushes-28700982

try using those brushes maybe they'll help you

http://ryafacan.deviantart.com/art/Ocean-sunset-32494468

there is another wave reference you could use

i couldnt find a pciture with the colors you wanted though sorry =/

i will NEVER use a preset brush in the learning stage..it defeats the purpose of learning. lol

[darkshark]

Re: Ocean test

Hmmmmm, I like you Renevatia. You make art.

For more depth, since the angle of the view seems to be radial, make a falloff radial shadow/reflection on the water, because there isn't a reflection at all at this point, highlight point will be directly below the sunlight, have it fade out from there, to a deeper hue.

ps your clouds rock.

[Renevatia]

Re: Ocean test

edited v2 .need moar
btw clouds kinda sux atm

[sarahxjane]

Re: Ocean test

The color in version 2 is much better.

[darkshark]

Re: Ocean test

Look at a real sun scene, add some white highlights to caustic points on the water. Might be hard to pull off but, then again it's just a test, see what you can work up!

[Renevatia]

Re: Ocean test

Look at a real sun scene, add some white highlights to caustic points on the water. Might be hard to pull off but, then again it's just a test, see what you can work up!

ya i checked some of those,

really its not hard to mimic completely the ocean wave effect..from photos
but all the sources had really really boring looking water

i was drawing for a clear feeling ..like those..paradise places with clear turquoise water that shines the crap out of your face..and feels really refreshing to look at.

basically..I don't like real life looking stuff, want to surpass it, making things better than it can look, thats why people draw fantasy right?
so..sources can only take me so far :/

[Renevatia]

Re: Ocean test

updated ..again..with off topic stuff..but meh,
some ppl can probably guess where this is heading ;3


-experimenting new stuff-

[who_cares973]

Re: Ocean test

second one looks alot better