Sloth head study

Alright, now time to "sloth head" the comp. I used the same process (volume blocks).

Let's wireframe the face (it will help to bring the shadows/lights, i think).

Okay, now i integrate it in the values comp i did before.

Adding light to the face.

Observing the contrast.

And... i think i am off topic here...

Values study.

I´m reviewing it in terms of values, following a suggestion from Jaison (thanks man). So i start reviewing the sketch simplifying the entire form as if i was drawing stone blocks/simple geometric shapes in volume thinking of the perspective/angle of the pose (like a sculpture... easier said than done :)).

Now lets think of values, and, there it goes.

Taking down the lines opacity...

Step by step exercise to lasso + gradient

1. Lowering sketch line opacity

2. Gradient values

3. Base color

4. Skin hues

5. Skin light hue

6. Darkening overall tonality

Studying the portrait, sketching and making an attempt at the values.

Experimenting with the gradient and lasso tool.

Sloth sketches to study the form of the animal's face.

Following Digitalarttranch suggestion about lowering some bright values.

Color comp review for the light areas.

Color Comps

I'm currently studying digital painting at the Oatley Academy (as a matter of fact i'm just starting).

So here goes the first homework assignment - 4 color comps.
I researched the references on Google (hope it´s all right).

Fancy Joker Sloth

Hello.

Just got here.
This is the place where i´ll share my digital art progress.
Maybe this will be a good experience.