Ugh, f*ck. I tried my hand at vectoring (vexeling, whatever) again.



Go ahead, laugh. Constructive criticism could really be appreciated. By the way, I was kind of going for a twist of... um, realistic surrealism?

edit:
Oh, yeah. Here's the original image:



*sigh*

1. 'Realistic surrealism' is contradictory. Your piece is nowhere near surreal anyway.
2. There are so many rough edges.
3. What's with the lack of outlines / creases (shirt, hands, jeans, etc.)?

It looks unfinished mate. Whatever happened to 'attention to detail'?

Er, yeah, it is kind of unfinished. I planned on making this a progression thread.

Anyhow, I know that phrase is contradictory, I just couldn't really think of the words. I kind of wanted this to look like a detailed vector while at the same time like a cartoon.

I think my problem is that I tend to not use the "curve option" when it comes to the pen tool, haha. Oh, I also have problems applying the right colors and such, because it looks off in some parts (like the eyes). "Attention to detail" is easier said than done, but yeah, I definitely lack that here. Maybe I just need a lot more reading for tutorials until I publicly post a hideous, smelly piece like this one.

Thanks bro, I'll try working on it as soon as I can again and see if I can smooth up the edges, put more shadows, highlights, and details in, and maybe I can get the colors just right.

Lol that guy's face reminds me of this.


I agree with Mike though. But we all have to start from somewhere! Just keep practicing.