New style of shading (CRITIQUE NEEDED)

[Slice0Pie 815]

Critique needed really bad! I spent almost two hours on this, learning new shading techniques, and I'm actually proud, what do you guys think?

 

[Dattebayo 2,850]

Can't give a full critique, since everything that I think is off on this pic can easily be chalked up to artist style

But I do like the lighting, is very soft on the eyes

[Lucky Lass 528]

To me the shading is all blending together and not really there. I would say, don't be afraid to have some dark shading, and strong contrast that stands out and helps your character pop. Also, if we are going by the light source on her eye, and the darker bits of the hair are its shading, the light sources don't match. From her eye the light is directly in front of the character, but from the hair the light source is at her side.

Edited October 2, 2014 by Lucky Lass

[SwigglySwiggly 358]

Your shading uses too much blending. I reckon you should try blending the edges of the shadows rather than blending the whole thing.

Otherwise, GJ.

 

*EDIT*

 

I also realized your shading is too subtle, try making the shadows darker and the shine less bright.

You should also keep in mind the light source, knowing where the light comes from and where the shadows kick in.

Edited October 2, 2014 by SwigglySwiggly

[M'aiq the Liar 5,804]

Looks good, but to reiterate what others have said, it looks like there is no shading. It's all kinda blended together and there is no definite light source.

[SweetJeans88 408]

haha looks like my preferred soft watercolour brush  great job! dont be afraid to use slightly different hues for the shadows, or go darker.

[iceestarz 5,752]

Like the others have said, don't be afraid to go really dark on shadow. Contrast is good, it's all trial and error, trust me. I've started painting again and I've made some beginner mistakes.

 

Imagine you have no line work, just color. The color alone should at least give off the illusion of wear the head connects and other shaded areas. You don't have to go too far off in light and dark hues, but it seems really blended in shading. Valiant effort though, it takes a lot of practice to get right. Light sources and shading is one of the most difficult things to master.