PAINTOVER PALS: Episode 15

Summary by Krater

The creator provides artistic critiques and paint-over advice for five digital illustrations submitted by Patreon supporters, focusing on composition, lighting, skin tones, and shape hierarchy.

From the video

Answers: How can I improve my digital painting through art critiques?

• Digital art critiques
• Painting composition and focal points
• Rendering dark skin tones
• Organic vs inorganic curves
• Abstract painting composition theory

What it concludes

• Cropping and adjusting composition helps guide the viewer's eye to intended focal points in environmental art.
• Lowering skin contrast and building it back up helps integrate glowing elements into character illustrations.
• Using reddish undertones prevents dark skin tones from looking greenish.
• Relying on highlights and bounced environmental light is more effective than shadows for defining dark skin forms.
• Balancing organic and inorganic curve shapes improves character design harmony.
• Establishing clear focal points in abstract pieces helps avoid overly centered or static compositions.