EDIT: I needed to work out some things that bothered me. So,... The colors are more luscious now, and the contrast between light and dark is stronger. The helmet should look more metallic now and I improved the shadow & light on nose, lips and right arm (the one in the back). I also fixed the proportions of his forehead.
And I changed the color of the helmet-strap (thx to ~Dracina for pointing that out).
I also added skin (by ~zellfaze) and cloth (by ~emperorwarion) textures - you may need to download for full size to actually see it, though /EDIT
I did it!
Soldier from Team Fortress 2.
I can't escape this hell So many times i've tried But i'm still caged inside Somebody get me through this nightmare I can't control myself So what if you can see the darkest side of me? No one will ever change this animal I have become - Three Days Grace, "Animal I have become"
I know he doesn't seem to consider himself anything but normal, but the song inspired me to this
Soldier-Logo from Official Fan-Site Kit Used some of these Blood-Brushes by *Falln-Stock
WIP:
Music: Three Days Grace - "Animal I have become", Maggot Kombat Time: Some hours
I'm not the best at critiquing but I'll so my best. You generally did a good job with the shading of the blood and the soft tone given the harsh theme gives the piece an interesting feel. The shadowy silhouette version of him in the back is a nice touch and it almost looks like Soldier is having a war flashback as he looks at his hands. The shading of the cloth and helmet are spot on in my opinion but I think the straps on the helmet are supposed to be brown. Looking at your step by step process, it's a shame you lost the detail and emotion of the eyes. Eyes are windows to the soul and all that jazz. So really with soldier, you have to make his mouth show most of his emotion, which can be a pain in the butt. I think you did pretty dang good.
Thanks a lot Yeah, I opted for using the helmet cause I was concerned one might not think of Soldier immediately; that's why I put the shadey non-helmet one in the background.
I like it!
I'm not the best at critiquing but I'll so my best. You generally did a good job with the shading of the blood and the soft tone given the harsh theme gives the piece an interesting feel. The shadowy silhouette version of him in the back is a nice touch and it almost looks like Soldier is having a war flashback as he looks at his hands. The shading of the cloth and helmet are spot on in my opinion but I think the straps on the helmet are supposed to be brown. Looking at your step by step process, it's a shame you lost the detail and emotion of the eyes. Eyes are windows to the soul and all that jazz. So really with soldier, you have to make his mouth show most of his emotion, which can be a pain in the butt. I think you did pretty dang good.
Yeah, I opted for using the helmet cause I was concerned one might not think of Soldier immediately; that's why I put the shadey non-helmet one in the background.