Trying out the cut & grad style. Whatchu think?

[RHughes]

I was sent this character pin-up so that I could work up the color scheme for him. He'll be a villain in the Fallen Justice mini-series that I'm working on. I figured a character shot would be as good a time as any to take my first shot at the cut-&grad style. So, what do you think? What do I need to work on? I liked the experience and am pleased with the results, but I'm sure I'm missing something, so let me have it.

Lines by Harold Edge

Colors by me

[Missy]

The background is very cool. I like how the floor actually looks a bit 3-D.

However, the character doesn't look like a villain to me. You might want to drop some ominous shadows or lighting on him, otherwise there's nothing that screams "bad guy" here.

[drqshadow]

Agreed, it's a very bright palette for a villain.

[RHughes]

The background is very cool. I like how the floor actually looks a bit 3-D.

Pretty easy to create actually. The shapes are just a brush that I have, but then I sectioned off part of the bottom with the rectangular marquee tool and then went to the transformation menu and adjusted the perspective.

I actually had a bigger problem with the heroic stance and lack of evil in his expression more than the color scheme. The scheme itself will darken a bit when it actually comes time to color him for the book. I was more working out what I, the artist, and the boss wanted as far as a general look. Knowing the creator the way I do, there will be no doubt that this guy is dastardly. :happy:

Made a couple of changes and pushed the background back so it wouldn't be so distracting.