Hey guys,
Homework from Class 9: Use the checklist below to critique / improve your favorite painting from this class:
Concept Art Checklist:
Do I have any elements that I can use to balance my focal point? Do I need them?
Am I using leading lines and directionality to the fullest? Do they suck me into the painting? Do my leading lines pull the viewers eye to an area of importance?
Have I found references for all of the important objects in my painting?
Do I have any complicated materials in my painting? Do I have references for them, and do I understand how they react to light?
Have I chosen a palette that works with my narrative intentions?
Have I implemented a perspective grid?
Have I done a mini-brainstorm to decide what all of my elements will be and how they work / what I want them to look like?
Do I know how my character feels while they explore the environment?
Are there any metrics that I need to be aware of?
Is there any gameplay that I need to be aware of?
Have I implemented repetition where it makes sense? ( buildings etc)
Have I removed repetition where it doesn’t makes sense?
Have I varied my line thickness to make my image more visually pleasing?
Have I used perspective to make sure that all of my elements have the proper scale?
Have i quickly roughed out the composition and lighting intentions before adding details?
Have I planned the placement of my light source so that it creates the most interesting shapes for my elements?
Have I placed contrasting values in spots that draw the eye to my focal point?
Have I placed discordant shapes in spots that draw my eye to my focal point?
Have I placed discordant Colors in spots that will draw my eye to my focal point?
Do the Colors that I chose for my focal points enhance my narrative?
Do my lighting and shadows make sense with the placement of my light source?
Have I used lighting and shadows to lead my viewers eye to areas of interest?
Does the anatomy of my character make sense?
Paintovers:
