Final Development - Style Change

After feedback in class today, I have decided to challenge myself further by digitally painting my portrait in a more figurative and blended style, direct from photo reference. I will attempt to paint the hair and characters in a similar way, but perhaps leave the background and patterns contrasting this as Javier Pacheco always does.

Final Development

Continuing to add extra elements such as the characters, patterns and background in a similar style and colour scheme to Javier Pacheco.

Final Development

After flat colouring, progression to adding depth and tone.

Character References

Composition Development

Initial Sketch and Tone Studies

Photo References

I took a few photos as reference for when I sketch up my portrait. These two are my favourite positions, and I think I can exploit them nicely compositionally.

 Pose References:

Hair References: