Self Portrait

[Bozzilla]

This is part of an exam at the university in 2 weeks.. I have to draw two more figures with a background..
Feedback would be nice

[BPS Morganza]

I like it, looks like you are investigating strange noises coming from the basement, from a Hardy Boys novel or something. Nice blend of cartoon lines with realistic structure.

[Diesel]

Hey Bozzilla - overall a nice piece. Here are my comments/suggestions:
I like the linework and general composition - very nice. The setting and expression on your face do imply a story happening - which I love.
Almot the whole picture fits into the standard rectangular shape EXCEPT that you've cut off part of his chest... is there a reason for that?
The shadows you've given give some nice depth to the piece, but everything seems to have the same texture. I think you should give some more texture to the walls, the shirt, and especially the railing/steps (which look like brown plastic right now).
Personally I'd probably make some of the darker areas even darker to provide more contrast, but that's a stylistic choice. And it would only make this image more "my style" than "better".

Thanks for sharing and good luck!

[Bozzilla]

thanks a lot guys!!

Diesel: well I thought the important part of a portrait/self-portrait is the face so I didn't go into detail on the chest and liked the idea of letting the colors fade out to the side.
good point with the lack of texture on the walls though!

[ghostcat]

Loving the overall look of the piece. Couple of things I noticed: the background line work is thicker than the foreground, which gives it a bit of a flat feeling. Maybe a thicker border around yourself would fix it. You've also got a bit on an Escher thing going with how the railing turns down the stairs in the background. I actually really like this effect though

[Bozzilla]

You've also got a bit on an Escher thing going with how the railing turns down the stairs in the background. I actually really like this effect though

Ha! I was hoping no one would notice it
I was totally confused when I saw it and immediately thought of Escher

[covie]

I personally really dig this. The only thing that I would nitpick in it is that the hand rail doesn't follow the same curve as the steps.

[Caimano]

Like it man, you already received good advice. According to me the only think I suggest to add is a light reflection on the glasses lens...it seems you are wearing glasses without lens

[Bozzilla]

Like it man, you already received good advice. According to me the only think I suggest to add is a light reflection on the glasses lens...it seems you are wearing glasses without lens

Very good point Simone! Thanks!

[Senji]

Its got that dynamic sketchbook freestyle feel to it, like I'm expecting it to animate into a motion reel any moment now lol. I like it alot nice job