Nightcrawler WIP- digital colors.......

[Bathill8]

Alrighty, I decided to forego my digital color resentments and take a stab at this stuff. I only have a mouse for now, so navigation isn't the greatest... any advice would be greatly appreciated.......here's what I got so far............

[Telekinetic Ketchup]

I rather like the face but the rest is just kinda bizarre, how are you coloring this?

[Bathill8]

Well, actually, that's why I posted this in the WIP section, but guess I should've explained...the face is the only part the is close to being finished....the rest has a ways to go....I'm extremely slow in doing these colors. Using a mouse and Photoshop.

[WolfSpiritZero]

I like how it's coming along so far.

[Taylea Chisum]

Wow, using a mouse sucks. I have to do that too. I like the face though. it seems to be coming right along. Not sure about the white dots in the upper right. Are you putting layers in the background?

[Bathill8]

thanks WolfSpiritZero!

Taylea: yeah, mouse does suck, but there are some really great artist out there who use them (Kizer, Adam Hughes) and they're not too awful bad?

[Telekinetic Ketchup]

Once you get used to a mouse you can have as much control as with a tablet (I used to have that) only thing you don't get is the pen pressure.

[Bathill8]

I thought about purchasing a cheap (well not to me-- $69 bucks) tablet at Walmart, but not sure....is a cheapo recommmended?

[Wo-Nellie]

Looks a little pastel right now, but it's getting there.
Side note: Can't wait to see your work on the cover to ASJ41 Web31. I imagine you'll be getting around to that one soon.

[sdowner]

Nice work, Bat. Great dimension on the shading in Nightcrawler's face- it's clear you don't need any help there.
I'd suggest getting a little more purple in the shadows on the face, and making the midtone a bit more saturated and maybe a little darker. It'll help the highlights pop more.

I hate using a mouse. HATE it. I don't think I could color with one now if my life depended on it. I'd suggest investing in a tablet- you're handicapping yourself otherwise, especially working with a painted style.

I don't think I've ever looked at your work much until now- I really dig it. Have you done any sequentials for the Big Two? I'm serious when I say it's good enough.