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Aesthetics Face up - Trying to draw real person look

Mar 18, 2018

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    1. Hi guys, I'm back to critique forum again. Since my previous thread has been locked, I couldn't update photos on there anymore...

      A few tools have been changed since last thread
      e.g. using the brush instead of color pencil
      And the style of coloring changed as well. I want to try different things and please let me know if the previous style looks better or the current one. Old style as below link (maybe page 2 looks better, page 1 is a bit bad looking due to lack of skill and practice)

      /threads/recent-face-up-practice.757700/

      And currently the face up style looks like:

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      Any critique is welcomed, I can always learn something from it

      Thanks
       
      #1 natsu82, Mar 18, 2018
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    2. This is great! I love the eyebrows, and the way that you have painted the individual hairs. I had a look back at your previous work and you have improved so much. Thanks for sharing! You give me inspiration to keep practicing and improving myself
       
      #2 elletheelf, Mar 18, 2018
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    3. Looks great :) eyebrows are perfect and lines in the lips look natural. I love eye makeup the most. Beautiful faceup!
       
      #3 Brave_Girl, Mar 18, 2018
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    4. !!! I love the faint veins you've done!<3
       
      #4 Aliceris, Mar 18, 2018
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    5. Wow I’m in love with this face up! The details on his face are impressive, it’s one of the best face ups I have seen so far :)
       
      #5 charly1999, Mar 18, 2018
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    6. Wow great improvement! My only advice would be to smudge the veins a bit more so they appear a bit softer/peeking out from under the skin.

      I'm not sure what materials you use on your faceups but when I paint (off-topic dolls) realistically like that I will take a slightly dampened cosmetic sponge and gently smudge the harsher lines - I sometimes paint the veins with acrylic or sometimes I use prismacolor pencils and both work well with the smudge method.

      Edit: Also the capillaries are well done! Those tend to stand out/create lines so what you've got is perfect!
       
      #6 Azael, Mar 18, 2018
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    7. I love the veins ahhh thwyret not noticable just like that, but when you look closer... That's so good. Great job.
       
      #7 mx_95, Mar 18, 2018
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    8. i really like the faceup. the eyebrows nd lips are great. what i would fix is the blushing. try adding a little less naxt time.
       
      #8 Happy Square, Mar 18, 2018
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    9. Thanks, yes, practice makes perfect! Just needs to pick up tools and get everything starts going :)

      Thank you~~:hug:

      Thank you~~:XD:

      Thanks! Glad you love it :blush

      I use the water soluted color pencil (Faber-Castell). The color is a bit strong, I'll try the sponge method next time (since I put the sealant on already for this time),:doh thanks a lot for the suggestion :hug:

      Thank you~~ :XD:

      Thanks for like it :hug: I used to use the color too light, and this time bit too much lol :sweat
       
      #9 natsu82, Mar 19, 2018
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    10. I think it looks pretty good! Great job!:):thumbup
       
      #10 NsBJDdolls, Mar 25, 2018
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    11. Wow! I LOVE those bottom eyelashes. Great job!
       
      #11 Desederata, Mar 27, 2018
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    12. Thank you :)

      Just update bit more for recent face up (full photo instead of headshot only)

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      #12 natsu82, Mar 28, 2018
      Last edited: Apr 1, 2018
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    13. WOW...that face-up is amazing! And after looking at the link, it's a stunning improvement! Keep up the awesomeness!!!
       
      #13 Madison E. Grey, Mar 30, 2018
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    14. Nice work!
       
      #14 Hamadryad, Mar 30, 2018
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    15. Looking at your old faceups, you've improved so much ! I have to say I really like your attention to detail with the veins !
       
      #15 sprog, Mar 30, 2018
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    16. What sculpt is that? :love
       
      #16 iamkathybrown, Mar 30, 2018
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    17. Thanks, everyone :3nodding:

      I'm not sure if you still can buy it, it's Miller from La Maison De Aile

      La Maison de Aile.

      I really like their sculpts
       
      #17 natsu82, Apr 1, 2018
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    18. Wow. Nice job!!!!
       
      #18 ElectricCherry, Apr 13, 2018
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    19. Thanks~

      More updates: My Dollzone Gray

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      #19 natsu82, Apr 13, 2018
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    20. I am in love with this faceup. It looks well crafted, and even more lovely with the photography skills!
       
      #20 katizua, Apr 17, 2018
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    21. Thank you :XD:

      And update: face up for Waseon

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      #21 natsu82, Apr 25, 2018
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    22. Just as lovely, the light at the tip of the lashes really helps bring focus to the eyes.
       
      #22 katizua, Apr 27, 2018
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    23. Wow those eyebrows look really good, and the lips look really good as well, just the right amount of "lines" in them!
       
      #23 Yhsaerie, May 1, 2018
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