So here they are, my steampunk couple doing their magic business. I am usually so shy and subtle with shading, I wanted to challenge myself to a dramatic lightning and I enjoyed it.
@Tesh I wish I could do a portrait like the one you're embarrassed about! It must be funny to see how your skills have improved over time 
OoooOOooooo Shiny 
I really love the concept, and I am glad you challenged yourself. You managed to create a very strong focal point Keep it up!
Edit: As for my old drawings - funny, yes... At the same time, perfectionist that I am, I cringe inwardly every time I see something I did a looong time ago. Ah, well... Important thing is I improved visibly
Perhaps for your next piece, you should prepare a tone range for yourself. Maybe five tones, ranging from very light to very dark. And then use only those tones in your drawing.
Also, make sure to separate your characters from the background and their shadows. To create a 3D look on a flat surface, items that are closer to the viewer have to be lighter, whereas items that are further in the background have to be darker. Things are a bit different for landscapes, but you can worry about that once you'll actually want to do a landscape.
Can't wait for your next drawing
So... I wanted to do a 30 min portrait exercise, and who better to be my subject than Cullen? It turned into 2 hrs... I'm pathetically slow 
I tried a different style this time around, inspired by Sephirona and The Real McGee.
MOAAAAAAAR!
OMG Tesh I woke up to this...
@Vor: Well, he's an interesting subject that happens to be very fascinating face to draw...
Great art from everyone! It's inspiring to see all of you practicing so hard. Painting I did to practice portraits from mind:
Constructive criticism very welcome =)
@ Oni - Lovely portrait! Her eyes are very expressive, and I very much like the painterly style. The only suggestion I have is to vary the colours in her skin just a bit more. Looks like both your shadows and highlights are warm. You might want to add some light blues in the highlights to make things pop.
Beautiful work Keep it up!
Wow that's really nice! I'm afraid that my skill & understanding is not sufficient to give any constructive feedback except that I like the way you paint her mouth.
Here is my Regency fashion exercise.
Wow that's pretty Vor
I love how you shade the clothings. It remind me a lot of Little House in the Prairie book illustrations 
Thank you, Ceru! 
I loved how the combination of watercolours + coloured pencil works for clothing, I'll definitely be using it more.
Vor, she looks so lovely! You are right, watercolours and coloured pencils are awesome
Beautiful work, Vor Thanks for the feedback, everyone. I was aware of the eye problem, but gave up on fixing it after several tries because I really wanted to move on. It was just supposed to be a practice piece, after all. I'll keep your feedback in mind for my next piece!
Ceru, of course you can criticize others' art even if you are a beginner. Don't be shy
Thank you, Oni and Tesh!
Oni I think what you did was best, when you're struggling with something it's better to move on and keep it in mind for the next piece. It took me some time to learn it, but now I am able to actually finish drawings! ![=]](https://lvlt.forum.bioware.com/public/style_emoticons/default/sideways.png)
Here is the finished version of Flemeth as Queen of the Raven. Shading that skirt has been tough, but also the most fascinating drawing exercise I've done up to now.
Wow Vor, that's really amazing. Bravo. Wow...
"If you please, draw me a cat!"
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Vor, the dress looks beautiful! It is great that you had such patience for the shading. It paid off wonderfully Keep it up!
Vor, the dress is absolutely gorgeous (now, please make me a sewing pattern for it...! I'm getting tired of wearing my corsets with a pair of jeans, I want .. no I need that dress !!^^)
Ceru, your drawing looks like the one on the record I listened when I was a kid
I must ask my grand-ma for this record .. and for a record player too
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