Originally Posted by SayianOozaru (Post 1286680)

Usually don't post here, but I'm having alot of trouble with this ship...

Its really big, and I'm no good at shading big things. >_<

So I was wondering if you guys could give me some hints/tips? :x

Originally Posted by Stephen

Looks like you're on the right track - now all you need to do is ditch your buddies that whine about people who us photoshop and start brushing in the sides so they look smooth.

Your buddies can sit around and talk about how hardcore they are as they spend a week doing something you can do better over 5 minutes in photoshop. Then you can tell them to get a job, and see if their boss gives a **** and a rabbit how hardcore they are.

Originally Posted by DustyPorViva

Hmm... well. First off, flat surfaces mostly have one shade, like the top of the ship shouldn't be shaded like that. It gives the impression the roof is a cylinder. You really need to study similar shapes and objects under light to get an idea of how to shade complicated things. Simple gradients aren't going to cut it. Just remember, for every protrusion there is going to be a highlight and a shadow casted. This should really be remembered with the side of the ship so you can give it some definition and shape.

Originally Posted by Elk

i would do a small version of it first then make it bigger and detail it

Originally Posted by Crow (Post 1286786)

Btw, you should actually fix your lineart before you start to color that piece o.O

Originally Posted by Tom (Post 1286815)

agreed