[L99Relm]

I'm trying to get better at working things out in a sketch before I start coloring. So I don't end up having to seriously alter the picture later...In this is a sketch I tried to work out how I was going to do some of the lighting too. I'd really appreciate any help you could give me on the shadows (which I kinda guessed at), anatomy (I'm not sure about the legs), or anything else you think looks weird. Thanks.

[Laemtao]

hi there.. one thing i'd like to point out before you paint it. Shouldnt the scabbard be on his rightside? Since he's holding the sabre/katana with his left hand.. i would think it highly unlikely that he could pull his sword out quickly and efficiently if it was on his left side..

Just my $0.02 ...

As for painting tips.. i shall leave that to the "masters" of the forum.

great sketch overall


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Mo

[L99Relm]

Laemtao, your probably right about the scabbard. However, I like the way it looks now (hmm). Your comment also brought to my attention that I made him left-handed when he's supposed to be right-handed >_< (maybe I could just flip the whole thing horizontally).