Wallpaper in progress : http://starrpersians.com/temp/sunlight.jpg
Inspired by : http://youtu.be/fx8ZKG3ybHo
Scan : http://starrpersians.com/temp/running-on-empty_ce2254215421.jpg
Vision : Its a guy in a window. For the wall.. I reversed his facing - so he's facing into a strange room, with this intense sky/sun behind him. The character himself, is a little more intense than brooding, he just doesn't see beauty/hope in the world any longer. So I make the connection of something as beautiful and life-giving as the sun, with his back to it, and a feeling of disdain. More empty than sad. You get the idea.
Dilemma:
Conceptually.. I really like this. However, I'm having issues with making him look natural as though he belongs
there, you know? The shading will have to be very strong and I lack the know-how to do that in either painting or vector
style. I am definitely seeking to perfect this wallpaper, so please give me any suggestions that fit my vision and theme
for this wall. I would like to keep the main focus on the guy and sky, of course, so the room will be empty, and there
should be no other strong focal points.
I would like to keep a dark/grungy room, with a very Graphical, almost signature-style sky and lighting. And.. I know
this is small but.. I eyes open or closed!? If I have them open then I want him to look a little pissed off. If they are
closed then I can avoid that and just have him look like he's frowning in his sleep or something. hahaha
My ideas:
Making the window more apparent, making it look like an open window instead of just a blank square.
Cut off/shape a corner into the left side to make it look more natural and fill negative space. OR Crumble/crack the
wall on the left side and open it up to more sky (probably out of my skill level as well - slightly out of theme but
would look neat)
Add another curtain to the left side.
Overall I need some damn good tips/tutorials that I havent seen before
OR
Someone needs to collab with me.