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I painted a character from my graphic novel but not happy with it, could I get some opinions please?
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this post was submitted on 02 Jun 2024
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You have a good sense of color and design, but you need help with anatomy and perspective.
There are a TON of good books out there, but I'd also suggest reading some of the masters of the form:
Russ Manning
Dave Stevens (who apprenticed with Manning)
Steve Rude
https://store.3dtotal.com/products/beginners-guide-to-comic-art-characters