Little mermaid: Before x After

Both are about a human version of Ariel. I still like the old version, but I think the fact of the second one have a history behind make it more interesting.

obs.: The left one is my first attempt to make digital painting (look aaaall the filters I applied!). The right one was my most recent.

Underwater version: [link]

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CONTEST STUFF:

Idea: You must redo an old picture you have. more info: [link]

Category: 2. Mixed media (both were sketched and pre-painted traditionally and finalized in Photoshop )

Old: [link]

New: [link]

References used for the new one:

- eye: [link]

- face position: I downloaded the image from google, I didn't remember the link...it was a girl dressed as Little Red riding hood. If someone knows the photo, please, tell me!

- Tutorial (skin painting) by: [link] and [link]

How I improved: I learnt that every picture needs a story behind. If you have a good story behind your pic, it will be built in a more solid and cohesive way. I also learnt that Photoshop is not only for retouching and filter effects. I learned how mix my traditional and digital tecniques harmoniously. And finally, I learnt that a 72px resolution is not the best way to make a detailed illustration!