348 Cover

[Zangetsu Kai]

Well I've been trying to learn to color and this as my latest attempt and second I have ever uploaded to the internet.
Constructive cricticism appreciated
http://img15.imageshack.us/img15/7991/348coverfd4copy.png

 

[killbill]

nice job...but i don't like the hair colour..still it looks pretty good..

 

[Mymph]

Something that might help, the body isn't one or two "forms" basically try shading in between the fingers to bring them out more for example instead of shading the whole hand the same. That goes for about everything really like clothes have folds so instead of shading the shirt as if it were one big "form" you should shade it as individual ones bringing out each form to show what it is(cloth) , where it is (on his body), how it wraps around him. Highlights help bring out forms also so try using those also. Best would be to search on these forums or deviantart and just look at how people do it,figure out how they did it and maybe even try and copy the shading and light source of somebodies art to get the hang of it. The most important thing is to take your time, it doesn't matter if you are the first one to post a new chapter coloring or the last so take your time and you will learn new things in whatever program you use instead of rushing yourself to be the first, some people can do this in 2 or 3 hours but that is because they know the program etc...
Hopefully that will help slightly, I am not very good at explaining stuff so sorry if its confusing :P

 

[- aMt -]

You have much to learn! I hope to improve, go back and show their progress!

 

[Jaime F.]

Ah constructive criticism request, definitely a good, and brave thing to ask for. Sometimes people can get carried away though, that's why I say brave, but it's always good to never take things to personal. Easier said then done, trust me I know.

Well, as far as the hair goes, I like the colors you used for it, and I think it looks interesting. The rest of the coloring is decent, but obviously there still a lot you could improve on. 1 thing I noticed, especially around Suigetsu's chin, is that the line art is intruding onto his flesh. Good line art goes a long way, especially when coloring manga, so keep that in mind. Well anyways, keep coloring, and keep trying. I'm sure as you gain more experience, you'll keep improving, so don't give up.