Lean's Graphics Gallery: Star Wars Model Kit Comps

Thanks for pointing those things out. Though I must admit that these photos take the shit out of me since I can't see all details.

My senses tell me that I should request for a better resource picture next time.

I'll go with revision, Lean. The outcome really does looks weird when opposed to the source pic, but I'd blame it on the quality of the source pic and the lighting it has. I would recommend you to revise just the facial area as the remaining areas are well above OK. (the hair rules)

It's hard to tell why it's not looking right, but personally I think it's all about the shadows and lightings on her face. Her facial elements looks fine already, but the shadows/lightings on her face can really make a difference in terms of the "impression" you get from looking at the face.

I made some adjustments for now and I should put some layers to create that bridge in the girl's nose.

Did a few adjustments and...



The girl became fairer since I "reduced" the cut-away layers and "did my own style" (as my client puts it) by decreasing the shade layers opacity to 5%. I felt that the portrait lost detail, but I guess it's better than the first one. I added a nose bridge, had the eyes smaller, tweaked the left cheek and added player accessories.

Currently working on the nose to make it look pointier and not squashed.

Commentz plz.

The final, renowned version.



-Fixed skintone
-Added nose depth
-Added eyebags
-Decreased shadings
-Added custom tattoos and player accessories (must have CustomArt installed)

Hair and nose needs some tweaking . (also maybe the lower lip or the chin?)

- Well, it certainly looks a lot better than before. This time I'd still rather look at the real pic.

I'll probably shoot myself later for saying this, but I agree with MikeMan. The left side of the chin looks a bit off and the hair could do with some more detail. The lower lip also looks a little weird, if you compare to the original the shape of her bottom lip is pretty consistent... whereas on that one it starts off going one way then its almost like another lip is added on top of it. The teeth look better, overall you could probably give it to him as is and he'd be happy. I'm just nitpicking really.

I really laughed at this:

I'll probably shoot myself later for saying this, but I agree with MikeMan.

Thanks for the pointers, Jae. I personally felt that this one looks more toony, but better in some ways. I showed the file to the client a few minutes ago. And he liked this version as it is. So uhh, next time I'll be demanding for a better resource photo. Or better yet, I'll steal one from my client myself.

Apparently he preferred vectors with less level of shades. I don't know why. The lower lip lacked shades but it's still fine with him.

This first client of mine is a fellow engineering graduate (and also teaches college students), -- whom I teach Photoshop into because he prefers doing still graphics in PowerPoint 2007. I admire the enthusiasm he shows when he does stuff in PowerPoint, and I told him to study something else and I'll be teaching him for free. But he turned it down.


The girl on the left is the girl I just vectored.

and the same girl as she was first depicted by the client in Powerpoint:


One can do the same vector graphics in PowerPoint but I keep on telling him that you cannot go beyond 1024x768 (or your monitor's highest resolution) when doing graphics in PowerPoint.

Well, case closed. I'm really looking forward for payment.

Maybe the reason you had trouble was because you didn't steal the resource photo. It makes you lose your 'edge' or mojo when not stealing.

Nice work nice girl Lean

i blame the client... from what i've read, it's a supposed gift for his girlfriend yet the only pic that he could give you is worst than the ones that you have stolen for your earlier vectors (regarding lighting, details, resolution and such) it even looks as if it was the girl who took her own picture for christ's sake (based on her arm position)...

my advice is to view your friend's profile on social networking sites like friendster, multiply, or facebook, find his girlfriend's account and steal a pic of her that is most suitable for vector art... it's a win-win, you get your mojo back (by using stolen material again) and a better base pic to work upon... try to even ask him more money for the "extra research" that you did...

my advice is to view your friend's profile on social networking sites like friendster, multiply, or facebook, find his girlfriend's account and steal a pic of her that is most suitable for vector art... it's a win-win, you get your mojo back (by using stolen material again) and a better base pic to work upon... try to even ask him more money for the "extra research" that you did...

You never fail to make me laugh Glen.

The vectored picture is much more prettier than the original pic btw i really liked it i hope i could do those things like you ive been practising lately but i cant seem to make it as good as yours

The vectored picture is much more prettier than the original pic

No offense to Lean's work but, Kris are you blind?

what's up guys? Lean told me to post some of my works here in NLSC, and since i don't want to start a new thread for stuff i may probably not update anymore... i decided to hijack his instead (just kidding, Lean also gave me the go signal to post it here)...

below are some of the stuff i did, and contrary to Lean's... the base pic i used were all granted with permission and not just stolen materials...


Layer count: 285
base pic can be seen here: http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=3 ... =605051240



Layer count: 63
base pic can be seen here: http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=3 ... =605051240


i already knew the basics on how to make vector art before, but reading Lean's tutorial and actually applying it to my works sure made them a lot better... it ironically cuts out the "crap" of other tutorials i read even though it's made by a dude who calls himself "Crappystuff"...


obama-inspired "grunge" avatar


for those who wants to make vector art, just read the tutorial, try it personally, and don't get easily discouraged... at 1st it would really seem that the shapes you are making are going nowhere, but as soon as those layers pile up it would only get better... oh, and don't rush it...

Nice works there Lean. Keep it up

do you even read, dei?

Glen, the first one is the best.

Where can I find the tutorial?

Here are the tutorials I wrote so far:

Vector Art

Comic Book Coloring Tutorial

EDIT: Seen these off-the-hook vector art from Glen on Facebook, I'll say it again man. These are great stuff.

Here are the tutorials I wrote so far:

Vector Art

Comic Book Coloring Tutorial

EDIT: Seen these off-the-hook vector art from Glen on Facebook, I'll say it again man. These are great stuff.

salamat pogi I'll be practicing soon

New pass-time project on the works:

Awesome stuffs there Glen.

Lean, is that Jeff Hardy?

yeah Lean,is That Jeff Hardy? or the Enigma character on DotA?

Yes that is Jeff. Though I tend to apply a style I've seen somewhere on that particular art.

Lean, i just simply love your work, you are an inspiration for me, especially when it comes to vectors, logos.....love your passion! Keep it up man!