Thanks for the tips 406nova. I totally realize perspective and proportion are crucial, it's like a never ending battle haha. I actually do use the pastel/baby powder/q-tip, pad method, both of the Olds' were done a few years ago, hence the lack of experience with this method. The Mustangs gradations are a lot smoother than the Chrysler's I think I used a ton more baby powder, (and fixative). Along with these old skool techniques, I'm trying to dabble in computers. I find using photoshop as a rendering medium is a little harder for me to do, practice makes perfect though. As a professional I'm also trying to learn some fundamentals of 3D Modeling, which again I need more practice.
Thats where I look up to people like Kris Horton (Modeling) and Ben Hermance (Digital Rendering). Thanks Ben for your comments, I've been looking at your stuff for a while now, and it's amazing.
Jimmy Smith is one of my favorites too, your absolutely right, some things are a little out of proportion and perspective, but it's awesome.
Steve Stanford is also amazing, his technique for color and presentation is just out of this world, it's so clean.
It's awesome to talk to you guys, I don't know why I haven't done it sooner. Once again, thanks for the critiques.
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