calculator

[Tyrannus]

This is my first realistic piece and i have a few questions (as well as any other C&C):

http://www.sonic.net/~mefelf/pics/calculator.gif

how can i get the sides to look more 3d? they are black rubber and i can't get the right effect of the light on them... they also have slits on the side that might help with the effect when i have time to put them in.

--i will be making a twin version with the panel up and the face exposed later.

[Edited on 25-8-2003 by Tyrannus]

[job3210]

Looking good.
Have you tried airbrushing to get the effect, or the dodge and burn tools?

[Tyrannus]

to confess the truth, a) i am a horrible painter and b) i don't really know how to use the dodge and burn tools :o
what i have been trying is masked gradients as overlays to provide a light/shadow effect.

EDIT - i didn't give much time on this one, but i think i've got it done, moving it to the show your work section

[Edited on 25-8-2003 by Tyrannus]