there will probably be another image of ted .just not this particular one.just the fact that you guys took notice of it the way that ya'll did tells me i'm going in a good direction idea wise and that i'm posting with artists that take what they do seriously. all the more reason for me to keep creating new stuff and improving on what i've learned.
ty's all day

after around 30+ years of doing 3d and 2d probably not your average 'artist'. i love constructive criticism...i hate the kind that sets the world against an artists work.a good critique is worth a million a weak criticism is a just 2 cents... flip side anything that sparks me to create something more innovative i'm all for it.funny thing was i sent this same pic to the freak creator he said something very similar to what you guys are saying.that feedback is exactly what i need to get better. anyhoo... for the most part the dark look was intentional. i actually contemplated using a black background.i think i may need to lighten up the fur (its a fur shader btw i just changed the color from white to dark blue)good tips on lighting.thanks for those.no worries i will be doing something featuring this guy in the future just not right away. there are some more kingdom come/jla/jsa characters i want to tackle first.again big thanks all around ...

I have to agree with Jr on this. It has a lot of potential. I would love to see it re-posted with the suggestions.

I have run people (Notice I didn't say "Artists") because of my constructive criticism. Artist should be able to hack it... "people" just get their feelings hurt and take their ball and go home. Lets see what you are.

I am glad that you put this character on a white background of he would have just disappeared. He is too dark. He needs better lighting.

Hollywood lighting, at it's most basic, is 3 lights. Key, Fill, Back. This image is missing at least 2 of them.
I am not sure if you used a blue light, or if the light you are using is causing the hair to highlight blue. Either way, it is a good choice. You might want to bring the light more towards his face... OR, elevate it to look like it is the moon. Then, on the opposite side, try using a complimentary color for a fill light. Also, using a complimentary color, such as an orangish color will develop action. Almost like he is coming out of the darkness on to the glow of a car interior. Or into a softly lit street. Most of the lights on the streets shine yellow to orange. If you pull off a good Key and fill light, it is likely that you will not need a back light. BUT, it has been proven to work for centuries (have movies been around that long) so Hollywoood does know something when it work. This image could go from "Meh" to "F*K Yeah" with just some lighting tweeks. When I was in school for computer animation, almost 65% of our grade was on how we lit the scene. Lighting is crucial. I am sure there is a tutorial out there that could make this image ROCK.
Like I said, I don't hate this image... I see potential... I would just like to see it in a different lighting.

thanks bunches LH

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lol...anytime... thanks backatcha bro

Heh. I remember that! Thanks for the shoutout. Great job on this badass werecat of a grandson! Great looking pelt too!