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[giorgi]

I made him a bit older and gave him a real beard.

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looks like scandinavian isn't it? long hair it suits
If we do not count the missing on the ear it looks nice mate

 

[giorgi]

I'm hoping that you don't think that looks realistic! Is that what you are saying?


This is too soft and blurry and there's a hard line at the bottom of the jaw line.

does it look better or same?

 

[IamSam]

does it look better or same?

So very sorry! But it's the same! You did the same type of beard as you did on your previous version. Too soft, blurry, and undefined. The jawline is "without" beard hairs. The beard is too thin and lacks definition.

Here's a shorter cut beard. It's not perfect. The hairs are a bit random for my taste. It's more color correct. It has body, definition, and depth.
A beards shading is consistent with the facial forms and lighting.

 

[giorgi]

So very sorry! But it's the same! You did the same type of beard as you did on your previous version. Too soft, blurry, and undefined. The jawline is "without" beard hairs. The beard is too thin and lacks definition.

Here's a shorter cut beard. It's not perfect. The hairs are a bit random for my taste. It's more color correct. It has body, definition, and depth.
A beards shading is consistent with the facial forms and lighting.

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maybe I can't go better at the moment. we all are not at the same level. I got your notes. somehow it doesn't get any darker and I have to work harder. So I am not going to continue showing up my progress here because it will take time. I appreciate all of your notes as advices. begginers like me need to listen any word from experienced ones
Thanks you mates for your replies and your activities. I appreciate it.

 

[IamSam]

So I am not going to continue showing up my progress here because it will take time

Looking forward to these! Keep up the good work!

 

[giorgi]

one more

 

[IamSam]

This looks much better! Good job!

Your "brushed in" beard hairs still look a little too strong and fake, but that can be adjusted!
If you have them on their own layer, you can convert it to a SO and add a Gaussian blur to soften them up.

 

[giorgi]

you can convert it to a SO and add a Gaussian blur to soften them up.

I tried and I think it looks better. thank you.