"Android finally in colors" by Tiina Ylikorpi

the hand is misproportioned... and it's NOT because of the metal... the fingers are just not LONG enough... but I must say, I love this anyways

The trick to metal is to put the highlights right against the darkest part, instead of against the middle tones. That's what gives it that shininess. This is a very cool picture, with great ideas behind it. Also very creatively designed machine parts. Keep it up!

The eye....the eye....so....so....BEAUTIFUL!!!

Just a hint with metals (not what I use, but what I've seen) avoid gradients. Use abrubt color shifts. If you really want to learn how to recreate metal, study it alot in real life. It can make a world of difference in your art. Nice picture, though.

Very nice, kind of reminds me of the anime 'Chobits.'

Good concept!

It's been a while, but if you're still struggling with metals, here's a great tutorial link I found very useful:
http://elfwood.lysator.liu.se/farp/metal2/Reflective0.htm

Dear Tiina Ylikorpi,
Would you tell me if you only work for commission when a writer asks you to draw for them. Please email the answer.I'm sorry, but I don't do comissions

Hey, I'm with you on the fact that, metal is definately hard to give some justice. I want so badly to embark on a female character, who is kinda robotic, w/a metal look, and coverings. I know, hard as crap right? I have been working on her, for soooooo long. I just can't get, "The Metal Look", the way I want it. I also want so, so, badly, for the moderator's to get thru, and post my next work peices, in the waiting que. Since I have started art school. In one of my new pics. in waiting, I finally feel I gave the jewelry it's just due. I think metals is deffinately a skill that is one of the hardest, to give that perfect real touch, but you did extremely well. I have not built up my gallery, due to the fact that, The "MD School Of The Arts" is very demanding. WHICH I LOVE! And some of my assignments from the art school, are turning out well enough. To post in my gallerey, but I hope you visit my gallery, in a month or so. Maybe they will finally have moderated my pics in.
By the way Great job, very creative on the picture, and you did well with the metal.
Star*

The metal looks fine in my opinion...

The metal looks great to me
but if ur worried about it try doing sharper highlights and playng around with shadows more
but i like it already!