Art Ryuk (Death Note Painting Critique) Please!

[RX78]

I just finished this painting with gwash and really need to know where to take it next, or not to take it anywhere. So comments please.

[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v163/pinkindian/ryuk.gif[/IMG]

[WW2]

Eh..not bad. I like the ink wash technique you used, it sorta gives it that extra japanesey feel.
I like what you were going for too....you captured Ryuk's likeness pretty well, and him holding a giant cross is a neat composition idea.

But all in all it looks really unfinished, with the lack of a background and everything. I'm not saying you should create some elaborate scene behind him, but just having something in the back would really help.

You could just go over the back with a darker ink wash, and use just texture and contrasting shades to make it look interesting.

Maybe have him walking through a field of skulls....or something. Idk

In the end..its a pretty good start. Good luck with finishing it.

[RX78]

I decided to add a background. Im guessing that those who are familiar with Death Note might appreciate it a little more then those who are not.

[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v163/pinkindian/ryuk2.gif[/IMG]

[WW2]

Wow..that was fast, and you did a pretty good job at it.

I like the whole southwestern/hispanic style background you added, and the choice of colors used.
It actually does a nice contrast with Ryuk...who is from another demension anyways.

Nice job.