First timer...criticism needed...

[CivRacer95]

So...these are a few of my first photoshops. It wasn't easy to learn the ways, but in time I started to develop my talents.

I'm posting these up because I would like some criticism from you fellow PSers. I'm not nearly as experienced as any of you here, so I wanted to see where I can improve. I will note that I'm still learning with wheels, it's not an easy thing to do. I would hope that I can get some tips from a few of you here. Thanks in advance.

1st vehicle: 69 Camaro. Simple overlay on body and wheels.
2nd vehicle: 07 Silverado. Headlights, body, emblem, wheels.

[mopar man]

looks really good for your first but the camaro looks a little overdone on the paint it just looks a little bit to metalic lol other than that looks awsome keep practicing!

[CivRacer95]

Thanks!! Yeah, I've gotten a few comments wondering about the paint. Meh, I guess it's just artists taste, right? lol.

Photoshopping is pretty fun, time consuming, but really fun.

[pre98zetec]

try to stay away from using to much saturation in the paintjob.. usea little less then mess with the curve and the brightness/contrast. Too much saturation leads to unrealistic paint appearence.

[GreyGoose006]

i actually like the camaro
i wish my paint could look like that.
it is a bit too metallic looking though
kinda looks like a RC car from a toy store lol.
good work

[sunsetclassics]

Originally Posted by mopar man

looks really good for your first but the camaro looks a little overdone on the paint it just looks a little bit to metalic lol other than that looks awsome keep practicing!

Yes I agree it looks "unreal" but I think from an artistic point of view that metallic red is really hot! Very eye catching, and I love the way it brings out the shadow reflection of the trees.

I would also consider removing the telephone pole and wires so the focus is really on the Camero.