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Off The Wall / Re: Post a Random Fact About Yourself
« on: August 29, 2011, 05:46:32 AM »
I'm going to need to invest in yet another sketchbook. Again. I go through these things like Kleenex.
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Fan Creations / Re: welcome to my art can....yes art....
« on: August 28, 2011, 05:29:39 AM »
References are an invaluable tool. I use 'em, lots of artists use 'em. And I agree with the anatomy and perspective. The easiest way to practice anatomy? Draw characters NAKED! 
And I second the "hybrid drawing" question.
And I second the "hybrid drawing" question.
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Off The Wall / Re: Post a Random Fact About Yourself
« on: August 27, 2011, 06:56:31 AM »
I use Pentell mechanical pencils almost exclusively. They stopped making the style I used to buy, so now my current several-years-old pencil has a twist-eraser.
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Off The Wall / Re: Reposted Picture Thread (56K Warning)
« on: August 26, 2011, 05:25:09 AM »
Game Genie comes to mind...
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Forum Games / Re: "What Are You Thinking Now?"
« on: August 24, 2011, 10:07:39 AM »
I felt it and I'm roughly an hour from the epicenter. Shook the apartment like crazy, I had no idea what was going on.
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Forum Games / Re: CTRL+V
« on: August 24, 2011, 10:04:18 AM »==Behind the scenes==
The Viis Empire first appeared in the book series ''[[Alien Chronicles]]'' made by [[Lucasfilm Ltd.]]. Its inclusion in ''[[The Complete Star Wars Encyclopedia]]'' canonizes its existence in the ''[[Star Wars]]'' universe.
Hm.
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Off The Wall / Re: The 'How Was Your Day' Thread
« on: August 15, 2011, 06:18:15 AM »
Rain, rain, and more rain here. Not that I'm complaining. I rather like it. Managed to get some idle sketching done.
One thing I don't like is this crick in my neck that I've had since yesterday.
One thing I don't like is this crick in my neck that I've had since yesterday.
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Fan Creations / Re: VC's Artwork and Fanart Thread
« on: August 14, 2011, 08:41:29 AM »
Ah, I see I'm not the only one who will fill pages in their sketchbooks with random eyes and faces...
Anywho, Chris's haircut is looking pretty good. And I like that pendant in the bottom image.
Anywho, Chris's haircut is looking pretty good. And I like that pendant in the bottom image.
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Fan Creations / Re: welcome to my art can....yes art....
« on: August 14, 2011, 08:27:13 AM »
Alrighty... From what I've seen, you have the beginnings of a style, so keep at it. Seriously, there's a spark of talent there, so you should take pride in it and work on building it. Artists aren't made in a single day; they take years and years to develop a style and get to a point where they're considered "good" (as in, publishing good).
Your linework in some images could use some tightening up; I notice that you use a single continuous line. My advice for that? Don't. Most artists don't use a single continuous line because their hands are shaky and a single line will pick up that shakiness. Most artists will sketch a solid line; meaning they draw increments at a time, keeping it tight and making it look like a single, continuous line. This may take some practice to hammer down.
Examining your Photoshop image ("New Model P"), I can tell you that it's a step in the right direction. Photoshop skills also take a while to develop. They can be learned, so don't let it discourage you. I'm still learning coloring techniques in Photoshop and I've been working digitally for about four or five years. You got a nice lightsource going on in that image, it will just take some fleshing out to give your image depth. Best way to learn that is to observe how shadows play on objects. Using models as reference (that includes setting up action figures under a desk lamp or in front of a flashlight) will help with that.
When coloring in Photoshop, to keep your linework layer from being messed with by the coloring, set the Blending Mode (in the Layers palette, where the drop-down menu says "Normal") to "Multiply." Then, put all of your color layers beneath your linework layer. Keep your linework layer as your topmost layer.
Don't forget to just simply play around in Photoshop. Oftentimes, the best methods to achieve a specific effect are found from just fiddling around.
I'm not going to go into the same depth as everyone else has regarding your attitude toward your art; it's been said already. However, I will agree that you should take more pride in your work. You should treat each and every one of your images as if they were to be portfolio pieces. The more pride you take in your work, the more it will be reflected in your art. And don't feel bad about your current level; remember that we all had to start somewhere.
I also suggest to archive all of your images, so that way you can look back on them and see how you progress. I currently have at least fifty sketchbooks from back when I was still in high school (graduated 12-13 years ago), and I glance through them every now and then and compare the images in them to what I have lurking in my sketchbooks and portfolio now. It's interesting to track the progress that way.
Your linework in some images could use some tightening up; I notice that you use a single continuous line. My advice for that? Don't. Most artists don't use a single continuous line because their hands are shaky and a single line will pick up that shakiness. Most artists will sketch a solid line; meaning they draw increments at a time, keeping it tight and making it look like a single, continuous line. This may take some practice to hammer down.
Examining your Photoshop image ("New Model P"), I can tell you that it's a step in the right direction. Photoshop skills also take a while to develop. They can be learned, so don't let it discourage you. I'm still learning coloring techniques in Photoshop and I've been working digitally for about four or five years. You got a nice lightsource going on in that image, it will just take some fleshing out to give your image depth. Best way to learn that is to observe how shadows play on objects. Using models as reference (that includes setting up action figures under a desk lamp or in front of a flashlight) will help with that.
When coloring in Photoshop, to keep your linework layer from being messed with by the coloring, set the Blending Mode (in the Layers palette, where the drop-down menu says "Normal") to "Multiply." Then, put all of your color layers beneath your linework layer. Keep your linework layer as your topmost layer.
Don't forget to just simply play around in Photoshop. Oftentimes, the best methods to achieve a specific effect are found from just fiddling around.
I'm not going to go into the same depth as everyone else has regarding your attitude toward your art; it's been said already. However, I will agree that you should take more pride in your work. You should treat each and every one of your images as if they were to be portfolio pieces. The more pride you take in your work, the more it will be reflected in your art. And don't feel bad about your current level; remember that we all had to start somewhere.
I also suggest to archive all of your images, so that way you can look back on them and see how you progress. I currently have at least fifty sketchbooks from back when I was still in high school (graduated 12-13 years ago), and I glance through them every now and then and compare the images in them to what I have lurking in my sketchbooks and portfolio now. It's interesting to track the progress that way.
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Fan Creations / Re: No Man's Land
« on: August 14, 2011, 07:19:04 AM »
Thankfully my local hobby shop has a woodcrafting section. Do they come in a large color selection? Are they as bloody expensive as Prismas?
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Forum Games / Re: CTRL+V
« on: August 14, 2011, 07:17:28 AM »
<Karohalva> Is any of Traviss non-SW work any good?
<LtNOWIS> She wrote some Gears of War novels that I assume are terrible.
<LordHydronium> Gears of War, truly the best franchise for low-action stories where characters sit around and complain about their lots in life
<LordHydronium> "Press A to think about how the officer elite is mistreating you."
<LordHydronium> "Press Y to flashback to your single life-changing experience."
Posted on: August 13, 2011, 08:28:08 AM
ザッカス
Yep.
<LtNOWIS> She wrote some Gears of War novels that I assume are terrible.
<LordHydronium> Gears of War, truly the best franchise for low-action stories where characters sit around and complain about their lots in life
<LordHydronium> "Press A to think about how the officer elite is mistreating you."
<LordHydronium> "Press Y to flashback to your single life-changing experience."
Posted on: August 13, 2011, 08:28:08 AM
ザッカス
Yep.
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Off The Wall / Re: Post a Random Fact About Yourself
« on: August 14, 2011, 07:09:23 AM »
I have lost my admin virginity on Wookieepedia. I banned my first vandal.
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Fan Creations / Re: No Man's Land
« on: August 14, 2011, 05:03:04 AM »
Hm... oil-based, eh? What brand do you prefer? I may give them a try.
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Off The Wall / Re: The 'How Was Your Day' Thread
« on: August 14, 2011, 04:48:38 AM »
I had the apartment to myself today (still do). It was also rainy and cool; I was wearing a hoodie! A HOODIE! In AUGUST!
I do hope this weather trend continues.
I do hope this weather trend continues.
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Off The Wall / Re: Reposted Picture Thread (56K Warning)
« on: August 13, 2011, 10:12:28 AM »
That is one happy microwave.
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Off The Wall / Re: Reposted Picture Thread (56K Warning)
« on: August 13, 2011, 09:20:11 AM »
By the mists, it's EVERYWHERE!
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Off The Wall / Re: Reposted Picture Thread (56K Warning)
« on: August 13, 2011, 08:52:47 AM »
His armor is very NES boxart Megaman. Anywho...
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Off The Wall / Re: The 'How Was Your Day' Thread
« on: August 13, 2011, 05:34:18 AM »
I was actually waiting for someone to revive this topic. I would've revived it earlier, but I had nothing worthy of note to talk about.
Yesterday, after I had gotten my prescriptions filled, I find out that my insurance won't cover one of my meds anymore, so it would cost me $116 out of pocket. I'm gonna be speaking to my doctor to put me on a similar medication that's covered by my insurance. Isn't insurance grand?
Yesterday, after I had gotten my prescriptions filled, I find out that my insurance won't cover one of my meds anymore, so it would cost me $116 out of pocket. I'm gonna be speaking to my doctor to put me on a similar medication that's covered by my insurance. Isn't insurance grand?
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Fan Creations / Re: Quickie's Stuff.
« on: August 11, 2011, 05:57:47 AM »
I'll need to resize them to meet the size requirements, but what the hey? I guess I will. I got the six-colors-or-less palette pretty much figured out.
Posted on: July 26, 2011, 07:55:21 AM
I has a very big pic. All ink.
Posted on: July 26, 2011, 07:55:21 AM
I has a very big pic. All ink.
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Entertainment / Re: Superjail
« on: July 28, 2011, 08:15:35 AM »
I caught a few episodes here and there and laughed. I found it enjoyable for when I'm in the mood for some good ol' fashioned bloody gore slapstick. I'd watch more, but not having cable or satellite limits my TV viewing.
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Off The Wall / Re: Reposted Picture Thread (56K Warning)
« on: July 28, 2011, 07:09:35 AM »
Old meme is old.
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Fan Creations / Re: The new SuperJustinBros Art Thread
« on: July 27, 2011, 09:53:15 AM »
Her eyes are indeed a wee high, because if that turban is sitting atop her head, then she has no forehead. Where exactly on her head does that turban sit? From what I've observed, turbans are balanced on one's crown, you can see their forehead.
And again, at least from what I can tell with the guy, the arms are too short. When you put your arms down against your sides, where do your fingertips end? Mine end about mid-thigh. I may just have long arms, but from what I've seen, other people's arms tend to end around that same spot; mid to mid-upper thigh.
Though, your linework is very tight and your coloring is looking better.
And again, at least from what I can tell with the guy, the arms are too short. When you put your arms down against your sides, where do your fingertips end? Mine end about mid-thigh. I may just have long arms, but from what I've seen, other people's arms tend to end around that same spot; mid to mid-upper thigh.
Though, your linework is very tight and your coloring is looking better.