Album Artwork

[Jake55778]

My only criticism is the hand - I reckon bring it up out of the ground more, and change the complexion. Otherwise, I'd by that. Or at least download it illegally

It's just detail traced over Alfycon's pic. If I were doing it myself I'd have reworked the composition, and fixed the perspective. And probably also gotten some reference for the fist. As for the complexion; I dunno why I picked blue, probably just to have it contrast with all the brown in the scene. It definately wasn't for realism.

[aflycon]

Blue fists are all the rage these days.

[luke2006]

My only criticism is the hand - I reckon bring it up out of the ground more, and change the complexion. Otherwise, I'd by that. Or at least download it illegally

It's just detail traced over Alfycon's pic. If I were doing it myself I'd have reworked the composition, and fixed the perspective. And probably also gotten some reference for the fist. As for the complexion; I dunno why I picked blue, probably just to have it contrast with all the brown in the scene. It definately wasn't for realism.

I love how you 'just' made this, like it's no big deal. It looks amazing - just fix up the things you mentioned.

Sidenote: how long did that take, and what software do you use? And mouse, or stylus?

[Jake55778]

I love how you 'just' made this, like it's no big deal. It looks amazing - just fix up the things you mentioned.

Sidenote: how long did that take, and what software do you use? And mouse, or stylus?

About 30-45 minutes, and for me that's not that long. A proper painting takes at least 2 hours, sometimes 6+ if I'm adding a lot of detail. So, yeah, a quick paintover of somebody else's design isn't too big a deal. If you wanna see what I can do when i put more time in check out my portfolio page:

*edit* Just realized my blog contains minor world 4 spoilers, so I removed the link. Sorry *edit*

I do all my drawing in Photoshop Elements 5.0, which is a cheaper, less fancy version of Photoshop CS, but it has most of the same features. I use an A6 (that's roughly 4"x6" for you crazy yanks) Bamboo Wacom tablet. It's tiny, it's cheap (well relative to most tablets) and it's lacking a bunch of features. But it gets the job done, and I prefer it to many of the larger tablets I've used; I like being able to get from one side of the canvas to the other without moving my wrist. The nib on the pan I got with it is also indestructable; I've never had to change it in 4 years of pretty much daily use.

[Sti_Jo_Lew]

Well, I'm gonna have to pick up one of those. I'll start doing computer art too! Whoo! Well, I already use AI, but that's different...

[luke2006]

I love how you 'just' made this, like it's no big deal. It looks amazing - just fix up the things you mentioned.

Sidenote: how long did that take, and what software do you use? And mouse, or stylus?

About 30-45 minutes, and for me that's not that long. A proper painting takes at least 2 hours, sometimes 6+ if I'm adding a lot of detail. So, yeah, a quick paintover of somebody else's design isn't too big a deal. If you wanna see what I can do when i put more time in check out my portfolio page:

*edit* Just realized my blog contains minor world 4 spoilers, so I removed the link. Sorry *edit*

I do all my drawing in Photoshop Elements 5.0, which is a cheaper, less fancy version of Photoshop CS, but it has most of the same features. I use an A6 (that's roughly 4"x6" for you crazy yanks) Bamboo Wacom tablet. It's tiny, it's cheap (well relative to most tablets) and it's lacking a bunch of features. But it gets the job done, and I prefer it to many of the larger tablets I've used; I like being able to get from one side of the canvas to the other without moving my wrist. The nib on the pan I got with it is also indestructable; I've never had to change it in 4 years of pretty much daily use.

You probably get bored of the compliments, but that's pretty incredible. Make a progress video of one of your artworks!

[Jake55778]

You probably get bored of the compliments, but that's pretty incredible.

Not "bored" I appreciate it every time it happens, however I do take them with a grain of salt. It's very easy to get compliments from some people, especially on the internet, and it's even easier to become complacent because of them. Besides; counting from GSCE art I'm been doing this for 6 years of education and a lifetime of personal practice, a certain level of proficiency is to be expected at this point. I've still got a long way to go to reach my goal of being able to do this professionally.

Make a progress video of one of your artworks!

(Actually not just accepted. Painted, recorded, edited and uploading as I type this. I'll post it in the art thread when it's done.)

[Hytro]

Loved the Speedpainting :O and... what picture are you guys talking about? I can only see Afly's horrible (sorry dude) drawn picture :/

[Jake55778]

This one:

[Hytro]

OH... thats good, but afly's part ruins it :/ (afly is getting the hate, sorry) xD

[aflycon]

What the hell is this!

>_<

[luke2006]

You probably get bored of the compliments, but that's pretty incredible.

Not "bored" I appreciate it every time it happens, however I do take them with a grain of salt. It's very easy to get compliments from some people, especially on the internet, and it's even easier to become complacent because of them. Besides; counting from GSCE art I'm been doing this for 6 years of education and a lifetime of personal practice, a certain level of proficiency is to be expected at this point. I've still got a long way to go to reach my goal of being able to do this professionally.

Make a progress video of one of your artworks!

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(Actually not just accepted. Painted, recorded, edited and uploading as I type this. I'll post it in the art thread when it's done.)

Haha fair enough! Very modest of you. I'll go find that vid now!