Let out the ARTIST in you!!!!

[Maximilianus]

I've just finished the following birthday card for a friend who is a harpsichordist and Latinist, therefore the harpsichord and greeting in Latin:


http://i1005.photobucket.com/albums/af178/maxicastro/Birthday%20Cards/Harpsichord-beside-autumn.jpg

[Beautifull]

Man, I keep disappearing for too long. Sorry guys...

An interesting concept form an interesting mind, Beau. It would be equally interesting to see how it further develops http://smiles.kolobok.us/standart/yes3.gif
Thanks! As always, I value your opinion. :D

http://www.online-literature.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=1221&pictureid=9507
Wow! What a magnificent cake! I couldn't have done better. I would have been ecstatic to have someone make me a cake like this. ;)


Too much thinking may be right Beau, but what a great idea and execution! The raw black and white linework and vast blank distance between the figures that really gives it impact.

Thanks. I plan to put a background, but I can't think of any good background to put...will it stay blank??? GASP!


Beau, I really like your concept.
Thanks. :)

@ beautifuli - I think your concept is really very interesting, as if the past and future are looking at each other through the mirror of present.
Thanks! Yes, it's because I've been thinking too much of the past. And I also remember at one point in my life, I wondered and wanted to know so bad where I would end up. Too much thinking....grrr. lolz.

Thanks everyone for your feedback. :P

[MystyrMystyry]

That's cool Max - very fluid :) I like the informal slightly wonky font too.


Beautifull said:

Thanks. I plan to put a background, but I can't think of any good background to put...will it stay blank??? GASP!

I tried this, but I can't guess how you want the figures coloured (and also because you're the gradient master around here):

http://i1134.photobucket.com/albums/m605/mystyrmystyry/a-1.jpg


I admit it - I'm becoming a bit obsessed, but it isn't a problem (it isn't, honest!):

http://i1134.photobucket.com/albums/m605/mystyrmystyry/ko.jpg

http://i1134.photobucket.com/albums/m605/mystyrmystyry/ok.jpg

[Maximilianus]

Beau, the future is unset. We usually ignore where we'll end up. One year ago you could have hardly imagined you'd be doing what you're doing now, and nonetheless you're doing it. Let the river take you, but always wear a life jacket, in case you need to swim out of it :)

Mystyr, your abstract creativity knows no boundary, and the background to Beau's sketch looks appealing too http://smiles.kolobok.us/standart/ok.gif


That's cool Max - very fluid :) I like the informal slightly wonky font too.
Fluid wonky thanks! http://smiles.kolobok.us/standart/thank_you.gif

[Maximilianus]

I keep wondering why I keep doing birthday cards for people I'd never get any sort of present from on the day of my own, but here's one I did for Sophie. I'm thinking the only justifiable reason is the sheer practice involved:


http://i1005.photobucket.com/albums/af178/maxicastro/Birthday%20Cards/Ponyo20para20Sophie.jpg

[MystyrMystyry]

A Surrealist Birthday Card!

I'd go with that Max. There seems to be a niche for them - the more surreal the better I reckon.

[ave d]

Here's some stuff I've done:

http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_MBsynumf6SQ/SKbFS8RhGhI/AAAAAAAAAAQ/h_Yq_eewMsc/s1600/paint-1.JPG

http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_MBsynumf6SQ/SN4nY6Yf4HI/AAAAAAAAAEg/eIdYaYmDsGw/s1600/scut-24.jpg

http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_MBsynumf6SQ/SX5oIk1_0hI/AAAAAAAAAFw/__En6d2ucSI/s1600/scut1-15.jpg

http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_MBsynumf6SQ/S3rAjkbqWPI/AAAAAAAAAQ0/G3A5tvtMjew/s1600/burb.gif

http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_MBsynumf6SQ/SlK6jJky-qI/AAAAAAAAAGg/3MlqRPysijo/s1600/zid2.jpg

http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_MBsynumf6SQ/SOKXYjc6GfI/AAAAAAAAAEo/fQAQTFD9OeY/s1600/scut-5.jpg

[MystyrMystyry]

Hey, that's cool Ave!

Here's an alien cottage in the alien woods (true!)

http://i1134.photobucket.com/albums/m605/mystyrmystyry/1oo2.jpg

[Gilliatt Gurgle]

I keep wondering why I keep doing birthday cards for people I'd never get any sort of present from on the day of my own, but here's one I did for Sophie. I'm thinking the only justifiable reason is the sheer practice involved:
.....



Max, first it's nuclear annihilation of "Charlotte" Bronte? and now rocket propelled sprites from a cake. In the words of Arte Johnson; "Verrry interesting..."


Here's some stuff I've done:
......



Some hand drawn work for a change. What mediums are you using?


Hey, that's cool Ave!

Here's an alien cottage in the alien woods (true!)



Hehe Nice MM. Is that a stump in the foreground?

[Maximilianus]

A Surrealist Birthday Card!

I'd go with that Max. There seems to be a niche for them - the more surreal the better I reckon.
Thanks Mystyr! I suppose surrealism has an attractiveness of its own, as well as alien cottages in alien woods :)


Here's some stuff I've done: (...)
What you do has a very special touch, ave.


Max, first it's nuclear annihilation of "Charlotte" Bronte? and now rocket propelled sprites from a cake. In the words of Arte Johnson; "Verrry interesting..."
Thanks for the comment, Gilliatt! The missile's ultimate purpose was actually to avenge Charlotte; not to annihilate her :p And the sprite just wanted to come out of there! :)

[Varenne Rodin]

Wow. I don't know where to begin. Max, I love your cards! They make me laugh and/or smile. I hope to see many more of them!

Mystyry, the tree stump is my favorite part. It almost looks like someone or something could climb down inside of it. I also liked your triangle/pyramids in the previous post. They reminded me of rubix cubes. The most complex ones ever, and in pyramid form.

Ave d, I can't properly express how much I love your drawings. There is so much detail. So many things going on. It's like poetry, or stories. It reminds me of my brother's art. I'm going to look at your pictures over and over. :)

[ave d]

Thanks for the compliments, all!


Some hand drawn work for a change. What mediums are you using?

No.1 is watercolor and ink (Pigma Micron 005 pen) on a piece of brown paper bag.

No.s 2, 3 and 6 are the same very fine point (0.2 mm) pens in sketchbooks of varying sizes. I like to draw small (maybe it's because I learned how to draw by doodling in the margins of my school notebooks), and blown up scans don't really give a good sense of that:

http://www.princeton.edu/~ddunham/art/drawing%20001.JPG

No.3 was done with a mouse in some primitive online drawing application (I forget which).

No.4 was done with sharpie markers on an 8 1/2 x 11 sheet of paper. That one is a collaboration with a good friend of mine.


Here's an alien cottage in the alien woods (true!)

I like it. Reminds me a little of "magic eye" posters.

[Maximilianus]

Wow. I don't know where to begin. Max, I love your cards! They make me laugh and/or smile. I hope to see many more of them!
Your wishes are orders! The following are recent birthday animations:


http://i1005.photobucket.com/albums/af178/maxicastro/Birthday%20Cards/cat-and-cake-for-Jess.gif

http://i1005.photobucket.com/albums/af178/maxicastro/Birthday%20Cards/Anim_Dragonfly_playing_harmonica.gif

http://i1005.photobucket.com/albums/af178/maxicastro/Birthday%20Cards/Anna27s2023th20b-day20sign20in20sno.gif


The last one is written in Finnish (for a Finnish friend) and it means "Happy birthday dear Anna." The previous dragonfly playing the harmonica would be autobiographic if I didn't keep postponing my learning how to play a harmonica :p
You could get one of your own if I knew your birthday! :sosp: :D

[MystyrMystyry]

Thanks Varenne, Ave, and Max :)

Do you submit to any Greeting Card sites Max? Something to consider...

This was supposed to have sculptures in it sort of like Easter Island, but I haven't got them to look right yet.

http://i1134.photobucket.com/albums/m605/mystyrmystyry/tropicalmorning.jpg

[Maximilianus]

Wondtastic even without sculptures in it! Perfect greeny palm leaves and grass! :cheers2:


Thanks Varenne, Ave, and Max :)
http://smiles.kolobok.us/personal/hi.gif


Do you submit to any Greeting Card sites Max? Something to consider...
It hadn't crossed my mind http://smiles.kolobok.us/artists/just_cuz/JC_thinking.gif I wonder if such sites pay you for it http://smiles.kolobok.us/standart/scratch_one-s_head.gif I could really use an extra income! :p

[Kyriakos]

You are improving fast, Mystyrmystyry :) Already looks very good.

This is an ancient roman miniature set:

http://i.imgur.com/c1r1O.png

[Beautifull]

Man! I need to stop disappearing!!! X(

Ave d, your stuff is so creative! I love it!



Beautifull said:
Thanks. I plan to put a background, but I can't think of any good background to put...will it stay blank??? GASP!
I tried this, but I can't guess how you want the figures coloured (and also because you're the gradient master around here ):

Thanks for the background! It's nice, and I think it fits perfectly with my theme. And am I really the gradient master? I hadn't known! :lol: But I have started to color the figures, but I'm not finished yet. I'll post when I do finish....whenever that is. XD


Beau, the future is unset. We usually ignore where we'll end up. One year ago you could have hardly imagined you'd be doing what you're doing now, and nonetheless you're doing it. Let the river take you, but always wear a life jacket, in case you need to swim out of it :)

Mystyr, your abstract creativity knows no boundary, and the background to Beau's sketch looks appealing too.


Thanks for the encouraging words, Maxey. They always give me a boost. And your cards are so cute! You're getting really good at them!


You are improving fast, Mystyrmystyry :) Already looks very good.

I agree! And As always, I love your miniature sets! They're so detailed. XD

As for me, I still do draw. Here's one I just finished a couple of days ago. I plan to color it later. Hey Max, do you think you could give it a transparent background? :

http://fc03.deviantart.net/fs71/i/2012/082/e/5/arturo_by_kyeire-d4tj24y.jpg

[Maximilianus]

Man! I need to stop disappearing!!! X(
Sure do! http://smiles.kolobok.us/standart/acute.gif


Thanks for the encouraging words, Maxey. They always give me a boost. And your cards are so cute! You're getting really good at them!
Thank you too! http://smiles.kolobok.us/standart/thank_you.gif


As for me, I still do draw. Here's one I just finished a couple of days ago. I plan to color it later. Hey Max, do you think you could give it a transparent background?
Sure could! Gimme some days and I'll find me some time along the weekend :)

[Varenne Rodin]

Your wishes are orders! The following are recent birthday animations:


http://i1005.photobucket.com/albums/af178/maxicastro/Birthday%20Cards/cat-and-cake-for-Jess.gif

http://i1005.photobucket.com/albums/af178/maxicastro/Birthday%20Cards/Anim_Dragonfly_playing_harmonica.gif

http://i1005.photobucket.com/albums/af178/maxicastro/Birthday%20Cards/Anna27s2023th20b-day20sign20in20sno.gif


The last one is written in Finnish (for a Finnish friend) and it means "Happy birthday dear Anna." The previous dragonfly playing the harmonica would be autobiographic if I didn't keep postponing my learning how to play a harmonica :p
You could get one of your own if I knew your birthday! :sosp: :D

Haha. I love them, Max! Terrific! My dad was a harmonica player. My birthday is June the first. :D

[Varenne Rodin]

Thanks Varenne, Ave, and Max :)

Do you submit to any Greeting Card sites Max? Something to consider...

This was supposed to have sculptures in it sort of like Easter Island, but I haven't got them to look right yet.

http://i1134.photobucket.com/albums/m605/mystyrmystyry/tropicalmorning.jpg

I love the atmosphere, M! So much depth.

[Maximilianus]

Haha. I love them, Max! Terrific! My dad was a harmonica player.
http://smiles.kolobok.us/standart/thank_you.gif http://smiles.kolobok.us/standart/ok.gif


My birthday is June the first. :D
Scheduled! http://smiles.kolobok.us/personal/paint.gif

[Maximilianus]

Hey Max, do you think you could give it a transparent background?
More or less like this:


http://i1005.photobucket.com/albums/af178/maxicastro/My%20General%20Artwork/arturo_by_kyeire-d4tj24y.png

[Varenne Rodin]

Thank you, Maxi!

Here's a commission I just finished. The Beatles Yellow Submarine. :)

http://www.online-literature.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=1232&pictureid=9529

http://www.online-literature.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=1232&pictureid=9533

http://www.online-literature.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=1232&pictureid=9531

[Maximilianus]

Wow!!
Woohoo!!
http://smiles.kolobok.us/artists/just_cuz/JC_you_rock.gif
http://smiles.kolobok.us/standart/clapping.gif

[MystyrMystyry]

Amazing linework there Beau! :) And glad you enjoyed the background

That submarine's just Brilliant Var! :) What dimensions is it?

I made some rings dance (actually I just really needed to use the sky before I forgot about it, but I'm happy with the simplicity of the design):

http://i1134.photobucket.com/albums/m605/mystyrmystyry/E12.jpg

I ended up using completely different sculptures for the island - but it's still a work in progress:

http://i1134.photobucket.com/albums/m605/mystyrmystyry/tropicalmorningg.jpg

[Varenne Rodin]

Thank you, Max! Thank you, Mystyry! It's about 9 inches long, 6 inches tall.

I love your sculptures, Mystyry! Those rings look fantastic. If they were candy, I would eat them.

[Maximilianus]

Dancing rings look neat. The transparent sculptures have a lively appearance that reminds me of the aliens from the predator movies, when they become sort of semi-invisible and lurk their preys from among the trees... such mumbo jumbo to say I like it by means of a derailing mind making connections with movies :p

[MystyrMystyry]

http://www.online-literature.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=1232&pictureid=9529

http://www.online-literature.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=1232&pictureid=9533

http://www.online-literature.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=1232&pictureid=9531

It's great! I really like the water texture in the middle too - it seems to stand out more in the second photo. Was it difficult?

Thanks again Max :)

[Kyriakos]

Very interesting sculptures. One of Cthulhu would be welcome too :D

Here are some more stuff: Medieval Japanese, Industrial Japanese, Ancient Roman and Medieval Chinese:

http://i.imgur.com/iTOex.png

[MystyrMystyry]

I like the medieval Chinese Kyriakos! :)

Monster Planet:

http://i1134.photobucket.com/albums/m605/mystyrmystyry/aa-1.jpg

[symphony]

I like to draw small (maybe it's because I learned how to draw by doodling in the margins of my school notebooks), and blown up scans don't really give a good sense of that:

http://www.princeton.edu/~ddunham/art/drawing%20001.JPG


I absolutely love doodles like that!
If I could only... *sigh* :frown5:

[Maximilianus]

I picked a gloomy picture of somewhere's woods and tried to give it a more mystic aspect. The B.C. Rich Warlock ain't mine either, whereas my logo carvings on it, flames, and embers are :)


http://i1005.photobucket.com/albums/af178/maxicastro/My%20General%20Artwork/BC-Rich-Warlock-from-pyre-in-mirkwo.jpg

When the embers fell
The once damp went sere
By a tune severe
From a pyre's spell.

Then the mirk crossed swords
With a Warlock's flame,
And the six-string dame
Loudly scorched the hordes.

Alas, the shames were tall!
Till a pick struck fears
In the deaf's dead ears...
And their pride shrank small.

[Maximilianus]

The guitars are clipart I got during a virtual quest, which from top to bottom are a Jackson King V, a B.C. Rich Warlock, and a Dean VMNT Double Neck. The rest was done by Monsieur Maximilien (that would be me in French :p)


http://i1005.photobucket.com/albums/af178/maxicastro/My%20General%20Artwork/Electric-Exclamation.jpg

'Tis the day of choice
For the mute to choose:
Be it mutely voiced,
Be it soundly loose.

The three in lament
From the sphere below.
All around lays bent
But one straight to go.
Twenty-four and tempest
From the sphere below.
Lo! They glide unplugged,
And withal they glow!

They all three, they aimed
For a void unraveled.
Three conjoined exclaimed,
One exclaim has traveled.

Hark their wistful throe!
Lo! The plectrums shredding
One last tune bestowed!

[Maximilianus]

Monster Planet: (...)
A pretty cool render, with a monstrous touch as a monster planet should have :)


Wow! That's really cool, nice job to both!
Thank you!

[aliengirl]

Gosh! I have not been here for some days and have missed you all. Good to be back and find so many wonderful works. :hurray:

@ Monsieur Maximilien - The flaming guitars look magical. The dark woody background is mysterious, as if some unseen power is lurking in the shadows and is kept away by the magical embers and flames. And your poems are as fascinating as your art work mon ami.

@ Varenne - I like the yellow submarine but the waves really won my heart. How nicely textured!

@ MM - Which monsters inhabit that wondrous monster planet of yours? I'd like to see some vividly colored monsters too. And the green rings seem to whirl on an ocean floor. But the palm island is my favorite. Cool!

Thank you all for sharing your beautiful works. :cheers2:

[MystyrMystyry]

I agree with Alien Girl Max - and thankyou both! :) Funny about choosing guitars Max - I was looking at some 3D models of them on Friday (couldn't find what I was looking for though - your pictures are far beyond than what I was considering so it's all good).

I've done quite a few pikkies, but I'm too scared to upload anything because my internet's been totally flaky this past week: spent far more time getting 'can't connect' pages than things I want and need to see. (My phone's doing exactly the same thing so it's a network fault. Just posting this might going to take half an hour so... :( )

[Maximilianus]

Gosh! I have not been here for some days and have missed you all.
http://smiles.kolobok.us/remake/bye.gif http://fc03.deviantart.net/images/i/2003/49/a/b/Hug_emoticon___v2


@ Monsieur Maximilien - The flaming guitars look magical. The dark woody background is mysterious, as if some unseen power is lurking in the shadows and is kept away by the magical embers and flames. And your poems are as fascinating as your art work mon ami.
That interpretation is quite the meaning I had intended to convey in the first place... I think you've been reading monsieur's mind :p merci, ma chérie :)


I agree with Alien Girl Max - and thankyou both! :)
http://smiles.kolobok.us/personal/hi.gif


Funny about choosing guitars Max - I was looking at some 3D models of them on Friday (couldn't find what I was looking for though - your pictures are far beyond than what I was considering so it's all good).
Finding guitar pix with some depth has proved to be quite a feat, since most pix online are two-dimensional. However, after extensive searches I have found a few interesting pix, like the ones I used in the above posted pieces. My editions look similar to the originals I found, though oftentimes I have to kill backgrounds and change colors to suit my needs, and of course turning them into transparent PNGs allows for many more interesting creations. If you want I can pack and send them to you if you think they can be of some use to your purposes. I've also found a couple of TAMA Bubinga drum kits in transparent PNG, harpsichords, and cellos I'm planning to work on as soon as the tight schedule looses some of its weight. By the way, I got better results by googling specific models, like the ones I mentioned above ;)


I've done quite a few pikkies, but I'm too scared to upload anything because my internet's been totally flaky this past week: spent far more time getting 'can't connect' pages than things I want and need to see. (My phone's doing exactly the same thing so it's a network fault. Just posting this might going to take half an hour so... :( )
I've seen that behavior in wireless services like the ones most of my classmates have. They often complain about being unable to keep a steady connection. I have a wired broadband that comes through my telephone line and although it's not very fast, it's stable almost always. I think wireless is much affected by climate conditions and other kinds of interference, though that's hereabouts, as I ignore how things operate up there. Anyway, on Friday I got my shoulder clapped by a US teacher who'll be staying with us for a while, and now I feel really international :p :D

[Beautifull]

*facepalm* I did it again....XD I disappeared.

Thank you Maxey! :D I'm working on coloring it. :) And your guitars look awesome. You really put a spark to your work! :lol: And your poem was quite enjoyed by yours truly. :)


Amazing linework there Beau! :) And glad you enjoyed the background

Thanks Mystyr! Your work is always beautiful!

[Kyriakos]

Another take on the Hagia Sofia :)

http://i.imgur.com/XRKPv.png

[Maximilianus]

Thank you Maxey! :D I'm working on coloring it. :)
I'll be waiting! :)


And your guitars look awesome. You really put a spark to your work! :lol: And your poem was quite enjoyed by yours truly. :)
:p Thank you Beau http://smiles.kolobok.us/personal/hi.gif


Another take on the Hagia Sofia (...)
Lighting and shading give a certain mysterious touch. Good job! :thumbs_up

[aliengirl]

That interpretation is quite the meaning I had intended to convey in the first place... I think you've been reading monsieur's mind :p merci, ma chérie :)

There seems to be some telepathic communication going on. :p That's what we call here "dil se dil ko raah hoti hai", which means "there is a connection between kindred hearts". :grouphug:


Anyway, on Friday I got my shoulder clapped by a US teacher who'll be staying with us for a while, and now I feel really international :p :D

Glad to hear it mon cher. You deserve it. :thumbs_up

[aliengirl]

Another take on the Hagia Sofia :)

http://i.imgur.com/XRKPv.png

It's beautiful Kyriakos, especially the cloudy sky.

[Kyriakos]

Thank you both :)

[stephofthenight]

lovely max I like the first Guitar image a lot I could see it as a big band album cover :) You are so very talented

[Maximilianus]

There seems to be some telepathic communication going on. :p That's what we call here "dil se dil ko raah hoti hai", which means "there is a connection between kindred hearts". :grouphug:
It must be so :) Here we say "tenemos piel," which roughly means something like "our skins are not allergic to each other" ... yeah, at times we may say peculiar things in the hereabouts :sosp: :p


Glad to hear it mon cher. You deserve it. :thumbs_up
Thank you!


lovely max I like the first Guitar image a lot I could see it as a big band album cover :)
Thank you lovely Stephy. I was actually having a similar image in mind when I did it. Probably both our minds are kinda connected too :)


You are so very talented
And you too.

[Maximilianus]

http://smiles.kolobok.us/artists/just_cuz/JC_thinking.gif Wondering if shades and glows look correct on the following:


http://i1005.photobucket.com/albums/af178/maxicastro/Famous%20People/Simone-Simons-Collage-3.jpg

[Kyriakos]

Does this new style look better than the previous one? :)

http://i.imgur.com/CqeHp.png

[Kyriakos]

Currently working on the Byzantine set :)

http://i43.tinypic.com/15wl5qg.png

[MystyrMystyry]

It's an okay idea and execution Max, but the floor tiles are a bit, ya know, laundry floorish. Also the right and bottom head distortions are a little extreme. Otherwise cool :)

I'm not sure about 'better' Kyriakos - just as good really :). Have you tried a futuristic or fantasy set? (just curious)


3D doodle in ZBrush I made yesterday, though the purpose was about reflections it seems to look like an unearthed ancient relic to me:

http://i1134.photobucket.com/albums/m605/mystyrmystyry/eerr.jpg

[Kyriakos]

I think that now it is a lot better :)

http://i.imgur.com/rnX0f.png

[Beautifull]

I think that now it is a lot better :)

http://i.imgur.com/rnX0f.png

Wow! That's awesome, K!!!!

[symphony]

I think that now it is a lot better :)

http://i.imgur.com/rnX0f.png

Looks so mysterious and strong! Beautiful work, Kyriakos.

[Gilliatt Gurgle]

...3D doodle in ZBrush I made yesterday, though the purpose was about reflections it seems to look like an unearthed ancient relic to me:



A genetic hodgepodge of blue whale and a ninja turtle.


I think that now it is a lot better :)

...


You may recall in the past when I inquired about the possibilty of generating other views of your architecture. This is what I had in mind. I think views such as this^ are more dynamic and allow us to appreciate the details.

[Kyriakos]

Thank you all :)

Here is a darker-themed one:

http://i.imgur.com/D5C5O.png

[Kyriakos]

And the finished ancient Greek & medieval Byzantine sets :

http://i.imgur.com/2CvFs.png

[Varenne Rodin]

Thank you, alien! :D

Mystyry and Max, I love your new works. I don't know how you guys manage to make things look so 3D. Brilliant!

Kyriakos, I am loving the larger images! The small ones are great too, but sometimes it's cool too see and focus on one large iconic structure. Nice work.

I just finished this commission for a partially dissected dragon fetus in a jar. I'm pleased with the look of it.

Here it is out of the jar:

http://www.online-literature.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=1237&pictureid=9561

And inside:

http://www.online-literature.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=1237&pictureid=9565

http://www.online-literature.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=1237&pictureid=9566

[Gilliatt Gurgle]

...http://www.online-literature.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=1237&pictureid=9566

Varenne,

I’m recalling the jitters I had when first seeing Alien or perhaps the lab scene from Independence Day with the aliens suspended in the transparent containers. My personal choice for the best of the lot I’ve seen thus far, in combination with the jar. The effect you created with the mason jar and air bubbles creates the appearance that the dragon is truly suspended in formaldehyde or some other preservative. I’m curious; are the bubbles in the glass or did you pour acrylic into the jar?
It would make a great prop for practical joke in a preserver’s cupboard. Looks like you’re having fun and getting paid for it.
Btw- Looks like you are knocking off a bottle of wine there.
Keep up the creativity.

.

[Varenne Rodin]

Varenne,

I’m recalling the jitters I had when first seeing Alien or perhaps the lab scene from Independence Day with the aliens suspended in the transparent containers. My personal choice for the best of the lot I’ve seen thus far, in combination with the jar. The effect you created with the mason jar and air bubbles creates the appearance that the dragon is truly suspended in formaldehyde or some other preservative. I’m curious; are the bubbles in the glass or did you pour acrylic into the jar?
It would make a great prop for practical joke in a preserver’s cupboard. Looks like you’re having fun and getting paid for it.
Btw- Looks like you are knocking off a bottle of wine there.
Keep up the creativity.

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Thank you very much, Gilliatt! This is the first time I've attempted this sort of project. I really appreciate your feedback. The bubbly substance is a super clear paraffin (wax). I had to let it set in stages while holding the dragon in place. Not burning myself was tricky!

You're right about the wine. Merlot. I like to have a celebratory glass upon completion of a sculpture. :D

If I had more time, I would make a bunch of these to use in pranks. That's a fantastic idea. It's too bad X Files stopped running. I would beg a steady job from them.

[MystyrMystyry]

That's brilliant Varenne - the bubbles, as noted, really add to the effect, as well as the green-red alien eyes.

You needn't worry about X Files, though: with work like this you could easily set yourself up as an SFX artist and let the Hollywood studios come to you (that's how most of them do it these days: create effect - will find a use)

Happy Merlot! :)

[Varenne Rodin]

That's brilliant Varenne - the bubbles, as noted, really add to the effect, as well as the green-red alien eyes.

You needn't worry about X Files, though: with work like this you could easily set yourself up as an SFX artist and let the Hollywood studios come to you (that's how most of them do it these days: create effect - will find a use)

Happy Merlot! :)

Aw. Thank you, Mystyry! That's such a nice thing to say. Working on movies and tv shows is exactly what I want to be doing. It's tough to market myself because I'm somewhat shy, but hopefully someday I'll get the chance to show my work to people who can utilize it for projects like that. I think if I'm persistent it will pay off eventually. If not, I don't mind. I'm enjoying being an artist just for the sake of it. Thanks again for your sweet words and encouragement. :)

[tonywalt]

Varenne,

Incredible Alien- very lifelike!

I would love one to bring to the doctors office as a gag. Have it clutched in the busy waiting room, with alot of worried cell phone calls ("yes, he's still moving - looks unhappy. Sure, jar is fine...)

Tony

[Kyriakos]

Yes, excellent dragon sculpture :)

[MystyrMystyry]

http://i1134.photobucket.com/albums/m605/mystyrmystyry/moony.jpg

Blue Moons

[Beautifull]

http://i1134.photobucket.com/albums/m605/mystyrmystyry/moony.jpg

Blue Moons

Why did I think of blue cheese when I first saw this? :lol:
But yes, blue moons is a great title. Fits the pic perfectly.

[Varenne Rodin]

Thanks, Tony and K!

Mystyry, that's excellent! I like how dark it is.

[MystyrMystyry]

Thakyou Beau :)

Thankyou Varenne :)

I was so happy with the way the texture mapped the foreground that I didn't notice that it went a lil sloppy on the distant mountain. I'll fix it up in photoshop later.

Here's some 'moeba things:

http://i1134.photobucket.com/albums/m605/mystyrmystyry/moebas.jpg

[Gilliatt Gurgle]

A few months after the fact, but I thought I'd share the "making of Ben and Franklin's Thanksgiving 2011" as in doodles, developmental sketches and eventual layout on watercolor paper.
Click on the thumbnails for larger image...

http://i963.photobucket.com/albums/ae114/tabuka1/Misc%20Album/Making%20of%20B%20and%20F%20Thanksgiving%202011/th_IMGP2041.jpg (http://s963.photobucket.com/albums/ae114/tabuka1/Misc%20Album/Making%20of%20B%20and%20F%20Thanksgiving%202011/?action=view&current=IMGP2041.jpg)

http://i963.photobucket.com/albums/ae114/tabuka1/Misc%20Album/Making%20of%20B%20and%20F%20Thanksgiving%202011/th_IMGP2042.jpg (http://s963.photobucket.com/albums/ae114/tabuka1/Misc%20Album/Making%20of%20B%20and%20F%20Thanksgiving%202011/?action=view&current=IMGP2042.jpg)

http://i963.photobucket.com/albums/ae114/tabuka1/Misc%20Album/Making%20of%20B%20and%20F%20Thanksgiving%202011/th_IMGP2043.jpg (http://s963.photobucket.com/albums/ae114/tabuka1/Misc%20Album/Making%20of%20B%20and%20F%20Thanksgiving%202011/?action=view&current=IMGP2043.jpg)

http://i963.photobucket.com/albums/ae114/tabuka1/Misc%20Album/Making%20of%20B%20and%20F%20Thanksgiving%202011/th_IMGP2045.jpg (http://s963.photobucket.com/albums/ae114/tabuka1/Misc%20Album/Making%20of%20B%20and%20F%20Thanksgiving%202011/?action=view&current=IMGP2045.jpg)

http://i963.photobucket.com/albums/ae114/tabuka1/Misc%20Album/Making%20of%20B%20and%20F%20Thanksgiving%202011/th_IMGP2046.jpg (http://s963.photobucket.com/albums/ae114/tabuka1/Misc%20Album/Making%20of%20B%20and%20F%20Thanksgiving%202011/?action=view&current=IMGP2046.jpg)

http://i963.photobucket.com/albums/ae114/tabuka1/Misc%20Album/Making%20of%20B%20and%20F%20Thanksgiving%202011/th_IMGP2047.jpg (http://s963.photobucket.com/albums/ae114/tabuka1/Misc%20Album/Making%20of%20B%20and%20F%20Thanksgiving%202011/?action=view&current=IMGP2047.jpg)

http://i963.photobucket.com/albums/ae114/tabuka1/Misc%20Album/Making%20of%20B%20and%20F%20Thanksgiving%202011/th_IMGP2048.jpg (http://s963.photobucket.com/albums/ae114/tabuka1/Misc%20Album/Making%20of%20B%20and%20F%20Thanksgiving%202011/?action=view&current=IMGP2048.jpg)

http://i963.photobucket.com/albums/ae114/tabuka1/Misc%20Album/Making%20of%20B%20and%20F%20Thanksgiving%202011/th_IMGP2049.jpg (http://s963.photobucket.com/albums/ae114/tabuka1/Misc%20Album/Making%20of%20B%20and%20F%20Thanksgiving%202011/?action=view&current=IMGP2049.jpg)

http://i963.photobucket.com/albums/ae114/tabuka1/Misc%20Album/Making%20of%20B%20and%20F%20Thanksgiving%202011/th_IMGP2053.jpg (http://s963.photobucket.com/albums/ae114/tabuka1/Misc%20Album/Making%20of%20B%20and%20F%20Thanksgiving%202011/?action=view&current=IMGP2053.jpg)

http://i963.photobucket.com/albums/ae114/tabuka1/Misc%20Album/Making%20of%20B%20and%20F%20Thanksgiving%202011/th_IMGP2065.jpg (http://s963.photobucket.com/albums/ae114/tabuka1/Misc%20Album/Making%20of%20B%20and%20F%20Thanksgiving%202011/?action=view&current=IMGP2065.jpg)

http://i963.photobucket.com/albums/ae114/tabuka1/Misc%20Album/Making%20of%20B%20and%20F%20Thanksgiving%202011/th_IMGP2066.jpg (http://s963.photobucket.com/albums/ae114/tabuka1/Misc%20Album/Making%20of%20B%20and%20F%20Thanksgiving%202011/?action=view&current=IMGP2066.jpg)

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[MystyrMystyry]

Very interesting Gilliatt!

The other day I was reading a librarian's lament that in the digital age there are less first and second drafts in manuscript because now everyone rewrites on the fly.

There's a novel called Stephen Hero floating about which Joyce told Nora to burn so he could rewrite it as Portrait. Whether deciding not to was the right thing or wrong, it does give a sort of insight into his process for anyone interested.

It made me realise that this is also true of digital art which comes out in its final form, with corrections being made before the final render - there's limited history of the various reconsiderations and transformations, which usually vanish upon exiting the program unless someone is creating something specifically for a tutorial or advertising demonstration.

It's great that you kept the sketches - something I do just in case - but alas that there are too few bits and alternate preliminaries remaining (usually in a difficult to reach folder I've neglected to delete). Maybe I should start zipping them onto a usb stick.

[Maximilianus]

To all the artists and their commendable works
http://smilies-gifs.com/amarillos/7amarillos.gif http://smilies-gifs.com/hola-adios/13hola-adios.gif http://smilies-gifs.com/amarillos/7amarillos.gif




PS: thanks Var and Mystyr for your past comments http://i1005.photobucket.com/albums/af178/maxicastro/Smileys/respeto.gif

[MystyrMystyry]

And then one day the trees decided to fly away...

http://i1134.photobucket.com/albums/m605/mystyrmystyry/flyingtrees.jpg

[Maximilianus]

Tree fleet, above and beyond! :) Neat foreground foliage and backing rainbow too! :thumbs_up:

[Beautifull]

The thought comes to mind, "A Whole New World"...this has nothing to do with Aladdin. but that's the phrase. Great job Mystyr!

[MystyrMystyry]

Thankyou Max and Beautifull :)

Thought I'd return to simple shapes but complex textures:

http://i1134.photobucket.com/albums/m605/mystyrmystyry/fromelsewhere1.jpg

[Maximilianus]

Looks quite cool!

[MystyrMystyry]

Thanks Max - another with the reduction problem of losing detail in order to resize. I've resized a detail only by half to keep it relatively small

http://i1134.photobucket.com/albums/m605/mystyrmystyry/detail.jpg

[Maximilianus]

Resizing can be a whole subject depending on the results you want to achieve. If you have GIMP you may want to try a plug-in called Liquid Rescale. The basic idea, AKA content-aware resizing, is to resize portions of the image while leaving a selected area unaltered, meaning the area we want to keep as similar to the original as possible after rescaling is done. I don't know if it is exactly your problem, but here's an example of what I once tried:


http://i1005.photobucket.com/albums/af178/maxicastro/Experiments/LQ-Resizing-Test.jpg

Back then I wanted to fit the whole first image into a 300 by 300 frame without altering the shape of the man, sun, clouds, and ice near him. As the central image shows I didn't make it by means of the normal rescaling procedure, which is obvious due to the irregularity in size of the new image with respect to the original (from a 488 by 355 pic to a 300 by 300 pic). The third image shows the result of the Liquid Rescaling Algorithm, and although the left side looks rather twisty, at least I was able to keep that certain part of the scene unaltered while fit into a smaller frame than the original... really close to my expectations.
By the way, it's one of the first scenes in 30 Days of Night, which I then wanted rescaled in this fashion in order to be used as a profile pic. Of course it was also a good test for the plug-in and for myself too, since I was learning how to use it.

Tutorial to the Liquid Rescale plug-in: http://liquidrescale.wikidot.com/en:tutorial

Download page: http://liquidrescale.wikidot.com/en:download-page

I hope it might help sometime :seeya:

[Beautifull]

That's a big difference there Max, I like that.

Mystyr, the colors inside the sphere remind me of legos. XD

It's been a minute since I've had inspiration to draw something, but I did this one last night when I couldn't sleep. I'm thinking about fixing her eyebrows to make her look less hostile...

http://fc02.deviantart.net/fs70/i/2012/126/7/0/royalty_by_kyeire-d4yslp8.jpg

[Beautifull]

Here's another I've finished...that's not so...sketchy...
http://fc07.deviantart.net/fs71/i/2012/129/4/b/ninja_by_kyeire-d4z62e1.jpg

[Neo_Sephiroth]

That's a big difference there Max, I like that.

Mystyr, the colors inside the sphere remind me of legos. XD

It's been a minute since I've had inspiration to draw something, but I did this one last night when I couldn't sleep. I'm thinking about fixing her eyebrows to make her look less hostile...

http://fc02.deviantart.net/fs70/i/2012/126/7/0/royalty_by_kyeire-d4yslp8.jpg


Here's another I've finished...that's not so...sketchy...
http://fc07.deviantart.net/fs71/i/2012/129/4/b/ninja_by_kyeire-d4z62e1.jpg

Well, I'll be a monkey's uncle...That is some mighty fine drawings you have there, Beautiful. I like the first drawing the most...I always like the simple look of a woman. Keep it up.

[MystyrMystyry]

They're great Beautifull! :) I like the sketchiness of the first, the rough edges and hair really adds to the expression, and vice versa. The second has a lot of latent energy - both the ready-to-spring pose and the solid black against white. The shadow and sense of foreground depth give it a sci fi feel.


That was a good description and demonstration Max - I'll definitely keep it in mind :) The problem I was referring to however isn't quite that complex, just that sometimes when reducing the size of an image it occasionally doesn't give a very clear result, and I realise too late after I've moved onto something else instead of re-rendering at the new dimensions, and it's a hassle to reset (if I've neglected to save the scene, or changed the textures and models and lighting and stuff too drastically).

[Beautifull]

Well, I'll be a monkey's uncle...That is some mighty fine drawings you have there, Beautiful. I like the first drawing the most...I always like the simple look of a woman. Keep it up.

Thank you Neo. :D


They're great Beautifull! :) I like the sketchiness of the first, the rough edges and hair really adds to the expression, and vice versa. The second has a lot of latent energy - both the ready-to-spring pose and the solid black against white. The shadow and sense of foreground depth give it a sci fi feel.

Thanks Mystyr. I'm thinking of drawing out a background for her, but two things hindering me. One of them being, I don't know what the background should be, and the other: Even if I did know what it should be, I suck at drawing backgrounds. XD But if I do think of a nice background, I'll give it a shot.
Until then, she has a shadow. One a white background.

[Kyriakos]

Great drawings B :)

Some more miniatures, in yet another style:


http://i.imgur.com/VNdrm.png

[MystyrMystyry]

Like this perhaps?

http://i1134.photobucket.com/albums/m605/mystyrmystyry/ninja.jpg


That first one looks like a familiar fantasy scene Kyriakos - can't quite place it though

[Kyriakos]

It is a medieval Siam set :) Thai buildings are very beautiful in my view.

[Pensive]

Okay I am horrible at drawing. Always have been.
However mustering up some courage I tried this quick sketch (took less than five minutes) after a long, long time! And even more shamelessly I have had the audacity of presenting it here! :p What an Artist indeed! A four year old could draw better! :rolleyes:

[Beautifull]

Thanks K! And your miniature sets are always awesome! :D

And I love it, Mystyr! :]

Aw Pensive, it's good! And I doubt a four year could draw your skull. Just keep at it! You'll get better with practice. ;)

[stephofthenight]

wow everyone has so much talent- sorry I don't have time to go member by member as I would like to, but I love coming back to flip though what everyone has compiled and accomplished while I was away.

[symphony]

Doodling to show myself I cannot be bored.

http://i1254.photobucket.com/albums/hh617/symphony1190/DSC00268.jpg

http://i1254.photobucket.com/albums/hh617/symphony1190/DSC00267.jpg

http://i1254.photobucket.com/albums/hh617/symphony1190/DSC00265.jpg

PS. Art is the last thing I could ever do, but I can always doodle with the help of google! :D

PPS. The written parts are excerpts from one of my old poems: http://my.opera.com/symphonied/blog/show.dml/2741201

[Mutatis-Mutandis]

Okay I am horrible at drawing. Always have been.
However mustering up some courage I tried this quick sketch (took less than five minutes) after a long, long time! And even more shamelessly I have had the audacity of presenting it here! :p What an Artist indeed! A four year old could draw better! :rolleyes:

It's reminiscent if Van Gogh, actually.

[Kyriakos]

My latest city-set, a High-elven one :)

http://i.imgur.com/1WABx.png

[nancybella]

.....

[MystyrMystyry]

I like the circle sparkle in the eye Symphony - like a definite light source, perhaps a full moon?

Interesting Kyriakos - have you adapted the mountain tiles as well?


I was looking at some Roger Dean album covers, and thought I'd try to replicate one of his designs in software

http://i1134.photobucket.com/albums/m605/mystyrmystyry/spaceislands.jpg

[Kyriakos]

Thank you :)

No, the mountains were not made by me, but the other static gfx were as well (the two mills, the well and the fortresses)

[MystyrMystyry]

Cool, it looks like a good scenario as well. I remember the fantasy sequel to Civ 2 with redesigned graphics, but also the themed but murky interface that made it virtually impossible to play. Shame really.

I should explain how I've been seeing things that aren't there - it's partly my monitor. I've been doing super high def work for print and keep changing the resolution for different levels of detail, (which is also how I thought I saw a circular sparkle instead of a pentagon)

[MystyrMystyry]

Goop:

http://i1134.photobucket.com/albums/m605/mystyrmystyry/goop-1.jpg

[MystyrMystyry]

http://i1134.photobucket.com/albums/m605/mystyrmystyry/1.jpg

A scene from my new video

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HoOx_Nhnzfg&feature=youtu.be

[stephofthenight]

http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=251228578323841&set=a.100693966710637.1169.100003101013588&type=3&theater

http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=213844588728907&set=a.198317773614922.42067.100003101013588&type=3&theater

I tend to paint with a camera...and photoshop- But here are two I've done lately you might enjoy.

[MystyrMystyry]

Nice shots Steph. I really like the wooden tombstoney one - what is that exactly?

[Maximilianus]

@ Beau: get back here and post more http://smiles.kolobok.us/standart/ok.gif sketches! :)

@ Pensive: it does have a Van Gogh style, as was said above http://smiles.kolobok.us/standart/ok.gif :)

@ Symphony: http://smiles.kolobok.us/standart/ok.gif http://smiles.kolobok.us/personal/hi.gif :)

@ Kyriakos: http://smiles.kolobok.us/standart/ok.gif

@ Steph: it looks perfect though it's no surprise coming from you. You should post more. People here are not quite aware of the many talents you can shoot on a photo ♥ :) Just today I'm able to log in and post a comment, but I saw them when they were first posted... I shoulda been quicker :(

@ Mystyr: goop in the sense of slimy substance? Any special reason for the color transitions of the video? Other than that, no further questions for the time being and a http://smiles.kolobok.us/standart/ok.gif :)

[Varenne Rodin]

Ky, great job. Love seeing everything together in a scene like that.

Mystyry, your pictures are so pretty! I really love the Roger Dean inspired islands and trees.

Steph, I can't get your pictures to load, but I'm working on it. :)

Symphony, I like your doodles a lot! I think you have more artistic potential than you think and I really appreciate you sharing it here.

[Maximilianus]

Steph, I can't get your pictures to load, but I'm working on it. :)
Facebook links can be a little tricky to view elsewhere. Try again with the following (these are posted on Steph's photographic business page... she's quite a camera expert :)):

http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=251228578323841&set=a.100693966710637.1169.100003101013588&type=3&theater

http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=213844588728907&set=a.198317773614922.42067.100003101013588&type=3&theater

[MystyrMystyry]

Thanks Max - not sure either way actually *shrugs*. In the first case I needed a name, in the second case I just needed a video, and as a still image is a waste of bandwidth I thought I'd manipulate it subtlely.

Thanks Varenne - he did quite a few interesting designs. If you ever get the chance to check out his architecture it's worth it.

This is just a digital doodle:

http://i1134.photobucket.com/albums/m605/mystyrmystyry/o-1.jpg

[Maximilianus]

http://smiles.kolobok.us/personal/paint3.gif Excellent doodle! http://smiles.kolobok.us/standart/good3.gif

[MystyrMystyry]

Thanks Max, sometimes they just come together with minimal fuss (definitely not always)

[Maximilianus]

I know what you're talking about. Creative impulse not being a permanent tenant :p

[Varenne Rodin]

That's beautiful, Mystyry! So shiny.

I love the tree, Steph. The color glow is very warm and rich.

[Varenne Rodin]

These are sketches with cheap ballpoint pens and pencils on lined paper, mostly done left handed since the shoulder injury.

http://www.online-literature.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=1217&pictureid=9682

http://www.online-literature.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=1217&pictureid=9681

http://www.online-literature.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=1217&pictureid=9683

[Maximilianus]

Var, you did that with your left!!! http://smilys.net/ernste_smilies/smiley4998.gif
Var, you must be an alien!!! http://smilys.net/other_smilies/smiley1006.gif
Var, I hereby declare you favorite alien!!! http://smilies-gifs.com/adorar-abuchear/19adorar-abuchear.gif http://smilies-gifs.com/saludar/6saludar.gif http://yoursmiles.org/csmile/friend/c0414.gif

:seeya: :)

[MystyrMystyry]

Thanks Var - it'd make a good sci fi book cover I think. Maybe I'll write it myself one day ;)

For your lefty efforts - Well done Var! The second one looks almost lithographic. I like the contrast between space and thick line in the last. The first has an ominous aspect, dig the detail in the clothes :)

[Beautifull]

@ Beau: get back here and post more http://smiles.kolobok.us/standart/ok.gif sketches! :)

Awww, sorry I haven't been able to get on much.

I don't have any sketches, but I did color someone else's 'sketch'

http://fc09.deviantart.net/fs70/f/2012/138/1/9/the_knight_by_kyeire-d509f2f.jpg

[Maximilianus]

Beau, I think you have a great talent to mix color shades and lights, and your friend is an awesome sketcher too, whoever your friend is. A toast to both of you http://smiles.kolobok.us/standart/drinks.gif

[Kyriakos]

I dled the freeware 3d modeller "Blender", which is a lot better than Bryce :)

Some stuff i am working on (a medieval English set)

http://i.imgur.com/Hu40v.png

http://i.imgur.com/QboPE.png

[MystyrMystyry]

That's great Beau! :) You have a way with gradations that is quite tremendous. And that particular blue - Sapphire! Sorry to hear about your laptop screen :(


Blender you say Kyriakos? There's certainly an apparent level of detail in the grass and bushes I don't recall in your Bryce ones. Actually it overall looks brighter too.


Planet of Spooks:

http://i1134.photobucket.com/albums/m605/mystyrmystyry/planetofspooks.jpg

[Kyriakos]

:)

Yes, Blender is better for modelling, that is certain.

Some medieval English stuff:

http://i.imgur.com/12Kza.png

[Varenne Rodin]

Thanks, Max and Mystyry! You two are sweethearts.

Nice renderings, Ky.

Mystyry, that is fantastically spooky! I really like the layering and shadows.

[Kyriakos]

Thank you, your drawings are very good too :)

The finished set:

http://s14.postimage.org/pnlodyg5t/byzantine_flag3.png

[MystyrMystyry]

Coolness Kyriakos!

I've been playing with textures, skies and simple primitives

http://i1134.photobucket.com/albums/m605/mystyrmystyry/cones.jpg

[Kyriakos]

Nice texture there :)

I think you are using too alien colors though- probably you intend to, but it makes one focus on that instead of the actual composition ;)

Anyway, here is the finished set:

http://i.imgur.com/zdWyD.png

[Kyriakos]

And their definitive version:

http://i.imgur.com/mqU8A.png

:)

[Kyriakos]

Would you consider this to be an improvement or not?

http://i.imgur.com/RGive.png

[Maximilianus]

There's more detail into it, I think :nod:

[Maximilianus]

Blender downloaded and installed some days ago. Looking absolutely appealing. Much before that, DAZ Studio also downloaded and installed upon Mystyr's recommendation. Still haven't gotten around to doing anything 3D though, as time's a tyrant that doesn't seem to ever grant some learning space :rolleyes:

Now, the 3D world really seems time-demanding in terms of its learning process.

Anyway, one way or another I feel eager to land a fleet on a few of Mystyr's colorful planets :nod: (I'd say the alien colors mentioned above are intended to emphasize that they are not earthly landscapes).

[Revolte]

Because I'm starting to feel strange about being the only one still posting in the music thread haha. I'm trying, well sort of trying, I'm getting interested in performance-listening. Because listening to music is very third party and can be dull. It's an interesting challenge to take the atmosphere of musical plays and put it into a recording.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=znx-RvVY7Xc


"Captain Cupcake sittin' on my brain
kinda restin' smokin' cigarettes
one legged giraffe lifts me up upon the tree
where alligator-owls fly with Icarus wings
to the gold cotton-candy-star fallin' from the sky
screamin' through cloud-oceans "god I hope we die"
sadistic suicidal semi-sort of okay life
it's the world that we live in when we can't see eye to eye

skittle-pissin' rainbows: the topic of disease
hijacked gorilla-airplanes spawned from vacant trees
silver-coin-tornadoes twisting all the fiends
falling to the ashes of hope, success and dreams
blacklisted religious outcasts bombing others of the same
explosive sunflower-biscuits for the presidential bees
national mythologies: candy-apple lies
it's a product of a world that can't see eye to eye"

[Revolte]

Here is some instrumental I did last night.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fPiT76yDdRk

[Beautifull]

Man, I really do need to get on more often. I still haven't been able fix my laptop completely..and I've been busy with trying to find a job. And a million other things! X_X

Anyways, I'm not sure if I posted this one. It's another joint effort. Someone drew, and I added color. :) It's called "Look":

http://fc06.deviantart.net/fs71/f/2012/194/5/7/look_by_kyeire-d574hca.jpg

[Maximilianus]

Nope, you hadn't posted this one before or I would remember... I think so :p
It looks supreme as everything you do Beau!
And also cheers to the co-artist who drew it!


http://i1005.photobucket.com/albums/af178/maxicastro/Smileys/you20rock.gif

[MystyrMystyry]

Good work Kyriakos! :)

Ditto Revolte! :)

Thankyou Max! :)

Looking good Beautifull! :)


I don't know if this qualifies as 'Art', just thought I'd add some colours to the zebra photo I posted on StephOfTheNight's birthday thread. I thought it might make an interesting album sleeve:

http://i1134.photobucket.com/albums/m605/mystyrmystyry/zebrasparty3.jpg

[Maximilianus]

I would say that changing colors must be a form of art. It has its touch, like the zebras are dressed especially for a special occasion or something like that.


http://i1005.photobucket.com/albums/af178/maxicastro/Smileys/you20rock.gif

[MystyrMystyry]

Thanks Max


http://i1005.photobucket.com/albums/af178/maxicastro/Smileys/you20rock.gif

too

[Beautifull]

Thank you Maxey! And Mystyr!

And that definitely looks like art to me, Mystyr! Very nice art. XD I like the colorful zebras. :)

[MystyrMystyry]

Thanks Beau :) How's the computer situation coming along? I've just been investigating drawing and painting apps for ipad/tabletty things wondering if I should maybe get one.

I've got so many electronic gadgets and thingies already that I try to keep purchases down, which is why I'm slow to adopt anything new, but some of the apps look pretty impressive.

[Beautifull]

Well, not so well...seems that there's no jobs whatsoever where I live...but someone said they would try to get their hands on a screen for me. But I've managed to find a reaaaallly old monitor that works for now. Only bad thing is that I can't bring it along with me wherever I go.

And I know exactly what you mean about have a lot of electronics. I do to! But I don't know about getting an ipad. They seem like they would break easily...but I would try it out. Seems like everyone likes them. :D

[Beautifull]

*tear* seems the Artist thread is a little flagging, eh? Wish I had some art to put up, but I haven't been inspired lately to create something...or to colorize something. :/

[Kyriakos]

Maybe i can help :)

Although i have basically almost given up on creating graphics (too little time, have my literature to worry about) here are a couple i recently made:

http://s15.postimage.org/qx5rbi5hn/anubis_statue.png

First one is medieval Japanese, second is ancient Romano-British :)

[Maximilianus]

http://i1005.photobucket.com/albums/af178/maxicastro/Smileys/pointing-above.gif That's very nice


*tear* seems the Artist thread is a little flagging, eh? Wish I had some art to put up, but I haven't been inspired lately to create something...or to colorize something. :/
Don't be sad! http://fc03.deviantart.net/images/i/2003/49/a/b/Hug_emoticon___v2 I've been working on a few projects for a while, but haven't had the time to finish. Will do and post asap :nod:

[aliengirl]

Although I don't contribute to this thread I very much enjoy all the art works shared here. Hope you'll get some inspiration soon Beau. :)

@ Kyriakos - Those are wonderful graphics. You're a meticulous artist and I guess it takes much time.
@ Max - I'll wait for your post.

[Kyriakos]

Thank you both :)

[Maximilianus]

Thank you both :)
Welcome :wave:


@ Max - I'll wait for your post.
After a good while without making birthday cards, I finally found myself in need of making up something for a friend today. It came out rather fast because I had already been designing swords and flowers separately:


http://i1005.photobucket.com/albums/af178/maxicastro/Birthday%20Cards/Para20Mari202012_zpsb1ddf3d7.jpg

[Maximilianus]

http://i1005.photobucket.com/albums/af178/maxicastro/My%20General%20Artwork/Lori-Alla-Anna-Meri_zps8c0ce042.jpg

[aliengirl]

Both of the above art works are as good as you make them. But the first seems more interesting to me. It could be an eye-catching book cover. Thanks for sharing Max. :) I wish I had some free time to learn this art.

[tonywalt]

http://i192.photobucket.com/albums/z53/caymanchess/004-2.jpg

[Maximilianus]

That's very nice, tony!


Both of the above art works are as good as you make them. But the first seems more interesting to me. It could be an eye-catching book cover. Thanks for sharing Max. :) I wish I had some free time to learn this art.

Thank you, AG! :wave: Actually, I should be doing assignments instead of digital paintings. I suppose I needed to quit the studies for a while :p

[MystyrMystyry]

Very good Kyriakos, Max and Tony! :)

I've been playing with boolean distortions for different effects:

http://i1134.photobucket.com/albums/m605/mystyrmystyry/tt-1.jpg

[RicMisc]

Looking good everyone. Now I'm sort of like a hobby photographer and I do some minor work/experiments with photoshop so I guess I'll share some of my work with you guys from now on.

Here's a picture that I took during my holiday last summer in Sicily. It's obviously been modified, if anyone is interested in the original I'd be happy to upload it to.

[Varenne Rodin]

That's a really cool picture, Ric! Welcome to the thread. Looking forward to seeing more from you.

Mystyry, that is beautiful! Other worldly. Strange. I love the moons or planets. You must feel really good about this one!

Tony, wow! I didn't know you could draw like that! Very nice sketch. Good sensibility. I know you work hard, but I dig this creative side of you. Show us some more sometime!

Max, I love the glowiness of your picture. Maybe you could make a glowy picture of me sometime. :)

[Varenne Rodin]

Great going, all! Very splendid art works. Aliengirl, I'm glad you hang out with us too. Your feedback is so encouraging.

[Gilliatt Gurgle]

Ahh, I see Tony's been holding out on us !
Is that recent work?

So, Varenne have you been working on any projects lately?

.

[Varenne Rodin]

Ahh, I see Tony's been holding out on us !
Is that recent work?

So, Varenne have you been working on any projects lately?

.


Thank you for asking, Gilliatt. There have been many obstacles preventing me from working lately. I should have new things to share within the month. I earnestly wish to continue. Not sculpting has become painful.

[MystyrMystyry]

Can't wait!

[Tor-Hershman]

My "Everybody Is Andy Warhol For 15 Minutes"
Even when me works are serious there's still a parody element.
http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_YYbbKwJzKSA/SPtv7xIuN4I/AAAAAAAAAMU/O8wt2ZMbF4s/s400/EIAWF15MgiantPNG.PNG

See a must larger version, click on it, @ the original blog post
http://torhershman.blogspot.com/2008/10/andy-warhol-votes-for-everybody-15.html

[Maximilianus]

Max, I love the glowiness of your picture. Maybe you could make a glowy picture of me sometime. :)
Being given the material, I can try :)


There have been many obstacles preventing me from working lately. I should have new things to share within the month. I earnestly wish to continue. Not sculpting has become painful.
Does it have to do with the shoulder?


Can't wait!
Ditto.

[Snowqueen]

The other day my sister ran across the collection of her drawings. My sisters are brilliant when it comes to sketching and drawing.
There she found something; an amateur attempt by me.

Here it is.

http://i682.photobucket.com/albums/vv183/SheherBano5/Kids/Jonny1001.jpg

[aliengirl]

Aliengirl, I'm glad you hang out with us too. Your feedback is so encouraging.

Hi Varenne, hope to see some of your work soon. :)

@ MM - I have a strong suspicion that you're from some other planet. ;) What a wonderful imagination! Many stories can be set with your photo as the background.

@ Snowqueen - It's a very good sketch. I like the way he is hugging the bear, though still holding his gun.

@Tony - Such a nice sketch and you have been keeping this a secret. Come on, share something more with us. :)

[aliengirl]

Here's a picture that I took during my holiday last summer in Sicily. It's obviously been modified, if anyone is interested in the original I'd be happy to upload it to.

It's a good one, reminds me of the town where I grew up. Looking forward to more of your photos. :)

[Sophia21]

The other day my sister ran across the collection of her drawings. My sisters are brilliant when it comes to sketching and drawing.
There she found something; an amateur attempt by me.

Here it
Hi snowqueen !!!!! You seem to be underestimating your talent.It's such a beautiful sketch. I loved it .

[Maximilianus]

The other day my sister ran across the collection of her drawings. My sisters are brilliant when it comes to sketching and drawing.
There she found something; an amateur attempt by me.

Here it is.

http://i682.photobucket.com/albums/vv183/SheherBano5/Kids/Jonny1001.jpg

Doesn't seem an amateur attempt at all. It looks pretty detailed to me http://smiles.kolobok.us/standart/good2.gifhttp://smiles.kolobok.us/standart/ok.gif

[Snowqueen]

@ Snowqueen - It's a very good sketch. I like the way he is hugging the bear, though still holding his gun.


AG, thanks for noticing, I’m glad you liked it.


Hi snowqueen !!!!! You seem to be underestimating your talent.It's such a beautiful sketch. I loved it .

I underestimate myself? Says who? :skep:


Doesn't seem an amateur attempt at all. It looks pretty detailed to me http://smiles.kolobok.us/standart/good2.gifhttp://smiles.kolobok.us/standart/ok.gif

Thank you Max, it’s so nice of you to say that.

[aliengirl]

AG, thanks for noticing, I’m glad you liked it.


Welcome Snowqueen. :)

[Kyriakos]

:)

Added an ancient Greek set:

http://s10.postimage.org/4cz3ityih/enapic.png

[Gilliatt Gurgle]

The other day my sister ran across the collection of her drawings. My sisters are brilliant when it comes to sketching and drawing.
There she found something; an amateur attempt by me.

Here it is.
...


First Tony now Snowqueen steps out with some hidden talent.
A fine sketch indeed Snowqueen. You asked for a “mild” critique, so I’ll pass on some thoughts.
For one, whom I gather draws occasionally for leisure or mental escape, you exhibit a good grasp on basic sketching skills and ability to show correct proportions as seen in the boy and the bear cub. Some areas read a bit flat (two dimensional) such as the right foot, whereas the shadowing and rendered folds of the right arm sleeve and detail of the bear’s paw, show nice detail and three dimensional quality.
Show a little more modeling of the right hand and roundness / thickness of the fingers wrapping around the rifle stock.
Three “f’s” face, fingers and feet, have been a continued source of heartache for me.

Anyhow, a nice sketch overall and I hope you will continue to do and show more. Is that "2009" at the bottom? - I hope that wasn't the last time you sketched.
It is quite rewarding when you’ve turned out something you are proud of.

[Snowqueen]

Thank you Gilliatt for your mild critique, though I know you have been very busy lately. You are quite right about the three “f’s” (face, fingers and feet) it was difficult for me to draw them. Sometimes I thought of giving it all up, but still managed to complete it.

I do have a couple of more drawings that are waiting to be scanned. So, you better get ready!

[Kyriakos]

Reworked the ancient Greek set, and currently creating a Babylonian one :)

http://s9.postimage.org/o7mh3vvkf/anubis_statue.png

[Kyriakos]

And the third set:

http://s14.postimage.org/6aa8yatgh/byzantine_flag3.png

[Kyriakos]

Is this thread dead? :/

Anyway, a Byzantine design:

http://s11.postimage.org/l9x7ycf2r/guilottine.png

[Maximilianus]

At times it does feel like a dead thread, as it happens frequently with some other sections of the forum as well. Anyway, let's hope it's not so very much dead by the time I have something to post here, maybe in a few more days :p

Are you still using Blender, Kyriakos?

[Gilliatt Gurgle]

Is this thread dead?




At times it does feel like a dead thread, as it happens frequently with some other sections of the forum as well...

As a matter of fact I've been feverishly working on the next Ben and Franklin's Thanksgiving masterpiece. (grinning green smilie here)
For the time being, I will share a couple of studies or warm ups if you will, for B&F.
The quarter is for scale.



http://i963.photobucket.com/albums/ae114/tabuka1/My%20Handiwork/BF2012studies.jpg

[Varenne Rodin]

Those are very cool, Gilliatt. I love the shading.

This thread isn't dead and I'm glad. I have something to post. Several things, actually. I will be posting them in the beginning of December, so please come back and look, everyone. I fell on very hard times, but I have turned a corner. I am moving to a new house. Packing boxes is time consuming. I won't have internet that can support picture sharing until I am in my new place. Internet coverage was drastically reduced in my area because no one really lives here anymore. With wildfires followed by treacherous snowfalls, this land became inhospitable. It almost killed my art business. It almost killed me. Everything is changing. I have new energy.

For the sake of goodness, no one leave off of this thread for too long and let's not pout over its death. It's still kicking.

[Maximilianus]

Great sketches as always, Gilliatt! http://smiles.kolobok.us/artists/laie/Laie_60B.gif Please post more whenever you can!


This thread isn't dead and I'm glad. I have something to post. Several things, actually. I will be posting them in the beginning of December, so please come back and look, everyone. I fell on very hard times, but I have turned a corner. I am moving to a new house. Packing boxes is time consuming. I won't have internet that can support picture sharing until I am in my new place. Internet coverage was drastically reduced in my area because no one really lives here anymore. With wildfires followed by treacherous snowfalls, this land became inhospitable. It almost killed my art business. It almost killed me. Everything is changing. I have new energy.

For the sake of goodness, no one leave off of this thread for too long and let's not pout over its death. It's still kicking.

You've been under fire but I'm happy to know you'll have a new life in a brand new place, Var http://fc03.deviantart.net/images/i/2003/49/a/b/Hug_emoticon___v2
I may have something to post too, hopefully in a few days if everything turns out fine and I manage to shake off a few burdens. I'll be checking :)

[Varenne Rodin]

Great sketches as always, Gilliatt! http://smiles.kolobok.us/artists/laie/Laie_60B.gif Please post more whenever you can!



You've been under fire but I'm happy to know you'll have a new life in a brand new place, Var http://fc03.deviantart.net/images/i/2003/49/a/b/Hug_emoticon___v2
I may have something to post too, hopefully in a few days if everything turns out fine and I manage to shake off a few burdens. I'll be checking :)

I can't wait to see, Max! Thanks for the cute little emoticons. <3

[Kyriakos]

Very nice sketches Gilliatt :)

I finished the Byzantine set.

http://s15.postimage.org/vwio9wtff/anubis_statue.png

And yes, these are made with Blender :)

[Gilliatt Gurgle]

Very nice sketches Gilliatt :)

I finished the Byzantine set...

Nice, but I'm still itching to get a closer look. I want to see the details.
Are you able to zoom in? perhaps do a short video "fly through"?

Thanks for comments on the watercolor sketches-Varenne, Max that's to you too.
Look forawrd to seeing your work.

[MystyrMystyry]

Good work everyone - even the slackers I'm sure! ;)

Can't wait for the finished result Gilliatt, looking detailed as is

Good work Kyriakos! (I'll try to satisfy Mr Gurgle's need for enormity (I'm sure living in Texas has something to do with it ;) ). I could manipulate it much much larger, but the Litnet bandwidth thing ya know...

http://fc08.deviantart.net/fs71/f/2012/321/a/2/a2cb46bc7dd8f774e86884d2ec7bf225-d5lbbja.png

Here are a couple of recent ones. A crater planet, and an Alien Sea Monster, whoooo be afraid...

http://fc02.deviantart.net/fs70/i/2012/321/f/e/pix_by_mystyrmystyry-d5lbdq1.jpg

http://fc00.deviantart.net/fs70/i/2012/321/f/5/sea_monster_by_mystyrmystyry-d5lbci6.jpg

[Varenne Rodin]

Neat set, Ky. I like the fountains and the domes. Have you ever taken architecture classes?

Mystyry, these worlds and creatures of yours are wonderful! Again, the depth is amazing. Very cool, spooky textures.

[Kyriakos]

Only philosophy classes i am afraid ;)

Gilliatt, these were made for this size, i could render them in a different scale but i doubt they would look very good...

Anyway, two more sets, Maya and ancient Japanese:

http://s9.postimage.org/6yml69l5b/byzantine_flag3.png

[Kyriakos]

A larger render, this is the Hagioi Apostoloi of Thessalonica:

http://i.imgur.com/BjGJu.png

[MystyrMystyry]

Very cool in both cases Kyriakos, the second looks like it'd fit in Civ 5 quit happily :)

Thankyou Varenne, always so encouraging :) Sometimes from the initial idea they just come together and seem to work without fuss - like these. At other times they may involve a lot of false starts and tiresome reworking so that they eventually get there, but it's rare that the finished product feels like its own reward.

[Snowqueen]

As a matter of fact I've been feverishly working on the next Ben and Franklin's Thanksgiving masterpiece. (grinning green smilie here)
For the time being, I will share a couple of studies or warm ups if you will, for B&F.
The quarter is for scale.



http://i963.photobucket.com/albums/ae114/tabuka1/My%20Handiwork/BF2012studies.jpg

It looks quite amazing Gilliatt! I hope we are going to see the complete drawing very soon and it seems very different from your previous versions of Ben and Franklin.

Looking forward to see your work, Varenne and Max.

Your landscapes are wonderful, MystyrMystyry (I hope I spelled your name right!).

[Kyriakos]

Thank you Mystyr :)

http://s6.postimage.org/4gvl8iro1/image.png

(first row is Byzantine reworked) Portuguese medieval towns.

[Beautifull]

Gosh....haven't been on for a while! D: I've been busy writing and whatnot....

But here's my most recent work! It's fan art of my favorite music band, Big Bang:

http://fc01.deviantart.net/fs70/i/2012/349/5/d/finished_big_bang_by_kyeire-d5o4ttw.jpg

[Varenne Rodin]

I'm not familiar with the band, but I love the colors, Beau! They look like they're glowing. Very neat.

Here's a basic sketch I did recently...

http://www.online-literature.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=8547&d=1356229058

I played with the color a bit. I wasn't fully satisfied with it, but I have moved on.

[Maximilianus]

@ Var: I think this sketch presents a most suitable occasion to confess I'm your #1 fan, whatever you come up with http://i1005.photobucket.com/albums/af178/maxicastro/Smileys/clap.gif http://smileys.emoticonsonly.com/emoticons/b/blowing_kisses-2723.gif The coppery shades give it an ancient touch, like it was dug out of a book of memories :)

@ Beau: you should already know I'm your #1 fan, whatever you come up with http://i1005.photobucket.com/albums/af178/maxicastro/Smileys/clap.gif http://smileys.emoticonsonly.com/emoticons/b/blowing_kisses-2723.gif :)

[Varenne Rodin]

@ Var: I think this sketch presents a most suitable occasion to confess I'm your #1 fan, whatever you come up with http://i1005.photobucket.com/albums/af178/maxicastro/Smileys/clap.gif http://smileys.emoticonsonly.com/emoticons/b/blowing_kisses-2723.gif The coppery shades give it an ancient touch, like it was dug out of a book of memories :)

@ Beau: you should already know I'm your #1 fan, whatever you come up with http://i1005.photobucket.com/albums/af178/maxicastro/Smileys/clap.gif http://smileys.emoticonsonly.com/emoticons/b/blowing_kisses-2723.gif :)

Thank you, Max! You say things that make me smile. Your smile faces make me smile, too! Have you been doing any art things lately? :)

[Varenne Rodin]

Another sketch. Maybe my favorite for the year. Portrait of a woman named Lan. :)

http://www.online-literature.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=8548&d=1356286980

[Cioran]

Nice work! :hurray:

[Varenne Rodin]

Thank you so much, Cioran! :D

[Maximilianus]

http://i1005.photobucket.com/albums/af178/maxicastro/Smileys/pointing-above.gif That's staggeringly breathtaking! http://smilies-gifs.com/amarillos/7amarillos.gif http://smilies-gifs.com/adorar-abuchear/19adorar-abuchear.gif


Thank you, Max! You say things that make me smile. Your smile faces make me smile, too!
http://i1005.photobucket.com/albums/af178/maxicastro/Smileys/Smiley_Hug_heart.gif


Have you been doing any art things lately? :)
I've been working on a few things you might like to see. I just never get to be pleased enough with them, so they are in a constant modification process :rolleyes:

[Varenne Rodin]

http://i1005.photobucket.com/albums/af178/maxicastro/Smileys/pointing-above.gif That's staggeringly breathtaking! http://smilies-gifs.com/amarillos/7amarillos.gif http://smilies-gifs.com/adorar-abuchear/19adorar-abuchear.gif


http://i1005.photobucket.com/albums/af178/maxicastro/Smileys/Smiley_Hug_heart.gif


I've been working on a few things you might like to see. I just never get to be pleased enough with them, so they are in a constant modification process :rolleyes:

I would love to see them! I don't mind the wait, though. I just had a big delay myself. I'm so happy to be back to work. The process is as important as the result.

I have to finish a sculpture and post pictures of it. Hopefully soon after Christmas. I'm so glad you liked my drawing. Thank you. :)

[Buh4Bee]

This last portrait is so delicate, beautiful!

I am a huge fan of your work Varenne. I love your sculptures and I wish I had enough disposable cash to buy one. You have a wonderful talent! I also love your drawings. You have an awesome style.

[Gilliatt Gurgle]

Nice work Varenne.
What is the media? The first appears to have some computer generated coloring (?)
The second looks to be graphite and/or charcoal.

[Varenne Rodin]

This last portrait is so delicate, beautiful!

I am a huge fan of your work Varenne. I love your sculptures and I wish I had enough disposable cash to buy one. You have a wonderful talent! I also love your drawings. You have an awesome style.

Ah! Thank you, BB. That means a lot to me. In an effort to give everyone who wants one of my sculptures a chance to own one, I hold an annual contest/drawing for a free figure. Just one per year. A winner is announced each November. I would be happy to add your name to the list of entrants for 2013 if you would like. :)

[Varenne Rodin]

Nice work Varenne.
What is the media? The first appears to have some computer generated coloring (?)
The second looks to be graphite and/or charcoal.

Many thanks, Gilliatt. :)

Both images were sketched using a Ticonderoga black #2 pencil. I love these pencils because they smudge just perfectly for my purposes, nice gradients. The price is right, too. I go through over a hundred a year. Cheap, school grade #2s.

Something I should probably share, I don't scan my photos. I photograph them. With the first one I used "picsart" editing software to play around with color. The picture was going to be thrown away, so I was just experimenting with new digital color tools. Picsart has some nice features, but I couldn't quite make the picture into something polished enough. Still, I had fun.

For the second picture I returned to my often used vignette filter, which just darkened it up around the edges. I'm pleased with the results. It helped that I was sketching such a lovely model with life experience etched in her face.

[Cioran]

I like the #2 pencil also but primarily use charcoal. I also do a lot of pen drawings with an ordinary ballpoint pen, which forces you to be accurate since you can't erase.

I'll post some images later; I have some charcoal (and a few pen) drawings I did about a year and a half ago of an old man in a bar in NYC. I rather like them. :)

[Maximilianus]

I would love to see them! I don't mind the wait, though.
I'll try to hurry up as much as possible http://smilys.net/fahrzeug_smilies/smiley3932.gif :p


I just had a big delay myself. I'm so happy to be back to work.
I'm happy too that you're back in action :)


The process is as important as the result.
Yes, it is! :nod:


I have to finish a sculpture and post pictures of it. Hopefully soon after Christmas.
I'll be waiting for that!


I'm so glad you liked my drawing. Thank you. :)
Always! :)


I love your sculptures and I wish I had enough disposable cash to buy one.
I second this!


In an effort to give everyone who wants one of my sculptures a chance to own one, I hold an annual contest/drawing for a free figure. Just one per year. A winner is announced each November. I would be happy to add your name to the list of entrants for 2013 if you would like. :)
Can I have my name on that list, too?

[Varenne Rodin]

I like the #2 pencil also but primarily use charcoal. I also do a lot of pen drawings with an ordinary ballpoint pen, which forces you to be accurate since you can't erase.

I'll post some images later; I have some charcoal (and a few pen) drawings I did about a year and a half ago of an old man in a bar in NYC. I rather like them. :)

I am excited to see those, Cioran! Glad to have you with us. I should work in charcoal again for a change. I love ballpoint pens, too! I have a few images on my profile that were done in pen.

[Varenne Rodin]

I'll try to hurry up as much as possible http://smilys.net/fahrzeug_smilies/smiley3932.gif :p


I'm happy too that you're back in action :)


Yes, it is! :nod:


I'll be waiting for that!


Always! :)


I second this!


Can I have my name on that list, too?

Of course, Max! Consider it done. :D

[Maximilianus]

Fabulous! http://smiles.kolobok.us/standart/yahoo.gif

:p

[Cioran]

Some drawings I did last year of an old man in a bar in New York City's Little Italy:

http://www.galilean-library.org/site/index.php?app=core&module=attach&section=attach&attach_rel_module=post&attach_id=173

http://www.galilean-library.org/site/index.php?app=core&module=attach&section=attach&attach_rel_module=post&attach_id=174

http://www.galilean-library.org/site/index.php?app=core&module=attach&section=attach&attach_rel_module=post&attach_id=166

http://www.galilean-library.org/site/index.php?app=core&module=attach&section=attach&attach_rel_module=post&attach_id=175

http://www.galilean-library.org/site/index.php?app=core&module=attach&section=attach&attach_rel_module=post&attach_id=178

http://www.galilean-library.org/site/index.php?app=core&module=attach&section=attach&attach_rel_module=post&attach_id=185

[Varenne Rodin]

I want to see these, but I can't seem to get them to load in my phone's browser. I'll try again when I'm at home.

[Maximilianus]

They don't load on my computer either. Maybe the links are only operative when Cioran is logged in to The Galilean Library.

[Buh4Bee]

Yes, that would be spectacular.

[Cioran]

Doh!

I think they only load on my browser because they are image-linked to another forum, where they are behind a firewall. I'll see what I can do to figure this out.

[Varenne Rodin]

Doh!

I think they only load on my browser because they are image-linked to another forum, where they are behind a firewall. I'll see what I can do to figure this out.

Thanks, Cioran. :)

[Varenne Rodin]

Yes, that would be spectacular.

You have been added. :)

[Kyriakos]

The current incarnation of the ancient Greek and Byzantine models:

http://s5.postimage.org/s20vnsqbb/anubis_statue.png

Edit:

http://s5.postimage.org/jt2sem0qf/agia.png

[Maximilianus]

Pretty cool, K! :thumbs_up

[Gilliatt Gurgle]

Doh!

I think they only load on my browser because they are image-linked to another forum, where they are behind a firewall. I'll see what I can do to figure this out.


Any luck?

[Varenne Rodin]

She's not finished, but I like her and her little companion.

"Hybrid Hybird." An original character. Her name is Crane.

(I have to say all rights are reserved, or animation studios will steal her. This is happening to me here and there lately!)

http://www.online-literature.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=8613&d=1359505496

[Maximilianus]

As usual, a most devastating hit to the senses, Var!! http://smiles.kolobok.us/standart/clapping.gif http://smiles.kolobok.us/standart/good2.gif

Are you really being stolen your work? How outrageous!

[Varenne Rodin]

Thank you, Max! It's pretty silly, the art theft. It's been happening to lots of artists. People find pictures on the internet and share them and use them for whatever. I'm fine with stuff being shared. I like when people see my drawings and sculptures and things. I don't mind people printing my images out either. It's just perplexing when people put an image on sweatshirts or advertisements or in cartoons without mentioning the artist or sharing the profits, or asking if they're allowed to profit that way.

It's flattering when someone likes my art. I just want it to be associated with me always. You know? :)

[Snowqueen]

It’s a wonderful sketch, Varenne! Her little companion is very cute, what’s its name?

[Varenne Rodin]

Thank you, Snowqueen! I hadn't picked a name for him yet, but I've gotten some suggestions: Pea, Charlie, Jimmy, Ogg, and Pequot. I like them! It's tough to decide. :)

[Maximilianus]

Thank you, Max! It's pretty silly, the art theft. It's been happening to lots of artists. People find pictures on the internet and share them and use them for whatever. I'm fine with stuff being shared. I like when people see my drawings and sculptures and things. I don't mind people printing my images out either. It's just perplexing when people put an image on sweatshirts or advertisements or in cartoons without mentioning the artist or sharing the profits, or asking if they're allowed to profit that way.

It's flattering when someone likes my art. I just want it to be associated with me always. You know? :)
I get what you mean, Var. You're right! :nod:


Thank you, Snowqueen! I hadn't picked a name for him yet, but I've gotten some suggestions: Pea, Charlie, Jimmy, Ogg, and Pequot. I like them! It's tough to decide. :)
You can also call him 'Perkins' or 'Watson' :p

[Varenne Rodin]

Perkins!!!! That's the winner! I love it!

[Maximilianus]

Perkins will rawk the world! http://smilys.net/winkende_smilies/smiley2550.gif :p

[Varenne Rodin]

I have been working on my digital painting. This is the terrible beginning of a cat's eye...

http://www.online-literature.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=8632&d=1362782623

This is the finished eye. :D

http://www.online-literature.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=8633&d=1362782643

I feel good about it, but guilty for neglecting everyone while I do art things constantly. Hugs for everybody!

[Maximilianus]

Var, you don't know how not to be a perfect artist!! http://smiles.kolobok.us/standart/yes2.gif http://smiles.kolobok.us/artists/just_cuz/JC_faint.gif :)

What program did you use to do this? Just with the mouse or with a graphics tablet?

Hugs back! http://fc03.deviantart.net/images/i/2003/49/a/b/Hug_emoticon___v2

[Snowqueen]

It’s marvelous, Varenne! Thanks for sharing. I was about to ask you the same question. How did you do it?

[Varenne Rodin]

Var, you don't know how not to be a perfect artist!! http://smiles.kolobok.us/standart/yes2.gif http://smiles.kolobok.us/artists/just_cuz/JC_faint.gif :)

What program did you use to do this? Just with the mouse or with a graphics tablet?

Hugs back! http://fc03.deviantart.net/images/i/2003/49/a/b/Hug_emoticon___v2

Aw, Max. Thank you so much! I don't know about perfect, but I sure do love this stuff.

The smile faces crack me up. :)

I have a wacom intuos 9x12 tablet. I love it! I'm just learning how to use it. I made this picture on the "Paint.net" program.
Lots of layering, lots of colors. I never realized cat eyes could have so many colors inside.

What have you been up to, Max?

[Varenne Rodin]

It’s marvelous, Varenne! Thanks for sharing. I was about to ask you the same question. How did you do it?

Thank you, Snow! :)

Paint.net has been a great program for me because it's free. I'm told it's one of the next best things for people who don't have photoshop. I started off with big fat brush settings and just a few basic colors, then I went crazy with color in the tiniest brush size possible. Most of the time I had the "paint" set to 10-16 opacity so that my lines would be soft and light enough to kind of mimic fur and iris muscle stuff in the eye.

For realism I always look at photo references. I used to know of tutorials for how to do these cats eyes, but I'm blanking on where they were. I can't take credit for the idea for the process itself, but I can post some more of the in between pictures of THIS cat eye, if that would be of interest.

Thank you for asking me about this. I was scared that I would totally destroy the picture when I tried to make the eye look wet. Finishing the picture was a big relief. I'm glad it doesn't suck too bad. :D

[Snowqueen]

All your efforts have brought out fruitful results. The eye does look wet and amazingly realistic. I look forward to see more of your painting skills.

[tonywalt]

That's exquisite! - the detail is incredible on the 2nd eye. I do like that one! I think my eyes look like that on Saturday morning..

[Maximilianus]

Aw, Max. Thank you so much! I don't know about perfect, but I sure do love this stuff.
In such case... PERFECT, PERFECT, PERFECT, ..., and PERFECT :p



I have a wacom intuos 9x12 tablet. I love it! I'm just learning how to use it.
I'd love to have one of those to see if I can do something with it.


I made this picture on the "Paint.net" program.
Awesome choice! Same one I often use :)


What have you been up to, Max?
You'll see some of it in the following days on this very thread, if that would be of interest http://smiles.kolobok.us/standart/yes3.gif


Paint.net has been a great program for me because it's free. I'm told it's one of the next best things for people who don't have photoshop.
That is true! http://smiles.kolobok.us/standart/yes3.gif


I can post some more of the in between pictures of THIS cat eye, if that would be of interest.
It is of interest! :nod:


I was scared that I would totally destroy the picture when I tried to make the eye look wet. Finishing the picture was a big relief. I'm glad it doesn't suck too bad. :D
Fear no more! Whatever you do can never suck! http://smiles.kolobok.us/standart/ok.gif

[qimissung]

Your cat eye is beautiful, Varenne! Is it going to be part of something larger or is it the thing itself-which is fine, I was just curious. I would love to see how you arrived at this, if you care to share.

[Varenne Rodin]

That's exquisite! - the detail is incredible on the 2nd eye. I do like that one! I think my eyes look like that on Saturday morning..

Thank you, Tony! Haha. You must be some kind of werewolf if your eyes look like that ever. Still, I believe you. :D

[Varenne Rodin]

In such case... PERFECT, PERFECT, PERFECT, ..., and PERFECT :p



I'd love to have one of those to see if I can do something with it.


Awesome choice! Same one I often use :)


You'll see some of it in the following days on this very thread, if that would be of interest http://smiles.kolobok.us/standart/yes3.gif


That is true! http://smiles.kolobok.us/standart/yes3.gif


It is of interest! :nod:


Fear no more! Whatever you do can never suck! http://smiles.kolobok.us/standart/ok.gif

Thank you, Max! :) I hope you will get a tablet sometime. It was still an adjustment over drawing with a real pencil on real paper, but it is somewhat freeing. Best of both worlds and stuff. Now that I'm getting the hang of it, I am loving it so much!

I can't wait to see your new projects!

[Varenne Rodin]

Your cat eye is beautiful, Varenne! Is it going to be part of something larger or is it the thing itself-which is fine, I was just curious. I would love to see how you arrived at this, if you care to share.

Thank you, Qimi! This is the finished item for now. I was just practicing technique on my tablet. I painted people eyes and mouths and noses and backgrounds all day that day. I really need to work on backgrounds. It's a big struggle for me. Once I master those, I think I might be going places. ;)

I learned how to make these eyes from pictures I found online myself, so again, not taking credit for this process at all. I wish I had links to the originals, but I either forgot to bookmark them, or they are lost in my vast sea of a billion bookmarks. If anyone ever comes across the artist who teaches this method, feel free to share that info here so they can have credit. Anyway, here's my step by step: (sorry about the gaps. sometimes I didn't save)

The beginning eye. So ugly...

http://www.online-literature.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=8632&d=1362782623

Here I was working in a second layer, separate from the border of the eye and the pupil. If you're not familiar with layering, it's much easier than it seems at first. I suggest searching for some layering tutorials. I added in some browns, grays, greens and a touch of yellow. It's messy, but a lot of it drops down underneath the border of the eye when I merge layers later. The opacity I worked in here was about 8%-12%. That's super transparent. I wanted all of the color to come through. More color is good in realism. An eye is not simply green, blue, brown, or hazel. It's lots of stuff, especially in a cat's eye. I highly suggest three colors MINIMUM. Even three will look cartoony. More is better. The colors can also be wildly different from each other. I tend to avoid stuff like gray + gray-blue + blue.

http://www.online-literature.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=8653&d=1363721290

I softened that layer with a gaussian blur, then I went nuts scribbling color all over. Lots of purple, green, red, magenta, maroon, gray, more yellow, and I just started to add some super light bits and dots of white here and there to hint at highlights. I kind of worked my way around in a circular pattern, with the lines coming out from the eye. Not a lot of straight lines. Mainly curves and squiggles.

http://www.online-literature.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=8654&d=1363721307

In the next step I merged the layers so that the pupil would be on top. I added more pale white glow around the iris. More purple scribbles, especially around the edges. Some of them kind of look like water waves. I added pink around where the highlights would be. You barely notice the pink later, but it makes a huge difference. On top of that I put bold white chunks and scrapes and scratchy scribbles. It looks terribly messy. It doesn't require much control. Somehow it works. The top highlights of white are not transparent at all. They are at full opacity.

http://www.online-literature.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=8657&d=1363721459

In this step I have started to scribble fur in, using my dropper tool to pick up the colors. Trying to get rid of my original fat basic paint lines. I start with black, darkening up the maroon and the purple border of the eye. It's important to darken up that light purple triangle, leaving some areas for highlights.

http://www.online-literature.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=8655&d=1363721347

More of the same. Adding reddish brown fur...

http://www.online-literature.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=8658&d=1363721490

Then white fur. In this next step there is purple in the lower corner of the eye, with transparent light white on top of that, and bold white on top of that. Little water lines.

http://www.online-literature.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=8656&d=1363721374

Lastly, my eye had lost a bit of its shape, so I took some black and smoothed out the iris around the edges, making it more circular, but not nearly perfectly circular. Eyes are muscular and not symmetrical.

http://www.online-literature.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=8633&d=1362782643

I hope this made any kind of sense and wasn't too rambly! Thanks for your patience, everybody! :)

[Varenne Rodin]

Oh, and the entire process took 4-6 hours. With practice, I think it will be faster.

[Maximilianus]

I'm speechless http://smiles.kolobok.us/artists/just_cuz/JC_out_cold.gif I can do nothing but applaud, so I will just applaud as eagerly as possible!!

:hurray: http://smiles.kolobok.us/artists/just_cuz/JC_gimmefive.gif http://smiles.kolobok.us/artists/just_cuz/JC_banger.gif http://smiles.kolobok.us/artists/just_cuz/JC_clap.gif http://smiles.kolobok.us/artists/just_cuz/JC_hurrah.gif http://smiles.kolobok.us/artists/just_cuz/JC_cheesy.gif http://smiles.kolobok.us/artists/just_cuz/JC_you_rock.gif http://smiles.kolobok.us/artists/just_cuz/JC_howdy.gif

[Revolte]

Meow, it's been a while....

At first I disliked this cover, but It's starting to grow on me. I did this the other day with a bit of allergy but still.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e3U74R4roys


A cover of Mad World

[Varenne Rodin]

I'm speechless http://smiles.kolobok.us/artists/just_cuz/JC_out_cold.gif I can do nothing but applaud, so I will just applaud as eagerly as possible!!

:hurray: http://smiles.kolobok.us/artists/just_cuz/JC_gimmefive.gif http://smiles.kolobok.us/artists/just_cuz/JC_banger.gif http://smiles.kolobok.us/artists/just_cuz/JC_clap.gif http://smiles.kolobok.us/artists/just_cuz/JC_hurrah.gif http://smiles.kolobok.us/artists/just_cuz/JC_cheesy.gif http://smiles.kolobok.us/artists/just_cuz/JC_you_rock.gif http://smiles.kolobok.us/artists/just_cuz/JC_howdy.gif

Hehe. Thank you, Max! You're such a sweetie! You have to post something soon or I will start to think I'm taking up way too much space in this thread! :D

[Varenne Rodin]

Meow, it's been a while....

At first I disliked this cover, but It's starting to grow on me. I did this the other day with a bit of allergy but still.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e3U74R4roys



A cover of Mad World

Revolte, this is cool! I'm always expecting covers to be horrible, but I was pleasantly surprised. I love this song as sung by Gary Jules. I was worried it would be a mediocre copy of that, but it's different without butchering any part of it. Very nice! :)

[Maximilianus]

Hehe. Thank you, Max! You're such a sweetie! You have to post something soon or I will start to think I'm taking up way too much space in this thread! :D
From Wednesday onwards, I promise! http://smiles.kolobok.us/artists/just_cuz/JC_howdy.gif

[synodbio]

Truely an excellent artist you are, nice pics

[Maximilianus]

In an attempt to make progress on what may hopefully become, someday, my first sci-fi epic, I've designed the logo for my aerospace company, which I've dubbed CMG Air and Space Industries (probably the Latin motto should be in a more futuristic font, too, but I'm not really sure about it):


http://i1005.photobucket.com/albums/af178/maxicastro/A%20Sci-Fi%20Epic/CMG-Industries-logo_zps5d2e76c3.png



And follow three scenes that comprise a prequel to the main story, with their corresponding basic textual explanations:



http://i1005.photobucket.com/albums/af178/maxicastro/A%20Sci-Fi%20Epic/Infiltration-on-Moon-Valley-Sundown_zps415d7ce5.jpg

http://i1005.photobucket.com/albums/af178/maxicastro/A%20Sci-Fi%20Epic/Infiltration-on-Moon-Valley_zps7c3010b6.jpg

http://i1005.photobucket.com/albums/af178/maxicastro/A%20Sci-Fi%20Epic/Battle-on-Moon-Valley_zpse9b71257.jpg



I've been working on a few more things related to this, and it's been probably around a year designing both friend and foe aircraft, although intermittently because of my school obligations that leave me with little time to follow a hobby. Later on I'll post a bit more, if considered to carry any meaning or appeal.

[Snowqueen]

That's quite amazing, Max. My nieces like them too, they are sitting with me right now. lol

[Adolescent09]

Not much of an artist but here are some crummy digital artworks I made in my very early teens:

http://img10.imageshack.us/img10/2717/workinprog5m.jpg

http://i111.photobucket.com/albums/n140/coolfasho/pentoolinprogress-1.png

http://i111.photobucket.com/albums/n140/coolfasho/tagwall1.png

http://i111.photobucket.com/albums/n140/coolfasho/workinprog3.png

http://i111.photobucket.com/albums/n140/coolfasho/tagwall2.png

http://i111.photobucket.com/albums/n140/coolfasho/firstsmudge.png

http://i111.photobucket.com/albums/n140/coolfasho/vecty.png

http://i111.photobucket.com/albums/n140/coolfasho/sotw4.jpg

http://img10.imageshack.us/img10/4489/battleprogu.jpg

http://img17.imageshack.us/img17/1654/sotw3f.jpg

http://img11.imageshack.us/img11/3891/treestart1.jpg

http://img11.imageshack.us/img11/6769/sotw.jpg

http://img7.imageshack.us/img7/5032/bwsiga.jpg

http://img18.imageshack.us/img18/6046/sotwn.jpg

Pen tool, photo manips, smudges, CD4s etc.

I just realized that this is all the art I have ever made since I popped out of my mom's womb. I already feel embarrassed! Perhaps I should stick to literature and math, where at least I have hope, lol! :p

[aliengirl]

In an attempt to make progress on what may hopefully become, someday, my first sci-fi epic, I've designed the logo for my aerospace company, which I've dubbed CMG Air and Space Industries (probably the Latin motto should be in a more futuristic font, too, but I'm not really sure about it):
...


I've been working on a few more things related to this, and it's been probably around a year designing both friend and foe aircraft, although intermittently because of my school obligations that leave me with little time to follow a hobby. Later on I'll post a bit more, if considered to carry any meaning or appeal.

At last something from Max. :) I like the logo very much and the angry red of the third scene.All the scenes are rich in details but how can we differentiate between friend and foe aircraft? And why CMG?

The font you've used for Latin motto was used in my institute's cultural fest. It's a good choice. I'd suggest you to develop a video game along side your sci-fi epic because I need both. Novel for myself and game for my nephew. :D

[Maximilianus]

That's quite amazing, Max. My nieces like them too, they are sitting with me right now. lol
Thanks, mademoiselle! Glad you all liked! http://smiles.kolobok.us/standart/thank_you.gif

[Maximilianus]

Not much of an artist but here are some crummy digital artworks I made in my very early teens:

(...)

Pen tool, photo manips, smudges, CD4s etc.

I just realized that this is all the art I have ever made since I popped out of my mom's womb. I already feel embarrassed! Perhaps I should stick to literature and math, where at least I have hope, lol! :p
I think they are pretty good pieces, each in their own style, but whether you go on at it or not may only depend on how much you need to do visual stuff. I mostly do what I do because I've found I need it, regardless of whether it can be deemed artistic or not.

[Maximilianus]

At last something from Max. :) I like the logo very much and the angry red of the third scene. All the scenes are rich in details
http://smiles.kolobok.us/standart/thank_you2.gif


... but how can we differentiate between friend and foe aircraft?
What's falling between the rocky formations in a ball of fire and violet blood is a Mephisto's Raker (foe), and to the left of its violet blood there's a General Constellation AAG-3 Arbalest (friend) dogfighting with another Raker. Above all that and a bit to the right, there's a Condor EAC-9 (friend, and the boxes with front holes below its wings are CNT-38 micro-missile launchers). The one on the top left corner firing a missile is a Condor EAC-9 Shadowcaster (also friend, variation of the aforementioned). The other three to the right are also enemy Rakers. I should already have tech specs pictures of all those, but you've already heard of my everlasting time constraints :rolleyes: They'll hopefully be ready sometime soon though.
Both EAC-9s and AAG-3s are operated by the UERF (United Earth Resistance Forces) during Earth War I and the preceding regional wars. The EAC-9 is developed by my company, CMG Air and Space. The AAG-3 is developed by General Constellation, the other company within my story and somewhat a rival.


... And why CMG?
CMG stands for Castle - Morgan - Galway. I would be Maximilian Castle (later to be known as Lt. Maximilian "Cloudstrummer" Castle), chief designer and test pilot. Mary Ann Morgan is a rich visionary and idealist who inherits her late father's fortune and intends to give it a purpose. I am denied further contracts because my country's government feels that my foresight of an imminent holocaust for humanity has become obsessive. They say that my overly futuristic projects consume too much money and resources. Mary Ann offers to fund my investigations, becomes my associate, and we both move to Galway (Ireland), where she owns an abandoned facility that we refurbish and turn into the company's European subsidiary. A mild background to the story that comes after.


The font you've used for Latin motto was used in my institute's cultural fest. It's a good choice. I'd suggest you to develop a video game along side your sci-fi epic because I need both. Novel for myself and game for my nephew. :D
Mind you, I'm even planning a long-running TV series that will gather zillions of fans throughout the galaxy! http://smiles.kolobok.us/artists/just_cuz/JC_faint.gif

[Varenne Rodin]

Truely an excellent artist you are, nice pics

Thank you, synodbio! :)

[Varenne Rodin]

In an attempt to make progress on what may hopefully become, someday, my first sci-fi epic, I've designed the logo for my aerospace company, which I've dubbed CMG Air and Space Industries (probably the Latin motto should be in a more futuristic font, too, but I'm not really sure about it):


http://i1005.photobucket.com/albums/af178/maxicastro/A%20Sci-Fi%20Epic/CMG-Industries-logo_zps5d2e76c3.png



And follow three scenes that comprise a prequel to the main story, with their corresponding basic textual explanations:



http://i1005.photobucket.com/albums/af178/maxicastro/A%20Sci-Fi%20Epic/Infiltration-on-Moon-Valley-Sundown_zps415d7ce5.jpg

http://i1005.photobucket.com/albums/af178/maxicastro/A%20Sci-Fi%20Epic/Infiltration-on-Moon-Valley_zps7c3010b6.jpg

http://i1005.photobucket.com/albums/af178/maxicastro/A%20Sci-Fi%20Epic/Battle-on-Moon-Valley_zpse9b71257.jpg



I've been working on a few more things related to this, and it's been probably around a year designing both friend and foe aircraft, although intermittently because of my school obligations that leave me with little time to follow a hobby. Later on I'll post a bit more, if considered to carry any meaning or appeal.

This is fantastic, Max! I love sci-fi! Your logo is super cool and I really like all of the light and fire elements in your scenes. Keep going with this.

School is important, of course. When I was in college, I barely did any artwork. Scribbles in my notebooks here and there, stick figure comics. I find that creative people never fully lose their love of creating, and will return to it again and again. Definitely keep posting your stuff here. It's great to get it seen.

[Varenne Rodin]

Adolescent, I like a lot of what you have there. Don't underestimate yourself. You obviously felt the spark to make colorful dynamic artwork from time to time. Don't let it go. When you make more stuff, post it here. We're a pretty thoughtful and friendly bunch. The first photo in your post is my favorite of the group. :)

[Varenne Rodin]

Mind you, I'm even planning a long-running TV series that will gather zillions of fans throughout the galaxy! http://smiles.kolobok.us/artists/just_cuz/JC_faint.gif

I would SO watch that! If a video game happens, I will play it!

[aliengirl]

What's falling between the rocky formations in a ball of fire and violet blood is a Mephisto's Raker (foe), and to the left of its violet blood there's a General Constellation AAG-3 Arbalest (friend) dogfighting with another Raker. Above all that and a bit to the right, there's a Condor EAC-9 (friend, and the boxes with front holes below its wings are CNT-38 micro-missile launchers). The one on the top left corner firing a missile is a Condor EAC-9 Shadowcaster (also friend, variation of the aforementioned). The other three to the right are also enemy Rakers. I should already have tech specs pictures of all those, but you've already heard of my everlasting time constraints :rolleyes: They'll hopefully be ready sometime soon though.
Both EAC-9s and AAG-3s are operated by the UERF (United Earth Resistance Forces) during Earth War I and the preceding regional wars. The EAC-9 is developed by my company, CMG Air and Space. The AAG-3 is developed by General Constellation, the other company within my story and somewhat a rival.

Mephisto's Raker! Sounds quite evil. Good job regarding names.


CMG stands for Castle - Morgan - Galway. I would be Maximilian Castle (later to be known as Lt. Maximilian "Cloudstrummer" Castle), chief designer and test pilot. Mary Ann Morgan is a rich visionary and idealist who inherits her late father's fortune and intends to give it a purpose. I am denied further contracts because my country's government feels that my foresight of an imminent holocaust for humanity has become obsessive. They say that my overly futuristic projects consume too much money and resources. Mary Ann offers to fund my investigations, becomes my associate, and we both move to Galway (Ireland), where she owns an abandoned facility that we refurbish and turn into the company's European subsidiary. A mild background to the story that comes after.

Thanks for the explanation. You've got quite a good background there. Hope you'll complete it in near future.



Mind you, I'm even planning a long-running TV series that will gather zillions of fans throughout the galaxy! http://smiles.kolobok.us/artists/just_cuz/JC_faint.gif

Lt. Maximilian "Cloudstrummer" Castle - Go ahead, create history! :p :D

[Maximilianus]

This is fantastic, Max! I love sci-fi! Your logo is super cool and I really like all of the light and fire elements in your scenes. Keep going with this.

School is important, of course. When I was in college, I barely did any artwork. Scribbles in my notebooks here and there, stick figure comics. I find that creative people never fully lose their love of creating, and will return to it again and again. Definitely keep posting your stuff here. It's great to get it seen.
Thanks for the encouragement, Var! I try to keep finding the time not to completely abandon the visual arts. Makes me feel a little better when I get to do something visual :)


I would SO watch that! If a video game happens, I will play it!
Have to prepare the promo posters! http://smiles.kolobok.us/standart/ok.gif :p


Mephisto's Raker! Sounds quite evil. Good job regarding names.
Evil it is, and there're two more that look even more menacing! :nod:


Thanks for the explanation. You've got quite a good background there. Hope you'll complete it in near future.

Lt. Maximilian "Cloudstrummer" Castle - Go ahead, create history! :p :D
Thanks for the encouraging comments, friend AG! :)

[aliengirl]

Evil it is, and there're two more that look even more menacing! :nod:

Thanks for the encouraging comments, friend AG! :)

I always thought of you as a really nice guy. Never imagined so much menace is lurking inside you. :eek2:
BTW, it's not really that terrifying...'cause I am the aliengirl. :alien: ;)

[tonywalt]

Nice Art - Adolescent and Max! Very cool.

[Maximilianus]

Thank you, tony! http://smiles.kolobok.us/personal/hi.gif


I always thought of you as a really nice guy. Never imagined so much menace is lurking inside you. :eek2:
BTW, it's not really that terrifying...'cause I am the aliengirl. :alien: ;)
B-side of our selves http://smiles.kolobok.us/user/Gigakach_01.gif :p

[adamm]

nice creative work.