, cool way of adding colour aswell 
"WTB Duo 870k commission"-contest!
Mistical miss
Cute , cool way of adding colour aswell
, cool way of adding colour aswell
Kayleen Ajzurion
Aww how cute . I also like the coloring style too. Good job!
. I also like the coloring style too. Good job!
egnki
here is something i whipped up while working on main submission
asp1988
haha i like that one, what's she standing on though? Looking forward to your final submission if these are the quality of your sketches
egnki
thats brainless wammo
Sectus
Very nice! Always good to see brainless wammos be beat up 
Babaroga
hehe, very nice idea, and a very nice contest. I'm glad a lot of talented people are participating in this...well..."event" 
I would realy like to participate myself, but im toooo busy doing various artwork, some for clients some for projects etc.
However if I find free time, be sure i'll pop up some of my ideas here.
indeed very nice comunity tribute can be found on this thread... keep up good work
I would realy like to participate myself, but im toooo busy doing various artwork, some for clients some for projects etc.
However if I find free time, be sure i'll pop up some of my ideas here.
indeed very nice comunity tribute can be found on this thread... keep up good work
Haggard
BEHOLD!
Sorry boss, couldn't resist :P
*Based on the first two pictures of the original post.. with my mad paint skills.
Sorry boss, couldn't resist :P
*Based on the first two pictures of the original post.. with my mad paint skills.
asp1988
good lord.... TAKE IT AWAY!!!!! MY EYES !!
I assume your going for the honorable mentions here
I assume your going for the honorable mentions here
Haggard
You mean.. it's not good? But.. but..
Sectus
Don't mind asp1988, Haggard. He just can't appreciate true art. Your artwork is definitely the most impressive I've seen so far, and I've already planned to give you the top prize... hell, I'll give you ALL the prizes for that artwork!
(warning, slight traces of sarcasm in my post )
(warning, slight traces of sarcasm in my post
)
Taelith
Progress so far.
Kayleen Ajzurion
Well since everyone is posting their entries from both forums over here and on GWonline, I thought I'd do it too just to be cool... >.<
*note this is a copy paste of my original post since I'm too lazy to rewrite it.
So here it is, I call it "The younger days: a brawl at the bar"
So my concept is Shan and Sanra during their younger "wilder" days where they're ruffing up a bit of money, and some clothing from a few unsuspecting travelers(hence the wanted poster in the back) at the local Krytan poker bar
I hope my changing of the hair isn't a problem, it was the easiest solution to make them look younger
Boy do I feel bad for the poor guys whose clothes are on the table >.<
Oh and btw, yes I know both poker and the digital camera are anachronisms and didn't exist in Guild Wars but heck, I couldn't resist
Any criticism would be much appreciated since I might plan to open a sketchy thread later on since I really enjoy doing these ^_^. I'm still deciding on whether or not it would be a good idea.
Anyways, thanks for the fun opportunity and and ty in advance for the critics if you decide to give any ^_^
Kay
*note this is a copy paste of my original post since I'm too lazy to rewrite it.
So here it is, I call it "The younger days: a brawl at the bar"
So my concept is Shan and Sanra during their younger "wilder" days where they're ruffing up a bit of money, and some clothing from a few unsuspecting travelers(hence the wanted poster in the back) at the local Krytan poker bar
I hope my changing of the hair isn't a problem, it was the easiest solution to make them look younger
Boy do I feel bad for the poor guys whose clothes are on the table >.<
Oh and btw, yes I know both poker and the digital camera are anachronisms and didn't exist in Guild Wars but heck, I couldn't resist
Any criticism would be much appreciated since I might plan to open a sketchy thread later on since I really enjoy doing these ^_^. I'm still deciding on whether or not it would be a good idea.
Anyways, thanks for the fun opportunity and and ty in advance for the critics if you decide to give any ^_^
Kay
Tea And Cashews
Cameras in Tyria? That's new.
Oh man... I need to hurry up. :/
So many good entries are coming in!
Can't wait to see some more, and I definately can't wait to get mine in!
Oh man... I need to hurry up. :/
So many good entries are coming in!
Can't wait to see some more, and I definately can't wait to get mine in!
Mistical miss
Awesome idea ^^
You wanted some advise so here I go :
The clothing in the front looks unnatural, lay some of you own cloths on a table and you will see many creases, adding those to clothing makes them look like clothing ^^.
The tongue looks a bit odd, I don't know how to draw a tongue like that, but it doesn't seem right.
I'd have the arm rest on her shoulder, instead of hovering above, they are close friends after all
You wanted some advise so here I go :
The clothing in the front looks unnatural, lay some of you own cloths on a table and you will see many creases, adding those to clothing makes them look like clothing ^^.
The tongue looks a bit odd, I don't know how to draw a tongue like that, but it doesn't seem right.
I'd have the arm rest on her shoulder, instead of hovering above, they are close friends after all
Kayleen Ajzurion
Thanks for the tip Mystical, now that I look at it, the arm really does look funny, I didn't notice the empty space I left over the shoulder >.< It looked normal on sketch
Not that I'm too lazy to redo it(Oh wait, I am ), but I think I'll leave it like that, my mistake I'll assume. I have another WIP and other stuff to do at the moment anyways so maybe later if the finish date isn't in .
Not that I'm too lazy to redo it(Oh wait, I am
), but I think I'll leave it like that, my mistake I'll assume. I have another WIP and other stuff to do at the moment anyways so maybe later if the finish date isn't in .
asp1988
i think it looks great kayleen, only one thing i could say to fix up. Looking upon it immediatelys, both characters have dark outlines around them, though the outlines look like pencil and are different strengths the entire drawing (outline fading in + out). I think it'd look better if you painted one uniform solid black outline on the characters to get rid of the sketchy feel!
Thats not to say it isnt a brilliant piece, good job
Thats not to say it isnt a brilliant piece, good job
KriaKorturi
I retooled the environment for my single character submission of Shanaeri to make it ready for my Duo Character piece. This is a work in progress. The piece has a widescreen aspect ratio, so maximize your browsers to see it all.
And here is a render of the other character model I built, Sanra:
The next step is to drop the two characters into the environment I built. The final piece will also feature a special appearance by another Guild Wars creature.
And here is a render of the other character model I built, Sanra:
The next step is to drop the two characters into the environment I built. The final piece will also feature a special appearance by another Guild Wars creature.
Sectus
Very impressive!
Tea And Cashews
I still feel it's a bit unfair to do 3D stuff in a drawing contest.... but I'm not going to complain.
Haven't worked on my submission much lately. I just got a new job that is very taxing, and I pretty much go to work, come home, and sleep. Hopefully I'll find some time to work on it soon though.
Haven't worked on my submission much lately. I just got a new job that is very taxing, and I pretty much go to work, come home, and sleep. Hopefully I'll find some time to work on it soon though.
Nian
I'm very impressed by Kria's entries. I love the whole setting with the mushrooms and I like the textures a lot. Especially Shan's boots!
I think what's unfair is to shun different styles of art like 3D because if you're not good at 3D it wouldn't look good and it's the same with drawing. Although 3D doesn't neccecarily require drawing skills. But still a good idea is always better than a bad idea and presenting that requires a whole other set of skills than just beign technically good at something. You've got to have vision. I have no idea how Softimage|XSI works but I need to try it out some time. :x
Not sure if I can make it to the deadline since I'm supposed to be very busy blargh. I have an idea I want to use but I guess if not here then you can find it later in my sketchbook thread(when I get around to making it). :P
Keep it up all! All the artwork so far is looking mighty good~
I think what's unfair is to shun different styles of art like 3D because if you're not good at 3D it wouldn't look good and it's the same with drawing. Although 3D doesn't neccecarily require drawing skills. But still a good idea is always better than a bad idea and presenting that requires a whole other set of skills than just beign technically good at something. You've got to have vision. I have no idea how Softimage|XSI works but I need to try it out some time. :x
Not sure if I can make it to the deadline since I'm supposed to be very busy blargh. I have an idea I want to use but I guess if not here then you can find it later in my sketchbook thread(when I get around to making it). :P
Keep it up all! All the artwork so far is looking mighty good~
asp1988
i think some people are getting a bit touchy about the 3D artwork for a few reasons. Personally i think its amazing that you've done something on this scale as i've had alot of person experience modelling in maya/max in the past, so good job on that behalf.
But the problem is that its impossible to tell wether the environment was sourced from other artwork, possibly just edited a little. Also that the characters can be moved without having to recreate any artwork, means that someone entering this comp as a 3D artist could submit 100 different rendes, when essentially only one character and an environment have been modelled.
I think the artists are getting annoyed mainly because its not traditional Once again i do respect the committment to making pieces of that quality, just trying to clear up what everyone seems to be saying.
cheers
But the problem is that its impossible to tell wether the environment was sourced from other artwork, possibly just edited a little. Also that the characters can be moved without having to recreate any artwork, means that someone entering this comp as a 3D artist could submit 100 different rendes, when essentially only one character and an environment have been modelled.
I think the artists are getting annoyed mainly because its not traditional
Once again i do respect the committment to making pieces of that quality, just trying to clear up what everyone seems to be saying.cheers
Nian
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Originally Posted by asp1988
i think some people are getting a bit touchy about the 3D artwork for a few reasons. Personally i think its amazing that you've done something on this scale as i've had alot of person experience modelling in maya/max in the past, so good job on that behalf.
But the problem is that its impossible to tell wether the environment was sourced from other artwork, possibly just edited a little. Also that the characters can be moved without having to recreate any artwork, means that someone entering this comp as a 3D artist could submit 100 different rendes, when essentially only one character and an environment have been modelled.
I think the artists are getting annoyed mainly because its not traditional Once again i do respect the committment to making pieces of that quality, just trying to clear up what everyone seems to be saying.
cheers Yeah. I just personally don't like whining in a contest thread because every contest thread in history has it. I mean it's a contest and it's not meant to be fair in that sense. You just have to give it your best in the medium you're good with I believe.
Also it's not like any 2D artist couldn't just go mad collaging and taking backgrounds and patterns from photos and just making a lovely mess too. Good 3D will still be better than bad 2D and vice versa it doesn't have to be about the medium you use but which has a more impressive end result and personally I feel that posing a 3D character is anything BUT easy and I hate rigging but then again I'm a newb. :P
But the problem is that its impossible to tell wether the environment was sourced from other artwork, possibly just edited a little. Also that the characters can be moved without having to recreate any artwork, means that someone entering this comp as a 3D artist could submit 100 different rendes, when essentially only one character and an environment have been modelled.
I think the artists are getting annoyed mainly because its not traditional
Once again i do respect the committment to making pieces of that quality, just trying to clear up what everyone seems to be saying.cheers Yeah. I just personally don't like whining in a contest thread because every contest thread in history has it. I mean it's a contest and it's not meant to be fair in that sense. You just have to give it your best in the medium you're good with I believe.
Also it's not like any 2D artist couldn't just go mad collaging and taking backgrounds and patterns from photos and just making a lovely mess too. Good 3D will still be better than bad 2D and vice versa it doesn't have to be about the medium you use but which has a more impressive end result and personally I feel that posing a 3D character is anything BUT easy and I hate rigging but then again I'm a newb. :P
Shanaeri Rynale
Sanra and I are still going through the process of working out the exact judging process. Our views on what we think are favorites change with every entry, so really until the close dates all bets are off.
What I will say is that originality, percieved effort spent as well as quality will be big factors in choosing the winners.
My guidance would be, if you are working or thinking of doing an entry, please do so, and leave the near impossible task of judging to Sanra and I.
We will be fair, we will take all these factors into account and I suspect when announcing the winners we'll say why we liked them.
Hope that helps
What I will say is that originality, percieved effort spent as well as quality will be big factors in choosing the winners.
My guidance would be, if you are working or thinking of doing an entry, please do so, and leave the near impossible task of judging to Sanra and I.
We will be fair, we will take all these factors into account and I suspect when announcing the winners we'll say why we liked them.
Hope that helps
Nkah Sennyt
@ Tea - IMO, it's not a drawing contest. It's an art contest.
ShadowbaneX
I've been keeping an eye on this thread for a while because a) I like art, and b) I like mesmers. They're a really fun class and style is always fun...shame that the substance is lacking... :\
There are quite a few entries that I like in here, but I'm kinda surprised that no one went the with the (imo) obvious theme: the Lyssa statue. I don't want to step on anyone artistic creation, especially given my lack of talent to draw anything beyond stick figures (and still poorly at that) that's what I would have attempted. Perhaps in my...ignorance of artistic work, it's simpling 'biting off more then you can chew', but that would have seemed to me to be a great theme.
There are quite a few entries that I like in here, but I'm kinda surprised that no one went the with the (imo) obvious theme: the Lyssa statue. I don't want to step on anyone artistic creation, especially given my lack of talent to draw anything beyond stick figures (and still poorly at that) that's what I would have attempted. Perhaps in my...ignorance of artistic work, it's simpling 'biting off more then you can chew', but that would have seemed to me to be a great theme.
asp1988
your completely right Nian
Sectus
I'd just like to note that I personally think any type of medium is okay. 3D modelling isn't exactly an easy thing to do, so I don't see that as unfair compared to drawing an entry.
@Taelith: Very nice work! Slightly disappointed to see you decided to scrap the Sanra-skateboard part of the picture though, I thought that looked really neat. But your new solo pictures looks great.
@Taelith: Very nice work! Slightly disappointed to see you decided to scrap the Sanra-skateboard part of the picture though, I thought that looked really neat. But your new solo pictures looks great.
XaThx
So here's my entry
Ehecatzin FlyingCrab
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Originally Posted by ShadowbaneX
I'm kinda surprised that no one went the with the (imo) obvious theme: the Lyssa statue.
well it seems obvious for me as well, two female mesmers, one ilustration...Lyssa theme! ^^ and even though I didnt exactly went for the statue, I did went for the Ascalon Lyssa mural...
anyway, here's my entry, I Think I pushed myself to do better this time, hope you like it
low rez version:
http://www.deviantart.com/deviation/53156079/
Hi rez version:
anyway, here's my entry, I Think I pushed myself to do better this time, hope you like it
low rez version:
http://www.deviantart.com/deviation/53156079/
Hi rez version:
Sectus
... *faints*
![[Skye]](/static/static/../../Img/avatar110665_2.gif){kind=avatar}
[Skye]
Here's one of my entries
ShadowbaneX
Ah, the old saying: 'I don't know art, but I know what I like.'
KriaKorturi
Thank you for all the comments, it's amazing the dialog that has been divined from my creations. Unfortunately, it is the content of that dialog that has me writing this, as things seem to have reached an unnecessary crescendo. I wasn't initially going to reply to comments of this nature, but a few inaccurate points and concerns have arisen that I'd like to clear up. First, take a look at page 1, post #18 from Irukandji:
Are there any mediums you'd not like to be used, like, for example, Photoshop; or is it up to us if we send in a CG picture or a completely handdrawn one?
And right below that, the reply from Shanaeri Rynale herself:
Both is fine, ty
That should have precluded all the "this is unfair" posts (and any further of that nature), as it was made clear on page 1 that any medium is valid, specifically CG. I made certain of this before investing the two dozen+ hours that I have in my pieces. Regardless of whether people understood that CG is allowed, I'm disappointed in the negative feedback my pieces have garnered simply because of the medium used. I'd pity the person that decided to do a clay sculpture or take a photo of a paper model diorama. It's quite a downer to come here and see a comment like "it's unfair, but I'm not going to complain." Well, you just did.
The perception that this medium is "easy" or "automated" couldn't be farther from the truth. The concern that the environment I built is "sourced from other artwork" (huh??) is unfounded. Everything was built from scratch, from a blank workspace, and I think the uniqueness of it all is proof that it was created new, specifically for this project. Honestly, where would I get completely rigged models of two Guild Wars characters (and more specifically, Shan and Sanra models, which have unique appearances!), Maguuma Jungle, and the hundreds of megabytes of texture data that I created for it all? Absolutely preposterous and insulting.
On a lighter note, I greatly appreciate the appreciation, thanks for reading this, and thank you to all the artists who are submitting fantastic pieces here. If anyone is interested in trying their hand at XSI, they have a trial version here. If XSI is a bit daunting, you can try Blender, which is a full-featured package in its own right.
Thank you,
~Kria
Are there any mediums you'd not like to be used, like, for example, Photoshop; or is it up to us if we send in a CG picture or a completely handdrawn one?
And right below that, the reply from Shanaeri Rynale herself:
Both is fine, ty
That should have precluded all the "this is unfair" posts (and any further of that nature), as it was made clear on page 1 that any medium is valid, specifically CG. I made certain of this before investing the two dozen+ hours that I have in my pieces. Regardless of whether people understood that CG is allowed, I'm disappointed in the negative feedback my pieces have garnered simply because of the medium used. I'd pity the person that decided to do a clay sculpture or take a photo of a paper model diorama. It's quite a downer to come here and see a comment like "it's unfair, but I'm not going to complain." Well, you just did.
The perception that this medium is "easy" or "automated" couldn't be farther from the truth. The concern that the environment I built is "sourced from other artwork" (huh??) is unfounded. Everything was built from scratch, from a blank workspace, and I think the uniqueness of it all is proof that it was created new, specifically for this project. Honestly, where would I get completely rigged models of two Guild Wars characters (and more specifically, Shan and Sanra models, which have unique appearances!), Maguuma Jungle, and the hundreds of megabytes of texture data that I created for it all? Absolutely preposterous and insulting.
On a lighter note, I greatly appreciate the appreciation, thanks for reading this, and thank you to all the artists who are submitting fantastic pieces here. If anyone is interested in trying their hand at XSI, they have a trial version here. If XSI is a bit daunting, you can try Blender, which is a full-featured package in its own right.
Thank you,
~Kria
Sectus
Absolutely love the entries so far. I'm really glad right now I decided to hold this contest
@KriaKorturi: Don't worry, I promise you your CG artwork will be judged on equal ground compared to all other entries. I personally think CG artwork can look as great as any other type of artwork, so I'm glad to see the variation for this contest.
@KriaKorturi: Don't worry, I promise you your CG artwork will be judged on equal ground compared to all other entries. I personally think CG artwork can look as great as any other type of artwork, so I'm glad to see the variation for this contest.
Mistical miss
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Originally Posted by Ehecatzin FlyingCrab
well it seems obvious for me as well, two female mesmers, one ilustration...Lyssa theme! ^^ and even though I didnt exactly went for the statue, I did went for the Ascalon Lyssa mural...
anyway, here's my entry, I Think I pushed myself to do better this time, hope you like it
low rez version:
http://www.deviantart.com/deviation/53156079/
Hi rez version:
Awesome work on that one ^^, theres one small change I would make to that and I hope you can still do it
The right mesmer looks too surprised I think, if you could flatten the top of the eyes a bit, revealing less 'eye' she would look sexier and less surprised.
anyway, here's my entry, I Think I pushed myself to do better this time, hope you like it
low rez version:
http://www.deviantart.com/deviation/53156079/
Hi rez version:
Awesome work on that one ^^, theres one small change I would make to that and I hope you can still do it
The right mesmer looks too surprised I think, if you could flatten the top of the eyes a bit, revealing less 'eye' she would look sexier and less surprised.
Ehecatzin FlyingCrab
thanx for the observation...Shanaery has big eyes after all, maybe I overdid them, I'll try to change that if I have the time ^^
Tea And Cashews
Ugh, chill out people. I was just saying that people tend to be bias towards computer generated art. No need to start freaking out on me/everyone who said anything.
I wasn't complaining. I was just saying what I felt, and last I checked I was allowed to voice my opinion.
I wasn't complaining. I was just saying what I felt, and last I checked I was allowed to voice my opinion.
Nian
Aww I'm sorry Kria that we created some drama out of your posts...X)
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In the time that it took me to create one caroon monkey in 3D and posing it I could have easily created 12 digital paintings of it instead. Go figure. Took me several days whereas it takes me approx half a day to create a 2D painting. :P
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