argh >.<'''''' too many awesome suggestions.....
I will probably end up doing several.. Q.Q
... maybe 1 central, HUEG piece, and a few smaller ones.
I dunno, I need a cup of hot cocoa, my pink fluffy slippers, and a fat, empty notebook.
The Great Challenge!
Tzu
BlueXIV
Don't do that, pick one [mine], and make it the best you've done. Much better than having a billion tiny things
Hailfall
*Slaps Blue* Egoist 
Just let her pick the one (or ones) she likes, mmkay?
Just let her pick the one (or ones) she likes, mmkay?
BlueXIV
Never! 
!
*tries to convince*
But aside from the little plug, I think the advice was sound. I think you'd want to go out with a bang, instead of a cracked window kind of thing with a billion irregularly shaped shrapnels
!*tries to convince*
But aside from the little plug, I think the advice was sound. I think you'd want to go out with a bang, instead of a cracked window kind of thing with a billion irregularly shaped shrapnels
Zodiac Meteor
The time limit is going up, I hope I win 
Chicken of the Seas
Tzu
14-16 hours before the Challenge is over!
I'll announce the "winner(s)" pretty soon after, I hope.
Oh, and because I'm bored...
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Originally Posted by Fey
I'll announce the "winner(s)" pretty soon after, I hope.
Oh, and because I'm bored...
Quote:
An ancient evil lies dormant within Deepholm, the domain of earth in the Elemental Plane.
"holm" actually means mound of earth, or small mountain. "Deep" holm? O.o'
hmms, WoW has been trying to borrow from old norse again.
Must remember to make a list of their mistakes at some point.
...wtf am I saying, Im such a dorky nerd -_-
(ofc, Eragon and it's old-norse-stealing is the most pathetic to date. If you know just a grain of old norse/norwegian you will laugh (instead of cry) so hard throughout the entirety of the book(s)/film)
... </awkward nerd rant>
hmms, WoW has been trying to borrow from old norse again.
Must remember to make a list of their mistakes at some point.
...wtf am I saying, Im such a dorky nerd -_-
(ofc, Eragon and it's old-norse-stealing is the most pathetic to date. If you know just a grain of old norse/norwegian you will laugh (instead of cry) so hard throughout the entirety of the book(s)/film)
... </awkward nerd rant>
Fey
Perhaps a mountain which has a crater/vent thingy that does deep into the earth? 
Tzu
could be (obv) but even then it wouldn't make sense.
I suppose I should've added that whilst you can, in chinese and sometimes in english, add contradicting nouns and adjectives with one another to create some sort of graspable sense, it's impossible to do in old norse. This would be difficult to describe in few words :/
But anyway, it's english x old norse, what kinda sense should I really be expecting -_-'
5-6 hours left of the challenge! O.O
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I suppose I should've added that whilst you can, in chinese and sometimes in english, add contradicting nouns and adjectives with one another to create some sort of graspable sense, it's impossible to do in old norse. This would be difficult to describe in few words :/
But anyway, it's english x old norse, what kinda sense should I really be expecting -_-'
5-6 hours left of the challenge! O.O
(>^.^)>
<(^.^<)
Smilin' Assassin
Quote:
Originally Posted by pansy malfoy
I want to see that, however >_> agreed, I wanna see it too~!
I do like yours tho, it's fun and I can totally imagine it:}
humhum, I did say I'd put *something* up
for any commish of significance, Alacrity is always my subject of choice .. not this time.
Epic, Alacrity~? hardly, she is anything but ..
She would be miscast in a leading role, the limelight belongs to a real hero.
Perhaps the most epic moment for any hero is one's permadeath (&/or ?apotheosis), eventual for most by the time we reach GW2
The scene will celebrate the culmination of a Guild Wars hero, a character of your choosing ~ Tzunedaine if she fits.
(not Alacrity, her end is far more ignominous .. and ominous)
A spectacular top-down view of our mangled hero, clutching weapon and resplendant in armour, arrayed on an enormous burning pyre (something the size of a Charr Effigy) as she is sent to her own Valhalla ~
mourners far below hold one another, bow heads, or gape in awe, tears streaming down faces.
Someone plays the pipes, another sacrifices a phoenix
We recognise a few, perhaps heroes like Jora, or participants of this thread ..
an epic sendoff requires a melodramatic requiem
http://uk.video.yahoo.com/watch/4528575
http://www.dailymotion.com/related/x...age_videogames
** Alacrity cannot tempt Tzu with plat~!
that's cos of your already epic painting of her & Caspar, Ala has already pledged Tzu substantial remuneration ~
Like many others, choose this only if you feel like painting it, an unlikely proposition given the sombre (potentially glorious) theme
Smilin' Assassin
for a change of pace, some epic cheer
♪♫ let's put on some music ♫ ♪
~ always brings back to me past drunken romances .. ah, sweet times, lol~!
scene: Tzu's place, ten years into the future
Our heroes have got together once more to celebrate their times together.
Tzu is the focus of course; also present are the participants in this thread, as friends or gatecrashers.
The last ten years have been very good to some, and left others worn & weary ~
they wear a medley of costumes, from partygear to GW concept clothes, their fave outfits, or dressed to impress
A chance for old acquaintances to catch up, congratulate, gloat or envy one another
There will be fireworks~!
the usual antics of any reunion are all there ~
eating drinking dancing and music
party games, tomfoolery and debauchery
what's a get-together without drunken snogging, tho shalln't be fair to name volunteers~? or .. hehe:}
Zodiac, Aserath and Nemesis are in animated converstation, sharing and comparing war stories
Sue Aside dances on the tables to the tune of Farai's fiddle, whilst happydrunk Pansy sings claps and cheers
Shala (& AlCapone) are monopolising Tzu's attentions with Morag & Starr, all are dressed to devastate
they regard Blue, who impresses the Queen clique with his latest partytrick, whilst others look on in amazement
Lucy Gwyneth, acj2123's Devona and Fey dance, sillhouettes illumined against the bonfire
oh, and a tipsy pixy somewhere in there, flirting with anyone who gives her attention~! ("where's Alacrity")
there are others to be sure, apologies to those I've missed ~
eep, two~! am cheating~! but felt need to submit a lighthearted epic to balance the morbid one previous .. I srsly can not expect you to paint this~!
(unless you are crazy enough to paint a dozen plus individuals doing different unrelated things)
I shalln't tempt you with anything either, tho of course you know I tip well .. Ala does has rank in People Owe Me :}
♪♫ let's put on some music ♫ ♪
~ always brings back to me past drunken romances .. ah, sweet times, lol~!
scene: Tzu's place, ten years into the future
Our heroes have got together once more to celebrate their times together.
Tzu is the focus of course; also present are the participants in this thread, as friends or gatecrashers.
The last ten years have been very good to some, and left others worn & weary ~
they wear a medley of costumes, from partygear to GW concept clothes, their fave outfits, or dressed to impress
A chance for old acquaintances to catch up, congratulate, gloat or envy one another
There will be fireworks~!
the usual antics of any reunion are all there ~
eating drinking dancing and music
party games, tomfoolery and debauchery
what's a get-together without drunken snogging, tho shalln't be fair to name volunteers~? or .. hehe:}
Zodiac, Aserath and Nemesis are in animated converstation, sharing and comparing war stories
Sue Aside dances on the tables to the tune of Farai's fiddle, whilst happydrunk Pansy sings claps and cheers
Shala (& AlCapone) are monopolising Tzu's attentions with Morag & Starr, all are dressed to devastate
they regard Blue, who impresses the Queen clique with his latest partytrick, whilst others look on in amazement
Lucy Gwyneth, acj2123's Devona and Fey dance, sillhouettes illumined against the bonfire
oh, and a tipsy pixy somewhere in there, flirting with anyone who gives her attention~! ("where's Alacrity")
there are others to be sure, apologies to those I've missed ~
eep, two~! am cheating~! but felt need to submit a lighthearted epic to balance the morbid one previous .. I srsly can not expect you to paint this~!
(unless you are crazy enough to paint a dozen plus individuals doing different unrelated things)
I shalln't tempt you with anything either, tho of course you know I tip well .. Ala does has rank in People Owe Me :}
Tzu
oh wow, Ala O.O epic suggestions indeed!
I quite like the permadeath-one + I believe Blue won't bite my head off if I choose that one.
The second, "grand party" idea is great, too. I like how you included every participant of this thread!
This is gonna be such a tough one >.<
I agree with Blue; I should just make 1 huge artwork, not several small ones, but there's a chance I get bored/blocked when working on the big piece, and then I might degress to sketches and chibis just to get back into the mood. If I do, I'll make sure I pick ideas from this thread.
Btw, random, but; \ ^o^ / ! My bearded dragon just caught the cricket which has been eluding his jagged jaws for three days now! What a glorious victory! I'm so proud of him XD
I quite like the permadeath-one + I believe Blue won't bite my head off if I choose that one.
The second, "grand party" idea is great, too. I like how you included every participant of this thread!
This is gonna be such a tough one >.<
I agree with Blue; I should just make 1 huge artwork, not several small ones, but there's a chance I get bored/blocked when working on the big piece, and then I might degress to sketches and chibis just to get back into the mood. If I do, I'll make sure I pick ideas from this thread.
Btw, random, but; \ ^o^ / ! My bearded dragon just caught the cricket which has been eluding his jagged jaws for three days now! What a glorious victory! I'm so proud of him XD
Smilin' Assassin
Quote:
Originally Posted by Tzu
Btw, random, but; \ ^o^ / ! My bearded dragon just caught the cricket which has been eluding his jagged jaws for three days now! What a glorious victory! I'm so proud of him XD
omg now THAT is epic~!
your minidinosaur in a deathstruggle with a protozerg~!
paint eet~!@
your minidinosaur in a deathstruggle with a protozerg~!
paint eet~!@
Tzu
hahahaha! XD I could never do him justice, I think. There's something about seeing it live, you know?
I do use him as reference for Dragons and such though :3
3-4 hours left of the Challenge!!
I do use him as reference for Dragons and such though :3
3-4 hours left of the Challenge!!
Smilin' Assassin
Quote:
Originally Posted by Tzu
btw, for those of you who dunno what my style looks like:
Except, you know, I hope to do better on this one! :P
and it will be in colours.
these two will, as well... soon ^^
EDIT: blue pointed it out.... alacrity does NOT have a crease under her left eye!! X''D
It's just a misbehaving strand of hair... I haven't fixed the hair since the first sketch, but I promise (smilin'assasssin) that it won't be there in the finished one! :P
aw, whether creases or recalcitrant follicles, you can leave it in~!
makes her more real, and riding against the wind like that, can't expect to look like a shampoo commercial:}
Ala's totally enjoying Tzu's Norn gear ~ perfect~! <3
Except, you know, I hope to do better on this one! :P
and it will be in colours.
these two will, as well... soon ^^
EDIT: blue pointed it out.... alacrity does NOT have a crease under her left eye!! X''D
It's just a misbehaving strand of hair... I haven't fixed the hair since the first sketch, but I promise (smilin'assasssin) that it won't be there in the finished one! :P
aw, whether creases or recalcitrant follicles, you can leave it in~!makes her more real, and riding against the wind like that, can't expect to look like a shampoo commercial:}
Ala's totally enjoying Tzu's Norn gear ~ perfect~! <3
Verene
Tzu, you have a bearded dragon? Lucky! My best friend has one and they're so awesome
Also, wow, Smilin's second idea is awesomely epic. Big party of doom with all of the usual suspects around here. Though Farai would be more likely to play flute than violin
Also, wow, Smilin's second idea is awesomely epic. Big party of doom with all of the usual suspects around here. Though Farai would be more likely to play flute than violin
Revelations
S'pose I'd better get in before the close, looks like there's some tough competition though. 
I'm going to offer up 200k for this one. Hopefully some epic imagery will manage to tip the scales alongside that. Plus I have an epic soundtrack to boot. (see later in post.)
So, down to business. Gonna be a little cliche and selfish on this and say an epic duel between good and evil (or at least between good and mischievous), represented by my characters of course! The scene takes place on a plateau high above a massive battle taking place. The two are engaged in an all out magical power struggle, unleashing everything they have at each other. See my brilliantly painted wondersketch for clearer example. Wow that thing is embarassing, lol.
In the valley far below will be hundreds....dozens....a few....however many you are willing to draw should you choose this of people engaged in similar epic conflicts. The terrain will be something dark and bleak like the Ring of Fire Islands, in contrast to the energetic hues of the characters involved.
So without further ado, the characters... Not going to bother with huge backstory or anything (unless you want me to), don't know that it would really help with such a concept. As you'll see, they're both themed around a particular colour, and it would be great if the same was prevalent in the scene. Some sort of aura matching their colour themes to show the immense sort of power being thrown around would also be rather epic.
Kitara, the elementalist will represent the good half of the battle...
Portrait, Profile, Casting
And Kali, the necromancer will take an opposing position.
Portrait, Profile, Casting
The poses in the above images are simply for inspiration. Something similar would be great, but anything you find more fitting or epic would also be brilliant.
And finally, a soundtrack to inspire you! I'm a big fan so I'm going to shamelessly promote Nightwish and their newest album, Dark Passion Play. This one in particular, though this and this are always good too (If you ignore the videos. Just the highest quality sound I could find on YouTube). I think you'll agree it's a soundtrack worthy of such an epic masterpiece!
Wow.... that post took a bit of effort. Feel free to message me if you're interested for any extra details.
Good luck to everyone participating in this, can't wait to see who is chosen, and what the end result is. Most importantly, have fun doing it Tzu!
I'm going to offer up 200k for this one. Hopefully some epic imagery will manage to tip the scales alongside that. Plus I have an epic soundtrack to boot.
(see later in post.)So, down to business. Gonna be a little cliche and selfish on this and say an epic duel between good and evil (or at least between good and mischievous), represented by my characters of course! The scene takes place on a plateau high above a massive battle taking place. The two are engaged in an all out magical power struggle, unleashing everything they have at each other. See my brilliantly painted wondersketch for clearer example. Wow that thing is embarassing, lol.
In the valley far below will be hundreds....dozens....a few....however many you are willing to draw should you choose this of people engaged in similar epic conflicts. The terrain will be something dark and bleak like the Ring of Fire Islands, in contrast to the energetic hues of the characters involved.
So without further ado, the characters... Not going to bother with huge backstory or anything (unless you want me to), don't know that it would really help with such a concept. As you'll see, they're both themed around a particular colour, and it would be great if the same was prevalent in the scene. Some sort of aura matching their colour themes to show the immense sort of power being thrown around would also be rather epic.
Kitara, the elementalist will represent the good half of the battle...
Portrait, Profile, Casting
And Kali, the necromancer will take an opposing position.
Portrait, Profile, Casting
The poses in the above images are simply for inspiration. Something similar would be great, but anything you find more fitting or epic would also be brilliant.
And finally, a soundtrack to inspire you! I'm a big fan so I'm going to shamelessly promote Nightwish and their newest album, Dark Passion Play. This one in particular, though this and this are always good too (If you ignore the videos. Just the highest quality sound I could find on YouTube). I think you'll agree it's a soundtrack worthy of such an epic masterpiece!
Wow.... that post took a bit of effort. Feel free to message me if you're interested for any extra details.
Good luck to everyone participating in this, can't wait to see who is chosen, and what the end result is. Most importantly, have fun doing it Tzu!
Tzu
ooh, happy to see more people participate! ^^ nothing's set in stone yet, obviously!
I'm gonna close the Challenge in 1 or 2 hours time, leaving it open a couple of hours more for the "savespot"-people in page 1 - but no longer!
Remember, even if you do not score the main piece, you could walk away with a freebie of a simpler kind! And don't worry, even if you've said you will pay, if I make a chibi or something instead, you do NOT have to pay.
I'm gonna close the Challenge in 1 or 2 hours time, leaving it open a couple of hours more for the "savespot"-people in page 1 - but no longer!
Remember, even if you do not score the main piece, you could walk away with a freebie of a simpler kind! And don't worry, even if you've said you will pay, if I make a chibi or something instead, you do NOT have to pay.
BlueXIV
D:! I wont bite your head off if you don't do mine... (unless your head is just _THAT_ tasty).
I will only bite your head off if you do a certain one >D
OMNOMNOMNOMNOMNOMNOM.
*would include a pic but in class right now :<*
I will only bite your head off if you do a certain one >D
OMNOMNOMNOMNOMNOMNOM.
*would include a pic but in class right now :<*
Tzu
D8
I like my head... Q.Q
I like my head... Q.Q
Verene
Biting off heads isn't allowed, Blue
Unless you are a plastic dinosaur in a suicidal race.
Unless you are a plastic dinosaur in a suicidal race.
Tzu
The Challenge has ended!
Savspots on first page have undecided, but very few, hours left to fill their posts.
I'll update when I consider that closed as well. I'll start deciding who (singular or plural) will get the epic freebie.
Savspots on first page have undecided, but very few, hours left to fill their posts.
I'll update when I consider that closed as well. I'll start deciding who (singular or plural) will get the epic freebie.
Tzu
Savespots on page 1 are no longer valid.
The Challenge has officially ended for every participant
The Challenge has officially ended for every participant
ajc2123
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Originally Posted by Tzu
Savespots on page 1 are no longer valid.
Attention Duelists! My hair is ending this competition!
>_>
<_<
No one?
Attention Duelists! My hair is ending this competition!
>_>
<_<
No one?
BlueXIV
I bet the results is that Tzu lost interest and isn't doing any of them
Fey
*dies from the anticipation*
Tzu
hehe, had actually not planned to reveal anything before I had finished the commission :P
kinda working on 2 right now, not sure if Ill "go for" one of them, or both. A few chibis have been made too.
I might announce something later, and perhaps not.
kinda working on 2 right now, not sure if Ill "go for" one of them, or both. A few chibis have been made too.
I might announce something later, and perhaps not.
Tommy's
OMG! You know how to keep things exiting Tzu
Btw love the Samus face you drew <3
You take students aswell?
Btw love the Samus face you drew <3
You take students aswell?
Zodiac Meteor
Grrr, your almost as evil as Anet about GW2!
Tell us!
Tell us!
Tzu
ehehehehehe ^-^''' *avoids angry mob*
and students...? if I take them...? O.o' you mean like apprentices?
lol! I'm a complete amateur myself! XD
I forced appreticeship on Blue (as in he takes me in) but I doubt even he would feel comfortable about accepting students. There's always the artist's discovery thread though, if you want to learn. Renewing Harmony has been talking to me about using photoshop on MSN, you can do the same if you want, but again; I'm seriously NOT a pro. In any way imaginable.
For bored people + people who want to see other art I do, I did some fashion photography today: The "HAIR series" and the "Urban Fashion" is the new stuff.
and students...? if I take them...? O.o' you mean like apprentices?
lol! I'm a complete amateur myself! XD
I forced appreticeship on Blue (as in he takes me in) but I doubt even he would feel comfortable about accepting students. There's always the artist's discovery thread though, if you want to learn. Renewing Harmony has been talking to me about using photoshop on MSN, you can do the same if you want, but again; I'm seriously NOT a pro. In any way imaginable.
For bored people + people who want to see other art I do, I did some fashion photography today: The "HAIR series" and the "Urban Fashion" is the new stuff.