Yowch. Yeah, not exactly the smartest thing to do.
Though I can't talk. I once burned my fingers so badly at work that it looked like my skin was charred, and another time only took three days off of work/school when I was sick with pneumonia...yay for nearly landing myself in the hospital. I'm a genius.
I kind of want to make some sort of doll/plush, since I have tons of fabric scraps laying around, but I feel Kiya's got the market cornered on that and I know nothing I make will even hold a candle to hers...
[Workshop] Guild Wars Halloween
Verene
KiyaKoreena
Now I WANT you to make one. Do it! 
Plushie making is fun!
Plushie making is fun!
BlueXIV
Man, so many winning entries here... :\
Well I'm not letting yall win without some sort of a challenge. I'm starting my submission now too
Well I'm not letting yall win without some sort of a challenge. I'm starting my submission now too
Charlie Dayman
Maybe second to last progress piece? Pretty much finished with the figure besides the foot. Just detailing my plan for the architecture I'll have going on in the background. Came out a lot different than what I had originally planned - ended up switching mid sketch because the original idea was a tad too Art Nouveau-ish instead of Gothic. I like this current architectural design more.
http://cubeupload.com/files/812200picture017.jpg
I'll try to get it wrapped up by this weekend/early next week so I can start on another contest and commission.
http://cubeupload.com/files/812200picture017.jpg
I'll try to get it wrapped up by this weekend/early next week so I can start on another contest and commission.
Verene
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Originally Posted by KiyaKoreena
Now I WANT you to make one. Do it! Plushie making is fun!
XD
Well perhaps I will, then!
I have one that I made a few months ago when I decided I wanted to give it a try, beyond color inaccuracy caused by the felt I don't think it's too bad. Not going to use felt next time, though, such a pain to work with.
Plushie making is fun!
XDWell perhaps I will, then!
I have one that I made a few months ago when I decided I wanted to give it a try, beyond color inaccuracy caused by the felt I don't think it's too bad. Not going to use felt next time, though, such a pain to work with.
BlueXIV
D: Charlie, looks awesooomee.
I'm going to guess that KiyaKoreena is definitely going to take a winner spot, and the second spot will go to a cosplayer because ANET <3 cosplay.
So there will most likely be only one illustration winner... Better start cracking... :\ Can't do a half assed job this time
Edit:
Question, should I try something epic or take the easy way out and draw [insert female guildwars personality here] in a slutty halloween costume? :\
I'm going to guess that KiyaKoreena is definitely going to take a winner spot, and the second spot will go to a cosplayer because ANET <3 cosplay.
So there will most likely be only one illustration winner... Better start cracking... :\ Can't do a half assed job this time
Edit:
Question, should I try something epic or take the easy way out and draw [insert female guildwars personality here] in a slutty halloween costume? :\
Tzu
Blue: you can't combine the two for epic win? D8
Charlie: looks fantastic.
I forgot to update first post yesterday, better get to it.
Charlie: looks fantastic.
I forgot to update first post yesterday, better get to it.
Operative 14
BlueXIV: I don't see how those two are mutually exclusive.
Charlie: Darn you! Now I know I'm not winning for sure! >_<
I love the Mad King pumpkin heads along the bottom. I wish I had your drawing skill, it's so perfect. It looks like a photograph! That's a scanned image, right?
Miniami: Did you model that from the game model or did you start completely from scratch? Either way that is darned impressive! o.0
Charlie: Darn you! Now I know I'm not winning for sure! >_<
I love the Mad King pumpkin heads along the bottom. I wish I had your drawing skill, it's so perfect. It looks like a photograph! That's a scanned image, right?
Miniami: Did you model that from the game model or did you start completely from scratch? Either way that is darned impressive! o.0
BlueXIV
Hehe I'm just wondering whether to focus on the scene or the people.
YunSooJin
boobs blue, boobs.
Tzu
sorry about the bra being all wonky o.O
it just didnt want to stay put! Im guessing its the weight or something.
Anyways, that's my progress, sorry about it being slow... D8
I worked on some of the leather stuff too, but Im nowhere near done with those, so not posting progress. The bra was an unholy piece of f*ckery to finish, but it's done now. finally. I always have issues making bra armour :/
For great justice I guess I should post my awesome heels, I dont think Ill be using them anyways:
sorry about the dust, they've been living in the back of the closet for a long time.
Now I need you guys to help me, if you can! ^.^'
I don't want to have to cut my hair or buy a wig for this costume (wig would take too much time to ship anyways), so I'm trying to make-do with what I've got. So far I've tried 3 options:
1) Loose, like I always keep my hair. It's mid-shoulderblades length, I think. I could make it straight or keep it slightly wavy. It's pretty much the right colour.
2.) Loose singular braid on back, two thick parts left on either side of face.
3.) 2 loose braids on either side of face, loose hair down back.
Here's some examples of what I mean, I dont feel like styling my hair right now, so;
I can't keep 3 braids, like Jora does, 'cus my hair just isn't thick enough :/ It would look quite strange. Jora's got the hair of a horse in comparison... XD
Question then becomes; which style do you think would be best? Which one would remind you the most of Jora?
YunSooJin
I'll take option 3 for 1000, alex
Tzu
noted, YSJ! ty ^^
Taurus was banned, but she was and still is a member of the contest, just through me. It's not hosted by Guru, after all. I'm sure the mods won't mind.
Here's the finished doll from Taurus.
Taurus was banned, but she was and still is a member of the contest, just through me. It's not hosted by Guru, after all. I'm sure the mods won't mind.
Here's the finished doll from Taurus.
KiyaKoreena
Yay progress pics! Very nice!
Ditto on 3.
Ditto on 3.
BlueXIV
Option 33333333333333
Tzu
Thanks, I'll go with 3 then I think ^.^ Hopefully I can manage to make some hair-ornaments, but I have a feeling I might fail at making them clasp the hair like they should.
She's got these metal clasp-thingies instead of strings for her braids.
I'm looking forward to seeing what you'll come up with Blue, and espy if he decides to join. XD
She's got these metal clasp-thingies instead of strings for her braids.
I'm looking forward to seeing what you'll come up with Blue, and espy if he decides to join. XD
Minami
Operative 14: The models I used are existing 3D models with some modifications thrown in from my part.
I wish I had the ability to extract the 3D models from the game though, it would save a LOT of time. However, it's illegal AFAIK, plus the in-game models are extremely low poly, and I only work with high poly models.
For instance, the textures I will use for the figure's skin are over 4000x4000 in resolution per segment. I wish the in-game textures were that detailed and it wouldn't take a supercomputer to run the game
I wish I had the ability to extract the 3D models from the game though, it would save a LOT of time. However, it's illegal AFAIK, plus the in-game models are extremely low poly, and I only work with high poly models.
For instance, the textures I will use for the figure's skin are over 4000x4000 in resolution per segment. I wish the in-game textures were that detailed and it wouldn't take a supercomputer to run the game
Tzu
^haha, I dont think people would care to live in the real world anymore, if that was the case, Minami. :P XD
Charlie Dayman
@Operative 14: I've been taking a picture each time I upload one of the progress screens. My scanner isn't big enough to capture all of that image :\
@Tzu: your armor looks awesome. And like everyone said, go with option three for the hair. Those ponytails (I don't know what they're called) always remind of me beer maidens/viking women. By far the best choice out of all of them.
@Tzu: your armor looks awesome. And like everyone said, go with option three for the hair. Those ponytails (I don't know what they're called) always remind of me beer maidens/viking women. By far the best choice out of all of them.
Widowmaker
Tzu
oh btw, if anyone needs a strangely addictive song to work to; banana phone. Other than european trance (which espy got me back on), I like to work to really strange but upbeat songs like that. XD
Minami
Oookie, here are 2 close-up renders of the rit's skin.
It would take too long to render the full figure right now, so these will have to do.
EDIT: I still have some tinkering to do with the surfaces settings, but it's getting close.
It would take too long to render the full figure right now, so these will have to do.
EDIT: I still have some tinkering to do with the surfaces settings, but it's getting close.
KiyaKoreena
LOL. My gym teacher used to sing that in jr. high.
Minami, that is really cool.
Wait, I know I've seen that before. Taurus/Tenderwolf already entered that last year. http://guildwarsguru.com/forum/showp...2&postcount=30
Minami, that is really cool.
Wait, I know I've seen that before. Taurus/Tenderwolf already entered that last year. http://guildwarsguru.com/forum/showp...2&postcount=30
Operative 14
@ Tzu: I think Style 3 looks the most Nordic, I'd definitely go with that.
@Minami: o.0 - To be frank, that is probably one of the most astounding things I've seen, the detail is incredible. So you're using pre-made models and then modifying them with GW appropriate clothing and tweaks to make them look more like your character? I think I've seen your Rit on the internet somewhere, I just can't remember where. I wish I could work with stuff like that.
@ Charlie: I suppose my question would have been better phrased as whether it was computer generated (I.E. photoshop/illustrator) or handdrawn. Either way it's impressive, but as a hand drawing it certainly has a lot more character.
@Minami: o.0 - To be frank, that is probably one of the most astounding things I've seen, the detail is incredible. So you're using pre-made models and then modifying them with GW appropriate clothing and tweaks to make them look more like your character? I think I've seen your Rit on the internet somewhere, I just can't remember where. I wish I could work with stuff like that.
@ Charlie: I suppose my question would have been better phrased as whether it was computer generated (I.E. photoshop/illustrator) or handdrawn. Either way it's impressive, but as a hand drawing it certainly has a lot more character.
BlueXIV
@Widow, go for it, I decided not to go with that :P
@Minami, the render looks awesome Are you using a DAZ model?
@Tzu, I hate that song :<
@Operative, I can't let that comment pass :P Do you mean it wouldn't be as awesome if he did it digitally? I can honestly say, doing it either way would take a heck of a lot of work to achieve all the textures and values. I do have a problem with people thinking that digital takes less work or something :\ For example, like hoodie's stuff, he spends an upward of 120hours on each piece x_x. It's a different medium, but I don't really feel like it loses any character; different perhaps, but not less.
Sorry if I misunderstood you btw, just wanted to get that out there
@Thread,
I got a quick sketch done of my idea for the Halloween submissions. I'm still fiddling around with the composition and idea, so any suggestions would be awesome
In case my sketches are too messy and no one can tell what it is:
I kind of wanted to draw something that ties into GW2, as we are nearing that time. So I wanted to illustrate the dragon, uhm Zhaitan if I remember right? towering over a devastated lion's arch on Halloween Eve, and Mad King Thorn, "king of kryta," swooping in on a Dragon Lich to save the day.
I think I may add some mad king's guards riding smaller bone dragons or maybe even incubi swarming around the massive dragon in the background.
Things in particular that I am worrying about:
I'm mainly concerned that this might not be "Halloween-y" enough. It certainly doesn't give off a trick-or-treat kind of feeling :P The mood might feel a bit too desperate or tense, instead of good old Halloween cheer. If anyone has any ideas for this, it'd be greatly appreciated :P
@Minami, the render looks awesome
Are you using a DAZ model?@Tzu, I hate that song :<
@Operative, I can't let that comment pass :P Do you mean it wouldn't be as awesome if he did it digitally? I can honestly say, doing it either way would take a heck of a lot of work to achieve all the textures and values. I do have a problem with people thinking that digital takes less work or something :\ For example, like hoodie's stuff, he spends an upward of 120hours on each piece x_x. It's a different medium, but I don't really feel like it loses any character; different perhaps, but not less.
Sorry if I misunderstood you btw, just wanted to get that out there
@Thread,
I got a quick sketch done of my idea for the Halloween submissions. I'm still fiddling around with the composition and idea, so any suggestions would be awesome
In case my sketches are too messy and no one can tell what it is:
I kind of wanted to draw something that ties into GW2, as we are nearing that time. So I wanted to illustrate the dragon, uhm Zhaitan if I remember right? towering over a devastated lion's arch on Halloween Eve, and Mad King Thorn, "king of kryta," swooping in on a Dragon Lich to save the day.
I think I may add some mad king's guards riding smaller bone dragons or maybe even incubi swarming around the massive dragon in the background.
Things in particular that I am worrying about:
I'm mainly concerned that this might not be "Halloween-y" enough. It certainly doesn't give off a trick-or-treat kind of feeling :P The mood might feel a bit too desperate or tense, instead of good old Halloween cheer. If anyone has any ideas for this, it'd be greatly appreciated :P
Invertation
The concept looks nice as is. I think the inclusion of anything else might make it become too busy. As far as concept goes, a unique concept not associated directly to Halloween would be refreshing and a nice change. Go for it.
hoodiestarfish
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Originally Posted by BlueXIV
@Minami, the render looks awesome
Are you using a DAZ model?@Tzu, I hate that song :<
@Operative, I can't let that comment pass :P Do you mean it wouldn't be as awesome if he did it digitally? I can honestly say, doing it either way would take a heck of a lot of work to achieve all the textures and values. I do have a problem with people thinking that digital takes less work or something :\ For example, like hoodie's stuff, he spends an upward of 120hours on each piece x_x. It's a different medium, but I don't really feel like it loses any character; different perhaps, but not less.
Sorry if I misunderstood you btw, just wanted to get that out there
@Thread,
I got a quick sketch done of my idea for the Halloween submissions. I'm still fiddling around with the composition and idea, so any suggestions would be awesome
In case my sketches are too messy and no one can tell what it is:
I kind of wanted to draw something that ties into GW2, as we are nearing that time. So I wanted to illustrate the dragon, uhm Zhaitan if I remember right? towering over a devastated lion's arch on Halloween Eve, and Mad King Thorn, "king of kryta," swooping in on a Dragon Lich to save the day.
I think I may add some mad king's guards riding smaller bone dragons or maybe even incubi swarming around the massive dragon in the background.
Things in particular that I am worrying about:
I'm mainly concerned that this might not be "Halloween-y" enough. It certainly doesn't give off a trick-or-treat kind of feeling :P The mood might feel a bit too desperate or tense, instead of good old Halloween cheer. If anyone has any ideas for this, it'd be greatly appreciated :P i think ur concept is pretty strong and well worth the interest blue.... i cant wait to see it happen. just a matter of adding drama to the perspective but thats easily adjusted at a later stage.
Operative 14
Quote:
Originally Posted by BlueXIV
@Operative, I can't let that comment pass :P Do you mean it wouldn't be as awesome if he did it digitally? I can honestly say, doing it either way would take a heck of a lot of work to achieve all the textures and values. I do have a problem with people thinking that digital takes less work or something :\ For example, like hoodie's stuff, he spends an upward of 120hours on each piece x_x. It's a different medium, but I don't really feel like it loses any character; different perhaps, but not less.
Sorry if I misunderstood you btw, just wanted to get that out there
Certainly not. If you'll look at my entry (in another topic) it's a digital painting that I spent many weeks perfecting to get just the right look. What I guess I was commenting on are the folds of the paper, the scuffs of of the eraser marks, and the shading of the charcoal/pencil.
I don't think digital painting takes any less work (god knows just how much time and effort I've spent desperately trying to make my own pieces look good). Just that hand drawn pieces on real paper have more character than digital paintings in the same way that, for instance, a recording on a record has more character than on a CD. A record has warmth and a depth to it, while a CD is crisper, clearer, and closer to the original form. Each is good in its own right, just that the record has more character, whereas the CD has clarity.
As you said, a digital painting doesn't lose character because it's digital, it just simply has a different 'character'.
I love your concept by the way, I can't wait to see it fleshed out (twas a deliberate pun at your Bone Dragon BTW).
Sorry if I misunderstood you btw, just wanted to get that out there
Certainly not. If you'll look at my entry (in another topic) it's a digital painting that I spent many weeks perfecting to get just the right look. What I guess I was commenting on are the folds of the paper, the scuffs of of the eraser marks, and the shading of the charcoal/pencil.I don't think digital painting takes any less work (god knows just how much time and effort I've spent desperately trying to make my own pieces look good). Just that hand drawn pieces on real paper have more character than digital paintings in the same way that, for instance, a recording on a record has more character than on a CD. A record has warmth and a depth to it, while a CD is crisper, clearer, and closer to the original form. Each is good in its own right, just that the record has more character, whereas the CD has clarity.
As you said, a digital painting doesn't lose character because it's digital, it just simply has a different 'character'.
I love your concept by the way, I can't wait to see it fleshed out (twas a deliberate pun at your Bone Dragon BTW).
Minami
Blue:
Thanks ^_^ Yepp, I use DAZ models. I'm actually a published artist at DAZ3D, selling dynamic furs for Carrara.
Tzu:
I'd go with #3 for the hair too.
Operative 13:
Thank you Yes, I use V4 from DAZ3D as my female model for instance, and I spin dials (lots of dials lol) in the 3D program I use to morph the model to look the way I want it. As for the clothes, it's also an existing model, and I modify it/morph it to be appropriate for what I'm doing. Modeling something from ground up takes such a long time, and I don't have that much free time on my hands. ^_^ Yeah I made another Rit picture a while ago, might've been what you saw.
Kiya:
Thanks ^_^
Thanks ^_^ Yepp, I use DAZ models.
I'm actually a published artist at DAZ3D, selling dynamic furs for Carrara.Tzu:
I'd go with #3 for the hair too.
Operative 13:
Thank you
Yes, I use V4 from DAZ3D as my female model for instance, and I spin dials (lots of dials lol) in the 3D program I use to morph the model to look the way I want it. As for the clothes, it's also an existing model, and I modify it/morph it to be appropriate for what I'm doing. Modeling something from ground up takes such a long time, and I don't have that much free time on my hands. ^_^ Yeah I made another Rit picture a while ago, might've been what you saw. Kiya:
Thanks ^_^
Charlie Dayman
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Originally Posted by Operative 14
@ Charlie: I suppose my question would have been better phrased as whether it was computer generated (I.E. photoshop/illustrator) or handdrawn. Either way it's impressive, but as a hand drawing it certainly has a lot more character.
I pretty much specialize in traditional pen and paper work. The entire drawing was just done with a mechanical pencil and ruler. Honestly, I don't have that much experience with CG - something that I'm interested in learning soon. Whatever graphic and 3D modeling work I know comes from modding I did for Counterstrike 1.6 a while back for another website.
@Minami: That render looks awesome. Looks just like real skin.
@Blue: I like the concept. To be honest, I think it has a sort of Halloween feel to it. If anything, you're idea makes me feel like my piece isn't Halloweeny enough
I pretty much specialize in traditional pen and paper work. The entire drawing was just done with a mechanical pencil and ruler. Honestly, I don't have that much experience with CG - something that I'm interested in learning soon. Whatever graphic and 3D modeling work I know comes from modding I did for Counterstrike 1.6 a while back for another website. @Minami: That render looks awesome. Looks just like real skin.
@Blue: I like the concept. To be honest, I think it has a sort of Halloween feel to it. If anything, you're idea makes me feel like my piece isn't Halloweeny enough
BlueXIV
@Charlie, Man Charlie... Mechanical pencil... XD I'd NEVER have the patience for that hehe.
@ Operative, Ah okay. Just wanted to make sure, because I'm getting a bit tired of people who think doing digital is any easier than traditional :P. Personally I am more comfortable with oils better than digital, but I can never get the motivation to actually take them out because I know there is a loooooong clean up after I'm finished
@ Minami, I think you confused me with hoodie o_O
@ Operative, Ah okay. Just wanted to make sure, because I'm getting a bit tired of people who think doing digital is any easier than traditional :P. Personally I am more comfortable with oils better than digital, but I can never get the motivation to actually take them out because I know there is a loooooong clean up after I'm finished
@ Minami, I think you confused me with hoodie o_O
Minami
LOL Blue, sorry!! I'll go correct my post! 
That's what you get when I post while I'm practically sleeping. :P
That's what you get when I post while I'm practically sleeping. :P
Tzu
well, I think we should try to stick to the official rules for entries even in this thread, so I'm gonna have to disqualify Taurus' entry. Thanks for bringing that to light Kiya. Her pictures will be moved to "useful links" etc so people can still see it if they want.
Minami
LOL I'm starting to feel like I'm posting too many WIP pictures
I should post with longer time between progresses. :P
But since I saved these renders already, I'll post them. The head cover and necklace is pretty much done now, might still tinker with the surface settings but I'm satisfied for now. Here's a close up picture of the head gear, and the full figure with the skin texture and headgear/necklace texture added.
By the way I know her necklace is sticking through her skin, I will fix that later with some morphs.
I should post with longer time between progresses. :P
But since I saved these renders already, I'll post them. The head cover and necklace is pretty much done now, might still tinker with the surface settings but I'm satisfied for now. Here's a close up picture of the head gear, and the full figure with the skin texture and headgear/necklace texture added.
By the way I know her necklace is sticking through her skin, I will fix that later with some morphs.
Verene
That is really impressive.
DAZ is such a pain to work with, I gave up on it a couple of years ago
DAZ is such a pain to work with, I gave up on it a couple of years ago
Tzu
looking good Minami!
....And because I suck, I forgot to mention that we have another Award!
Thanks to Revelations we have a Pure Evil Award, worth 100k and an Aatxe Minipet!
Quote:
The Pure Evil Award goes to the artist with the most evil-looking and -feeling piece. Keep in mind that you still need to stick to the rules of the Official Contest and GWG, and that evil/cruel doesn't nescessarily mean "goriest".....And because I suck, I forgot to mention that we have another Award!
Thanks to Revelations we have a Pure Evil Award, worth 100k and an Aatxe Minipet!
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Pure Evil - [100k + Aatxe Minipet] (donator(s): Revelations)
I'd also like to ask all donators, participants, and eager watchers of this thread:
Are you willing to participate as a Judge for 1 or more Awards?
- By becoming a Judge you also forfeit your chances to win the Award you judge entries for.
I will be a Judge for all Awards, and a couple of guildies will help me out.
- I don't *need* more judges, but if you want to have your say, I'd be more than happy to have you join the panel.
The more the merrier + more unbiased and fair judging!
- I'm going to be conducting the judging of entries via msn over the course of >1 week,
so please give me your msn if you want to be a judge, and if I don't already have it. :P
Verene
I am officially going to drop from entering, as there is just simply no way I'll have the time to be able to do so (nor the money to do what I wanted).
However, I would like to judge! And I'm dubbing myself the Official Workshop Cheerleader
However, I would like to judge! And I'm dubbing myself the Official Workshop Cheerleader
Tzu
update again!
Verene has made a donation and another award has been added!
Verene is now also a part of the Judges.
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Verene has made a donation and another award has been added!
Verene is now also a part of the Judges.
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An entry which catches the judges' attention and makes us giggle.
Most Amusing - [25k] (donator(s): Verene)
Verene
And just for the record, I'm very easily amused, so yeah Thought that would be a fun category. The prize on it might increase but that depends on if I actually have time to play inside the next few weeks >.>
Thought that would be a fun category. The prize on it might increase but that depends on if I actually have time to play inside the next few weeks >.>
Deatgs Corrupter
hey fellow artists hows it going i just want to share the bottome unfinsihed half of my art work. i welcome any criticism and tell me how to improve the top half you can probably guess the guys whos gonna go in the middel yep ts the mad king himself. also i cant really adjust the bottom half cos ths is hand inked. cheers all all of your entries look great ( and charlie i hate you i was gonna do baroque for this one )
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