@Minami Really nice!!
The detailing is really good.
Wintersday Workshop
bebe
@Tzu That is so awesome^^;
@Minami Really nice!! The detailing is really good.
@Minami Really nice!!
The detailing is really good.
Eragon Zarroc
oh wow how awesome that arenanet will be recognizing this competition and handing out rewards for it even the official wintersday contest doesnt have costume rewards ;-)
@minami: definitely like the new border better
how awesome that arenanet will be recognizing this competition and handing out rewards for it even the official wintersday contest doesnt have costume rewards ;-)@minami: definitely like the new border better
Chyminy Riquet
@Zidane: you have a wonderful ability to create stunning and realistic landscape details. I'm quite envious, actually! The painting is very nice but I do have one crit and I think someone else hinted at it. It is the placement of the bear with the shiny. I like the idea but having placed so close to the edge of the canvas can lead the eye out of the painting. Otherwise, well done!
@Morag Congratulations on finishing your fine painting. I should think it will do quite well. Good Luck!
@Tzu: That is incredible news! Thanks for letting us know.
@Minami: Good choice on the background. It really fits the style.
@Stouda01: Cool Grentchie so far! Looking forward to see how yours turns out.
@Morag Congratulations on finishing your fine painting. I should think it will do quite well. Good Luck!
@Tzu: That is incredible news! Thanks for letting us know.
@Minami: Good choice on the background. It really fits the style.
@Stouda01: Cool Grentchie so far! Looking forward to see how yours turns out.
KiyaKoreena
Test shot. Still have some work to do but it's getting there.
bebe
@Kiya ahhaha omg..... soooooo cute!! Love it!!
Eragon Zarroc
very nice kiya my favorite is the minotaur what more are u planning on doing? ;-)
my favorite is the minotaur what more are u planning on doing? ;-)
Operative 14
@zidane888: XD Very nicely done!
@stouda01: I really like the detail in the pencil sketch and the transition to the final version. The detail in both styles is exquisite, and I love the expression.
@Minami Kaori; That's just precious, I hope you don't mind if I save a copy of that! The border as you drew it in Post #518 seems perfect, it fits the scene nicely without overpowering it.
@Kiya; I hope you like your artbook. A lot of work went into it and it shows, all the peices look absolutely superb and cute!
Here's an update to mine;
I think I'm close to being finished. I know I mentioned adding an Elf and a Grentch, but overall it seems like they would ruin the atmosphere and the feeling of the image. Really, the entire point of the peice is not to be funny or menacing (which is really the only two directions adding those could go) the image was meant to just depict a quiet, intimate moment between my characters celebrating Wintersday after decorating the tree...though after typing this up I just had an idea I might work in if I can figure out how to do it and have the time.
I added the shadows that Kiya suggested and also added some more depth to the tree trunks. Also added footprints so it doesn't look like my characters are just hovering there above he snow.
It would probably be cheesy to add a holiday message down in the lower right corner, wouldn't it?
@stouda01: I really like the detail in the pencil sketch and the transition to the final version. The detail in both styles is exquisite, and I love the expression.
@Minami Kaori; That's just precious, I hope you don't mind if I save a copy of that!
The border as you drew it in Post #518 seems perfect, it fits the scene nicely without overpowering it. @Kiya; I hope you like your artbook.
A lot of work went into it and it shows, all the peices look absolutely superb and cute! Here's an update to mine;
I think I'm close to being finished. I know I mentioned adding an Elf and a Grentch, but overall it seems like they would ruin the atmosphere and the feeling of the image. Really, the entire point of the peice is not to be funny or menacing (which is really the only two directions adding those could go) the image was meant to just depict a quiet, intimate moment between my characters celebrating Wintersday after decorating the tree...though after typing this up I just had an idea I might work in if I can figure out how to do it and have the time.
I added the shadows that Kiya suggested and also added some more depth to the tree trunks. Also added footprints so it doesn't look like my characters are just hovering there above he snow.
It would probably be cheesy to add a holiday message down in the lower right corner, wouldn't it?
Morag D
I love watching this thread, so much new stuff every day!
and thanks to all for your kind comments!
@ stouda: I'm absolutely stunned by the detailed painting, and will be thrilled to see the final product
@ Minami: much better background/ornament, I like how it's a lot more subtle but still very Christmas-y
@ Kiya: wowsies, that looks awesome! So much work!
@ operative: I really like how your painting is coming on, the atmosphere is lovely! I think it would help if you added some soft, warm glow to the christmas tree (it's already there a bit, but in relatively cold colours). I'd also transfer some of that glow onto the snow and trees around the christmas tree good job, keep it up!
and thanks to all for your kind comments!
@ stouda: I'm absolutely stunned by the detailed painting, and will be thrilled to see the final product
@ Minami: much better background/ornament, I like how it's a lot more subtle but still very Christmas-y
@ Kiya: wowsies, that looks awesome! So much work!
@ operative: I really like how your painting is coming on, the atmosphere is lovely! I think it would help if you added some soft, warm glow to the christmas tree (it's already there a bit, but in relatively cold colours). I'd also transfer some of that glow onto the snow and trees around the christmas tree
good job, keep it up!
Minami
@ Kiya: That is such an uber cool xmas tree!
I totally love the rudi hat on mini Gwen chan, and the naga Such an awesome job!
@ stouda: Ebil Grentch! Looks very promising, the sketch is very cool, can't wait to see it finished
@ operative: Your painting looks so much better now, I love the footprints in the snow, they add such a nice detail/feeling. The overall feel of the pic is so nice and calming, I agree that adding an Elf or a Grentch would disrupt it.
@ everyone who has helped me with advices and commented on my pic:
Thank you SO much!
With this picture being my very first one, I had a lot to learn. I am very thankful for all the advice given to me, it made learning fun and a lot faster than if I had to look up stuff on the internet and test it out one by one.
I will definitely be hand drawing more pictures and work on my technique.
I will submit the last pic I posted.
Thank you all again ^_^
I totally love the rudi hat on mini Gwen chan, and the naga
Such an awesome job!@ stouda: Ebil Grentch! Looks very promising, the sketch is very cool, can't wait to see it finished
@ operative: Your painting looks so much better now, I love the footprints in the snow, they add such a nice detail/feeling. The overall feel of the pic is so nice and calming, I agree that adding an Elf or a Grentch would disrupt it.
@ everyone who has helped me with advices and commented on my pic:
Thank you SO much!
With this picture being my very first one, I had a lot to learn. I am very thankful for all the advice given to me, it made learning fun and a lot faster than if I had to look up stuff on the internet and test it out one by one.
I will definitely be hand drawing more pictures and work on my technique.
I will submit the last pic I posted.
Thank you all again ^_^
Shewmake
@Minami: I like that frame much better!
@Operative: Yeah, I think a holiday message would take away from the overall atmosphere; it looks great!
@Kiya: That looks great! I think you should take a few closeups of the plushies and some of the skills to include in the entry.
@stouda: Your grentch is still looking great; can't wait to see the finished thing!
@Operative: Yeah, I think a holiday message would take away from the overall atmosphere; it looks great!
@Kiya: That looks great! I think you should take a few closeups of the plushies and some of the skills to include in the entry.
@stouda: Your grentch is still looking great; can't wait to see the finished thing!
Trub
My eyes are happy..
Good works everyone!
( The wallow owns!!!!)
Good works everyone!
( The wallow owns!!!!)
KiyaKoreena
Eragon, thats my test Yakkington without his pack on. 
Final entry pic will have close ups of the plushies and all the ornaments. I'm going to take all the ornaments off and redo it with all the GW ones more to the front. Right now it was "Here kids, another one to go hang up" "Yay!" "Yay!" *random spot on tree* Kinda wishing we had a real tree this year.
Should I keep the hat on Gwen-chan or make her some new hair decorations and put my kids in the pic next to the tree wearing the hat? Brain is too dead to make more plushies but I might be able to do another hat off the list.
Final entry pic will have close ups of the plushies and all the ornaments. I'm going to take all the ornaments off and redo it with all the GW ones more to the front. Right now it was "Here kids, another one to go hang up" "Yay!" "Yay!" *random spot on tree* Kinda wishing we had a real tree this year.
Should I keep the hat on Gwen-chan or make her some new hair decorations and put my kids in the pic next to the tree wearing the hat? Brain is too dead to make more plushies but I might be able to do another hat off the list.
FengShuiDove
Alright, another sporadic update. I finished the song I'm doing for my niece's contest. The majority of the background music in my video will sound like the music in this song:
http://www.acidplanet.com/artist.asp?PID=1301062&t=3736
I'm re-recording the whole thing fresh for mine, and I omitted the metalcore breakdown and the jazzy finish. Still, the sound will be similar.
http://www.acidplanet.com/artist.asp?PID=1301062&t=3736
I'm re-recording the whole thing fresh for mine, and I omitted the metalcore breakdown and the jazzy finish. Still, the sound will be similar.
GeminiJuSa
@ Koreena: I always get the feeling that your kids must really love your doll making skills. I know I would have loved your skills when I was a kid.
Dzjudz
Quote:
Originally Posted by tmakinen
I think that this is the problem. A good story in 3 or 4 frames consists of introduction, punchline (unexpected turn of events) and denouement (look at that last year's polar bear comic to see what I mean). You are giving away the punchline on the first frame and the last three are just a very drawn out denouement that is boring because it is completely unnecessary - everything was already revealed in the first frame! Less is more, never add more stuff than is needed to make your case. The idea that you have can be expressed in just one frame and that way you'll spare a lot of work and the end result will be more to the point and thus better as well.
Edit: if you absolutely insist on doing a 4 frame strip with the given idea, then you should not reveal that the events happen in the infamous rabbit hole before frame #3, preferrably not before the last frame. Expand your story so that the first two frames contain an introduction, like Dwayna walking through the forest, noticing a little rabbit freezing in the snow. She decides to help and make the rabbit warm and when the rabbit has thawed it leads Dwayna down to the hole, apparently asking her to help other poor rabbits as well. The punchline (we see the familiar rabbit hole with an obvious Grenth in disguise) can be put to the last frame because the outcome is so obvious that it can be left for the reader to figure out. Thanks for the comments, they really helped. I like the idea of Dwayna encountering the rabbit away from the rabbit valley first. Back to work for me, still a lot to do.
Edit: if you absolutely insist on doing a 4 frame strip with the given idea, then you should not reveal that the events happen in the infamous rabbit hole before frame #3, preferrably not before the last frame. Expand your story so that the first two frames contain an introduction, like Dwayna walking through the forest, noticing a little rabbit freezing in the snow. She decides to help and make the rabbit warm and when the rabbit has thawed it leads Dwayna down to the hole, apparently asking her to help other poor rabbits as well. The punchline (we see the familiar rabbit hole with an obvious Grenth in disguise) can be put to the last frame because the outcome is so obvious that it can be left for the reader to figure out. Thanks for the comments, they really helped. I like the idea of Dwayna encountering the rabbit away from the rabbit valley first. Back to work for me, still a lot to do
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Chyminy Riquet
Hey Guys,
Look at this old book I found in Good Alderman's Tavern Attic:
Look at this old book I found in Good Alderman's Tavern Attic:
Airaquila
Name: Airaquila (ign Ramone Wulfur)
Idea for entry: Ramone making a Rudolph of her own
genre of art: Illustration
Idea for entry: Ramone making a Rudolph of her own
genre of art: Illustration
Shewmake
@FengShuiDove: That sounds great!
@Chyminy: That looks neat! It's a little hard to read the part below "Wintersday," though (the "ten weeks" part).
@Chyminy: That looks neat! It's a little hard to read the part below "Wintersday," though (the "ten weeks" part).
Chicken of the Seas
@Kiya
That looks so cute! My only suggestion would be the photography part of it. I suggest using a tripod or something stable (books stacked up, a table, etc) so that you can get the effect of the Christmas lights without having the background kinda blend in. But that also may mean that you might have to add some sort of light source at the bottom so that the goodies are still the main part of the picture.
Then again if you're just gonna photoshop it you can disregard everything I said. =P
That looks so cute! My only suggestion would be the photography part of it. I suggest using a tripod or something stable (books stacked up, a table, etc) so that you can get the effect of the Christmas lights without having the background kinda blend in. But that also may mean that you might have to add some sort of light source at the bottom so that the goodies are still the main part of the picture.
Then again if you're just gonna photoshop it you can disregard everything I said. =P
Eragon Zarroc
that's really neat Chyminy . i likez it ;-)
Operative 14
@ Chyminy Riquet: That is really neat! I like that you made it into a tattered old book cover instead of just a poster.The image makes a lot more sense now.
Morag D
chiminy, I really really like the book cover idea, it's so original!
tmakinen
@Dzjudz: Glad to be of help
My Wintersday Pageant project is coming together rather nicely, here's another sneak peek shot, a little flute girl in the snow:
My Wintersday Pageant project is coming together rather nicely, here's another sneak peek shot, a little flute girl in the snow:
Deatgs Corrupter
so after exams i finally decided to knuckle down and do something but the thing was i couldn't draw as i did not have the times. so i have decided to make 4 BLU TAc guild wars figures all related to guild wars i have the first one and a half right here XD.
http://img192.imageshack.us/g/img6991.jpg/
he weird thing with pencils is the starting bit of grenth.
any ideas on how yto make it look better are welcome. everyones is looking awesome i love ug uys and ur art skills[
i have the first one and a half right here XD.http://img192.imageshack.us/g/img6991.jpg/
he weird thing with pencils is the starting bit of grenth.
any ideas on how yto make it look better are welcome. everyones is looking awesome i love ug uys and ur art skills
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Airaquila
Did a couple of thumbs before I settled for this.
Dzjudz
Man, I wish I could draw like all of you. Looks great Airaquila. What monster is the "reindeer"?
Status update: finishing sketching all four screens.
Status update: finishing sketching all four screens.
Airaquila
It's one of her own creations c; A Rotdolph
FengShuiDove
Quote:
Originally Posted by Airaquila
It's one of her own creations c; A Rotdolph
Has a nice splash of undead appearance with the familiarity of a regular reindeer. Interesting touch.
GeminiJuSa
@Airaquila: I love the BG. Simple but good! Mountains looks really good
Chyminy Riquet
@shemake Thanks so much. I'll work on fixing that readibility problem you pointed. Thanks again.
@Morag D: Thank you!
@Operative 14: Thank you also!
@Eragon: Thanks to you as well! And I finally saw your movie yesterday for the first time. :P
@Morag D: Thank you!
@Operative 14: Thank you also!
@Eragon: Thanks to you as well! And I finally saw your movie yesterday for the first time. :P
Chyminy Riquet
Really nice start Airaquila. Welcome to the workshop!
Eragon Zarroc
Quote:
Originally Posted by Chyminy Riquet
@Eragon: Thanks to you as well! And I finally saw your movie yesterday for the first time. :P
the movie is pretty crappy books=10000000000000 times better
books=10000000000000 times better
Airaquila
@Chiminy: You can put the same letters behind in black and a few sizes bigger to make it stand more out. If that made any sense o.o;
Tzu
quick note: sorry for not being around much, I'm terribly busy IRL at the moment!
- Airaquila added to Artist's & Their Progress
- Costume codes given as prizes for the awards "Wintersday Spirit" and "The Grentch Steals Wintersday". Crucist Ovv's donations of 150k and 30e moved to "Best Progress"'s prize pool!
- I'm available in-game everyday 2200~2300 UTC (except the 24th of December) to collect donations, so please contact me via IGN Tzunedaine Fouil!
- Airaquila added to Artist's & Their Progress
- Costume codes given as prizes for the awards "Wintersday Spirit" and "The Grentch Steals Wintersday". Crucist Ovv's donations of 150k and 30e moved to "Best Progress"'s prize pool!
- I'm available in-game everyday 2200~2300 UTC (except the 24th of December) to collect donations, so please contact me via IGN Tzunedaine Fouil!
Tommy's
Some progression of mine on the background and some more figures. Will add colours after 5 more characters are added. Hope I can finish on time!
BladeWind
As promised, this workshop made Guildwars.com
Im working on some funds for the party and some activities!
I will be able to put more detailed input into the artists works soon, Happy Wintersday everyone! ^_^
Im working on some funds for the party and some activities!
I will be able to put more detailed input into the artists works soon, Happy Wintersday everyone! ^_^
Mobiusman
As someone with no artistic talent but a lot of free time I felt it my duty to MSPaint something for this occasion. Here's a first pass (criticism is appreciated):
Merry Wintersday
Merry Wintersday
KiyaKoreena
Summoning stone ornaments: Mischievous, Mystical, Frosty, and Arctic. Frosty is pearlescent, too bad it doesn't show well in pics.
Vowed to myself no more craft shopping until the new year, so I am making my own beads and cabochons for the naga.
Vowed to myself no more craft shopping until the new year, so I am making my own beads and cabochons for the naga.
Chyminy Riquet
@Eragon: aww, well they used too many cliche devices in the movie. But I did enjoy some of the effects and the dragon design. Haven't read the book but I suspect it didn't do it justice
@Airaquila: That is definitely a good way to solve the problem and I was considering it. But I was afraid of making the text too inconsistent across the cover design. So I darkened the area behind the light text and removed a few snow flakes as well from that spot.
@Bladewind: That is great! I saw the announcement. Thanks for doing that!
@Tzu: I'm finished with my piece. It is done as I can make it since family is here now for the holidays and time to stop being an artistic recluse. Do I post the final here or is there someplace else to place it?
Finished!:
@Airaquila: That is definitely a good way to solve the problem and I was considering it. But I was afraid of making the text too inconsistent across the cover design. So I darkened the area behind the light text and removed a few snow flakes as well from that spot.
@Bladewind: That is great! I saw the announcement. Thanks for doing that!
@Tzu: I'm finished with my piece. It is done as I can make it since family is here now for the holidays and time to stop being an artistic recluse. Do I post the final here or is there someplace else to place it?
Finished!:
Verene
Pssst, Chyminy...it's spelled "Emperor".
Otherwise, it looks great
Otherwise, it looks great