Wintersday Workshop
Tommy's
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Originally Posted by Tzu
Crucist Ovv: That's a really beautiful poem! I think you should make that an official entry for the poetry award, unless you intend to build upon it further or write up something else. You've clearly got a way with words. ^^
Thnx, I might continue on it but I like small poems better, always make them for the presents
But I was planning on entering with a vector art thingie. But maybe I make more chance with that poem :P Or are multiple entries allowed?
Thnx, I might continue on it but I like small poems better, always make them for the presents
But I was planning on entering with a vector art thingie. But maybe I make more chance with that poem :P Or are multiple entries allowed?
Narcissia
@Tzu
I plan to keep it as close as possible to in game. So for the gingerbread houses, I'll have to bake mini gingerbread houses (which kind of sucks, I tend to burn things... I lose interest and get sidetracked lol), use lollipops and candycanes where needed, lots of that spray snow for the ground and junk, probably go pull off some bits of tree for the xmas tree, painted cardboard for the stairs etc or maybe that wall repair stuff since it would look closer to concrete. And probably lots of paint, clay, cardboard. Haven't decided on if I'll include npcs and stuff... I think it might be better without them.
Was poking around the christmas stuff and saw our miniature village and was like oooooh that'd be annoying to do of Kamadan... but I have like a month and a half... so gonna try. Should be a complete pain in the ass, but maybe I'll actually win something this time -_-
I plan to keep it as close as possible to in game. So for the gingerbread houses, I'll have to bake mini gingerbread houses (which kind of sucks, I tend to burn things... I lose interest and get sidetracked lol), use lollipops and candycanes where needed, lots of that spray snow for the ground and junk, probably go pull off some bits of tree for the xmas tree, painted cardboard for the stairs etc or maybe that wall repair stuff since it would look closer to concrete. And probably lots of paint, clay, cardboard. Haven't decided on if I'll include npcs and stuff... I think it might be better without them.
Was poking around the christmas stuff and saw our miniature village and was like oooooh that'd be annoying to do of Kamadan... but I have like a month and a half... so gonna try. Should be a complete pain in the ass, but maybe I'll actually win something this time -_-
BladeWind
If you need a judge I would like to volunteer 
Soni D
Hmmmm considering I can't draw or paint or well, pretty much do anything arty
I decided to write uh, something
Not sure what it is.... sort of non-rhyming poem thingy 
Any criticism on how to improve it is very welcome. Don't have snow or anything where I'm from so I did my best
This is what I have so far, it's not finished:
The leaves are falling from the trees
An icy wind is blowing
The heavens are grey like winter's beard
The first snow is falling
Grenth presides over this season of ice
His icy breath chills the wind
He watches from above, cloaking the sky
From his hand comes the snow
Minions of Grenth roam the land
Grentches abound, intent on mischief
Stealing presents and cheer alike
Aided by the tricksome Humbug
I decided to write uh, something
Not sure what it is.... sort of non-rhyming poem thingy Any criticism on how to improve it is very welcome. Don't have snow or anything where I'm from so I did my best
This is what I have so far, it's not finished:
The leaves are falling from the trees
An icy wind is blowing
The heavens are grey like winter's beard
The first snow is falling
Grenth presides over this season of ice
His icy breath chills the wind
He watches from above, cloaking the sky
From his hand comes the snow
Minions of Grenth roam the land
Grentches abound, intent on mischief
Stealing presents and cheer alike
Aided by the tricksome Humbug
Qing Guang
Well I was totally stumped on what to do... until last night, when I went to see the Battlefield Band playing at Caltech. One of their members is a virtuoso on the Highland fiddle, and they were playing a lively tune and I was watching him and all of a sudden I remembered - what is Medea's favorite thing in the world? Playing the fiddle! (Well, she prefers to be considered a violinist, but she ain't above playing folk tunes and such.)
So here's my idea: Ebia and Medea are hosting a Wintersday party at their little house (at this stage of the game they live in Kryta; they won't relocate to Istan for 5-10 more years), and everyone is invited (though I doubt Tiye will be coming). But only Jenna is in the area; everyone else is coming by boat from Kaineng and Kamadan, so the three of them are hanging out for a few days. So they're sitting around the living room wrapped up in warm blankets and drinking hot cocoa. They've already gotten all the decorations up and such, and they're getting a tad bored, so Dea decides to strike up a lively tune of a familiar carol and they all join in.
So yeah. In a nutshell, a cozy little atmosphere, with decorations and cocoa and such, and Jenna and Ebia are caroling to Dea's accompaniment.
This will be insanely hard and time-consuming if I go with it, but I love the story (though o'course I can't really send that part to ANet), and it sounds like fun. And I've got the time what with the holiday this Wednesday and then winter break, and I'm just dying to draw Dea a-fiddlin'.
So here's my idea: Ebia and Medea are hosting a Wintersday party at their little house (at this stage of the game they live in Kryta; they won't relocate to Istan for 5-10 more years), and everyone is invited (though I doubt Tiye will be coming). But only Jenna is in the area; everyone else is coming by boat from Kaineng and Kamadan, so the three of them are hanging out for a few days. So they're sitting around the living room wrapped up in warm blankets and drinking hot cocoa. They've already gotten all the decorations up and such, and they're getting a tad bored, so Dea decides to strike up a lively tune of a familiar carol and they all join in.
So yeah. In a nutshell, a cozy little atmosphere, with decorations and cocoa and such, and Jenna and Ebia are caroling to Dea's accompaniment.
This will be insanely hard and time-consuming if I go with it, but I love the story (though o'course I can't really send that part to ANet), and it sounds like fun. And I've got the time what with the holiday this Wednesday and then winter break, and I'm just dying to draw Dea a-fiddlin'.
kylanf
Well I've actually got somewhere [for once!] with ideas! But I'm still stuck with two that I can't choose between:
First idea-A song/remix of a GW theme tune or something. I have FL Studio 9 so I can create songs and remixes and I've always wanted to remix a GW tune or something. Only problem setting me back from this that it keeps crashing on me for some reason.
Second idea-A drawing. I've sent a message to a few of my friends to see if I could possibly draw some of their chars along with Angel Of Slyness [my assa], all of them dressed in some sort of Wintersday costume or casual Wintersday clothes, maybe have Grenth/Dwayna/both looking down on them, I'll probs figure the god stuff out when I get to it.
Which idea do you guys think is best? lol I can't decide for once!
] with ideas! But I'm still stuck with two that I can't choose between:First idea-A song/remix of a GW theme tune or something. I have FL Studio 9 so I can create songs and remixes and I've always wanted to remix a GW tune or something. Only problem setting me back from this that it keeps crashing on me for some reason.
Second idea-A drawing. I've sent a message to a few of my friends to see if I could possibly draw some of their chars along with Angel Of Slyness [my assa], all of them dressed in some sort of Wintersday costume or casual Wintersday clothes, maybe have Grenth/Dwayna/both looking down on them, I'll probs figure the god stuff out when I get to it.
Which idea do you guys think is best? lol I can't decide for once!
Tzu
@ Crucist Ovv: I'll have to get back to you on that, I dunno if I should allow it or not yet! ^^ it would have to be cross-category in that case, of course.
@ Narcissia: wow, that sounds awesome and nostalgic. Can't wait to see! ^^
@ BladeWind: it would be an honour to have you!
@ Soni D: I like it! ^^
@ Qing: that sounds great, reeally xmas-I mean wintersday-y (O.o)... Will be an elaborated scene and require a lot of work, but I'm sure you can pull it off ^^
@ Kylanf: I for one would love to hear some music, but I think you should go for whichever you feel you can do best. :3
I uploaded my first video today, it's kind of a test thing and I'll begin the actual tut next time, but I dunno... if you're bored, it's in my blog: http://dwayna.wordpress.com/
@ Narcissia: wow, that sounds awesome and nostalgic. Can't wait to see! ^^
@ BladeWind: it would be an honour to have you!
@ Soni D: I like it! ^^
@ Qing: that sounds great, reeally xmas-I mean wintersday-y (O.o)... Will be an elaborated scene and require a lot of work, but I'm sure you can pull it off ^^
@ Kylanf: I for one would love to hear some music, but I think you should go for whichever you feel you can do best. :3
I uploaded my first video today, it's kind of a test thing and I'll begin the actual tut next time, but I dunno... if you're bored, it's in my blog: http://dwayna.wordpress.com/
Morag D
ooooh video blog! Awesome! can't wait
edit:
actually, I have a quick question for you guys: In my sketch I drew Rurik and Bonfaaz shaking hands, mainly because the original painting is about two rather important guys (and their retinue blahblah). But it keeps bugging me. First of all, Rurik is a bit of a twat and I'm not sure I actually want to spend time painting him
and secondly, I'd kindof like to tell a story of the ordinary folk fighting for Ascalon, those that don't even have a name and don't get mentioned (same for the charr, really). So it would be more a spontaneous event. what do you think?
edit:
actually, I have a quick question for you guys: In my sketch I drew Rurik and Bonfaaz shaking hands, mainly because the original painting is about two rather important guys (and their retinue blahblah). But it keeps bugging me. First of all, Rurik is a bit of a twat and I'm not sure I actually want to spend time painting him
and secondly, I'd kindof like to tell a story of the ordinary folk fighting for Ascalon, those that don't even have a name and don't get mentioned (same for the charr, really). So it would be more a spontaneous event. what do you think?
BlueXIV
Maybe a minor named gw personality as a compromise? I suggest old mac.
Sierraa
When I get some more money I'll donate. :]
Charlie Dayman
Throwing 100K worth of paperstacks into the reward pot. Tzu, I'll leave it up to you in which category this goes towards.
YunSooJin
100k from me too
Tommy's
Just uploaded on in my gallery, now waiting for the image to get reviewed. Really messed up with colouring, should have been in a different layer, cause now the black lines get too thin. Yaay let's start over again >.> But a well it's all good practice :P
Jaded Dahlia
Sounds interesting.. I might do something if I get some inspiration
Dewshine Wildclaw
something is taking form
alot needs to be done... comments/advise would be nice
alot needs to be done... comments/advise would be nice
Narcissia
tasha
Tzu
I'm gonna go now, I'll be away until the 27th.
Hope you're all getting a lot of stuff done while I'm gone.
Thanks for the donations, I'm updating first post then I'm off.
Beautiful work, shewmake, thanks so much for sharing.
Hope you're all getting a lot of stuff done while I'm gone.
Thanks for the donations, I'm updating first post then I'm off.
Beautiful work, shewmake, thanks so much for sharing.
Morag D
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Originally Posted by tasha_darke
*impersonates stereotypical male wammo*
"Hey baby wanna see my candy cane sword?" *wink* haaahahaha lmao. brilliant.
Have fun Tzu! It'll be all wintersday-y here by the time you get back, I bet.
oh, and about those 75k of mine... could you add 25 to the most original and give the other 50 to the smiley face? Cheers
"Hey baby wanna see my candy cane sword?" *wink* haaahahaha lmao. brilliant.
Have fun Tzu! It'll be all wintersday-y here by the time you get back, I bet.
oh, and about those 75k of mine... could you add 25 to the most original and give the other 50 to the smiley face? Cheers
Minami
I have 2 ideas I'm trying to decide between... If I can't make up my mind, I might make both THEN decide which one to send in. :P
Thanks for setting up a gallery for me Verene.
Tzu, have fun!! ^_^
Thanks for setting up a gallery for me Verene.
Tzu, have fun!! ^_^
Tzu
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Originally Posted by Morag D
oh, and about those 75k of mine... could you add 25 to the most original and give the other 50 to the smiley face? Cheers
Done! You should maybe consider making a progress gallery on Verene's site soon. Or should I link to your dA gallery? Don't have to if you don't want to of course, just thought you might've forgot.
Done! You should maybe consider making a progress gallery on Verene's site soon. Or should I link to your dA gallery? Don't have to if you don't want to of course, just thought you might've forgot.
Narcissia
ravensong
I can feel the Christmas atmosphere already!
I registered my gallery, but dont have any progress yet.
Will be probably doing digital illustration, but thats all I know so far. xD
I registered my gallery, but dont have any progress yet.
Will be probably doing digital illustration, but thats all I know so far. xD
Morag D
thanks!
I thought about putting it into a folder on my Photobucket, don't really feel too much like making another account somewhere. If that's ok... if you'd rather I make one of those others, I will tho
I thought about putting it into a folder on my Photobucket, don't really feel too much like making another account somewhere. If that's ok... if you'd rather I make one of those others, I will tho
Shewmake
@Tzu/Verene: I won't need the progress gallery on under-the-gun.org (but thanks for setting it up!) because I can't upload mp3s there.
I feel bad for not being able to donate, but I gave away all I had for some of the Halloween events.
EDIT: Have fun at wherever you're going, Tzu, and thanks for the comment!
I feel bad for not being able to donate, but I gave away all I had for some of the Halloween events.
EDIT: Have fun at wherever you're going, Tzu, and thanks for the comment!
Eragon Zarroc
Quote:
Originally Posted by Narcissia
naked snowball arena anyone?
Better watch out, I throw yellow snowballs with deadly precision. ;-)
Chicken of the Seas
I'll probably do a photo-manipulation this year. I had an idea last year but I went with the whole grenth vs ice ethers thing instead. It's more humor than art though, and hopefully it won't be against the rules since it'll kinda be mimicking another popular pocket monsters game...(cough).
But, we'll see. =P
But, we'll see. =P
Tommy's
Quote:
Originally Posted by Eragon Zarroc
Better watch out, I throw yellow snowballs with deadly precision. ;-)
Lmao.
Just lmao.
Just lmao.
Narcissia
Quote:
Originally Posted by Eragon Zarroc
Better watch out, I throw yellow snowballs with deadly precision. ;-)
oh dear. I'm slightly frightened
Verene
Tzu - have fun!
You're welcome, Minami And okay, Shewmake, but I'll keep it there just in case you do decide you need it for something. MP3 uploads I really can't help much with though, sorry!
Everyone who's registered has a gallery set up as of now, so yay.
And you don't need to use my site, Morag, I think Tzu just wants everyone to have a progress archive (as a just in case sort of thing) and I have the resources to help with that. If you don't want to make a gallery there you don't need to
You're welcome, Minami
And okay, Shewmake, but I'll keep it there just in case you do decide you need it for something. MP3 uploads I really can't help much with though, sorry!Everyone who's registered has a gallery set up as of now, so yay.
And you don't need to use my site, Morag, I think Tzu just wants everyone to have a progress archive (as a just in case sort of thing) and I have the resources to help with that. If you don't want to make a gallery there you don't need to
Perynne
Have fun Tzu, where ever you are going!
@Dewshine Wildclaw: That's a very nice start. What sort of idea are you going for? The elf/ranger? looks so cute! I think her pretty face would stand out more if you framed it with hair. I know that normally your hair doesn't show up from under the hats, but this is an artwork so you're allowed to be more creative. It's up to you though... it looks pretty good like this too.
Also, her arm looks a bit short compared to rest of her body. A good way to check if it's anywhere near the normal length of an arm is to check if the distance between elbow and shoulder is the same as the distance between shoulder and waistline. In this case, her elbow is way too up. Otherwise the proportions of her upper body are perfectly drawn, so you can try to imagine where her waistline would be and draw the elbow somewhere nearby.
If you have a hard time imagining where it would be (since your paper doesn't stretch that far), just tape another paper underneath your drawing, draw the waistline and rest of the arm on the new paper as if it was just a continuation of your original paper, and then just remove the extra paper once you have your actual drawing worked out.
Hope that helped! Lovely drawing so far, can't wait to see it progress.
@Tasha: Oooooooh, banquet of heroes sounds fancy. :3 And very, very exciting, here's looking forward to seeing first sketches!
@Dewshine Wildclaw: That's a very nice start. What sort of idea are you going for? The elf/ranger? looks so cute! I think her pretty face would stand out more if you framed it with hair. I know that normally your hair doesn't show up from under the hats, but this is an artwork so you're allowed to be more creative. It's up to you though... it looks pretty good like this too.
Also, her arm looks a bit short compared to rest of her body. A good way to check if it's anywhere near the normal length of an arm is to check if the distance between elbow and shoulder is the same as the distance between shoulder and waistline. In this case, her elbow is way too up. Otherwise the proportions of her upper body are perfectly drawn, so you can try to imagine where her waistline would be and draw the elbow somewhere nearby.
If you have a hard time imagining where it would be (since your paper doesn't stretch that far), just tape another paper underneath your drawing, draw the waistline and rest of the arm on the new paper as if it was just a continuation of your original paper, and then just remove the extra paper once you have your actual drawing worked out.
Hope that helped! Lovely drawing so far, can't wait to see it progress.
@Tasha: Oooooooh, banquet of heroes sounds fancy. :3 And very, very exciting, here's looking forward to seeing first sketches!
` Marshmallow
Bahahaha, whee :3 I made an account on the..images gallery thing -confetti- I don't know why I'm happy about it but I am.
Verene
Yay!
I'm still pondering ideas as to what I'm going to do...
I'm still pondering ideas as to what I'm going to do...
talisk3
I'm thinking of trying for this one.
Not the best artist however. Is all art excepted?
Not the best artist however. Is all art excepted?
` Marshmallow
Talisk - Hurray! C:
Bah, don't say that. xD
And I do think all art is accepted o___O
Bah, don't say that. xD
And I do think all art is accepted o___O
YunSooJin
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Originally Posted by ` Marshmallow
Talisk - Hurray! C:
Bah, don't say that. xD
And I do think all art is accepted o___O gonna be part of the wintersday contest, Puffy Apple? c:
Bah, don't say that. xD
And I do think all art is accepted o___O gonna be part of the wintersday contest, Puffy Apple? c:
talisk3
Why must I hurry?