Wintersday Workshop

Tzu

Site Contributor

Join Date: Mar 2008

UK/norway

Order Of The Etherbloom Crown [ZEN]

02 Dec 2009 at 09:32 - 241

well, I'm pulling my entry out from the competition. ^-^
Same prizes, no point.
Will post my final product here anyway though.

Anyone not on the front page with their progress who want to/ought to be there?
Please fill out this form:

forum username: (tzu!)
idea for entry: (gwen rides reindeer)
genre of art: (manga drawing)
link to progress gallery: (check out "register here" on front page if you havent already)

and post it here so I can put you up there!

IF no one shows any interest for the Prose category, I'm going to break that award down and use the prize pool elsewhere!

Minami

Site Contributor

Join Date: Jul 2008

Dallas, TX. USA

Not in any guild at the moment

02 Dec 2009 at 11:57 - 242

Ooo that tonic looks awesome fun!

I'll be doing something other than 3D for this contest.
Hope it will be nice.

Verene

Furnace Stoker

Join Date: Jan 2009

[SOTA]

02 Dec 2009 at 15:33 - 243

I actually have an idea, just because I want an excuse to draw Farai in Norn armor and also in the desert XD

Snow. In Vabbi. Where normally it would probably never snow.

Either that, or I'm going to draw something with Dwayna.

Or maybe she'll be in the Vabbian scene.

stouda01

Lion's Arch Merchant

Join Date: Apr 2007

Czech Republic-Prague

[LUST]

02 Dec 2009 at 16:46 - 244

just started

BlueXIV

Wilds Pathfinder

Join Date: Mar 2006

02 Dec 2009 at 19:17 - 245

Quote:

Originally Posted by Eragon Zarroc

what was ur motivation to begin with? ;-) another mini to make u stacks of ectos u dont need?

Yes.

So unless Tzu or YSJ convinces me otherwise, I might not bother.

Outcast02

Frost Gate Guardian

Join Date: Sep 2009

Monsters Inc [boo]

02 Dec 2009 at 19:39 - 246

I feel intimidated by the artwork ive seen. Im not sure if i even want to try D: you all are so good! Not to mention i dont think i would do my idea justice knowing my coloring/painting skills :] gl to all the people entering though! ;D

tasha

Auctions Mod

Join Date: Jan 2006

Mystic Spiral [MYST]

02 Dec 2009 at 20:26 - 247

Outcast, go for it if you think you will enjoy the process. I consider myself a poor artist, but I'm treating this workshop and the art contest as a motivator for me to improve my skills. I don't expect to be anywhere near the standard of art that sees any kind of reward. All I'm looking to get out of this is my personal satisfaction of finishing something and seeing my skills improve (although I won't say no if offered a reward :P). Give it a go - you might surprise yourself.

Outcast02

Frost Gate Guardian

Join Date: Sep 2009

Monsters Inc [boo]

02 Dec 2009 at 20:30 - 248

^ ^ thanks tasha. Maybe ill go get a brush and some paint, put my skills to the test

stouda01

Lion's Arch Merchant

Join Date: Apr 2007

Czech Republic-Prague

[LUST]

02 Dec 2009 at 21:50 - 249

update:

face is still not finished but it gives you an idea ^^
btw this if the first time im doing anything like this + without tablet..im usually drawing on paper, only like once i tried to color something in PS so i would really appreciate some tips. (:

Shewmake

Lion's Arch Merchant

Join Date: Dec 2006

Alabama

Mo/D

02 Dec 2009 at 21:57 - 250

@stouda: That's an awesome Grentch!

Here's another update. I decided to use Carol of the Bells in the ending (Thanks for the suggestion, Tzu!), and I changed the second half of Ascension Song to Factions music. http://picosong.com/wVs

BenjZee

Forge Runner

Join Date: Dec 2006

The Overacheivers [Club]

Mo/

02 Dec 2009 at 23:20 - 251

WOAWWW im impressed with most of these, i think ill give it a shot even if i have just recieved my art book today.
Not very original but im thinking a series of comic strips of a comic book. Im not brilliant at drawing but i recon it will give mine its own little edge. I have quite a few ideas so im may have a vote on which is my best peice.

KiyaKoreena

Desert Nomad

Join Date: Jun 2005

USA

Kirins of Holy Light

02 Dec 2009 at 23:25 - 252

Progress for today:

Still need to make some sort of headgear for the Gwen. I'm thinking a Rudi Mask that my son can use too. Or mini 2005 horns.

GeminiJuSa

Krytan Explorer

Join Date: Nov 2009

BhLd

E/Mo

03 Dec 2009 at 00:01 - 253

@Outcast02: enter for the fun of it! I bet you'll learn some and evolve from it! To me, my entry is really poor, but it was fun to make ^^

@stouda01:That is awesome! :O

@Shewmake: that'a such a nice composition! I like how it sounds wintery but not christmasy :3

Shewmake

Lion's Arch Merchant

Join Date: Dec 2006

Alabama

Mo/D

03 Dec 2009 at 01:13 - 254

@Kiya: I like how the Christmas colors turned out on Gwen, + the ornaments are awesome (especially the victory token!)

@Gemini: Thanks!

bebe

Forge Runner

Join Date: Jun 2005

http://tinyurl.com/4g5ueb8

Put the peanut in the peanut hole!

03 Dec 2009 at 02:53 - 255

Kiya! I LOVE your Moa Bird!!! Hehehehehe... -steals

Narcissia

Wilds Pathfinder

Join Date: Jul 2007

BC Canada

Guild With No [NAM???]

03 Dec 2009 at 03:28 - 256

i dont think im doing this anymore. ive just lost the most important thing im my life, and any motivation, desire, care, whatever i had for anything has gone with her

gl to u all.

EDITED BY Sierraa: Removed the comment. I sent you a PM about it as well.

(this post was just so you could delete my progress folder if needed)

Frozen Ele

Jungle Guide

Join Date: Jul 2009

Mirror of Reason [SNOW]

E/N

03 Dec 2009 at 03:35 - 257

Here's a few 5 second thumbnails, with an even more hastly done Photoshop tag and fill:

I'm having debates over which is better (the kitchen scene with the cookies on the platter, or the cookies next to the tree with the lights shining on them in a festive mood). Since the main focus - the cookies - are the same in both pictures, it probably wont be hard transitioning between the scenes, so I might end up doing both. My drawing (and Photoshop) skills are not the best, so I tend to go the photography route, so that's what I'm hoping my finished product will be (yet, I'll make the cookies myself and if I really get in the mood, I might even go into metalworks and make the cookie cutters). One problem I might have is that the final platter is too bare, even with the 8 cookies (doubtful), so I anticipate making at least 3 of each cookie, that way I can fill up the platter and have back-ups in case I mess one up (or get hungry).

I hope for some good feedback and constructive criticism!

Dibs on the idea(s)!

Operative 14

Forge Runner

Join Date: Nov 2006

Arizona, USA

[OOP] Order of the Phoenix I

03 Dec 2009 at 06:58 - 258

@stouda01 - Whoa! Very creative, I love the expression.

Very nice work on the pencil sketch as well!

@Kiya - Yours are always my favorite entries.

I live Gwen and her Mini Moa, absolutely exquisite work!

@ Frozen Ele - I would definitely lean more towards the cookies next to the tree. It's far more festive in my opinion.

Here's an update to mine, relatively small one. Still having trouble figuring out how to work the ground clutter into the snow though. :/ Oh, and ignore the blackness over the foreground tree, that's just a layer I forgot to turn off. >_<

And Tzu, could you add this link as my Progress Gallery?

Thank you!

BlueXIV

Wilds Pathfinder

Join Date: Mar 2006

03 Dec 2009 at 08:31 - 259

Quote:

Originally Posted by BlueXIV

Yes.

So unless Tzu or YSJ convinces me otherwise, I might not bother. Disregard that, I found someone that actually wants the tonic. I might enter after all and give the tonic if I win <<
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Ooo I see Charlie lurking. Are ya gonna enter?

Tzu

Site Contributor

Join Date: Mar 2008

UK/norway

Order Of The Etherbloom Crown [ZEN]

03 Dec 2009 at 15:40 - 260

OP14: done!

All the costume-hate has made me want to enter again, so I will.

Quote:

Originally Posted by BlueXIV

Disregard that, I found someone that actually wants the tonic. I might enter after all and give the tonic if I win << This goes for me as well :P

Minami

Site Contributor

Join Date: Jul 2008

Dallas, TX. USA

Not in any guild at the moment

03 Dec 2009 at 16:06 - 261

3 hurrays for Tzu!!

Can't wait to see your costume!!

Kiya, that looks absolutely adorable!

Good job everyone so far! Gonna be exciting to see the end results

*cheers everyone on*

Charlie Dayman

Desert Nomad

Join Date: Apr 2009

Trifecta Luminati [TRI]

03 Dec 2009 at 16:32 - 262

Quote:

Originally Posted by BlueXIV

Ooo I see Charlie lurking. Are ya gonna enter?

I don't really have any interest in making a piece for this contest, or the EL tonic. Most I'm doing is just throwing a donation towards this workshop.

KiyaKoreena

Desert Nomad

Join Date: Jun 2005

USA

Kirins of Holy Light

03 Dec 2009 at 16:34 - 263

Moas.

Mmmm cookies. I think I would like a picture with tree all hazy and glowy in the background better than one on a counter with supplies around it.

Gotta get a book....gotta get a book... Tzu if you bump me out of book place I will cry. :-P hehehe

stouda01

Lion's Arch Merchant

Join Date: Apr 2007

Czech Republic-Prague

[LUST]

03 Dec 2009 at 19:33 - 264

little update:

I'm almost done with the face, only need to edit few things and im not really satisfied with his eyes

KiyaKoreena

Desert Nomad

Join Date: Jun 2005

USA

Kirins of Holy Light

04 Dec 2009 at 00:01 - 265

If I can get it back I will see if it fits on the Gwen-doll.

Edit: Had to remove the stuffing that was in the nose bridge party and fold it up to fit on Gwen. Luckily I had the fabric so it would stretch around her fat little head.

Minami

Site Contributor

Join Date: Jul 2008

Dallas, TX. USA

Not in any guild at the moment

04 Dec 2009 at 01:29 - 266

Awwwww Kiya, that's ADORABLE ^_^

Operative 14

Forge Runner

Join Date: Nov 2006

Arizona, USA

[OOP] Order of the Phoenix I

04 Dec 2009 at 04:43 - 267

If you don't get an Art Book out of that I think I might start a picket line outside the Arenanet offices.

bebe

Forge Runner

Join Date: Jun 2005

http://tinyurl.com/4g5ueb8

Put the peanut in the peanut hole!

04 Dec 2009 at 09:00 - 268

Lmao Kiya! That is just too adorable!! XD

Tzu

Site Contributor

Join Date: Mar 2008

UK/norway

Order Of The Etherbloom Crown [ZEN]

04 Dec 2009 at 10:42 - 269

I made a little bit of progress last night. Here's the final result,

or rather

but with the recently added details.. XD

May not look like much yet, I'm still using multi-coloured scraps, and my sketching is smeared all over it. Looking forward to painting it to see what it *really* looks like. Still quite a lot of details to add though.
Ignore the black strips in the first image, they're keeping things adjustable while I work. I'll be replacing those with a solid piece once I'm close to finished.

Here's the how-to and plenty more pictures: wordpress entry.

If anyone's got any contructive criticism, especially on the wand/staff featured in the blog entry, please share! ^-^

Yasmine

Wilds Pathfinder

Join Date: Nov 2007

The Lost Souls Of Jugdement [KJCD]

04 Dec 2009 at 11:45 - 270

@Kiya: awww, that's adorable, I want them both

@Tzu: I confess my ignorance... what costume will it be? How come you are not on the first page list btw?

Tzu

Site Contributor

Join Date: Mar 2008

UK/norway

Order Of The Etherbloom Crown [ZEN]

04 Dec 2009 at 12:08 - 271

It's the beginning of the cuirass belonging to the Avatar Of Dwayna.
I'm not on first page because I'm not sure I'm going to enter the contest. I'm making the costume regardless, but we'll see.

bebe

Forge Runner

Join Date: Jun 2005

http://tinyurl.com/4g5ueb8

Put the peanut in the peanut hole!

04 Dec 2009 at 19:16 - 272

Oooooo... Looks good so far Tzu!!

Deatgs Corrupter

Krytan Explorer

Join Date: Dec 2008

Wold Pirates

04 Dec 2009 at 19:24 - 273

Name: (corrupter)
Idea for entry: (undecided)
genre of art: (u could call it scuplture)
hey guys been busy with exams but im back and thinking.
ill enter prose but can i enter my actual piece as well?

tasha

Auctions Mod

Join Date: Jan 2006

Mystic Spiral [MYST]

04 Dec 2009 at 20:19 - 274

Tzu thanks for posting that picture of the Avatar of Dwayna. I was sure I'd seen her with blue skin before but couldn't find a pic and was starting to think I'd watched too many sci fi movies

Verene

Furnace Stoker

Join Date: Jan 2009

[SOTA]

04 Dec 2009 at 20:23 - 275

Haha, it's the Dervish Avatar form :P

Looks neat so far, Tzu

Shewmake

Lion's Arch Merchant

Join Date: Dec 2006

Alabama

Mo/D

04 Dec 2009 at 23:07 - 276

Tzu

Site Contributor

Join Date: Mar 2008

UK/norway

Order Of The Etherbloom Crown [ZEN]

04 Dec 2009 at 23:32 - 277

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shewmake View Post

Looking great so far, Tzu! Here's a small suggestion for the staff: I think the area directly below the top arrow should extend downwards vertically a little bit & then curve into the wings rather than directly curve into the wings from the botton of the arrow like in this image:

If I understand you correctly, I think it already does. It's just not very obvious. Here's a bigger version of the image - the blog crops all the pictures automatically. The colour is just not right though. X'D Need to repaint I think, ease the gradients too. Thanks!