very amusing while being informative XDI used the same format as wiki, where they capitalized profs. I guess the GW2 wiki (assuming it'll be different than the GW1 wiki
) will go with the new caps format 
Halloween Workshop [>2000k prize pot]
Thistle Xandra
@ Konig: Thanks for the link. I like his writing style, very amusing while being informative XD
I used the same format as wiki, where they capitalized profs. I guess the GW2 wiki (assuming it'll be different than the GW1 wiki) will go with the new caps format
very amusing while being informative XDI used the same format as wiki, where they capitalized profs. I guess the GW2 wiki (assuming it'll be different than the GW1 wiki
) will go with the new caps format
Konig Des Todes
The GW2Wiki does use the House of Style. The GW1 wiki began changing it, but it was decided to follow GW1's style to avoid confusion.
Death By An Arrow
So I'm updating cause a friend wants to see my work and I figured now would be a nice time to stop by the ol' workshop.
i noticed something quirky and interesting and wanted to get an opinion on it..
Frontwards
Backwards
I was checking my shadows when i noticed, doesn't it look better backwards? Am i just going crazy? I feel like the quality just improves when it's reversed horizontally and I don't know why....
i noticed something quirky and interesting and wanted to get an opinion on it..
Frontwards
Backwards
I was checking my shadows when i noticed, doesn't it look better backwards? Am i just going crazy? I feel like the quality just improves when it's reversed horizontally and I don't know why....
Minami
Quote:
Originally Posted by Dutch Sunshine
Minami, could you perhaps check if the current background/bricks are better? I really need some feedback on them, it's at the top of the page (26)
Could you please repost/relink your picture?
I have different forum settings, so I only have 16 pages in this workshop (I like to have many posts per page).
I don't know what's page 26
I have different forum settings, so I only have 16 pages in this workshop (I like to have many posts per page).
I don't know what's page 26
Thistle Xandra
Quote:
Originally Posted by Death By An Arrow
So I'm updating cause a friend wants to see my work and I figured now would be a nice time to stop by the ol' workshop.
i noticed something quirky and interesting and wanted to get an opinion on it..
Frontwards
Backwards
I was checking my shadows when i noticed, doesn't it look better backwards? Am i just going crazy? I feel like the quality just improves when it's reversed horizontally and I don't know why.... haha, i don't know what it is either, but I do like the backwards one more. I think the quality is the same, so it's probably just a psychological thing like we read left to right so a pumpkin in the left makes our focus go from left to right and we subconsciously like it or something like that
oh and Konig, i feel silly because i didn't even realize there was a GW2 wiki up
!
i noticed something quirky and interesting and wanted to get an opinion on it..
Frontwards
Backwards
I was checking my shadows when i noticed, doesn't it look better backwards? Am i just going crazy? I feel like the quality just improves when it's reversed horizontally and I don't know why.... haha, i don't know what it is either, but I do like the backwards one more. I think the quality is the same, so it's probably just a psychological thing like we read left to right so a pumpkin in the left makes our focus go from left to right and we subconsciously like it or something like that
oh and Konig, i feel silly because i didn't even realize there was a GW2 wiki up
!
shady tradesman
Another update on the Charr Effigy.
Again, here's the link to the progress gallery for the first post: http://s1110.photobucket.com/albums/...hadytradesman/
This is the Effigy this morning in its final resting spot. The armature is attached to a few base boards.
Here it is with the base boards buried in the dirt. Now work can really start! From this point on, it will start looking more and more like what it's going to end up as.
The first step is to build up the volume of the figure. In later stages, I will be able to cut away unwanted sticks, but for right now, they'll provide important framework once I start putting more detail in. In this picture, I haven't quite started with the legs. These twigs are held on with twine.
You might also be able to pick up the three strings I have around the clearing in the back ground. Since I live in the forest, I have to deal with deer. I'm not afraid they're going to start chewing on it, but at this time of year, the bucks are shedding their headgear. They like to rub their antlers up against trees and the like, and that would be disastrous.
Anyway, I'm going to go out and keep working. Another update later!
Again, here's the link to the progress gallery for the first post: http://s1110.photobucket.com/albums/...hadytradesman/
This is the Effigy this morning in its final resting spot. The armature is attached to a few base boards.
Here it is with the base boards buried in the dirt. Now work can really start! From this point on, it will start looking more and more like what it's going to end up as.The first step is to build up the volume of the figure. In later stages, I will be able to cut away unwanted sticks, but for right now, they'll provide important framework once I start putting more detail in. In this picture, I haven't quite started with the legs. These twigs are held on with twine.
You might also be able to pick up the three strings I have around the clearing in the back ground. Since I live in the forest, I have to deal with deer. I'm not afraid they're going to start chewing on it, but at this time of year, the bucks are shedding their headgear. They like to rub their antlers up against trees and the like, and that would be disastrous.
Anyway, I'm going to go out and keep working. Another update later!
Darcy
I couldn't hold it in anymore. I am just so amazed at the scope of art being worked on in this thread. It is unbelievable how much creativity is being displayed by this group of artists. Hopefully, you will all enter into the official GW contest, because you all deserve a wider audience.
Death By An Arrow
One More Pumpkin Done
Gunna take a break, got some stuff to practice for music and ive been working on it all day.
let me know if you see anything I should fiddle with ^^
Gunna take a break, got some stuff to practice for music and ive been working on it all day.
let me know if you see anything I should fiddle with ^^
KiyaKoreena
Bwahahaha.... progress feels goooooooooood.
It's really starting to come together now. Need to get some more fabric for the cape since what I have left isn't quite wide enough. Then its boot time (didn't get around to it today) and stiffening the cheesecloth and around the neck for the cape so they stand up/out. Then the eyes/mouth part.
shady tradesman
@KiyaKoreena: Oh man, that's awesome! It really is starting to come together.
Konig Des Todes
Kiya, what are you feeding that kid! He's turning orange! :P
jensyea
Quote:
Originally Posted by KiyaKoreena
Tommy's
Sorry for my absence all :3 Was in court in Antwerp this weekend, some trial I had to attend. Made some nice weeked out of it 
Will start to progress again by tuesday. I never would have thinked but I might be short in time :'( >: ( Well guess we gotta see.
Will start to progress again by tuesday. I never would have thinked but I might be short in time :'( >: ( Well guess we gotta see.
Lil Thing
Heres my entry
Hope you like it
Hope you like it
Death By An Arrow
Today is kind of a busy day, but I'm gunna try and squeeze in another pumpkin or two before the end of the day. I've got to work for 4~ish hours, I'm helping my dad move some cabinets from his old house before it sells, and I've got some really complex physics to do... Dx
Also, my piece got featured in someones journal for lighting on dA! I don't think that couldn't have happened without the amazing help of the workshop, so I just want to express my gratitude for everything that's been done to help me get my piece where it is today
-end sob speech- :P
@Kiya, it's looking very nice! Better than anything i could have made o.o I really like how the gloves you made transition cleanly between colours. I also really like the eye in the belt! How'd you make it?
It kind of looks like his collar is a turtle neck right now and I know you said you were working on it so I really don't have anything bad to say about it.
@Lil Thing Oohh that looks nice! I really like what you did with the spirits! My only qualm (is that how you spell it? ohwell.) is that the cauldren is infront of the moon yet it's back is getting such a bright shine. might I suggest making the cauldren darker?
Also, my piece got featured in someones journal for lighting on dA! I don't think that couldn't have happened without the amazing help of the workshop, so I just want to express my gratitude for everything that's been done to help me get my piece where it is today
-end sob speech- :P
@Kiya, it's looking very nice! Better than anything i could have made o.o I really like how the gloves you made transition cleanly between colours. I also really like the eye in the belt! How'd you make it?
It kind of looks like his collar is a turtle neck right now and I know you said you were working on it so I really don't have anything bad to say about it.
@Lil Thing Oohh that looks nice! I really like what you did with the spirits! My only qualm (is that how you spell it? ohwell.) is that the cauldren is infront of the moon yet it's back is getting such a bright shine. might I suggest making the cauldren darker?
Dutch Sunshine
Quote:
Originally Posted by Minami
I have different forum settings, so I only have 16 pages in this workshop (I like to have many posts per page).
I don't know what's page 26
AryaBladedancer
@KiyaKoreena - I really love this! The costume looks really well crafted and shows a lot of worksmanship. I'd love to see a close up of the belt (though I may have missed an older post where it's shown). It looks really well made and shows a lot of attention to detail. I agree with jensyea that the leaves on top could be a bit smaller and subtler. Maybe add some wire to make them stand up a bit more. I also think that it needs a bit fuller of a collar area. Mad King Thorn has a pretty large shredded cloth collar...thing. Awesome work here!
Lil Thing
Thanks for the feedback Have taken comments into account ^_^
Have taken comments into account ^_^
KiyaKoreena
Cape and collar haven't been started yet, that was just a single piece of the fabric as a placeholder of sorts. (Just started adding the fabric below the belt line, its all safety pinned right now as I'm working on lengths and shape.) I hope I have enough cheesecloth for around the collar.
The eye for the belt was made with polymer clay. I'll be trimming down the leaves on his head with the next progress pic with a done cape. And hopefully taken in better lighting too but can't promise that.
Nap time first, I'm too old for 19.5 hour days and then waking up 5 hours later. Kids are with their grandparents today, lets see how much I can get done!
InfestedHydralisk
@KiyaKoreena The eye on the belt looks really cool!
shady tradesman
Another quick update.
Again, here's the link to the WIP gallery for the original post: http://s1110.photobucket.com/albums/...hadytradesman/
After I finished covering the armature with twigs for volume, I started applying a layer of newsprint to the outside. The idea is that I will create a lattice of sticks outside of the paper, using it as support. When I'm done with the lattice that will form the actual body of the sculpture, I will remove the paper in between the holes.
Here it is mostly covered in paper. Head isn't in place yet, but will rest where that hole is. 400 ft of twine used so far. D:
I hope I'll be able to show off the finished product soon.
Again, here's the link to the WIP gallery for the original post: http://s1110.photobucket.com/albums/...hadytradesman/
After I finished covering the armature with twigs for volume, I started applying a layer of newsprint to the outside. The idea is that I will create a lattice of sticks outside of the paper, using it as support. When I'm done with the lattice that will form the actual body of the sculpture, I will remove the paper in between the holes.
Here it is mostly covered in paper. Head isn't in place yet, but will rest where that hole is. 400 ft of twine used so far. D:
I hope I'll be able to show off the finished product soon.
Dutch Sunshine
Just wondering, will you 'burn' it?
You could always burn it with photoshop or something, but it would give it the thing it needs to be recognised as the efigy?
You could always burn it with photoshop or something, but it would give it the thing it needs to be recognised as the efigy?
shady tradesman
Thistle Xandra
OK, working backwards!
@ shady tradesman: very cool! I love how you add in those notes so we can see your reasoning (also loved the part where you have to protect your work from those pesky deers)! I found the way you did your base interesting… I had been wondering if you put metal stakes or something, but those boards make much more sense BTW, the way you described how you're going to burn it sounds sooo cool! youtube video!!! gogogogogo
@KiyaKoreena: You're costume is amazing so far! I love the level of detail you put in and like everyone else said, that belt is too cool!
@Dutch: Still looking amazing, but I'm still seeing something off with the king's face on the upper left. Maybe it's a bit too saturated or something and that's why I can't really see the different shades of orange I'd expect there? I really like the added guy on the right side of the poster by the way and the second poster just adds in an extra fun/believable effect
@ Lil Thing: Looks good! I like the shading you did to give it added depth
@Death by an Arrow: Grats for being featured about lighting Those front 2 pumpkins look really good!
@ Charlie: I love the detail you went into with the lighting/shadowing, really gives it a lot of extra depth! I haven't seen the movie where this is from though
@ König Des Todes: Very cool and dark start to a story! Can't wait for the rest of it! Is the village of tengu? Is that why the tengu would be mad if fed to them? Is it that the tengu cared for the villagers? Is it that the tengu just really hates the fact that they're being fed? Can't wait for more!
@Minami, she's ssoooo gorgeous! I love the way you did her armor and headpiece! Even the lipstick color is gorgeous! Only critique I can think of is that the armband looks like a flat piece instead of a bunch of spheres/hemispheres added together. You can really see it on the bottom leftmost one where it looks much like you would expect if you cut a curve in a thick paper and then wrapped it so you'd see the thickness of the paper instead of as if you stuck a ball at the end of the paper and then wrapped it, where you'd see a ball at the edge (does that even make sense?!?). ANyway, that's just a minor critique, because she really does look gorgeous!
@obastable: I'm still looking forward to reading your story maybe you can submit part of it to the contest? like the parts you really, really enjoyed? Anyway, I liked the 1st version with a 'generals life,' i think using general gives it a more serious start contrasting with the lightheartedness of a jesters book where as the 2nd version is more of just a straight lighthearted start.
@ arvida: great start (loving color purple)! i think you might have changed the angle on your rider from the 1st sketch though, because now he looks like he might fall off! Maybe have him angled a bit back or put a bend to his knee to show he knows he's in danger of falling?
<Phew> I think I've got up to everyone. Sorry if I missed anyone!
@ shady tradesman: very cool! I love how you add in those notes so we can see your reasoning (also loved the part where you have to protect your work from those pesky deers)! I found the way you did your base interesting… I had been wondering if you put metal stakes or something, but those boards make much more sense
BTW, the way you described how you're going to burn it sounds sooo cool! youtube video!!! gogogogogo@KiyaKoreena: You're costume is amazing so far! I love the level of detail you put in and like everyone else said, that belt is too cool!
@Dutch: Still looking amazing, but I'm still seeing something off with the king's face on the upper left. Maybe it's a bit too saturated or something and that's why I can't really see the different shades of orange I'd expect there? I really like the added guy on the right side of the poster by the way and the second poster just adds in an extra fun/believable effect
@ Lil Thing: Looks good! I like the shading you did to give it added depth
@Death by an Arrow: Grats for being featured about lighting
Those front 2 pumpkins look really good! @ Charlie: I love the detail you went into with the lighting/shadowing, really gives it a lot of extra depth! I haven't seen the movie where this is from though
@ König Des Todes: Very cool and dark start to a story! Can't wait for the rest of it! Is the village of tengu? Is that why the tengu would be mad if fed to them? Is it that the tengu cared for the villagers? Is it that the tengu just really hates the fact that they're being fed? Can't wait for more!
@Minami, she's ssoooo gorgeous! I love the way you did her armor and headpiece! Even the lipstick color is gorgeous! Only critique I can think of is that the armband looks like a flat piece instead of a bunch of spheres/hemispheres added together. You can really see it on the bottom leftmost one where it looks much like you would expect if you cut a curve in a thick paper and then wrapped it so you'd see the thickness of the paper instead of as if you stuck a ball at the end of the paper and then wrapped it, where you'd see a ball at the edge (does that even make sense?!?). ANyway, that's just a minor critique, because she really does look gorgeous!
@obastable: I'm still looking forward to reading your story
maybe you can submit part of it to the contest? like the parts you really, really enjoyed? Anyway, I liked the 1st version with a 'generals life,' i think using general gives it a more serious start contrasting with the lightheartedness of a jesters book where as the 2nd version is more of just a straight lighthearted start.@ arvida: great start (loving color purple)! i think you might have changed the angle on your rider from the 1st sketch though, because now he looks like he might fall off! Maybe have him angled a bit back or put a bend to his knee to show he knows he's in danger of falling?
<Phew> I think I've got up to everyone. Sorry if I missed anyone!
Konig Des Todes
Quote:
Originally Posted by Thistle Xandra
@ König Des Todes: Very cool and dark start to a story! Can't wait for the rest of it! Is the village of tengu? Is that why the tengu would be mad if fed to them? Is it that the tengu cared for the villagers? Is it that the tengu just really hates the fact that they're being fed? Can't wait for more!
Tengu are unrelated to the village. Thorn just hates them (as can be found out via Horseman Socein). They'd be pissed because to be fed skin... well, wouldn't that piss you off? Tengu are carnivores, so it is something they'd eat, but due to their culture, I would assume such is insulting.
Death By An Arrow
Quote:
Originally Posted by Konig Des Todes
Konig Des Todes
Well I personally hate chicken skin, and I hate that all the good seasoning is on it. Q_Q But anyways, it's not so much about the skin, but rather that they're being fed by humans (like pets, wild beasts, or poor needy folk). It would be insulting to their pride. Or that's the line of thought I was going with.
Arvida
phew - http://www.flickr.com/photos/arvida007/
Slowly getting there - the colors still need work but the shape is there now ....
To:Thistle Xandra - I hear you, am gonna make sure he bends abit not to fall off
Slowly getting there - the colors still need work but the shape is there now ....
To:Thistle Xandra - I hear you, am gonna make sure he bends abit not to fall off
Charlie Dayman
Quote:
Originally Posted by Thistle Xandra
@ Charlie: I love the detail you went into with the lighting/shadowing, really gives it a lot of extra depth! I haven't seen the movie where this is from though
You can watch it here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jFVyAjj3Bs0The movie is called The Shining by Stanley Kubrick.
Thistle Xandra
Quote:
Originally Posted by Charlie Dayman
Oh_Frustration
Quote:
Originally Posted by shady tradesman
Yeah I'm going to burn it. The chest cavity will eventually be filled with a fire-starter like lichen, the eyes will be cotton balls dipped in lighter oil, and I'm going to get my friend from the circus to breathe fire on it to start if off.
Hopefully it will be re-usable for Halloween, but if not, we'll have to start it early. Better not forget the camera then! Looking great!
Hopefully it will be re-usable for Halloween, but if not, we'll have to start it early. Better not forget the camera then!
Looking great!
Konig Des Todes
Quote:
Originally Posted by Charlie Dayman
shady tradesman
Quote:
Originally Posted by Oh_Frustration
Better not forget the camera then! Looking great!
Actually, photography is my primary art. You won't see pictures of the charr effigy on it yet, but you can check out my photography gallery here http://shady-tradesman.deviantart.com/ if you're so inclined. If everything goes right, there will be awesome pictures of the effigy.
Looking great!
Actually, photography is my primary art. You won't see pictures of the charr effigy on it yet, but you can check out my photography gallery here http://shady-tradesman.deviantart.com/ if you're so inclined. If everything goes right, there will be awesome pictures of the effigy.
KiyaKoreena
Fixed up the head a bit. I'm working on the cape right now but son got ill yesterday and he takes priority. Need to make sure they stop trying to run around the house with the head on now that you cant see out of it...
The fabric wrinkled a little when I was gluing it in so that will have to be shopped out, though it is hard to notice when enough light is on the outside or inside. It looked awesome when I stuck a small lamp inside. Going to pick up a couple of those pushbutton lights and see if they put off enough to make it glow nicely. If it doesn't, I need to make sure I have a day or two left for photoshopping.
The fabric wrinkled a little when I was gluing it in so that will have to be shopped out, though it is hard to notice when enough light is on the outside or inside. It looked awesome when I stuck a small lamp inside. Going to pick up a couple of those pushbutton lights and see if they put off enough to make it glow nicely. If it doesn't, I need to make sure I have a day or two left for photoshopping.
Love Angel Maybe
Name: Love Angel Maybe
Art Form: confectionary
Idea: it's a surprise!
Progress Gallery:http://loveangelmaybe.deviantart.com/gallery/
Real Life Prizes: [X]
Official Contest: [X]
Workshop Awards: [X]
Art Form: confectionary
Idea: it's a surprise!
Progress Gallery:http://loveangelmaybe.deviantart.com/gallery/
Real Life Prizes: [X]
Official Contest: [X]
Workshop Awards: [X]
Thistle Xandra
since no new sections to post, here's just a WiP note I posted on my blog about how I got an idea for giving more depth to my evil spirit
I heard this song this morning: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ysSxxIqKNN0&ob=av2e ('New Divide' by Linkin Park) and was blown away, because it seemed like the perfect song for the battle scene in my Halloween story. I heard 'lightning' and 'ashes' and was like, "BAM, this is a rit song!" I could see my rits fighting with this song playing in the background... so perfect because the twins are finding the inner strength to protect their home etc (without spoiling the story too much).
Then, I looked up the lyrics and realized... "WOW, this is actually the song that belongs with the evil spirit." It actually would represent him more since he's haunted by the memories of his death and needs new memories to replace all the negative emotions that were frozen with him. I've decided that the first lyrics about the lighting being all around will be what the weather was like in his death before his descent into malevolence Going to read the lyrics a little bit more to see what inspiration I get!
I heard this song this morning: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ysSxxIqKNN0&ob=av2e ('New Divide' by Linkin Park) and was blown away, because it seemed like the perfect song for the battle scene in my Halloween story. I heard 'lightning' and 'ashes' and was like, "BAM, this is a rit song!" I could see my rits fighting with this song playing in the background... so perfect because the twins are finding the inner strength to protect their home etc (without spoiling the story too much).
Then, I looked up the lyrics and realized... "WOW, this is actually the song that belongs with the evil spirit." It actually would represent him more since he's haunted by the memories of his death and needs new memories to replace all the negative emotions that were frozen with him. I've decided that the first lyrics about the lighting being all around will be what the weather was like in his death before his descent into malevolence
Going to read the lyrics a little bit more to see what inspiration I get!shady tradesman
Oh man, Kiya, I can't wait to see it completed!
Another quick update here.
This is the leather mask that I will be using as the effigy's face. It will probably be dirtied and torn a bit before the final shots. It features charr pictograms.
Noob mistake on the ink blot D:
Another quick update here.
This is the leather mask that I will be using as the effigy's face. It will probably be dirtied and torn a bit before the final shots. It features charr pictograms.
Noob mistake on the ink blot D:
A link to my WIP album to be edited into my entry in the first post: http://s1110.photobucket.com/albums/...hadytradesman/
Konig Des Todes
Quote:
Originally Posted by Thistle Xandra
Then, I looked up the lyrics and realized... "WOW, this is actually the song that belongs with the evil spirit." It actually would represent him more since he's haunted by the memories of his death and needs new memories to replace all the negative emotions that were frozen with him. I've decided that the first lyrics about the lighting being all around will be what the weather was like in his death before his descent into malevolence
Going to read the lyrics a little bit more to see what inspiration I get!Quote:
