Halloween Workshop [>2000k prize pot]
shady tradesman
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Originally Posted by Konig Des Todes
Never seen those particular pictograms - except the fist in the center, and perhaps the two ungue-like ones near the two of the angle. Where'd you get them?
The fist in the center is directly lifted from the charr battle plans. The other symbols are adapted pieces from other pictograms. The flame in the upper middle and the other symbols outside of the triangle were my invention. :3
CheeseBoy
heres something I submitted in last years official contest. I was actually considering doing a new piece of work, because this was done a year ago and i have improved. but i was just wondering what you guys think. maybe i could add to it, like a background etc.
http://s937.photobucket.com/albums/a...ent=MadKng.jpg
http://s937.photobucket.com/albums/a...ent=MadKng.jpg
Charlie Dayman
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Originally Posted by Konig Des Todes
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frostkisses
Sorry I havent updated...we had a new furnace put in and it didnt go so well.. The guy was messing around with the breakers and ended up frying my motherboard :-/
My picture is just about done and I should have my computer back in a week. (I hope)
Love the drawings! Love Halloween! Cant wait! Keep up the good work guys.
My picture is just about done and I should have my computer back in a week. (I hope)
Love the drawings! Love Halloween! Cant wait! Keep up the good work guys.
Dutch Sunshine
It was a long search but I found something suited to be placed on the wood, I reimagined it into my own liking and here's the result:
Now just to find something for the right side, I was thinking of a huge pumpkin(only the top part would be visable), but I need to find out how to make it fit the art style, because that'll be the most difficult for now :\
Ravenhawk
Nice progress everyone! Sorry I have been quiet lately, been busy.
Dutch , - looks a lot better. Although I think the branch should be bigger. I don't think trees have branches that small (Anyone, pls correct me if I am wrong ^^ ) unless it's supposed to be a plant that's hanging somewhere?
Dutch , - looks a lot better. Although I think the branch should be bigger. I don't think trees have branches that small (Anyone, pls correct me if I am wrong ^^ ) unless it's supposed to be a plant that's hanging somewhere?
Minami
Gratz everyone on the progress.
I've been awol from here and drawing too for a little while (hence the lack of CC and responses), my grandma passed away.
Dutch, it looks better overall, but like Raven said, the branch doesn't fit.
Either it's small because it's in the distance (but then the branches wouldn't go in front of the wall), or it's the end of a tree branch (in which case it just looks wrong, because it looks like quarter of an entire tree).
Try and either erase the tree parts that are in front of the wall, or find a better branch brush to put in there, one that looks more like the end of a branch.
If it's supposed to be in front of the wall, you would see some sticks. If you want I can do a redline for you sometime later today.
I need to work on my picture too. Way behind, especially now.
I've been awol from here and drawing too for a little while (hence the lack of CC and responses), my grandma passed away.
Dutch, it looks better overall, but like Raven said, the branch doesn't fit.
Either it's small because it's in the distance (but then the branches wouldn't go in front of the wall), or it's the end of a tree branch (in which case it just looks wrong, because it looks like quarter of an entire tree).
Try and either erase the tree parts that are in front of the wall, or find a better branch brush to put in there, one that looks more like the end of a branch.
If it's supposed to be in front of the wall, you would see some sticks. If you want I can do a redline for you sometime later today.
I need to work on my picture too. Way behind, especially now.
Dutch Sunshine
Hope you're doing alright btw! Altough I've got a general idea, any help is welcome! 
Oh_Frustration
Found the model for the spirit for my pic, and did a bit of line-art practise to see if the drawn version is correct. Opinions and comments welcome, I will start drawing the big one with some aqua-coloured pencils after taking a shower. How great it feels to be going forward with the progress! 
Also, good progress, people! Horribly nice. I love the Effigy idea, my inner pyromani... I mean, my inner child likes that kinda stuff. Can't wait to see the final images, I'm a fan of contrast and a fire sculpture will surely have some, if you burn it in the darkness.
/edit: I actually got pretty far drawing the spirit. Progress report tomorrow, if I find the time to give you one. Going photographing with my buddies if it doesn't start raining.
Thistle Xandra
@ shady tradesman - great job on the mask! It's such a nice added touch. I know it's an effigy, but it's such a shame to burn it :*( I'm still campaigning for a youtube video in addition to stills
@Konig - lol, if I hear any songs on insanity, I'll let you know! Nightmare before christmas is has such a great soundtrack though that words or not, that music itself really would be great inspiration. The one song that comes to mind is when santa is asking the bogeyman to release him.
@Cheeseboy, that's a great pic! I could imagine some kind of background scene would really enhance it. Something dark and scary, but I'm not sure what. I could imagine a burning village or something with the strokes you have now (the darker could be thought of as building rough outlines and the yellow is the color of fire), but I'm not sure if that scene would make sense lorewise or if that's the kind of background you were thinking.
@Dutch - that candle is a very nice added touch, but since it's outside, maybe a class cover around it would make sense (to stop wind from blowing the candle out)? I also just noticed the spider web, which although looks fantastic, the shading on it almost makes it look like it's carved into the wall instead of being on it. Although, I'm not sure if it's just my comp making it look that way. Also, I don't think you need anything else in the right side if you make the web pop out a little more (or have a dangling spider)
@oh_frustration - nice sketch so far! Can't wait to see the rest!
@Konig - lol, if I hear any songs on insanity, I'll let you know! Nightmare before christmas is has such a great soundtrack though that words or not, that music itself really would be great inspiration. The one song that comes to mind is when santa is asking the bogeyman to release him.
@Cheeseboy, that's a great pic! I could imagine some kind of background scene would really enhance it. Something dark and scary, but I'm not sure what. I could imagine a burning village or something with the strokes you have now (the darker could be thought of as building rough outlines and the yellow is the color of fire), but I'm not sure if that scene would make sense lorewise or if that's the kind of background you were thinking.
@Dutch - that candle is a very nice added touch, but since it's outside, maybe a class cover around it would make sense (to stop wind from blowing the candle out)? I also just noticed the spider web, which although looks fantastic, the shading on it almost makes it look like it's carved into the wall instead of being on it. Although, I'm not sure if it's just my comp making it look that way. Also, I don't think you need anything else in the right side if you make the web pop out a little more (or have a dangling spider)
@oh_frustration - nice sketch so far! Can't wait to see the rest!
Kittycricri
@Chicken of the seas: Last time I tried to make my clothes looking dirty, I first took my fabric to put them into coffee mixed with water, but this will only work if your fabric has a light colour. Like Kiyakoreena said, you can always try to use some paint, there exist special fabric paint, so you can try by mixinx colours and got the result you really want? ^^ Sandpaper is also a great solution to make the texture of your fabric more dirty and old looking. ^^
For the blood, I just went to a funparty-shop and bought some fake blood Just watch out to not buy flashy looking pink blood (that's what I did the first time ~_~)
For the blood, I just went to a funparty-shop and bought some fake blood
Just watch out to not buy flashy looking pink blood (that's what I did the first time ~_~)
Konig Des Todes
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Originally Posted by Thistle Xandra
Anyways, on my way home, I thought of a great ending for my story:
Thistle Xandra
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Originally Posted by Konig Des Todes
Couldn't help but put that last line in.) Now to just write everything in-between.
Nice direct tie-in!
lol, I like writing the start and end, too. It makes filling in the middle much more fun and focused once you know where you need to go
lol, I like writing the start and end, too. It makes filling in the middle much more fun and focused once you know where you need to go
Konig Des Todes
Typically I think out the ending before anything else, then I think out where I want to start, then plot out key points in the story - then I write from beginning to end, connecting the dots. For this, however, I couldn't help but make the end sooner.
Chicken of the Seas
Thanks for all the tips guys. And all of your progress pictures are looking great! =) Although I may not say much I do enjoy going through this thread. =P
Odinius
I have some more WIP and with little over a week left I still have to start on the background and the main characters
Luckily I have 2 days off from work to get back on scedule.
Luckily I have 2 days off from work to get back on scedule.
Thistle Xandra
That's so amazing, Odinius I love all the detail you've put in there, especially with the placement of each leaf, so perfect! At first I thought you were doing something ginormous because of the candy corn (snooping in your album :P ), but then I saw (and love) that shot with the teeny tiny cc on your finger! Are you using play-doh? or some other kind of clay? I remember doing a play-doh sculpture for a school project and it had bubbled up over time when it had dried out 
I tried painting elmer's glue on it to conserve it, but it just gave it a dull sheen Looking forward to the next pics
I love all the detail you've put in there, especially with the placement of each leaf, so perfect! At first I thought you were doing something ginormous because of the candy corn (snooping in your album :P ), but then I saw (and love) that shot with the teeny tiny cc on your finger! Are you using play-doh? or some other kind of clay? I remember doing a play-doh sculpture for a school project and it had bubbled up over time when it had dried out I tried painting elmer's glue on it to conserve it, but it just gave it a dull sheen Looking forward to the next pics
shady tradesman
Another update.
And here's the link to my WIP gallery for the first post: http://s1110.photobucket.com/albums/...hadytradesman/
Starting to add the "skin" layer now. Almost completely done with the lower left leg xD. This is a process I have to repeat A LOT before the sculpture is done. Maybe I'll invite a friend over. D:
In case you're curious about the background, here's what in it:
two hot glue guns of different calibers, as well as a bag of ammo for both
A pad of newsprint for setting the hot glue guns down on and making structure (and drawing of course!)
Scissors
Twine
Work gloves
My "binder-o-effigy" which is full of reference pictures
extension cords
A wheelbarrow with a bale of hay. I plan on using it to decorate the area and add more support to the sculpture. It's getting kind of windy out~!
Not pictured:
trash bag
Bag-o-twigs
Trash can -o- twigs
@Odinius: Oh nice! Very clean looking. I hope you can finish it up in time; I'd love to see what you've envisioned for it.
@Thistle Xandra: Don't worry, I'll post up a video!
@Oh_Frustration: Looks like a good start! What's it going to look like in the end?
@Minami: Sorry to hear about that. I hope you feel better soon
And here's the link to my WIP gallery for the first post: http://s1110.photobucket.com/albums/...hadytradesman/
Starting to add the "skin" layer now. Almost completely done with the lower left leg xD. This is a process I have to repeat A LOT before the sculpture is done. Maybe I'll invite a friend over. D:
In case you're curious about the background, here's what in it:
two hot glue guns of different calibers, as well as a bag of ammo for both
A pad of newsprint for setting the hot glue guns down on and making structure (and drawing of course!
)Scissors
Twine
Work gloves
My "binder-o-effigy" which is full of reference pictures
extension cords
A wheelbarrow with a bale of hay. I plan on using it to decorate the area and add more support to the sculpture. It's getting kind of windy out~!
Not pictured:
trash bag
Bag-o-twigs
Trash can -o- twigs
@Odinius: Oh nice! Very clean looking. I hope you can finish it up in time; I'd love to see what you've envisioned for it.
@Thistle Xandra: Don't worry, I'll post up a video!
@Oh_Frustration: Looks like a good start! What's it going to look like in the end?
@Minami: Sorry to hear about that. I hope you feel better soon
` Marshmallow
Arghghgh I have been neglecting my picture for a long time @__@ and the deadline is near! I hate contests.. >___>!!! >:\! I should be asleep but I'm hungryyy ; _ ; ""
lol gwens floating >W> my friend said to make her stand on books @__@ or skulls : OOO maybe skulls... <3
lol gwens floating >W> my friend said to make her stand on books @__@ or skulls : OOO maybe skulls... <3
Thistle Xandra
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Originally Posted by ` Marshmallow
gwens floating >W> my friend said to make her stand on books @__@ or skulls : OOO maybe skulls... <3
charr skulls since it's gwen :P
@Shady tradesman: now you need a 'No deer allowed' sign in the background Good luck filling all that surface area with twigs 
@Shady tradesman: now you need a 'No deer allowed' sign in the background
Good luck filling all that surface area with twigs
Oh_Frustration
Okay-do, here's my progress (finally)!
So, I drew the spirit with only aqua blue, black and white plus the orange eye, and I plan on adding some light green to make the final colour somewhat turquoise. The contrast between black, white and the blue is much greater in reality, and the actual picture lacks the noise >_<' (E: Which may be caused by the ISO 800 setting I forgot to change to 100 when taking the pic O.o)
So, I drew the spirit with only aqua blue, black and white plus the orange eye, and I plan on adding some light green to make the final colour somewhat turquoise. The contrast between black, white and the blue is much greater in reality, and the actual picture lacks the noise >_<' (E: Which may be caused by the ISO 800 setting I forgot to change to 100 when taking the pic O.o)
@ Marshmallow, I agree with Thistle. Charr skulls for the win :3 Looking adorable
@ Shady, good progress! Tighten the end of the left (our right) arm a bit. Are you gonna add some kinda claws too? Keep up the great work
@ Minami, sorry to hear that...
More edit: What makes me wonder is that why don't they accept entries from Quebec? Also, I'm European and only 17 so I have to take additional trouble sending my work
Darn I wish I was born in '92!
Tommy's
Loving the soft brush work Marsh! Looks adorable. Btw, the fire under the kettle is a bit weak, perhabs make it a bit stronger. And Charr skulls are fun, or just pumpkins <3 Moar pumpkins >
@ Oh frustration: Looking good, are you actually drawing that on chalk?
And wooh I see Zidane888 checking this thread. What kind of epicness will he have to show us this year!
@ Oh frustration: Looking good, are you actually drawing that on chalk?
And wooh I see Zidane888 checking this thread. What kind of epicness will he have to show us this year!
Oh_Frustration
Nope, not chalk, just dull coloured pencils and horrible ISO settings on my camera It looks like chalk, true... I should have used ISO 100 with the flash instead of ISO 800 and flash. It's so noisy now.
It looks like chalk, true... I should have used ISO 100 with the flash instead of ISO 800 and flash. It's so noisy now.
Outcast02
well i thought id post a pic i did in gimp. i know its not the greatest and it has its flaws, but im still pretty new to digital art and dont really know how to do much yet. i've seen all the amazing art in this thread and im really hoping you guys can give me some tips or CC to help me improve. :]
thanks a lot!
thanks a lot!
Oh_Frustration
If I was you, Outcast, I'd define the pumpkin head further, like, make its edges more visible, and also define the guy's mouth and eye edges more. Now it lacks a little bit of contrast on the head. Other than that it looks very nice and I'm looking forward to your progress
Najade
A small update
@`Marshmallow : That's such an adorable picture! ^^
@`Marshmallow : That's such an adorable picture! ^^
Thistle Xandra
@ Oh_Frustration: very nice! I thought you were doing chalk, too, because I'm apparently so much of an art newb that I didn't know you could do pencils on black paper. I really like the look
@Outcast: I wouldn't have guessed you're new in digital art since your pic looks really nice (digital art seriously amazes me!). I really like how you made the the letters in the mouth, very clever The overall look is great!
@ Darcy & Oh_frustation: I hadn't realized rules were so complicated for contests until I read the notes on the site. In the FAQ , there's something else on how Canada has to answer a math question o_O
@Najade: Very cool and I like your coloring style on the trees. Reminds me alot like Bob Ross on TV who does alot of his painting with the edge of a metal tool (can't think of name off hand, doh).
@ Minami: I don't know how I missed you mentioning your grandma I'm so sorry for your loss <<Comfort hugs>>
@Outcast: I wouldn't have guessed you're new in digital art since your pic looks really nice (digital art seriously amazes me!). I really like how you made the the letters in the mouth, very clever
The overall look is great!@ Darcy & Oh_frustation: I hadn't realized rules were so complicated for contests until I read the notes on the site. In the FAQ , there's something else on how Canada has to answer a math question o_O
@Najade: Very cool and I like your coloring style on the trees. Reminds me alot like Bob Ross on TV who does alot of his painting with the edge of a metal tool (can't think of name off hand, doh).
@ Minami: I don't know how I missed you mentioning your grandma
I'm so sorry for your loss <<Comfort hugs>>
Minami
Thank you everyone for the sympathies. It's been hard.
Hopefully I can pick up the pace even more with my picture, that deadline sure started the looming. >_>
Hopefully I can pick up the pace even more with my picture, that deadline sure started the looming. >_>
` Marshmallow
Thistle - Thats a great idea O__O!! Thank youu -hug-!!
Oh Frustration - Oh myyy I love the details on the rittt <333 and the moon looks awesome :Q
Outcast - Ouu~ I agree with what Frustration said c: It's a bit hard to read the 'Happy Halloween' You could try lowering the opacity on the glowy-ness of the eyes/mouth? ( D': Idk if you can do that with gimp)
Najade - Ohhhh.. That looks goood # O#!! The bottom of the tree (trunk? >W>) of the one next to the necro looks a bit flat o: Maybe add something there? or round off the edges of the tree? xD" idkidkD|!!
Oh Frustration - Oh myyy I love the details on the rittt <333 and the moon looks awesome :Q
Outcast - Ouu~ I agree with what Frustration said c: It's a bit hard to read the 'Happy Halloween' You could try lowering the opacity on the glowy-ness of the eyes/mouth? ( D': Idk if you can do that with gimp)
Najade - Ohhhh.. That looks goood # O#!! The bottom of the tree (trunk? >W>) of the one next to the necro looks a bit flat o: Maybe add something there? or round off the edges of the tree? xD" idkidkD|!!
Konig Des Todes
Death By An Arrow
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Originally Posted by Oh_Frustration
Originally Posted by Thistle Xandra
I hadn't realized rules were so complicated for contests until I read the notes on the site. In the FAQ , there's something else on how Canada has to answer a math question o_O
So in short; it's because Quebec wants to prove it's different. It's the angsty teenager of the Canadian provines essentially. |
In medium; Quebec has a set series of laws and restrictions that apply to what does and does not qualify as a contest, certain minimums that have to be met, and a bunch of random jargon dictated by the Regie des Loteries et Courses du Quebec (Rules for Lotteries and Contests in Quebec).
In long;
Thank you everyone for the sympathies. It's been hard.
Hopefully I can pick up the pace even more with my picture, that deadline sure started the looming. >_>
Sorry to hear that Mina. Here, have some Chubby-Ritz walking to cheer you up.
http://boxerhockey.fireball20xl.com/stuff/141.html
EDIT:
Flippin' hell, this file is monstrous. Took this past weekend easy - needed a short break from doing anything art related. Added in a few of the last details: lighting and that display case sort of thing. I still need to add the extra lighting to give it sort of a "hazy" feeling to it. But that will come in on the next and final step to the piece.
In medium; Quebec has a set series of laws and restrictions that apply to what does and does not qualify as a contest, certain minimums that have to be met, and a bunch of random jargon dictated by the Regie des Loteries et Courses du Quebec (Rules for Lotteries and Contests in Quebec).
In long;
CheeseBoy
@Charlie: thanks, yeah ive already started a new piece thats a different style too
@Thistle Xandra: Thank you! i may revisit and improve this piece with a cool bacground. maybe something with the undead horsemen :P
@Najade: that is really cool man. the coloring style youre doing reminds me of the concept art from GW itself. GJ!
@Thistle Xandra: Thank you! i may revisit and improve this piece with a cool bacground. maybe something with the undead horsemen :P
@Najade: that is really cool man
. the coloring style youre doing reminds me of the concept art from GW itself. GJ!
Charlie Dayman
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Originally Posted by Minami
Hopefully I can pick up the pace even more with my picture, that deadline sure started the looming. >_>
http://boxerhockey.fireball20xl.com/stuff/141.html
EDIT:
Flippin' hell, this file is monstrous. Took this past weekend easy - needed a short break from doing anything art related. Added in a few of the last details: lighting and that display case sort of thing. I still need to add the extra lighting to give it sort of a "hazy" feeling to it. But that will come in on the next and final step to the piece.
Tommy's
Najade, really like how you use your custom brushes! At least I assume you use them 
The light on the trees looks quite random though, try to make the sides darker or the center darker depending on where the light is coming from :3
Charliee.. I really liked the way you've drawn the girls. But they dont at all fit the scenery though >: ( While they have a very cool painty style, the hallway is almost real. The styles clash a bit. Also the way the light is on their feet suggests that the light is like above them, which doesnt suggest such shadows (unless they have big backpacks) Perhabs saturn the girls a bit to make them fit better in the picture? think the colour of them is just a tat bit too strong.
Just tell me your secret. How do you draw lines so straight. Those wooden plints you've drawn looks like crazily real. The way you've put detail in those things is just simply amazing. <3
The light on the trees looks quite random though, try to make the sides darker or the center darker depending on where the light is coming from :3Charliee.. I really liked the way you've drawn the girls. But they dont at all fit the scenery though >: ( While they have a very cool painty style, the hallway is almost real. The styles clash a bit. Also the way the light is on their feet suggests that the light is like above them, which doesnt suggest such shadows (unless they have big backpacks
) Perhabs saturn the girls a bit to make them fit better in the picture? think the colour of them is just a tat bit too strong. Just tell me your secret. How do you draw lines so straight. Those wooden plints you've drawn looks like crazily real. The way you've put detail in those things is just simply amazing. <3
Tommy's
So finaly I've been able to draw some again, and luckily will have the next 3 days. Got exams coming up from 26th of October, so want to finish it quickly so I can start studying.
Here is some progress, starting refining the Mad King a bit. Decided that if time allows me to make the Ghosthouse in the back realistic instead of with the black outlines like it has in GW. But only if time allows it, so we'll see. Still want to add some fun details in it aswell.
Here is some progress, starting refining the Mad King a bit. Decided that if time allows me to make the Ghosthouse in the back realistic instead of with the black outlines like it has in GW. But only if time allows it, so we'll see. Still want to add some fun details in it aswell.