Wintersday Workshop 2010

GeminiJuSa

Krytan Explorer

Join Date: Nov 2009

BhLd

E/Mo

14 Nov 2010 at 22:24 - 81

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Originally Posted by Perynne View Post

[...]
The scanner totally killed the lines (there's something wrong with the scanner, no matter how much I fiddle with the settings half of the lines are still missing from the scanned image) [...]

[...] I'm having the exact same problem! I'm even INKING my lines, but they still come up gray and with "holes" in them

And I really got a fun idea for a progress diary on this one!

Now I'm just gonna think of what to draw (My characters playing in the snow again for the sake of just making something funny cute with not much hope to even try a serious attempt at "winning" *not very competitive, so this might happen* or perhaps something more serious to really challenge myself? But then I have no clue on what to draw

) and then I can file an official entry!

Unlucky Slayer

RAGE INCARNATE

Join Date: Apr 2006

Sitting at The Guild Hall 2, being happy.

Nerd Clan [NK]

14 Nov 2010 at 22:26 - 82

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Originally Posted by Minami

I only asked to be able to edit Tzu's first post here, so I can help her keep up to date with everything. She's suuuper busy.
I don't know what Inde + Nolani mods decided, as far as I know it's temporary, just for the duration of the Wintersday workshop

On that note, I added Nova to the entrants' list ^_^ As far as I know it'll be permanent. The usergroup works like the price checkers or the technicians. =) But we'll see how it goes. If it sticks I'm sure everyone would be happy with you helping out with the workshops in the future.

Aeronwen

not so much fell as.....

Join Date: Jan 2009

bone

14 Nov 2010 at 23:13 - 83

Yay first piccy

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Originally Posted by Perynne View Post

I'm not entirely sure if I should have the kids surrounding her, or just to one side. Tried to see which would look better by moving them around a bit in Photoshop.
Even though it looks a bit more crowded, so far I'm liking the one with kids on both sides better.

I am a bit late but I like the right one better too.

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Originally Posted by satomz

I'll be doing singing, as well as playing flute and piano (and maybe piccolo), All at once?

Oh and welcome to all the new guys, can’t wait to see what you come up with

satomz

Academy Page

Join Date: May 2007

Green and Pink

R/Mo

14 Nov 2010 at 23:50 - 84

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Originally Posted by Aeronwen

All at once? I'll be taking different recording for each, and combine them later. I still need to figure out how to combine the videos, but I've seen many people do something similar (combination of different kinds of recorder performance to create chamber music like video) so it must be doable.

frostkisses

Wilds Pathfinder

Join Date: Aug 2007

Wisconsin

Cerberus Guardians of the [GATE]

15 Nov 2010 at 01:54 - 85

Now that I have all the messies from real life squared away and my scanner is semi normal, Ill be attempting an entry.

Name: Frost Kisses
Idea for entry: Secret

Genre of art: Traditional
Progress Gallery: Link

Death By An Arrow

Jungle Guide

Join Date: Jul 2009

The Kurzick Mob [Mob]

15 Nov 2010 at 01:59 - 86

Minami

Site Contributor

Join Date: Jul 2008

Dallas, TX. USA

Not in any guild at the moment

15 Nov 2010 at 02:09 - 87

In 2008 the deadline was January 5th, and in 2009 it was on the 31st of December.

bebe

Forge Runner

Join Date: Jun 2005

http://tinyurl.com/4g5ueb8

Put the peanut in the peanut hole!

15 Nov 2010 at 02:11 - 88

Woo.. a lot of great entrants so far! =D

Can't wait to start seeing some more WIPPIES!!

Oh! I will be back and hopefully I can donate some goodies! ^^;

Death By An Arrow

Jungle Guide

Join Date: Jul 2009

The Kurzick Mob [Mob]

15 Nov 2010 at 02:30 - 89

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Originally Posted by Minami

In 2008 the deadline was January 5th, and in 2009 it was on the 31st of December.

hm... perhaps ill have time to look around then. Id need alot of blues and whites. Ill start asking around to see whats available.

Perynne

Site Contributor

Join Date: Oct 2006

Finland

Runners of the Rose [RR]

15 Nov 2010 at 07:14 - 90

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Originally Posted by Death By An Arrow View Post

So I'm still stuck between a digital painting or a mosaic/collage. Im thinking if I did a collage type thing I'd make it poster board/bristol board size. Around when has the Wintersday contest ended in previous years? Time may also play a factor in which I pick.

edit: materials would also be an issue. Id either need ALOT of winter magazines or find varying shades of blue construction paper...

perhaps the painting will be easier o.O Perhaps you could do both? You could do some collage/mosaic work for the background, and then paint on top of it. Or then paint the background, and make collage characters. Here are some examples of combining painting with collage: http://fav.me/d31ypxx, http://fav.me/d2xv932, http://fav.me/d2yax3b (they're the only ones I could find in a hurry, but check out the rest of the artist's gallery for more interesting mixed media works).

@satomz: I love the idea of using an existing song and changing it into something Wintersday-themed.

Just with new lyrics alone you can make it festive, and perhaps with the addition of a few GW tunes in the middle of the song, it will be more tied to the game itself.
I don't know how to read musical notes. Wish I could, so I could comment more on the song itself. :P

@frostkisses: Yay! Happy to see you entering too.

The scanner problem seems to be worldwide at the moment.... mine isn't working well either.

Aeronwen

not so much fell as.....

Join Date: Jan 2009

bone

15 Nov 2010 at 08:29 - 91

Quote:

Originally Posted by satomz View Post

I'll be taking different recording for each, and combine them later. I still need to figure out how to combine the videos, but I've seen many people do something similar (combination of different kinds of recorder performance to create chamber music like video) so it must be doable.

I was being facetious but now I think about it, it does not seem trivial. Perhaps it would be worth checking the process on a short snippet of something you know well already before you put a lot of effort into adapting the music and learningthe piece on different instruments?

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Originally Posted by frostkisses

Now that I have all the messies from real life squared away How do you do that? can we have step by step instuctions?

Hawful

Pre-Searing Cadet

Join Date: Nov 2010

Nor Cal

The Lion Mercinaries

15 Nov 2010 at 09:34 - 92

Alright workshop, let's go for gold!

Name: Hawful
Idea for entry: Guildwars Snowman
Genre of art: Sculpture (Possibly ice!?)
Progress gallery: Once I make progress I will inform you.

Oh_Frustration

Academy Page

Join Date: Jun 2009

Finland, [Outi] HQ

Outin Omat [Outi]

Rt/

15 Nov 2010 at 15:45 - 93

I hope I can get the material for my pic this week. Just found out that I'm out of blue paper

Also, I have lots and lots of work to do. A speech, a column, exams, essays and so forth...

Looking good, Perynne!

Ravenhawk

Jungle Guide

Join Date: Apr 2009

Eon

Me/N

15 Nov 2010 at 16:31 - 94

Quote:

Originally Posted by Unlucky Slayer

As far as I know it'll be permanent. The usergroup works like the price checkers or the technicians. =) But we'll see how it goes. If it sticks I'm sure everyone would be happy with you helping out with the workshops in the future. Ah, now I realize what Unlucky Slayer was talking about last night ^^ I haven't kept up to speed with this topic yet.lol

And hi to all the old and new faces here! Like Charliepai, I'll just put on my stalker suit and watch you guys. I wouldn't have the time to participate for this year...unless I get super inspired and able to whip up a drawing in a weekend...which would be very unlikely

And Perynne, looks great! I also like the right pic better

frostkisses

Wilds Pathfinder

Join Date: Aug 2007

Wisconsin

Cerberus Guardians of the [GATE]

15 Nov 2010 at 17:13 - 95

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Originally Posted by Perynne View Post

@frostkisses: Yay! Happy to see you entering too.

The scanner problem seems to be worldwide at the moment.... mine isn't working well either.

I'm not really any good at digital drawing, my copy of photoshop is older than the hills too

but I was wanting to scan in my sketch and see if I could get something going that I liked. However, my sketch seems to be too light and I'm on the fence about making it darker so it scans. Which also makes it a problem about showing progress. I hate erasing

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Originally Posted by Aeronwen

How do you do that? can we have step by step instuctions? haha, well maybe not ALL, but I have my computer back and my furnace is fixed just in time for lovely winter in Wisconsin, so it's a good start

EDIT: sort of got a picture of my sketch outline with my camera...lol so light you can barely tell what it is.(nevermind the date on my camera.. Im too lazy to change it

)

oo, and how do you do the spoiler thing?

Verene

Furnace Stoker

Join Date: Jan 2009

[SOTA]

15 Nov 2010 at 18:07 - 96

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winter in Wisconsin Oh, don't you just love our winters here? So much fun! At least it hasn't snowed yet, unlike in Minnesota...

<--- in Chicago

Tommy's

Furnace Stoker

Join Date: Dec 2006

[Bone]

Mo/

15 Nov 2010 at 18:12 - 97

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Originally Posted by frostkisses

oo, and how do you do the spoiler thing? You are right I can't see what it is

Well I do manage to discover a face

And you get the spoiler by putting [ spoil] and [ /spoil] around the text. without the space ofcourse

Perynne

Site Contributor

Join Date: Oct 2006

Finland

Runners of the Rose [RR]

15 Nov 2010 at 18:17 - 98

*squints* ... I think I can see a face! And it's holding something!

Maybe try going over the outlines with a black pen or marker, or then press down heavier on the pencil? Also, having a direct light shining on the paper might help to show it better on camera.

InfestedHydralisk

Jungle Guide

Join Date: Jan 2007

The Netherlands

None

15 Nov 2010 at 19:01 - 99

Still thinking if I should join in...

Also, how am I supposed the get a chance on the Progress Award when making a video?
I guess I could screenshot my Sony Vegas timeline and stuff. (That's actually not a bad idea.

)

Aeronwen

not so much fell as.....

Join Date: Jan 2009

bone

15 Nov 2010 at 19:18 - 100

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Originally Posted by Ravenhawk View Post

I'll just put on my stalker suit and watch you guys. I wouldn't have the time to participate for this year...

((( I was really looking forward to seeing what you would come up with
Quote: Originally Posted by Ravenhawk View Post

unless I get super inspired and able to whip up a drawing in a weekend... yes, yes, yes
Quote: Originally Posted by Oh_Frustration View Post

Also, I have lots and lots of work to do. A speech, a column, exams, essays and so forth... Wow, you are busy, what you need is a bit of relaxation in between, a bit of wintersday doodling should help :P
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Originally Posted by frostkisses

EDIT: sort of got a picture of my sketch outline with my camera...lol so light you can barely tell what it is.(nevermind the date on my camera.. Im too lazy to change it

)