Finished characters
Penfro's Folly shows Aero's pre-Searing monk traveling through Wizard's Folly. You have to use your imagination to get the full effect, because I am far too lazy to paint detailed backgrounds.
Disco Bunny's Art Thread
Disco Bunny
Ascalonian Squire
Join Date: Apr 2011
16 May 2011 at 19:38 - 1
Last year I picked up a Wacom Intuos drawing pad so I could experiment with animating short cartoons for fun. All the GW2 hype got me interested in Guild Wars again, so I figured I would draw some characters. I would like to do a few more as time permits because it is a lot of fun and I would like to become a better artist. I appreciate all positively-phrased criticism.
Finished characters
Penfro's Folly shows Aero's pre-Searing monk traveling through Wizard's Folly. You have to use your imagination to get the full effect, because I am far too lazy to paint detailed backgrounds.
Finished characters
Penfro's Folly shows Aero's pre-Searing monk traveling through Wizard's Folly. You have to use your imagination to get the full effect, because I am far too lazy to paint detailed backgrounds.
Canthan Couture features Tommy's monk in a more sophisticated light. This was always my favorite hairstyle in Guild Wars, because the long ponytails form a pleasing heart shape.
Laughing Asura features the most adorable /laugh emote ever!
Crippling Shot features Valerie, a Luxon ranger with her Ironwing Flatbow.
Charr
Disco Bunny
Ascalonian Squire
Join Date: Apr 2011
16 May 2011 at 19:38 - 2
WIP characters
Araiia's dancing dervish I found I'm not so good with moving hair. I'll finish this once I find a good technique for that.
Araiia's dancing dervish I found I'm not so good with moving hair. I'll finish this once I find a good technique for that.
Ayzu (v1.2) A character created by one of my guildies. I still plan to revisit his outfit at some point.
Disco Bunny
Ascalonian Squire
Join Date: Apr 2011
16 May 2011 at 19:39 - 3
Monsters
Slain Drake A slain marsh drake. He didn't drop any good loot...
Slain Drake A slain marsh drake. He didn't drop any good loot...
Disco Bunny
Ascalonian Squire
Join Date: Apr 2011
16 May 2011 at 19:40 - 4
...and one more because I am ambitious!
Aeronwen
not so much fell as.....
Join Date: Jan 2009
UK
bone
R/
16 May 2011 at 20:08 - 5
Hi Bunny, Welcome to Nolani 
Oooh thx so much for the awesome pic of Penfro. I really like your style, she looks so delicate and feminine. Is it ok if I post it in other forums (showing off)?
Oooh thx so much for the awesome pic of Penfro. I really like your style, she looks so delicate and feminine. Is it ok if I post it in other forums (showing off)?
Disco Bunny
Ascalonian Squire
Join Date: Apr 2011
16 May 2011 at 20:24 - 6
I'm glad you like it! I had a lot of fun drawing her. You can show off that drawing wherever you please. I can even send you a gigantic resolution version if you like. I draw vectors so I can scale to any size imaginable. You know, just in case you wanted to hang an enormous mural on the side of your house or something.
Now it's time to find someone else to use as a subject for my next work... Would anyone like to volunteer?
You can show off that drawing wherever you please. I can even send you a gigantic resolution version if you like. I draw vectors so I can scale to any size imaginable. You know, just in case you wanted to hang an enormous mural on the side of your house or something.Now it's time to find someone else to use as a subject for my next work... Would anyone like to volunteer?
Tommy's
Furnace Stoker
Join Date: Dec 2006
[Bone]
Mo/
16 May 2011 at 20:48 - 7
Thats a very fun style you have there. I like the cartoony but line-less style. One point of hopefully positively-phrased criticism are her arms. Here upper arms are quite big compared to how thin her elbows are. I would suggest to make the line a bit more fluent, that would suit well in your piece. Female arms can be very simplified. Perhaps this artist can help out a bit in reference, I really like the way she draws her arms; simple yet fitting.
As for a volunteer, if you're up for another monk, I'd sure love you go loose on Lucy. Here are some pictures done by other artists aswell as a charactersheet. I prefer not to use screenshots from in game
As for clothing and weapons, I'll leave that up to you, but I really like some sort of a Kimono, and her favorite weapons are a Bo-staff and a Paper fan (or a nice decorated one ). Feel free to go nuts! 
As for a volunteer, if you're up for another monk, I'd sure love you go loose on Lucy. Here are some pictures done by other artists aswell as a charactersheet. I prefer not to use screenshots from in game
As for clothing and weapons, I'll leave that up to you, but I really like some sort of a Kimono, and her favorite weapons are a Bo-staff and a Paper fan (or a nice decorated one ). Feel free to go nuts!
Mr Dinkleberg
Ascalonian Squire
Join Date: Mar 2011
UndiesPatrol
Me/
16 May 2011 at 20:50 - 8
You could draw me if you want
And maybe you could try to use a little more shading, it looks a bit flat (Or did you want it like that?)
And maybe you could try to use a little more shading, it looks a bit flat (Or did you want it like that?)
Disco Bunny
Ascalonian Squire
Join Date: Apr 2011
16 May 2011 at 20:52 - 9
@Tommy's: Thanks for the tip about the arms! I used to start with rough black lines in an attempt to get a comic book feel, but I think subtle colored lines look a lot cleaner. I think a kimono and well-decorated fan sound fun so I'll get to work on that.
@Dinkleberg: If you look reeeeeally closely you can see some shading on the back leg and the upper parts of the arms and neck. :P I can see how better shading could make a piece feel more dramatic, so I will keep your advice in mind. Thank you!
@Dinkleberg: If you look reeeeeally closely you can see some shading on the back leg and the upper parts of the arms and neck. :P I can see how better shading could make a piece feel more dramatic, so I will keep your advice in mind. Thank you!
Aeronwen
not so much fell as.....
Join Date: Jan 2009
UK
bone
R/
16 May 2011 at 20:57 - 10
Quote:
Originally Posted by Tommy's
One point of hopefully positively-phrased criticism are her arms. Here upper arms are quite big compared to how thin her elbows are.
She works out Tommy - she has muscles :P
Araiia
Krytan Explorer
Join Date: Nov 2009
USA
16 May 2011 at 22:40 - 11
Welcome to Nolani.
I actually saw that pic on dA before I saw this thread! Nice work, especially the lower legs/ankles/feet.
If you're still taking character suggestions, I'd love to see how you interpret my baby Dervish!
I actually saw that pic on dA before I saw this thread! Nice work, especially the lower legs/ankles/feet.
If you're still taking character suggestions, I'd love to see how you interpret my baby Dervish!
Disco Bunny
Ascalonian Squire
Join Date: Apr 2011
16 May 2011 at 23:02 - 12
When I draw Tommy's there will be a noticeable lack of upper body strength. xD
@Araiia: Thanks for the kind words. I am always afraid to draw sandals because I am too scared of failing to even attempt toes. I honestly cannot remember the last time I tried toes. The result was likely so horrid I blocked the experience from my mind!
@Araiia: Thanks for the kind words. I am always afraid to draw sandals because I am too scared of failing to even attempt toes. I honestly cannot remember the last time I tried toes. The result was likely so horrid I blocked the experience from my mind!
Araiia
Krytan Explorer
Join Date: Nov 2009
USA
16 May 2011 at 23:22 - 13
In that respect, your vector style works in your favor 
I can't draw toes (or the general feet area). The best I can do is make some ambiguous bumps and hope that it suggests the presence of individual toes!
I can't draw toes (or the general feet area). The best I can do is make some ambiguous bumps and hope that it suggests the presence of individual toes!
InfestedHydralisk
Jungle Guide
Join Date: Jan 2007
The Netherlands
None
R/
17 May 2011 at 00:05 - 14
Well, I don't know if you draw OC's too, but incase you are interested. Here is my Kimi:
But if you prefer to keep it GW related. Here she is as she is in GW:
I have to say, your style is simple, yet attractive.
Disco Bunny
Ascalonian Squire
Join Date: Apr 2011
17 May 2011 at 00:35 - 15
I'm open to trying anything, although which ones I do first & when I do them depends on a variety of things. Between working two jobs, spending time with friends & family, playing two MMOs... ...I'm sure a lot of you are just as busy!
When I make animated cartoons I find it is often better to use simple characters - especially when the majority of your viewers are watching on smaller screens. Simple keeps it clean. I am glad you find my style attractive, though. I'm working on paying attention to detail so my still paintings feel like they have more life. We'll see how it goes!
...I'm sure a lot of you are just as busy!When I make animated cartoons I find it is often better to use simple characters - especially when the majority of your viewers are watching on smaller screens. Simple keeps it clean. I am glad you find my style attractive, though.
I'm working on paying attention to detail so my still paintings feel like they have more life. We'll see how it goes!
Araiia
Krytan Explorer
Join Date: Nov 2009
USA
17 May 2011 at 00:43 - 16
oh whoa, two jobs and two MMOs! (Which one is the other game you play?) I'm out for the summer now, but most of the time I'm juggling school, GW, and piano... and even just that is enough to make my art output pretty low during the school year.
I'm curious to see what peoples' monitor sizes are these days. It's been ages since I've seen anyone with a 800x600 monitor (excluding those super tiny netbook PCs which don't have the graphics capability of running GW at 1 fps, of course.)
I'm curious to see what peoples' monitor sizes are these days. It's been ages since I've seen anyone with a 800x600 monitor (excluding those super tiny netbook PCs which don't have the graphics capability of running GW at 1 fps, of course.)
InfestedHydralisk
Jungle Guide
Join Date: Jan 2007
The Netherlands
None
R/
17 May 2011 at 14:34 - 17
I'm on a 1280x960 monitor size. It's been a long time since I have been on a 800x600. I don't think there are that many people who are still on a 800x600. But if you are experiencing alot on those then oh well. :P
Disco Bunny
Ascalonian Squire
Join Date: Apr 2011
17 May 2011 at 15:41 - 18
My computer's resolution is 2560x1600. When I said "smaller screens" I was referring to mobile devices. For example, I'm posting this message from a phone with only 320x480 resolution. There are a lot of great web shows perfect for catching up on whilst stuck waiting in an airport.
Tommy's monk is off to a good start. I'll post something probably tomorrow.
There are a lot of great web shows perfect for catching up on whilst stuck waiting in an airport. Tommy's monk is off to a good start. I'll post something probably tomorrow.
Aeronwen
not so much fell as.....
Join Date: Jan 2009
UK
bone
R/
17 May 2011 at 19:48 - 19
hmmmmm I notice you didn't confess what the other game is ^^
InfestedHydralisk
Jungle Guide
Join Date: Jan 2007
The Netherlands
None
R/
17 May 2011 at 19:51 - 20
Yes! Do tell, or else...
Araiia
Krytan Explorer
Join Date: Nov 2009
USA
17 May 2011 at 20:29 - 21
xD sneaky.
Ahah I completely forgot about smartphones. I don't have one of those, and don't see myself getting one D:
Ahah I completely forgot about smartphones. I don't have one of those, and don't see myself getting one D:
Disco Bunny
Ascalonian Squire
Join Date: Apr 2011
17 May 2011 at 21:29 - 22
I play one fantasy MMO and one sci-fi MMO. I am twice as nerdy as the rest of you! Also, I could not survive without my Android.
Instead of cleaning my kitchen this evening I decided to practice shading. My next piece, Canthan Couture, is featured below. What are your thoughts? I agree the shading makes the piece look less flat. I really do need to tidy up my kitchen now. I'm expecting a guest in one hour!
Also, I could not survive without my Android.Instead of cleaning my kitchen this evening I decided to practice shading. My next piece, Canthan Couture, is featured below. What are your thoughts? I agree the shading makes the piece look less flat. I really do need to tidy up my kitchen now. I'm expecting a guest in one hour!
InfestedHydralisk
Jungle Guide
Join Date: Jan 2007
The Netherlands
None
R/
17 May 2011 at 22:44 - 23
That looks really nice and smooth. The only thing I could point out is the back of her head, it pops out a big too much.
Tommy's
Furnace Stoker
Join Date: Dec 2006
[Bone]
Mo/
18 May 2011 at 08:29 - 24
Omai, those curves look smooth! She looks like she just came from the catwalk, beautiful fasion design Really pretty. And I see nothing wrong with the back of her head. Thank you!
Really pretty. And I see nothing wrong with the back of her head. Thank you!
Disco Bunny
Ascalonian Squire
Join Date: Apr 2011
18 May 2011 at 08:53 - 25
Smooth curves are why I had to buy the Intuos tablet. With a mouse it is impossible, and with smaller tablets like the Bamboo it doesn't feel as natural to me.
@Tommy's: I'm glad you like it, Tommy's!
@Hydralisk: Actually I did think to myself perhaps it was a bit large, but then I realized all the hair required to make a giant heart-shaped loop in the back may make it stick out a bit extra.
@Tommy's: I'm glad you like it, Tommy's!
@Hydralisk: Actually I did think to myself perhaps it was a bit large, but then I realized all the hair required to make a giant heart-shaped loop in the back may make it stick out a bit extra.
Morag D
Desert Nomad
Join Date: Mar 2007
UK/Austria
[bone]
P/
18 May 2011 at 09:01 - 26
Nice! I rather like the simplicity of your work, it has a certain elegance to it. The flowing lines in this one are great!
Aeronwen
not so much fell as.....
Join Date: Jan 2009
UK
bone
R/
18 May 2011 at 10:00 - 27
sweet, I have never seen Tommys monk looking so sophisticated. I probably would have made the lipstick a tad less orange, but the whole effect is lovely.
Disco Bunny
Ascalonian Squire
Join Date: Apr 2011
18 May 2011 at 11:04 - 28
Hmm now that you mention it, the lipstick does look a bit orange. I initially used a bright red but that looked silly against the other colors so I tried to blend it into the skin a bit. I'll pay more attention to the lips on the next one.
Ravenhawk
Jungle Guide
Join Date: Apr 2009
Eon
Me/N
18 May 2011 at 11:48 - 29
I love your clean , smooth style. I find that very difficult to pull off. In the last drawing, only critique I would make is that her right shoulder (left to us) looks a little too wide. And yeah the lipstick just looks too bright ^_^
Great work nonetheless. keep it up!
Great work nonetheless. keep it up!
Disco Bunny
Ascalonian Squire
Join Date: Apr 2011
18 May 2011 at 13:03 - 30
I updated the color of the lips & adjusted the odd shoulder. Thanks for mentioning that, Ravenhawk!
Tommy's
Furnace Stoker
Join Date: Dec 2006
[Bone]
Mo/
18 May 2011 at 14:29 - 31
Hadn't noticed the flaw in the shoulder, but yes this looks better! ˆˆ
Aeronwen
not so much fell as.....
Join Date: Jan 2009
UK
bone
R/
18 May 2011 at 15:40 - 32
Did you take away the old one Bunny? It's useful to leave the changes.
Disco Bunny
Ascalonian Squire
Join Date: Apr 2011
18 May 2011 at 15:52 - 33
Quote:
Originally Posted by Aeronwen
It's useful to leave the changes.
I suppose you are right.
Araiia
Krytan Explorer
Join Date: Nov 2009
USA
19 May 2011 at 00:30 - 34
very pretty! I love the hand pose and the angle of the fan.
Disco Bunny
Ascalonian Squire
Join Date: Apr 2011
19 May 2011 at 10:10 - 35
I thought it would be fun to do something with more action, and Araiia's dervish seemed to be a good subject for that. I used the pose from the screenshot as a base.
Her hair should probably be doing something fun, but as it's a shorter hair style I'm not sure of the best way to show that. Suggestions?
Her hair should probably be doing something fun, but as it's a shorter hair style I'm not sure of the best way to show that. Suggestions?
Aeronwen
not so much fell as.....
Join Date: Jan 2009
UK
bone
R/
19 May 2011 at 20:10 - 36
nice pose and I like the expression
Hailfall
Jungle Guide
Join Date: Aug 2005
Germany
Phantom Commando
N/
19 May 2011 at 21:26 - 37
If you are looking to draw a necro.. then here's Shala
http://www.guildwarsguru.com/forum/s...13&postcount=5
http://www.guildwarsguru.com/forum/s...13&postcount=5
frostkisses
Wilds Pathfinder
Join Date: Aug 2007
Wisconsin
Cerberus Guardians of the [GATE]
E/
20 May 2011 at 01:03 - 38
good work so far!
tommy's monk looks great-your work is very cute..not over done..just enough.
cant wait to see more
tommy's monk looks great-your work is very cute..not over done..just enough.
cant wait to see more
Aeronwen
not so much fell as.....
Join Date: Jan 2009
UK
bone
R/
23 May 2011 at 18:52 - 39
Alice - stop playing that other game and come finish the derv!
Disco Bunny
Ascalonian Squire
Join Date: Apr 2011
23 May 2011 at 19:13 - 40
Quote:
Originally Posted by Aeronwen
Alice - stop playing that other game and come finish the derv!
:O
Actually I was working all weekend & I still don't know what to do about her hair...so I started a GW2 guardian. I will play more with Araiia's hair tonight!
Actually I was working all weekend & I still don't know what to do about her hair...so I started a GW2 guardian. I will play more with Araiia's hair tonight!