Wintersday Workshop 2011!

Thistle Xandra

Site Contributor

Join Date: Aug 2010

21 Dec 2011 at 23:40 - 522

Hey all, since I was just asked, I have family visiting until Jan 4th so I'm not checking and updating the thread as much as I have earlier and have been updating once every other day at the minimum. If you've made an entry and posted it, you're in the workshop, even if there's a delay in seeing it in the first post (also check before sending me a PM since I sort entries according to entry form completeness and don't just add you to the bottom of the list) :P

Soooo... please don't send me panicky/complainy PMs, because I'm doing the best I can when I can XD!

Also, if someone misses this post, and is asks "WTH is Thistle, it's been 24 hours since I've posted my entry," please let them know to be patient, because I do sit down and go through posts finding entries, updating, and answering questions whenever I get a chance

Death By An Arrow

Jungle Guide

Join Date: Jul 2009

The Kurzick Mob [Mob]

22 Dec 2011 at 00:03 - 523

Thistle; thank you for all the hard work you are putting into maintaining the workshop! You are currently doing a spectacular job at keeping everything up-to-date, welcoming newcomers, and answering questions for the newcomers!

Olrun The Blade

Frost Gate Guardian

Join Date: Jul 2010

Virginia

Eternal Clarity [ANKH]

W/Mo

22 Dec 2011 at 00:16 - 524

Quote:

Originally Posted by Death By An Arrow

Dalili Ojo

Ascalonian Squire

Join Date: Dec 2011

Never on our Best

D/N

22 Dec 2011 at 03:48 - 525

Quote:

Originally Posted by Thistle Xandra View Post

It's ok Thistle. We all overstand that you, like everyone else will spend time with your family. The rest of us will keep the camaraderie alive while you are away/busy.

Btw everyone here's a post of my progress. I like it so far, but I might change the finger placement on my Asura. It just seems a bit off to me.

http://daliliojo.wordpress.com/

What do you guys think?

Sasultra

Academy Page

Join Date: Jan 2010

I live on earth...I think oO

(ULOB)

Me/

22 Dec 2011 at 03:58 - 526

@kate

Wow that look great so far

i bet it will look stunning when it`s done

@kiya

Love! the braclets and FYI I`m super jealous of your entry so far hehe

great job.

Morag D

Desert Nomad

Join Date: Mar 2007

UK/Austria

[bone]

22 Dec 2011 at 06:43 - 527

amazing new stuff! lots of crafting people out there this year, that's great! I feel like a minority with my digital image now

Anyway, (and completely workshop-unrelated) here's what's been holding me up since I got home... I hadn't machine-sewn anything since high school, and between you and me, that's some time ago. Took ages to work out kinks but I'm soooo pleased with how it turned out

I also have a tiny workshop update. Finished my background colouring; still unsure whether to put in all that blue, but it has to look like a Dwayna piece at some point...

steelborn

Ascalonian Squire

Join Date: Feb 2009

22 Dec 2011 at 11:49 - 528

Holy Scrooge...

I left here for a few days and when i return, there is so much happened.
There are many many beautiful and interesting things in progress, i'm very excited to see the final versions

Well, i was really busy the last time, so i had a bad delay in posting my progress.

Well, after all i finished my Dwayna model -and rendered the animation...

Caused by my poor CPU (Athlon 965 qudcore - should rather do it - but it does NOT) every frame took more than 5 minutes to render... so the animation of dwayna took more than 10 hours of heavy load cpu usage...

So please - i know it is not perfect, but there is still no time for a second try ^^

Dwayna Model:

I had uploaded a small series of snapshots of modelling an texturing parts of dwayna also...

just check my progress gallery...

BadDrizztfan

Ascalonian Squire

Join Date: Apr 2007

[ASSA]

22 Dec 2011 at 13:04 - 529

Christmas is eating all my time, and it hasn't even really begun yet! haha Got to spend some time on the image though, I hope after the 27th I'll have more time

BlackXI

Academy Page

Join Date: May 2011

In a house

Me/

22 Dec 2011 at 17:34 - 530

Oh my such wonderful assortment of artwork. Beautiful job guys! Hmm I wonder if there is still enough time to enter...

Death By An Arrow

Jungle Guide

Join Date: Jul 2009

The Kurzick Mob [Mob]

22 Dec 2011 at 19:07 - 531

I GOT SOME SKETCHES DONE. FINALLY! Theyre all super rough right now though; literally just getting ideas down on paper.

Bad scanner is bad. So heres a description of each.
1. Snowman Summoners are being spammed; from the perspective of the falling snowman. This is one of the ones that doesn't fall right, and gets destroyed. But more like BODYSLAAAMMMMM!
2.The Wintersday Tree in Lions arch. I like this general concept, but worked around more. I just feel like it would draw too many similarities to Stoudaa's wonderful halloween piece and I don't want to feel like I'm trying to steal their concept. So we'll see. Especially because I had this layout, and thought of having kids run to the presents.
You know, like stoudaa's. o-o /needs work
3. This is one I had in my head. I was thinking of doing a close up of a Wintersday Tree (this ones from EotN, but really theyre the same). I didn't have an idea for the background though... and it has no foreground.
4. Yakkington and Nicholas riding through the sky. Inreference to Santa and his reindeer, obviously, except Prof. Yakkington has the strength and magic of all 8 reindeer. because he's THAT awesome. I feel like i don't have the abilities to make this as intense as I'm imagining, though, and may save it for another year. It needs to be very expressive and articulate to work.

KiyaKoreena

Desert Nomad

Join Date: Jun 2005

USA

Kirins of Holy Light

22 Dec 2011 at 19:25 - 532

This mornings progress:

Attached the cave to the base. (Base is made of plywood and pink insulation sheet). Drilled holes and started inserting LED lights, covered base with white duct tape because I didnt want to wait for paint to dry. NO stores had any white LED Christmas lights anymore so adjusting original plan again.

Covered the outer shell with snow batting. Added in the white LED garland, minus the garland part. Using quilt batting for the floor layer.

Testing out arrangement as I wait for the Grentch to bake. He will stand where the green LEDs are. Planning a fire or something where the red LEDs are. Added some holographic ribbon trim around the front. I would have liked to hide the blue LEDs more but how they are now gives the best light.

Edit: LOL. Grentch rolled over while baking and one of his ears got pinned back. Now they look like they are different sizes.

Pink Day Queen

Ascalonian Squire

Join Date: Nov 2011

fair gamers[fg]

22 Dec 2011 at 22:30 - 533

You guys are all doin so awesome with this project.
GL to all of you

~Queen

BadDrizztfan

Ascalonian Squire

Join Date: Apr 2007

[ASSA]

23 Dec 2011 at 00:44 - 534

@KiyaKoreena:
I love the soft lighting effect from below! It's as if they are shining through a thick layer of ice

Nice work there!

afrodita

Academy Page

Join Date: Mar 2008

faimous and powerfull

A/D

23 Dec 2011 at 00:58 - 535

[/spoil]

Edit: LOL. Grentch rolled over while baking and one of his ears got pinned back. Now they look like they are different sizes.

Koreena look at the bright side :
Grenth working as CIA operative with the ears

).He can intercept Dwaynas poar bears

)

Pixelgent

Pre-Searing Cadet

Join Date: Dec 2011

R/Me

23 Dec 2011 at 08:20 - 536

as i just found this im not sure if i will be able to finish at all but i will try, heres what i got so far low poly 3d + pixel art

ill throw up a sketch of what i want to complete in a bit. And yes she blinks.

BadDrizztfan

Ascalonian Squire

Join Date: Apr 2007

[ASSA]

23 Dec 2011 at 12:55 - 537

Merely kicked out the old (nonexistant) background and toned the colours down a bit (just for now at least) and I feel like I'm almost looking at a completely new picture

What do you guys think?

Rahtschini

Ascalonian Squire

Join Date: Dec 2011

23 Dec 2011 at 14:29 - 538

Hi there

This is my WIP 3 I have to start to color my baby asura^^
I know there is still much to do... more shadows and lights...

KiyaKoreena

Desert Nomad

Join Date: Jun 2005

USA

Kirins of Holy Light

23 Dec 2011 at 14:49 - 539

@BadDrizztfan. I like the toned down colours and brighter background. Is the blue fwoosh going to be coming back?

@Morag. That is so pretty. It looks like she is flying across the night sky.

Muzai

Ascalonian Squire

Join Date: Sep 2011

Mo/

23 Dec 2011 at 15:58 - 540

Name : Lilycoeur
Idea for entry : Trapped in a Snow globe
Art form type : Digital drawing

Progress Gallery Link : http://muzaii.deviantart.com/gallery/34356579

BadDrizztfan

Ascalonian Squire

Join Date: Apr 2007

[ASSA]

23 Dec 2011 at 17:59 - 541

@Kiya:
Yes, it will come back, though I have to see how easily noticeable it will be with the current background. Sadly, I will get back to working on it on the 27th, or maybe just the 28th...

@Morag:
I really really like your concept (I'm right that it's supposed to be like a motif for a stain-glass window, right?)!
Will it stay as a "design" the way it is now or do you intend to add the surrounding walls and some light shining through? I would like both versions though, so no pressure! haha

@Rahtschini:
I think your piece is very cute so far, but do you think a baby asura really needs to wear make-up like she does? In fact, make-up on adult asuras already creeps me out, and on a baby that creepy-ness is multiplied by 10 or so lol

Rahtschini

Ascalonian Squire

Join Date: Dec 2011

23 Dec 2011 at 18:53 - 542

@BadDrizztfan:
Thank you very much for your feedback

Yes you're right, a "baby" haven't any make-up... I will work on it^^

Thistle Xandra

Site Contributor

Join Date: Aug 2010

23 Dec 2011 at 19:23 - 543

Thanks, DBAA

That means a lot to me

And thanks, Olrun and Dalili, too

Quote:

Originally Posted by BlackXI View Post

Oh my such wonderful assortment of artwork. Beautiful job guys! Hmm I wonder if there is still enough time to enter...

Workshop ends on Jan 2nd, noon PST, so from our end, you have plenty of time to enter

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pixelgent

as i just found this im not sure if i will be able to finish at all but i will try, heres what i got so far low poly 3d + pixel art

ill throw up a sketch of what i want to complete in a bit. And yes she blinks. Cute! Don't forget to fill out an entry form when you're ready

Thistle Xandra

Site Contributor

Join Date: Aug 2010

23 Dec 2011 at 19:44 - 544

Message for my fellow judges:

Please let me know if you *did not* receive a judging sheet in a PM from me. Judging doesn't start until Jan 2, but I'm sending out the sheets early to make sure you all get them in time (and get a chance to review and ask me questions if you have them)

BlackXI

Academy Page

Join Date: May 2011

In a house

Me/

23 Dec 2011 at 19:57 - 545

☆ Psst, Thistle. I would like to participate in the workshop!☆
Name:BlackXI
Idea for entry: Merry Christmas Nicholas
Art form type:Traditional or Digital
Progress Gallery Link:http://ninjashiyi.blogspot.com/

Rahtschini

Ascalonian Squire

Join Date: Dec 2011

23 Dec 2011 at 23:15 - 546

Here now my WIP 4
I hope the eyes are better, not 10 years older xD
I put some lights for test don't know is it good or to much...
what do you think?

Olrun The Blade

Frost Gate Guardian

Join Date: Jul 2010

Virginia

Eternal Clarity [ANKH]

W/Mo

24 Dec 2011 at 01:29 - 547

@Rahtschini I think that looks really neat, especially how the Asura got a mini G.O.L.E.M. Maybe you could also show the remnants of the present she opened or something?

KiyaKoreena

Desert Nomad

Join Date: Jun 2005

USA

Kirins of Holy Light

N/

24 Dec 2011 at 03:39 - 548

@Rahtschini. The eyes are much better now :-) I think there is too much highlighting right now. I am looking forward to the next progress picture.

Rahtschini

Ascalonian Squire

Join Date: Dec 2011

24 Dec 2011 at 09:27 - 549

@Olrun and Koreena:
Thank you for your feedback^^ Thats very nice to read I am on the right way
remnants of the presents will come, that will be around her a little chaos xD

(Kate)

Ascalonian Squire

Join Date: Feb 2009

Uk

BZRK

E/

24 Dec 2011 at 13:42 - 550

Here's my finished project
http://s1107.photobucket.com/albums/...roject%202011/

Wishing you all a happy wintersday

Death By An Arrow

Jungle Guide

Join Date: Jul 2009

The Kurzick Mob [Mob]

R/

24 Dec 2011 at 16:02 - 551

(Kate) Those end pictures are awesome!

Care to share a little backstory on it? I feel like I'm missing out on something. What exactly is the cave/ is happening here? It looks wonderful, just want to be able to appreciate it more

(Kate)

Ascalonian Squire

Join Date: Feb 2009

Uk

BZRK

E/

24 Dec 2011 at 17:42 - 552

Quote:
Originally Posted by Death By An Arrow
(Kate) Those end pictures are awesome!

Care to share a little backstory on it? I feel like I'm missing out on something. What exactly is the cave/ is happening here? It looks wonderful, just want to be able to appreciate it more Thanks for your feedback, I'm glad you like it.

There is a small description at the bottom of each photo that I took, but you have to click on the image to see it.

The cave's frame is made out of cardboard and polystyrene. Then it was covered in multiple layers of paper mache. After that I applied 3 coats of emulsion and then I painted it with a variety of different paints. Then I made small sections of icicles with clear silicon, and attached them. A sprinkle of glitter topped them off.

My inspiration for the cave is the magmus shield. My plan was to have a scarey cave with 2 flaming braziers at the entrance. I tried single candles which didn't produce a wide enough flame, so I re-made the braziers with 4 wicks, poured in a red coloured wax and fixed metal rods around the outside. When all 4 four are lit they combine to give them the right look I wanted.

If you have any more questions I'd be happy to elaborate.

Tommy's

Furnace Stoker

Join Date: Dec 2006

[Bone]

Mo/

24 Dec 2011 at 19:00 - 553

I'm not going to make it for the deadline I'm afraid.. So count me out.
I'm most likely still going to do a movie soon, just a different storyline and without me having to rush.

Sura

Ascalonian Squire

Join Date: Sep 2011

Austria

N/

24 Dec 2011 at 22:11 - 554

@Rahtschini
Lovely idea and very cute baby asura! Personally i don't think it's too much highlighting. IMO it matches the very strong lighting on the present behind her. The dark outline on the body on the lightside is distracting, but i assume you will paint over that, since the hair doesn't have that dark edge.

@(Kate)
That's awesome! Very cool cave and the freezie looks especially amazing! I hope you are from Europe, you would do great in the Dioarama contest

To my own wintersday entry: I posted my idea long ago and simply had no time to paint anything lately . Now in the chrismas holiday i finally have some time . So i started yesterday evening after packing my presents. I wanted to work on my "Winter Sylvari Awaking" idea and had a nice scene in the grove in mind with a pod opening to reveal a newly awakened sylvari. Well the sketch was a complete failure. I abandonded it, cropped it in rage and painted over most of it . For the sake of showing my work in progress here is the abandoned and painted-over sketch. I had planned the sylvari to be kinda "evil" and tainted by nightmares in her dream, that's the reason for the weird hand position. I wanted her to crush some insect or flower.

Realising that i won't be able to finish a larger piece with background and lot of details in time anyway (and being kinda demotivated) i made a new simple sketch: It's a simple composition and i will go for a very graphical style (kinda like the painting over on the abandonded sketch) to save time. I want it to look like the white/golden pod is dissolving around her. It's not really what i planned and is probably neither catching the wintersday idea nor the Sylvari awakening idea very well, but i will try to finish it anyway. So tell me what you think (other than the anatomy being kinda awful at the moment)!

Oh and i just remembered that weeks ago i actually did paint a little bit for wintersday: These are some quick and dirty character tests for my second idea: Kid Gwen and her friends having fun and building a snowman (or freezie) together. I hope they are all recognizable...

And here is the link to where i post my wips: http://surassketchblog.wordpress.com...24/wintersday/

Rahtschini

Ascalonian Squire

Join Date: Dec 2011

24 Dec 2011 at 23:53 - 555

@Sura:
Thank you for your feedback^^
Today I'll do anything it's christmas time But tomorrow I will continue to work on it

You have some nice ideas! I'm curious how it goes

Thistle Xandra

Site Contributor

Join Date: Aug 2010

25 Dec 2011 at 02:16 - 556

If I don't get a chance to log on tomorrow, Merry Christmas and Happy Wintersday, everyone This workshop has been a wonderful treat this holiday!

Draken Burst

Academy Page

Join Date: Jun 2008

Flordia

[EPIC]

D/A

25 Dec 2011 at 08:16 - 557

Merry Christmas!

Iceblue

Frost Gate Guardian

Join Date: Jun 2010

W/

25 Dec 2011 at 12:50 - 558

@ Sura - the kid gwen and thakery? is soooo sooooo cute!

My final submission:

For the entire progress see my gallery:
http://iceblueguildwars.deviantart.com/

KiyaKoreena

Desert Nomad

Join Date: Jun 2005

USA

Kirins of Holy Light

N/

25 Dec 2011 at 16:58 - 559

Started the plushie, at least it will be ready for Ukrainian Christmas. Progress from yesterday:

Made the basic form with masking tape, plastic bags, and stuffing.

Making a pattern.

Drew and cut out pattern on test fabric. It is a darker grey than what I wanted, but it is what was on my shelf already.

I started sewing the test one this morning. If it works well I am going to see if I can find a better and lighter grey somewhere.

BadDrizztfan

Ascalonian Squire

Join Date: Apr 2007

[ASSA]

N/

25 Dec 2011 at 17:32 - 560

Merry Xmas guys! Enjoy some time with your families, don't just keep on working on your projects!

Rahtschini

Ascalonian Squire

Join Date: Dec 2011

25 Dec 2011 at 20:31 - 561

Merry Christmas everyone

@Koreena: What is it exactly? Can not see it ^^ Do you please tell it?

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