Wintersday Workshop 2011!
Baktwerel
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Originally Posted by Konig Des Todes
GeminiJuSa
It's so exciting to see what you all make ^^
I'm going about the thoughts of having a cute wintery love-pic with Koss and Melonni. Though with winter-modified armours.
Another thought I have would be to make a mini-series of pics with wintersday in the different campaigns...
I'm going about the thoughts of having a cute wintery love-pic with Koss and Melonni. Though with winter-modified armours.
Another thought I have would be to make a mini-series of pics with wintersday in the different campaigns...
Thistle Xandra
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Originally Posted by Baktwerel
Yeah but Pyre was also fighting on the side of our characters. It's the least that we drag him into the middle of our celebration
hahaha, poor thing XD
hahaha, poor thing XD
Valdis the Unmaker
@Konig: Thanks! Yush, I have been working on making the "ribs" thin. The right side is now moderately detailed and fixed. And actually, the second concept art is the one I referenced from; seeing as an avatar of Grenth isn't the God himself. I went with Kekai's concept 
But thanks so much!! I'll be working on fixing those things :]
But thanks so much!! I'll be working on fixing those things :]
Death By An Arrow
Alright, so I've narrowed down what I want to do... a little bit.
I think I want to do something on a rather grandeur scale - so something focusing on a landscape. So initially I'm thinking a scene involving one of the redecorated cities. What are some other location-based wintersday activities that occur outside of the main cities, whether in the lore or a location you can visit in the game? Just want some extra ideas in my head to muddle around with.
Some ideas specifically sticking out in my head are the large wintersday tree in lions arch, and that snowball dominance quest with all of the people throwing snowballs. Not totally satisfied with either right now, but they could be workable.
I think I want to do something on a rather grandeur scale - so something focusing on a landscape. So initially I'm thinking a scene involving one of the redecorated cities. What are some other location-based wintersday activities that occur outside of the main cities, whether in the lore or a location you can visit in the game? Just want some extra ideas in my head to muddle around with.
Some ideas specifically sticking out in my head are the large wintersday tree in lions arch, and that snowball dominance quest with all of the people throwing snowballs. Not totally satisfied with either right now, but they could be workable.
Konig Des Todes
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Originally Posted by Valdis the Unmaker
@Konig: Thanks! Yush, I have been working on making the "ribs" thin. The right side is now moderately detailed and fixed. And actually, the second concept art is the one I referenced from; seeing as an avatar of Grenth isn't the God himself. I went with Kekai's concept
But thanks so much!! I'll be working on fixing those things :] But you know... The concept art is of the avatar, not the god. The truest image of the gods we have are the statues, assuming those are duplicates of the ones made by Malchor, who made statues while looking at the gods themselves.
I have no clue why people take the avatar and use them as what the gods themselves look like, when its stated in everyday that's not the case... Not to mention that they're so terribly different from the descriptions given by the scriptures... Avatar of Grenth doesn't look like an old robed man behind a mask, and the Avatar of Dwayna has no majestic wings... Just wing-designed clothing.
But thanks so much!! I'll be working on fixing those things :] But you know... The concept art is of the avatar, not the god. The truest image of the gods we have are the statues, assuming those are duplicates of the ones made by Malchor, who made statues while looking at the gods themselves.
I have no clue why people take the avatar and use them as what the gods themselves look like, when its stated in everyday that's not the case... Not to mention that they're so terribly different from the descriptions given by the scriptures... Avatar of Grenth doesn't look like an old robed man behind a mask, and the Avatar of Dwayna has no majestic wings... Just wing-designed clothing.
Valdis the Unmaker
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Originally Posted by Konig Des Todes
I have no clue why people take the avatar and use them as what the gods themselves look like, when its stated in everyday that's not the case... Not to mention that they're so terribly different from the descriptions given by the scriptures... Avatar of Grenth doesn't look like an old robed man behind a mask, and the Avatar of Dwayna has no majestic wings... Just wing-designed clothing. Ehhhh... Well, on both wikis the image for Grenth, as in the god, is the concept art. So, even if it's supposed to be the avatar, the title of the art piece itself is Grenth.
Not all that important though.
Either way, I think the avatar is more interesting to look at than just a robe and mask :3
But here's more progression, I'll be fixing up armor specifics and stauff as I go :]
As an interesting thing, just for the heck of it, I'd like all your guys' vote on what he should be crushing in his upheld hand? Something to represent spring/summer/the end of winter. Examples might include the ultimate victory of holding Dwayna's head (though that's a bit morbid), or possibly holding a bunchful of roses/flowers or something springlike that are now rotted and deadified.
You all decide ^^
Draken Burst
@ Konig
Hence the confused look on Pyre's face as Gwen is trying to give him a gift.
Pyre's Thoughts: What's this? A gift for me? "The "Mouse" being friendly? .. What is this wintersday spirit you speak of? And WHO TIED HOLLY TO MY TAIL? Grrrrr!"
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Started inking some bits, the smudging was getting messy. Added M.O.X
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Hence the confused look on Pyre's face as Gwen is trying to give him a gift.
Pyre's Thoughts: What's this? A gift for me? "The "Mouse" being friendly? .. What is this wintersday spirit you speak of? And WHO TIED HOLLY TO MY TAIL? Grrrrr!"
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Started inking some bits, the smudging was getting messy. Added M.O.X
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Konig Des Todes
@Valdis: that concept is there cuz as you said its more interesting than looking at an old guy in a robe. Though that still isn't Grenth.
Regarding your pic, I'd say take something Spring-like and freeze it over. For the "ribs," it seems weird with them being so far spaced apart, so I'd either push them down or make more green lines, as the brown definably looks like it should be thinner.
@Draken: Pyre's face looks more sad than confused to me tbh. Mainly due the the angle of the eyes, particularly the upper line.
@DBAA: The first Wintersday affected place that comes to mind is Tombs, though tbh, it seems all of Elona and Tyria gets snow (even Vabbi is said to get snow), so anywhere there would work.
Regarding your pic, I'd say take something Spring-like and freeze it over. For the "ribs," it seems weird with them being so far spaced apart, so I'd either push them down or make more green lines, as the brown definably looks like it should be thinner.
@Draken: Pyre's face looks more sad than confused to me tbh. Mainly due the the angle of the eyes, particularly the upper line.
@DBAA: The first Wintersday affected place that comes to mind is Tombs, though tbh, it seems all of Elona and Tyria gets snow (even Vabbi is said to get snow), so anywhere there would work.
Valdis the Unmaker
@Konig: Hmmm, this is true. Well, I relooked at the concept art and changed around the armor a bit. It lacks the glowies I'm gonna put in but I'm too tired to continue tonight.
Konig Des Todes
Even without the glow, I think that looks much better!
Valdis the Unmaker
Thanks!! ^^
I agree. Thanks so much for the critique, it looks much better now! -highfives-
PS - I just read your fall of the gods thread. Very much epic.
I agree. Thanks so much for the critique, it looks much better now! -highfives-
PS - I just read your fall of the gods thread. Very much epic.
Morag D
I agree with Konig, that looks much more like a torso 
keep up the nice work!
keep up the nice work!
Rends with Tongue
It's nice to see that others have started on their projects so far. I've kind of begun mine, although I'm taking steps that I don't normally take, which is to draw it out first (I'm not an artist). This is hopefully so that I can put that up for critique before I begin the actual project itself. It's important that I nail a good setup and perspective since I'll need these to determine how I go about the rest. I may also write a story for an entry, although I'm not getting as many wintersday ideas as I had for the Halloween contest...
Anyhow, I'll have to figure out a different site to use as I don't really care for photobucket or worpress, but I have no talent for web design to create something custom. Any thoughts on a good blog-ish site that could be used?
Anyhow, I'll have to figure out a different site to use as I don't really care for photobucket or worpress, but I have no talent for web design to create something custom. Any thoughts on a good blog-ish site that could be used?
Morag D
@ Rends: will be intrigued to see what you are coming up with!
as for blog thingy, I'm using my own art thread here on Guru, putting all my updates in one post to link to the first page of this one here. If you leave me a comment on my art, I'll let you hijack my thread and put your post in there. You can then go back and edit that post whenever you have updates
as for blog thingy, I'm using my own art thread here on Guru, putting all my updates in one post to link to the first page of this one here. If you leave me a comment on my art, I'll let you hijack my thread and put your post in there. You can then go back and edit that post whenever you have updates
Sura
wow so many awesome entries already! . Time to get my own ideas out there!
I have two ideas in mind, we will see which one i will finish, if i will be able to finish anything at all. Very busy atm and commissions are piling up...
So my first idea is kid Gwen and kid Jinglebear in Gwen's Garden, since this idea is very similar to Murke's entry i will maybe add in a kid Kieran Thackery. Second idea is a illustration of the awakening of a winter sylvari.
So here is my official workshop entry:
Hey, Thistle! I want to participate in the workshop!
Name: Sura
Idea for entry:Gwen and Jinglebear in Gwen's garden; Awakening of a winter sylvari.
Art form type: Digital Illustration
Progress Gallery Link: tba
. Time to get my own ideas out there! I have two ideas in mind, we will see which one i will finish, if i will be able to finish anything at all. Very busy atm and commissions are piling up...
So my first idea is kid Gwen and kid Jinglebear in Gwen's Garden, since this idea is very similar to Murke's entry i will maybe add in a kid Kieran Thackery. Second idea is a illustration of the awakening of a winter sylvari.
So here is my official workshop entry:
Hey, Thistle! I want to participate in the workshop!
Name: Sura
Idea for entry:Gwen and Jinglebear in Gwen's garden; Awakening of a winter sylvari.
Art form type: Digital Illustration
Progress Gallery Link: tba
Thistle Xandra
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Originally Posted by Rends with Tongue
Anyhow, I'll have to figure out a different site to use as I don't really care for photobucket or worpress, but I have no talent for web design to create something custom. Any thoughts on a good blog-ish site that could be used?
Sierraa has generously offered to help host galleries and blogs if you send her a PM
Morag D
Sura, I really like the idea of a winter sylvari! (but then, knowing Anet, you'll prolly be better off with something more cutesy and conventional for the official contest 
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well, here's a little update on mine
)well, here's a little update on mine
worked some more on the sketch and detailed the wings. I thought I'd go for lots of feathers, but I fear I might have overdone it... thoughts? Also not too happy about the far-left part of the hair AND I have to figure out what to have for a "background"
Draken Burst
I've always felt that Digital art has had an advantage on Traditional Art in the main contest, which saddens me.
Rends with Tongue
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Originally Posted by Morag D
as for blog thingy, I'm using my own art thread here on Guru, putting all my updates in one post to link to the first page of this one here. If you leave me a comment on my art, I'll let you hijack my thread and put your post in there. You can then go back and edit that post whenever you have updates
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Sura, I really like the idea of a winter sylvari! (but then, knowing Anet, you'll prolly be better off with something more cutesy and conventional for the official contest )well, here's a little update on mine
Death By An Arrow
Morag, I think those feathers are awesome. Just the right level of detail for me. It also kinda works because her dress is a little more simplistic, so it contrasts well with the complex/busy feathers.
And I wouldn't say cutesy and conventional is something they favour... they just seem to pick.. a lot... of it >.> Though last year (or the year prior?) the painting of the grenth avatar won first prize. That certainly wasnt cute
And I wouldn't say cutesy and conventional is something they favour... they just seem to pick.. a lot... of it >.> Though last year (or the year prior?) the painting of the grenth avatar won first prize. That certainly wasnt cute
Aeronwen
Morag - that’s looking good. I love the concept and the pose. I think the wings look fine. I wonder how the hair would look if the lower left bit was lifted and had upwards motion (as the wing seems to)
Sura - I would very much like to see what you make of the awakening of a winter sylvari.
Sura - I would very much like to see what you make of the awakening of a winter sylvari.
` Marshmallow
Hey, Thistle! I want to participate in the workshop!
Name: ` Marshmallow
Idea for entry: SNOWGLOBE
Art form type: Digital
Progress Gallery Link: Will post later:c
Also, has anyone gotten their in-game prizes yet? <W< I haven't~
Name: ` Marshmallow
Idea for entry: SNOWGLOBE
Art form type: Digital
Progress Gallery Link: Will post later:c
Also, has anyone gotten their in-game prizes yet? <W< I haven't~
DobbyTheHouseElf
Oooh, I think I'm going to make a puppet show! No idea snatching!
Is this the Right type of art thing? I'm new to this competition!
Is this the Right type of art thing? I'm new to this competition!
Thistle Xandra
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They're probably just running way behind or something, because I never did get a response about giving it to guru or to an email question I had sent when I first saw the release form :OQuote:
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My laptop 'may' get fixed by friday, but its looking more like monday.
