Which Artwork? (IF YOU VISIT: VOTE, Please)

[Blue Disciple]

[Inappropriate.]

[enrigo]

Would be good to see what your style maybe like, to get a better picture of what each choice will look like. :P

[Blue Disciple]

I try to capture photo-quality rendering, but it's a lot looser than, say, Neville Page. It's also less whacky and cartoony than he tends to be in his sketches. I value texture. I've been told I do a good job with the human face, the female form, and characters in general.

Environments will likely always haunt me for my lack of talent concerning them. I guess I'm not a big picture kinda guy...

Not sure how much of a picture this gives you, but, at this point, I don't have a lot of work of the quality I'm attempting to use in this planned creative piece. I wish I could give you more right now, but the pictures I've drawn most recently are under an NDA from a Liverpool, Britain-based game company. Just imagine the most epic version of whatever it is you vote for and I'll hope I come somewhere close to that!

[Zaxser]

I need pictures. Even if they're just thumbnails. You can always take some awesome idea and make a shitty drawing and some real turds of ideas can be pretty cool with the right composition.

[Blue Disciple]

You can always take some awesome idea and make a shitty drawing and some real turds of ideas can be pretty cool with the right composition.

Just vote for your favorite. What difference does it make to you whether the picture sucks or not?

Like I said earlier, my most recent work is under an NDA. Besides, shrinking these down and putting them in here might change someone's decision. I guess that's the point, huh? Let me think about it.

[Kylana]

I can't help myself... I had to vote for Peach vs. Morrigan. Then again, I'm always a sucker for Darkstalkers. Good luck with your endeavor!

[Blue Disciple]

I can't help myself... I had to vote for Peach vs. Morrigan. Then again, I'm always a sucker for Darkstalkers. Good luck with your endeavor!

lol

Yeah, thanks for voting. Looks like its anybody's game... We'll see.

I have to ask, what is the deal?? I have 150+ views so far and, what, less than 10 votes...? C'mon people! It's one button click!

[Zaxser]

[QUOTE=Blue Disciple;1577547]lol

Yeah, thanks for voting. Looks like its anybody's game... We'll see.

I have to ask, what is the deal?? I have 150+ views so far and, what, less than 10 votes...? C'mon people! It's one button click![/QUO

Views=/=Viewers. I had to go draw for an hour right after I realized this had been the fourth time I looked at this thread. Anyway, I voted for the alien one.

[kev ferrara]

I have to ask, what is the deal?? I have 150+ views so far and, what, less than 10 votes...? C'mon people! It's one button click!

Its not just a button click. Its having to play in your psychological sandbox that's the problem. And all your ideas are half-formed verbal ideas. Artistic ideas are not verbal. They are dramatic moments... moments where tensions of conflict are made visible as physical tension in your characters.

You really need to read this: http://www.robolus.com/h.dunn-eveningclassroom.pdf

[Blue Disciple]

Artistic ideas are not verbal. They are dramatic moments...

Artistic ideas can be verbal. Hence many famous authors' works. An idea, despite Harvey Dunn's perspective, to which I am rightly impressed, can begin with a series of words. Hence concept art. Art based upon the conceiving of another's suggestions, usually in a verbal or written format.

Maybe you're more old school than me. If so, it makes sense. Your work reflects traditional mediums. I honor and admire you golden artists of the material age, but I don't possess what you possess. Mine is a different lot.

My canvas is on the monitor, my medium: the Wacom, which will soon encompass the entire spectrum of traditional art "feels". From airbrush work to oil paint and beyond... with a single pen, I possess a miracle of modern science that can compete with and in many ways outdo (depending entirely upon the artist, of course) traditional mediums.

You may not be familiar with the one-or-two-sentence written description of a painting's planning, but I know this is the way game designers pass an idea on to their artists, as I have been attending school to obtain just such specialized knowledge.

As for the field, I have very little experience. But I trust my instructors more than I can trust you, despite your steady hand and commited spirit.

I want you to know that I admire your imput and that I have logged away the notes taken from Harvey Dunn for future reference. Maybe in time I'll agree with his methodology, but that will have to come in time. As of now, my opinions in this matter differ in ways.

Regardless of your perspective, thank you for voting and contributing to the sealing of my fate as I attempt to walk the path of the professional artist.

:yayca:

[chocolatejunkie]

None of these options strike me as utterly innovative.
But considering 35% voted for the big breasted elf women, that may not be what people want anyway.

[Blue Disciple]

Innovative? har har

You want innovative? I'll do my best with the winner. I hope I can make it innovative.

*I lurk*

[chocolatejunkie]

Is that so abnormal? Wanting to see something different than the average large-breasted women, monsters and warriors for a change?
I'm staying tuned on this one, I'm curious which art project wins and what you'll do with it. Who knows, maybe it's gonna be the best piece of art I've ever seen! *shrugs*
Good luck! :)

[MidgardSerpent]

I think you should man up and make up your own mind.

Just my two cents. :)

[Blue Disciple]

Is that so abnormal? Wanting to see something different than the average large-breasted women, monsters and warriors for a change?
I'm staying tuned on this one, I'm curious which art project wins and what you'll do with it. Who knows, maybe it's gonna be the best piece of art I've ever seen!

No pressure or anything. This is why I love forum n00bs. :assspank:

:D

I think you should man up and make up your own mind.

Just my two cents. :)

I really don't consider myself even two cents richer, honestly. Seems like the stereotypical manly man response. I initiated this thing and I'm sticking to it, blasphemer! ...Just joking, bro. You'll learn to consider my sarcasm, I promise.:wink:

[MidgardSerpent]

I really don't consider myself even two cents richer, honestly. Seems like the stereotypical manly man response. I initiated this thing and I'm sticking to it, blasphemer! ...Just joking, bro. You'll learn to consider my sarcasm, I promise.:wink:
I don't know what I should or should not take seriously from you anymore. :)

But I wasn't attempting to be 'manly' or crass. Let me use a metaphor, it's like asking other people to pick today's clothes for you from your wardrobe, I just think an adult should/can make these choices for himself. And regarding art, most would be eager to.

[chocolatejunkie]

No pressure or anything. This is why I love forum n00bs. :assspank:

:D


Do I have to understand that?
Anyway, the mutated nobleman is catching up on the boobie-elf...
If only I knew if that was a good thing... :P

[Blue Disciple]

...it's like asking other people to pick today's clothes for you from your wardrobe, I just think an adult should/can make these choices for himself.

You know what?? Go, MidgardSerpent, go! (not sarcastic)

You are clearly an educated man, exemplifying independence exquisitely. It’s the American way, am I right? I believe in these values wholeheartedly. Regardless, what I’m trying to do is written out in so many words located hereunder.

I'd like to generate some interest in my art and if people get to dictate what I render, especially if I'm remarkably good, I will make people really excited to follow my artwork. Art is show business, in a way. Stan Lee is a great example of this philosophy!

Just trying to jazz things up. Make waves. Shake the system. It keeps things interesting.

[Blue Disciple]

Anyway, the mutated nobleman is catching up on the boobie-elf...
If only I knew if that was a good thing... :P

Ha ha ha!! You're hilarious! I have to send you something. Check your PM box.

[Craig D]

Your time might be better spent drawing rather than the
P T Barnum angle.

[Blue Disciple]

Your time might be better spent drawing rather than the
P T Barnum angle.

Is there something wrong with multi-tasking? You think I can't draw, respond, draw, respond, draw, respond, eat, draw, respond, sleep, eat, draw, sleep some more, draw, work out, sleep, sleep, sleep, draw, respond?

Three words: Just You Wait

[kev ferrara]

Artistic ideas can be verbal. Hence many famous authors' works.

You don't understand what I'm saying. And you don't understand what Dunn is saying. Sure an idea may be verbalized, but the core of the idea should be dramatic. You don't understand drama. Might want to check out Robert McKee's "Story".

I don't possess what you possess. Mine is a different lot.

My canvas is on the monitor, my medium: the Wacom, which will soon encompass the entire spectrum...

Blah blah blah... Shovel full after shovel full. Like I don't have a wacom. Like the Pyle philosophy or Dramatic Conception doesn't apply because you work all digital. More verbal diarrhea.

Regardless of your perspective, thank you for voting...

I didn't vote.

I guess I shouldn't have deleted the post where I actually said what I really thought of your little marketing poll ploy.

Oh, and don't bother asking me to leave the thread. I make my own decisions.

[Orunitier]

voted for the fantasy female. 'cause it LOOKS the best, both in progression and composition.

[Crush]

Maybe you're more old school than me. If so, it makes sense. Your work reflects traditional mediums. I honor and admire you golden artists of the material age, but I don't possess what you possess. Mine is a different lot.

My canvas is on the monitor, my medium: the Wacom, which will soon encompass the entire spectrum of traditional art "feels". From airbrush work to oil paint and beyond... with a single pen, I possess a miracle of modern science that can compete with and in many ways outdo (depending entirely upon the artist, of course) traditional mediums.
You think all those digital artists you see at the top of this page can't draw and paint with regular paints and pencils...? :rolleyes:

You may not be familiar with the one-or-two-sentence written description of a painting's planning, but I know this is the way game designers pass an idea on to their artists, as I have been attending school to obtain just such specialized knowledge.

As for the field, I have very little experience. But I trust my instructors more than I can trust you, despite your steady hand and commited spirit.

Regardless of your perspective, thank you for voting and contributing to the sealing of my fate as I attempt to walk the path of the professional artist.
You know kev is an actual working professional like you are aspiring to be, right...?

As for this thread, I think you should delete your WIP folder, finish all of the ones you have here without getting sidetracked again, and take your pictures one at a time in the future, instead of hiding them away in a folder and starting something else..

Finish them if they're good enough to keep working on, and start something else when you're done

EDIT: haha, I see kev posted while I was typing mine up :P

[Flake]

if people get to dictate what I render, especially if I'm remarkably good, I will make people really excited to follow my artwork

Draw a pointillist styled pink monkey eating marmite, that would rule and I'd be very excited and follow your work.

[enrigo]

Your time might be better spent drawing rather than the
P T Barnum angle.

Strangely this thread has amused me for all the wrong reasons, I guess a sucker(me) has been born this very minute.:harbl:

[Blue Disciple]

voted for the fantasy female. 'cause it LOOKS the best, both in progression and composition.

OR could it be that you're a perv?

[Blue Disciple]

You know kev is an actual working professional like you are aspiring to be, right...?

Cool. He's a little on the flustered side, though. Should I worship him now or later?

As for this thread, I think you should delete your WIP folder, finish all of the ones you have here without getting sidetracked again, and take your pictures one at a time in the future, instead of hiding them away in a folder and starting something else..

Finish them if they're good enough to keep working on, and start something else when you're done

Nice advice, thanks. I'll consider it. :)

[Blue Disciple]

Draw a pointillist styled pink monkey eating marmite, that would rule and I'd be very excited and follow your work.

That would depend upon the voters, if I even ever have an option like that. Considering it would bore me, I very likely never will.

Bad cat.

EDIT: OH NOES!1 Elwell is lurking... *hands moisten*

[Elwell]

Shut up and draw.

[Blue Disciple]

Shut up and draw.

*gulp* I - I am, s-sir... Hail a god of Concept Art.org!!

[kev ferrara]

I have to ask, what is the deal?? I have 150+ views so far and, what, less than 10 votes...? C'mon people! It's one button click!

You did write the above question, yes? I told you my answer. And you dismissed it in an insulting fashion.

Maybe if you had put aside the marketing clown mask for two seconds and simply asked "what can I do to make my ideas inherently more dramatic?" a solid "art discussion" would have been struck up that might well have freed you from your current artist's block... as well as freed you from the need to prostrate yourself like so.

[Blue Disciple]

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[kev ferrara]

Ritilin and Red Bull is no way to go through fourth grade.

[enrigo]

My suggestion is to make this show a bit more viewer-friendly, all the sarcasm is just too much for a second language speaker like me.:\

[Blue Disciple]

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[comixnut]

Voted! And in all honesty i may have not, despite your very generous offer, had it not been for your no sarcasm decision.

I picked one that i thought had the most concept driven theme, to my tastes at least.

[Hyskoa]

Ritilin and Red Bull is no way to go through fourth grade.

Indeed, there's stronger stuff than ritalin out there.

[Blue Disciple]

Gonna be a close one...

[Orunitier]

OR could it be that you're a perv?

Hey, you're the one who drew it.

[Blue Disciple]

Hey, you're the one who drew it.

Hey, come on! Out of all my illustrations, how was I supposed to know the ONE boob picture would be so popular??

[Orunitier]

*raises eyebrow*
Do I really need to answer that? :P

[JonZ_]

I don't know what's the fuss about this poll, I do sometime things like this on another forum and I get pretty much positive results. Well of course I reduce my choices up to 3 or 4 and I go with the firsts who get the attentions, I am not waiting two pages of debates.

In another thought I also voted the fanasy sex thing, because it the only one to me that is not lacking of substance and have like something going on in it. The others, I can say they are good to basket. Not to be blunt, but just so you know the rest are like explorations rather than compositions, and you can happily start new project that will bring you to the next level.

[Blue Disciple]

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[alesoun]

48 posts asking for help and no posted pics beyond thumbnails? I have a tree to decorate and elves to kill....
.....come back when you actually want to show us something you want help with.

[JonZ_]

It not the amount of hour spent that make an artwork count. Really. I abandonned artworks that took many days to do only to end up no good when an artwork that required so much less effort ended up like a gem. It part of the job, it part of every serious artists.

Sometime it good to just move on. If you are not inspired, just move on on the next painting, and so on. That way you will found more creativeness to the opposite of trying to do a chore. Like they said, better doing 10 artworks to only get a gem unlike trying to forge a perfect one. Or you can just move on and if later you find inspiration to pursue one of your art... go on.

[Blue Disciple]

It not the amount of hour spent that make an artwork count. Really. I abandonned artworks that took many days to do only to end up no good when an artwork that required so much less effort ended up like a gem. It part of the job, it part of every serious artists.

Sometime it good to just move on. If you are not inspired, just move on on the next painting, and so on. That way you will found more creativeness to the opposite of trying to do a chore. Like they said, better doing 10 artworks to only get a gem unlike trying to forge a perfect one. Or you can just move on and if later you find inspiration to pursue one of your art... go on.

Words of gold, my friend! Good stuff.

Thank you.

[B-Man]

If those are your Idés I guess you should just stop lingering and draw all of em! :D marry x-mas!

[Blue Disciple]

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[sve]

OK, here you go: Offended Yuppie... just my personal preference because the rest of the themes are too wide and vague... this one is a portrait and generalization of the pretty big phenomena, with emotion depicted hopefully, this would be interesting to observe for me.

Now. be polite if it is possible please... not to me personally .. in general.

Edit: Oh man,,, where are my manners, eheh. Happy holidays to you :).

[TheGnoll]

This is "Art Discussion", is it not? I'm discussing my art, thank you very much!

you're not discussing, you're blabbering, and the only art you could discuss about does not exist anyway.
You're insulting other members in a random way, and you aren't even doing it in an entertaining way.

all this is to say don't be surpised if you "humor" gets you banned really soon.

no worries, i voted on your poll, if thats so important :)

ciao

[Blue Disciple]

Just wanted to say: Happy Christmas and New Years!!

[Craig D]

You're from New Zealand aren't you?