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[Radost]

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Heleu,

This is my first ever post on CA, but have been folowing the work of artists around here for some years. It's as inspiring asmuch as it is painfull to browse around here. So much genious...
Hope to make a career out of concept art and am open to all forms of critique anyone can put into decent words. "It's sucks", however true, is not constructive critisism I understand. :geekg:

Here are some more recent sketches, in time colour updates will folow.

Cheers

**edited the next day: The first few are horsemen of the apocalypse sketches. Wanted to try a new look and approach. It's Famin, Pestulance and War. Still working on Death as the supreme aspect.


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The last pic is a quick set-up for the mood.

[IanE]

Can't see anything :(

[Black Spot]

Nice stuff, good imagination. Look forward to seeing more of your stuff.

[madhatter106]

Beautiful line weight - great sense of volume and form...keep it up!

[Nam]

Cool beasties. Like that first page especially.

Post more!

[Nallen]

That is some damn fine drawing. can't wait to see more
You are off to a great start here!

[Envisor]

Yes, you've got a good imagination. Can't wait to see more.

[Radio24]

wow, great sketches. very accurate, very creative. Lets see more, man, your stuff is great

[Ellr_XV]

We'll be new together then :) (have been lurking for years as well, and i completely understand the inspiration/pain thing).

You have some great stuff there; your best asset so far is your sketches, the line work and detail is really nice to see. I look forward to seeing more.

[MrSmith]

good stuff. interesting ideas

[Carbono]

Really Good stuff bro.
You should try to post them in higher resolution, because the amount of detail is simply amazing!

Keep it up man!!

[marc_redd]

Wow dude, sick shit! That lion lady has some huge melons!

[SaiVix]

I love those zombies!!! or diseased people. Im just a fan of that kind of character.

[Radost]

BlackSpot, Madhatter, Nam, Nallen, Envisor, Radio24, MrSmith, thank you kindly. There were some uplifting remarks I didn’t expect, or so soon after posting. Appreciate the imagination comment and will see it as a focusing point on things to come.

Carbono; Thanks, will do a clean up in time I think, higher res. (I felt it was quite the compliment actually.. woah, ty mate)
Ellr_XV; then drop me a link to your sketchbook. qo.op < I look
Marc_Redd; I like fruit too, “two apples a day…””
SaiVix; Thank yous ;) but its Famin and Pestulance, not zombies, hehe.

Here is a line up of robots of a personal project/exam project. 4 Playable characters for one race/type of Robot. They are more or less steam powered, jack jack sketch and some updates later. Enjoy. >:D

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[redFIVE]

Pretty sweet stuff man. I'm digging the round organic feeling anatomy style.
Cheers.

[BubbaGump]

I'll pretty much echo what everyone has said. It's hard to critique something when it's so spot on!

[Monsieur]

I like these. Nice technique and a lot of fun.

[Evergrey]

Wooh thats sweet, great start. No critique from me, just an "i really want to see more of this!". Keep it up.

[Radost]

Thanks all for the coments :)
Here are some updates of the robots made for my emam/game-concept and bachelor
work. The bachelor work was something on immersion and character design.

The colors of these designs arent clean and the overal is half done. Couldn't spend
more time, at the time and am struggeling with non organic things. These models are
made to find a style for types and models of robot, Like clockwork-, hydrogen- or
steampowered robots.

-- The rest is things I did for my exam project which...--
Got my BAT/ING last 13th of 9!!! Helloooo Real-wOorLd!

* My exam project featured: A GDD/Game concept document / Interactive presentation of
an innovative game mechanic (made with 3d movies+Flash games).
Will continue this project in the comming year ad refine the concept & art.

[Misplacedhippos]

Great line quality. I'm not a huge fan of some of the concepts, but it all looks pretty good.

[Quigleyer]

Woa shit. Didn't expect that. nice.

Those are really fun too look at... your pencils have a nice variety of line widths and they're nice and clean.

[Radost]

2H speed paints.
Want to do a series of two hour speed paintings, in colour, one layer and try not to use too many tricks like saturation or colour balancing and layer effects.

This is where I stopped after two hours. The idea started as "something with a tropical island" and became this.
Might do some needed distance/lighting changes, although that's beside the point.

More later.

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Xmas speedy...
I painted a christmas card last christmas. We (Son, lady and I) wanted to cheer up the "Great Pine".

For practice; I wanted to do it without a line drawing/sketch underneath the painting like I always do.
I also wanted to figure out odd lighting without tricks or layer effects, but painting. (weakness)
It took about 4,5 hours and needs many touch ups. I was on a tight time frame with many Xmas interruptions and duties ;P
:: It could be better. ::

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[mcunha98]

Nice work !
Publish more

[Radost]

Made these today, inspired using pictures from "Dream Worlds" by Hans Bacher.
So had some examples to work with.
Everything was about more "painting in colour" studies and speed.

I did not count the time for smoking brakes, taking a piss or eating. Nerrvishhss...
The time under the pages is drawing time. Hope you like.

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[Tangrim]

Hey, ye bastid, interesting new toys you're bringing ;)

Hm.. you need to break free some more when you're doing the speedily bits, they somehow seem somewhat forced. You sure are getting better at colours and their clearity when colouring! Eh.. if that makes sense. Nwah, methinks you know what I mean, ye younger twin.

[theUNKNOWNsketcher]

nice progress with color!

[Radost]

Heya Tangrim!
Thanks matey for the comments, it's true that I've forced these pictures and am still unsettled by doing speedies. Glad you saw it. Coming from you, I am happy to hear my colours are picking up, nevertheless, have a long ways 2go.
I will do more loose speedies soon, these are just variations of existing pictures.

theUNKNOWNsketcher; thank you sir/ma'm, I try.

[Radost]

Working in this hur for my sister's birthday. Rushing it all because I don't have much time left and need to colour the thing. Also wish I chose a more dynamic angle and started in paints... Old habit, line art :oneye: .

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[Munin Raven]

Wow. Your creatures are great - lots of cool designs in here. Some nice colour choices too. Keep delving. :)

[Radost]

Hiya,
I recently did an art test for a Dutch company called Spellborn NV.
They've created "The Chronicles of Spellborn", an on-line RPG worth
checking out. One of the cool features is that they use "actual combat"
instead of the usuall battle system and variables used in games like Warcraft
or Warhammer online.

For more info go to: www.tcos.com (http://spellborn.acclaim.com/)

I didn't get the position, because they were looking for a lead artist first
before filling another art position. Shame really, had I known that,
I'd have spend every waking hour on it. -_-'

Here are sketches and pieces I made for their test, enjoy.
Please C&C or advice me as much as you'd like ;)

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Epicly failed here... Environments are at the top of my study priorities.

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[Radost]

This is a creature design, I had most fun with of all!

Originally done or the Spellborn art test, it was greatly inspired by Mr. Carlos Cabrera's (http://www.carloscabrera.com.ar/)
kind words and awesome art. His design of the "Negrotuerto", for CA's CHOW 09:
Qute but deadly, also helped.

Furthermore I felt inspired by the character Thom Merylin, from the Robbert Jordan's (RIP);
"The Wheel of Time" books. He was a "Gleeman" and had a patched cloak of sorts.

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These are a top- and side-view I did for fun and Practise afterwards.

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And here's the animated WIP;

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A variation done after for fun;

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And a few sketches done traveling/sitting in the pub;

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[Radost]

This is a first sketch for the Protector of CHOW's Team beta-project.
Our team is Turd Burglars; Mvocet, Siiilon and yours truly.

Our views still differ, but we want to do a post apocalyptic future thing.
My take on it is that we take 6 random people from different periods of
history to fill the roles of the 6 characters. ( hero, shadow, protector,
technician, sage and rabble rouser. )

This way, we could incorporate clothing styles like baroque, early Greek,
1500's, etc., with futuristic clothing and gadgets. "An unlikely cast of
individuals brought together."


This is a take on a Maori (Tribal leader?) in the future as "Protector".
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[Radost]

An Amazonian Indian trapped in the future.
He is not happy about the situation and old beliefs plague his mind.

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[keelman91]

Fucking amazing work man.Makes me feel like shit about my own stuff!

[cw]

nice designs, colourful and interesting shapes. I can imaging many of them in games or somesuch, they have a certain quality to them I am enjoying. :)

[MeTaL-Mike]

man you have some really nice stuff here dude. Nice to see such nice designs :D

[Radost]

Keelman; Thanks ;) I didn't start doing this yesterday.
CW: Dude your creatures rock, saw them on the creature artist blog
before. Also really enjoyed your armour/weapons page.
MetalMike: See you at a sketch meet one day, thanks dude.

Update of the Indian; it became an African :S
- I suck at B/W to colour drawings-
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First sketch of the Hero; Jugendstill/1870-1920 period.. Happy not using reff
for her face, but the design has a long way to go.
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[IanE]

I really appreciate your development process. The Cabrakaine is awesome!

Update!!

[RBeek]

Ok, i didnt see your sketchbook though i tought i had.. but damn dude ;)
Some great stuff in here :D
Was cool meeting you and thx for sharing your vision and thoughts on the matter, ;) Hope to see you at the next sketchmeet :)

And update more! :P

[Radost]

IanE: Thank you! And likewise on your development.
rogerb: It was meeting you, thank you too and no prob. Looking forward to the next sketch meet


These are recent sketches. Excuse me for not decently
presenting them; I currently don't have photoshop and
testing a new scanner.

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Sunday 3-5 in Artis.
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A sketch of my son as a story character.
"Radovan and the Golden Spoon" - He frequently carries one.
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These are sketches for a competition. The idea was to
paint a loading screen for a game set around the 1920's.

In the beginning, I thought the topic was Africa, it turned
out to be South America... Might still finish a painted version
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[vardoburrito]

[I got to ask]
Are you lining digitally or tradition>scan and clean?

Sweet characters. I love the lines.
I love the progressive presentations.
Thank you.

[jNeumann]

Love your style man, amazing stuff. The robots on the 1st page really got me.
Keep at it.

[all_winter_hopes]

this is some seriously awesome work!!! i love the creature designs, and as its been previously stated your difference is line weight is refreshing..
i think my favorite is the mummy carrying what seems to be a huge bees nest on its back...
i just watched candyman...so bees are stupid cool....hahah.
keep up the good work!!! hopefully i can be at that point someday.

[MaartenR]

ah good to see this stuff online. as i already told you, love it... the design based on your son is great, and love the background/lay-out drawings as well. would love to see those in color.

EDIT: btw i thought you might be interested to know (if you did not already) that hans bacher has a blog... crazily inspiring stuff on there.. http://one1more2time3.wordpress.com/

[Radost]

Dwardo:Thx. I try to do both, but especially try digital studies
with colour or values now. I rarely do clean line-art pieces (patience)
and rarely use a scan to work on, unless its for a job.
jNeumann: Thanks, happy you liked them.
all winter hopes: woah... thanks :) the mummy is "Pestilence" :}
MaartenR: That helps to think about doing the digital pieces.
Thanks for the excellent link btw! Great stuff.

Random stuff from yesterday, but I did four filled pages more
I can't show yet. "A study turned into a game-concept design -thing.."
It connects to a friend's "intellectual property", etc.
- would love to show the studies :S -

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[Marshall Stevens]

hello? um, i'm new here. I love your art and have the same goals as you. My art is not quite as good as most people in here, but my art sort of mimics yours. Do you think you could email my account or try and contact me to show me the ropes? Your art is, in my opinion, is good enough for most studios. I think you should apply for a position.

[vardoburrito]

Cheers Radost for the rep.
The latest pages look nice.
I've noticed some of your sketches are heavily lined. Smaller pencil maybe. :)
Mechanicals pencils work for me.

Keep it flowing mate.

[Radost]

Heya,

I just heard I can finally show some of the stuff I did at the former Coded Illusions in 2007.
The company is now called Vertigo Games, the title I worked on is "Nomos". It was a very
cool company and project to work on, learned allot, crazy people, etc.

dwardo: Thanks for the advice and you too. I usually just use whatever's at hand though, unless Its for something.
Marshall: Hope to see your posts soon, thanks (again) m8.

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[Eugie]

Sweet enviros, your creatures though are on another level hope to see more!

[Radost]

Thx Eugie ;) keep up those wicked studies.

I just finished some work for a video Clip.
More info about that later. It was directed by Hugo Keizer and done by Corino Films.
I had to make comic-based frames (TV resolution), which would be used for the ending of a
video clip. The characters are based on actors in costume.
I tried to give it a comic feel, fit for tv, strugled with time, angles and a computer crash. So...

Please comment your hearts out!

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[Radost]

Working on this wedding gift here, based on the cover of the SNES-game Chrono Trigger.
Wrestling with the colours and so on, the sketch was done with fineliners on A5.

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[joetraff]

This is a creature design, I had most fun with of all!

Originally done or the Spellborn art test, it was greatly inspired by Mr. Carlos Cabrera's (http://www.carloscabrera.com.ar/)
kind words and awesome art. His design of the "Negrotuerto", for CA's CHOW 09:
Qute but deadly, also helped.

Furthermore I felt inspired by the character Thom Merylin, from the Robbert Jordan's (RIP);
"The Wheel of Time" books. He was a "Gleeman" and had a patched cloak of sorts.

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These are a top- and side-view I did for fun and Practise afterwards.

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And here's the animated WIP;

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A variation done after for fun;

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And a few sketches done traveling/sitting in the pub;

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I loved the pictures and illustrations.
Keep up the good work.

[Steve G.]

subscribed? check!
thinking that this is a great sketchbook? check!
asking myself why you have only 2 pages here? check!

keep it up man, I totally dig your stuff :D