Chow 194 :: Robin Hood - HOST : Yoitisi

[daestwen]

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ROUND #194 :: Robin Hood


DESCRIPTION

Robin Hood

As most of you will probably be well aware who Robin Hood is, I won’t give a long description of him. There are a few important aspects of him that will need to be included in your entries though: he’s an outlaw living in the woods, he’s an excellent marksman with the bow and a great swordsman, he steals from the rich to give to the poor and he is assisted by a group of people known as the ‘merry men’ (however, drawing them or any of the other characters that are not Robin Hood is optional!).

For a little more information you can always look up the numerous books, movies and ballads that have been devoted to this fictional/historical character, or you can of course revert to y’olde wikipedia:

Robin Hood – Wikipedia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robin_Hood)

Note that the character of Robin Hood -as well as the characters surrounding him- have changed many times throughout history (even as far back as the 14th and 15th century there are controversies). It’s up to you what version you’re running with for your entry this round.

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Thanks to Yoitisi for the topic this week!


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[yoitisi]

w00t!

[Hideyoshi]

:O :O :O

[l.sheridan]

Remind me to not watch another preview of the upcoming movie... would hate to draw Kurt Russel :P

[Obacmar]

yoitisi - Q. could i try and do a female "post apocalyptic" robin hood ?

[Danbot386]

Few archery poses to look at and help avoid kurt russel look-a-likes :). Lol at the handstand girl! :)

p.s its ok to post preview images from stock photo sites yea?

p.p.s like obacmar said, is it ok to do a modernized version of robin hood, aslong as it stays true to the scource of the character?

[Saleem]

ahhhh feel so good to do some more CHOW :)

[GriNGo]

so do people have to create the merrymen as well?

[yoitisi]

Obacmar: Uhm...sure..if you really want to I guess, yes.

GriNGo: Nope, the Merrymen are optional, as are any of the side characters. Sorry for the confusion there :)

[Danbot386]

1st sketch, and im quite liking it :). The idea here is the bow sort of converts into a shield. Think percy jackson crossed with the stargate armours. And as you can see it holds his sword aswell. So Mr.Hood can go from close range to longe range combat in an instant.

Want to take it in more of a steampunk direction rather than the historical/traditional look. And put in a few features from modern day bows. Anyway before I get to the nitty gritty, would like a little feedback from some of you guys, see if you can spot anything that could give me trouble later on. I think the one arm looks oversized compared to the other, and maybe I need to widen the chest a little?

[darklogik]

This one is gonna be sweet, Can't wait to see what comes out of a subjest thats been done 1000 times.

EdiT*********
I am wondering how much liberty do we have with the character since he is made up of legends and ballads that have changed through the years and are based on theory and imagination. What are the key element to keep and what can be fantasized? Please let me know asap!!!!


Thanks

[Kat444]

Crap... probably won't have time to do this CHOW. Can't wait to see what everyone comes up with!

Danbot386 - I think his right hand needs to be more in the center of the bow. Of course, if you draw the lower half of the bow, (which might be an easier fix), his hand would be in the center. Otherwise as it is right now, if he shot the bow it would be unbalanced and the sword would probably go right into his gut! Ouch! :)

[Danbot386]

@Kat444 - yea, I think the arm needs raising a little and the angle (and maybe size) of the bow changed slightly, because it would be aiming downwards as it is. And you cant really see on the sketch, but the sword is suppossed to be behind the arm. So hes safe from self harm aslong as he is carefull :).

[kittymeow84]

Some more stock here:
http://spiked-stock.deviantart.com/gallery/#Shorts-and-Boots
with a female model.
Eg
http://fc08.deviantart.net/fs20/i/2007/229/7/3/Shorts_and_Boots___Stock_32___by_spiked_stock.jpgh ttp://fc02.deviantart.net/fs19/i/2007/247/e/3/Shorts_and_Boots___Stock_37___by_spiked_stock.jpg

[Saleem]

just a sketch before bed

[Danbot386]

So Ive change the arm and bow, and added a few features. Just need to work out what to do with the other leg now. Oh and the bow is behind the leg, forgot to erase that bit out :).

[Ian Barker]

Great topic yoitisi! i'll get in on this for sure :)

[Revolution77]

Looking good already... shoot.
Here's my start.

http://i220.photobucket.com/albums/dd62/Revolution-77/robinhood.jpg

[darklogik]

Well I have decided, as long as it fits into the scope (and I believe it does) that I am making Robyn Hood a woman, actually Maid Marian. Her story:

Young Marion, growing up as the Daughter of a lord and mother of a duchess, was exposed to the wonderful glories of a noble life, but her young rambunctious way lead her to sneaking into the city at night. Dressing as a boy to blend in unnoticed she was able to move about the city in such a way to not only observe it but to live it as well. Being a bit of a trouble maker mixed with the stern manner in which she was forced to behave at home, petty thievery and mischief became a nightly game. She had become rather good at it over the years until one night she happened upon the wrong mark. The Sheriff himself she had tried to burgle and almost found herself being exposed as her true self. But, by luck a young farm boy named Little John (not due to size but merely due to the fact that he was John the 3rd) was passing through heard the scuffle and ran to intervene. Throwing the sack of grain he had just purchased for his father at the Sheriff, Marian was able to escape and avoid being found out. John offered her a place to hide in his fathers barn until the Sheriff and his men had almost forgotten about the ordeal.

During Marian's stay with John and his family, she saw first hand the harsher side of life and the struggles his family endured due to the high taxes the lords set on the land and vowed to do all she could to put and end to the people suffering. After she returned home, to a much sever punishment, she became very aware that reasoning with her father and the other nobles was useless, for they would not easily lose a little to better greatly those that needed it most.

On her 17th birthday, she returned to Little John with a devious yet thought full plan to steal from the rich to give to the poor. Knowing much about the comings and goings of the Nobles and, when and where trade deals would take place made it very easy to convince friends of John's to join in there Merry band.

To this day only John and the Merry Men know of Marian's true identity. It was easy enough to spread the rumor of "He" around the nobles to throw them off their guard. For whom would expect the daughter of lord to deceive them in such a malice manner.

** Sorry for the long set up ;), just wanted to make it believable.**

[DIMAGYAN]

Great topic! One of my favorites characters when i was a kid.I hope to have time to finish.

First sketch:

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Edit01:

I changed a bit the first sketch and i did a new one with a more active pose

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Cheers

[Saleem]

couldnt resist another sketch before bed

[darklogik]

So far its all looking good... I think this may have a larger turn out than normal :rocker:.....

Here is my first wip, a bit rough... Hoping for corrections an comments.
Looking forward to the day to come.

[Ian Barker]

Danbot386: That pose would be very difficult to achieve in real life, especially for arching. Cool design though.

DIMAGYAN: Looks great so far, can't wait to see what you do with it. My only question would be why he has both his bow and blade out at the same time.

darklogic: the way the right leg buckles under her is very awkward. also you may be able to achieve a more dynamic pose if you have the right arm coming forward with some foreshortening.

[Matt_B]

Hi ChoW! been a few months.

Here's a quick sketch.

[6 Sided]

Here's my first attempt.

http://i42.tinypic.com/14dnept.jpg

[Suneater]

http://i263.photobucket.com/albums/ii147/patrickkod/Chow194-1.jpg

Couldn't resist :P, I'm gonna make Robin Hood a smooth criminal...

[Danbot386]

Salem Much prefer the 2nd design. Its looking like a darker version of robin hood, would like to see where you take this one.

Revolution77 Nice start. The face has a lot of personality, looks ecentric, suave and like he has a sharp wit. Good stuff

DIMAGYAN Cant really fault it so far. Maybe one arm is slightly longer than the other, cant really tell. The only real problem Ive got is that he looks exactly how a robin hood should look, almost too traditional if you get what I mean.

DarkLogic Like Liffey said, the legs need fixing a bit. And maybe the arms aswell. Definately follow jessibeans advice from the last chow. I know you can colour really well from the last chow, so if you get the pose right it could be kick-ass good! :)

Matt B The leg up on the rock looks too long. Apart from that I like the pose and the face looks good aswell. Reminds me of a character from bleach, cant remember his name, but if you know bleach you will know who Im on about.

6 Sided The hood looks a little too bulky around the shoulders. And remember the 3/4 rule, you might be ok but just do a bit more of the legs to be safe. Also I would give him a bigger bow, he looks like a big chap that could handle it :). But thats just a personal opinion. Nice start.

Suneater Nice idea :). The merry men as backing dancers maybe?

[Feil Magnus]

Some wip

[Novbert]

Question:
I'm kinda confused with the submission rules, so it would be nice to make it (even more) clear how far can we push the original character.
To be more specific: Is it a must to place the character in the middle age or is it possible to create for example a futuristic interpretation?
The brief says he lives in the woods: Does it mean that I can't go for an urban interpretation? How much freedom do we have about the 'woods' part?

Imho Robin Hood has already been rendered too many times in the very same way. It would be nice to know wheter we can play around with the character a little bit (keeping its essence) or not.
Daestwen?

[zoukka]

Novbert: Well isn't the challenge that much more interesting when the Robin Hood character as most know it (from the movies) has been portrayed so many times? How to make yours different and interesting?

Here's a quick pose sketch:

[ArtByManon]

Remind me to not watch another preview of the upcoming movie... would hate to draw Kurt Russel :P

You mean Russell Crowe

[Pixeltuner]

We're men.. We're men in tights....*whistle*

Don't know if I'll chip in this round, but then again a classic Robin Hood is always a nice exercise :)

[yoitisi]

Novbert: I didn't intend for this topic to be too constraint, and as you can read in the wiki article the actual tale of Robin has changed many times in the past. Somewhere earlier in the thread I saw someone going for a female version of the Robin Hood character, which is fine by me as long as it still reads as the character of the tales. Setting Robin Hood in another age is totally fine too.

You can also interpret 'woods' any way you want I guess, but just be aware that the character you are designing still reads as the Robin Hood character from the tales, and not just be a random dude with a bow or a common thief.

[rizien]

ooh nice, Hopefully I'll finish something and can enter my first finals...I've got a good idea, its just a matter of not getting discouraged and also putting the time into it...

[Obacmar]

Hey :)

The concept is a merge between Mad Max and Robin Hood. Immediately after I read the topic my minds eye focused on this character. Mad Max was kinda "Robinhood-esque" he fought for the justice, and stole gas and water from the bad guys.
Also, I just wanted to draw a badass girl on a car.
I think the X bow will be a shotgun combo deal.

Pls crit.. I tend to loose my image after this stage.
THX

[shuzuko]

Wooo... Alright, a little nervous here. I lurk a lot, but don't usually work up the nerve to post, let alone participate in a weekly, but I've got some free time and figured I'd try my hand :bashful:

Basically, instead of being a regular ol' thief who's just uncommonly good with mundane weapons, this guy is an arcane archer who uses implements to focus energy into arrows and a sword. Hence the glowy.
He's also supposed to be more... mysterious, and a little darker, I suppose. Less about the showmanship, more about the stealing.
I'm toying around with the idea of giving him a quiver from which he draws arcane energy for the arrows, but I think it might just make more sense for the bow to focus both a "string" and arrows, like the sword hilt would focus an arcane blade.

[l.sheridan]

You mean Russell Crowe

yeah, thats what i meant haha

[Shadoworen117]

Wooo... Alright, a little nervous here. I lurk a lot, but don't usually work up the nerve to post, let alone participate in a weekly, but I've got some free time and figured I'd try my hand :bashful:

Basically, instead of being a regular ol' thief who's just uncommonly good with mundane weapons, this guy is an arcane archer who uses implements to focus energy into arrows and a sword. Hence the glowy.
He's also supposed to be more... mysterious, and a little darker, I suppose. Less about the showmanship, more about the stealing.
I'm toying around with the idea of giving him a quiver from which he draws arcane energy for the arrows, but I think it might just make more sense for the bow to focus both a "string" and arrows, like the sword hilt would focus an arcane blade.

Dude!!! I was looking at posemaniacs.com yesterday for a pose to use for this CHOW, and thats pretty much the same one I chose!! how insane!!

[warrel]

Going to try my hardest to finish this round (very close on last weeks) First chow!... well, first chow I intend on finishing :/
I'm thinking on going the steampunk route with Robin. I'll post my whip tonight!

Anywho- food for thought...
http://images.nitrosell.com/product_images/8/1790/thumb-bow-arrow-ser.jpg is this a little racist?
(for darklogik) haha- good ol' 1953. Female robin hood- can fight crime AND have diner on the table by 5 http://blog.modernmechanix.com/mags/MechanixIllustrated/12-1953/cover.jpg
http://thumb1.shutterstock.com.edgesuite.net/display_pic_with_logo/136993/136993,1192723430,2/stock-vector-cupid-with-bow-and-arrow-6202159.jpg

http://www.fantasticcreations.ca/images/ph_21.jpg

http://www.fightingarts.com/reading/article.php?id=393
site on japanese archery- interesting

[ChaoticKnight]

Chowin it up.

[DIMAGYAN]

Liffey:Thanks! That's a very good question.My first idea was that he is holding the bow and have the sword out because just hear somenthing in the direction he is looking.But i guess it really doesn't show on the sketch.Probably i will erase the sword so he is just standing on the camping.Good observation!

Danbot386:Thanks!, i will look that arm.I know what you mean about the look of the character.Generally speaking i like to retain an "historical" feel when doing characters that are set in a specified time period and changed mainly the charcter feel(no hat, not polished beard, etc), but yeah is not too original :)

darklogik:I really like your idea for the character and pose.Quite narrative.im not really fluent with english so i made a couple of sketches to show you a bit of ideas for your character's pose.I tryied to mantein your idea and drawing as much as posible and just add more movement in certain parts.
Generally speaking i worked the sketches as an action pose,so doesn't look too stealth as perhaps you originally planned.I also made a quick "sketchover" (sorry about that, i don't like to draw onto another persons drawing but it was more easy to show).I basicly make changes as i practiced before in the sketches.
In any case i hope you don't take this in a bad way.These are just suggestions.
Looking forward for your finished piece.

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I don't have time for more comments.I will try later.
Looking good already.

[Suneater]

Lots of awesome entries already guys!

I'm calling it a day for now, but keep the good stuff comin'!

http://i263.photobucket.com/albums/ii147/patrickkod/Chow194-2.jpg

[ImaGEEnation]

Awesome topic! :D

[Paolo13]

This is my WIP, I am trying something different for the coloring & for the black outline!!! What do you think?
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v616/paolo13/robin.jpg

[darklogik]

First of all, This round is already producing some great work, good job!


DIMAGYAN: THANK YOU!!!!, I am an art director at an ad agency, so I know how to take critique for what it is ;). I have absolutely NO issues with people drawing on top of my sketches for the sake of betterment since I do hope to do this professionally soon.

I was considering all day changing my POV and angle to show her up against a tree, over looking a road with travelers on it, but know I think I may feel bad after all the time you took with your visual help.

Posted is the main reference I was working off of so show some reasons for the odd positions, and I do see the flaws I have. Keep em coming for this is currently my art school.

Thanks again!

[JessiBean]

skeeeeeetching so far... and working out some lighting.
I have a plan, even if it isn't clear yet.

woo, drawin sexy mangs :heart:

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[Angel Intheuk]

Great subject :D

Paolo13: I really like your take and the colours work well, eye catching.
Great design JessiBean (as always :D)

Here's a sketch i'm working on...

[Danbot386]

Here is an update with a bit of colour and texture. Just like to say aswell that when I saw the topic I thought it sounded pretty boring tbh. But Im loving this chow and seeing what everyone else is doing this week.

And would also like to say thanks to all the helpfull people on here. I reckon I have learnt more about drawing/painting from a few weeks on these forums than I have out of 6 months of college!

And on that note, any feedback and/or thoughts on my WIP would be very welcomed. :)

[Heliux]

still fanangling for the feel I want. ;|

any suggestions? how's my anatomy? - feel like I've been staring at it for too long. >< comments?


http://img16.imageshack.us/img16/326/menintightsbackup.jpg

[Jager]

classic topic can’t resist :)
Very cool entries already
http://www.torjager.se/temp/robin04.jpg

[darklogik]

Here is my second comp...

let me know which you guys like more.....

I feel this one tells more of the story and is more dynamic in a few ways, but it may not so I will look to you for input..

Thanks

[6 Sided]

Worked on it a little

http://i43.tinypic.com/2nuk6dh.jpg

[DIMAGYAN]

darklogik:Glad you find the sketches useful.Please don't feel bad if you do another composition or idea.Is normal to try different aproaches, besides i have fun thinking differents aproaches for those scketches(probably part of the action feeling carry to my own second version of RH now i think about it, if you think is too similar to your sketch please let me know and i will remove it).

I like your second version, it really show the story and plus you have the oportunity to show her design.There is some problems with the horse, specially the legs(too thick and the articulations are not quite right) also you could put her(R.Hood) feets on different levels of the terrain(perhaps a tree root for instance).Good work.

JessiBean:great work on the clothes, i really like your design.He is going for an ambush? great linework.

Jager: Very nice sketch.You go for a young Robin?Nice style.

6 Sided:You need to work on the proportions of the figure aswell on the placement of the different parts of the body.The head is too small and the hands are too big, for instance.Keep it up.

More comments later

[darklogik]

DIMAGYAN: First, thanks again! I do also like your number 2 with the more action. No worries about poses, inspiration inspires inspiration, thats why a group of artists is always stronger than the solo artist!

As for mine, The horse is a little off, but keep in mind Im going Clydesdale for the area of england that this takes place, so some of it is hair and their muscle structure, if that help the view point. If not than Im just off ;). Love to see where your is going, it has good movement and flow.

Lots of other good stuff and unique styles. I'll crit more when Im not supposed to be asleep for work the next day. And Jess, yours is kicking ass so far, really want to see your color pallet for this one.

[Ros1]

Hi all,
This is my first CHOW, highest time to practise a little bit character drawing...
I think it's great topic to start :)
A lot of nice sketches so far... Thats mine:

[Pixeltuner]

Jessi: Nice work as always but I somehow get the feeling you used a fashion model or similar for the pose. The way he sits looks almost like an ad. Just put 'suit 39,99', bow 15,49' on top of it and an H&M logo in the corner and it pretty much seals the deal ;)

[dwinbotp]

wip, gonna join you guys, Nice work Jessi :) sexy mangs FTW!!!

[Paolo13]

Sort of done with the black line... by the way this is just the back ground for Robin! He is not in the picture yet hi is still just a wip. Ciao

DIMAGYAN: I can see that you are very well skilled with the traditional media, hope your transition to digital goes fast and smooth...I am struggling a lot!!!!!! (I am a big fan of south American comic artist!!!! Breccia rules!!!!)

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v616/paolo13/robin2.jpg
ha ha... do I make the idea???
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v616/paolo13/robin3.jpg
updated!!!
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v616/paolo13/robin4-1.jpg
Final lay out sketch
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v616/paolo13/robin5.jpg
Robin Outline
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v616/paolo13/robin6.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v616/paolo13/robin7.jpg

[zoukka]

Almost finished with the linework of the character.

[Carnifex]

forests sure bring out the fun of light in people...:)
not quite happy with the overall tones yet.

do me all a favor,kick my ass to finish this!

[Sharkcellar]

Just posting some thumbs of ideas that I had. I'm trying really hard to come up with a unique portrayal of Mr. Hode. What dawned on me is that even though the whole central mythos of RH is his charity, very seldom is he seen portrayed as helping the poor, usually he's just some variant of a dashing rogue. So the latter sketches are the direction I think I'm going to go in, portraying him as a Jesus-like figure. Also the sheer ridiculousness of his story (staying uncaught and all that) always irked me, especially knowing how Nezumi Kozo ended up...

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nezumi_Kozo

[Paolo13]

Updated on page 2!!!!

[Sharkcellar]

This is the composition I'm going for. A very young Robin Hood (~16 yrs) is seen giving a wretched peasant some loot, as a beatific Friar Tuck looks on in admiration.

[Ros1]

Second wip.
If anyone has a moment to look at it... Which position do you think works better? I think i like more A one, becouse it seems to be more spatial... But i would love to hear your opinions...

[Hideyoshi]

Ros1: A looks better to me as well! The extra branch also adds nicely to the composition I think. But I'd do something about his left leg/foot posture, it does look a little 'funny'
Really digging the colors and lighting!

[NPlaxco]

Probably wont be able to finish but heres a sketchy start

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w9/artofdrownng/3-24-201033704PM.jpg?t=1269470702

[Ironbyte]

Ros1 - also like the look of A slightly more, but there is something about the arms/bow position in B that seems a bit more dynamic. great colours and lighting.

[thegrayslayer]

Looks great, Carnifex. Just darken the projection from the main character; top stuff!

~ Slayer

[thegrayslayer]

Ros1: 'B' for me. And... a face?

[Novbert]

Time to join :)
Some crits first

Danbot386: No offense, man, but as someone already mentioned: That pose is totally unrealistic. I'd highly recommend that you should change it. No, first try to stand in that pose for just ten seconds, and then change it. Putting the left knee on the ground can be enough. And put the lower half of the bow in front of the foot imho. People usually don't hold the bow behind their back.
Saleem: That first sketch rocks. I love the loosy style. Tons of personality there. I love how you rendered him in a kinda unusual way.
Revolution77:Nice start. I like the face. The color scheme is a bit boring and the main light source needs more definition but it's a strong start.
DIMAGYAN:Both first and second one looks solid. Somehow I like the first one a bit more - maybe it's just the face. On a second thought the storytelling in the second version isn't clear for me. He's dealing with something that's outside the picture which is kinda disturbing. And using three arrows is definitely an overkill.
darklogik: The second one is definitely better, nice storytelling idea. Only crit: The pose could be a bit more intense. It neither seems that she does everything to hide (the side of the bow is visible from the road) nor that she's about to attack those people (the pose of the legs is a bit too... static, maybe if you'd place them a little more apart)
Matt_B: That left leg definitely needs some rework the thigh is too long, the lower leg is too short. Holding the bow that way looks a bit unnatural for me too.
6 Sided: The character really suffers from some proportional issues, but also don't forget: you don't have a chance to get on poll if you don't show at least 3/4 of the character.
Suneater: Nice rendering, I love the large feather and the rendering so far, but big WARNING: Legs too short!! The distance between his crotch and the top of his head shouldn't be smaller then the distance between the crotch and the feet.
Feil Magnus: The pose looks weird and it's also unclear what he's doing. I'd do another sketch of the pose just to test other options.
zoukka: Nice exaggerated pose. Not that typical Robin Hood for sure. No real crit yet (just make sure that bow won't remain straight)
Obacmar: Interesting idea. I'd say there's nothing wrong with it so far. Maybe the character is too large in relation to the car. I'd suggest you should try to resize it to see how it looks.
shuzuko: Arrows of energy? sounds interesting. But the design and the pose is a bit boring so far. I'd certainly push it (also the colors) a bit more to make the idea clear.
ChaoticKnight: Now that's one hell of a start, man! I love the whole look of it. The only thing that's bugging me is the hair. It suggest that he flies in upward and left, though the pose suggest that he falls downward and right. Other than that it looks really great.
Paolo13:lovely cartoony character. Can't wait to see it finished. But: on those shaded wersions the stomach area looks really weird on almost every three of them. I'd say define the main light source first and save the fancy colored light sources for the finishing stages. That blue light is just not working.
JessiBean: Nice start as always. Will be interesting to see you drawing a male character :P
Angel Intheuk: simple, but not bad. I like the face. If you also do, make sure that you don't put too much more detail in there.
Heliux: Interesting face. Would be good to see what he's doing with his hand and why he holds his legs this way. The pose seems a bit weird at this stage
Jager:Woot, cool :) one of my favourites so far. Can't wait to see it finished.
Ros1: I love the mood. nothing to crit here so far. Keep it up, man!
dwinbotp:It's too hard to crit at this stage so I won't. Update, please ;)
Carnifex: Somehow he looks like a painter in front of a canvas. He even have a brush (the arrow) and a palette (the bag). I'd say get some ref on lightin conditions in woods. That yellow light looks unnatural.
Sharkcellar:Great thumbs, man. I like the second one in the first row, and the second in the second row. The Jesus idea sounds interesting - though those thumbnails are very hard to read. About your chosen composition: no offense but it looks a bit boring. maybe choosing the perspective a little bit (pushing it closer to the peasant's point of view, showing how he sees Robin) would be a good twist.

Well, that's all, folks. Here are my thumbs. Choose a number! Any number! ;)

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[Sharkcellar]

Ros1,

I like "B" better. In "A" that character looks like he would be a dwarf if he stretched his legs out.

Novbert,

Thanks for the crit. That's a really good idea! The layout just came to me today, but I can definitely change the composition to be stronger. Thanks.

[Kat444]

Ros1 - I think I would like A more if you lengthen his legs, otherwise it is B for me.
Novbert - I am leaning towards #2. I like the idea of the small crossbows. Looking forward to seeing which one you choose.

All I have time for at the moment! Looking good everyone!

[Jager]

Ros1 Very strong pic ! B looks better to me, his pose there is almost like a panther leaning in ready to jump his pray. That tension is gone in A if u ask me. Also anatomy of the stretched out leg in A isn’t really working. Its too short compared to the other leg.

[darklogik]

Ros1: I agree with Jager, I think B is more dramatic, maybe just a bit more center balance on the body but, in my opinion its a stronger piece.
Novbert: Thanks, I am planning on adjusting the legs a bit and making her a little more dynamic(if I can). As for yours I like 5 and 8, as I feel them to be more dynamic. Cheers!

[Sharkcellar]

I have a question pertaining to the nature of these pieces. A full pose is required, no? This'll be the first CHOW I've submitted for (I got shut out on the kitsune one).

[darklogik]

ReRead the rules at the beginning, good Idea to show at least 2/3rds of the character.

[darklogik]

Here are a few adjustment to the image, Trying to decide on the color pallet and going to stay away from using any black and white in the image to avoid the muddy look. Any one have any tips on painting in the messy style that still looks refined?

thanks

[Jager]

http://www.torjager.se/temp/robin05.jpg

[Sharkcellar]

This is a new composition idea. Is it stronger?

[Heliux]

Ros1 I like B more. A's a little more dynamic, but feels a tad off-AMAZING color use though! :D

Novbert I think 8 stuck me as standing out the most- but it does remind me of Prince of Thieves. 2 is also interesting.

Sharcellar I'm curious to see what you'll do with the background. I like the character being engaged in dialogue-makes it more cinematic.

darklogik I'd agree with Novbert on the first one, but she is leaning up against a tree (I'd imagine being a skinny as possible) -but a dynamic pose wouldn't hurt.

for whatever this is worth! :blahblah:

http://img196.imageshack.us/img196/1594/fordark.jpg

I remember coming across a tutorial on soft and hard edges on the different areas of light and focus-in the reference and tips forum SOMEWHERE. ;\ -other than that I'd recommend checking out some impressionist color styles. They work from the back to the front putting wet on wet medium. All about speed. -Or you could google David Levey -I think he's got some tutorials and brushes up on Imagine FX. Really depends on the speciffic "look" you mean. Happy hunting.

[Ithoual]

Hi, im trying to make a Robin Hood gerbil ! I'm still hesitating on the compo and now i start the serious part : color!

Nice job all and good luck : )

[darklogik]

First of all thank guys! Love the crits and suggestions, It really helps!


Heliux: Thanks you again, i see what you were showing and have adjusted to reflect it. It looks and feels alot better. I had already done alot of paint before you made the suggestions, trying my own loose technique, I will be researching the others for my next project.

Ithoual: Looks freaking Awesome... I Love it, great concept and very good use of contrast. Can't wait till its done.

Here is my update. I have not used any black or white in the piece even though some area have become very dark they are still of color. :rocker:

Hit me with your thoughts, My time is limited so I have to move fast.

Thanks Again!

[ArtByManon]

Sort of done with the black line... by the way this is just the back ground for Robin! He is not in the picture yet hi is still just a wip. Ciao

DIMAGYAN: I can see that you are very well skilled with the traditional media, hope your transition to digital goes fast and smooth...I am struggling a lot!!!!!! (I am a big fan of south American comic artist!!!! Breccia rules!!!!)



I LOVE your characters - but i'm surprised that your robin is bigger (in stature) than little john - i mean, he's not as tall but he looks much stronger. isn't little john meant to be the strong one?
I love the style though very european, just like what I see when I go to the con's in france.

[ArtByManon]

First of all thank guys! Love the crits and suggestions, It really helps!


Heliux: Thanks you again, i see what you were showing and have adjusted to reflect it. It looks and feels alot better. I had already done alot of paint before you made the suggestions, trying my own loose technique, I will be researching the others for my next project.

Ithoual: Looks freaking Awesome... I Love it, great concept and very good use of contrast. Can't wait till its done.

Here is my update. I have not used any black or white in the piece even though some area have become very dark they are still of color. :rocker:

Hit me with your thoughts, My time is limited so I have to move fast.

Thanks Again!

darklogik - i like the pose and story of this image - but my only crit as it stands is to get some ref of horses, cos at the moment the horse looks like a wooden one. I know horses are difficult (i paint horse portraits regularly for people), but I think it would add that little extra if you used some ref for it, even if it is going to be sketchy in the background?
Other than that, love the pose.

[Suneater]

@Novbert:

The distance between his crotch and the top of his head shouldn't be smaller then the distance between the crotch and the feet.

surely you mean the other way around?

and 2, definitely baddass.

@Everybody else: Ooh goodie, this is getting a good un'

Might be able to post some coloured renders later today.

[acb]

Ithoual - nice one :D i was using the "animal robin hood" thing too ,tho mine is gonna be a cheeta ,that is if ill be able to finish it :D
will post something soon...hopefully :D

[dwinbotp]

update :)

[Paolo13]

I LOVE your characters - but i'm surprised that your robin is bigger (in stature) than little john - i mean, he's not as tall but he looks much stronger. isn't little john meant to be the strong one?
I love the style though very european, just like what I see when I go to the con's in france.

??? Well I am happy u like it, but Robin is not yet in the drawing. I still have a lot do do to this entrance. I do not think I will be able to finish it, but I will do my best!!!!!

NOVBERT: Thanks, I am working on it now!!! I hope I will be able to fix it.

[The Whistler]

Hey, awesome topic! Too bad I don't have time this week, there's a 15 page translation that has to be done :(

Anyways, I just had to comment on a few:

Revolution77 - that's an awesome facial expression you have! Just watch the balance, he's leaning to the left a bit (our left), probably because the sword is not in the middle. Great work regardless :)

DIMAGYAN - I love yours, I like the pose on the newest sketch but I like him better with a beard like on the first sketch. Anyways, how ever you decide to do him in the end it looks like it'll rock :D

Jager - loving it! :D

Paolo13 - Oooh nice! I'm just a bit confused on where the blue light is coming from since you have very little blue in your bg but your line work is great.

Ros1 - I like A better :)

Ithoual - This is awesome! :D

[zoukka]

So I'm off to colouring. Let's see if the time will run out as usual with my pieces. But I had fun with this one, so it's not so bad even if I miss the vote. The most important thing is to just draw...

[ArtByManon]

??? Well I am happy u like it, but Robin is not yet in the drawing. I still have a lot do do to this entrance. I do not think I will be able to finish it, but I will do my best!!!!!

NOVBERT: Thanks, I am working on it now!!! I hope I will be able to fix it.

Aaaah!!! I'm sorry Paolo!
The guy on my left is my favourite - he's massive! I hope you do finish it, I'd love to see the whole gang.

[ArtByManon]

My idea for Robin Hood (I live in the area he was famous for coming from!!) just had to do this CHOW - will be my first one too. I was gonna do the COW, but don't have the time, but since this one is monday.. well, I thought i'd have a bash.

So far (photo ref of my own for the horse), very rough, but will add the face etc later.

http://img263.imageshack.us/img263/3295/robinhoodw.jpg

[MadGorilla]

Guess i'll try too. Heres my Robin.

[ArtByManon]

Guess i'll try too. Heres my Robin.

Hunky!!

Looks like you and me are newbies to this together!

[Paolo13]

Updated page 2

[Dave_Lynch]

here's my work thus far. ill have to finish tomorrow if im going to be able to get it in for the deadline.

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[Onisan]

here are some ideations I did and my WIP after I decided on a thumbnail! Well what shoul I say... even famous figures have to do it!

I usually start with black and white and colour it with an overlay layer... but I'll try it different this time :)

[JessiBean]

Dave Lynch - love the style, I think he looks a little sinister, tho. Maybe a looser, action-y pose?
Mad Gorilla - an awesome drawing, curious to see how you're going to finish/render this. I might turn the foot on the left (his right) out to the left a little, having both of them dead on to the viewer seems awkward to me.
ArtbyManon - I really like the pose of the horse and the lighting on it so far... I think the head is a little large compared to the body, tho.


more progress from me:

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[Sharkcellar]

Onisan,

Riot! :assspank:

[Novbert]

update
still not sure how to place his legs

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[deftonys]

again few month since last post... :S

I always draw something relating to the topic but not enough. I always drift away from the theme...

I had a day off from my dayjob... so I but my spare time in good use and used it in CHOW :P

here's my take on robin hood !
I wanted to portray him in stealty assasin like character. He moves in shadows like a real thief does !! inspiration from old classic game thief I and II

i will try to push this more forward with tones and colours and BG. if time allows me to :)

in mean time crituques and comments are most welcomed !

[1chains1]

Coming in a bit late, but can't let bean have all the fun :)

The starting sketch:
I think the nose is a tad bit large, will scale down.
http://i305.photobucket.com/albums/nn229/1chains1/robinhoodcopy.png

[applecheeks]

Starting with the pose... which took way too long to figure out. Played around with a few options but this one seemed like the best compromise between showing off the character and dynamism.

[klortho]

1chains1
-dig the character's face already.

Trying to learn a line-based approach in PS here.
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[drobyazko]

really wanted to at least sketch this CHOW after seeing this topic, so here it is, done today. i may or may not finish it (probably won't be able to) but at least i got a sketch in.

http://i600.photobucket.com/albums/tt81/mistresshawky/robbinhood1.jpg

[Danbot386]

So, wonder if anybody has any ideas on what I can do with this leg to make the pose more realistic. Ive thought about having him on one knee, but not sure if it working. As always, Im open to suggestions.

[Jager]

Danbot386 try first solving the hip, direction , then the legs will be easier

[Revolution77]

Novbert, Danbot386 and the Whistler- thanks for compliments and the crits, I'll keep those in mind for sure.

here's some futher work from tonight.

http://i220.photobucket.com/albums/dd62/Revolution-77/robinhood2.jpg

[Lightmode108]

yea heres my entry
yup

[mongreldesigns]

I was thinking he has a ghillie suit.

[Sharkcellar]

flipped, and added the grisaille...

[H4WK]

jumpin in.

Danbot386:
Down on one knee is probably a good idea. Maybe try turning the leg in (less leg spread). Try getting in the pose yourself, in front of a mirror if possible. That can answere a lot of questions.

[darklogik]

Just wanted to get some feed back on the color sections that are a bit more refined on her. Adding blues green and purples a bit more than normal. Any suggestions for color and lighting would be very appreciated!

THANKS!
:rocker:

[Feil Magnus]

Another wip, crits welcome.

[ArtByManon]

Dave Lynch - love the style, I think he looks a little sinister, tho. Maybe a looser, action-y pose?
Mad Gorilla - an awesome drawing, curious to see how you're going to finish/render this. I might turn the foot on the left (his right) out to the left a little, having both of them dead on to the viewer seems awkward to me.
ArtbyManon - I really like the pose of the horse and the lighting on it so far... I think the head is a little large compared to the body, tho.


more progress from me:

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Thanks Jessibean - I love yours too - love the lighting,a lthough i preferred the more serious facial expression to the benign one you've got at the moment. I rather liked the seriousness of the first sketch. I love the depth too.

The horse's head is too big or the bloke? I took the photo of the rider with a wide angle lens, so it has that slightly forced perspective look to it (i quite like that) but for sure, the head of the dude i'd scribbled in the last one was too big, bizarrely, the horses wasn't - compared with the photo anyway.
However, here it is so far - new head on robin, thanks to my fella!

http://img696.imageshack.us/img696/667/robinhood2.jpg

This is my ref photo (Andalusian stallion that my friend owns)
http://img406.imageshack.us/img406/3692/horsesmallweb.jpg

[ArtByManon]

Just wanted to get some feed back on the color sections that are a bit more refined on her. Adding blues green and purples a bit more than normal. Any suggestions for color and lighting would be very appreciated!

THANKS!
:rocker:

Darklogik - I think i'd maybe add a little colour to her cheeks or something like that, at the moment she looks a bit pale. Otherwise, I can't make a good enough comment cos I can't see the whole piccy - the lighting looks nice here to me.

[Mr Monster]

Just wanted to get some feed back on the color sections that are a bit more refined on her. Adding blues green and purples a bit more than normal. Any suggestions for color and lighting would be very appreciated!

THANKS!
:rocker:

Hi,
I think her right knee looks to well lit compared to the rest of that side of her body. Also it looks like the arrow has 2 sets of fletchings and her fingers should be on the string not the shaft of the arrow. It would also be more common to use three fingers (with the index above the fletchings and the next two below).

[Suneater]

I've gotta run to work, but here's what I've got so far, let me know what you think.

http://i263.photobucket.com/albums/ii147/patrickkod/RobinHood-SmoothCriminal.jpg

[applecheeks]

So, wonder if anybody has any ideas on what I can do with this leg to make the pose more realistic. Ive thought about having him on one knee, but not sure if it working. As always, Im open to suggestions.

I did a quick sketch over your drawing as a suggestion for what might be the problem. I think it would help you to figure out the perspective since that affects where the legs are grounded. :)

[Cam Sykes]

going for a near future robin. here's the initial stages.

Such awesome work so far, makes it intimidating to post.

[ArtByManon]

going for a near future robin. here's the initial stages.

Such awesome work so far, makes it intimidating to post.

Don't be intimidated - I really like this concept, the mohican type hairdo and the crossbow. Looking forward to seeing it finished...

[dwinbotp]

Finally able to plop down a few comments, hope i won't miss anyone, if I do, I apologise.

Ros1 I love the colors you used and the pose is something I'd take on myself, looking real good atm.keep it up!
Jager Beautiful style and take on the character, wanting to see more soon.
Ithoual Very cute concept, looking forward to your colors :)
zoukka hehehe, the pose is a little extreme, wish i thought of it. keep at it!
MadGorilla Lovely sketch, and since you started working some green into it, I can't help but see the Green Arrow. :)
Dave Lynch Very stylized take on the subject, which is cool btw.
Onisan LOL can't say i wanna see it in full colored detail but definitely new! :D
Jessi Bean lovely colors Jessi as usual. I do hope you add more sexy to you mang :)
Novbert If you can't put you finger on the leg position, maybe you just need to take a look at the other excellent thumbs you did previously, so many choices :)
Deftonys I like the roughness and the details on the character. keep on going!
applecheeks great pose for starters.
1chains1 great sketch.
klortho another cartoon of the hero bandit. looks cool!
drobyazko It's good the topic makes you come out and post, keep looking at refs whenever possible and work it! :)
Revolution77 Love it man! wolfskin = badass :D
lightmode108 liking the pose, make sure you show the character, at least up to the knees(CHOW rules)
Sharkcellar comp's looking great, I hope you finish! Is Robin female too?
H4WK really looking nice atm, I want to see more updates.
darklogik I can't provide sound advice but by the look of things, it's getting better and better @post. keep it up! :)
Feil Magnus very different, looking forward to see the final piece.
ArtByManon looking great! make the horse bigger, just my 2 cents. keep on going!
Cam Sykes you like 'em futuristic stuff man? :) very cool concept!

Will post my final tomorrow. see you guys on the finals thread.

[Heliux]

yep-got my basic comp down. I've been doing head studies with a Burn Hogarth book and Manley's/Zhanglu's videos. If anyone knows some good study material-send it my way! :D

Looking good everyone! Can't wait to see he final turnout!

lol-Frazetta trees
http://img514.imageshack.us/img514/1724/menintights.jpg

[Sharkcellar]

dwinbotp,

No, it's a he. I'm just making him very young and angelic, not so macho. He's more like the youthful idealist who's been taken under wing by a benevolent friar. Thanks for the compliment!

[metaphysiks]

been years since i posted anything. been paying attention to whats going on though. had to give this one a shot. very first chow. unfortunately, dont have time for paint ups but i wanted to give a shot to designing some characters. hope i am posting this correctly.

keep up the good work everyone.

[Ironbyte]

Kind of liked the idea of portraying the darker side of robbing the rich...

Not sure about the posture yet, comments/crits more than welcome.

[ArtByManon]

been years since i posted anything. been paying attention to whats going on though. had to give this one a shot. very first chow. unfortunately, dont have time for paint ups but i wanted to give a shot to designing some characters. hope i am posting this correctly.

keep up the good work everyone.

I absolutely LOVE this. Incredible lines - how do you make them so smooth/steady?

[MadGorilla]

Thanks for comments dwinbotp and Jessi Bean
Little update.
http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a119/Qrpitza/rr1.jpg

[darklogik]

Everyones looking good, Busy working but Noticed something wanted to say real fast.

MadGorilla: Looks great! COming along well. Just wanted to note you should check your angles on the bow before you go to far. The areas around the grip of the bow seem to be going straight down, but the depth of the bow and angle of it the points on the grip may need to be coming more forward.

Back to work, catch you all later.

[kabarsa]

Great theme, so I decided to participate. Always loved to look at CHOW threads =) My sketch.

[ImaGEEnation]

Great stuff guys! I went with the 'normal' Robin Hood running away from the rich people's army! Those bastards! just giving it a twist of my own design here and there. This is about 10 hrs of work, I was going to leave in just black and white, but I thought I'd color it too. So I'll post the colors soon. Cheers!

[Danbot386]

Ive fixed the leg (hopefully) and extended the body slightly. Hope I get to finish it, but Ive been given my final project for college and have to get the brief written by monday. Really want to get this finished though :(

[kabarsa]

Update

[Jason Rainville]

Hey guys, just a very broad critique that applies to a few of the entries;

The "proper" way to draw a bow (draw as in knocking and bringing the arrow back) has the arrow against the side of the bow opposite the arm drawing it. Many of the medieval paintings were incorrect, with the arrow and draw hand on the same side. There are a few different ways to draw a bow, but this is likely the way robin would have done it.

Just thought I'd letcha know :)

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[Jager]

young Robin taking aim
http://www.torjager.se/temp/gf/robin08.jpg

ImaGEEnation Beautiful !
Danbot386 looking much better, god job
kabarsa nice update, maybe the head is a bit to big compared to the body if its a full grown man

[DIMAGYAN]

DIMAGYAN: I can see that you are very well skilled with the traditional media, hope your transition to digital goes fast and smooth...I am struggling a lot!!!!!! (I am a big fan of south American comic artist!!!! Breccia rules!!!!)


Thanks.Actually is digital.It's just the pencil brush with paper texture in SAI.

And yes, A.Breccia works are amazing! I also lilke many of the works from Solano Lopez, Domingo Mandrafina,Altuna.I haven't read too many italian comics, but a couple of creators i like are H.Pratt, S.Toppi and G.Crepax

Nice style on your Robin and supportive characters.I really like the drawings and the inking.I think a more simple colouring, would benefit your image.But this is just my taste i guess.Good work, looking forward for your entry

[1chains1]

Update:
http://i305.photobucket.com/albums/nn229/1chains1/robinhoodcopy-1.png

[Paolo13]

Dimagyan: Yes I realized you are using digital. U named many grate artists!!! I feel like an era is ending!!! The monsters of comics are fading away, giving space to the new digital kids!!!
Yes, I opted for a simple coloring, but I do not know if I will be able do color them all, I hope.

This is my Robin.
By the way, today I had no spare tips for my wacom pen, so I found on the internet that U can replace it by using a toothpick, and it works perfectly!!! The actual feeling of the wood on the tablet is quite nice.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v616/paolo13/robin8.jpg

[Obacmar]

Hey :)

I thought I would post it all to show whats going on. My 1st try was looking purty crappy, and when I saw all the great entries with awesome action, I decided for a total re-do. Still on the the RB/Mad Max cross, and I love the car. Changed to night scene, it will be lit by the cars chasing them. Trying to keep it simple.
ltr
:)

[deftonys]

update...

damn i'm runnig out of time... "today" and tomorrow i have to attend a trade show to advertise products of our company... how boring compared to this <3

there's some real cool wips rolling in... keep it rolling quys !!!

[Daxtor]

Hey hey hey!
I've been following for a while and now I'll try to jump into this CHOW. Lots of super nice images so far, hope to see them all being completed :)

Here is the first WIP sketch of my version of Robin Hood. My goal is to make him less nimble and fit and more grizzled and fearsome instead. Tomorrow I will clean up the linework and start blocking him out.

http://conceptart.org/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=940581&stc=1&d=1269656719

Let me know if I'm posting this correctly, thanks :)

[drobyazko]

didn't expect it'd happen but i spent all of yesterday night coloring my pic (instead of studying for a test...). i'm going for a more wanted postery kind of thing, experminting with a different style. going to add the words later. critiques welcome.

http://i600.photobucket.com/albums/tt81/mistresshawky/robbinhood10.jpg

[JessiBean]

drobyazko - something seems off about your proportions - the head looks large, and the hands and feet look small. The legs may be a little short, too? Do you have a reference you are working from? If not, get someone to pose for you like that, it will help work out proportions. And see if you can work in some dynamic folds on the fabric to show how he is stretching his arm up and back, etc.
Daxtor - maybe it's just me, but I don't see any image in your post.
deftonys - I like your line quality (almost seems old-school Burton-esque) His hands look really small to me, and he seems to be stretched out length-wise.
Obacmar - this new pose is nice and dynamic, but I think you may be pretty far off the brief with this one - I don't see anything on this to tell me you're reinterpreting Robin Hood. It's a girl with a gun jumping off a car. Maybe reel it back in some.
Paolo 13 - I really, really love the style on this, and the attitude. I don't think I have anything to add, I just really like this.
1chains1 - I like that you're going for something moody (very Batman-esque). The face seems off - I think the eyes may be too far away from the nose and mouth. Also, try flipping your canvas, it looks like everything may be ever-so-subtlely be sliding upwards to the right, and flipping will make this instantly apparent.
Jager - I love it... nothing to add, really, but I think this is an awesome character and a charming drawing.
Kabarsa - Cool piece,but your figure is listing off to the right instead of being centered over his feet. Try flipping your canvas.
Mad Gorilla - nice update, love the feet.


Some progress from me...

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[drobyazko]

JessiBean - no, i didn't use ref for it, i sketched it out during class while waiting for everyone to finish up and i'm pretty sure that if i stood up and posed like that to take a pic of myself i'd get a few weird looks. but i'll do taht now that i have time and no witnesses. :)

[Sharkcellar]

coloring...

[Jager]

drobyazko Nice picture, I agree with JessiBean. Also try to think about the depth in your drawing.
Obacmar Awesome action in your pictures! love the angle
JessiBean Stunning work as always! your Robin looks more like a poet and a dreamer than a outlaw and thief, but that’s absolutely no critique :)

deftonys Very nice picture and beautiful details, I think the angle of legs and feet are a bit awkward,
The sense of weight is not totally there.
I could not resist playing with the liquefy tool in ps to try suggest some
adjustments.
Hope you don’t mind and it might be of some help.
also u might want to have some contrapposto in your poses
http://www.torjager.se/temp/gf/cgdggu24-paintover.jpg

[darklogik]

Couple reviews.

ArtByManon:: Stunning work! your horse is amazing, so much so, you re-inspired me to redo my horse. can not wait.
MadGorilla:Other than what I mentioned earlier, I love it. Great style and very masculine. keep it up. :lounge:
Dave_Lynch:Very cool style.. Hope you finish!
1chains1:Very cool! Love the batman darkness. I think it seems more assassin than Hood, but that just me. good work.
Revolution77:Very cool, The more down and out days twards the end it seems. Maybe accent the bad eye more if he is not just winking? Good job!
H4WK: I love your sketch and the dramatic lighting. Hope to see the progress!
Feil Magnus:Nice perspective, very unique! Other than the hand seems a bit to close / big, I think it rocks.
Suneater: Really cool! I love the colors and the lighting. He seems to be bowing out after some destruction. Nice!
Heliux: Very nice positioning and layout, looks cool. Good work!
metaphysiks: Awesome Style! Very "Grape Ape" looking. Super fun.
gloombunny: I really like it. Very dark. You seem to be improving from your last piece. I think a little more stark lighting would help pop him out a bit. Nice Work.
Paolo13:SOme of your coolest character work I've seen. I would LOVE to see you do a novel or comic in this style, I would soooo buy it! GREAT WORK!
JessiBean: Amazing work again! as usual. I actually love the fact that he looks more serene, I think it helps solidify and justify the Devious acts he does on others behalf. Love IT!

Sorry for those of you I missed. Been another 20 hour day and I need to get to bed.

Here is my update. Work on some of the loose areas and redid the victims from a better perspective I think. Looking for comments and critiques as I had no reference for Robyn, managed to find a good horse ref. though.

Thanks!

[GriNGo]

Looking awesome metaphysiks!

[tokotewhero]

wooo awesome work coming through! great variations in styles and approaches. really good to see.

once again im jumping in late in the game. see how we go.

-Toko

[Vaejoun]

Now looking at all the pics I am getting sad for not beeing really good in painting humans T_T

The mouse robin hood is one of my favorites so far. but on the other hand, they are all really amazing.

[Paolo13]

OK I think I am done on this!!! I would like to comment but no time today!!!! Sorry, will next time!!!
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v616/paolo13/Chow194_paolo13.jpg

[Abrodos]

Cool works so far! Haven't been able to work on it until today, though. Here's my WIP, and some comments.

MadGorilla. Love the "macho man" thing, and the light. Be careful with perspective, both in the bow, on the arm holding the string and on the raised leg.

Kabarsa: It looks like you've ended up painting all the silver parts in the same gray, and the same with brown, etc. On the previous wip things, although blurry, looked a lot better, because light and colour works in "patches".

Jager: Cool work. apart from the direction of the leg not matching the log direction, one of the best entries so far.

Paolo13: Absolutely love this entry. I think the arrows are a bit distracting, though.

JessiBean: Astounding image, as always. Be careful with the readability of the character. Maybe you could use that beautiful yellow light in the face, in order to make it stand out more.

Sharkcellar: Cool concept, although I find the monk a bit distracting. He could have some relation with what's happening (even if it was only a look).

Darklogik: Cool composition, At first I was going to do something like that. I think the horizon line for the character perspective is way lower than the one for the right side of the image. Also, Robin's right leg (the one in our left) seems to have a too long thigh.

[thegrayslayer]

My Hood. Must remember to post it in the Final thread when it's set up. WIP shots also.

~Slayer

[EpicKey]

Hey paolo13 could you tell me how did you achieve these lines???? O_O
awesome

[B u r l]

love this topic. i'll get around to colouring soon i think

[Suneater]

Can't find anymore flaws to work out of this so I'm calling it done. Tired of looking at it anyway. If any of you still spots something, please let me know so I can fix it anyway ;), I would post crits but my internet connection keeps screwing up, so I can't see any pics >.<. Gah, maybe tommorow...

http://i263.photobucket.com/albums/ii147/patrickkod/RobinHood-SmoothCriminal-1.jpg

[darklogik]

Redoing to bow area, I got inspired to give a tribute reference to Disney's Robinhood. Although it may not be the coolest version of Robinhood to some of you, it is probably the first time you heard the story and alot of the fame around the story was rejuvenated by Disney's version. So here is my Fox Bow for my Robyn Hood.

Thanks

[darklogik]

I think there is something wrong with the forums?? The level above this is not showing or registering page 6, It has my last login still at 1:52 am this morning and alot of images are not showing up. It also show only me viewing this thread which I have never seen only on person here alone... ever...

[Paolo13]

Abrodos: Yes, I thought so to, there was a sword to but I took it off, I might reduce the number of arrows, or take them away all together.

Epickey: I am using a regular intuos2 tablet with a common brush, not to soft, in order to keep the flow regular. I work the lines at size 3. It is quite simple and natural for me, I am happy they are getting a good response.

Darklogik: I think is a problem for everyone, I did not use the attachment manager for uploading my last Robin.

[ScribbleHEAD]

Robin hood for your viewing pleasure - mainly set out to do a cpativating character that would work without having to go the 'action' way ;).

I really dig the early hollywod takes on Robin hood, goofy yet cool, dunno if i managed to hit it, but hey it's done! :P

I'm sorry that i didn't have alot of time to post progress due to work and deadlines, but i attached a small 'step-by-step' image, didn't include the thumbnails i did though, they're all on paper :S

Edit: Just noticed that the right glove need-a-fixing, but i'll do that tomorrow :P

Progress
http://users.cybercity.dk/~dsl59684/2010/step_by_step.jpg

Final
http://users.cybercity.dk/~dsl59684/2010/Chow%23194_ScribbleHEAD.jpg

[Heliux]

alright. how does the arm look gents? I've always had a little trouble with foreshortening. I'm also trying to avoid the over saturation look, but yeah. highlights are in prematurely anyways. If you see anything else, please take the time! :)

http://img43.imageshack.us/img43/1724/menintights.jpg

[daroz]

hi, great pictures !:)

here is my attempt:

http://img694.imageshack.us/img694/1563/robin3.jpg

[darklogik]

MAN!!! Finally starting to feel a little better about my skills, then all the pros come out of the wood work with BAM! :rocker:

Im impressed.

Here is an update where I am at right now. Love some crits!

Thanks

[Revolution77]

http://i220.photobucket.com/albums/dd62/Revolution-77/robinhoodWIP3.jpg

[Obacmar]

Hey yo!
Update on my wip. Made some changes on the anatomy although the shoulders still look a little wide, going for lighting anyways. Backlit with the blue ambient fill.

JessiBean I dunno. I repect your opinion but I do think this is a fine interpretation of a female post-apocalyptic robin hood. But I did take your criticisms seriously, and added some green, a feather, and more Gothic type leather garb. Thx

[Ferx]

Everybody, really great works and concepts!! I enjoyed a lot watching this CHOW :D and I cant resist to give a try to the Robin Hood concept, a bit late but hope to have some time to finish :) The initial sketch and idea :D

[kabarsa]

Jager - thank you for advice. I tried to fix it.
JessiBean - thank you. I rotated it a little. Hope it'll help. Your image is just brilliant 0_0 Foreground, background, reflexive lighting and colors and all the stuff looks amazing combined :0
Abrodos - I'll try to fix it. Thank you.

[gdlr]

Great works everybody :)
My contribution :

[Cam Sykes]

Darklogik: I rekon you could fade out the approaching guys on horses a bit, maybe less detail and not so sharp jsut to push them into the background more. And also knocking back the saturation on the foliage and their clothing around them might help too. Because the focal point needs to be very much on the character.


I decided to spend more time on getting the lines right before getting too ambitious and jumping into the rendering. Usually problems jump out at me after I post.

[Paolo13]

Cam Sykes: I do not know how much you are planning to change wen you color, but for now I noticed these flows:
1. The scarf look a bit "solid" and not soft.
2. You could work a bit on how the shirt bends on the arms
3. The back part of the crossbow appears to have a different prospective from the front part.

[Spacecat]

Hello all! I came across this webpage today and fell in love with it :)
Here's my wip, I'm a bit stuck. All critiques are more than welcome. :D

[Stinger88]

Amazing work guys. Tons of variety!

Thought I'd have a crack at the CHAR for a change. Here's what I got done today.

C&C welcome.

[darklogik]

Here is my (almost) Final render. Anyone sees anything that need adjusting, would be cool.
Let me know before I post to finals.

Thanks.

[zoukka]

Darklogik: the riders are way too big next to the horses. Should be easily fixed.

[Spacecat]

darklogik - i love this entry! especially the costume and bow, simply amazing.
The only thing i can see that needs a bit of tweaking is her right arm. I think its a little short. Maybe its the angle, but it doesn't look like she's bending it.

Other than that, I think it's fantastic! :)

[Paolo13]

Darklogik: It is looking good, love the grass and flowers. But what is that black object floating next to the first rider? And I think that the tree is way to wide and verry kind of vertical texture, but this is just a personal taste. Ciao

[darklogik]

Thanks Guys.

The dark objects is another archer preparing for the impending ambush. Didn't think it was that hard to tell, I may need to revised it. The tree is based on the Tree in They believe is the actual Sherwood forest area. Unfortunately I think Im out of time to do to many more adjustments but Ill work on the Merry man in the BG.

The image is of the "Major Oak" which is believed to be used by Hood back in the day.

[JanJager]

Some relay grate entries in this round.
Going for a wip in the last minute.

[FearlessFosdick]

This is a cheat since I've been drawing this version of Robin Hood for the last 3 years. Just for fun though,
http://www.stevelec.vip.warped.com/images/transfer/2010-01-06.jpg (http://www.muchthecomic.com)

[ArtByManon]

Here is my (almost) Final render. Anyone sees anything that need adjusting, would be cool.
Let me know before I post to finals.

Thanks.

Really lovely - and the horses look great - really good sense of depth too.

By the way, that photo of the tree in Sherwood is here (i live in Nottingham!), there are lots of legends around, nobody will know for sure even if Robin Hood really existed, but i say there's never a good story without a root somewhere right?
The tree is nearly a thousand years old!

[ArtByManon]

Here is my (almost) Final render. Anyone sees anything that need adjusting, would be cool.
Let me know before I post to finals.

Thanks.

PS, another thing - only a pain in the ass thing too - but the bow that your hood is using, wouldn't be able to bend (I LOVE the design though with the carving in it), its too rigid to flex with the drawing of the bow. (doesn't really matter though since its aesthetically lovely!).

[Kat444]

Darklogik - The only thing I see that bothers me is the lighting on her right thumb. I don't think it would have quite that much light hitting it. You might say it sticks out like a sore thumb! Ha! Sorry... Couldn't resist. :) The rest of her is beautiful though. Really like the design on the bow and loved the story you came up with!

[klortho]

Mine turned out to be a kind of Flash animation cell thingy.
http://fc09.deviantart.net/fs70/f/2010/087/e/d/Robin_Hood_by_klortho.jpg

[Danbot386]

Here is as far as I can take this chow, unless I can conjure up a few spare hours to finish it off. Would very much like it critted to hell (but in a nice way that wouldnt involve tears). Personally, I am happy with the design, sort of what I was aiming for. But I am instantly humbled after looking at what everyone else has created!

Anyway, just a few quick comments on the last page or 2

darklogic You are spongebob darklogic pants! You seem to absorb all crits and suggestions that come youre way and act on them superbly. IMHO each chow you produce is better than the last.

paolo13 Love the character, but there is something about the bow and arrows that is putting me off. Would of loved to of seen the version you was going to create with the merry men :).

suneater Makes me think Robin hood/V for vendetta for some reason. Not a bad thing! I think the only thing you need to work on is getting the folds and flows of the clothing looking right. But like I said with darklogic, this weeks entry is better than last weeks IMHO.

scribblehead The trailing foot looks a little off, could just be me though. Still 100x better than anything I could produce :).

daroz nice pose!

revolution77 Dont know if its just me, but the face seems to have lost that character that I mentioned before. Much more serious looking. Think its the facial hair maybe?

obacmar Have to say that I instantly think "mad maxine chow" and wouldnt guess it had anything to do with robin hood. But on the other hand I have to give a thumbs up for being original and thinking outside the box. And while sometimes you might miss the brief, your ability to do the unexpected should be congratulated.

would do more, but.....too....tired....to.....type........

[darklogik]

WOW, Thanks for all the feedback this round, Its realllllyyyy helping! Im going to adjust the final a little more that I have posted.

klortho: Cool style, looks nice. I would suggest to tie it all together, you should redo the grass and flower area to be more cartoonish and outlined like the rest of the piece. It seem to not fit the style. Good work!

[Cam Sykes]

Paolo13: thanks alot for the really helpful crit. I've made a few changes now. Even though the lines will all be gone in the painting process I definately want to get them in the right place.

[Carnifex]

final for now.
had a bunch of other stuff come up over the weekend so it's not as polished as i'd liked. still rather happy.
any glaring mistakes?

[darklogik]

Fixed my final, Added tension slots to the bow and fixed the thumbs position and brightness. Thanks for all the feed back, Its been wonderful.

[Brunob]

shit !
started today
wip n

http://img534.imageshack.us/img534/521/wiprobinhood.jpg

[Brunob]

omg it is practically same context of @darklogic /\
=o

[GriNGo]

progress so far...

[Collywobbles]

Man I always miss these but not this time. Going for an old Robin, take that Sheriff!

942660

[zoukka]

Hmm I'll post these here too for critics. I noticed that it was a mistake to try and apply some sort of realistic lighting to this image. My style is a bit comical so it just didn't work.

EDIT: I quickly made a more cartoony version of this. Which of them do you guys like more?? I'm completely blind to it by now.

[Spacecat]

Here is mine again, tried to make the forest a bit more tame compared to Mr. Robin himself. I want him to pop out more, any ideas? any critiques would be really helpful, I'm a bit stuck :/