Concepting challenge. 04/24 *new topic*

[Sinix]

I like the whole vs. thread thing you got going on.. but I would like to make something that is more oriented on creative designing.. mainly character design, with some scenery design, mechanical design, really just anything conceptual... focusing more on making solid designs than anything. Anyway, I'm looking for 1-3 people who wanna go at this with me. I figure having a few people might work better, as even if one person is MIA, things could still chug along.. yet still keep it small enough so we could feel a good amount of motivation and everything. So, I'm hoping to get 3 more people. Once that happens we can get it going, I'll start with some theme for a concept, accompanied with my submission... the other 3 people will be expected to then get their concept in within 2 full days (don't bother with late entries, just for the sake of keeping things orderly and focused), at which time the next person will have another 2 days to make a new concept/drawing.. and so on. If they miss that deadline, the rotation will just skip to the next person. Anyway, I hope some people are interested. :chug:

You should at least have a good foundation in art, concepts can be done in whatever drawing style you wish.

Tell me if you have any questions or suggestions.

[DavidCousens]

This sounds like a good idea. I' much more interested in developing concepts than drawing my own left hand! ;)

(For everybody who has included it in their vs thread, I'm just teasing, please don't take offence! :) )

I can start drawing right now if you want to start a topic, but otherwise, I wont be able to start until Tuesday because I'm visiting a friend over the weekend.

I'm definitely up for this though.

[empty]

what's the topic...?

[Sinix]

Originally posted by DaveTheOriginal
This sounds like a good idea. I' much more interested in developing concepts than drawing my own left hand! ;)

(For everybody who has included it in their vs thread, I'm just teasing, please don't take offence! :) )

I can start drawing right now if you want to start a topic, but otherwise, I wont be able to start until Tuesday because I'm visiting a friend over the weekend.

I'm definitely up for this though.

Good deal, yea, working on characters and whatnot is definitely what is sparking my interest more than just normal life studies.

Definitely glad to have you aboard also, empty. I look forward to seeing some neat stuff. I guess I'll just wait another day or so to see if one more person wants to get in, then I'll get our first topic going. The order for topic creation will follow as we joined, so me -> dave -> empty.. and then we'll see if there's one more. :chug:

[DavidCousens]

Excellent stuff. Good idea about waiting for a fourth as well, that means I wont be holding anyone up when I get back on Tuesday. :D

Looking forward to it guys! See you all soon!

[Sinix]

Well, I hate to see the topic drop.. so I went ahead and whipped up our quick first topic. Obviously I didn't put much thought into it. Anyway, the first topic is gonna be a character design, the guidelines are: an adult male modern/futuristic "ninja" character. Yea, that's overly cliche and simple but that'll do. I didn't spend too much time designing, so my character is overly simple, I might make another but at least we have the ball rolling.

http://img5.photobucket.com/albums/v14/Sinix/cc031404.jpg

This topic will go until Dave get's back, at which point he'll have acouple days to make the next topic (remember, it can be anything). Also, we could still use one more participant, if someone is reading this, join up now. A little extra art never hurt anyone.

EDIT: Since it was asked, the glove thing is a device for clinging to walls/objects.. some sort of gravity generating device I guess. I made a quick speedpaint to illustrate the character clinging to a wall.

http://img5.photobucket.com/albums/v14/Sinix/cc031404c.jpg

[|NTeRN]

i might be able to contribute if you want. char design is what i like to do. i might have something done by tomorrow

[Skank]

you guys want another?
im up for it.
this is a great idea, these challenge threads are pretty cool

[Sinix]

Originally posted by Skank
you guys want another?
im up for it.
this is a great idea, these challenge threads are pretty cool

Yea, go for it, we'd be happy to have you in. :chug: |NTeRN also, this should make for a good sized group, hope we get things going at a good pace.

[empty]

i'll try and get up my quick sketch this evening, to make the two day time period. i rushed through it so it's not that phenominal...

sinix... interesting character... what's he got on his hand?

[|NTeRN]

i think its more like a group effort trying to design charaters, no winners or losers. i'll try to have a sketch of a nija tonight.

[empty]

i'm all for fun, no winners... just design and discussion. i think feedback on this would be great... what people like and/or dislike and how each design could be improved. i know i would appreciate critiques and ideas on how i could improve stuff.

maybe at the end, whoever's topic it is that week should take pieces of each design(the boots from on character with the weapons of another and face of another, you get the point), that they like and combine for the "final"design. i might do that on my own anyway, just to keep pushing things...

[Skank]

imma have my ninja posted tonight, for better or worse...
hehe

[Sinix]

Originally posted by empty
i'm all for fun, no winners... just design and discussion. i think feedback on this would be great... what people like and/or dislike and how each design could be improved. i know i would appreciate critiques and ideas on how i could improve stuff.

maybe at the end, whoever's topic it is that week should take pieces of each design(the boots from on character with the weapons of another and face of another, you get the point), that they like and combine for the "final"design. i might do that on my own anyway, just to keep pushing things...

Yea, that's an interesting idea, we could definitely have stuff like that going on. It'd be fun to work off each others ideas and all, making more interesting concepts, plus it will fill time while the next person gets their topic done.

[empty]

here's my adult male modern/futuristic "ninja" character. i did this during my lunch and afternoon break at work today. again, not satisfied with the mech arm. actually not really satisfied with the whole thing. i might try and rework this at sometime and really get that arm hashed out.

anyway, here it goes...


http://home.san.rr.com/emptyart/images/sketchbook/sk50.jpg

[Skank]

nice posts guys, i dig your update sinix.

[DavidCousens]

My proper submission will be up tomorrow night as soon as I get back from work, because it still needs a little tweaking

But just to show that I *have* been working here are some of my sketches. :D

http://img27.photobucket.com/albums/v82/DaveTheOriginal/ninja_sketch_1.jpg

Trying to get ninja posing down...

http://img27.photobucket.com/albums/v82/DaveTheOriginal/ninja_sketches_2.jpg

and a close up:

http://img27.photobucket.com/albums/v82/DaveTheOriginal/ninja_sketch_close_up.jpg

Looking forward to seeing what Skank and Intern come up with! :)

[empty]

DTO~
nice work on the poses. i need to do that more... i find myself jumping right into a drawing without doing thumbnails. i think they would help out my poses. i think my ninja was a little off-balance. i was gonna say that i'd like to see something to make it more "futuristic" than i realized the topic was "modern/futuristic ninja", so this works. can't wait to see your final.

so how much time is left on this topic? I think two days might be a little quick. especially for those of us that have to scan at work, especially with the weekends. three would be perfect i think. DTO gets the next topic, correct?

Are skank, intern and MIKEC in on our little challenge for sure?

peace,
empty

[Skank]

ya im in =) got ran over by errands yesterday, couldnt crank anything out, but ive got some ideas so when i get home from work ill start right on em

[DavidCousens]

Actually Empty, it's funny you should mention that it needs to be futuristic, cuz that's what I'm trying to think of with my final piece.

I did the 'classic' ninja stuff so that I had a proper starting point. I didn't want to jump straight to drawing futuristic ninja without thinking about what came first. I've been trying to apply a bit more logic to my concept art recently.

As far as drawing lots of thumbs, that's new to me too! :)

3 days seems fine to me, as long as Sinix is happy, he started the thread. I'm not sure if Mike Corriero was interested, but if he is, the more the merrier as far as I'm concerned.

[Sinix]

Yea, a good 3 days is definitely fine. Neat drawing empty, that guy looks downright villainous, the design of that metal arm and the shading on the torso are my favorite parts. Dave, I love that middle pose you did, really pops out of the sketchbook, very stylish, looking forward to your future design.

[|NTeRN]

i doubt i can get anything in by tomorrow. I trying to get all my homework done first. I really like the sketches so far tho

[Skank]

sorry im late and so sketchy....been crazy busy..but heres my ninja
in the future, ninjas become the shadow, seeming to be mist or a figment of the imagination. really tho, they utilize cloaking devices and hi tech stealth suits. regardless, they cause panic whenever they are spotted....

rar!

http://volcano.photobucket.com/albums/v11/Skank/ninja_copy.jpg

[empty]

skank~
nice sketch. very interesting and different look on a ninja. i'd like to see more of a design sheet on this guy. it could be very cool. i'm not sure i like the claws or the "dreads" for a ninja, but that's what kind of makes it more interesting.

I guess now we're waiting on intern and DTO's final images than the new topic courtesy of DTO.

can't wait.

peace,
empty

[Sinix]

Neat drawing skank, very spookish. But, what happened to the other guys?! It's been a good amount of time... hopefully Dave will get cracking on a new topic so we can keep the thread alive and bustling.

:chainsaw:

[|NTeRN]

sorry about not getting something done yet. i was just swamped with homework that past couple of days. I will have something by tomorrow... already started the sketch:D

[DavidCousens]

Many apologies guys, I thought I'd have last night to get it sorted, but an old college friend popped over and we had a bit of a mad night. :emb:

I'll sort my ninja as soon as my hangover leaves, but to keep things going lets kick off with the next topic:

Environment: Castle

As for what sort of castle, it's all up to you! :)

[empty]

aw'ight...

new topic started, expect mine on monday evening, as i can't scan in anything over the weekend.

then i figure i'll submit my topic tuesday morning.

good luck...

DTO~
get that ninja up!!!

[Skank]

smooth =)
i got a bargain book at barnes and nobles called "the anatomy of the castle" its great, its a historical account of the evolution of europian castles. been wanting an excuse to draw my own =D

[DavidCousens]

My hangover has finally gone! :D

To celebrate this, here's my final ninja image!

http://img27.photobucket.com/albums/v82/DaveTheOriginal/ninja_character_sheet.jpg

Hope it's to everyones approval! :)

[Sinix]

Alright good deal. Guess I'm gonna haveto really focus on environments for the time being. Dave, I like the drawing, looks aalmost military'ish.. my only criticism would be the waist area.. seems a bit too angled in for a male of that build. The upper torso and head are quite stylish. :D

[DavidCousens]

You're probably right about the waist Sinix, I might play with that later. Glad you like the image though, thanks buddy. :chug:

I figured we should probably give some feedback for each others images to keep us all motivated, so here goes:

Sinix: I quite like the fact that you've put your ninja in a coat. At first I'd thought it was out of place because ninjas should be sleek and fast, but then I realised it makes it harder to make out the silhouette which works quite nicely now that I think about it.

I like the speedpainting too, I think it'd be cool to give it a background colour if you felt like it.


Empty: As I said in your own thread, I really like the values that you get with your pencilwork. I know that you said you weren't happy with the arm, I think it may be something to do with the elbow/forearm section.

Although it looks like it could still work, it doesn't look like a humans albow forearm does, that may be what's throwing you subconsciously.

Skank: I like your 'fear' based ninja design. I think it would look even cooler if you coloured the buildings in the background.

I hope I didn't sound negative in anything I've said because I think all of the entries have been really good, and think this thread is getting off to a good start.

One thing I am wondering about though...Intern? Are you still with us buddy?

Right, I'd better get looking for some castle reference to get started! Have fun guys!

[|NTeRN]

http://img21.photobucket.com/albums/v63/lilman85/ninja1.jpg

sorry about being so late. didnt have time to scan til now. i used one of lungbugs sketches as a ref cus i could get a good pose down. also messed up by placing him to low on the page so he has no feet yet..

DTO awesome ninja. i really like the scabbord in the armor

Skank thats pretty tight. do you have other poses of him? i want to see more of him.

empty i really like the mask and mech arm. plus i really like the sais.

sinix i honestly love that jacket. i was confused about the glove thing at first but the speed painting cleared that up

[empty]

hey everyone...

just thought i'd through down the my quick critique for the ninja designs...

sinix~
i like your hand gravity glove... the desing is cool for the character, but i'm not too totally sold on the trench coat for a ninja. although, it does cloak him, no pun intended, i just think it's too much for maneuverability. nice design work on the quick sketch.

skank~
very interesting piece. i do feel intern is right... more poses for a hashed out character would be cool. the boots, mask and claws are definitely a completely different look than anyone else went, which is great, but they want me to really know what else he has going for him.
I do agree with DTO and wish the building would have a little bit more, especially since you have the lines of buildings, but the moon going right through them. it wouldn't even have to be a lot, just to suggest them a little more. i did a quick adjustment to your sketch to show what i mean with them... hope it helps.
http://home.san.rr.com/emptyart/images/cc_po/ninja_copy.jpg

DTO~
i like the whole thing, pretty interesting. the chestplate and shoulderpads are probably my favorite. obviously the issue with the waste was already brought up. i'm not too fond of the boots... i think they're too big and bulky for a ninja. i thought about giving my ninja boots, cuz i'm a huge fan of boots, but i didn't for that reason. i think they would be great for a different character though.
oh, i also like the fact that you worked on all those different thumbnails for the pose. i should do that more often.


INTeRN~
i like the fact you went for that style of hat... i've always like those, he's a sophisticated ninja...
i wouldn't have put the throwing stars where you have them, but that's just personal preference. as long as it works for you. i think his trap muscles(between the neck and shoulders) is too bulky, but my biggest issue is that your guy is missing his elbow. there should be a point signifying the olecranon of the elbow. i did a quick example of what i'm talking about...
http://home.san.rr.com/emptyart/images/cc_po/ninja1.jpg
other than that, good start. i think you should hash it out some more.

i hope this came off as all constructive criticism
i also hope i can get in my castle tomorrow... it might not be fully conceived though.

peace,
empty

[Sinix]

I whipped up a digital work to get the ball rolling on the whole castle theme... I went with a techno/fantasy castle. If I have the time, I'd like to do a detailed pencil sketch or something. Basically it's just your basic castle in the middle of town, except it's raised high up off the ground to make it impregnable and much more high tech.

http://img5.photobucket.com/albums/v14/Sinix/cc032104.jpg

[|NTeRN]

thanks for the draw over sinix. it helped a lot. the trap muscles is supposed to be part od the chest armor but because it confusing i'll tone it down.

sinix: i like your castle. cant wait to see your pencil sketch

[empty]

hey everyone...

first i want to say nice job to sinix. very simple yet clean design of the castle. i really like it a lot.

i actually did a couple castle designs that were up in the air. i did mine for the defensive reason that sinix mentioned, but also to solve their own particular problems... i'll explain when i get there. none of these are finished designs, just sketches(good thing this thread is in the sketchbook section), i didn't have enough time. been spending all my extra time on wedding invitations.

this first one i designed to hang from a cliff or something... again, not a finished design, just a thought...
http://home.san.rr.com/emptyart/images/cc_po/cas1.jpg

this next one is on a rock pillar in a desert environment. it's built so high to avoed attack by the travelling vagrants, scavengers and pirates. yes... desert pirates.
http://home.san.rr.com/emptyart/images/cc_po/cas2.jpg

this last one was built high to rise above the smog and polution of the surrounding "kingdom".
http://home.san.rr.com/emptyart/images/cc_po/cas3.jpg

i'll post my topic tomorrow... peace.
empty

[Skank]

ugh
sorry i havent been able to respond till now...sooo freakin busy
thx for the input on my ninja, ill try and do a proper character sheet for em
ill ALSO try and get my castle drawn later today, heres hopin i have the time and energy

great work guys! keep it up :chug: :beer:

[DavidCousens]

Ugh. I've just installed Painter 8 and was justs starting to get to grips with it when *bang* fatal error and it closes itself without saving. All I have to show for it is a tiny little thumbnail that I did as a composition study. I might scan it in later just to add something. :mad:

How long did that castle take you to do Sinix? Which tools did you use? I like the effect you've achieved with it.

Empty, I like your second one the best. If I'm guessing right, you enjoyed drawing that one a bit more...

[empty]

so are we ready for a new topic yet?
let me know and i'll post mine up

[Sinix]

Originally posted by DaveTheOriginal
Ugh. I've just installed Painter 8 and was justs starting to get to grips with it when *bang* fatal error and it closes itself without saving. All I have to show for it is a tiny little thumbnail that I did as a composition study. I might scan it in later just to add something. :mad:

How long did that castle take you to do Sinix? Which tools did you use? I like the effect you've achieved with it.

Empty, I like your second one the best. If I'm guessing right, you enjoyed drawing that one a bit more...

Oh, it didn't take very long at all.. it's hard to say exactly.. I just made a black silhoutte of the castle are which probably took 15 minutes (I'm guessing).. then just a random black silhoutte of a town below which took a minute or two.. with some lines connecting them. I tossed on lose highlights here and there, then made some red and yellowish dots for lights (with a glow on the red). So all that took no more than a few minutes... then the sky is just a simple gradient with simple clouds. Overall, I'd guess the whole thing took around 30 minutes? No real tools.. other than a hard round brush and and gradient/paintfillcan, done in photoshop. Thanks tho.

Empty, I'd say to wait another full day then post a new topic. :D

[empty]

i'll probably post my entry when i post my topic. i'll be out of town from thursday until monday.

let's see some more castles!!!

[Skank]

ya, dont wait for me on this one, go ahead and post the new topic if you need to ....life has turned crazy busy on me, and will probly stay that way thru the week.
i will try and get caught up when i can

[empty]

Recently, I was watching the History Channel and there was something about technology in the old west. then they made a statement about how back then talking about the western frontier was the equivalent to modern day talk about space and mars. so this is my topic....

It is sometime in the future and Mars is slowly being colonized and has become the New Frontier. But since supply ships don't get there to often the technology is not kept up well and has slowly deteriorated over time. some people have even made their own make shift designs. the society is like the old west though, in the thought that lawmen and criminals operate the same way. the other thing that is similar is the fashion and style of the time.

design two things from the New Old West or the New Frontier. first choice has to be either a lawman or an outlaw. the second can be anything else from that environment. you can do both the lawman and the outlaw, or you can design the lawman's trusty steed. remember, it's another planet, so you can make up your own beast of burden or even some type of technologocial steed.

think Hex of DC comics... here's a link to a couple pictures...
Hex Back issues (http://www.milehighcomics.com/cgi-bin/backissue.cgi?action=list&title=40249153126&snumber=1)
Hex #1 Cover (http://www.milehighcomics.com/cgi-bin/backissue.cgi?action=fullsize&issue=40249153126%201)

Good luck all... i'm going to be out of town until monday, so i'll try and post mine then or on tuesday. i know that's a long time but i really want to do this one.

peace,
empty

[|NTeRN]

i was wondering if you guys wanted to try an oc session with on of our topics... it be a cool way to see how we each work.

anyways this topic is awesome! i should be able to get a couple drawings in by the weekend

[DavidCousens]

Good topic Empty, very interesting. I shall get started on that today.

With regards to an oc session, that sounds great, I'm REALLY interested in other peoples methods because I've never seen how anyone other than myself works on the computer.

(They didn't believe in computers during my degree!:bash: )

Although I'm going to admit that I don't actually know a great deal about oc. Do I have to download it from somewhere?

[Skank]

Http://www.creatureone.com/non/oC11b72.exe
you can dl it off davis site

id be down with some OC...OC is fun =)

[Beatnik]

Empty I really like your idea for this next topic. You guys are on to a cool thing here and it's a fun thread to watch. Looking forward to seeing your interperetations of the frontiers and lawmen/outlaws. Nice work guys keep it up.

[Sinix]

Originally posted by Skank
Http://www.creatureone.com/non/oC11b72.exe
you can dl it off davis site

id be down with some OC...OC is fun =)

Neat, I've never tried it, but it seems interesting.. if someone wants to set a time and explain what to do, I'll be there.

[DavidCousens]

Just downloaded it, but when I fired it up all of the window boxes are in some form of code language! Surely this isn't normal is it? :confused:

PS. Thanks for the comment beatnik! :chug:

[|NTeRN]

DaveTheOriginal: just hit the help button on the top (on the far right) and switch to english. and yes it happend to me to so dont worry about it. i think for oc someone just needs to host and everyony connects to his ip.

[empty]

hey, i'm glad all of you like the topic, but no one has posted yet. i just returned from Nuevo. i really didn't have time to work on my piece. i'm gonna slam one out tonight and i'll have it posted tomorrow evening. let's finish this topic tomorrow and move on to the next. let's check out those pieces.

peace,
empty

[|NTeRN]

im actually working on mine righ now... hope to have it up by tomorrow.. for now im doing the sheriff, a lady (damsel in distress), and the main villian, and maybe an alien mount

[Skank]

oi...
i just got started on my outlaw....ill be up all night finishing it, goin el coro tech on it!!!! =) its fun...hopefully i dont screw it up while coloring it. ill post the inks just in case i do
:rolleyes:

spiffy subject

whos turn is it to come up with the next one? mine? if so ill have it up tomorrow.

[Skank]

ok
nuthin special...havin fun tho
time to throw some color on it!

http://volcano.photobucket.com/albums/v11/Skank/mars_outlaw_copy.jpg

[Skank]

holy crap this was fun to do!
i reccomend this technique to everyone =) coro's got a couple tutorials up on how to do it..check em out!http://www.conceptart.org/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=20273

materials i used: prisma HB pencil, Pilot Hi-Tec C's, .05, and .03 for the inks. tria ink for the washes, prisma colored pencils for the gradients, and Graham&Co. gouache. a little color tweaking in PS7 and its done...i left all the imperfections in there this time...looked better in color than the inks..=P
i hope i can do the next piece for this subject later today.
cant wait to see what you guys got!


http://volcano.photobucket.com/albums/v11/Skank/mars_outlaw_color_copy.jpg

[|NTeRN]

HOLY :jawdrop: . damn thats awesome skank!! damn you nailed coro's sketchbook technique on the head. well im still working on my pic but i should have it up by tonight.

[Skank]

so is it my turn for the topic?

[empty]

skank,

yeah, i believe it is your turn... it seems like everyone had a busy week and was unable to finish their cowboy/outlaw. i'm still working on mine and i'll post it up on my sketchbook page.

so let's move on...

what do you have for us, skank? hopefully we can get more this time...

as for your submission, i like your colored version a lot. i think you could have added a little more contrast to the face. as of now, the gloves and the gasmask are the focal points of the piece and the face isnt' as interesting.
i also feel the hat is a little small and sits on his head weird. remember, his whole head has to fit under that thing, and right now it looks like his forehead gets completely cut off.
last thing, his wrist looks too have to much curve in it, it looks kinda rubbery.

i like your design ideas and the feel of the character a lot. he looks kinda smug, which some outlaws probably were.

so what's next?
empty

[Skank]

OK, my turn eh ? :chug:

Well, since it seems we're all pretty busy, i wanna make it simple, but fun: so you only hafta do one pic..unless of course you want to show us all up and do more!!! (by all means please do!)

Topic:
Robotic Gladiator
this is T-Dome style i know..but fun none the less!
i think the title is pretty self explanatory, so have at it!!

also, i think if youre able to finish a piece from a past topic, just edit one of your earlier posts and post it here so its still in the right oder...this way its all in one thread =) (not that you CANT post it in your sketchbook of course, but i think it would be cool if everyone can see it all in this thread)

ok, nice, generic topic, but alot of possibilities!

have fun guys =)

[Sinix]

D'oh, I'm missing out...

Sorry guys, my computer died this past friday... so I can't scan or do anything without it.... It will probably still be at least a few days or more before I get new parts and everything. :(

I made a sketch of my space western thing.. but like I said, I won't be able to show you for awhile... wah, I feel crippled without my computer. Don't get too far ahead. ;)

Edit: Yay, I'll just add this here.

I guess it didn't come off as western looking as I planned.. maybe a western feel though.

http://img5.photobucket.com/albums/v14/Sinix/cc040704.jpg

[DavidCousens]

Little late with these, but hopefully nobody will mind! :D

First, the local law enforcer:

http://img27.photobucket.com/albums/v82/DaveTheOriginal/the_good_cowboy.jpg

I've tried to mix the cowboy look with a futuristic police enforcer by borrowing a bit from present day police forces. And of course, I gave him a robot arm, because who doesn't love robot arms? ;)

Second, the bandit, who admittedly doesn't look too futuristic, but he does have some body armour instead of a shirt!

http://img27.photobucket.com/albums/v82/DaveTheOriginal/the_bad_cowboy_sketch.jpg


It's funny, I hadn't drawn for a few days and when I tried to draw on Tuesday couldn't get anything good done at all, I tried today and got *both* done. I'm just learning painter (these are actually my second and third ever images) but I'm really starting to like the program. :cool:

I might post some of the sketches too later, if nobody objects?

Empty: I'd say it's still fine to put your cowboy up here, it's where it belongs. ;) A little leeway won't hurt the thread any IMO. Same goes for Sinix's entry when he gets his comp fixed.

Skank: I'm impressed! The difference from linework to colours is just nuts. You really nailed the method on your first attempt! :chug:


Have fun guys!

[Skank]

OI!
heres a quick head shot of my robot, this was about 40 min in open canvas...didnt finish it all the way, but its better than nothin!
where you guys at? we all busy again?

http://volcano.photobucket.com/albums/v11/Skank/robo_glad_copy.jpg

[DavidCousens]

Don't worry Skank, my robot is well on the way and will be posted tomorrow (I've got work so it can't be today). I've really enjoyed doing this topic.

Your robot certainly does look intimidating there. I went for a similar line of thought, but from a different perspective...you'll see what I mean tonight! :evilbat:

I agree about something being better than nothing too. I'll put up my WIP when I get back tonight.

I think people should feel happy putting up sketches and prep work as opposed to just a final image, as it will help keep the thread going.

[Skank]

i agree =)

if i had more WIP id post em...but i dont..hehe

i hope to have my final up tomorrow as well

[empty]

i'll put up some quick thumbnails tonight

[Sinix]

Cool design skank. I FINALLY have a working computer.. spent the last days putting everything together so haven't had time for the new one yet.. but I'll get on it. I posted my other sketch up in the previous post.

[Skank]

awsome sinix =)
i dig your cowboy, hes got a lazy "dont even think about it" look to him =)

[|NTeRN]

sorry i haven't posted anything... im just too occupied with school right now to ty and do extra stuff... i'll try and get in a mech gladiator but i dunno if i can fit it in...:(

[Sinix]

Holy crap.. has it really been 10 days since we had this challenge? Time certainly seems to fly.

Here's my entry, I never really draw any mechanical stuff, I should more.
http://img5.photobucket.com/albums/v14/Sinix/cc041004.jpg

So, what do you guys wanna do? Seems to be less entries lately. Maybe we need another person or so... I'm not sure who's turn it is to make a new topic.. Intern's I think, if you wanna throw one out.

Let's see more effort. :beer:

[SicFrost]

hey guys would i be pushing it if i asked to join?
or do you already have enough participants? :)

[Sinix]

Originally posted by sic8sic
hey guys would i be pushing it if i asked to join?
or do you already have enough participants? :)

The more the merrier.

[SicFrost]

so when can i start, and what do i do?
from what i read, do i just follow one of the participants' assignments...or am i wrong? can you please fil me in

and thx for letting me join you

[cartoonfox]

can i join?... *ducks to dodge potential smack across the head* :D

pleeeeeaaase! i think this could really help me to improve.




peace

[DavidCousens]

Well, when things go wrong, they do it in style.

After over two years without anything more than a minor fault, my PC has suddenly become SEVERELY unstable. Outlook has fudged altogether and kills the system as soon as you try to check for e-mail.

Anyway, I'm not just venting for the hell of it (honest!), basically I'm going to have to gut my system and start again from scratch, which means I may not be posting much in the next day or two. :(

It's not completely bad news though, I have managed to recover *some* stuff , one of the things being the work in progress that I was going to post the other day:

http://img27.photobucket.com/albums/v82/DaveTheOriginal/robotic_gladiator_work_in_progress.jpg


Sic8sic & Cartoonfox, welcome on board. :)

You guys can feel free to start right away, I think we're just waiting on Intern to name the next topic. Feel free to post any work in progress you want to share, as I'm sure we can all learn something from wips too.

Most importantly, have fun.

[insane visions]

cool stuff...hope I can join the next challenge...

[Sinix]

Dave, that's completely awesome, now my robot looks like even more of a complete wuss, damn you. :D

So, since there is more people.. let's just try to get a topic each week then fill up on concepts all week long. I guess the current topic creation order is:

Sinix - Davetheoriginal - Empty - Skank - lNTeRN - sic8sic - cartoonfox - insane visions(hopefully he's joining, that'd be awesome)

So, we'll give lNTeRN a day or two to make the next topic, if he doesn't get a chance to come around, we'll move to have sic8 make it. New people feel free to jumpin and make robot designs in the meantime if you can.

[SicFrost]

sinix i hope you dont mind if i still submit my robotic gladiator WIP...

[empty]

i like it... just one probelm.... all this wedding planning is killing my time for sketches. i'll update the past two topics tomorrow night.

i'll also be right on top of this next one.

i really like the gladiators, so far. it's cool to see them colored to such an extent. someday i'll get better at coloring my stuff.


EDIT: POSTING MY GLADIATOR... It's about time. hope you guys like it...

first, here's some thumbnail ideas...
http://home.san.rr.com/emptyart/images/sketchbook/cc_rob1.jpg

http://home.san.rr.com/emptyart/images/sketchbook/cc_rob2.jpg

and here's the final...
http://home.san.rr.com/emptyart/images/sketchbook/cc_robotM.jpg

[Skank]

oi....

CRAzy weekend,....most of it i wanst conscious for...:evilbat:

SO! i have my work cut out for me.
great work so far guys...ill comment more when im more lucid :bash: :o

[Sinix]

It seems we'll skip lNTeRN for now. sic8sic, please make a new topic when you see this.

[SicFrost]

kool, i see it now...

Topic:

Special Forces/Delta Force Soldier
it can be a human or a robot...or a combination of both
its all up to you,

hopefully you all know that Delta are the secret special government operated unit, that act beyond the constitution
set laws...

[empty]

putting it at the top...
updated my robot.

peace,
empty

[insane visions]

okay count me in...

[Sinix]

Wah, I still have a big case of the lazies... I'll edit this post with new stuff later today hopefully. I just realized that the more people there are, the less obligated I feel to get stuff up, not that people isn't a good thing, I just need to work on how often I draw.

Edit: Alright, I whipped something up... actually I just wanted to play around in photoshop, kinda messing with "prostate sunrise"'s style... or trying to somewhat. I'll add something or other, later.

http://img5.photobucket.com/albums/v14/Sinix/art041804xsm.jpg

[DavidCousens]

Hey guys, I should be back now, hopefully my PC is back to normal (touchwood) so I'll be posting more again. :D

Sinix: Thanks for the comment, I don't know why, but as soon as I read that topic I just thought that my droid had to be damned scary for its opponent. Must get around to actually finishing that pic now...

I like your delta force guy, can definitely see the influence from prostate sunrise. I was thinking a adding a slightly more rich brown would look cool on the background to contrast the green.

I really like the colouring on the neck of the jacket. I know that sounds bizarre, but that bit just appeals to me!

Empty: It's cool seeing the thumbnails. Your bot looks like it could give my bot some trouble! :) The only thing bothering me is the legs. There doesn't look enough to them to support such a large frame.

Other than that, good job guys!

[insane visions]

heres mine I only spent 30 min so it still looks crappy....cant wait to see everyones...sinix cool concept...
http://www.thinktankdsz.com/images/delta.jpg

[SicFrost]

thats a really sick design sinix...i just came from work, gonna pass out im gonna put mine down soon...nice job insane ;)

[Skank]

blah
im gonna hafta dropout of this i think...
i havent had time to much of anything lately, so no point in pretending that im going to participate.

yall kick ass, keep it up! hopefully when i get some free time ill drop back by.

:chug: :beer:

[DavidCousens]

Sorry to see you go Skank. Feel free to pop in whenever you want though! :)

Have fun buddy

[empty]

i'm also working on a PS sketch for this, similar to the first sketch.. i'll try and post it tonight...


Insane and Sinix... i dig on both your designs and feeling of each. I like the mood and atmosphere Insane is setting. would like to see more of the body from sinix.

here's mine so far...


http://home.san.rr.com/emptyart/images/sketchbook/sk59_cc.jpg

http://home.san.rr.com/emptyart/images/sketchbook/cc_delta.jpg

peace,
empty

[|NTeRN]

http://img21.photobucket.com/albums/v63/lilman85/coroteck1.jpg


finally got something done.:D and yes i got the idea from sinix so i hope hats cool with ya. i tried out el coros technique, i used tria ink ( grey, green, red, yellow) and prima color pencils just bought a nice 120 set)

[DavidCousens]

Damn Empty! That's some rapid improvement there! That second one is really good! :cool:

Interns is nice too.

I'm skipping this one btw, I'm trying to build a website, but I'll join in the next one.

[Sinix]

Nice designs, love your sketches, empty. I guess it's time I suggest we get another topic going to inspire us all. So.. I'm not sure who this goes too.. I guess INTeRN has first dibs since we skipped him. So, feel free to make a topic within the next day or so. Or else we can move on to the next person.. is cartoonfox still going to participate?

[empty]

thanks, sinix. helps to have support... gets me working harder.

so when are we getting the next topic?

[|NTeRN]

new topic is assassin or hitman with a pet. can be medevil like or futuristic. pet can be a sidekick or maybe even a mont such as a horse. enjoy:D

[DavidCousens]

I know it's slightly out of sequence, but I just finished my robotic gladiator, so I thought I'd post it here. Hope you all like it. :)

http://img27.photobucket.com/albums/v82/DaveTheOriginal/robotic_gladiator_coloured.jpg

[empty]

hey everyone...

i don't want to see this topic end... what say we give until monday to get some hitmen in, then move to the next topic...

i'll be leaving to E3 tomorrow, so maybe i can get something in sometime before that.