noobeesketchdump/suggestions

[ljefe]

Hi, well i've been watching for a while and decided i'd try and get some help. first, i have this idea i had after reading about one of the thunderdome contests. it's supposed to be a giant war bird, as some sort of mount for a "war woman." in any case, i modeled it roughly on a cassowary, and started doing some PS today, but i'm having some troubly with feather texture. this is what i have so far: no where near completion, but it's a start, and this way i can hopefully get some suggestions before i go further.

http://www.imgmag.com/images/ljefe/Artxtest/Birdie!preview.jpg

i plan on posting more later, when i have more time...
thanks!
(i like this one hehe::eek: )

[ljefe]

here are some more:
first, a completely photoshop B+W thing of some guy. i never finished it, it was mostly an exercise in using PS for realism, etc. just if anyone has any comments, suggestions, thinks i should continue or whatever...
http://www.imgmag.com/images/ljefe/Artxtest/wrenchxdude.jpg

here's another. Credyp, my nifty creature. i think i posted this before, but i'm wondering about colors and textures. yellow stripes or dots? furry or reptilian? or something else?
http://www.imgmag.com/images/ljefe/Artxtest/Credyp2xcolorx.jpg

This quick robot was inspired by the speedpainting thread and nathan campbell's robots. thought i'd post it, see what y'all thought. are there any good tutorials on robot-esque metal rendering?
http://www.imgmag.com/images/ljefe/Artxtest/bot.jpg

thanks, and post comments?! :rolleyes:

[Nog]

Hoy there,

I like your stuff. As for computer painting I can offer no advice, but I really enjoyed the bird and the reptilian beastie. Keep posting -- it takes awhile for people to respond. And when they do it is usually unhelpful garbage like this. :D Just thought I'd let you know, you're good.

[ljefe]

thanks man. i'll post more stuff soon. i wish ImageMagician.com had more space available. maybe i'll shrink some pics down...
thanks again, and happy thanksgiving all!