CHoW#237:: Modern meets fantasy

[Parsakoira]

http://i267.photobucket.com/albums/ii293/chowarchive/CHOW_Headerimage/QUEENOFCHOW_logo-3.jpg
http://i1210.photobucket.com/albums/cc401/KJKart/CHoWWeekly-2.png
DESCRIPTION
New age has come, and people in fantasy world now live in peace and harmony. It is a time of development, modern design and technology. Everyone lives their ordinary lives and working for the betterment of the society in huge cities and metropolies covering the earth.


Design a fantasy character working in today's society.

Examples:
Scientist gnomes
Businessman elves
Dwarf truck driver
Orc janitor
Ogre policemen

Things to remember:
Can be male or female
Any fantasy race is applicable, as long as it is a character, not a creature
Keep in mind to make the character fit into the job that you chose
We do not want to see warriors, it is a time of peace after all
The style and era here is modern, not sci-fi or steampunk


Good luck, and be creative!


PLEASE NOTE THE RULES AND THE DEADLINE TIME

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DEADLINE:
SUNDAY, March 20th, 2011


Deadline is Sunday, at 9:00 pm (GMT +1). (Check your timezone!)


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THE RULES
If you do not stick to these 6 simple rules, you will not be added to the poll.
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:right: 1) FOLLOW THE TOPIC.
It's about designing the character of the topic. The environment or side characters are far less important.

:right:2) SHOW AT LEAST ¾ OF YOUR DESIGN.
This is not an illustration contest, but a design contest. Show your whole design!

:right:3) POST YOUR FINAL IN THE FINALS THREAD.

:right:4) INCLUDE WIPS WITH YOUR FINAL.
Show your work in progress and post (links to) this in the finals thread!

:right:5) SAVE YOUR FILES IN THE FOLLOWING FORMAT. Chow##_Nickname
example: "CHOW#100_Oblio.jpg" ;)
No final.jpgs please!


:right:6) PLACE THE IMAGE IN A FRAME WITH YOUR NAME/TOPIC

http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i222/ChowPics/frame.jpg
(you can add CA logo, etc).



About quality - as general rule: if your shapes and values are not decent - you are out. Watch proportions, perspective etc. we need perfectly readable shapes and coherent, consistent values.

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BE PROFESSIONAL - only finished and good quality entries will be taken to the poll. Elixy and Parsakoira will make the selection.
Please review these helpful reminders if you have not done so already.

:right:ON GETTING TO POLL (http://www.conceptart.org/forums/showpost.php?p=1891823&postcount=15)
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PLEASE REMEMBER TO WRITE YOUR COPYRIGHT INFORMATION UNDER THE IMAGE IN THE FINAL BURNING THREAD SO I DON'T HAVE TO HUNT YOU DOWN LATER!

[(lark]

Hahaha this is great! I'm in again for this one.

[Pixeltuner]

Oh man, this is gonna be hilarious. Dark elf escort girl anyone? Or Orc bouncer? Or for the meme of memes: An undead mage working as a programmer at a certain MMO company?
This is a gold mine :p

[ArtByManon]

Ooooh i do like the sound of this one - it sure is a bit different...

[macimovic]

hahaha xD theme made me giggle it's gonna be fun!

[Partisan]

OMG seriously ....I shivered for a moment when I read this ...this is truly awesome ! its rare that, given a random topic, immediately images shot through my head but it did this time ! hopefully I can manage something cool because folks I am on fire for this weeks topic ! I was/am a HUGE fan of SHADOWRUN the pen&paper RPG ...if some of you need inspiration go for it ...its basically a world exactly like the one mentioned in this topic ...for those who know nothing about it: the setting ( when i first started ) is the year 2056 ( the latest edition starts in the 2070s) in Seattle, WA its said that its our world (plus Cyberpunk) but Magic has reawaken, and a huge epidemic in the 2020s activated long lost DNA sequences so that some men started to evolve into Trolls, Dwarfs, Elves, Orcs ezc ..basically all the fantasy races possible ....so go for it and google it its probably one of the best universes ever created in fantasy-business hugely influenced by late 70s and early 80s Cyberpunk ...created in the 80s its packed with freaked out shit and ideas and guys like PAUL BONNER drew a lot of the images for the game ...I personally think this (Shadowrun) might actually be THE ressource of inspiration for this weeks CHoW ...will upload a picture-sheet later on

thinking of: a elvish Firemage making Hot-Dogs with its own Fire, or the Gnome Chimney-Sweeper ......the actual Gnome being its own scrubber ^^...stuff like that

stay tuned
Seb

[Sgt. Spanky]

I'm thinking Ogre Hairdresser or Cosmetologist.

[NickyBeats]

i know you said no warriors, but seeing as todays world is anything but peaceful, i was wondering if the rules could possibly be stretched to include an ancient race that has been influenced into joining a miitary of one of the super power countries? i think that might be relevant to the topic, no?

[Eofn]

i know you said no warriors, but seeing as todays world is anything but peaceful, i was wondering if the rules could possibly be stretched to include an ancient race that has been influenced into joining a miitary of one of the super power countries? i think that might be relevant to the topic, no?

The world as far as this topic is concerned is peaceful so sorry, but rules be rules :P no warriors!

[NickyBeats]

alright, no biggie, just thought id ask :)

[Partisan]

or as Jesus would say : "NO ABORTIONS how are you not getting this ?!" :P

[Eofn]

alright, no biggie, just thought id ask :)

no worries ^_^ It's just we've had quite a few 'warrior' types over the past few CHoWs and so this CHoW is all about thinking outside the box :)

[NickyBeats]

hey! watch it Seb!! or i may have to paint you into my chow too... as my workers personal assistant!!!!!

[Partisan]

hey! watch it Seb!! or i may have to paint you into my chow too... as my workers personal assistant!!!!!

would be an honour to be in your pics ! :P

[NickyBeats]

damn it. now your back on my good side... ok time to git painting!!!

[MatejaPetkovic]

he he, i like this theme. Nice one girls

M

[Partisan]

so some inspirational pieces from Shadowrun as promised, I know that there is violence and guns involved ...but focus on the characters ^^

http://fc09.deviantart.net/fs70/f/2010/007/b/c/Shadowrun_Suspects_Wallpaper_by_KlausScherwinski.j pg

http://animewallpapers.lt/albums/DESIM/fantasyseries/3D-FANTASY-ARTv15/Luis-Roya-pt1/Malefic/luis_royo_shadowrun.jpg

http://www.shadowrun4.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/Wallpaper/Attitude1600x1200.jpg

http://www.shadowrun4.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/Wallpaper/Vice1600x1200.jpg

http://www.shadowrun4.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/Wallpaper/SR4A1600x1200.jpg

http://old.shadowrun4.com/gfx/wallpaper/sota2064_1024x768.jpg

http://old.shadowrun4.com/gfx/wallpaper/sotf_1024x768.jpg

http://old.shadowrun4.com/gfx/wallpaper/soe_1024x768.jpg

http://ebay.merhard.de/_Shadowrun/Shadowrun%20Cyberpiraten%20201d.jpg

http://pen-paper.net/artgallery/albums/rkpost/SR4_Seattle_Post_5.jpg

http://www.geeksix.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/07/shadowrun4th.jpg

should do it for the moment ..sorry for the many posts I am just so excited !

[NickyBeats]

whoa. those are pretty sweet seb, thanks for the inspiration!

heres a pretty speedy sketch for mine..

http://www.conceptart.org/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=1189902&stc=1&d=1300067734

[Cyla]

Oh this is PERFECT! As someone who plays D&D regularly I always wanted to play a modern setting, alas the rest of our group wants to keep to a fantasy setting. This will be my first CHOW, let me play around with this idea and see what comes up.

[ChaoticKnight]

Not sure if this can count, but I thought it might be a fun idea.

[NickyBeats]

chaotic knight - thats awesome man! ha- is that like norman rockwell as a goblin? nice work!

heres a quick update on mine

http://www.conceptart.org/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=1189960&stc=1&d=1300072370

[Partisan]

man nicky slow down ^^ you have like 126 hours left ^^ and really a cool idea!

[Jager]

Irresistible topic :D thanks guys
I think i´m going for a commuting corporate Orc

[(lark]

Damnit nicky! That was my first thought. Seriously.

My alternate concept was to have a snotty rich elf chick ala paris hilton walking her fuzzy little pet dragon. And a bunch of dwarf construction workers giving her catcalls and making rude gestures.

[Dreoilin]

Man you guys are so crazy fast!! You leave my head spinning :p

Partisan- amazing inspirations- these pictures really get me fired up for this challenge too!

NickyBeats- this really made me lol. Love the guys sliding down as the giant bends the beam :)

ChaoticKnight- WOW! This one is so awesome and fun- I'm in love already

Jager- I think I especially like the two people standing next to him like there's nothing unusual at all about the Orc (plus the orcs face is made of win)

Here's my first little sketch- I started thinking of dragons for some reason- imagining what they'd be doing in this modern world; and the idea of a modern fantasy zoo popped into my head- with an elf for a zookeeper. Not too sure about it though...

[jeremygordon89]

I think I'd like to do an elf cop; this should be fun!

[LA-Fairy]

You guys are brilliant! Wooooowwww.... I have to stray from sleep to think of something..
oh I think I got it... hmmmm

[bellophage]

When you say "Keep in mind to make the character fit into the job that you chose" does that mean you can't make a character that challenges the archetype? Say an Ogre (known to be large and less intelligent) is a scientist rather than a gnome?

[slence]

ChaoticKnight : that's brilliant man

[RicoD]

Cool topic! I really shouldn't since most of my spare time will go into the workshop I'm doing atm, but hard to resist!

Hmm, Troll tax auditor? Dwarven bartender is a bit obvious I guess, especially in an Irish pub or something... Gnome designer ? Elven stewardess / beach volleyball player / lingerie model ? Orcish show wrestler? Halfling oktoberfest waitress? So many choices

@chaoticKnight: Wicked! The concept alone is golden already!
@(lark: lol, that sounds awesome actually!
@NickyBeats: heh, reminds me of For the Birds! The sandwhich is a really nice touch.

[MasterTroglodyte]

Can't really nail anything down... I tried some brainstorming but nothing is lighting my fire at the moment. I also thought about doing a goblin grocery bagger. Pardon the WoWishness... I couldn't stop myself... :)

[ChaoticKnight]

One more for tonight, since I'm having so much fun with it. :)

[neutral.]

Dark elf fighter pilot incoming! Fun times...

[Parsakoira]

Partisan, actually the idea for this topic came from Shadowrun, as i am too a big fan of the game ;)

M: im a dude :0

[fdisk]

I think there something that needs to be set in stone early in the week about this topic. The way I'm interpreting it is no weapons, bellicose professions etc. However, I'm seeing a lot of idea thrown around for fighter pilots, cops with guns, etc.

The way I understand the topic is that we are looking for things like a Goblin carnie, dwarf construction worker, Orc bus driver, etc. Are we allowed to use jobs such as cops, etc?

[vandalfish]

Dibs on a fantasy world stripper! Finally, a chance to bring my passion and my night job together!

[slence]

MasterTroglodyt : elf looks awesome

So much fun and continue work on it :D

[Parsakoira]

fdisk: well, when there is no wars, i think there is crime however, so yes, cops are ok!

Im thinking between elf businesswoman, ogre bouncer and goblin pizza courier :P but i think goblin pizza courier sounds most awesome, ill go with that!

[Parsakoira]

http://i.imgur.com/dvy0S.jpg
rough sketch of my goblin pizza courier :)

[sony]

f o x: zoo of dragons? very interesting.
ChaoticKnight HAHA! "Hell-arious "

[MatejaPetkovic]

@ Parsakoria, sorry my bad :)

M

[GEB]

Wow another great topic! Hoorah the new mods!

I'm thinking Goblin mechanics. I've got brothers in mind for some reason

Or Dwarf fireman, hanging onto th ehose for dear life

Or dragon librarian, I was initially thinking wizard but thought that a bit too obvious

[Parsakoira]

updatus, i like how its coming along :P
http://i1210.photobucket.com/albums/cc401/KJKart/modernmeetsfantasy.jpg

[Tawnos]

Here's my take on a Ogre-Cop. But Meh....

Guys, give me some of your skill!

[ArtByManon]

What about athletes/sportsmen, is that allowed?

[Parsakoira]

What about athletes/sportsmen, is that allowed?

Sure ;P feel free!

[SinnerMan]

Better give your license and registration to THIS rookie :D

[Parsakoira]

Sinnerman, it must be cramped in the car ;P looks great!

[Angel Intheuk]

Haha great posts so far. As soon as I saw this topic I thought of a goblin or ogre Concept Artist drawing something fantasy with humans :D...either that or a horse race with centaurs...hmm.

[Parsakoira]

update! messing with adjustments mostly
http://i1210.photobucket.com/albums/cc401/KJKart/modernmeetsfantasy-2.jpg

[Partisan]

Dark elf fighter pilot incoming! Fun times...

..no WAR ...so where is the need for a fighter pilot ? ...just asking ^^

[Reedux]

Irresistible topic :D thanks guys
I think i´m going for a commuting corporate Orc

I -love- this!

[LibertineM]

Please tell me that some one will draw a dwarf stripper, with bows on their beard, and lucite heels! How do you tell the girl dwarves from the boys ala Terry Pratchett? Very very carefully. Sitting this one out, but still watching.

[Jager]

Nice work everyone,
Parsakoira you are a drawing-machine :D so fast, Good action and movement in the image, looks awesome already.

[Parsakoira]

needless to say, this goblin lost his job at the end of the day ;D
http://i1210.photobucket.com/albums/cc401/KJKart/modernmeetsfantasy-5.jpg

[Angel Intheuk]

Parsa Nice work! He's looks mischevious like a good/bad goblin should.

[Gobi]

nice works so far.
mh, ma first idea was an office troll..

http://th02.deviantart.net/fs71/PRE/i/2011/073/4/c/office_troll_by_gobijin-d3bmiya.jpg

[Dreoilin]

Parsakoira- man you are on fire!!

Gobi- "Troll of the month" HA!!! I love it :)

Well I keep brainstorming- not sure if my zookeeper thing is good enough :/ My fiance got me thinking on this one- zombie coroner. Better or worse than my first idea?

[Partisan]

I finally figured out what to go for ^^ a genie in a bottle that grants wishes for 5$ each ...with a sign for forbidden wishes like :

1.kill my neighbour
2.kill everybody in this country
3.kill everything in the known universe
4.untold wealth
5.being the ruler of the world
6.have sex with xy

etc ^^

[Eofn]

Halfling oktoberfest waitress?

How about making it ORCtoberfest? :P

[LibertineM]

A little more brainstorming here: Troll dentist! Goblin nurse, imagine that checking you in for a doctor's appt! Dwarven doctor or chiropractor. Ogre mechanic (no need for a car lift!). Elf vet for all your special magical pets like wee wyverns or chihuahua-phoenix hybrids (they are so nervous that they burst into flames on your furniture). Just some thoughts!

[vrt]

SKetch for a minotaur banker. Also, first CHoW woo yay?

[UCT]

not sure about where to go with this (the bin, yes yes), I dont have the initial line art at 2000x2000 pics, Mr. Genius here saved a flattened 600x600 jpeg.


In the world of modern fantasy, equal opertunity employment and PC discrimination laws have gone mad! Demon priest exorcist? Self loathing or con artist?

Parsakoia - ACE! I'd buy a pizza just to see him turn up, not sure i'd eat it tho.

[drunken_drinker]

nice topic,

heres mine

[pixelfuture]

http://jeffmullerdesign.com/sketches/dryad.jpg

Hippie dryad activist

[Gobi]

just add a few details.

Parsakoira your a monster :O

http://th04.deviantart.net/fs70/PRE/f/2011/073/7/2/office_troll_i_by_gobijin-d3bmy4b.jpg

[pixelfuture]

http://jeffmullerdesign.com/sketches/dryad%202.jpg

quick update

[bellophage]

Can't seem to get giants off the noggin', so I'm lookin' into possible positions for such helpful dudes, public transportation? loggers? fisherman? still exploring.

[coco]

Are dragons considered to much of a creature to be allowed? My idea was to replace helicopters/local flights with dragons...

I only ask because I've read a few books and seen a few films where dragons have taken on character roles, rather than just being a mindless creature.

Thanks!

[themonet]

My first CHoW.

Here is my humble submission. The super star of the DBA (dwarf basketball association). I'm not too comfortable playing in the fantasy areana, any help on dwarf proportions would be much appreciated.
http://i1212.photobucket.com/albums/cc446/themonet/dwarfbball.jpg

[MatejaPetkovic]

Hey guys i need little help, i know what orcs, elves, dwars are, but what is ogre, their characteristics?

M

[goldilockz]

Hey guys i need little help, i know what orcs, elves, dwars are, but what is ogre, their characteristics?

M

Shrek is an ogre! :D That's... the only ogre I know of though :P

[Gobi]

M i think orges are like giants, more human like then trolls. are cyclops a kind of ogre? for me ogres are misshapened, big humans with small brains... like huge hillbillys.

[GEB]

Well Shreck is an ogre... But I guess they are kinda troll like, usually big ugly fuckers that live alone. Tusks, horns, I reckon you can pretty much go for it

[bellophage]

Hey guys i need little help, i know what orcs, elves, dwars are, but what is ogre, their characteristics?

M

I think they're larger versions of orcs and are known to eat humans. As for their features; they're kinda stocky, rounded, and have thick proportions but tall when using a person for comparison. Though that might be more of my interpretation than what folk lore suggests.

Preston

[Dayle]

Jager - I really like the scale... and the brief case is perfect!

Chaotic Knight - I think thats a great idea, the composition works well.

Here is my idea, a witch that has become a lawyer, corrupt and evil used by the guilty to escape justice either with legal loopholes or maybe a spell or two.

M - I feel orges are uncomfortable, too large for themselves and clumsy. Probably breaking their surroundings, either by accident or through frustration of not being able to communicate... shrek?

[SinnerMan]

Parsakoira - That goblin looks wicked fast. No brakes though!! :P
everyone's shaping up nicely:)
here's a little update

[FightingSeraph]

It's about time that this idea got tapped into, and aside from Shadowrun; Tales of Phantasia also experimented with it as well. As for the stripper bit: am I the only one who thinks that strip clubs are an underused subject in general?

[MatejaPetkovic]

Thanks people!!!!

M

[Pixeltuner]

Yes I'm in! Finally have some time on my hands. Anyhoot, I'm going to go on a little less zany route. And since there's been an outcry for a: strippers b: go-go-dancers etc. here's the Elven streetprostitute. Not nice, but even the thriving metropolitan fantasy modern life has a soft white underbelly.

[themonet]

@ Pasikoira: loving the movement in yours. feels very natural (for a goblin)

@Sinnerman: I like something about the face in your first one more than the second. It feels a little too "clean" or finished for a big ogre.

Too much fun. I couldn't put it away and get back to real work. Here's my work in progress.

http://i1212.photobucket.com/albums/cc446/themonet/dwarfbball2.jpg

[JanJager]

Nice topic. Some great entries already.

slence
Nice face and pose. At this point I think you can push the arms and hands a bit more.
drunken_drinker
I like it.
vrt
Good expression and mod.
f o x
I like the take. At this point he's falling a bit backwards.
Gobi
Nice. He makes me smile.
Parsakoira
Great. Guess he delivers a pizza to the same hungry customer.
SinnerMan
Coming good. Perhaps have some colour in the shadow.
Tawnos
I like the way he´s looking down. But I think you can use some ref. pictures to push the anatomy. his arms seem a bit small.
ChaoticKnight
As a big Rookwell fan I love it.
MasterTroglodyte
Great sketches. Bottom my favourite.The little guy with the cigar is also cool.
Jager
Great
NickyBeats
Good concept.
Pixeltuner
Nice. Are you going to show some customers in the background.
Dayle
I can guess what you going for but a bit early to crit.
themonet
Funny guy
bellophage
Good idea third my favourite.
pixelfuture
Great idea
UCT
I like the guy.

[Pixeltuner]

JanJager: I probably will, but I need to make her look a bit more worn down first. She's not a freakin' model but a prostitute and life's hard on them streetz ya know :p

[LibertineM]

JanJager: Oh, make those gloves nitrile purple and I think you just did a portrait of my boss!

[Sgt. Spanky]

Gru's Cut Hair Good Salon

[fdisk]

Parsakoira: That Goblin looks AWESOME great concept!

Here's my Goblin stock broker, greedy as they come, getting rich off everyone else's money. Talking a good game and flaunting off the money he makes off others' work.

1190606

[Dayle]

update... definitely need to redo the head and hair.

[vineris]

I often claim my coworkers are a bunch of mushrooms so why not?

1190629

Three for the price of one!

[Partisan]

M These are ogres...not this kindergarden stuff like Shrek, note Shrek is NOT AN OGRE...he is fluffy and funny ogres are NOT FUNNY :P Ogres are something in between humans and giants, massive bodies, about 3m tall very heavy, but nevertheless quite muscular. ( all pics linked are not mine sadly ^^ )

http://digitalart.org/images/artwork/0045000-45137/fantasy/ogre-kingdoms.jpg

http:///files/Image/014001-015000/14879/770_max.jpg

http://images.ados.fr/photo/hd/8587278858/galerie-demons-creatures/morrigan-ogre-16425964f6.jpg

http://www.karlkopinski.com/images/portfolio/59.jpg

[MatejaPetkovic]

final
http://i212.photobucket.com/albums/cc179/sqezavela/ModernMeetsFantasy01.jpg

He he, just kidding, texture/color/stroke fun while drinking good vine

M

Edit: Partisan, you are master!!

[(lark]

M: dude you seriously need to do a video tutorial on how you work. It seems so different from any other approach I've seen. And your results turn out awesome! Keep rocking dude!

[PokketMowse]

Um...Do you think gods, specifically Egyptian gods, would fit under the role of 'fantasy'? I have an idea I'd like to do involving them but I could whip up something else if not.

[Partisan]

hey (lark maybe this helps you:

CGMWorkshops @ youtube (http://www.youtube.com/user/CGMWORKSHOPS)

IDrawGirls @ youtube (http://www.youtube.com/user/idrawgirls?feature=chclk)

the first one is a channel from an other Concepart site ...look up the Kekai Kotaki Q&A , the second one try to look up the stuff that specifically has nothing to do with girls because in these pics IDrawGirls has a similar approach

hope it helps
Seb

[blackrobin]

Partisan, wow killer awesome arts :O thanks for those, especially the first one

Im going elven chick on this, hope can turn it into something creative too

[MatejaPetkovic]

M: dude you seriously need to do a video tutorial on how you work. It seems so different from any other approach I've seen. And your results turn out awesome! Keep rocking dude!

I have posted many different step by step tutorials in my sb, but i will do video as well. Shit this vine is good :)

M

[bellophage]

Partisan, wow killer awesome arts :O thanks for those, especially the first one

Im going elven chick on this, hope can turn it into something creative too

looks good blackrobin, just be sure to show more than just the bust of the character, I think the guidelines say to have at least 3/4's showing. sorry if you already knew that :us

[slence]

All of You're good, keep going

I need suggestion guys, what should i do to background?

blackrobin : Nice bro cuman masukan gue matanya ga proporsional sebelah

[fdisk]

slence: She should be a celebrity Chef like Rachel Ray; add a studio, camera crew, and/or an audience!

[Jager]

buss stop orc

[Crumbelievable]

I hope we're not restricted to doing standard playable RPG races or something.

Cause I totally want to keep going with this gorgon hairstylist. haha

[RicoD]

@slence: Looks great! I like fdisk's suggestion: ready, set cook!
@fdisk: heh, eat your heart out Charlie Sheen in Wall Street!
@blackrobin: yay, elven flight attendant! Promising start. Maybe she ought to have a decorative elegant earring or something. Not those circle ones, but the pin version.
@Mateja: I can hardly wait to see how this'll progress ... your last entry + your sketchbook I'm going through atm are fabulous! I do prefer the WIPs most of the time though, they often feel more vibrant.
@vineris: very original, don't see anyone else coming with alternative races like these.
@Dayle: Great idea! She indeed could be a bit more wicked. Maybe she ought to have black hair and a cold expression in her eyes, yet with a smile on her lips ... brrr
@Sgt. Spanky: Funny idea! a bit flat atm. Maybe you can put them in a barber shop? Gru's legs are also a bit too much to the front I think and his belly would be more saggy due to gravity.
@JanJager: Nice! He reminds me of Stellan Skarsgård somehow!
@Pixeltuner: Oh how the mighty have fallen ... I'd figure she'd at least have her own window with red light. ;)
@sinnerMan: Ha! I particularly dig the sense of weight!
@pixelfuture: cool, I can totally see them wood elves doing that in modern days!
@Gobi: The badge, lol! Looks promising!
@drunken_drinker: Great idea! And a pretty solid view on modern youths ...
@UCT: Cool! Maybe he ought to be one of those tv priests, with a giant neon light cross behind him.
@vrt: nice start! how about showing him with his hooves up on a desk?
@f o x: I like the coroner better! Maybe you can show him just realizing he's cutting himself instead of the dead body?
@parasakoira: Wow, Looks great! And I'm amazed at the speed with which you did it.
@Tawnos: Don't give up yet, keep at it! Only way to progress is by doing it after all!
@ChaoticKnight: Nice update, going well!
@Partisan: lol, you're all over the thread, but settled on anything yet?

My choice: Orc Biker Gang Member. Cuz jobz are for puny pinkskinz! (I do just notice I need to move the knees further apart), sorry, for the squigglyness again. Probably hard to see what's going on at this stage.

http://i148.photobucket.com/albums/s4/RicoD_PB/characters/bikerOrcWIP1.jpg

My initial idea was a male Elven pop idol, based on those K-pop idols, but eventually I wanted to do an orc instead. Now how am I going to explain to my friends I have a folder filled with half naked, sweaty Korean pretty boys? nvm, I'll just put it on my desktop and call it "secret folder", that way they'll never find it!

Another idea I was thinking of was a goblin F1 driver with gnome pit crew (and elven race queen :D ), but since I'm a bit pressed for time I decided on the simpler one.

[PokketMowse]

I hope we're not restricted to doing standard playable RPG races or something.

Cause I totally want to keep going with this gorgon hairstylist. haha

Ack, my second option was going to be a gorgon hairstylist too! :medusachow:

I guess I'll do the Egyptian themed ones. Gods are still acceptable fantasy probably!

[Parsakoira]

thanks everyone :) well, there are no race restrictions, as long as it is a character, not a creature. Also, it would be best if the type of fantasy race you choose is easily recognizable!

Btw, its funny how only a few managed to spell my nickname right :D

[Kafka Dreams]

Here are the initial ideas I'm kicking about.

Can't decide between a pop pixie, succubus stripper, or punk fairy.

I know I want a hot chick, with wings, who is performing.

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Obviously, very rough scratches.
Any ideas?

[Parsakoira]

Kafka Dreams: Succubus stripper!

[madhatter106]

Orc waitress, inspired by a scene with Divine from John Waters' Female Trouble...mood/research/early roughs...

[Parsakoira]

update, still got lots to do!
http://i1210.photobucket.com/albums/cc401/KJKart/modernmeetsfantasy-8.jpg

[Pixeltuner]

thanks everyone :) well, there are no race restrictions, as long as it is a character, not a creature. Also, it would be best if the type of fantasy race you choose is easily recognizable!

Btw, its funny how only a few managed to spell my nickname right :D

People can't even spell mine, that's why I have it in my sig :p

[Parsakoira]

oh and RicoD, the assignment of this challenge: "Design a fantasy character working in today's society". Its looking awesome already but its a bit out of the description :0

[(lark]

here's my corporate goblin CEO of mcdonalds. in a peaceful world, evil has to do something right?

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[melon_kuantum]

wow, what a great topic! but i wonder is dragon considered as a character or a creature?
since in some story a dragon portrayed as an intelligent being, but
in the other it is just powerful and fierce creature.

[MatejaPetkovic]

Ok i need new image uploaded since my bandwidth seams to be exceeded

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[Partisan]

About the dragon question (because its been asked several times ) - I WOULD SAY : as this is CHoW and not CoW we might focus on human-alike races even though there might be creatures which are quite intelligent and do have a own character with needs and not just instincts its part of the competition rules which separate this clearly into human-like and creature, I myself am not the biggest fan of this restriction but I would say to keep this simple just try not to use creatures

so long seb

[melon_kuantum]

@Partisan: so, it has to be humanoid. what about god from mythology?

[Pixeltuner]

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Draconian_%28Dragonlance%29

'Draconians are a fictional species in the Dungeons & Dragons Dragonlance setting of novels and role-playing games. Draconians are humanoids created from corrupting a Good-Aligned Dragon's egg. Each race of draconians varies according to which egg it is spawned from.'

Might I suggest doing a little research yourself before posting questions. ;)

[Phrix]

I hope we're not restricted to doing standard playable RPG races or something.

Cause I totally want to keep going with this gorgon hairstylist. haha
OMG this was my idea EXACTLY!!
Glad someone else thought of it, because I have no time this week and I really wanted to see it done!
:D

[MatejaPetkovic]

ok i am on imageshack for now. Update. I am still thinking about composition, a bit inspired by Phil Hale, actually i rape this theme for my own purposes because i always wanted to do something by P.H. Left corner in blue(for now black) truncks Elf, in right corner in red trunks Ogre
http://img10.imageshack.us/img10/8808/modernmeetsfantasy02.jpg

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[Phrix]

@Partisan: so, it has to be humanoid. what about god from mythology?

I know that you asked Partisan, but since someone else asked this question, I feel that some sort of conclusion needs to be made about this subject matter. (Pardon me if this has already been addressed by one of the mods).
So, I looked up "mythological creatures" on Google and came up with this site:
http://www.mythicalcreaturesguide.com/
To my surprise it includes the Egyptian gods. And although I feel that there should be a greater distinction between theology and mythology, for the purposes of this prompt; I would say that any un-discovered (not scientifically viable) humanoid creature believed by any culture to have been apart of this earth should be able to come to life in this modern-fantasy world.
So, long story short, they should be allowed.
I would only caution that as so many of the ancient gods look exactly or extremely like humans, you must be very careful to make their identity known so that they will still fit into the prompt.

[LA-Fairy]

Kafka Dreams, Succubus Stripper!!!! pretty please!

[Naneel]

I think im going for the undead kiddy doctor. He likes to cause pain. :P Or maybe a tattoer... I'm gonna chew on this for a while...

[GEB]

Hmm I'm thinking orc drag queen!

[vineris]

I think you guys are overthinking this race thing. As long as it's got two arms, two legs (or is otherwise humanoid in shape) and is smart enough to put its own clothes on in the morning it's probably fine. Fantasy covers a lot of ground.

As for gods, look at your character. What is the difference between a fantasy god and a really powerful fantasy wizard? Does your idea depend on the character actually being a *god*? Is there any reason why it has to be Bast rather than an egyptian-themed cat-headed chick? Is there any reason why there can't be a race of these things? Conversely, if you want Zeus and his lighting bolts why not make up a race that can harness electricity rather than insist on it being a guy in a toga?

Think outside the box here. When it comes to fantasy everybody runs to Tolkien and World of Warcraft but you could depict a tribe of sentient teapots as long as you presented them as reasonably intelligent humanoids.

[Rhdnor]

I was thinking along the lines of education, a schoolteacher fairy, a librarian or university student. I sort of like the uni student.

[Parsakoira]

I dont know about gods, it would be odd to see Zeus for example working as a school teacher or something similar :P

[themonet]

Lookin' like some sweet stuff everybody. Here's my WIP. Still feels very "mushy" to me. Any advice on boosting detail and contrast very appreciated.

http://i1212.photobucket.com/albums/cc446/themonet/dwarfbball3.jpg

[Roselyn]

Been a while since i posted something in ca.org or chow :o
I kinda liked the idea and sketched something in the school, worked on it a bit at home.
Orc Waiter, he happend to wear a wig O.o;
"Hello I'm Urgkh. I'll be your waiter for the night" =p

http://i62.photobucket.com/albums/h97/little_winged/orc1.jpg

[GEB]

Quick update

[themonet]

@ GEB AWESOME! LOVE the idea. My favorite so far. Well executed too.

[Parsakoira]

GEB: looking neat! give it some colorzzz!

Update, bit bigger resolution this time for details. Still have some throughout cleaning and detailing to do
http://i1210.photobucket.com/albums/cc401/KJKart/modernmeetsfantasy-11.jpg

[kischi]

hehe nice - he should definitely put his feet back on the pedals before landing or ....ouch
great entries so far

[Crumbelievable]

Geb - I have a feeling you've already got my vote. haha


Decided to take a break from photoshop this week and jump back into illustrator. I haven't done vector in a few months.

[dawnusllaw]

looking good so far everyone. I can't believe no one's doing a leprechaun, since this Thursday is St Patty's and all. Guess it's up to me then :P

[Chris Hershberger]

I should have time this weekend to get one finished. There are already so many great ideas up. Good work guys keep it up; you are all an inspiration.

[DImanic]

Wow guys, this is turning out to be awsome.
Here is my usual scribble done on the train this morning (one day I will get to the ball)

Parsakoira: that is wicked, love the attitude.
GEB: Great idea can't wait to see the finish.

[_Urchin_]

I think the most outside the box challenge rule that would probably force a large number of artists out of their comfort zone would be a
no "Sexy (insert race) (insert profession)" stipulation. :)

[blackrobin]

quick edit, some comments :
slence : good work, keep it up!
GEB : that is a huge undertaking.... :teeth:
Parsakoira : awesome, the pizzas are the win in that piece, the goblin(?) itself is awesome too, great piece and idea Parsakoira, the bicycle will be tons of work to clean and render, but if you have the time and want to go through it, i think it will look great too

thx slence, bellophage and RicoD, earring! :teeth:
deviated from an elf design, cause it was hard to come up with something distinct other than the pointy ear, or maybe im just not creative lol
angelic stewardess probably will work, tea sir? :teeth:

[Ironbyte]

Great subject, makes me laugh.

[(lark]

here's an update. i think this guy might end up being a politician instead of a corporate ceo. still deciding, also any ideas on how to further portray his position? i have some thoughts but i could always use some fresh ideas.

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[MatejaPetkovic]

@ (lark, i like how you did his portrait, maybe you can turn chair so we don't see him, in front put a desk, cigar smoke, enough

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[Carnifex]

this is as far as i can go this week (on job hunt), but i wanted to throw the idea out. have fun kids!

[Roselyn]

After a quick work, i may change my idea later on but i'm hving fun experimenting with this XD

http://i62.photobucket.com/albums/h97/little_winged/orc2.jpg

[Kafka Dreams]

decided to go with the succubus which means it will be more difficult to work on in my free time at work.
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Its a difficult pose and still very rough but any crits on the basic anatomy would be greatly appreciated.

[Kafka Dreams]

(lark its difficult to tell exactly what his job is. His pose and portrait really don't distinguish his actual position enough. From your post it seems you know this, but perhaps a desk or office accoutrements could help explain who he is a trifle better. Perhaps a stock market ticker or groveling underlings?

[emerging]

SO many entries already! great job everyone!

IM just posting my idea right now and then going to follow up with art tonight.

I am going for a crazy DENTIST troll with a sexy dental assistant elf on the side pretty much "molesting" an ogre's teeth lol

[Partisan]

as much as I hate to say this but (lark ...great picture but i think its TOO much of an illustration rather than a concept :-/ ...dont hit me ....

[RicoD]

@Parsakoira: Ah drat, I missed that part! Oh well, maybe I have time this weekend for something else.

[(lark]

partisan: hahaha no hitting coming from my direction. Its a valid point. But it ties into why I don't have a desk in fornt of him. It would not only break the 3/4 rule. But also not give as much of na overall concept of what this character looks like. I do agree it is leaning on the illustration side right now. How would you suggest i make it more of a concept? I'm thinking of lighting him more with the frontal light so you can get a better look at his actual design.

M: thanks for the ideas. But like I said to partisan, I need to show him facing forward without a desk in the way to avoid breaking the 3/4 rule. By the way, yours is shaping up nicely I'm a big phil hale fan as well.

kafka dreams: thanks for the feedback! Yeah I need to find a way to show some things around him to give a better idea of what he does. Maybe a side table with some stuff on it. Hmm, I'll have to think on this.

[dawnusllaw]

@carnifex: damn, why didn't i think of that? Mind Flayers FTW

[Dreoilin]

(lark- I really like this picture! If he's a businessman, what if you showed him with papers strewn over the floor, or in his hand- like he's brooding over reports or something like that? That way you could get the concept across a little more without having to put a desk in and blocking the character. Or if he's a politician maybe throw a vote for me badge or decorations around like he's campaigning?

[NickyBeats]

great stuff all around!!!

update.

http://www.conceptart.org/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=1191334&stc=1&d=1300240255

[Kafka Dreams]

@Roselyn, looking at your pic I'm not sure exactlywhat race the waiter is. But more, its a little hard to tell how exactly he would differ from a normal waiter, the pose and environment all seem to be taken rather directly from our world. A little personality could make your piece more engaging. What about your character would make him a good or poor waiter? Find those points and emphasize them.

[Kafka Dreams]

(lark
here are the pics I thought of that might add some depth to your piece depending on whether you want to go for businessman or politician.
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sorry. Just watched Citizen Kane last night.

[Partisan]

Kafka Dreams great film ! ^^

(lark actually I just would try just to zoom in show him not from afar but right in front with the picture being partially covered by him but still visible

[LA-Fairy]

decided to go with the succubus which means it will be more difficult to work on in my free time at work.

Its a difficult pose and still very rough but any crits on the basic anatomy would be greatly appreciated.

Awesome.
Maybe these can help some. http://browse.deviantart.com/?qh=&section=&q=pole+dance ... not like you probably haven't thought about that yet yourself rofl.


Nice work everyone. I'm gonna sit this one out as well.

[Jager]

update

NickyBeats nice progress you really nailed the ogre look :)
(lark love his expression in the painting on the wall, beautiful
Pixeltuner poor girl, guess life in the big city just aren’t good for elves, really good drawing thou
MatejaPetkovic man your style is so fresh, thanks for sharing! I´m a big fan :)

[Phrix]

decided to go with the succubus which means it will be more difficult to work on in my free time at work.
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Its a difficult pose and still very rough but any crits on the basic anatomy would be greatly appreciated.

So, to get a better idea of the pose I looked up some pictures of poll dancers in similar positions and I thought that I'd share:
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Then I did a paint over to better illustrate what I wanted to say. In your original drawing, the torso, lower body, and right leg are all in a subtle perspective. The upper body, however, wasn't. To put the upper body into the same perspective I shortened the distance between the left boob and the end of her rib cage. I also lifted up her left shoulder. The key element was her left arm, which I put into a more dramatic perspective. This was mainly just to help emphasize that her chest is being thrust forward. I also moved her head up and to the left a bit because of the change in the shoulders. With her face, I put it into a frontal profile position just because I find it alluring. However, this is an opinionated, stylistic choice!
The left leg, with its extreme profile view, looks flat and disconnected. All I did there was shift the knee cap so that it was closer to the viewer and shift the foot so that the other toes are slightly visible.
The wing is also another thing that was of my own opinion. I merely turned it up to give it more volume and to give her position added symmetry.
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Any who, wonderful drawing and concept! There was very little to "edit." I hope this helps! X3

[MasterTroglodyte]

I've been through a few iterations already but I think I'll stick with this come hell or high water... I give you an elvish cleaning usher. (Think movie theater, er, at least in the U.S.).

[Kreegz85]

Lots of inspirational stuff so far guys, shaping up to be a great round. I went with an 1960's era Elfin Ad Man. Any crits and comments are more than welcome.:yayca:

[slence]

Thx for give idea about celebrity chef

Update, need crit guys

Jager : i like how you render the troll

[coco]

Been working on this for a wee bit, just wondering what everyone thinks. Oh, and I'm planning on adding the New York skyline in the background...

Thanks
coco

[Dreoilin]

Jager- I think that pic is quickly becoming my favorite (although it's already so hard to choose a favorite out of all the great pieces in progress!)

Well I went with the zombie idea. Small update before I go to bed!

[MasterTroglodyte]

slence — the major problem I'm having with your elf right now is that her hands look too "meaty" —(more her right hand than her left). I'm not against sausage fingers on a woman, per se, but I'm not sure that's what you were going for... :) Aside from that, I think it's a great piece...

[Roselyn]

Kafka Dreams Thank you for feedback =) I'm not used to drawing drawing another race than humans, maybe elves so it was a challange and i used reference tho. I may just scrap it and start over 8D Still playing around.

[CoffeeBlack]

Hey people, this is my first time actually getting to produce something for this. I have tried and failed before due to other work getting in my way, I have decided this time that this will be a good exercise for me to unwind after working on my current gig that has me drawing in an unfamiliar art style (feels like my brain is melting), so far it seems to be working.

Anyway, I need notes. I'm not sure about the background or the composition ( may just get rid of it all and add a more minimal plain for him to be standing on). Also, I had concerns that this character might be too goat-like to qualify for this.

Let me know what ya think, I am planning on doing more of these in the future.

[Amaiyume]

Hi! Newbie here, just found this great place a couple of days ago.
I've instantly fallen in love with CHOW and ideas started churning and turning in my head.
I'll try to finish this in time, I'm a little inconsistent with my drawing patterns (another reason why this activity is a good training and so inspiring too).

Still a WIP. Let me know what you think, any suggestion is welcome really.

[melon_kuantum]

Hi, this is my firt sketch, an Illithid (a.k.a mind flayer) FBI Investigator.
let me know what you think. :D

http://i728.photobucket.com/albums/ww285/orangorangan/WIP_1.jpg

[GEB]

Lark: Maybe if you pan back within the portrait to reveal he's at a lectern? Maybe some security in the back ground?

Kreegz85: Nice but watch the 3/4 rule!

[GEB]

Oh damn I hadn't seen Kafka Dreams post before my previous post

@Roselyn: I agree with Kafka Dreams. Maybe a snoot expression at some undesirable orcs in his restaurant?

[GEB]

Sorry snooty, not snoot... What the hell is a snoot anyway

[Roselyn]

GEB - Thumbnailing some other stuff... I might start from scratch, not happy with it =D Thanks for feedback. I'll give it a thought.

[Partisan]

Sorry snooty, not snoot... What the hell is a snoot anyway

"snoot" is the short version of snootling which is a very small orc-like race ^^

[Parsakoira]

hah melon_kuantum, i was wondering whens the first illithid gonna show up! :D

[GEB]

Starting to render now. Jessica Rabbit meets Shreck...

[ArtByManon]

decided to go with the succubus which means it will be more difficult to work on in my free time at work.
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Its a difficult pose and still very rough but any crits on the basic anatomy would be greatly appreciated.

I would just go and search lots of images of pole dancers to get the pose right - there is plenty of it on youtube and lots of stills on google...

[Kreegz85]

Could I get the word on if my Comp. isn't showing enough of the figure from the Moderator? If I need to extend it further down, I suppose I could, my actual composition actually extends quite a bit HIGHER above the figure and I'd prefer to keep it the way it is, but I will change it to meet requirements...

[Carnifex]

hah melon_kuantum, i was wondering whens the first illithid gonna show up! :D

*cough*
either this thread moves too fast or i'm that bland.

[Dreoilin]

carnifex- I loved your illithid pic! I'm bummed you don't have time to finish it for this round :(

[Parsakoira]

oh lol, didnt see your's carnifex :D

[Chris Hershberger]

Slence, the only thing that is bothering me are the hands. They seem a little too beefy and manly for an elven female. I would also push the shadows a little bit more to, especially in the waist area to really push the dynamics of your posing. If you slim them up a tiny bit and keep up a consistent quality in the foreground elements you'll have a very strong final.

[GEB]

Update. Should my mother be worried that I'm really getting into this one?

[LibertineM]

Update. Should my mother be worried that I'm really getting into this one?

I can't decide if I can hear him belting out Celine Dion "My Heart Will Go On" or a melody of Cher tunes. WORK IT GURL!

[GEB]

I was thinking Diamonds are for ever ;)

[madhatter106]

Lots of inspirational stuff so far guys, shaping up to be a great round. I went with an 1960's era Elfin Ad Man. Any crits and comments are more than welcome.:yayca:

My major pet peeve when I see a lot of suits being drawn or rendered here on CA is that no one pays attention to what side the jacket buttons on. Right now, from what you've drawn, he's wearing a ladies' jacket, because it buttons on the wearer's left. If you're a guy and you have a suit in your closet, go grab the jacket, lay it out on the bed and button it, and you'll see what I mean.

It's a detail, but it's an important detail - like knowing which side of the hand your thumbs should be drawn. But it's a detail I constantly see done wrong here on this site... :) Don't fall into the trap! :)

[madhatter106]

I can't decide if I can hear him belting out Celine Dion "My Heart Will Go On" or a melody of Cher tunes. WORK IT GURL!

I think if s/he had pink elbow-length gloves, it could totally be a riff on Marilyn Monroe doing the "Diamonds Are A Girl's Best Friend" number...!

Come to think of it, if this is a drag act, the costume/outfit is a bit restrained - most drag queens, unless they're going for "realness" (ie. looking like a woman), take it way over the top - either full camp or full crazy glamour. The addition of rhinestone earrings, big chunky rings and/or bracelets, and extravagant makeup would really help sell the drag performer angle. A good Google search or a trip to the website for that show Ru Paul's Drag Race will show you what I'm talking about...

[Dreoilin]

A good Google search or a trip to the website for that show Ru Paul's Drag Race will show you what I'm talking about...


Ru Paul's Drag Race is an awesome reference for this picture- the first thing I thought of when I saw it. It totally cracks me up!

[Partisan]

My major pet peeve when I see a lot of suits being drawn or rendered here on CA is that no one pays attention to what side the jacket buttons on. Right now, from what you've drawn, he's wearing a ladies' jacket, because it buttons on the wearer's left. If you're a guy and you have a suit in your closet, go grab the jacket, lay it out on the bed and button it, and you'll see what I mean.

It's a detail, but it's an important detail - like knowing which side of the hand your thumbs should be drawn. But it's a detail I constantly see done wrong here on this site... :) Don't fall into the trap! :)

nobody cares for overcome social norms :P *waves his revolutionary flag...that appears to be a Jolly Roger*
http://www.wrongtees.com/images/dynamic/jolly_roger_design_black.png

[OhaxNuv]

It's been a while since I've been on the forums, but I'm really excited about this week's CHOW. And what great work from everyone already--I'm in love with the orc drag queen, I must admit

[Partisan]

I'm in love with the orc drag queen, I must admit

sounds odd ^^

[Kreegz85]

I think if s/he had pink elbow-length gloves, it could totally be a riff on Marilyn Monroe doing the "Diamonds Are A Girl's Best Friend" number...!

Come to think of it, if this is a drag act, the costume/outfit is a bit restrained - most drag queens, unless they're going for "realness" (ie. looking like a woman), take it way over the top - either full camp or full crazy glamour. The addition of rhinestone earrings, big chunky rings and/or bracelets, and extravagant makeup would really help sell the drag performer angle. A good Google search or a trip to the website for that show Ru Paul's Drag Race will show you what I'm talking about...

Yup, totally missed that one, you're very right. Totally wouldn't have noticed that had I not gotten another pair of eyes on it, kudos! (This is weird cuz I wear a P-coat to work everyday in the winter, you'd think I'd know this...)

[Kreegz85]

My major pet peeve when I see a lot of suits being drawn or rendered here on CA is that no one pays attention to what side the jacket buttons on. Right now, from what you've drawn, he's wearing a ladies' jacket, because it buttons on the wearer's left. If you're a guy and you have a suit in your closet, go grab the jacket, lay it out on the bed and button it, and you'll see what I mean.

It's a detail, but it's an important detail - like knowing which side of the hand your thumbs should be drawn. But it's a detail I constantly see done wrong here on this site... :) Don't fall into the trap! :)

^Meant to quote this, apologies...

[vineris]

My major pet peeve when I see a lot of suits being drawn or rendered here on CA is that no one pays attention to what side the jacket buttons on. Right now, from what you've drawn, he's wearing a ladies' jacket, because it buttons on the wearer's left. If you're a guy and you have a suit in your closet, go grab the jacket, lay it out on the bed and button it, and you'll see what I mean.


This drives me crazy because it's a convention that makes no sense any more and it's difficult for people like me to remember because a). I don't wear many things with buttons, b). when I do I don't button them and c). if it's in my closet it's just as likely to be a guys' jacket as a girls' jacket.

It's crazymaking.

[etoeto]

http://fc01.deviantart.net/fs71/f/2011/074/c/b/cb43396d10c441fbb2d96b5382369cc8-d3bq42n.jpg

Probably won't have time to finish this because of coursework, but here's the sketch :) Fun stuff ^^

[MatejaPetkovic]

great ideas people, small update
http://img858.imageshack.us/img858/6381/modernmeetsfantasy04.jpg

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[Amaiyume]

Added some subtle details... still not completely sold on it, though.
Any suggestion on clothing or accessories? Messenger Bag: yay or nay?

Critiques are welcome, I'm here to learn and get better :)

Thanks

--
Harpy Courier * WIP *

[CoffeeBlack]

Added some subtle details... still not completely sold on it, though.
Any suggestion on clothing or accessories? Messenger Bag: yay or nay?

Critiques are welcome, I'm here to learn and get better :)

Thanks

--
Harpy Courier * WIP *

The messenger back you have isn't really quite working. You may want to try something that looks a little more official, like a mail carriers bag or maybe something that is more along the lines of a backpack with a cross-strap over he chest, almost like a parachute or something that pilots would wear, Also, I don't think that more of a uniform would be a bad thing.

[Neclord]

I didn't realize how few fantasy races there are until I had to brainstorm for a couple days. Result: ent botanist, working in a biosphere. He'll be inspecting some potted trees.

[DImanic]

You guys are moving way too fast for me.

Managed some work at lunch today. She will be holding a feather duster, I know it looks a little worn right now.

[Dayle]

Here's an update, happy with the composition. I want to have a big contrast between foreground and background, so guy / demon on trial appears to be coming out of the shadows, light from the cauldron highlighting his face.

[LA-Fairy]

Update. Should my mother be worried that I'm really getting into this one?

ROFL!

Like the way you drew the sparkles.

[MasterTroglodyte]

Dayle, is the demon fellow the one on the right? and if so he's too close to the edge of your "canvas."

And I'm not sure if the cauldron you're referring to is the one at the lower right of the canvas, but if it is, you're going to have a hard time convincing me that its light will reach your demon's face, since it appears to be well forward and down from his position and blocked by the edge of the stand he's sitting/standing on.

If the guy is demonic, why do you need to show us the source of the intended fiendish glow? Why not just light your character as though he's standing over some hellish portal or a glowing pentagram? In this case I don't think the cauldron need be your light source.

Of course all of the above hinges on whether or I not I understand who is what and what goes where...

Also, I believe that you have a lot of real estate at the lower left corner that is now occupied by frogs. Perhaps later I'll get the connection, but the placement of your principal "players" (i.e., your lawyer woman, the demon fellow) is slightly off.

Feel free to bludgeon me if I've said too much...

[goldilockz]

decided to go with the succubus which means it will be more difficult to work on in my free time at work.
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Its a difficult pose and still very rough but any crits on the basic anatomy would be greatly appreciated.

Heyyy there. Just one thing. In my *ahem* experience, it is pretty much physically impossible to hang just by your leg as your succubus is doing there. Easy fix though.

Tilt her upper body (or lower since she's hanging upside down!) back toward the pole, and move her arm back as though the back of her shoulder (between the arm and shoulder blade) is gripping the pole as well. It's what anchors a dancer to the pole in that upside down leg hold. ;)

[Kreegz85]

Update before bed, better pick up the pace if I'm gonna finish...

[melon_kuantum]

here's an update

http://i728.photobucket.com/albums/ww285/orangorangan/ChOW237WIP_2.jpg

[coco]

Probably won't be able to finish this in time, but I'm having fun and learning a lot. Le Sigh.

Have to say I'm enjoying watching these come along, really great stuff!

[Neclord]

Update.

[Roselyn]

Well after studying a bit i realised facial expressions are a reaaaally weak spot of mine. I probably on't make to deadline but it was good practice to see what i should work on lots more =)

[Dayle]

MasterTroglodyte Thanks for your comments, all useful and constructive. I appreciate you taking the time.

You're right about who goes where etc... need to make it clearer and i will rethink the whole light / cauldron idea. The idea was that the jury had been turned into frogs, bottom left, the judge was freaking out, top left and the demon on trial was finding it all amusing, top right.

Thanks again, ps, cool website!

[tsad]

hi all! really inspiring ideas guys! and girls ofcurz! :teeth:
-but. arrgghh!! i missed snowmancer. and couldn't finish my last 3 chows in time.. hope my fate's gonna change on this one or it'll turn into a habit. and thats bad hehee.. anywee. my fishman didn't make it for cirque. so em gonna do somethin from the sea again..

here's my quick messy cutie sketch of a merfolk/fishgirl astronaut (one the jobs i considered as a kid) :)
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c&c are very much welcomed! :teeth:

[Dread_Reaper]

I am SO tardy to the party. This has been a crazy week with mucho clients, but I just couldn't pass this up!

Here's my entry. I hope I can catch up! The work here has been phenomenal.

@M - Looking great, but that's stating the obvious.

@Melon - I see that your squid dude is wearing a suit, but what's his job supposed to be? At first I thought it was going to be some kind of doctor but now he just looks like he's tentacle raping that dude. And that's not really a job. Outside of Japan.

-Dread_Reaper

[ArtByManon]

How about a downhill skiing Yeti? With Orkley goggles...

[Dayle]

ArtbyManon I like the yeti, its cool! I think the bottom half of the legs seem a bit short though?

[ArtByManon]

Dayle - yeah, i know what you mean - i was trying to go for short legs - long body/long arms thing - but it does look a bit odd doesn't it. Will fix... :)

[GEB]

ArtByManon: I reckon if you're going for the ape proportions if you shorten the thigh it might help. I love the face BTW. I wonder if a suit with red in it would help him really stand out.

Did a bit more on my queen. Starting to add jewelry and more make up. I know I should go all out but I don't want to turn her into a laughing stock...

[blackrobin]

update, it still can use alot of polish and anatomy but i think i'll leave it there, the idea is very bland to be honest, still caught in the pretty picture syndrome i guess, something like a troll boxing will probably be a much better piece :teeth:
alright guys and gals, good luck to the rest of you

[ArtByManon]

GEB - i've decided just to lengthen the shin - and made his arms a little longer too. Red - hmmm, i could do red. I'm not particularly attached to the green! (edit to say yeah, he's looking fine in red!!! WOO!) nice advice, thank you!

I LOVE the drag queen... so fun!!

[GEB]

blackrobin: Love your style!

ArtByManon: I still think you could shorten the thigh and give him massive ski boots!

[ArtByManon]

You think ski boots? cos i was thinking it would be nice to see his big feet - but that could be hilarious...

[Dayle]

Here's a thought, ski boots with his hairy toes sticking out - "big foot"!

[DImanic]

GEB: that's just awesome, I do agree you wouldn't want her to look silly.
ArtByManon: Love it. loving the expression on his face. I have to agree that his thigh could do with some shortening, I think the idea of short legs would add to the humour.
Jager: Waiting to see more, I love the character and the illustrative style. Is there a bus big enough to hold him.
Blackrobin: shame you wont be taking it further, (nothing wrong with pretty picture syndrome), I like your style and the anatomy issues aren't major.

got to go, work has arrived will try to do some more critiques later.

[lunipard]

dibs on fat fairy cleaning windows!

[Parsakoira]

ArtByManon, your picture makes me instantly think of this:
http://27.media.tumblr.com/8dfqUEP9Tjbwokqx2i8beNXoo1_400.png

[JanJager]

Great work everybody
LibertineM thanks for your tip.

[blau]

Love the theme! I Was undecided between this and Evil Corporation CEO warlorck, which would have looked a bit like Kreegz85's image, except a bit darker...

http://img215.imageshack.us/img215/6799/42562488.jpg

[DImanic]

still lots to do.

[Dayle]

Update for tonight.

[Dread_Reaper]

@ArtbyManon

That is so hilarious. I love it!

@NZOBI

The biggest problem I'm having with your piece is WHAT IS THAT GUY DOING? I can't tell if he's falling over or a run on the floor or if he's pleasuring himself behind that hippo-thing. Either way its disturbing. Like really disturbing.

@JanJager

Looking good bro! The rendering on the face is excellent. The all white background is a little much though because his white lab coat is getting sucked into it, making it appear like he is just a floating head and legs. Some slight darkening or maybe adding a color?

@Lunipard

If you have time to pull off your idea I'd love to see it, it sounds interesting.

Keep cranking it out everyone! The deadline approachessssss.....

And Happy St. Patrick's Day! *pinch*

-Dread_Reaper

[Kafka Dreams]

Heyyy there. Just one thing. In my *ahem* experience, it is pretty much physically impossible to hang just by your leg as your succubus is doing there. Easy fix though.

Tilt her upper body (or lower since she's hanging upside down!) back toward the pole, and move her arm back as though the back of her shoulder (between the arm and shoulder blade) is gripping the pole as well. It's what anchors a dancer to the pole in that upside down leg hold. ;)

The idea I was going for (unsuccessfully apparently) was that her wings held her up and the leg was only to anchor her to the pole.

Here is my tonal drawing whcih took way too long to complete. Not being able to work at school is slowing me down like nobody's business.

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Any crits would be greatly apprecitated

[DImanic]

@NZOBI

The biggest problem I'm having with your piece is WHAT IS THAT GUY DOING? I can't tell if he's falling over or a run on the floor or if he's pleasuring himself behind that hippo-thing. Either way its disturbing. Like really disturbing.

-Dread_Reaper

Oops! Well I do have more work to do, maybe I need to rethink.
As she has flung her leg up she has got him in the groin. If there is time I'm going to add some broken things. Ogres don't make great Au pairs, they're too clumsy.

Thanks

[Jager]

good work chowers
small update on my commuting troll

[MasterTroglodyte]

GEB — I am truly disturbed, and I think a major part of that is the fact that the texture of your ogre's sequin dress almost mirrors the pustules/warts on its back. Great! Fabulous lighting and a brave combination of the grotesque and glistening. I look forward to a bravura finish!

blackrobin — I concur with NZOB1; there's nothing wrong with a pretty picture. I think you could push this and see some fabulous results. The color palette is lovely, especially on those wings. Maybe just sass up her expression and have her head turned toward the viewer? (If you want to see boring take a gander at mine... lol)

ArtByManon — I love the concept and the expression on your character's face. I'd like to see lighting that reminds me more of ski footage, perhaps.. greater contrast?

JanJager — what Dread Reaper said pretty much summed it up for me. Maybe you need to tint the background?

NZOB1 — be careful of tangents: the feather duster at the top left, the ogre's left hand coming close to the line of the background fellow's shirt. With regards to the confusion Dread Reaper mentions, maybe the "blocking" of the action needs to be revisited. Perhaps a different angle?

Dayle — I think everything is much improved, although I confess I'm still not sure what is going on, which may be because you mentioned it in a previous post that I've overlooked or because of an underwhelming lack of mythological expertise on my part. Also—and I may be splitting hairs here—but I still feel like your guy in the back could move to our left a tad.

Kafka Dreams — I feel like the composition is cramped/weighted toward the top right, in part because your succubus's left wing seems to conform to the right edge of the "canvas." I think it should either extend off the right edge or the whole figure should be moved well away from the edge.

Jager — I love how the troll is coming, and the expression of the child is subtle yet expressive. Will the troll be appearing out of the air? and is that a root I see, or a tail? I look forward to seeing the answers emerge. Fabulous textures/folds on that suit and those jowls, btw!

I'd appreciate any and all critique you all are willing to offer; I don't quite know how to proceed here, and I'm not entirely sure how to create the magical wind that's supposed to be stirring the movie theater debris...

Thanks in advance!

[tsad]

geb - awesome man! love how u did the dress/gown. i see u've put textures and all -so now how 'bout some tats? those shockingly fiery swirly floraly tattoos? or maybe just some hints of it :teeth: and just to give more interests..

artbymanon - hahaaa nice! and great job on his expression! shows how he really love what he's doin :)

kafka dreams - nice idea! love the face. i do think her arms a bit off though -more on the foreshortened one to us/the camera..

jager - awesome! love their expressions as well esp. the scared kid's. great job! hehee

so. mine. not much. just some quick updates.. -not really sure how accurate her suit is. but i added my own inputs anywee.. imma call her 'leira' (anagram for ariel) the little merfolk girl. in space :teeth:

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[Garth Cochrane]

YES!!!

good work chowers
small update on my commuting troll

[GEB]

Jager: I love the style and the face is awesome. The only issue I have are those buildings in the background. I think if they were further away you could compose them better. Maybe a pyramid type down town composition, like a classic 50s cartoon, so we feel like the big city is his destination? I don't know why but I really want there to be a little bird on his shoulder too ;)

[Dayle]

MasterTroglodyte Thanks - you've been right so far, will adjust later... Witch, cauldron, judge, spell, frog!?!! thats the idea to my image.

My question to you is, why do you need magic wind? I think the character is strong but perhaps she could be looking at where shes cleaning? Also maybe have her between two rows of seats with the sillouettes of people sitting around, they could be the source of the popcorn throwing. Also the background could be out of focus movie credits or something lighting the image more, as it seems a bit too dark and purpley now. Hope something I've said is useful!

[ArtByManon]

A few changes - yup, i think having the toes sticking out of his boots could be a nice touch, might try that. Thank you for all the crits guys, and there will be more contrast (actually i'm working from a photo which doesn't have much contrast, so will find a new one!!)

GEB, good call on the red - it was you wasn't it?!

[Amaiyume]

sorry for the late reply

The messenger back you have isn't really quite working. You may want to try something that looks a little more official, like a mail carriers bag or maybe something that is more along the lines of a backpack with a cross-strap over he chest, almost like a parachute or something that pilots would wear, Also, I don't think that more of a uniform would be a bad thing.

Thank you for the suggestions. I'll try to work more on a uniform on her, i hope not to cover up too much of her plumage.

Those wings are gonna kill me! :)

[GEB]

ArtByManon: Yeah that was me, but i reckon stay with red or maybe black for the boots as they're too distracting at the mo. And do a google search on them. I think the red is defo working better

[ArtByManon]

ArtByManon: Yeah that was me, but i reckon stay with red or maybe black for the boots as they're too distracting at the mo. And do a google search on them. I think the red is defo working better

Actually I copied the boot design from a google image - but yes, i agree, they are too bright - i will go red and black i think!

Feet... added.

[Dreoilin]

Starting to add color. Wish I had more time to work on it today, the deadline is fast approaching...

[themonet]

Here is my current progress; getting close to finishing I think. What do you all think?

@GEB, still LOVING the drag queen. I am jealous of the beautiful highlights and reflections you have.
@JanJager, I love your style, but I think that the idea of keeping the heavy outlines on the non subject matter (the other passengers) is actually working against you in this composition. My eye is drawn to them BEFORE the ogre.
@MasterTroglodyte, if you want to show her using magic to sweep the trash, I might take her front hand off the broom (have her back hand holding both tools) and make a gesture with that hand to connect her to whatever "woosh" type lines you can come up with to show wind.
@TSAD, I love your chunky style (I can never get a look so painterly) and your idea. Mermaid in space makes so much sense.
@ArtbyManon, awesome idea! you might be planning on doing this, but Those ski boots are just begging to be SUPER shiny. I think it would be a cool contrast and accentuate his feet popping out the ends.

These crits are just suggestions, as you can see I still have a lot to learn, just telling what I'm seeing.

http://i1212.photobucket.com/albums/cc446/themonet/dwarfbball4.jpg

[ArtByManon]

f o x I love yours!!

themonet - thank you, yeah I will have to make them mega shiny... brilliant idea!! I like your basketball guy, he's really coming together...

[GEB]

It's Fridaaaaaaaaaaaaay! Fuck yeah!

Have a great weekend all!

[Parsakoira]

great weekend to you as well :) and dont forget to post your final entries in the final thread!

[Shorinji_Knight]

This is a great topic! I love all the cool ideas I've been seeing here.

Okay I couldn't resist putting in my 2 cents. I don't have time to participate this round, but I had an idea I had to sketch: Jacko the troll welder. Trolls make the best welders historically they built beautiful bridges and charged ridiculous tolls for crossing.
...Mostly though as a construction worker myself I know a lot of welders so I HAD to do it.

[melon_kuantum]

another update

http://i728.photobucket.com/albums/ww285/orangorangan/ChOW237WIP_3.jpg

[Jager]

Thanks for the comments! I really appreciate it.
Tons of nice entries this round I will to try do some critting tomorrow.
Great feedback GEB, just what i needed. I will definitely go over the city background and try your tips. Will try to squeeze in a bird too :)

[ArtByManon]

Jager, that is so great!

[samsonite]

Been so busy this week I have'nt had time to finish my character. Would be so fun to have it finished in time, it would be my first chow.

Well here's a first sketch

Redneck orc!


Any and all comments are welcome!

[ArtByManon]

Been so busy this week I have'nt had time to finish my character. Would be so fun to have it finished in time, it would be my first chow.

Well here's a first sketch

Redneck orc!


Any and all comments are welcome!

He's great - although at the moment he has a real sense of 'style' in his stance. Does that make sense? He looks like he should be at a posh bar in a smart suit. I would give him more of a really terrible posture. I dunno, he just looks quite dapper at the moment in his attitude - love the expression though and the clothes. Although i'd be tempted to give him a beer gut too!

[xLouisax]

Samsonite It's a shame you can't finish yours, the first sketch looks great :D its a really good idea, you've shown it well :)