My 2 most recent

[deschamps]

I'd like to see what you all think of this one. I think the hands came out too wimpy and human-llike.
-Eric

http://www.ericdeschamps.com/ill/imgs/outcome_big.jpg


Here's the idea....
The unfortunate outcome of an underground civilization's sprawl into uncharted underground depths.

here's another recent one...

http://www.ericdeschamps.com/ill/imgs/beasts_big.jpg

A few beast wranglers underestimate a specie’s intelligence.

[Irate Customer]

Ummm, WOW! That first one is an awesome piece. I really like the hands for feet. That just creeps me out. The thought of that thing sitting up on its tail and thwapping me with four arms and two legs containing fists is not a pleasant one.

The second one could use bit more motion in the humanoid figures since I think those dinosaurs would be throwing them all over the place. But the technique and color are awesome.

Great work!

Irate

[MindCandyMan]

Dude! These are simply fantastic! :eek: I really like them both but I LOVE the second one. The monsters in it are awesome!...great design! These are absolutely pro quality no doubt about it...awesome!!!

[usagi yojimbo]

jesus christ
those are incredible

i think the hands in the first one look fine the way they are, they are pretty human like though

awesome work, post more!

[deschamps]

Hey thanks a lot for the comments. Here's another piece.
-Eric

Shaker:http://www.ericdeschamps.com/ill/imgs/shaker_big.jpg

[OrangeCatNinja]

oh... my.. god. so lovely, i can't think of anything to crit, it's just fucking good work.

i especially like the image of the beast wranglers.
wow.

is there something that this is all based off of? =)

[deschamps]

OrangeCatNinja:
Hey thanks...
Nope, none of them are based off of anything in particular.

[syco26]

All I can say is Fucking awesome.I love all three of them.I can not crit on any of them as I can only paint like that when I sleep.The hands for feet are completly brilliant.I would love to see more.

[deschamps]

Check out a few of these drawings I posted last night. I'd like to know what people think. Thanks a lot!
-Eric



http://www.ericdeschamps.com/ill/imgs/rain.jpg


http://www.ericdeschamps.com/ill/imgs/manyeyes.jpg

[davi]

i god i'm bleeding with love for you man.
seriously that first picture made me fucking punch my monitor with excitement.

[Irate Customer]

Jeez, sometimes I look at pieces of work and feel genetically ripped off. You have some serious talent there pal!

Irate (with envy)

[Paulo]

I'm aghast.

The first one is unbeatable.

:eek:

P

[painiac]

Holycrap, thats amazing. i dont think the hands look wimpy at all, it gives him an intellectual/oposable thumb vibe. Wow.. any chance you'd let me model a few of them in 3d for practice? Email me if you dont mind, mattcrawford@comcast.net

I could'nt do them justice, but damn are they inspiring. Keep up the great work, I really look forward to seeing more of your work on the boards.

[Deth Jester]

great stuff.. nice colors.. what exactly are these for? keep em coming..

[deschamps]

They are just stuff I work on whenever I get a chance. Trying to build a portfolio.

[Montross]

are these actualy huge paintings? These totaly kick major ass. I cant wait to see more yo, keep em comming!!:chug:

[Muttonhead]

Hey, Cire600!

Awesome, awesome stuff!

I see you are a fellow SU grad. I graduated in 98. Were you an illustration major?

If you ever read the DO, I was the guy that did "Krazy Kan", but if you didn't, never mind.

Again, amazing work. Your monster designs are superior and very original.

-Sean Murray

[BC1967]

WOW! WOW! ... and did I say... WOW!
Those are great !
I think I agree with you, the hands on the first one could use a tad more angst and angles... and the figures in the second could be in more animated positions, but ZOINKS SHAGGY!
Great Stuff!
* pounds fist on desk repeatedly, chanting MORE MORE.
:chug:

[dilation]

i love that first one... the perspective is awesome and it really enhances the mood of the painting

amazing....post more

[deschamps]

This a little bit of an older one. This is right before I discovered Painter. It's acrylics.

Thanks again for all the comments!

http://www.ericdeschamps.com/ill/imgs/forestwings.jpg

"Forest Wings"

[Paulo]

Acrylics, you say.

I'll go kill myself and will be right back.

Egads, you're mythical!

Reverent cheers,

Paulo

[bara]

cool creature designs. can't think of anything productive to say.

[bOne]

I definetily love the second one !

[forevertrue]

I can´t speak, I´m in an awe...what can I say, that hasn´t been already posted here? Your pics just blew me away, they are so professional - you come up with such brilliant ideas and details...keep up the good work, hope to see more of your stuff here!
:jawdrop:

[eli]

hey man, totally cool creature designs... I am most impressed with the acrylics.. I am working a lot in acrylics now (cuz of school) and am blown away by the detail.

what kind of acrylics and medium do you use? or did you use to get such smooth technique... I am finding that acrylics dry really fast and have been using water to adjust the work time. any advice would be great.
but stunning work my man!!!!

[//SGT.SKINNER\\]

Excellent, excellent work man. I love the colors in the third one a lot. Stunning work!

[Emptypants]

Nice piece!!! :thumbsup: I can get a real sense of the texture in the wing in this one. It looks like it's a stretchy rubbery material. Nice attempt on the see thru parts.
The texturing is lovely, I especially love those leaves in the foreground.

[deschamps]

eli,

You may already be doing this but... To keep the paints moist when I use acrylics, I use one of those large plastic trays with the top and the big flat sponge (or paper towels once thats ruined) with the slick paper on top. Technique-wise I am still winging it. So I can't be too helpful there. I'll mix in a little medium occasionally to make the paint more transparent. Its Liquitex Matte Medium (I also have Gumbacher Slowblend and I can't tell the difference between the two) I also sometimes spritz the surface with some water. In actaulity there really isn't much blending going on...
Here's a detail from that painting (http://www.ericdeschamps.com/ill/imgs/ForestWings_detail.jpg)

[behemot5]

i love your pics and specially the 2 firsts

[nardfrog]

Im not sure if youll even read this 'cause its on the second page but anyway...
You seem to have a pretty good understanding of shading and color so that aside, I recomend working on texture. I noticed in the first picture you posted everything has the same texture. Use reference from real life to help.

[Erik]

Gotta love that detail: a glyph warning sign in the packground of the first painting warning for a six handed tail creature ...

Greatgreatgreat

[eli]

hey thanks for the reply man!! I appreciate taking the time to help me with a few comments on how you painted the acrylic piece. well, however you did it, its very nice. I too am still experimenting with acrylic and have been getting some wonderful effects. I just have not really developed a "smooth" technique yet. anyway, I will try out some of those mediums. well, take care.
cheers.