Mantraz' sketchbook ( finally commented :) )

[mant-raz]

hello everyone, this is my first time here, I hope to learn more about concept art and I also hope You will help me with this...

for the start: some sci-fi cop (nuclear war is over)...

http://www.kotynski.com/speeds/55_p20_c.jpg

[Eew]

nice,show more !

Eew

[designboot]

It's nice

[mant-raz]

thanks :) ok, I did some research on last piece:

please leave your comments...

http://www.kotynski.com/speeds/55_compos.jpg

[MrBobMarley]

Welcome to the boards man! Nice job with the textures and lighting. Post more stuff when you can.

[DARAF]

Looking good sofar. I like the direction you are going in. Keep it up.
http://www.conceptart.org/forums/showthread.php?t=78305

[mant-raz]

ok, some woman study directly from my head before I go to sleep...

http://www.kotynski.com/speeds/56.jpg

[Azrael]

Your lines above are loose and confident. I like the color variations in the painted piece too. Ipost some more man.

[mant-raz]

..few more, I'm not really happy with them. Maybe I should start with some references...

http://www.kotynski.com/speeds/57.jpg

[ZombieSheep]

I love how smooth your line work is, and I hope to see more soon! The colouring on the sci-fi cop definitely sets a post-apocalyptic mood.

[madhatter106]

The painting on the first post is great - just looking at it, you get a great sense of the volume and shape, even though much is in murky shadow. The background is a nice touch, too...look forward to more...

[Jenaro P.]

Welcome to the forums! I really like the light effects. I can't still do those on my computer properly lol

[mant-raz]

...few pencil sketches made during my illness (I'm still ill)...please give me some advices about pencils and paper (what should I use) and of course c&c will be appreciated...

http://mantraz.scene.pl/speeds/sketches/15_10_06_a.jpghttp://mantraz.scene.pl/speeds/sketches/15_10_06_e.jpg
http://mantraz.scene.pl/speeds/sketches/15_10_06_c.jpghttp://mantraz.scene.pl/speeds/sketches/15_10_06_d.jpg
http://mantraz.scene.pl/speeds/sketches/15_10_06_b.jpghttp://mantraz.scene.pl/speeds/sketches/15_10_06_f.jpg

[mant-raz]

ok, I'm back. Finally I've bought my first sketch pad! Here are some sketches:

http://mantra.tmdag.com/25_10_a.jpg
http://mantra.tmdag.com/25_10_b.jpg
http://mantra.tmdag.com/25_10_c.jpg
http://mantra.tmdag.com/25_10_d.jpg

[max xiantu]

Interesting style. Your line quality is excellent.
I would definitely like to see more like the first post :.

[mant-raz]

few more:

http://mantraz.scene.pl/speeds/sketches/27_10_a.jpg
http://mantraz.scene.pl/speeds/sketches/28_10_a.jpg
http://mantraz.scene.pl/speeds/sketches/28_10_b.jpg

[Olle Werme]

Nice studies mant-raz. Keep up with the pencils and post some more digitals, those first ones really blew me away.

please give me some advices about pencils and paper (what should I use)
I haven't tried all too many different brands but my favorite so far is Derwent, 2B, I love 2B. As for paper, I haven't found anything that can match simple copy paper but that's probably just a question of taste, use whatever works for you.

Awaiting more ;)

[mant-raz]

thx Olle, but sometimes it's hard to get real dark with 2b, I just started to explore this field and I realised I need to put black 4-5 times before i get good effect...something beer driven here: ;)

http://mantraz.scene.pl/speeds/sketches/04_11_06_a.jpg

bad style, but gave me some good studies with 2b black...inspired lil' bit by berychon...started to admire his works...

[mant-raz]

sorry for invisible pics :) but I had several server changes, I hope all will return in short time, anyway my new concept art here:

http://www.kotynski.com/albums/userpics/10001/58.jpg

[mant-raz]

ok, another one, still waiting for your feedback...:/

http://www.kotynski.com/albums/userpics/10001/59_a.jpg

[Niva.]

You sir are a good artist, I like what you've done here. Especially like the work in #4, I need to do that myself! I need a vacation damnit!

[mant-raz]

night sketches (from references):

http://www.kotynski.com/speeds/60.jpg

[max xiantu]

Really cool environments. I like the colors a whole lot.
I'd like to see them developed even more. Maybe some details, alternate angles etc.
Good arting :.

[mant-raz]

it's like...who has banana?:P

http://www.kotynski.com/speeds/62.jpg

[designboot]

Heh .. skąś znam te prace ;)

btw: niezłe są ;)

pozdro

[mant-raz]

thx designboot, more on the last one:

http://www.kotynski.com/speeds/62_b.jpg

[Chiko]

sorry for invisible pics :) but I had several server changes, I hope all will return in short time, anyway my new concept art here:

http://www.kotynski.com/albums/userpics/10001/58.jpg

hahah yeah I know all about sever changes. I just changed domains so I have a ton of broken images :(

Anyways, your environment pieces are great! I love the sense of depth and the use of color you have. They are definitly your strongest pieces. I haven't seen enough people drawn from you to comment on anatomy and such, so for now all I can say is great work and keep it up!

[mant-raz]

and again, fighting with composition.

http://www.kotynski.com/speeds/62_next.jpg

[designboot]

Co ten koleś z nią robi?
W każdym bądź razie teraz to mega dziwnie wyglada.

pozdro

[spudstudios]

nice stuff. I'll keep my eyes on this dude.

[Miro]

neat sci-fi cop
really dig the style

post some more =)

[mant-raz]

ok, I decided to go with this one till the end...(I have not many pics finished this year soo...)
http://www.kotynski.com/speeds/62_next2.jpg

[mrpank]

Good job
and nice sketch man
you rock:)

[mant-raz]

thanks mrpank:) digin' gorilllllla...

http://www.kotynski.com/speeds/62_screens.jpg

[designboot]

Very nice ;)

[mant-raz]

some sketches:

http://www.kotynski.com/speeds/sketches/29_12_06_a.jpg
http://www.kotynski.com/speeds/sketches/29_12_06_b.jpg

+ wip:

http://www.kotynski.com/speeds/62_screens2.jpg

[asoir]

That image is coming along fantastically, keep working hard at it...very nice.
Keep up!

[Jho]

Nice work!
I really like the background on the first sci-fi piece.
Really good start alltogether. Hope to see more in the future :)

[DARAF]

Can't wait to see the finished product. Looking good so-far

[mant-raz]

thanx guys, any advices about my sketches?

+ one speedpaint based on the sketch above:

http://www.kotynski.com/speeds/64.jpg

[Razorb]

that pic is lookin nice man! great colours love the woman design and well keep it up ! and advice about sketches ? they look pretty good to me.. they are just sketches n all.. maybe a softer pencil ? i dunno everythin looks v nice :D

[GeeWesley]

Awesome, Keep posting.

[kuroart]

definitely looking good, mate.
keep it up.

[mant-raz]

today is the day of THE UPDATE :-)
http://mantra.tmdag.com/26_01_07a1.jpghttp://mantra.tmdag.com/26_01_07b1.jpg
http://mantra.tmdag.com/26_01_07c1.jpghttp://mantra.tmdag.com/26_01_07d1.jpg
http://mantra.tmdag.com/26_01_07e1.jpghttp://mantra.tmdag.com/26_01_07f1.jpg

[softocean]

I really like your strong detailing and rendering of shadows in your sb. Also you have a sense of exaggerating proportions in a fun way...Keep up the good work! :)

My sketchbook is here (http://conceptart.org/forums/showthread.php?t=71080)

[mant-raz]

soldier designs:

http://www.kotynski.com/speeds/concepts/konz_sold.jpg

[mant-raz]

another one:

http://www.kotynski.com/speeds/pozar/poz2.jpg

jizz...people I need any feedback...

[softocean]

Well, feedback... Okay, I'll give you a tough one. If you really want to improve you have to push yourself beyond your comfort zone.

Right now I see mostly single point of view of various characters and environments. I don't see any mulitple views of a single character (character designs), or multiple views of any environment. This would require a level of visualization and thought. For example creating a bar scene in a western town. If a game studio hired a concept artist to design this, they would want several images of the scene, details of the cash register, a plan view of the bar, etc.

Also, I don't see any vehicles or objects/weapons at all.

These are some things to chew on, if you're up to the challenge.

Also, take care to try to build positive relationships here. I recommend that you take time to respond to the people who were kind enough to comment on your work. Also, maybe post some feedback on their sketchbooks as well?

My sketchbook is here (http://conceptart.org/forums/showthread.php?t=71080)

[designboot]

Very nice sketches :)

[mant-raz]

softocean: this is what I call REAL feedback, thanks a lot! I'll try to follow your instructions...
dboot: :) thanks.

[mant-raz]

speedpaint for today: (yeah I know the enviro is pretty the same as usual :/)

http://www.kotynski.com/speeds/pozar/poz3.jpg

[mant-raz]

checking barontieri brushes...
http://www.kotynski.com/speeds/baront.jpg

[mant-raz]

another one:

http://www.kotynski.com/speeds/baront2.jpg

[mant-raz]

something like this maybe? :)

http://www.kotynski.com/speeds/queen1.jpg

[oma]

dude this looks really good :). fantastique.

[mant-raz]

thank you OMA, I "always keep on learning new things" =)

[mant-raz]

few new:

http://www.pixelize.pl/mantraz/robo1.jpg

[mant-raz]

http://www.pixelize.pl/mantraz/escape.jpg

[iceman478]

really cool stuff wish you had more

[iceman478]

i love the post where u have all the faces they all seem interwoven kinda like telling a story very very COOOL

[designboot]

gwaaaaaa!

w pierwszej chwili nie zajarzyłem ze Ty to TY!
gwahahahahaahahah!

niezłe speedy man!

Wpadnij do mojego skeczbuka - mam mały problem z anatomią pewnej lolity!

cya

[mant-raz]

iceman: thank you
dboot: hehe, ja tu troszke rzadziej bywam, ale w wolnej chwili zajrze do Ciebie, dzieki za odwiedzanie mojego anyway :)

some latest stuff:

http://www.pixelize.pl/mantraz/laskazor.jpg
http://www.pixelize.pl/mantraz/lala_z_wiadrem.jpg
http://img340.imageshack.us/img340/9072/mulodp8.jpg

[Blaz]

Very nice robot painting in post #57...love the style! Also like the last update!

Good job, keep updating! :)

[mant-raz]

I keep on updating =)

http://www.pixelize.pl/mantraz/77.jpg

[ped454]

You have a lot of great concepts. If you finished them they'd look amazing

[mant-raz]

thank you ped...

another one:

http://www.pixelize.pl/mantraz/speed_2007_1.jpg

[drd]

I love this sketchbook; wish I'd found it earlier.

The textures are great, I guess they're custom brushes?

[mant-raz]

drd: thank you, yes I made nice bunch of brushes by myself...hope you'll come here more often :-)

[MeTaL-Mike]

great sb. keep posting :D

[mant-raz]

thanks MeTaL-Mike, so I do:


http://www.pixelize.pl/mantraz/14_11_2007.jpg

[mant-raz]

I just forgot to sleep this night...

http://www.pixelize.pl/mantraz/zeus7.jpg
http://www.pixelize.pl/mantraz/zeus9.jpg

[mant-raz]

now, something different, let me know what you think :)

http://www.pixelize.pl/mantraz/girl_tree_sun.png

[mant-raz]

heheh no reply to my last post, now it's few months later =)
30 mins:

http://www.pixelize.pl/mantraz/30min_2.jpghttp://www.pixelize.pl/mantraz/30min_1.jpg

and longer:

http://www.pixelize.pl/mantraz/soldia.jpg

[mant-raz]

and another two:

http://www.pixelize.pl/mantraz/catwalk.jpghttp://www.pixelize.pl/mantraz/alien.jpg

[mant-raz]

looks like there's nobody out there ;)

this time 1 hour environment:

http://www.pixelize.pl/mantraz/1hour_enviro/fast_enviro2.jpg

and steps:

http://www.pixelize.pl/mantraz/1hour_enviro/step1.jpghttp://www.pixelize.pl/mantraz/1hour_enviro/step2.jpg
http://www.pixelize.pl/mantraz/1hour_enviro/step3.jpghttp://www.pixelize.pl/mantraz/1hour_enviro/step4.jpg
http://www.pixelize.pl/mantraz/1hour_enviro/step5.jpghttp://www.pixelize.pl/mantraz/1hour_enviro/step6.jpg

[malpanka]

nooo psze pana, kimat niezly

[mant-raz]

http://img383.imageshack.us/img383/1359/konc4eus0.jpg
http://img514.imageshack.us/img514/3169/konc32b2bcdefghbh8.jpg
http://img520.imageshack.us/img520/4870/konc823fd4.jpg
http://img360.imageshack.us/img360/9082/konc7a2zj2.jpg

[mant-raz]

some new, tell me what you think:

http://www.kotynski.com/fin/12.jpg
http://www.kotynski.com/fin/11.jpg
http://www.kotynski.com/fin/10.jpg
http://www.kotynski.com/fin/14.jpg

[mant-raz]

Wow, what a response! ;)) Would be glad if you guys could throw some thoughts on what I upload, thx in advance.

this time color studies:

from N.Fowkes:
http://www.kotynski.com/Goodfake/warm_daycd5.jpg

from N.Rockwell:
http://www.kotynski.com/Goodfake/rpc_05.jpg

and experimental speedie:
http://www.kotynski.com/asg_07.jpg

[mant-raz]

long time with no post:

http://www.kotynski.com/Goodfake/m12costma8.jpg

hope someone will finally post in here :)

[mant-raz]

strange, no response for more than a year :)

maybe after this (?):

http://www.kotynski.com/Goodfake/sk_11_01_10.jpg

[Icecold]

Well venturing thru your sketchbook i saw many posts without pictures, attaching them here will be a good way to store stuff. But seeing your early drawings compared to what you do now.... you ROKC&ROLL !

Stars from ICE, pozdrawiam :)

[andres333]

loving your drawings, this is kinda beyond my skills, therefore I have no advices
sorry
keep it up man

[Mischeviouslittleelf]

Well, fuck me, someone knows their colours!

-E

[mant-raz]

Tried a plastic skull from nature :)

http://www.kotynski.com/Goodfake/rys/7.jpg

some older:

http://www.kotynski.com/Goodfake/rys/3.jpg

[Icecold]

More updates Przemku, you've got some awesome stuff to share with the rest of the world ;)