CHOW #64 Guest Host:Cakeypigdog. Topic:THE BLACK QUEEN

[Oblio]

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ROUND #64


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THE BLACK QUEEN
Hey there mr Oblio

I am sick as pig and off work today: nice pick me up to find I have just won my first chow!! (by the skin of my teeth no less!)

My topic choice is as follows:
Cheers,
Jake (cakeypigdog)

THE BLACK QUEEN

The year is 2025. The Black Queen is the figure-head of the British- Japanese empire known as the GBNR.

The GBNR are one of 3 super-states at constant warfare with each other. It is the hundredth year since the forming of these states. Our queen is a divine leader as well as a military commander.

Her appearance should bring together Victorian and traditional Japanese aesthetics but also take into account the 100 years that have passed since the joining of these two cultures.

Now... concept!

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Topic elements:

1 = divine leader
2 = military commander
3 = victorian&japanese mix 100 years later.

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[Orifice]

Thats a cool concept, might have to rip myself from schoolstuff for this!

[Vulgar`]

The queen of funk.

[gtgauvin]

I'm way in. I'm thinking some kind of stripped-down cyberpunk variant of those princesses with the shaved eyebrows you always see in Kurosawa movies ( that always kind of squicks me out).

[JAG.]

hmm interesting challenge.. very interesting combinatoin of fashions also.. - JAG

[Chuck Wadey]

I'm in. Probably.

[Aly Fell]

Think I might be as well... been a long time away...

Edit: First rough... She's going to have a lot of art nouveau detailing mixed in with the Japanese stuff. Lots of tightening up to do yet, mainly on the the legs, which look a bit poo... It's a bit rude at the moment, but I shall alter her costume to cover her modesty as befitting a queen. Girls with swords huh? There's a step outside the comfort zone... :nohope:

http://www.darkrising.co.uk/Stuff/QueenRough02.jpg

A bit of colour, to get a mood... I feel I'm missing the Victorian element a bit too much at the moment...

http://img300.imageshack.us/img300/5108/bqrough02ez0.jpg

Final pic. I'd love to work on this further and if I get a chance I will, but time is against me for now. Crits and advice very welcome! Some amazing entries this round, and I really look forward to peoples finals! Edit: Altered the face abit more... and gave her a cleavage! :)

http://www.darkrising.co.uk/Stuff/poshspice_chow64_BlackQueen3.jpg

Worship me with fire and blood; worship me with swords and with spears. Let the woman be girt with a sword before me: let blood flow to my name. Trample down the Heathen; be upon them, o warrior, I will give you of their flesh to eat!

[Joakim]

Nice topic!
But what does GBNR stand for? Great Britain Nippon Republic xP

[mrgrumble]

ha, scrawny white sketchbook ring is taking over the topics! :D and i love, amazing topic yet again mate!

[Tenno]

PC's fixed now - I'm in!

edit: final

http://www.mdearden.clara.net/Graphuji_Chow64.jpg

[Rogzilla]

I'm in! Sounds neat!

Thumbnail time! Just a couple ideas. I like the one on the right more. The asymmetry is neat. I ultimately want to make the outfit to look like it is REALLY uncomfortable to wear. I started thinking about Victorian and Geisha outfits and how painful they seem. Anyways, crits are welcome and encouraged.

UPDATE: Added rough pencils. Much better ideas coming through here but now I have a bit more Japanese and want a little more Victorian. OH, and yeah, the proportions are off. :-P Starting on the final pencils soon.

http://ic3.deviantart.com/fs15/i/2007/078/c/5/Black_Queen_Thumbnails_by_rogue_rogzilla.jpghttp://fc01.deviantart.com/fs15/i/2007/079/c/6/Black_Queen_Rough_Pencils_by_rogue_rogzilla.jpg

NOW...WITH SOME COLOR! Unfortunately, this is as far as I am going to be able to go at the moment. I will finish this up later this week but I have some other things I need to take care of. So I would love some comments on it, especially the color. It has been a long while since I have used colored pencils and I like them but I think I may need to learn to paint digitally, the work some of you guys are doing in the computer is blowing my mind!
http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y81/Rogzilla/IMG-2.jpg

[cakeypigdog]

jaokim: ha ha! that is exactly what it stands for! :)
mrgrumble: tee hee hee!

[Adyn Tear]

Good evening everyone, I'm new here,and I'm in, two of my favorite era's combined, sweet. I was going to post for eow this week, but didnt start my pic till this last sunday, rushed, and i didn't like it, so didn't post.

[Howie]

Here are some thumbnails, i think i like the one all the way to left the best
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v676/Internalcow/thumbschow64.png
Update
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v676/Internalcow/howie_chow64_theblackqueen.png

Finished:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v676/Internalcow/howie_chow64_theblackqueen-3.png
open to any comments

[Chuck Wadey]

I'm in. Probably.

Ackkk! Work's picking up. I think I'm knocked out before even starting...

[Steempunk]

Hmm, I would have figured on a more "feminine" figure, but you could go with a burly Eastern-European type. The one on the very left and the very right are clearly the best, keep developing!

[dragon4lunch]

Oh, what a swell topic! I might just have to finish my EOW early and join in! Yay for whom ever came up with the topic!

[Asatira]

Oooh! All I can say is, Oohh! Such a neat idea. I'm not promising anything, but I'd like to give it a try this week. :bashful:

[Form]

so if its 2025, and the GBNR has been around 100 years, does that mean we are taking a hypothetical situation that britain and japan got together before 1925 and then extrapolating that 100 years? or did you mean 2125?

[Moreuvian_lx9]

I love the idea so much, it's pulled me into the store! I've been watching for so long, but this gets my juices flowing! Here's a WIP ...

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y220/Moreuvian_lx9/Black-Queen-WIP.jpg

[Iceman0xh]

I like the topic and never make it on the first page so im gunna try right here right now

[bhanu]

WOowie I am in. DId some sketching but I think this oens complicated , and thats why I am loving it.so we can use references right ? for the victorian costumes and all.hmm the fact that 100 years the cultures have merged makes this one even mroe intriguing. BEst of luck everyone.

[gtgauvin]

Here's what I've got so far. I've combined a furisode gown with a Victorian-style high-necked collar ( something to make it nearly impossible to tilt her head down), and threw on some braided epaulets for a more martial feel. Much like Rogzilla, I want this outfit to be excruciating to wear and have it show. I know the ox horn hairstyle is more Chinese, but it reminds me a little of Queen Victoria, so I think it stays. I'm looking forward to inserting a whole bunch of military background. I'm looking to make this look like a propaganda poster.

Thoughts? Crits?

http://community.conceptart.org/gallery/I/2005/01/01/23576.jpghttp://community.conceptart.org/gallery/I/2005/01/01/23582.jpg

Update: OK, then. I've started sketching the underdrawing. I'm wondering if I've bitten off more than I can chew with the phalanx of soldiers in the background, but given my overall satisfaction with the project so far, I consider it a challenge instead of a problem. Still, it's kind of making me want to splash out for a nice shiny tablet and take a stab at digital painting ( until they start making poster paints with an UNDO function).

Update again: Started painting. Flag and sky done in watercolor. I think I'll want to go back in and do it again in poster paint; I don't like the look of the paper texture complicating the image. Other than that, I like where this is going. Great job everyone!

OK. All done.



http://community.conceptart.org/gallery/I/2005/01/01/23924.jpg

[matias]

Sweet concept Cakeypigdog! Also Gtgauvin cool start, digin the flag! I'll see if I can pull my finger out and scrap together something!

[gtgauvin]

Thanks Matias. You don't think the flag concept is too obvious?

[Mat Kaminski]

Definitely count me in on this one! I've been watching CHOW and COW for awhile... was kind of afraid to try. Tried last week, but couldn't quite get my head around the bear thingy. So anyway... I've already got some rough sketches going and ideas popping around in my head for this one :) Should be a fun one. Mine so far is more a direct blending of both cultures together. And I was also wondering... Cyberpunk is allowed right? :P
That seems to be my speciality ;D

[cakeypigdog]

Form: yes, consider it an alternate earth where japan and britain united 100 years ago.
gtauvin: love the attitude you have achieved in the head/ neck area!
Malakai SinClair: yes mate cyberpunk is fine if that is your inclination.

edit:
final: http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f87/cakeypigdog/cakeypigdogblackqueenchow64.jpg

[t11]

For some reason I keep seeing peony embroidered fluffy dresses... can't stop the visions!

I'm down.

Edit: dudu dudu du carack that wip

Updated with some paint still a little more... juuuust a little

http://troywilkerson.com/z/ca/blackqueenwip2.jpg

[Kredepops]

Love the concept!! I'm in. Hope I can devote enough time to make it worthy of the idea.

Gtgauvin > The face is great! Maybe you could add a few millitary elements like armor to make her also a leader in war ?

[Mused]

Great concept!

I don't think I'm gonna do a real entry though because I doubt I'd be able to get a certain fashion show from last season out of my head :o

http://www.style.com/fashionshows/collections/S2007CTR/complete/thumb/CDIOR
http://www.style.com/slideshows/fashionshows/S2007CTR/CDIOR/RUNWAY/00160m.jpg

(don't click if you don't wanna be irreversibly inspired lol)

[cakeypigdog]

mused:awesome ref! cheers!

[ikuru]

so where painting one of these guys right?
http://www.suckadelic.com/images/page%20elements/SW%20elements/xxx%20img/darth-maul-02.jpg

[GothiKQ3]

U guys keep forgetting that she's a military commander...
I'd contribute,but I don't have the time to do anything right now...C u on the next CHoW!

[newman]

damn! this sounds right up my alley, but i'm far to busy at the mo.
shame...

[gtgauvin]

I intend to incorporate elements of military uniform into the final design, but my reading of the character is that she is a commander and civilian monarch rather than a warrior. I imagine her in the same vein as Queen Victoria or the West Empress Dowager (though a bit more savvy with her management of the military treasury). She would be trained in fencing and spear-fighting as an aspect of her courtly upbringing (along with tea ceremonies, dance and flower arranging), and carries a katana as an outward symbol of her military authority, but at no point in her entire life has she actually been in danger of bodily harm, much less engaged in mortal combat.

[Delmar]

gtgauvin, Nooo...!......., i started to work on the queen today and implemented kind of that flagdesign, like yours, in her crown. hahaha, no doubt, it is obvious.:)

Well, I´ll try to give it a different touch. Actually let´s see if i´m able to finish my work.

[Tommoy]

Here's my WIP but i'm afraid i don't have the patience to draw al the little thingies on her dress. Brrrrrrrrrrr.

http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t19/Tommoy/Cow64WIP1k.jpg

Wallpaper did the job.

http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t19/Tommoy/Cow64d.jpg

Here's my entry.

http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t19/Tommoy/Cow64DDk.jpg

[Pesmerga]

Ok I'm in :)

1. Thumbnails
http://img162.imageshack.us/img162/9205/gbnrqueensy0.jpg

2. Sketches
http://img408.imageshack.us/img408/5756/blackqueen2wu9.jpg
http://img259.imageshack.us/img259/8208/blackqueen1ls1.jpg

3. Photoshop Speed Paint
http://img442.imageshack.us/img442/6888/stepcfq4.jpg

4. Clean Up
http://img442.imageshack.us/img442/4121/blackqueeneia7.jpg

First version of Black Queen:
http://img404.imageshack.us/img404/1894/blackqueen1fffhu1.jpg

My second version AND OFFICIAL FINAL:
http://img490.imageshack.us/img490/5206/pesmergachow64theblackqvv0.jpg

I hope some of the pros will post their progress. I hate it when they post their masterpiece on last second..

[dragon4lunch]

cakeypigdog: In case you haven't made up your mind yet - first page of the thumbnails, bottom left. That is my fave! How about you?

Poshspice is in?!!! Awesome!!! Painting chicks has got to be your specialty! I can tell a piece is from you by it's colour palette! You like using somewhat muted colours, if I recall correctly. Yes?

[chaosrocks]

cakey pig dog I wish I could turn out costume designs that fluently ... nice
chaos

[Chuck Wadey]

Posh - beautiful drawing. So dissapointed I can't play.

[hurricane]

cool designs so far!
Here's my start...
http://www.bjornhurri.com/sb/07/March/chow_hurri_march.jpg

[mrgrumble]

you would, wouldnt you bjorn? :D

bastard :D

[dragon4lunch]

hurricane you maniac! You're already rocking with a strong entry over at E.O.W.! Now you're playing with the kids over in this pool as well?! Great entry man, I'll have to launch a torpedo to counter this unabashed affront to my honor ;) :xpld: :yayca:

In all seriousnes - it's great that there are so many skilled artists honing their skills and busting out the good stuff! Keep it up!

[Form]

hurri... im giving you this look

=_=

you know what it means!

=_=

[Gorromog]

well, obviously im new to this site. and i had something for last chow but i can't figure out to post the picture in this forum!!! please tell me how it is done!:spam:

[Form]

simple. when you reply, click 'go advanced' and then look for a paperclip button on the advanced window. Thats the attachment manager. Happy posting :)

[bhanu]

Bjorn man , how easily you pulled this one?Hands off ,we have winner.

[seba_boi]

Oooh... This round should be interesting...

[dragon4lunch]

bhanu relax. It's far too early to declare somebody a winner. Don't discourage others - and don't underestimate people like Posh and cakeypigdog!

[bhanu]

bhanu relax. It's far too early to declare somebody a winner. Don't discourage others - and don't underestimate people like Posh and cakeypigdog
dude I was just joking.

[Cowkitty]

I'm in love with this concept idea! I'm working on a sketch now, hoping to have something up by the end of the day.

So far, everyone's WIP look great!

[Wasker]

Did a quick sketch, hope I got the patience to finish it. Any cc is appreciated. The final queen will be dressed.

http://www.wasker.com/chow_blackqueen_1.jpg

[D-BAKER]

firstly may I say congrats to my boy cakey well done man awsome work!

Ok this is my work in progress, my idea is that the queen is baisically dying, so her husband (the king) before his assination made her these black widow-esqe legs to follow him in to battle.
Since his death she has proven herself as a worthey leader of her nation, and despite her failing health will always be found at the very front of any skirmish.

Black widow legs aside i plan to make the most of the victorian/samuarai thing which you can see more of in the second pic. no sword yet either

excellent entries so far peeps looks like an ace round!

ok
this is where Iam at so far guys all wip of course, Iam trying to get a sense of english rose/ war monster going on see what ya think, ill post the old sketches on my sketch book so drop by if you cant remenber what they look like.

this round is look amazing by the way,and thanks for the kind words

cheers!
http://i142.photobucket.com/albums/r112/D-BAKER/HALFQUEEN.jpg

This is as finished as it gets i think, no time to work on it this weekend so this is it for me.
cheers guys all the entries have been fantastic so far cant wait to see them all done!
http://i142.photobucket.com/albums/r112/D-BAKER/D-BAKER_CHOW64_BLACKQUEEN.jpg

[Kredepops]

Great concepts already everybody.

Bjornhurri - that is a great outfit she's got on! Love that long long dress and the headwear.

D-Baker -Awesome idea with the mecha spider legs!

Heres my quickly scribbled concept idea for her clothes. Couldn't spend too much time on it here at work.

http://www.chrisguldager.com/blog/daily_sketch_31.jpg

Update

Had some more time to do another drawing.

http://www.chrisguldager.com/blog/daily_sketch_32.jpg

Update: Dammit I haven't had the time to sit down and paint a finished drawing. Gotta sit this one out.

[oishiiniku]

I think this is going to be a busy one! Some great stuff in here already.

Cakeypigdog: Great range of thumbs - they all feel battle-ready yet elegant.

D_Baker: Stylish! The spider legs idea is a winner.

Hurricane: Great shape. I hope you don't think I'm treading on your toes but Victorian bustle/long dress shape is too good a motif to pass up.

Here's my bunch of thumbs. I'm going to go with something akin to the design on the right. The queen will ride like a figurehead at the top of some sort of giant dress/vehicle thing. I'm not sure whether the dress will be filled with mechanical gubbins or a bunch of slaves. Either way, the idea is that she's floating along serenely while under the surface there's lots of frantic movement going on (like a swan's legs beneath the water). I really hope I get a chance to finish.

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y95/oishiiniku/queeniethumbs.jpg

Ta, Nick.

[dragon4lunch]

there's lots of frantic movement going on (like a swan's legs beneath the water)

What are you doing oishiiniku peeking up at innocent swans in the lake?! Hehe, I really like your wording and that is some interesting thinking. Did you see swans legs in action on a nature show or did you just think that's the way it has to be?

Your design is rocking! I dig the totally unnecessary amount of wheels and cogs! Great steam punk action you got going on there!

[ikuru]

d-baker, I like the feel of that first one, I like it allot.

[GothiKQ3]

I don't know why everybody keep insisting on that "unconfortable-to-wear" thing...
@D-Baker,I love Ur hover-thingy idea...
Why doesn't someone go more futuristic?There haven't been much of the cyberqueens...I've seen only one so far...

[Delmar]

D-Baker: First thumbs are very promising, can´t wait to see a progress.

GothikQ3: I don´t know why there should be cyberqueens in the first place....we are talking about the year 2025 and not 2225. I know that the calculation of times has no relation to our real one, but for me the year 2025 is not really predicating a futuristic cyberworld.

[gtgauvin]

Likewise, I think the concept of stiff, uncomfortable costumes is quite appropriate to the spirit of this challenge. Modes of dress among the elites of the imperial societies of Japan and England in the early 20th century were as ornate as they were constrictive, and it seems that that's a common aesthetic which many partaking in this activity have arrived at independently of one another. If the character were derived from, say, Nero's Rome, I might consider more in the way of flamboyant decadence.

[Rogzilla]

No one is "insisting" on the uncofortable to wear. I know I just used it as a starting point. Giesha had to go through horrible ceremonies of having thier hair pulled back tight and walked on large, unbalanced slabs of wood. Meanwhile, Victorian fashion pretty much had built in corsets. Heck, even today I know many women who completely abuse and bruise their bodies in order to make themselves comely. And have you ever tried walking in heels? Oh SNAP!

As for futuristic, again the starting point was Victorian/Traditional Japanese. It is 100 years after their union but who is to say where technology has gone? Was there a World War II? Did America develop the A-Bomb? Did someone else? Who is the dominate power? While it is possible to add in some futuristic aspects (D-Baker's are a neat little idea out of left field I think) I don't think it is needed. Heck, the war could have turned nuclear long ago, leaving the world in nuclear winter and these waring nation forced back into Fudeal concepts.

[steve1138]

There are some really amazing designs here! I think I'd better post mine soon though - some of my ideas (just little things, like a fan or something) are starting to appear in other pieces. Well, "Great minds" and all that...

[Asatira]

Oshiiniku and D-Baker: Really interesting takes, both of you. I'd forgotten about a technological aspect to the design.

Everyone is doing great. And I don't think the concept is going for uncomfortable, but the two elements do have a certain level of discomfort inherent to them. I'm thinking especially of the Victorian aspect (except for the Regency period just before Victoria's ascendance to the throne, most of that era had corsets and crinoline skirts, ie big hoop skirts), and there's a certain amount of poise to be had when you're trying to come off as divine.

[vigostar]

oishiiniku- awesome concept right there... If you can work it so that dress is some sort of lacey fabric so the viewer can see through it... Your going to be hard to beat this round

[steve1138]

Here's my WIP...

http://innovations.ie/blackqueen.jpg

...and here's my final. It's not as finished as I'd like, and it's just a pure costume design, but I don't think I'll have the time to do any more. I originally wanted to do some intricate embroidery on the huge sleeves and I'm not too happy with the fan. Maybe another time...

By the way, the thing on her head is actually a hat that's sitting at an almost 90 degree angle facing forward, being held up by hair, the green ribbons behind it, and probably some magic.

http://innovations.ie/steve1138_chow64_blackqueen.jpg

The Black Queen

Based on similar masks worn by ancient Samurai warriors, the Black Queen's face mask at once indicates her military position and represents her divinity - as divine leader of the GBNR, her true appearance is never revealed. The mask depicts the mouth of the lion traditionally employed by the British to represent their Empire. It now stands for their ruler's strength. The fan and sword she holds are merely ceremonial, harkening back to times and traditions long since past.

[Arpad]

Heey this is my first entry ever, too. So i hope it's accepable to post a WIP.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v81/Okami/BQWIP.jpg

and the final. my bit is nothing compared to everyone's. guuh it makes me feel ashamed of myself. which is exciting :D keep it up, please?
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v81/Okami/Arpad_CHOW64.jpg

this is the Queen. though she's a mastermind with politics and warfare, she prefers not to do much physical activity. instead she stays in her palace, and green-screens all of her events.

[Supervlieg]

D-baker: great style, this could turn out marvellous.
Cakey: Love the thumbs!
Hurricane: Lovely stuff, hope you work on it some more.

Here's mine so far. I might redo the whole thing after seeing the fine work so far.

http://www.bolman.nl/cgtalk/supervlieg_chow064.jpg

[Howie]

mines all finished, but after seeing some of these wips i know i don't stand a chance

[seba_boi]

GothikQ3: I don´t know why there should be cyberqueens in the first place....we are talking about the year 2025 and not 2225. I know that the calculation of times has no relation to our real one, but for me the year 2025 is not really predicating a futuristic cyberworld.I was thinking of the same thing... Did CAKEYPIGDOG mean 2225?... I'm only gonna be in my 40s in 2025... I admit Japan was vastly influenced by the west after World War II (and some even before that), and that would somewhat account for the 100 years of Victorian influence... Although if he/she (sorry CAKEY if you're a guy... or girl) meant that they have converged together after 100 years, then 2225 would be the more plausible one...

[Rogzilla]

I was thinking of the same thing... Did CAKEYPIGDOG mean 2225?... I'm only gonna be in my 40s in 2025... I admit Japan was vastly influenced by the west after World War II (and some even before that), and that would somewhat account for the 100 years of Victorian influence... Although if he/she (sorry CAKEY if you're a guy... or girl) meant that they have converged together after 100 years, then 2225 would be the more plausible one...

Yes, it is 2025, this is already established earlier in the thread. It is a different time line..or different Earth...Earth um...Pi (I like Pi) and will be absored with the Crisis on Infinite Earths occurs. :-P Anyways, that is why there is a Victorian Influence. The allying occured in 1925...actually a little after the Victorian era but close enough darn it! X-P

[cakeypigdog]

about the dates: it is meant to be near future (almost contemporary) not distant future.

The idea for the breif is set in alternate earth where, for whatever reason, japan and the UK formed a new world power in the 1920's. if people want to do futuristic stuff that is cool, who can say what technology would be available now if the last 100 years had been different.

just have fun with it chaps!

[steve1138]

Originally posted by Supervlieg
I might redo the whole thing after seeing the fine work so far.
Supervlieg, whatever about redoing your picture, your use of light and colour is amazing here!

[filip]

nice entries so far!
here's my wip..
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v24/brawkstake/blackqueen3.jpg

Lunch break fix-up, don't have any more time to work on this.. so I guess it's finished
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v24/brawkstake/blackqueen4.jpg

[dragon4lunch]

filip she is so cute!

Only wondering how such a young girl would be put in such a powerful position...

[Mat Kaminski]

Man all these entries so far are quite intimidating 0.o
I'm working on mine though, hopefully it'll turn out okee :)
As far as someone stating cybernetics being in the queen earlier, technically this is a hypothetical future, anything could've happened between WWII and 2025, for all we know manga took over and we now have giant mecha roaming the streets lol!
I mean, after all, the topic is pretty open to interpretation. Mine is sort of cyberpunkish at the moment.
I just gotta keep focusing on finishing pieces rather than worrying about being successful at the moment. Who knows, maybe it'll turn out all right ;)

On another note, it's suprising that I'm not seeing many corsets, as that was what I think made victorian style so unique for its time. Maybe I'm just not looking hard enough though.

filip: Amazing work so far, I'm a huge fan of really filling up your canvas, so that looks amazing to me! Just keep working and fleshing it out even more :) I especially like the ambient lighting. Amazing work!

Supervlieg: START OVER?! Wowza! No way I would think you would need to start over! That looks amazing!

Howie: BAH! You should post it anyway! People are only hardest on themselves, and besides, you can only get better with some constructive criticism.

How the crap do you guys color so well, opencanvas + Tablet? I've been wondering myself about a tablet... hmmm....

Well anyway, until next time,
--Malakai Sin'Clair

[Adi.]

Hi everyone :^^:

I've been looking around the CA forums lately, thought id join in.
Here are some pen sketches I did exploring possible costumes.


http://i169.photobucket.com/albums/u211/ArtOfAdi/Adi_CHOW64_WIPsketches.jpg

Final:

http://i169.photobucket.com/albums/u211/ArtOfAdi/Adi_CHOW64_BlackQueenFinal.jpg

[cakeypigdog]

adi: some cracking costume design in there: exciting!

[Moreuvian_lx9]

More work. First idea was all pencil. Thought I would try another idea with just my tablet ...

This time, I decided to use a more soldierly attitude, and with some obviously victorian traits. Rather than just plate armor used in my previous sketch, I decided to make the plate armor nod more towards a pattern that would remind one of a girdle. Add in some mechanical armor on the arm, which was inspired by both victorian armor and samurai plates (the shoulders are the more obvious samurai touch) so thats what came out so far. The overall feeling I got when I got to this point was that she seems like she should lead, but it would be more a nation of scoundrels who fight against larger superpowers. She, herself is scholarly, but with a vicious alterego.

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y220/Moreuvian_lx9/Black-Queen-WIP2.jpg

[Aly Fell]

Nice work Moreuvian_lx9 . She's got a bit of a Joan of Arc feel to her. I guess she was turned into a saint, which could be tied in with the 'divine' part of the brief. There's some smashing designs coming through. I guess I don't see her as an actual warrior, more of a figurehead, removed from the actual fighting... a divine untouchable!

[cakeypigdog]

posh: nice paint so far mate, i like the more textured look you have captured: i much prefer it to your normal, cleaner, style of rendering.
Great lighting too! look forward to seeing how she turns out.

[Supervlieg]

Thanks for the support guys. Maybe Ill just give it a slight work over. It is a bit too saturated right now.

[KaWaii]

I'm in too, nice start btw Supervlieg :D

[RES]

Congrats on the win Jake and Nice subject. Thought it’s about time I did more humans so I’ve given it a go, here’s a quick gut feeling one I did over lunch. Hopefully I’ll find time to take this further.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v302/RES-Ryan/blackqueen_003.jpg

Thought I'd take this one to black and white for now as I really want it to pop with the values rather than colour (everyone’s like the colour so far so I hope this leap into the unknown works :) ). I may add the colour again at the end
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v302/RES-Ryan/blackqueen_009.jpg

[ikuru]

posh, looks verrrrrrrry nice now.
nice sketch there Res.

[kissorkill]

After a bunch of sketches I went back to my very first one. Unfortunately Im the worlds worst PS Painter so it looks like poo...Oh god how i miss my Brushes...my real ones that is...

Heres my WIPs
a rough sketch

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y203/b_milum/BQSIZE.png

and then some reallly rough color

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y203/b_milum/BQWIP2.png

[Cowkitty]

Res: That's fantastic! Not only is it futuristic, but it has this great cultural quality to it... not to mention the colors and dramatic lighting are great too. I also love what you've doen with the flag design-- I never even thought to not use a version of the union jack!

[dragon4lunch]

D-Baker: Awesome sketches (page1)! Great style and all! :D

[Mydrim]

I realized I just love D-BAKER...

[steve1138]

Adi, awesome first post!

[Pesmerga]

Wow, this one's going to be between Supervlieg and Filip!! Amazing work both of you. Oh and RES too, yours is looking nice so far. Can't wait to see it finished :)

I know I don't stand a chance but I'll still try to finish mine..

[Delmar]

Ahh...Looks like things already getting going. Good ones everyone so far...

So here is my first sketch.

http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b279/Delmar18/black_queen_6.jpg

[steve1138]

D-BAKER, your stuff really belongs in an "Art of" book or something.

[Cowkitty]

Delmar: I love the lacey textures used throughout your picture! that was one thing I learned when researching for this concept-- lace became very popular during this time because of new lace-creating machines. Beautiful!

Well, here's my first time entering. I'm not entirely satisfied with this yet, so this still might be a WIP.

http://gallery.butterfliesandhurricanes.com/albums/album31/Black_Queen_by_Cowkitty.jpg

[Camara]

edit: paint wip:
http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f87/cakeypigdog/blackqueen3m.jpg

FANTASTIC!!!

[Pesmerga]

Cockeypigdog and Poshspice are on fire!!

Sweet wips :)

hey Aidi, I really love those costume designs!

[ikuru]

http://www.ikuru.se/box/asianqueen.jpg
My Final Stuff! ;)

[dragon4lunch]

Cowkitty: Looking good. Legs are a little short though. Also, do you want to leave everything so red in the background? maybe a little overpowering, no?

ikuru: It doesn't look like your other work at all! You are going a new direction... not bad, not bad! You could make this sweet! Maybe make her a little more feminine.

[trev]

Holy knee-jerk reaction batman! Some roughs, Im working on a more considered design at the mo, its also a bit more techy. Not sure she should even be holding a weapon unless its ceramonial but most of you seem ok with an ass kicking queen :)

http://trevorwhite.co.uk/bq_r1.jpg

http://trevorwhite.co.uk/bq_r2.jpg

[ikuru]

Hey Dragon, thank u for noticing, yeah I'm prbably looking for something new.
Will see where it ends...;)

[BryanYoung]

I would like to participate in the challenge this week. I've got my thumbs and rough sketch ready to post, but when I go to "go advanced" reply there isn't a paper clip button to attach images. Can anyone help me out with this? Thanks.

[mrgrumble]

lordie you guys have some smashing work this week! :) imma....just...gonna go hide over here...in the corner :runs away:

[dragon4lunch]

BryanYoung: Don't go to advanced. The "attach image" symbol is right there above the window where you type a message. The mountains with the sun postcard icon. You need to upload your images to a remote server though, then copy the address and paste it in, after clicking the icon. You'll figure it out.

Delmar that is a fine drawing! Keep it up!

[FridayEve]

http://www.fridayeve.com/gallery/sketchbook/fridayeve_chow64_blackqueen.jpg

[BryanYoung]

dragon4lunch - Thank you very much! :)

I haven't participated in a weekly challenge before, thought I'd give this one a go. Here are my thumbs and a rough sketch. Great topic Cakeypigdog.

http://www.bryanyoungart.com/CA/CHOW64_BlackQueen_thumbs.jpg

http://www.bryanyoungart.com/CA/CHOW64_BlackQueen_thumbs02.jpg

http://www.bryanyoungart.com/CA/BryanYoung_CHOW64_sketch.jpg

Final

http://www.bryanyoungart.com/CA/BryanYoung_CHOW64.jpg

[liamjames]

EDIT3. I'm going to have to call this finished, as I've officially run out of time for this entry. Completely pales in comparison to a lot of these - I need a change of style. :)

http://www.liamjames.com/images/conceptart.org/liamjames-blackqueen15.jpg

My Black Queen zips about checking on her dissident factions with a steam jetpack, much to the horror of her Council.

Really, really great pictures, cakeypigdog, poshspice and filip... and loads of others! :)

[dragon4lunch]

Wow Bryan that is great stuff!!! I'm glad I could help you out to get those beauties posted!

FridayEve that is looking good, very good! Great style and man, some serious skin painting!

[Rogzilla]

Poshspice: I like this design. It is very sexy. And the lighting you are establishing and I could say so many things about the way she is holding that long...sword. *whistles*

Howie: This seems much more Eastern European than British. I like that you didn't go with the typical pretty girl type, she's got some meat on her bones. She could really kick some butt.

Moreuvian_lx9: What you have up is still really hard to judge but I like the direction you are going with this.

gtgauvin: I like the idea of the propaganda poster. I don't see a lot of English influence other than the flag but the design is very solid. I like the watercolor look but maybe another layer instead of poster paint?

cakeypigdog: Awesome design and illustration. I think you have really captured the regal aspects of both cultures. I'm glad you didn't go with the pistols...was a bit too cliche.

TroyWilkerson: I really like the asymmetry. It seems a little bit too much like just pieces of the two costumes instead of a fusion of the styles. The drawing itself is very strong and I really want to see where you take it.

Tommoy: Very neat. This one is a lot more Victorian than Japanese but it looks pretty awesome. I like the style and you definitely gave her a strong sense of attitude.

Pesmerga: I like the second one better too. The first one seems too much cut and pasted together, again combining costumes and not culture. The second one is much more successful. I really like seeing your process and thumbnails.

hurricane: Excellent. Again, a very regal design. Excellent execution. Bravo.

Wasker: Hmmm, interesting. I wanna see where this goes. Keep going!

D-BAKER: Badass. I kind of like it without the mech just because she looks magical and floaty. She doesn't seem to be putting a lot of weight down on to the mech, do you know what I mean? I can't place what it is about it and maybe it is just me. In any case, it is still an awesome design and a drawing.

Kredepops: Love both these drawings. I hope you produce a final! ^_^

oishiiniku: KNEEL BEFORE THE MIGHTY QUEEN! Very mighty design, very much capturing the imposing idea of a divine leader.

steve1138: Too early to give too much critique. I like the idea of the samurai mask. FINISH IT!

Arpad: The sketches look neat but I am not sure what is going on. I suppose I don't have to in the sketches but it is always helpful. The corset it very good though. Nice to see someone to go for it.

Supervlieg: DO NOT CHANGE! KEEP DEVELOPING IT! I WILL CRY IF YOU DON'T!

filip: A much simpler design and that is its strength. I wish you had time to develop it just a little bit more but it still looks good.

Adi: WOW! Out of no where! Those are great! Blue ballpoint? I love that medium for sketching! The designs are sexy but regal with a good strength to them. Like the good mixture of the two cultures.

Moreuvian_lx9: ...I think I dated her once. Seriously though, a neat design. I missed you previous sketch so I can't compare this to that for progress but the style you are using is strong.

RES: I love the pallet you are using. She seems a very strong character and fits into her surroundings well. I feel like someone is about to get knighted.

kissorkill: While the drawing feels a little flat you are one of the more successful at combining the cultures. Keep on drawing!

Delmar: This looks like a Talous LaTecht drawing (I know I screwed up that name but you know who I mean, right?) The Japanese influenceis very subtle here and it makes it a nice contrast to everyone else's.

Cowkitty: Another good fusion of the two cultures. It seems like an underpainting but it is strong enough to work as a final piece. Maybe develop the flesh tones a little more?

ikuru: While it isn't the idea so much, there is something very cute about the design. She seems so innocent in her pose but I get the feeling she could kick some serious butt

trev: Both interesting designs but I like the bottom one more. I don't think she needs a gun though. If you do have a gun, think of something more...ceremonial. I can't think of any guns like that...maybe a rifle of some sort?

FridayEve: Another VERY unique design. A bit more contemporary Japanese school girl in it but that may be Victorian too. Your style is very awesome, like a classical oil painting.

BryanYoung: Liking the thumbnails. The one it seems you are going with has more benevolent qualities which is something missing from many of the designs. I would like to see just a little bit more of the military leader myself but the design is very strong.

liamjames: Is she flying around on steam jet packs attached to her pantyhose? Odd but in a good way. Her eyes are really cold and she isn't wearing shoes...is she a robot? It is a neat design and I would like to see it finished if you have time.

*pants* OK, did I get everyone? If I overlooked you, I am sorry. I hope I didn't come off as too hard or anything, I tried to give constructive criticisms and some praise. I don't think anyone has any weak work but they are obviously almost all WIPS but that is when I know I want feedback, before it is too late.

Keep drawing everyone!

[cakeypigdog]

ikuru: really like where your going with it mate: the head area particuarly is real nice!

BryanYoung: ah another skillfull huntsman fan: i love your thumbnails: great use of tonal shapes to create pattern and form. your pose in the last 2 is exquisite. great drawing too: look forward to more of this one!

so many great entries!

[Oblio]

throwing in some quick doodles.
http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d105/afantana/oblio_blackqueensketches-sml.jpg
another doodle @ office (OC) - i miss my painter
http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d105/afantana/oblio_blackQueen_doodsSML.jpg
got some time to screw one of the sketches around
BlackQueen wearing her military uniform with white mask.
http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d105/afantana/oblio_blackqueen.jpg
please help.

[edujante]

http://i148.photobucket.com/albums/s17/edujante/blackkuincopia.jpg

Black queen fighting as a private,
black queen is a clon, half of his gens came from margareth tatcher ADN, the other half are ancien japan emperors.

http://i148.photobucket.com/albums/s17/edujante/drakkuin.jpg

Theres a capture from one of the cartoon animation of bbc broadcast inspired in aki, the black queen

[ikuru]

CakeyPigdog, Thanx Man!
Rogzilla, Apreciate your kind words dude.

If I finnish this it will be my first chow btw.

[Kredepops]

Rogzilla > How awesome of you to comment on everybody's work! Really nice of you. And thanks, glad you like the drawings, I'll definitely do my best to paint a final :)

Edujante > great expression on her face, I like the tattoo/warpaint. Could have used a bit more japanese/english influence though. But hey, I like it.

Oblio > Like the sketches - looks interesting, especially the one on the right, that uniform is great.

ByanYoung > Mindblowing sketches - wow! Looks like each and everyone of them is a potential winner.

Ikuru > very original - looking forward to see where you're going with this.
perhaps you need to add some more 'regal' elements.

Res > Looks great!! Damn I like it! Perfect mix of japanese and english style.

[RES]

thanks all for the positive the comments you’ve pushed me on to finish this one.....maybe.

Very expressive Oblio, me likey

[matias]

Hey guys getting my arse into gear! heres a quick post of my wip atm.
http://members.optusnet.com.au/matias.jakku/Linking%20Files/GBNR%20Ruler%20copy.JPG
Final:
http://members.optusnet.com.au/matias.jakku/Linking%20Files/matias_CHO64.JPG
Cheers guys
Matias

[steve1138]

steve1138: Too early to give too much critique. I like the idea of the samurai mask. FINISH IT!

Will do, I just hope I have enough time...

[revenebo]

http://i135.photobucket.com/albums/q150/revenebo/Revenebo_ChoW64_TheBlackQueen.jpg


Her Divine Majesty, Daughter of Amaterasu, Queen of Dawn and Twilight, Lady of Thistles and Chrysanthemi, Ruler of the Sea, Leader of the Great Britain-Nippon Republic, etc. etc. sporting the Armillary Sceptre, symbol of sovereignty over the seas, a golden armillary sphere captured in the final battle against the Chinese-Portugese fleet mounted on a carved bone taken from the last known whale on Earth, and Poseidon's Tear ring, symbol of her religious role as the Pontifex Maximus of the Cult of Poseidon.


My first ChoW. Great topic.

[ikuru]

For better or for worse... Made a minor UPDATE up there (further up on this page).

Thank u verry much Kredepops, and yes I will try and do that.

[Helzon]

The Consecration
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v283/Helzon/HelzonChow64post.jpg
Final.


EDIT: Ton of great entries...hats off to you all.

[liamjames]

Thanks Rogzilla! Shoes, hey? I'll think of something! :)

Updated, but still a long way to go and I'm not sure I'll have time to finish it before Sunday. Not that I have a chance of getting any votes, anyway, with all this talent around. :)
I need to take some tips from cakeypigdog's thumbnail technique. Those fast studies are really cool. :)

I love the Fridayeve entry too. I saw your tutorial in ImagineFX, Friday - good stuff. I prefer some of the recent work on your blog though, you have a real talent for drawing beautiful soulful eyes.

[Spitch]

http://i169.photobucket.com/albums/u226/spitch1/Spitch-Chow64-BlackQueen.jpg


Cool entries, I've seen some great stuff up here. Gonna be a cool round.

[ikuru]

nice wip spitch, one of her brestthings seems a bit flat.


plz somone tell me If I should remove the hat on my wip person btw. thank u (p2.)

[Spitch]

Yeah, I was kinda out of air to pump in. I promise, she'll look better in the morning, but I really have to sleep a bit to recover my strenght.

[steve1138]

My final's up, although I don't think it stands a chance against some of the other entries. Good practise I suppose.

[David-david]

Dear conceptartists! Congratulations for all your entries!

Here's what I've made for this thread:

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y296/caradecalcetin/japa.jpg

This picture of Shantall Tsukamoto was taken in 2024, before the death
of her husband Harold Kamehame, poisoned by the spies of the Beneluxgermafrance union.

She was educated to serve her husband because of the traditional japanesse
care for ladies, and after his death she imposed very severe rules about
mourning, and she was the first one to comply with them wearing black until the day of her death.

The fashion of the nobility of that year was a revision of the
times of the ancient queen Elizabeth, and not only that... Shantall also adapted the hard punishment for the traitors of the nation.

On this portrait made by David-david the third she is holding her stick of power: Each button ejects a quantic missile to a country which appears automatically there, she seems to be pressing the button of target-Spain,
so... Cuerpo a tierra!

[Stokes]

David-David thats pretty damn nice looking. Good job. I also like Posh's quite a bit

[hells angel]

really cool entries everyone!...
my first chow....

http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t307/vivekram/hellsAngel_chow64_theBlackQueenFina.jpg

Hope I havent drifted too far from topic by adding in "divinity" and technology to make up for the leg binding!:)

[steve1138]

Originally Posted by Oblio
Her appearance should bring together Victorian and traditional Japanese aesthetics
Gorgeous entry, David-david, but she seems far more Elizabethan than Victiorian.

[ikuru]

david pretty nice man.

[David-david]

Thanks everybody for the nice comments, I felt into painting trance
from 00:00 a.m to 04:45 a.m, and its nice to see the effort is worth it!

You're right Steve... that's because I felt more to do this, comparing
both queens I preferred Elizabeth much more, I remembered her
from the series "The Black Adder" and I couldn't resist the nostalgia.
Although I just realized the face is pretty Victoria and her could have
the same moustache :D
Any way... who do you prefer?

This?
http://www.micklebring.com/bml/images/victoria66brithday.jpg

Or THIS!
http://www.tudorplace.com.ar/Pelicula/MirandaRichardson(Blackadder).jpg

[revenebo]

David-david, the picture is great but it doesn't seem to follow the brief very closely... She has little of English (not to say Victorian) and nothing but the eyes of Japanese.

RES and Hurricane, I think you found both the right balance between English and Japanese traits as well as the hieratic and regal look of the character. Very interesting style too.

[steve1138]

steve1138: Too early to give too much critique. I like the idea of the samurai mask. FINISH IT!

Any chance of a critique now Rogzilla? I know I said I don't have the time to do any more, but if you pointed out something, I may be forced to make the time...

[dragon4lunch]

Spitch great job on the face and neck painting part! Looking very promising. I do think the bottom half of the torso should probably be redrawn. right now it looks like she is kneeling, rather than stepping up the stairs. What do you think?

[ikuru]

I made another UPDATE (page two) feel free to crit...

[Rogzilla]

steve1138: Sure! The design is excellent and I am impressed the painting. The pose, however, seems a little flat. The pose does look out of something from Japanese art, perhaps statuary but then the color/value wouldn't match up. Try taking that pose, it HURTS! What you could do is add a background to it like a royal portrait, then it could be a fusion of the two artistic styles. A really good example would be the portrait of George V that you can find on his Wiki page. It is what I used for reference. Anyways, I gotta go put on pants, going to see TMNT today. I will try to do critiques for everyone if I can!

[dragon4lunch]

Oblio: Nice! It's maybe a little small right now the image, and her arms seem a tack too short. Just a little.

Ikuru: Hehe, she doesn't look like someone who has authority. Looks like a schoolgirl who caught a cold ;p

[CheshireLyon]

This is probably my final, I would have liked some more time to work on it but this was finals week for me. Alot of good entries and sketches this time too.

Anyway, any crits would be appriciated.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v253/Chesire_Lyon/cheshireLyon_ChoW64_BlackQueen_fix.jpg

I think its a bit too technologically advanced, but with the alternate timeline I think there's some leniancy. I may see about giving some critiques later.

[vantrum]

great stuff everyone - this was a fun prompt.

http://www.mattkohr.com/images/misc%20images/vantrum_Chow64.JPG

[steve1138]

Rogzilla: Thanks so much for such a thorough critique! I'm really glad you liked the painting.

Regarding the pose, I was trying to make it slightly difficult if not impossible, reminiscent of illustrations of royalty on playing cards. I liked the idea of placing her arms at odd angles, but maybe it was too subtle to really hit the reference home. Should I have gone farther? I suppose it would almost be like ancient Egyptian figurative work, but with Victorian and Japanese already in the mix, that might be a bit too much. I thought about doing a flat-looking tapestry style background similar to that found all the way through Disney's Sleeping Beauty, but as I've said, I didn't have the time.

I'm ranting now, so I'll just say thanks again.

Thanks! :teeth:

[ikuru]

Actually dragon, Im thinking she is a young girl who allso happens to be a enlightened warrior (so she doesnt have to be this macho woman to be a great Spiritual leader(most of the entrys dont really reflect that factor (spiritual leader that is)). But yeah, having that said, schoolgirls are in fact pretty HOT. ;)
And btw, I made a decent update (bag on p2)


Poshspice! damn! how do you reach such a nice level so fast (yeah I know its a dumb question)! well done!

[cakeypigdog]

well i am done guys, only scrounged up an hour (and a late one at that) to paint it, won't get any futher time to work on it before the deadline. thanks for making my firt time hosting such a treat: i am overwhelmed by the volume and quality of th entries. good luck all.

ps updated on page 1!

[Aly Fell]

Ikuru - I dunno about a nice level, but having really bad back pain preventing me from sleeping meant I've noodled a bit more tonight. Cheers!

David-David - that's wonderful! The stylisation is spot on. I love this thread!

Edit: Cakey - Fabulous!

[Asatira]

Wow, there are some amazing pieces here now. Only a little while left.

[ikuru]

cakeypig, your final is kick ass!

[koppa]

awesome work guys

http://img242.imageshack.us/img242/8310/blackqueenkoppasnk6.jpg

is this too big? il resize if need be :)

[audit]

um...hello, hope i've made the deadline. my first ChoW, so, go easy :) the quality of work in here is really intimidating.

http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b141/86audit19/cgforums/Audit_chow64_Reine.jpg

i was going for the classic look; I figured 'black queen' sounded a bit gothic, which is basically victorian, so I went with it.

hm description..

Queen Hanako IX (House of Lancaster); an early portrait in semi-formal regalia.

The Shigata rulers of the GBNR (in)famously had their faces genetically engineered to resemble Noh masks, setting a trend among the population for cosmetic geneering which was a hallmark of that culture's stylised decadence. Hanako IX was particularly celebrated in this regard as the first generation to develop monochromatic eyes and unblemished, porcelain skin.

[BryanYoung]

BryanYoung: ah another skillfull huntsman fan...

That is exactly where I discovered the silhouette thumbnails. What an awesome book. If anyone hasn't seen it yet, you owe it to yourself to check it out. So many great entries this week. I'm gonna wrap mine up tomorrow.

[foofoo]

hello everyone. So many strong entries this week.... So heres mine.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v327/foofoo83/foofoo_chow64_blackqueenl.jpg

This piece is more of an experimental piece to me..as i tried to incorporate graphical elements into it. And uh...i know the design of the flag isn the most original..there are a few similar designs done by other ppl...ah well. Nice work every1!

[ikuru]

That is exactly where I discovered the silhouette thumbnails. What an awesome book. If anyone hasn't seen it yet, you owe it to yourself to check it out. So many great entries this week. I'm gonna wrap mine up tomorrow.
yeah I used that stuff for ref too a bit, killer art there.
I think allot of people sneakpeaked at natalie portman in starwars too... "Hey girl, whats whit the weird lipstick!" ;)

pic from the book (no the best one)...

http://www.designstudiopress.com/books/skillfulhuntsman/slideshow/slide42.jpg

[gep]

http://www.gepart.com.au/Gep_chow64.jpg
Hey all
here is my pic

[bumskee]

god there's so many goodies.. :O

http://www.minart.net/temp/bumskee_chow64_black_queen.jpg

[Adi.]

Heya everyone :^^:

Just posted my final on page 2 and had a look through the posts again, there are some really nice final images in here.


cakeypigdog: thnx, your final image looks mad, really expressive style. I like your painted huntsman style thumbnails as well

Steve1138: thnx.. kewl mask on your final!

Rogzilla: thnx.. nice sketching will be good to see one in colour

Bumskee: crazy rendering style

Poshspice: my favourite entry, so many nice details.

[hells angel]

just posted my final entry...my first chow.....this was a lot of fun!:)

[Moreuvian_lx9]

Not quite finished, but I fear I've run out of time...

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y220/Moreuvian_lx9/Black-Queen-WIP3-1.jpg

[gizmodus]

Nice concepts, guys!

http://gizmodus.com/files/gizmodus_chow64_black_queen.jpg

[Spitch]

Final's up third page.

[dragon4lunch]

bumskee: That is lovely! Lovely boooooobs! Wonderfull texture throughout!

Spitch: Man, that is strong! I might just have to vote for you! Didn't see it turn in to such a strong piece! Great job man, great job! :yayca:

[roidvoid]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v196/thecarrierone/blackqueen.jpg
The Black Queen

first chow. wish i had more time to do this
i found the activity just the other night... blah blah blah
but ill put on a better show next time. just wanted to throw my hat into the ring

[ikuru]

FINAL/Updated and POSTED on Page 2
great work everyone!
may the force b with u.

[Pesmerga]

http://www.fridayeve.com/gallery/sketchbook/fridayeve_chow64_blackqueen.jpg
I really like this one. She's missing the "divine leader" aspect though..

Poshspice: Damn, you're the man when it comes to ladies :) I love your piece. But I have a hard time to see what exactly is japanese in her..

Great work everyone! This is great practice for me. I'm not sure I'll have time to finish mine.. I'll try to post my final update later. I might go with the second one if I manage to finish it in time.

[bwkeough]

nothing like a good topic to bring the folks running in!

here's mine:
http://homepage.mac.com/bwkeough/sketchbook/bwkeough_blackqueen_64.jpg

[navarrot]

http://www.davidnavarrot.com/images/chow/navarrot_chow64_blackqueen.jpg

Hello everybody, I'm in with my Black Queen. At first I thought about a little bit old lady. But this option isn't very commercial... Finally I have hided his eyes with the helmet and it is difficult to know how old is she.
I think this concept mixes too many ideas very difficult to mix in a good way (english style, japanese style, futurism, a queen that is militatry too...) A little pain for my drawing it and I'm not very satisfied and as usual is almost impossible to find time to draw it but...well, hope you like it!!:bashful:

See ya!!

David.

[ikuru]

I dont know why, but I have a reeeeally hard time logging on to threads like this one at times... Could it be the Server here, is a bit tiered?
Anyways, looking forward to see what you all did, tommorow!

[cakeypigdog]

ikuru: me too mate, its a pain in the arse. more often than not i cannot get on to the chow or my sketchbook without logging out first. very annoying!

great entries everyone, so many of them too!

[dragon4lunch]

bwkeough: Ha, great piece! Can't stand those old Japanese torture shoes, but I love those robots carrying her cape! Talk about a waste of technology :) :D

[ikuru]

ikuru: me too mate, its a pain in the arse. more often than not i cannot get on to the chow or my sketchbook without logging out first. very annoying!

I think it might be the server beeing overloaded, but really I do not have a clue... I will try and contact somone if I can find who to contact...

[Rogzilla]

Crap monkeys. I don't think I am going to have time to finish this. I updated my first post with where I am now and I would LOVE some comments/crits on where I am now. I will try to post comments on all the rest of the work when the poll goes up. I will say there is a LOT of excellent work that deffinately pushes me to do better than I am. Not to be better than anyone else, but to be the best I can be.

[ikuru]

rogzilla, the first thing that stikes me, she's really short! Like dwarfish. You should consider taking photoref, and if you cant, then google and find a bunch of photographs of stuff that resembles what you want to do, and develope it from there. Most people Use photographs, people like stephen stahlberg and john howe use photo ref... every time you look at a photo and "copy" nature the next time you try and make it from memmory it will look better than bfore.
Its Also great to take some modeling classes if you can.

since I mentioned Stephen, here is a good tut. from him about light and shadow and collor and so on...

tune in and check it out!!! (http://www.androidblues.com/JealousyStepbystep/jealousystep.html)

[bumskee]

damn, there are some fine entries!

posh, :D nice pose and mood. she's wicked.

cakey, love what you did with the armour!

david-david, sweet,

luke, heavy! wish you tightened it tho.. u cow

bwkeough, nice touch with the futuristic stuff, (what does your nick mean anyway?)

reto, :D

dragon & adi thanks

[bwkeough]

dragon4lunch nothing says elitism like expensive frivolity! :)

bumskee Brendan W. Keough -- when I signed up, I thought "username" was what I logged in with and I'd choose and avatar name later. oh well. :)

[Pesmerga]

Ok final update: http://img490.imageshack.us/img490/5206/pesmergachow64theblackqvv0.jpg

I don't have time to take it any further. So this is my final I guess..

[Rogzilla]

rogzilla, the first thing that stikes me, she's really short! Like dwarfish. You should consider taking photoref, and if you cant, then google and find a bunch of photographs of stuff that resembles what you want to do, and develope it from there. Most people Use photographs, people like stephen stahlberg and john howe use photo ref... every time you look at a photo and "copy" nature the next time you try and make it from memmory it will look better than bfore.
Its Also great to take some modeling classes if you can.

since I mentioned Stephen, here is a good tut. from him about light and shadow and collor and so on...

tune in and check it out!!! (http://www.androidblues.com/JealousyStepbystep/jealousystep.html)

Awesome! That will help tons! I just checked and yeah, she is a head too short! Opps! Looking closer, she is off balance! Crap! I can do much better than that! I have done life drawing classes before and could do draw from model and photo pretty well. I think I will have to go back to using photo reference for a while since I do seem out of practice. Again, thanks for the comments, it really helps to have someone else give you feedback cause they always catch things you don't.

[bumskee]

Brendan, :D i was trying to read it and finally gave up. hah! makes sense tho. (just realised your website explains it all.. *feels stupid*)

[Mydrim]

Damn it.. I hate you all, because you are so good. Stunning round

[amer-nazri]

Eeeeeeeep.....

http://img218.imageshack.us/img218/7056/thingymajigsm1.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

This is what happens when you sketch something without knowing the fundamentals......:nohope: It was fun though.

[trev]

http://www.trevorwhite.co.uk/blackqueen.jpg

Done! If its still "Sunday somewhere else in the world" by the time I finnish work I might noddle it a bit more if thats ok.

[Define.]

This is my entry, but I DO have a better bigger version which I cannot put up, for some reason. Can we not attach images anymore? if we still can, HOWWW? I did it so long ago, I totally forget.

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y97/DefinetheSorrow/Define_Chow64_TheBlackQueen.jpg

[cakeypigdog]

Define: you just cannot attach images in the chow threads: you have to host them elsewhere. i don't know why!
you can still attach images in the rest of the CA threads.

[Main Loop]

http://www.remtek.net/0/mainloop/default/images/25/181.jpg

squeezed in at the last minute...