Lane's Sketchbook

[Meps]

Thanks, Lane! As always, you continue to be helpful. Thanks in particular for clearing up the bit about zooming. For me, the fact that the tablet space is relatively small has been both a convenience and a hindrance. Zooming in to allow larger strokes makes a lot of sense.

[Lane.]

"It was an odd occasion to see the princess traveling alone so far from the protection of the citadel.

Although bandits often patrol the mountain passage, I'm sure a lady is safe when mounted high upon a Ramorock."

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[Constantini]

Those strawberries are fucking incredible my friend.

Also ive been analyzing the last piece youve updated a lot and gathering some information from you on how to block in/render rocky terrain. I hope you dont mind
And thanks for it too, that GIF image helps a lot.

I cant critique your work, my technical knowledge is not up to par with yours yet, so ill just say keep working hard, I like your SB a lot!

[Fernteixeira]

I would give 6 stars if I could. Man I really love ur work, great color, great shapes, great edge control.. x_x' amazing skechtbook

[GEB]

I'm loving these latest uploads, awesome lighting and mood

[Lightship69]

I just love the Girl on the pier/ dock thing with the little creature, please render that one up as well it will be fabulous to see.
I also like working out the back story in the one of the girl riding the big thingy monster and the guy bowing as she rides by. I think that is one of the strongest things in your work mate, the story. You always give us a strong visual narrative to follow I miss that, odd thing to say i know but a lot of the stuff in the WIP section where I lurk a lot is just static poses and lifeless vistas and I keep saying tell a story! make it interesting! etc etc.

anyway enough drivel, well done and all the best with the work mate and thanks for posting.

[seungy]

This is just beast! Love the variations in texture and strokes that you use to create your forms

[Divine]

Dude, you're such a boss. Can't wait to see more!

[Meps]

I agree with Lightship69 - great storytelling here. As ever, your brush economy and looseness look great, and I'm really enjoying the balance between your warm light source and the cooler tones of your shadows - that's extremely effective, so keep it up!

[Kungfoowiz]

Thank you for showing your sketch process =) I like the little story you provided for the princess =)

[Cadaure]

So inspiring! I love your work!

[razen_sketch]

Digg the gif, really clears up the question of how your workflow goes
you use photoshop ?

[Lane.]

Thanks everyone!

razen_sketch- yes I do use Photoshop
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Below is a section of a larger image and story which can be found here: http://wildweasel339.deviantart.com/gallery/#/d55mg15

[Lane.]

Here's a quick one:

[Lane.]

Duel Beneath the Falls

[NickyBeats]

some damn fine work my friend!!

[kevin_]

great stuff, and love the progress shots! very helpful!

[Kungfoowiz]

Haha, the sucker is a nice touch =)

[Lane.]

-"Please Don't Go"

The general's daughter has had a personal bodyguard since the day she was born. "Big Barry" as he is often called, would be considered by most people an odd fellow, being so tall and a bit misshapen. Yet despite his awkward appearance, he is probably the most capable soldier on the palace grounds. Some say he single-handedly fended off dozens of enemy soldiers when the general fell injured in the heat of battle. I suppose that's what it takes to be trusted with the life of the master's only child.

While our general has spent the better part of each year away with the troops, "Big Barry" has spent nearly every hour of every day by the daughter's side. He has become both a close friend and caring father figure. At heart he's a very charming man, who through his joyful humor, shares great wisdom. But for fear of appearance, few have ever discovered his true nature.

Today the captain of the guard was replaced by a most despicable man. He's a short angry fellow, who has not looked kindly upon the large deformed bodyguard. So much was his disgust, that he has just ordered Big Barry to the front lines... a destination from which few soldiers ever return.

[Varguy]

Such a beautiful, painterly style!

[Lane.]

Alien Concept - Splincer



Splincers are agile alien predators with sharp bone extremities. Although lacking in strength and intelligence, these fiends are extremely fast and aggressive in their pursuit of prey. Using their large protruding teeth and claws, they latch on to the backs of their prey where they are nearly impossible to shake off.
They tend to hunt in large packs, which allows them to overwhelm even the largest of beasts.

If you must enter Splincer territory, it is advisable that you wear heavy slash-proof armor and equip a very large mace. While you should always wear a sidearm, you will find that Splincers are extremely hard to hit with automatic weapons due to their slim figures and swift movement. Some have found success using shotguns, but many unfortunate adventurers have found them far too lacking in ammo capacity.

[Kapil]

As soon as I saw your thumbnail, I knew i'd love your work. You thread does not disappoint. Your blog has been bookmarked. I look forward to more.

[Alrap]

Amazing works, keep posting...

[Lane.]

Landing

[JoshDArtist]

Good lord man... this is fantastic work.. LOVE seeing the process images, really helps to see another artist build and create their final work... definitely subscribing and maxing out the stars... can't wait to see more!!

[Zaphk]

Beautiful work =) I'm inspired now!

[Orkimede]

It's cool here, awesome narrative value in most of your pictures, that work well

Thanks for sharing !

[Psychobuddy]

Oh damn Lane, amazing work!

[Mila]

Landing is f*cking great!
The proces gif is also really interesting to watch. :]

[Bakker]

Great works. Really like the tranparancy in the landing air.