Chow 176 :: Chow Carnivalé

[mongreldesigns]

I was originally gonna do me running at the camera with a chainsaw, but everyone's classy party getup made me want to fit in.

[Saleem]

quick update
might chuck in a hat with a red feather

[Brixtah]

Hey guys!
Another GREAT topic! I might not have the chance to follow all the way through but thought it could be fun to join in and share what we look like in real life but with a mask. I didnt want to exagerate anything and keep it real but felt i HAD to tone down the muscles or it wouldnt look trustworthy.
Cyall around!

/david

[Dozeren]

Thought I'd give this a go this time. Hope I get it finished in time. Have a lot to do these days, but I really fell for this one.
Not much masquerade for now, but I'll get there

[Nutter]

Brixtah, just some crits for you, I think you linework is a bit floppy although your use of the lighting is creating some good volume and it gives the figure a good sense of mass

[LORD M]

Good looking work posted so far, great job guys!


Here's an idea by me, might continue.

[Helltroll]

Here's my first attempt, although it feels kinda static
Someone help me kick my ass to actually push it to final

And question for Poshspice or Daestwen:
If I were to scrap and redo this, is it alright within the theme to add a femme fatale consort or 2 at my sides?

[Reymus]

Last two out of a few sketches. Not sure though.

[daestwen]

What is it with this chow that draws the lame crude jokes? :/ Brixtah, I appreciate the sense of humor, but this is a open community challenge, not the lounge, please keep the low ball humor where it belongs! I'm not going to go delete it or anything, but you might consider doing so yourself. Don't really need to look at that while I'm browsing the thread, thanks. :/

[PxelSlayer]

Quick question - what about the background? Obligatory or not?

[mayhemunited]

Looking at a lot of Rembrandt paintings for colours... We'll see where it goes if I can finish in time. Great idea so close to Halloween.

[Shogo]

changed my idea around, think this might be the base now..... thoughts?

[Arbor]

I have so much to do to costume this up! The mask is actually being based off of one I've had ever since I was a wee little sproutling. Jester/playing card theme for the costume. I'll get back to working on it once I get my blasted contacts out. xD

[mongreldesigns]

Here is phase 2. Any critiques would be awesome.

[MasterPete]

@Shogo: Love your multiple personality idea! Also, the grunge gritty look is coming along. Can't wait for colour!

[ImaGEEnation]

Thanks for the feedback guys!

bah! 7th time of trying to upload the file! Damn you, stupid internet, you bastardo!

Everyones doing a pretty, pretty, pretty good job! ( I love Curb your Enthusiasm ) I'm starving and got more work to do, so I'll try crit later.

Anyway, here's mine combining old and new outfit! I think I'm done, but any C&C is appreciated. Thanks, G.

[JessiBean]

proooooooooogress...
crits tomorrow, need sleep now.




Edit: stayed up late to work on the other one some, too... NOW it is sleep time.

[Blue Star]

This time I actually did a sketch for this one.

[Adam Schumpert]

Wow lots of nice things going on so far

Jessi: Alice is coming along nicely can't wait to see it finished.
Although I personally think you should finish them all. After all, they are all awesome.

Pixeltuner: That kicks ass the mood/colors are fantastic. I love the
red carpet/paparazzi background its a very nice touch.

ImaGEEnation: I really like how you are incorporating a sci-fi feel to
your costume. You've done an excellent job making it sci-fi but still
masquerade.

PxelSlayer: I like where you are going with this my only suggestion
would be to watch the balance of your figure he looks a bit like he is going to
fall over. His foot looks like it needs to move a little to the left (page left/his
right).

Sorry I don't have the time to cc on everyone's atm need to head to bed .

I've got an update on mine. Decided I didn't like the first one. I feel like I was
trying to look too cool and that's just not me. I like where this one is going
so far though

[PxelSlayer]

Gotta sleep on this one...

[Pixeltuner]

Adam Schumpert: Thx! Sweet, sweet linework on yours. The goggie is a brilliant touch

[Marcatili]

Hey guys,

This is my first post of work here on CA.org in AGES. Finally getting set up with a new computer, tablet etc etc. My first effort on Painter 11, gotta find a tighter brush for lines and work higher res but I'll get used to it...

1st sketch:

[Brixtah]

Thank you for the heads up and tolerance Daestwen. I Really appreciate the work you all put in to this and wish to make new friends and connections through a learning expirience. Removed the picture as it may have been i poor taste. I did think at the time (2am or so) that it was brilliant. A chance to share some laughs as well as learn anatomy and perspective but there are far more suitable ways to do so.

My apology to everyone here who may have felt my "naked truth" could have been over the top.

Good Luck everyone and keep the art coming.

[jsn]

A lot of great art work!

[gerezon]

My idea might be a bit tricky to get across, anyway I had this character named Jonil in world of warcraft that was a total douche. He is the whitest man imaginable, he tells "dad jokes" non stop and if he lived in our time, he'd wear kneepads when riding his bike. I put alot of effort into him looking as stupid as possible. After a while in the game, he found a bright red silk shirt that he was very fond of. He would always equip the ugliest pieces of armor to be found. And if anyone has seen the "Human Male" dance in WoW, that dance totally mirrors his personality.

He loved his steed "Videkiss", and he always wanted to be able to grow a mustach (not unlike myself).

None of this probably makes sense but anyway I thought it'd be fun to incorporate that alter ego into this.

[Formic Acid]

WIP 2, went for the 'I'm-a-bit-of-everything' idea...

[Clockwork Bunny]

quick update,

All looking really good so far look forward to more progress- on both parts full crits to come later and C&C MUCH appreciated

[lake7less]

Very inspiring everyone. Jessie, THANK YOU! I said to myself "wait 'till she posts the wips on colors and then try and do that" This stuff is better than tutoring )
So; wearing a Clint Eastwood pancho. The mask on the shoulder so I could get in. Yes I'm wearing comfortable street shoes. I managed to pass under the radar at a wedding with shoes that had skulls on them so not standing out in this crowd will be easy. Does anyone else get the feeling of being not really there once in a while?

[lake7less]

sorry 4 not posting everything in a single post; my net connection has a sense of humor... troublesome.

[Vampire Ninja]

So Here is what I'm playing with, don't have time this morning to go over it. It was my first concept direction, done in 3 hours two nights ago. I'm actually starting anew today, not fully satisfied with this one.

Some early sketches:




Some Painting