Vall Konnar Posted July 26, 2005 Posted July 26, 2005 I suppose I should start with a bit of an intro. My background is in Industrial Design. My artwork, although not very strong as of yet, is geared towards a "concept art" style like those in movies and games. I've got a lot of ideas running through my head, and not enough people to show them to. Hopefully, the more comments I get from people, the more I'll know about what I can improve on or what I should keep doing. Right now, I'm without Photoshop, so all you'll be seeing from me for a little bit are sketches. I recently underwent a Star Wars phase. Here's what's come out of it so far (these are already on some fanart topics here; these are for a story I'm planning to write): Jedi character design (after Cirque du Soleil) Ra Rahu - Sith villain ... and a lightsaber design for a character I've called Kowarri Vanth. Not the best rendering I've done (I'm actually quite disappointed in the quality of this), but it's good practice. Here's one inspired by SW, but not of SW. Here's a girl I did, who's costume is inspired by a portion of a Chinese character. Maybe some of you will see it. Here's a couple of commissioned conceptual designs for a character. I'm not exaggerating when I say that every detail in these drawings is based on what my client has described to me... Everything. These are really reduced versions. The originals are pretty big. A couple of pieces I've been doing for a WarCraft mod: Next up is a first-year University assignment. Took around 16+ hours. I was given a photo and asked to continue it however I pleased. My prof gave me one of a bridge as a joke - she said it was ridiculous, that it's too hard, it's not practical. I considered that a challenge, asked if I could flip the bridge on it's side, and turned out with this. Sorry for the amount of images. I'm sure the loading time is terrible for a few of you. Oh, don't forget the wallpapers in my sig!
Kor Qel Droma Posted July 26, 2005 Posted July 26, 2005 Very cool. Jaguars4ever is still alive. No word of a lie.
Kor Qel Droma Posted July 26, 2005 Posted July 26, 2005 Are you an Alberta boy to boot, Vall? Jaguars4ever is still alive. No word of a lie.
Vall Konnar Posted July 26, 2005 Author Posted July 26, 2005 What was your first clue, Kor? Thanks to everyone's comments in advance. But don't be shy to tell me what you don't like. It's part of my job as a designer to accept criticisms and it's part of my job to have a thick skin. So, c'mon... do your worst (just keep it constructive, plz)! .
Deraldin Posted July 26, 2005 Posted July 26, 2005 Next up is a first-year University assignment. Took around 16+ hours. I was given a photo and asked to continue it however I pleased. My prof gave me one of a bridge as a joke - she said it was ridiculous, that it's too hard, it's not practical. I considered that a challenge, asked if I could flip the bridge on it's side, and turned out with this. Sorry for the amount of images. I'm sure the loading time is terrible for a few of you. Oh, don't forget the wallpapers in my sig! <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I really like that one. You did an awesome job with that.
Kor Qel Droma Posted July 26, 2005 Posted July 26, 2005 What was your first clue, Kor? <{POST_SNAPBACK}> the address of your bridge picture. Which was great, BTW. Flames or Oilers? Jaguars4ever is still alive. No word of a lie.
Vall Konnar Posted July 26, 2005 Author Posted July 26, 2005 Oilers, all the way! Still can't believe they traded Anson Carter, man...
Kor Qel Droma Posted July 26, 2005 Posted July 26, 2005 Good call. If you're ever up north the Grande Prairie way give me a PM and we'll do lunch. Jaguars4ever is still alive. No word of a lie.
Kaftan Barlast Posted July 26, 2005 Posted July 26, 2005 It isnt artsy enough for me to be able to say anything DISCLAIMER: Do not take what I write seriously unless it is clearly and in no uncertain terms, declared by me to be meant in a serious and non-humoristic manner. If there is no clear indication, asume the post is written in jest. This notification is meant very seriously and its purpouse is to avoid misunderstandings and the consequences thereof. Furthermore; I can not be held accountable for anything I write on these forums since the idea of taking serious responsability for my unserious actions, is an oxymoron in itself. Important: as the following sentence contains many naughty words I warn you not to read it under any circumstances; botty, knickers, wee, erogenous zone, psychiatrist, clitoris, stockings, bosom, poetry reading, dentist, fellatio and the department of agriculture. "I suppose outright stupidity and complete lack of taste could also be considered points of view. "
jodo kast 5 Posted July 26, 2005 Posted July 26, 2005 Have to admit that you have some made pretty good art, i'm impressed
Musopticon? Posted July 26, 2005 Posted July 26, 2005 Nice work. My friend draws very similarly. kirottu said: I was raised by polar bears. I had to fight against blood thirsty wolves and rabid penguins to get my food. Those who were too weak to survive were sent to Sweden. It has made me the man I am today. A man who craves furry hentai. So let us go and embrace the rustling smells of unseen worlds
julianw Posted July 26, 2005 Posted July 26, 2005 Nice work. My friend draws very similarly. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Only to the Gnome Scientist and that rifleman, I think. Vall Konnar's pencil sketches have more of a manga feel with all the slim bodies .
Musopticon? Posted July 26, 2005 Posted July 26, 2005 Those which you have seen from Juuso are very mangaish, but he doesn't always draw like that. It's sort of an ongoing phase. kirottu said: I was raised by polar bears. I had to fight against blood thirsty wolves and rabid penguins to get my food. Those who were too weak to survive were sent to Sweden. It has made me the man I am today. A man who craves furry hentai. So let us go and embrace the rustling smells of unseen worlds
Darth Launch Posted July 26, 2005 Posted July 26, 2005 I like your Gnome Scientist DL [color=gray][i]OO-TINI![/i][/color]
mkreku Posted July 26, 2005 Posted July 26, 2005 I like them all! The only thing I could think of to complain about are the boobs on the sketched girl. They look too saggy! (Gee, that comment will make me even more popular) Also, I really like the artwork for Warcraft, but there are some details that disturb me. Like, for instance, the test tube (with the cork) the little professor holds in his hand. It looks 'squeezed' and not straight enough to be made of glass. Little details like that make the entire piece look somewhat sloppy, like you haven't paid enough attention to details. And I hate criticising (spelling?) people with more talent in their little finger than I have in my entire body. Swedes, go to: Spel2, for the latest game reviews in swedish!
Reveilled Posted July 26, 2005 Posted July 26, 2005 About the only criticism I could make is that a Starship with holes in the floor wouldn't pass Heath and Safety checks. " Not that that's ever stopped any other Sci-Fi, artist, film or show from putting huge unbanistered floors in their ships, so it's hardly much of a criticism, especially when there's no banister on your bridge. Hawk! Eggplant! AWAKEN!
Vall Konnar Posted July 27, 2005 Author Posted July 27, 2005 @ mkreku: Hey, no worries! That's something I'll have to work on. I'm actually still having trouble drawing breasts. Sometimes, I think I'm being too shy about them. I don't want to blow them up into anime proportions. Know what I mean? Thanks for the crit on the test tube. I'll be careful about those details next time. And I wouldn't worry about critting "people with more talent." I've always believed that artworks and designs are made to be critted and that it's part of the job of the artist/designer to take crits. As long as its constructive, it's okay in my book. Personally, I don't like to be spoonfed compliment after compliment. That'd just be arrogant of me. I like it when people say "Wow, it's great, but..." @ Reveilled: That's okay! I usually draw based on instinct. The first image that comes to my head. Originally, I was going to have a guy standing on the circular platform in a "You ain't gettin' through" pose, but that would've took way too long. Actually, if there are any ladies out there who'd like to comment on my rendition of female proportions, go right ahead. Like I said, I'm still having trouble with some bits.
jaguars4ever Posted July 28, 2005 Posted July 28, 2005 holycrapthoseareawesome. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> <{POST_SNAPBACK}> <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
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