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frostkisses · Feb 07, 2010, 12:37 AM // 00:37

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Originally Posted by Charlie Dayman

Cool your boots, I'll let you know when I start moving towards the eles

I was just kiddin

I just like seeing your artwork, I dont expect you to do anything you dont wanna. *waits super patient*

Charlie Dayman · Feb 07, 2010, 08:30 AM // 08:30

First real stab at this speed painting everyone is doing. Though I'm not sure if it can be considered true speed art because I did go back and do some extra rendering. In any case, it was a learning experience and I'm satisfied with it. Soooooo, here's the first arena - Ascalon Foothills.

EDIT: Also, this was just done tonight. Landscapes sure are a hell of a lot easier than figure drawing.

Smilin' Assassin · Feb 07, 2010, 09:32 AM // 09:32

OMG tis gorgeous~!
perfect setting for the first Arena, with the Coliseum~like structures~!

speed schmeed, the extra rendering is worth the impact :}

do more~!
my suggestion: the Kurz Citadel in Ancestral Lands

Tzu · Feb 07, 2010, 11:54 AM // 11:54

wow, Charlie.
I see nothing in the way of you becoming a true professional within the year.

Tommy's · Feb 07, 2010, 12:37 PM // 12:37

OMG :O I love the sky. Looks so great. From now on I will stop looking in this thread, because it sucks all motivation out of me. Want to do that too D:

And ooh I wanne see GOLEM and asura awesomness. Please use GW ones, and not GW2 ones! Those look.. humm.. chibi?

Hailfall · Feb 07, 2010, 12:38 PM // 12:38

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Originally Posted by Charlie Dayman

I actually may have an idea for your necro that I can run with at some point.

At the moment, the only solid ideas I have stewing in my brain are for:

-assassin (both male and female)
-an Asura + golem combo

Other than those two, my toon is included. I've got other ideas, but I'm trying not to get too ahead of myself here.

Well i will be waiting and stal- i mean followign your thread then ^^

BladeWind · Feb 07, 2010, 12:57 PM // 12:57

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Originally Posted by Charlie Dayman

Cool your boots, I'll let you know when I start moving towards the eles

Yes.Eles.....

...Yes indeed.....

Anyway, its a joy to see every update of yours Charlie, there so good!

Verene · Feb 07, 2010, 04:37 PM // 16:37

Damn, if that was just a bit taller, I could use it as a wallpaper.

Charlie Dayman · Feb 07, 2010, 05:26 PM // 17:26

@Smilin: that sounds like a good setting; I've always liked the gothic European theme the Kurzicks have going for them.

@Tzu: Thanks a lot, I appreciate the vote of confidence

@Tommy: Gah, if anything I would hope my artwork would help inspire, not un-inspire you. Whenever I see a really awesome piece of work, I get extremely antsy and feel like being creative.

As for the golems, I'll definitely be using the GW1 versions of both characters. Not really a big fan of how Asura look/sound extremely child like, while the golems aren't nearly as big and intimidating now.

@Hail: I'll let you know if I start getting around to it.

@Blade: Thanks, glad you enjoy my updates!

@Verene: Yeah, sorry about that. Since it was my first "speed paint" thing, I didn't want to get too ambitious with the size of the canvas. I'll be sure to make the next one desktop sized.

NEXT UP: Possibly another landscape & my warrior fighting some really ugly foes. Not sure which order they'll come in.

Invertation · Feb 07, 2010, 05:32 PM // 17:32

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Originally Posted by Charlie Dayman

really ugly

... Grawl?

Charlie Dayman · Feb 07, 2010, 05:44 PM // 17:44

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Originally Posted by Invertation

... Grawl?

Nope, though they are pretty ugly. I'll just say that these ones are in Factions.

Tommy's · Feb 07, 2010, 07:12 PM // 19:12

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Originally Posted by Charlie Dayman

Nope, though they are pretty ugly. I'll just say that these ones are in Factions.

Afflicted? :3 I only realised later in the game how cool these are, specially the rangers. 2 faced

And the monks are cool too. Hmm more ugly.. Vermin? There is alot of uglyness in cantha

Shy Guy · Feb 07, 2010, 08:45 PM // 20:45

Charlie these works are just incredible o_O
And btw, how speedy is that speed painting?

Chicken of the Seas · Feb 07, 2010, 09:24 PM // 21:24

Awesome charlie is awesome! I think someone probably mentioned it before but you really should be a concept artist.

Charlie Dayman · Feb 07, 2010, 10:41 PM // 22:41

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Originally Posted by Shy Guy

Charlie these works are just incredible o_O
And btw, how speedy is that speed painting?

Thank you much. As far as I know, professionally done (actual concept artists within gaming companies) speed paintings are done in a time frame between 2-4 hours. As for me, the basic structure and foundation took me about 3 hours. After, I spent maybe another hour & a half doing the smaller details.

I went over the time limit I set for myself, but it was my first go at this

@Chicken: flattery will get you everywhere

You guessed it, I am hoping to eventually become a concept artist - or at least that's my dream job. Arenanet is my ideal company since I'm familiar with Guild Wars. Working there along with their other amazing artists would be an awesome experience. Only problem is that their nerve center is located in Washington while I'm down here in LA County. That being said, that opportunity will have to be put on hold.

But on the plus side, Blizzard is located right next door in Irvine and they offer internships for concept artists. With any luck, I can apply there and get a good name under my resume.

Chicken of the Seas · Feb 07, 2010, 11:30 PM // 23:30

Wow, that would be awesome! I wish you the best of luck, I don't see why they wouldn't let someone with such talent as yours be an intern.

(Just don't tell them you like GW better xD)

Charlie Dayman · Feb 07, 2010, 11:43 PM // 23:43

Best to remain optimistic at this point. In the meantime, I'm just going to focus on getting better with the tablet and an all around artist. After seeing some of the work from the other current concept artists, I know that these guys are top of the line.

And I would be royally screwed if anyone were to ask me what my favorite Blizzard game is, lol. Though I should maybe ask Regina if they have another branch out in LA. If there is, my head might explode in sheer anxiousness.

Charlie Dayman · Feb 08, 2010, 08:01 AM // 08:01

Once again, my fickleness gets the best of me. Another short night's practice with speed painting, though this time I was banging on all cylinders. Figured out that scratchy texture that's commonly used which in turn gave the painting a whole different feel to it. Not to mention, it really makes for some beautiful surfaces.

With that being said, here's Ascalon Foothills Arena B! There was something about the depth in the other painting that bugged me. That and it didn't seem to have that "epic" feel to it. This one seems to express the outskirts of Ascalon a lot better. Overall, I'm pretty excited about this piece.

Tommy's · Feb 08, 2010, 09:52 AM // 09:52

Very nice, would like to see some different colours, allmost looks like an expension from your previous speed painting. But looks just as great

YunSooJin · Feb 08, 2010, 11:31 AM // 11:31

i think this 2nd one is way better. way more stimulating to look at