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frostkisses · May 27, 2011, 12:49 AM // 00:49

Think thats his signature, Aero

Lucy does look bad-ass

great job! Lookin forward to what you do with Shala

Tzu · May 27, 2011, 08:07 AM // 08:07

Good to see you in Nolani, Black. Hope you'll stick around to inspire and be inspired, Nolani has a great community of artists and art appreciators.

I'll put two of my characters up, hoping they inspire you:

My upper-class, rock-hearted elementalist:

or Tzunedaine, my primary character:

as featured in the comic I'm working on.

Looking forward to seeing your version of the infamous Shala, she's become a pretty iconic character around these parts!

Hailfall · May 27, 2011, 09:48 AM // 09:48

hurrdurr.. xD Yes I am curious too :d

SheilaWhiteclaw · May 27, 2011, 07:26 PM // 19:26

wooow awesome art so far :O

Death By An Arrow · May 28, 2011, 01:11 AM // 01:11

bahh, your style is so awesome!
i especially like the one you did of tommy's monk!

BlackXI · May 30, 2011, 06:35 PM // 18:35

@Tzu: thanks! I hope to find loads of inspiration from all of you

And I want to thank everyone once again for letting me use their character(s) for practice and for the comments. However, this weekend while out with some friends we talked and they said something that echoes what Tommy said. " Dude you should take more time on your paintings and see what you can draw, just imagine how they will look".

Right then and there I looked what paintings I have done over the years, and I agree. The ones I spend more time on, look completely different then the ones I do on a whim. I think after awhile I got caught up in looking at ArenaNet artists and other influences, I felt that I needed to compete against them. When I think about it, the only person I should compete against is me and only me. What actually got me drawing was Magic: The Gathering, and at that time I tried so hard to emulate different artists' styles. Back then I understood that I should improve myself and not look at others.

Nevertheless, this does not mean I will stop speed painting :P It's fun and it does help me catch my mistakes. This only means that now I will take a considerable amount of time doing each drawing, sometimes meticulously scanning them.

For TL&DR I'm taking my time drawing
So this is one of my last speed paintings...for a while

Shala

Next up HigherMinion then Infested Hydralisk

Hailfall · May 30, 2011, 06:46 PM // 18:46

Awesome

I love how you implemented my OC's skincolor into my GW's char. Very cool

Morag D · May 30, 2011, 06:51 PM // 18:51

oh whey, very nice! love the armour details

Aeronwen · May 30, 2011, 08:36 PM // 20:36

Thats a very nice one of Shala, I like how the red and silver on her armour highlight her eyes and lips.

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Originally Posted by BlackXI

. What actually got me drawing was Magic: The Gathering, and at that time I tried so hard to emulate different artists' styles. Back then I understood that I should improve myself and not look at others.

what's Magic: The Gathering?

I look forward to seeing what you do with more time - tho I do love your speed paints.

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Originally Posted by BlackXI

Next up HigherMinion then Infested Hydralisk

*pouts*

HigherMinion · May 31, 2011, 12:08 AM // 00:08

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Originally Posted by BlackXI

For TL&DR I'm taking my time drawing
So this is one of my last speed paintings...for a while

Next up HigherMinion then Infested Hydralisk

I get the first well-detailed drawing? Awesome! Just so you know, I ususally carry an Oppressor's Spear

BlackXI · May 31, 2011, 02:59 PM // 14:59

Quote:

Originally Posted by Aeronwen

Thats a very nice one of Shala, I like how the red and silver on her armour highlight her eyes and lips.

what's Magic: The Gathering?

I look forward to seeing what you do with more time - tho I do love your speed paints.

*pouts*

Thanks Aeronwen ^^. And Magic: The Gathering, is a collectible card game

Drelias Melaku · May 31, 2011, 03:06 PM // 15:06

...Your style is amazing~ I love Shala's face here.

Ravenhawk · Jun 01, 2011, 01:23 PM // 13:23

Awesome style! Love Shala's pose <3

BlackXI · Jun 02, 2011, 06:18 PM // 18:18

HigherMinion your necro nearly killed me man

Those scar patterns.... However, it was a good exercise, the randomness of the armor was also surprising w/the spear. I would have continued do more details, however I think he looks cool. Hope I did your necro some justice!!

@Drelias/Raven: thanks ^^

Gattsu05 · Jun 02, 2011, 06:30 PM // 18:30

Thanks for the show of interest. I'd love to get in line for one of your arts. Accepting tips I hope?

Take your pick - ◘

BlackXI · Jun 02, 2011, 06:58 PM // 18:58

@Gattsu05:Np,hopefully I will be able to do one or two :P
And here is a progress pic for those interested ^^

HigherMinion · Jun 02, 2011, 07:16 PM // 19:16

That. Looks pretty epic so far. I am blown away!

Thistle Xandra · Jun 02, 2011, 07:47 PM // 19:47

oooh! I hope you keep adding in those progression frames! It's so cool seeing all the steps, and the final pic looks really great!

Hmmm... could we have found THE artist to take on the Guild Wars Hunk Series? :P

HigherMinion · Jun 02, 2011, 07:55 PM // 19:55

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Originally Posted by BlackXI

HigherMinion your necro nearly killed me man

Those scar patterns.... However, it was a good exercise, the randomness of the armor was also surprising w/the spear. I would have continued do more details, however I think he looks cool. Hope I did your necro some justice!!

@Drelias/Raven: thanks ^^

Looking at it more, I think the only thing I would change is skin tone to blend in with the mask a bit more. Other than that I'm really happy; would like to give you something in game for it ^^ (not the spear though >>.)

Gattsu05 · Jun 02, 2011, 07:59 PM // 19:59

Curious, any idea which ones you're looking to do?

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Originally Posted by BlackXI

@Gattsu05:Np,hopefully I will be able to do one or two :P