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Tommy's · Dec 09, 2011, 09:37 PM // 21:37

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Originally Posted by BadDrizztfan

I think if I fix up some things the second image can look positively EPIC!

I can already see by the way you sketch that either you choose is going to be awesome, but I like the originality of the second one, so I'd suggest you go with that. I haven't seen any work of you so far, but I sense this is going to be positively EPIC!

KiyaKoreena · Dec 09, 2011, 09:49 PM // 21:49

More progress between work shifts. Need to fix some textures and I'm not quite happy with its back hair.

I will have to prop its ears up when it goes in for baking.

BadDrizztfan · Dec 09, 2011, 09:49 PM // 21:49

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Originally Posted by Tommy's

I can already see by the way you sketch that either you choose is going to be awesome, but I like the originality of the second one, so I'd suggest you go with that. I haven't seen any work of you so far, but I sense this is going to be positively EPIC!

Haha thanks! I'm more active on the GW2 forums, I got a thread over there

Anyway, interesting that you prefer the second one! I'm gonna wait a bit and see what some others may say before I make my decision though!

KiyaKoreena · Dec 09, 2011, 10:14 PM // 22:14

@BadDrizztfan: Grentchs pose is going to be adjusted a bit once I get the backdrop done so it has a little more movement to it. Right now it is based off the at rest crouch they seem to have.

I like both of your sketches. In fact I am greedy and would like to see both completed along with a third because I see this kind of triangle going between them that just begs for a third picture to complete the shape.

But if you only want to do one I would like to see the second finished.

Thistle Xandra · Dec 09, 2011, 11:15 PM // 23:15

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Originally Posted by obastable

Progress gallery link: http://flic.kr/s/aHsjxfkpGk

Let me know what you want me to put for "title or idea" since I still have you as TBA

Also, to stick with the GW or GW2 theme, are you planning on making her a Jingle Kitty (hope I didn't jump the gun and spoil the surprise if that was what you are planning on doing :O )?

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Originally Posted by Iceblue

Not sure if I should edit my original entry or not, but figured it might get lost in the shuffel of things.

My gallery is here... so far i've only collected things for inspiration. I hope to start drawing this week.

http://iceblueguildwars.deviantart.com/gallery/

You can always copy and paste a new entry and I'll make the edits

(or post @Thistle to get my attention or PM me, just don't ninja edit the original entry you made without letting me know, because then I'll never notice it

)

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Originally Posted by Penguin oO

cool prizes but the only one i want is the reindeer. I wont be entering this year cuss i think that there is no chance of me wining it QQ. Competition seems fears. i shall save my big guns for gw2

btw did Anet graved u guys 3 codes of reindeer's or just tonics. OMG i cant imagine that tonic in Pre ... drools

Bah, that's no reason to sit back and not enter XD Anyway, Kvinna mentioned codes, but as of now I have nooooooo idea otherwise how the ingame tonics will be given.

Death By An Arrow · Dec 10, 2011, 01:12 AM // 01:12

@Kiya That grentch is looking positively amazing. I really enjoy the texture of the clay now; I originally didnt think youd need to change it but the different is very noticeable. Unless you didnt change it and I'm going crazy. o___O
Also, the hair on the back is well textured as well.

@BadDrizztFan Both of those sketchs look positively amazing! I prefer the second one as well, simply because you don't see much Freezie fan art. Especially none as menacing as that. I don't know why, but for somereason the snowman in your painting reminds me of the snowman from Clay Fighters.

So nostalgia from that too... somehow. They look nothing a like but I can't help but feel theyre connected.

Plus I like the colours you have laid down; theyre easy on the eyes.

Widowmaker · Dec 10, 2011, 01:59 AM // 01:59

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Originally Posted by BadDrizztfan

Hi everyone!
Like I said in my first post, I scribbled around a little to get some ideas... well, here's what I ended up with:

http://img848.imageshack.us/img848/2662/wintersdaya.jpg http://img832.imageshack.us/img832/9161/wintersday2.jpg

I would like to know which one you prefer...

Personally, I think the first one has the potential to be the stronger piece.

Sasultra · Dec 10, 2011, 05:02 AM // 05:02

@Morag D

Thank you for telling me about that program I downloaded it, and will see what I can do to improve my entry.

Thanks

Draken Burst · Dec 10, 2011, 12:29 PM // 12:29

GOOD NEWS EVERYONE!

My hand should be okay for inking now, ( Still hurts some but I'll power through it LIKE A BOSS.) Sorry, I'm excited. I still may have time to finish my piece after all.

Will try to update soon.

Update: Started inking and coloring again, made some major changes.

Here's the previous update.

Death By An Arrow · Dec 10, 2011, 04:32 PM // 16:32

bahah, great use of farnsworth. I read it in his voice, then saw the pic. So great.

Awesome job so far Draken, keep up the good work

Just a note; I think you missed a spot on gwen's face (unless thats a hightlight, then carry on) Just seems a tad out of place ^^#

**cosyfiep** · Dec 10, 2011, 05:45 PM // 17:45

nice to see you back up and ....inking! Draken

BadDrizztfan · Dec 10, 2011, 08:14 PM // 20:14

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Originally Posted by Widowmaker

Personally, I think the first one has the potential to be the stronger piece.

Thank you all for the feedback!
Interesting to see that most actually prefer the second one... well, I guess I will go with that one, then

(altough I really agree with Widowmaker, I think the Dwayna/Grenth one could be a lot stronger)

@Death By An Arrow:
That Clay Fighters snowman is amazing! I love the design of his hands! Might have to incorporate that haha

@Koreena:
First off thanks for the feedback! That triangle idea is awesome but... we don't have limitless time for this contest, besides I'm not sure if a triptych would actually be considered as "one entry" or if I would exceed the two-entries-only rule! xD So yeah, I think I will decide on one picture and try to polish that one up as much as possible!
And good to know about your Grentch

@Draken:
Good to hear your hand has recovered (somewhat). Just take care, your health is more important than a single contest (especially if it's concerning your hands. You are a artist, damn! Treasure 'em!). Anyway, I hope it will stop hurting soon!
Concerning your painting, I love the addition of the jingle moa. And is that a snowcharr? :O As for actual critique: You should try to find a way to make sure people can see that the charr is standing in front of the moa. Right now, you have very minor overlaps, i.e. his teeth and his nose. But the problem with those is that the overlaps are so minor that now it looks like the charr's outline is actually the moa's outline! Right now, the impression created is that the moa is actually standing closer to the viewer, not the charr!
(I hope you can make sense of this... 'tis a bit difficult to describe. In the worst case I'll have to draw a little something to illustrate it for you

)

Some "progress" of my own:
Since the majority here seemed to prefer the action-y sketch with a huge freezie, I decided to try my hand at a second sketch depicting the same scene. It's a really very fast sketch showing off composition and general forms - so far no colours, and no actual values!

So, composition-wise, do you prefer this one or the first sketch?

Please keep in mind that the new sketch is not very polished! Just try to imagine how both of these could look like and tell me which one you would prefer!

(personally, I prefer the immediate combat feeling of the new sketch - the previous one seemed more like a face-off before the actual battle!)

Death By An Arrow · Dec 10, 2011, 08:58 PM // 20:58

@Drizzt I still personally prefer the second one, for the exact way you described it. The way I imagine it in my head is as such:

-Heroes arrive to reap wintersday rewards.
-Out of some sort of crevace of some kind, this GIANT ASS snowman comes crawling out.
-He gets a little closer, and then SLAM! -snow flies into the air, snowman gives fearsome roar-

Or, atleast thats what I'm getting from it. From the newest sketch, it's like you miss ALL that intensity, all that build up, and your just in a boss fight. Sure, the boss fight can be intense but I don't get the same feeling of "Holy shit, whats going on!?" that I do from the initial one.

I could probably summarize that as the original feels like it has more movement and drama than the new one.

Just my opinion

Morag D · Dec 10, 2011, 10:06 PM // 22:06

I agree with the above

Widowmaker · Dec 11, 2011, 01:42 AM // 01:42

I prefer the original sketch over the new, though I might be tempted to lower the angle a little to get that feeling of him looming over the viewer.

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Originally Posted by Draken Burst

GOOD NEWS EVERYONE!

I laughed.

unraveled · Dec 11, 2011, 01:49 AM // 01:49

☆Hey, Thistle! I want to participate in the workshop!☆
Name: unraveled
Idea for entry: Wintersday Carol Contest over at GW2G
Art form type: erm... parody of 'Twas the Night Before Christmas. So... literature?
Progress Gallery Link: Words are here:

And (Gods help me) the recording is here (naughty words are not censored) - www.youtube.com/watch?v=12rwy_RhsoY

If it's not Guild Wars related enough feel free to can this post

Ariena Najea · Dec 11, 2011, 02:18 AM // 02:18

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Originally Posted by unraveled

☆Hey, Thistle! I want to participate in the workshop!☆
Name: unraveled
Idea for entry: Wintersday Carol Contest over at GW2G
Art form type: erm... parody of 'Twas the Night Before Christmas. So... literature?
Progress Gallery Link: Words are here (naughty words are censored) - http://dl.dropbox.com/u/52889262/Twa...ore%20Beta.doc
And (Gods help me) the recording is here (naughty words are not censored) - http://dl.dropbox.com/u/52889262/T%2...ore%20Beta.mp3

If it's not Guild Wars related enough feel free to can this post

LURKER

Also, I am really behind, done a few sketches of the components but need to get to a scanner.

BadDrizztfan · Dec 11, 2011, 02:39 AM // 02:39

Geez, something has to be wrong with me! haha Thanks for the feedback!

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Originally Posted by Widowmaker

I prefer the original sketch over the new, though I might be tempted to lower the angle a little to get that feeling of him looming over the viewer.

That's a really nice idea. I think I will go with that

Thistle Xandra · Dec 11, 2011, 02:52 AM // 02:52

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Originally Posted by unraveled

☆Hey, Thistle! I want to participate in the workshop!☆
Name: unraveled
Idea for entry: Wintersday Carol Contest over at GW2G
Art form type: erm... parody of 'Twas the Night Before Christmas. So... literature?
Progress Gallery Link: Words are here (naughty words are censored) - http://dl.dropbox.com/u/52889262/Twa...ore%20Beta.doc
And (Gods help me) the recording is here (naughty words are not censored) - http://dl.dropbox.com/u/52889262/T%2...ore%20Beta.mp3

If it's not Guild Wars related enough feel free to can this post

Since you've posted, welcome to the workshop

I do have concerns with you entering something that you're entering in another forum contest, and in general, I would really like to ask you and any future participants thinking of joining to please, please don't submit something you've used in another forum contest into the Wintersday Workshop

It kinda takes away some of the fun and is unfair to both forum contests. Also, for the workshop, please provide links to youtube or directly copy and paste into posts so that others don't have to download your stuff

I still love the idea of a christmas carol parody as long as it's different than the one you're submitting for GW2G or at least significantly changed (based on workshop feedback, but that's still pushing it, especially if you don't get much feedback or don't like and reject the feedback you get) from the one you're submitting or GW2G

I'm not going to add the entry as is, but I'm happy to add a modified version if what I said works for you

Konig Des Todes · Dec 11, 2011, 04:51 AM // 04:51

May have to pull out on this one, as my new computer is hating word documents it seems (and that's what I'm used to >.>). May get around to writing my story up on wordpad or something though.

Edit: As if to taunt me, my computer started reading word docs accurately just after I posted. >.>