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Verene · Nov 19, 2010, 08:38 PM // 20:38

Maybe it just doesn't like the slash on the end? Because the URL without it (like this) to your gallery works fine, Minami, but with it at the end it gives a 404 error.

Minami · Nov 19, 2010, 08:52 PM // 20:52

O_o....

Thanks Verene ^_^ That worked

EDIT: Now I gotta check all the gallery links

Verene · Nov 19, 2010, 08:57 PM // 20:57

I think it's just deviantart being weird XD

And speaking of, so I don't forget...here is my gallery!

Empty, but it exists.

Minami · Nov 19, 2010, 08:59 PM // 20:59

Just a little shout to Odinius, the link you gave me to your gallery brings me to a page requiring a password. Please update me with a working link, thanks ^_^

Verene, added yours

Aeronwen · Nov 19, 2010, 10:43 PM // 22:43

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Originally Posted by Verene

The main composition itself looks good, Death, and I love the teeny polar bears, especially the upside down one - so cute <333 Are you going to have more in the background, though? Because that looks a bit unbalanced with the door on one side and not much on the other.

I agree the upside down bear is gorgeous..

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Originally Posted by Death By An Arrow

as of right now, i dont have anything planned. What would you suggest? I went into the Secret Lair of the Snowmen because it's the same dungeon used for the quest, and took some screenshots. I took one from the angle i was imagining it at, and just drew in what I saw plus a few rocks ^^

I could potentially throw in a few bigger rocks on that side, but what else would you suggest?

maybe just add is something christmassy? like a tree? oh and it is missing a snowglobe :P

Death By An Arrow · Nov 20, 2010, 02:26 AM // 02:26

yay positive responses.

Im thinking of something that could actually turn out really well

DD much excitement here.

Ill get to it... once i finish playing zoo tycoon. i reinstalled it today and just cant stop .___.

can you tell i love animals yet O.=

Operative 14 · Nov 20, 2010, 09:57 AM // 09:57

Oh God... zoo tycoon... *goes digging through the old games pile to find it*

Here's a WIP update, I'm worried that the characters look a little crowded. I'm not sure if I should split them up or not - I don't want to get rid of any of them....

*Darcy* · Nov 20, 2010, 12:14 PM // 12:14

Looks unbalanced to me. And the white blob on the Dwayna side is distracting. You could try splitting the characters up perhaps?

Death By An Arrow · Nov 20, 2010, 01:00 PM // 13:00

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Originally Posted by Operative 14

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it's so much fun Dx

Back on topic, i agree that it looks unbalanced. the faces also kind of drown out the tree. theyre both fighting for the focal point right now. Because i like them both, id suggest either toning down the brightness/calibur of faces or spreading them out more.

plus, that other white blob looks unnecessary ;P

Tommy's · Nov 20, 2010, 03:51 PM // 15:51

I really like how Kamadan looks, and the tree looks really nice, colours match great so far. But I agree that *excuse me the language* the characters look terrible

Its like screw you Dwayna we are on Grenths side! (:< I would spread them more across the image. As for dwayna. Like the others pointed out, that white blob is a bit of a light overkill. But beside thatI think dwayna's glow is too orange on the outside. I would make the transition between orange and blue a bit larger. Same goes for Grenth but since he has a blue glow its less important. I would make the glow a bit softer and a bit more spread. And lol at the elf army

great pick :3

Al'Zarigus · Nov 20, 2010, 05:00 PM // 17:00

Posted a raw version of my entry into my WIP gallery on deviantART. Will post another once I get to the school A1 scanner.

Hope you like it. :3

Image0099[1].jpg

Edit: Are we allowed to post further updates of the WIP in this thread as separate posts?

Death By An Arrow · Nov 20, 2010, 05:28 PM // 17:28

Al'Zarigus; is that kuunavang o; or some form of dragon. it looks pretty decent right now ^^
and you can post your new WiPs in different posts, as long as they arent next to each other (like a double post). Feel free to give us what youve got when its done ^^

@/tommy said, sort of, id try and make the orange more red. im assuming you're doing it because in the snowball fights one team is blue and one is red? Why not take a screenshot of the red colour and actually eyedrop-tool that red colour? could help a bit.

Al'Zarigus · Nov 20, 2010, 05:32 PM // 17:32

@Death_By_An_Arrow: Aye, it's her. Was in the original idea as well - Santa's sleigh hasn't been done yet.

Yeah, I got used to avoiding double posting on another forum. Roger. *salute

Oh_Frustration · Nov 20, 2010, 06:43 PM // 18:43

The more WIPs we see, the better. That's why I'm feeling awkward just now

Tommy's · Nov 20, 2010, 06:44 PM // 18:44

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Originally Posted by Death By An Arrow

@/tommy said, sort of, id try and make the orange more red. im assuming you're doing it because in the snowball fights one team is blue and one is red? Why not take a screenshot of the red colour and actually eyedrop-tool that red colour? could help a bit.

Lol I haden't even thought about that *feels silly*

I was just Dwayna is a sweetheart so warm colour and Grenth is a meanie, so cold colours

I think the colour Dwayna has at this moment is great, couldnt have picked it better. That is... if it does not resemble a 'guildwars team'. If thats the case, yes a deeper darker red would be better.

If you are keeping this colour, perhabs you could aswell dwayna a bit more luminous. Perhabs some inner glow (centered)with a bit of a yellowish highlight? And perhabs make Grenth a bit less luminous, when I look at him for 2 seconds and then close my eyes I can still see him

Operative 14 · Nov 20, 2010, 07:01 PM // 19:01

@Al'Zarigus: I love the concept, very creative! The detailing is great so far, I can't wait to see it fleshed out.

I regards to mine.... well, I do have to admit I'm a bit biased towards Grenth because I want him to win so we can have more winter... I hope every year that Puxatony Phil goes running back into his cave screaming his little lungs out at the sight of his shadow, to.

Dwayna and Grenths glow color is indeed based on the snowball and finale's colors. And Dwayna's color is, actually, based on they eye dropper selection from her side of the 9-rings thing. Looking at it full sized though (I have it as my desktop so I can nitpick it to death) I really agree with you guys that the colors could be spread more around the picture.

In regards to the characters, I figured out how to put them into the picture without putting them in a big clump like that about 15 minutes after I stopped working on it last night. >_< And the White glow under Dwayna was kind of a stand in. If you look towards the bottom there are these white ribbons, that's where the all coalesce. I put them in there more as a proof of concept (I've never gotten that technique to look right before) now that I have the main block of elements in place I can go back and place it with a bit more dexterity.

Thanks for the feedback and help guys!

GeminiJuSa · Nov 20, 2010, 08:11 PM // 20:11

Name: GeminiJuSa
Idea for entry: Necromancer smoking deathpipe(?) and watching her minions build a snowman.
genre of art: Illustration made from a mix of traditional and digital art. (My new favourite mix!

)

Because my Progress diary will be a tutorial in a special format, I won't be able to post anything until the illustration is done. I hope that is fine?

Al'Zarigus · Nov 20, 2010, 08:32 PM // 20:32

@GeminiJuSa: Epic! I thought of something like that, but then I scrapped it. I'm totally looking forward to see your creation. ^^

GeminiJuSa · Nov 20, 2010, 08:47 PM // 20:47

@Al'Zarigus: It's the first time I've ever made a tutorial so it's gonna be a bit... not for beginners. I forgot the first steps, but it's ok, I'll make up for it somehow. Sound is gonna be a bit poor, but meh, it'll work out, somehow :P

Chicken of the Seas · Nov 20, 2010, 09:30 PM // 21:30

If I were to do an I Spy type of book (GW style), would that be considered copyright infringement in the contest's eyes?