Curse

shady tradesman · Oct 11, 2010, 07:18 PM // 19:18

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Originally Posted by Konig Des Todes

Never seen those particular pictograms - except the fist in the center, and perhaps the two ungue-like ones near the two of the angle. Where'd you get them?

The fist in the center is directly lifted from the charr battle plans. The other symbols are adapted pieces from other pictograms. The flame in the upper middle and the other symbols outside of the triangle were my invention. :3

CheeseBoy · Oct 11, 2010, 07:20 PM // 19:20

heres something I submitted in last years official contest. I was actually considering doing a new piece of work, because this was done a year ago and i have improved. but i was just wondering what you guys think. maybe i could add to it, like a background etc.

http://s937.photobucket.com/albums/a...ent=MadKng.jpg

Charlie Dayman · Oct 11, 2010, 08:19 PM // 20:19

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Originally Posted by Konig Des Todes

One of my favorite movie scenes. Nothing like taking little girls and making them nightmare fuel.

That whole movie is nightmare fuel. That's also one of my favorite horror movie scenes as well.

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Originally Posted by Thistle Xandra

holy crap! Watching that before going to bed probably wasn't the best idea!

i'm going to have to go look at some pictures of rainbows and unicorns now...
You really nailed that scene though! Are you going to add that cabinet thing on the right wall? I like your pic without it.

You'll never be able to un-see that scene. I think I'll just leave the cabinet out, that way I can finally start on the last minute major editing. I can't believe how fast these past few weeks flew by - the 22nd is almost here!

@Cheese: It looks good. Though I'd suggest maybe starting an entirely new piece rather than building on an older one. But then again, depending how you do it, expanding on your past piece with new material might make an interesting contrast.

Chicken of the Seas · Oct 11, 2010, 09:39 PM // 21:39

Ok...this is not completely related to the halloween workshop, but I have a question to you cosplayers/outfit makers.

Whats the best way to make new clothes look dirty, and whats the best way to make fake blood? (or the best product). Think zombies. o.o

KiyaKoreena · Oct 11, 2010, 10:54 PM // 22:54

@ Chicken. Drag them along your driveway, rub with high grit sandpaper. Fray edges like the cuffs and collars, elbows/knees, and seams that tend to rub together. Mist with really strong tea or thinned out acrylic paints. For fake blood http://www.halloween-website.com/fake_blood.htm Ive heard lots of people recommend ones using Karo syrup.

Konig Des Todes · Oct 11, 2010, 11:16 PM // 23:16

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Originally Posted by Charlie Dayman

That whole movie is nightmare fuel. That's also one of my favorite horror movie scenes as well.

True, though the high pitched buzz sound which is "the shining" in the movie is more annoying than nightmare fuel. :P

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Originally Posted by Chicken of the Seas

Whats the best way to make new clothes look dirty, and whats the best way to make fake blood? (or the best product). Think zombies. o.o

I've heard that ink blots can do the effect well after a wash (depending on what you're outfit is, of course!). I myself have never cosplay, but I'm my mom sows a lot and makes/fixes outfits for live theater, so I know a tad bit about it.

It really depends on what materials you're using.

frostkisses · Oct 12, 2010, 01:19 AM // 01:19

Sorry I havent updated...we had a new furnace put in and it didnt go so well.. The guy was messing around with the breakers and ended up frying my motherboard :-/
My picture is just about done and I should have my computer back in a week. (I hope)
Love the drawings! Love Halloween! Cant wait! Keep up the good work guys.

Dutch Sunshine · Oct 12, 2010, 08:26 AM // 08:26

It was a long search but I found something suited to be placed on the wood, I reimagined it into my own liking and here's the result:

Now just to find something for the right side, I was thinking of a huge pumpkin(only the top part would be visable), but I need to find out how to make it fit the art style, because that'll be the most difficult for now :\

Ravenhawk · Oct 12, 2010, 12:15 PM // 12:15

Nice progress everyone! Sorry I have been quiet lately, been busy.

Dutch , - looks a lot better. Although I think the branch should be bigger. I don't think trees have branches that small (Anyone, pls correct me if I am wrong ^^ ) unless it's supposed to be a plant that's hanging somewhere?

Minami · Oct 12, 2010, 02:24 PM // 14:24

Gratz everyone on the progress.

I've been awol from here and drawing too for a little while (hence the lack of CC and responses), my grandma passed away.

Dutch, it looks better overall, but like Raven said, the branch doesn't fit.
Either it's small because it's in the distance (but then the branches wouldn't go in front of the wall), or it's the end of a tree branch (in which case it just looks wrong, because it looks like quarter of an entire tree).

Try and either erase the tree parts that are in front of the wall, or find a better branch brush to put in there, one that looks more like the end of a branch.

If it's supposed to be in front of the wall, you would see some sticks. If you want I can do a redline for you sometime later today.

I need to work on my picture too. Way behind, especially now.

Dutch Sunshine · Oct 12, 2010, 03:54 PM // 15:54

Hope you're doing alright btw! Altough I've got a general idea, any help is welcome!

Oh_Frustration · Oct 12, 2010, 04:14 PM // 16:14

Found the model for the spirit for my pic, and did a bit of line-art practise to see if the drawn version is correct. Opinions and comments welcome, I will start drawing the big one with some aqua-coloured pencils after taking a shower. How great it feels to be going forward with the progress!

Also, good progress, people! Horribly nice. I love the Effigy idea, my inner pyromani... I mean, my inner child likes that kinda stuff. Can't wait to see the final images, I'm a fan of contrast and a fire sculpture will surely have some, if you burn it in the darkness.

/edit: I actually got pretty far drawing the spirit. Progress report tomorrow, if I find the time to give you one. Going photographing with my buddies if it doesn't start raining.

Thistle Xandra · Oct 12, 2010, 08:09 PM // 20:09

@ shady tradesman - great job on the mask! It's such a nice added touch. I know it's an effigy, but it's such a shame to burn it :*( I'm still campaigning for a youtube video in addition to stills

@Konig - lol, if I hear any songs on insanity, I'll let you know! Nightmare before christmas is has such a great soundtrack though that words or not, that music itself really would be great inspiration. The one song that comes to mind is when santa is asking the bogeyman to release him.

@Cheeseboy, that's a great pic! I could imagine some kind of background scene would really enhance it. Something dark and scary, but I'm not sure what. I could imagine a burning village or something with the strokes you have now (the darker could be thought of as building rough outlines and the yellow is the color of fire), but I'm not sure if that scene would make sense lorewise or if that's the kind of background you were thinking.

@Dutch - that candle is a very nice added touch, but since it's outside, maybe a class cover around it would make sense (to stop wind from blowing the candle out)? I also just noticed the spider web, which although looks fantastic, the shading on it almost makes it look like it's carved into the wall instead of being on it. Although, I'm not sure if it's just my comp making it look that way. Also, I don't think you need anything else in the right side if you make the web pop out a little more (or have a dangling spider)

@oh_frustration - nice sketch so far! Can't wait to see the rest!

Kittycricri · Oct 12, 2010, 08:41 PM // 20:41

@Chicken of the seas: Last time I tried to make my clothes looking dirty, I first took my fabric to put them into coffee mixed with water, but this will only work if your fabric has a light colour. Like Kiyakoreena said, you can always try to use some paint, there exist special fabric paint, so you can try by mixinx colours and got the result you really want? ^^ Sandpaper is also a great solution to make the texture of your fabric more dirty and old looking. ^^

For the blood, I just went to a funparty-shop and bought some fake blood

Just watch out to not buy flashy looking pink blood

(that's what I did the first time ~_~)

Konig Des Todes · Oct 12, 2010, 09:12 PM // 21:12

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Originally Posted by Thistle Xandra

@Konig - lol, if I hear any songs on insanity, I'll let you know! Nightmare before christmas is has such a great soundtrack though that words or not, that music itself really would be great inspiration. The one song that comes to mind is when santa is asking the bogeyman to release him.

You mean the Oogie Boogie song? Oogie Boogie is creepier than most people think, I believe. People I know view him as just a sack of bugs - but what is he really? A pillowcase of bugs - imagine what he's meant to represent... your pillowcase.

Anyways, on my way home, I thought of a great ending for my story:

(Couldn't help but put that last line in.) Now to just write everything in-between.

Thistle Xandra · Oct 12, 2010, 10:10 PM // 22:10

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Originally Posted by Konig Des Todes

Couldn't help but put that last line in.) Now to just write everything in-between.

Nice direct tie-in!

lol, I like writing the start and end, too. It makes filling in the middle much more fun and focused once you know where you need to go

Konig Des Todes · Oct 12, 2010, 10:54 PM // 22:54

Typically I think out the ending before anything else, then I think out where I want to start, then plot out key points in the story - then I write from beginning to end, connecting the dots. For this, however, I couldn't help but make the end sooner.

Chicken of the Seas · Oct 12, 2010, 11:27 PM // 23:27

Thanks for all the tips guys. And all of your progress pictures are looking great! =) Although I may not say much I do enjoy going through this thread. =P

Odinius · Oct 12, 2010, 11:29 PM // 23:29

I have some more WIP and with little over a week left I still have to start on the background and the main characters

Luckily I have 2 days off from work to get back on scedule.

Thistle Xandra · Oct 13, 2010, 01:12 AM // 01:12

That's so amazing, Odinius

I love all the detail you've put in there, especially with the placement of each leaf, so perfect! At first I thought you were doing something ginormous because of the candy corn (snooping in your album :P ), but then I saw (and love) that shot with the teeny tiny cc on your finger! Are you using play-doh? or some other kind of clay? I remember doing a play-doh sculpture for a school project and it had bubbled up over time when it had dried out

I tried painting elmer's glue on it to conserve it, but it just gave it a dull sheen

Looking forward to the next pics