Curse

StarrTheInsane · Dec 03, 2008, 04:20 AM // 04:20

So my friend asked me for a picture of his necro. I had big ideas that ended up being too big for my digital work. I wanted it to be something awesome, so I decided to take it to acrylic.

I wanted to give him a little idea of what I was working on so I did up a quick digital sketch of the lower middle portion of the painting that I would be working on today.

And tonight I painted it up.

Yeah, it's got big differences. The point being, his character spent a long time trapped in the catacombs, and in that time he found old necromancy books and learned all he could just passing the time. I wanted this to seem a bit more obsessive than mere study. Necromancy does that to people.

Anyway, just a small piece of the bigger picture. Don't want to give too much away before it's done.

powercozmic · Dec 03, 2008, 04:42 AM // 04:42

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Originally Posted by StarrTheInsane

So my friend asked me for a picture of his necro. I had big ideas that ended up being too big for my digital work. I wanted it to be something awesome, so I decided to take it to acrylic.

This looks awesome starr. It's got a very nice mood to it

good luck and hope to see the finished piece soon !

Morag D · Dec 03, 2008, 08:31 AM // 08:31

this looks really cool already - the muscles, hair and cloth folds are great!

I laughed abour your post in the contest thread about being too poor to afford such a thing and was wondering whether you'd like to art-trade me some day? I know you're busy and so am I, so no pressure

StarrTheInsane · Dec 03, 2008, 02:36 PM // 14:36

Absolutely, I love your work. Today is my last normal class day before finals, and then I'm off for a month. I would like to do more GW things while I'm out of school. I think there are a couple people here who are waiting patiently for that to happen.

I was in fact inspired by your contest entry to give the style a try (beyond the picture for Tender Wolf). If I can ever get a camera that takes good enough pictures, I'll show you what I did. I just thought "Y'know, that's a style I've never tried and I really like it." Hopefully it gets me a decent grade this week.

Isis · Dec 03, 2008, 03:13 PM // 15:13

I was always in awe of the fabulous pics Starr made of our alliance members. When Starr created the picture of my Elementalist she sent me some "lines" as a teaser. I was astounded at how beautiful she made Witch Hazel look. I thought I would share them with you all, as underneath the finished piece, there really are some lines that capture the soul of the character.

We loves you gurl!

Morag D · Dec 03, 2008, 03:14 PM // 15:14

awesome, I hope it goes well for you

StarrTheInsane · Dec 03, 2008, 09:11 PM // 21:11

Hiya Isis. Didn't realize the sketch was such a hit. I'm glad I got a chance to practice with everyone this summer, and hoping I can do it again soon.

Morag, thanks. I'll find out next Tuesday if it worked out

Issac · Dec 03, 2008, 10:51 PM // 22:51

Really nice work man, your really skilled. Ganna have to draw me something sometime lol.

Hailfall · Dec 10, 2008, 11:16 PM // 23:16

Thank you Starr!!

I was so surprised when i saw your pm in my inbox

Oh and this is what she made for me

Konig Des Todes · Dec 10, 2008, 11:46 PM // 23:46

Lucky Hailfall! She made your necro sexy. :3 Very nice with the minions!

Starr, your art never ceases to amaze me.

EmJey · Dec 11, 2008, 09:35 AM // 09:35

very nice drawings from you Starr, you have to work abit more on coloring tech though, it seems like you overuse dodge/burn at times or you just need to play more with the brush settings , suppose you using photoshop. Overall i like your drawings, keep it up.

StarrTheInsane · Dec 12, 2008, 03:22 AM // 03:22

I admit, I do abuse the heck out of them. The golem skull for sure. I actually switched from my laptop to my desktop in the middle of this which I won't do again. I've been testing some different techniques, but I'm still not quite satisfied with them to use on someone else's character. Thank you for the insight though.

BladeWind · Dec 18, 2008, 08:34 PM // 20:34

Epic much?

Starr is amazing

~Regards

Envoy Daniel Frozenwind,King of the Snowmen

Konig Des Todes · Dec 18, 2008, 10:16 PM // 22:16

1) Love the Eye of the North outpost setting behind it.
2) Love to pose
3) Love the snow - am I the only one that gets reminded of the slow-mo walking scenes in movies where rain splashes all over the characters feet?
4) LOVE the coloring
5) Is there something NOT to love about it?

I can see what was meant by both Starr and Daniel about this being too good.

StarrTheInsane · Dec 18, 2008, 10:38 PM // 22:38

Thank you

Yes, I give Daniel most of the credit for epicness, because it was rather flat in the earlier version. The movement of the legs and all the nifty accoutrements were all added/changed for the final version. The original probably would have been okay, but the guidance was a great help and a huge factor in the balance and flow of the final piece. He's got a great eye.

StarrTheInsane · Jan 07, 2009, 04:18 AM // 04:18

One of a few pics I've been working on during my break from school.

Sjeng · Jan 07, 2009, 06:25 AM // 06:25

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Originally Posted by StarrTheInsane

Oh, school being back on and all I forgot to send you the individuals...but...I have a side project going on just for fun involving them and that's all I can say

If you have time, I hope you can still get around to doing that xD *forgot it myself!*

kostolomac · Jan 07, 2009, 11:18 AM // 11:18

DAMN these pics are nice. Well done.

Morag D · Jan 07, 2009, 04:48 PM // 16:48

w00t

we have teh POWARR!! lol no honestly, it's really cool

yummy! Now I need to hurry up a bit :P ^^

StarrTheInsane · Jan 23, 2009, 08:02 PM // 20:02

Honorable Mention and now you all know my real name

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