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Disco Bunny · May 16, 2011, 07:38 PM // 19:38

Last year I picked up a Wacom Intuos drawing pad so I could experiment with animating short cartoons for fun. All the GW2 hype got me interested in Guild Wars again, so I figured I would draw some characters. I would like to do a few more as time permits because it is a lot of fun and I would like to become a better artist. I appreciate all positively-phrased criticism.

Finished characters

Penfro's Folly shows Aero's pre-Searing monk traveling through Wizard's Folly. You have to use your imagination to get the full effect, because I am far too lazy to paint detailed backgrounds.

Canthan Couture features Tommy's monk in a more sophisticated light. This was always my favorite hairstyle in Guild Wars, because the long ponytails form a pleasing heart shape.

Laughing Asura features the most adorable /laugh emote ever!

Crippling Shot features Valerie, a Luxon ranger with her Ironwing Flatbow.

Charr

Disco Bunny · May 16, 2011, 07:38 PM // 19:38

WIP characters

Araiia's dancing dervish I found I'm not so good with moving hair. I'll finish this once I find a good technique for that.

Ayzu (v1.2) A character created by one of my guildies. I still plan to revisit his outfit at some point.

Disco Bunny · May 16, 2011, 07:39 PM // 19:39

Monsters

Slain Drake A slain marsh drake. He didn't drop any good loot...

Disco Bunny · May 16, 2011, 07:40 PM // 19:40

...and one more because I am ambitious!

Aeronwen · May 16, 2011, 08:08 PM // 20:08

Hi Bunny, Welcome to Nolani

Oooh thx so much for the awesome pic of Penfro. I really like your style, she looks so delicate and feminine. Is it ok if I post it in other forums (showing off)?

Disco Bunny · May 16, 2011, 08:24 PM // 20:24

I'm glad you like it! I had a lot of fun drawing her.

You can show off that drawing wherever you please. I can even send you a gigantic resolution version if you like. I draw vectors so I can scale to any size imaginable. You know, just in case you wanted to hang an enormous mural on the side of your house or something.

Now it's time to find someone else to use as a subject for my next work... Would anyone like to volunteer?

Tommy's · May 16, 2011, 08:48 PM // 20:48

Thats a very fun style you have there. I like the cartoony but line-less style. One point of hopefully positively-phrased criticism are her arms. Here upper arms are quite big compared to how thin her elbows are. I would suggest to make the line a bit more fluent, that would suit well in your piece. Female arms can be very simplified. Perhaps this artist can help out a bit in reference, I really like the way she draws her arms; simple yet fitting.

As for a volunteer, if you're up for another monk, I'd sure love you go loose on Lucy. Here are some pictures done by other artists aswell as a charactersheet. I prefer not to use screenshots from in game

As for clothing and weapons, I'll leave that up to you, but I really like some sort of a Kimono, and her favorite weapons are a Bo-staff and a Paper fan (or a nice decorated one

). Feel free to go nuts!

Mr Dinkleberg · May 16, 2011, 08:50 PM // 20:50

You could draw me if you want

And maybe you could try to use a little more shading, it looks a bit flat (Or did you want it like that?)

Disco Bunny · May 16, 2011, 08:52 PM // 20:52

@Tommy's: Thanks for the tip about the arms! I used to start with rough black lines in an attempt to get a comic book feel, but I think subtle colored lines look a lot cleaner. I think a kimono and well-decorated fan sound fun so I'll get to work on that.

@Dinkleberg: If you look reeeeeally closely you can see some shading on the back leg and the upper parts of the arms and neck. :P I can see how better shading could make a piece feel more dramatic, so I will keep your advice in mind. Thank you!

Aeronwen · May 16, 2011, 08:57 PM // 20:57

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tommy's

One point of hopefully positively-phrased criticism are her arms. Here upper arms are quite big compared to how thin her elbows are.

She works out Tommy - she has muscles :P

Araiia · May 16, 2011, 10:40 PM // 22:40

Welcome to Nolani.

I actually saw that pic on dA before I saw this thread! Nice work, especially the lower legs/ankles/feet.

If you're still taking character suggestions, I'd love to see how you interpret my baby Dervish!

Disco Bunny · May 16, 2011, 11:02 PM // 23:02

When I draw Tommy's there will be a noticeable lack of upper body strength. xD

@Araiia: Thanks for the kind words. I am always afraid to draw sandals because I am too scared of failing to even attempt toes. I honestly cannot remember the last time I tried toes. The result was likely so horrid I blocked the experience from my mind!

Araiia · May 16, 2011, 11:22 PM // 23:22

In that respect, your vector style works in your favor

I can't draw toes (or the general feet area). The best I can do is make some ambiguous bumps and hope that it suggests the presence of individual toes!

InfestedHydralisk · May 17, 2011, 12:05 AM // 00:05

Well, I don't know if you draw OC's too, but incase you are interested. Here is my Kimi:

But if you prefer to keep it GW related. Here she is as she is in GW:

I have to say, your style is simple, yet attractive.

Disco Bunny · May 17, 2011, 12:35 AM // 00:35

I'm open to trying anything, although which ones I do first & when I do them depends on a variety of things. Between working two jobs, spending time with friends & family, playing two MMOs...

...I'm sure a lot of you are just as busy!

When I make animated cartoons I find it is often better to use simple characters - especially when the majority of your viewers are watching on smaller screens. Simple keeps it clean. I am glad you find my style attractive, though.

I'm working on paying attention to detail so my still paintings feel like they have more life. We'll see how it goes!

Araiia · May 17, 2011, 12:43 AM // 00:43

oh whoa, two jobs and two MMOs! (Which one is the other game you play?) I'm out for the summer now, but most of the time I'm juggling school, GW, and piano... and even just that is enough to make my art output pretty low during the school year.

I'm curious to see what peoples' monitor sizes are these days. It's been ages since I've seen anyone with a 800x600 monitor (excluding those super tiny netbook PCs which don't have the graphics capability of running GW at 1 fps, of course.)

InfestedHydralisk · May 17, 2011, 02:34 PM // 14:34

I'm on a 1280x960 monitor size. It's been a long time since I have been on a 800x600. I don't think there are that many people who are still on a 800x600. But if you are experiencing alot on those then oh well. :P

Disco Bunny · May 17, 2011, 03:41 PM // 15:41

My computer's resolution is 2560x1600. When I said "smaller screens" I was referring to mobile devices. For example, I'm posting this message from a phone with only 320x480 resolution.

There are a lot of great web shows perfect for catching up on whilst stuck waiting in an airport.

Tommy's monk is off to a good start. I'll post something probably tomorrow.

Aeronwen · May 17, 2011, 07:48 PM // 19:48

hmmmmm I notice you didn't confess what the other game is ^^

InfestedHydralisk · May 17, 2011, 07:51 PM // 19:51

Yes! Do tell, or else...