Curse

GeminiJuSa · Nov 14, 2010, 10:24 PM // 22:24

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Originally Posted by Perynne

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The scanner totally killed the lines (there's something wrong with the scanner, no matter how much I fiddle with the settings half of the lines are still missing from the scanned image) [...]

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I'm having the exact same problem! I'm even INKING my lines, but they still come up gray and with "holes" in them

And I really got a fun idea for a progress diary on this one!

Now I'm just gonna think of what to draw (My characters playing in the snow again for the sake of just making something funny cute with not much hope to even try a serious attempt at "winning" *not very competitive, so this might happen* or perhaps something more serious to really challenge myself? But then I have no clue on what to draw

) and then I can file an official entry!

Unlucky Slayer · Nov 14, 2010, 10:26 PM // 22:26

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Originally Posted by Minami

I only asked to be able to edit Tzu's first post here, so I can help her keep up to date with everything. She's suuuper busy.
I don't know what Inde + Nolani mods decided, as far as I know it's temporary, just for the duration of the Wintersday workshop

On that note, I added Nova to the entrants' list ^_^

As far as I know it'll be permanent. The usergroup works like the price checkers or the technicians. =) But we'll see how it goes. If it sticks I'm sure everyone would be happy with you helping out with the workshops in the future.

Aeronwen · Nov 14, 2010, 11:13 PM // 23:13

Yay first piccy

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Originally Posted by Perynne

I'm not entirely sure if I should have the kids surrounding her, or just to one side. Tried to see which would look better by moving them around a bit in Photoshop.
Even though it looks a bit more crowded, so far I'm liking the one with kids on both sides better.

I am a bit late but I like the right one better too.

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Originally Posted by satomz

I'll be doing singing, as well as playing flute and piano (and maybe piccolo),

All at once?

Oh and welcome to all the new guys, can’t wait to see what you come up with

satomz · Nov 14, 2010, 11:50 PM // 23:50

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Originally Posted by Aeronwen

All at once?

I'll be taking different recording for each, and combine them later. I still need to figure out how to combine the videos, but I've seen many people do something similar (combination of different kinds of recorder performance to create chamber music like video) so it must be doable.

frostkisses · Nov 15, 2010, 01:54 AM // 01:54

Now that I have all the messies from real life squared away and my scanner is semi normal, Ill be attempting an entry.

Name: Frost Kisses
Idea for entry: Secret

Genre of art: Traditional
Progress Gallery: Link

Death By An Arrow · Nov 15, 2010, 01:59 AM // 01:59

So I'm still stuck between a digital painting or a mosaic/collage. Im thinking if I did a collage type thing I'd make it poster board/bristol board size. Around when has the Wintersday contest ended in previous years? Time may also play a factor in which I pick.

edit: materials would also be an issue. Id either need ALOT of winter magazines or find varying shades of blue construction paper...

perhaps the painting will be easier o.O

Minami · Nov 15, 2010, 02:09 AM // 02:09

In 2008 the deadline was January 5th, and in 2009 it was on the 31st of December.

bebe · Nov 15, 2010, 02:11 AM // 02:11

Woo.. a lot of great entrants so far! =D

Can't wait to start seeing some more WIPPIES!!

Oh! I will be back and hopefully I can donate some goodies! ^^;

Death By An Arrow · Nov 15, 2010, 02:30 AM // 02:30

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Originally Posted by Minami

In 2008 the deadline was January 5th, and in 2009 it was on the 31st of December.

hm... perhaps ill have time to look around then. Id need alot of blues and whites. Ill start asking around to see whats available.

Perynne · Nov 15, 2010, 07:14 AM // 07:14

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Originally Posted by Death By An Arrow

So I'm still stuck between a digital painting or a mosaic/collage. Im thinking if I did a collage type thing I'd make it poster board/bristol board size. Around when has the Wintersday contest ended in previous years? Time may also play a factor in which I pick.

edit: materials would also be an issue. Id either need ALOT of winter magazines or find varying shades of blue construction paper...

perhaps the painting will be easier o.O

Perhaps you could do both? You could do some collage/mosaic work for the background, and then paint on top of it. Or then paint the background, and make collage characters. Here are some examples of combining painting with collage: http://fav.me/d31ypxx, http://fav.me/d2xv932, http://fav.me/d2yax3b (they're the only ones I could find in a hurry, but check out the rest of the artist's gallery for more interesting mixed media works).

@satomz: I love the idea of using an existing song and changing it into something Wintersday-themed.

Just with new lyrics alone you can make it festive, and perhaps with the addition of a few GW tunes in the middle of the song, it will be more tied to the game itself.
I don't know how to read musical notes. Wish I could, so I could comment more on the song itself. :P

@frostkisses: Yay! Happy to see you entering too.

The scanner problem seems to be worldwide at the moment.... mine isn't working well either.

Aeronwen · Nov 15, 2010, 08:29 AM // 08:29

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Originally Posted by satomz

I'll be taking different recording for each, and combine them later. I still need to figure out how to combine the videos, but I've seen many people do something similar (combination of different kinds of recorder performance to create chamber music like video) so it must be doable.

I was being facetious but now I think about it, it does not seem trivial. Perhaps it would be worth checking the process on a short snippet of something you know well already before you put a lot of effort into adapting the music and learningthe piece on different instruments?

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Originally Posted by frostkisses

Now that I have all the messies from real life squared away

How do you do that? can we have step by step instuctions?

Hawful · Nov 15, 2010, 09:34 AM // 09:34

Alright workshop, let's go for gold!

Name: Hawful
Idea for entry: Guildwars Snowman
Genre of art: Sculpture (Possibly ice!?)
Progress gallery: Once I make progress I will inform you.

Oh_Frustration · Nov 15, 2010, 03:45 PM // 15:45

I hope I can get the material for my pic this week. Just found out that I'm out of blue paper

Also, I have lots and lots of work to do. A speech, a column, exams, essays and so forth...

Looking good, Perynne!

Ravenhawk · Nov 15, 2010, 04:31 PM // 16:31

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Originally Posted by Unlucky Slayer

As far as I know it'll be permanent. The usergroup works like the price checkers or the technicians. =) But we'll see how it goes. If it sticks I'm sure everyone would be happy with you helping out with the workshops in the future.

Ah, now I realize what Unlucky Slayer was talking about last night ^^ I haven't kept up to speed with this topic yet.lol

And hi to all the old and new faces here! Like Charliepai, I'll just put on my stalker suit and watch you guys. I wouldn't have the time to participate for this year...unless I get super inspired and able to whip up a drawing in a weekend...which would be very unlikely

And Perynne, looks great! I also like the right pic better

frostkisses · Nov 15, 2010, 05:13 PM // 17:13

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Originally Posted by Perynne

@frostkisses: Yay! Happy to see you entering too.

The scanner problem seems to be worldwide at the moment.... mine isn't working well either.

I'm not really any good at digital drawing, my copy of photoshop is older than the hills too

but I was wanting to scan in my sketch and see if I could get something going that I liked. However, my sketch seems to be too light and I'm on the fence about making it darker so it scans. Which also makes it a problem about showing progress. I hate erasing

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Originally Posted by Aeronwen

How do you do that? can we have step by step instuctions?

haha, well maybe not ALL, but I have my computer back and my furnace is fixed just in time for lovely winter in Wisconsin, so it's a good start

EDIT: sort of got a picture of my sketch outline with my camera...lol so light you can barely tell what it is.(nevermind the date on my camera.. Im too lazy to change it

)

oo, and how do you do the spoiler thing?

Verene · Nov 15, 2010, 06:07 PM // 18:07

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winter in Wisconsin

Oh, don't you just love our winters here? So much fun! At least it hasn't snowed yet, unlike in Minnesota...

<--- in Chicago

Tommy's · Nov 15, 2010, 06:12 PM // 18:12

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Originally Posted by frostkisses

oo, and how do you do the spoiler thing?

You are right I can't see what it is

Well I do manage to discover a face

And you get the spoiler by putting [ spoil] and [ /spoil] around the text. without the space ofcourse

Perynne · Nov 15, 2010, 06:17 PM // 18:17

*squints* ... I think I can see a face! And it's holding something!

Maybe try going over the outlines with a black pen or marker, or then press down heavier on the pencil? Also, having a direct light shining on the paper might help to show it better on camera.

InfestedHydralisk · Nov 15, 2010, 07:01 PM // 19:01

Still thinking if I should join in...

Also, how am I supposed the get a chance on the Progress Award when making a video?
I guess I could screenshot my Sony Vegas timeline and stuff. (That's actually not a bad idea.

)

Aeronwen · Nov 15, 2010, 07:18 PM // 19:18

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Originally Posted by Ravenhawk

I'll just put on my stalker suit and watch you guys. I wouldn't have the time to participate for this year...

((( I was really looking forward to seeing what you would come up with

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Originally Posted by Ravenhawk

unless I get super inspired and able to whip up a drawing in a weekend...

yes, yes, yes

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Originally Posted by Oh_Frustration

Also, I have lots and lots of work to do. A speech, a column, exams, essays and so forth...

Wow, you are busy, what you need is a bit of relaxation in between, a bit of wintersday doodling should help :P

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Originally Posted by frostkisses

EDIT: sort of got a picture of my sketch outline with my camera...lol so light you can barely tell what it is.(nevermind the date on my camera.. Im too lazy to change it

)

Frost holding a grentchie snowglobe?

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Originally Posted by InfestedHydralisk

Still thinking if I should join in...

YES!