Curse

Shy Guy · Nov 29, 2009, 09:40 PM // 21:40

Idk what this is but

http://filesmelt.com/downloader/11-1...---_Messy2.png

Some project I'm working on that just doesn't compare to any of the others.

Critique would be appreciated though ^-^

Edit: I know the font is crappy. it needs to be changed

Yasmine · Nov 29, 2009, 09:49 PM // 21:49

It looks weird to me, but in a pleasant way.

I wouldn't cut their legs so harshly though

Operative 14 · Nov 30, 2009, 12:42 AM // 00:42

It looks like a store front window

Shy Guy · Nov 30, 2009, 01:06 AM // 01:06

@Jasmine: K, I'll try and fix that if i can :3
@Operative: Is that good or bad? :P

I just might scratch this and start over, seeing I'm not really satisfied with this at all.

Operative 14 · Nov 30, 2009, 07:32 AM // 07:32

@Shy - I don't know. One of the iconic Christmas images I have in my head and that I've always wanted to make was a store front window with kind of a Norman Rockwell feeling to it. Sort of like that scene from the very beginning of "A Christmas Story." I think your work looks like a Guild Wars take on that. I personally kind of like it, but it really depends on what you're going for.

Shy Guy · Nov 30, 2009, 09:49 PM // 21:49

@Operative - K, thanks for the input ^^

But to be honest, I just want to get an honorable mention like everyone else, so I'd like your personal opinion: Do you think this is honorable mention quality? Cuz if not, Imma just start over with a new one :3

Edit: Also any critiques?

GeminiJuSa · Dec 01, 2009, 03:05 AM // 03:05

@Operative 14: I have one tip for your pic. I live close to a forest like that and there are two things that happens when the trees are that dense; there's less snow falling under them, and those pines have roots, if you made some detailing there it would probably do kinda much in realism.

Operative 14 · Dec 01, 2009, 06:01 AM // 06:01

Quote:

Originally Posted by GeminiJuSa

@Operative 14: I have one tip for your pic. I live close to a forest like that and there are two things that happens when the trees are that dense; there's less snow falling under them, and those pines have roots, if you made some detailing there it would probably do kinda much in realism.

Indeed.

My next major update for that image will focus on the ground. Up until now I've just been trying to block in the major elements so I could get to work on the finer details. Though I hadn't even thought of the roots!

@Shy - I think one thing that might count against it is that it is not very Guild Warsy. While the brick backdrop and the middle elements sort of blend into a Norman Rockwell-esque feeling, that makes it a nice Christmas picture, but not really a Wintersday picture, if that makes any sense.

GeminiJuSa · Dec 01, 2009, 07:54 AM // 07:54

@Operative 14: how good that I ninja:ed in them for you then

I bet you will make them awesome!

bebe · Dec 01, 2009, 08:21 AM // 08:21

A little late to the party.. but great stuff so far guys! Definitely gonna keep my eye on this thread! Hehe..

KiyaKoreena · Dec 01, 2009, 08:39 PM // 20:39

Just got my tree put up. Yay!

Gold Zaishen coin, Lunar Token, and Victory Token ornaments.

Shewmake · Dec 01, 2009, 10:15 PM // 22:15

The contest page is up! http://www.guildwars.com/events/cont...intersday2009/

Top Winners (3 awarded):

One The Art of Guild Wars 2 Book, signed by members of the Guild Wars 2 development team

One randomly selected, signed Guild Wars Penny Arcade Expo 2008 art print

One in-game digital item: an Everlasting Reindeer Tonic

Winners (7):

One randomly selected and signed Guild Wars Penny Arcade Expo 2008 art print

One in-game digital item: an Everlasting Reindeer Tonic

Honorable Mentions (10 awarded)

One in-game digital item: an Everlasting Reindeer Tonic

bebe · Dec 01, 2009, 10:43 PM // 22:43

Haha.. cute reindeer.

Eragon Zarroc · Dec 02, 2009, 01:54 AM // 01:54

LMAO! it's Rudolph!

Verene · Dec 02, 2009, 03:45 AM // 03:45

Yay!

Now if I could only make up my mind on an entry...XD

Chicken of the Seas · Dec 02, 2009, 04:17 AM // 04:17

Omg...this tonic is way better then the mini pet or w/e from the Halloween contest this year. It's kinda inspiring me to make something now although my chances of actually winning would be pretty slim compared to other artists. =P