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Bestian Trueflight · Nov 15, 2008, 12:57 PM // 12:57

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Originally Posted by Little Shenanigan

that's nice that you're offering to do it for free.
this is my monk, Spoon Legs

thanks so much for doing this.

and i like the lizard. it looks like one of your dragons

Okay, this looks doable. A few questions:
Do you have any preference on background, pose, mood and so forth?
Do you want her to be equipped with anything, and if so, what?
Can you name those armour pieces please? It'll allow me to look up other examples on guildwiki, or find a willing alliance member to model for me. ^^

Please keep in mind that I have a lot on my plate atm - this could take up to a week before I even find the time to start. But I'll do my best.

~Alex

Mr. Fish · Nov 15, 2008, 06:32 PM // 18:32

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Originally Posted by Bestian Trueflight

So what you're saying is not that my art is any good, just that I'm persistent.

Certainly not, you are a very good artist. When I write a comment, I try to point out the parts of a piece that stand out to me the most, and for your artwork it was your effort. I certainly did not mean to say that you have no skill as an artist. You are a very, very good artist, and I appologize if I made it seem like I was stating otherwise. One thing that I notice about your artwork is the mood you create. You spend just as much time on the forground as you do on the backround, which gives your art a fulfilling feeling. I for one, am no good at all at drawing up a backround and nearly all of my art lacks one. So what I meant to say in my first post was that you are not only a very good artist, but your effort is also a trait unique to your style. I'm sorry for the confusion

- ><>

Bestian Trueflight · Nov 15, 2008, 06:45 PM // 18:45

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Originally Posted by Bestian Trueflight

So what you're saying is not that my art is any good, just that I'm persistent.

I jest - thank you for the comment. It's inspiring, especially when surrounded by the other artists' somewhat dauntingly good art.

I was just kidding, mate. Thank you again for your kind words.

Little Shenanigan · Nov 15, 2008, 07:21 PM // 19:21

i don't have any preferences about the pose, background, or anything. if you find that you need a suggestion, then something like the second picture would be good (in the middle of the monk dance).
she does not have to be equipped with anything.

the armour pieces are ::
chest - elite luxon
gloves - elite sunspear
pants - normal kurzick
shoes - elite luxon

and take as long as you'd like. it is extremely nice that you are doing this, so thanks

Chicken of the Seas · Nov 15, 2008, 08:03 PM // 20:03

I hate to sound selfish, but would you be willing to do a sort of dual commission (two chars in one) with a bit of a "coupley" feel to it?

Each char would be paid for separately though of course, but if not I wouldn't mind just getting my mesmer done. :P I'll post screen shots for whichever one is easiest for you later.

Do you happen to have a deviantart btw? I like your drawings and I'd love to see more

Konig Des Todes · Nov 15, 2008, 09:35 PM // 21:35

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Originally Posted by Bestian Trueflight

@Azazel
I've made some progress:

It's pretty much ready for detailing, inking and colouring - any requests / things you'd like changed before I do so? I'm aware the lizard still needs work.

Also, does this character have a name?

~Alex

Liking the progress. ^^ Names:
Ranger:Agares Hasture II (Pet Name: Großer Mund *alternate spelling: Grosser Mund*)
Assassin: Azazel The Accursed (Pet Name: Acht Beine)
Necromancer: Konig Des Todes
Ritualist: Xaphan Sariel

I also noticed that I didn't give a background.

But don't worry, for individual pictures, I don't need one.

Bestian Trueflight · Nov 16, 2008, 04:27 AM // 04:27

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Originally Posted by Chicken of the Seas

I hate to sound selfish, but would you be willing to do a sort of dual commission (two chars in one) with a bit of a "coupley" feel to it?

Each char would be paid for separately though of course, but if not I wouldn't mind just getting my mesmer done. :P I'll post screen shots for whichever one is easiest for you later.

Do you happen to have a deviantart btw? I like your drawings and I'd love to see more

Certainly. Give me some details. Similar in concept to Tzu's commission for you, at a guess?

I don't have a deviantart, but I do have an elfwood.

Bestian Trueflight · Nov 16, 2008, 05:16 AM // 05:16

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Originally Posted by Azazel The Assassin

Liking the progress. ^^ Names:
Ranger:Agares Hasture II (Pet Name: Großer Mund *alternate spelling: Grosser Mund*)
Assassin: Azazel The Accursed (Pet Name: Acht Beine)
Necromancer: Konig Des Todes
Ritualist: Xaphan Sariel

I also noticed that I didn't give a background.

But don't worry, for individual pictures, I don't need one.

So just add detail to Großer, and ink away?

By the way; I've decided to start charging for future pieces. Does 5k sound reasonable for each of your characters (minus the ranger)?

Lector G · Nov 16, 2008, 05:20 AM // 05:20

if your still up for one more i would be glad to jump in line

very good work and the attention to detail on everything is wonderful ill post pics tomorrow for now i sleep work is evil i swear it
edit: added pics and details

http://i251.photobucket.com/albums/g...undi/gw060.jpg

armor is tinted spectacles and vabbian armor dyed white pose i would like something like the last two pics if possible and umm background doesn't really matter to me all that much if none thats fine as well

anything else you need me to add or pricing and such just let me know

Bestian Trueflight · Nov 16, 2008, 05:42 AM // 05:42

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Originally Posted by Lector G

if your still up for one more i would be glad to jump in line

very good work and the attention to detail on everything is wonderful ill post pics tomorrow for now i sleep work is evil i swear it

Certainly.

I tend to have several drawings going at once, so I should be able to start in about a week, approximately. Of course, the sooner I have the details, the sooner I can start planning.

Konig Des Todes · Nov 16, 2008, 07:11 AM // 07:11

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Originally Posted by Bestian Trueflight

By the way; I've decided to start charging for future pieces. Does 5k sound reasonable for each of your characters (minus the ranger)?

Hmm, 3 others so 15k? Sure, I'm fine with that.

Chicken of the Seas · Nov 16, 2008, 09:35 AM // 09:35

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Originally Posted by Bestian Trueflight

Certainly. Give me some details. Similar in concept to Tzu's commission for you, at a guess?

I don't have a deviantart, but I do have an elfwood.

Yeah, basically the exact same concept, heh

I'll post the same screen shots for convenience. If you need any more details, let me know!

http://img88.imageshack.us/my.php?image=sueasidexi2.png
http://img369.imageshack.us/my.php?i...rofilesmv8.jpg

Elfwood! I haven't been there in so long, its a nice blast from the past. I like your other works as well

Bestian Trueflight · Nov 16, 2008, 09:44 AM // 09:44

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Originally Posted by Chicken of the Seas

Yeah, basically the exact same concept, heh

I'll post the same screen shots for convenience. If you need any more details, let me know!

http://img88.imageshack.us/my.php?image=sueasidexi2.png
http://img369.imageshack.us/my.php?i...rofilesmv8.jpg

Elfwood! I haven't been there in so long, its a nice blast from the past. I like your other works as well

Eheh, for simplicity's sake; what *is* the concept? I didn't read it, your name just caught my eye when I was looking for inspiration. ^^

So do you have an elfwood gallery? Or, for that matter, a deviantart gallery?

@Azazel
If you're interested, lineart's done and I'm starting photoshopping (well, paintshopprosevenning, but photshopping sounds better) now.

ZenRgy · Nov 16, 2008, 10:44 AM // 10:44

I would stay away from anime, if you want to improve as an illustrator.

Bestian Trueflight · Nov 16, 2008, 10:47 AM // 10:47

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Originally Posted by ZenRgy

I would stay away from anime, if you want to improve as an illustrator.

Might I ask why?

ZenRgy · Nov 16, 2008, 11:19 AM // 11:19

It's a fairly uncreative form, you stick to many boundaries to make illustrations that all look like average fan art which looks like the past piece of fan art someone has seen.. You should study some anatomy though, specifically hands and rib-cages, also the legs in the necromancer picture look like they are made from stumps of wood.

Bestian Trueflight · Nov 16, 2008, 02:48 PM // 14:48

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Originally Posted by ZenRgy

It's a fairly uncreative form, you stick to many boundaries to make illustrations that all look like average fan art which looks like the past piece of fan art someone has seen.. You should study some anatomy though, specifically hands and rib-cages, also the legs in the necromancer picture look like they are made from stumps of wood.

Fair enough. From my experience, it's a good art form - it's easy and simple, yes; but often simplicity is actually a good thing rather than a vice of the artwork. Of course, you can call that laziness, but I like to be able to produce pictures relatively quickly, using simple mediums (sketching pencils and a poor man's equivalent of photoshop, namely). As a student, I don't have the time or money to invest in say, anatomy lessons, fine art tutorials, live model drawings, a wacom tablet, photoshop...thus, I'm entirely self-taught, and picked up a style I can do without difficulty.

Of course, help is appreciated. Might I see some of your art as a reference? I tried to find your thread here, but couldn't; and wouldn't know what to look for when searching deviantart.

PS: The pictures above are in chronological order. You may notice that the more recent characters have considerably better anatomy.

Bestian Trueflight · Nov 16, 2008, 03:04 PM // 15:04

Anyways, back on topic.

Azazel, I'm afraid your character is still drawn in an uncreative and average fan-arty style. However, the good news it's almost done.

Just to verify, you wanted the armour dyed red, correct?

This is the colouring so far - a couple of hours' work left, I think:

Bestian Trueflight · Nov 16, 2008, 08:11 PM // 20:11

Okay, Azazel - It's complete. Hope it's okay - colouring the Dune Lizard was a NIGHTMARE. But it's done now. Hope you like it.

I've put an intentionally small and blurred picture below, I can email you the full-sized full-quality file as soon as you like.

Any preference on file format? I can include the layers if you want, or just give you a .bmp or something.

Next up is Little Shenanigan's monk.

Konig Des Todes · Nov 16, 2008, 09:25 PM // 21:25

-finally got time to come back here-

I like the outcome.

file format? I usually use .jpeg files. Include layers if you want.