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Title: Some of my crappy stuffs
Post by: Sonni on February 28, 2008 01:15 AM
Since I'm making my flash movie I might show you guys my uh...things! It still sucks though I'm still learning how to animate and draw properly. I hope this is a good start though...

Title: Some of my crappy stuffs
Post by: topcatyo on February 28, 2008 01:18 AM
Look pretty good.  Keep up the good work.
I'd critique something, but I'm really bad at finding things to critique in artwork, but I'll try.
The lighting where the girl is could use some work.  Maybe have the blue reflect off of the trees or something.
Looks great so far.
Title: Some of my crappy stuffs
Post by: FG_SPace on February 28, 2008 01:23 AM
the girl looks cool, the line thickness on the hat is kinda weird just cause flash has that tendency. you should check how Adam Phillips does dark woods, i personally think the silhouetted look you got goin is a bad idea
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Post by: rtil on February 28, 2008 01:28 AM
cool character. i like the blue lighting
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Post by: bcube on February 28, 2008 01:28 AM
Looks very good, but the shading on the girl looks a bit too gradient-y... unless that's the look your looking for of course (:
Title: Some of my crappy stuffs
Post by: Sonni on February 28, 2008 01:28 AM
Quote from: FG_SPacethe girl looks cool, the line thickness on the hat is kinda weird just cause flash has that tendency. you should check how Adam Phillips does dark woods, i personally think the silhouetted look you got goin is a bad idea

You know, I actually watch Brackenwoods movie so many times and I forgot about it... I better check it out.

And thanks for your comments everyone!
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Post by: MRat on February 28, 2008 05:26 AM
I like the silhouettes myself, but the whole colour of the piece collectively feels sort of muddy and makes it looks dank.


Perhaps trying and sort out the lighting. Blue lighting is awesome, but it's too heavy I think.
Title: Some of my crappy stuffs
Post by: Sonni on February 28, 2008 10:31 AM
Quote from: MRatI like the silhouettes myself, but the whole colour of the piece collectively feels sort of muddy and makes it looks dank.


Perhaps trying and sort out the lighting. Blue lighting is awesome, but it's too heavy I think.


Hmm, I think what I'll do is I'll redraw the trees properly and add more features to it. But turn it's brightness down so I can add more detail + still keep the silhouettes look

I'll try to sort out the lights and shades though.
Title: Some of my crappy stuffs
Post by: Halcion on February 28, 2008 09:20 PM
i think the blue background blends too well and you need color that will stand out rather than blend in
Title: Some of my crappy stuffs
Post by: Sonni on March 9, 2008 07:51 PM
I redesign my character a bit, I felt that the old one was a bit "too complex-looking." I was trying to go for a more simple look. What you guys think?
Title: Some of my crappy stuffs
Post by: Zee on March 9, 2008 10:06 PM
I actually enjoyed the first design because of her tie and her >:C pocket seemed to make her unique, in my opinion. :3
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Post by: bcube on March 9, 2008 10:34 PM
The second drawing seems drawn differently from the first... as if a different style...
But I liked the first one better because it showed more of a personality through the clothes
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Post by: Sonni on March 10, 2008 04:36 AM
I guess the first one is still the best after all. Thanks guys

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Post by: ZekeySpaceyLizard on March 10, 2008 05:47 AM
i prefer the first drawing.
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Post by: psi43 on March 11, 2008 06:44 PM
Quote from: Zekeyi prefer the first drawing.
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Post by: rtil on March 12, 2008 07:45 PM
yeah same. if you want to simplify it just get rid of all the triangles on the bottom of her skirt. that's a lot of follow through you probably don't want to worry about
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Post by: Sonni on March 13, 2008 05:23 AM
Actually that's what I'm planning to do. Removing the spikes on her skirt.

And BTW thanks for the textures site.
Title: Some of my crappy stuffs
Post by: Sonni on March 22, 2008 06:13 PM
I finally got the Wacom Bamboo Fun. Testing! (This will probably be the flash movie bg.)

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Post by: Tealon on March 23, 2008 02:16 AM
Quote from: SonniI finally got the Wacom Bamboo Fun. Testing! (This will probably be the flash movie bg.)

I like those woods more.
You didn't draw them in flash did you?
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Post by: Mushroomboy5 on March 23, 2008 02:52 AM
Quote from: SonniI finally got the Wacom Bamboo Fun. Testing! (This will probably be the flash movie bg.)

The shape on these are good, but the color is waaaay too blue. Try using only black, white and light blue, and see how that works out.
Title: Some of my crappy stuffs
Post by: Sonni on March 23, 2008 02:28 PM
I drew it with Corel Painter Essential 3.

I'll give it a try with the colour
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Post by: Sonni on March 23, 2008 04:03 PM
ok here we go, black, white and light blue.

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Post by: mishkamash on March 23, 2008 04:11 PM
it's nice
Title: Some of my crappy stuffs
Post by: Sonni on March 27, 2008 07:57 AM
Well, I've finally came up with her final design (while doodling.) She will look something like this:

I know the water coloring is kinda messy but it's pretty fun.

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Post by: Sonni on April 23, 2008 07:01 PM
Ok screw that doodle. I redraw it properly this time.

I think I sort of overkilled it with texture applying.

EDIT: I just realized I forgot to fix a small spot.
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Post by: mishkamash on April 23, 2008 08:05 PM
the latest one is obviously better looking

i like the way you colored the girl and the tree

and the broken up stuff in the bg is nice

merge post

merge post
Title: Some of my crappy stuffs
Post by: Crabarms on April 23, 2008 08:16 PM
Last one looks very nice.
Title: Some of my crappy stuffs
Post by: trent bortknob on April 23, 2008 10:32 PM
get rid of the angry face
Title: Some of my crappy stuffs
Post by: Sonni on April 25, 2008 05:36 AM
Quote from: taylorget rid of the angry face

But I like it :(