[Dolmen 2.0]

from what i worked out we want it all done by late november?

[worry]

If you guys don't finish this calendar on time, then the Mayan calendar wins and we all die in 2012. No pressure though.

[Use Of Weapons]

A looks a bit remote to me. B is cool. Stance-wise, it's a very recognisable katana stance, so don't worry about that. 1 is very traditional, be a nice torso shot. 2 is the one I would have issues with from a swordwork point of view -- it would need a pretty lightweight sword, rapier-style, unless you can get some suggestion of movement. It wouldn't be a static stance. Looks like the end of a cut. 3 I don't like, a bit belligerent for Brys IMO. 4 is really cool, but would mean no torso shot *sad face*.

[Grimjust Bearegular]

Nobbs: he should lay on some furs by a fire, holding his sword....



Tried to fix Iccy's stupid legs. Are they better now? If not, I'll just pretend he put them down somewhere and can't remember where he left them. He'll be legless, but very true to his own character

 icarium4.jpg (501.73K)
Number of downloads: 1

[Tapper]

Corporal Nobbs, on 22 October 2011 - 03:58 PM, said:

A few sketches for Brys. Poses and location
Going for sword training theme. Open to suggestions.
brys sketchesME.jpg

I love 4, although ideally, since this is a pin-u[, he ought to face towards us - a bit like  catwoman_movie.jpg (60.32K)
Number of downloads: 1,


making him Catwoman. But with a sword. And en face.

[Dolmen 2.0]

thats the exact reason i was dodging the subject lol. Thanx for reminding us about how hotttt Halle berry is though...

Anyway UOW has a point about B . Might work really well with a light sword, just need to centre his stance more...

This post has been edited by Dolmen+: 28 October 2011 - 12:05 PM

[fausti]

Update! Need to make his face more masculine and add some background +card+details+warren etc. Still a lot to do!

Bonus: NSFW version for D'rek who commented on a previous version link

[Dolmen 2.0]

Lol fausti, looking good that. totally dodging the NSFW version
but I'm certain its good stuff.

So I've been quiet in here. Final exams and design portfolios are coming
up so things got a bit hectic but heres the Progress I've made. feel its
pretty close to finished.

 cottilionv-10small.jpg (129.45K)
Number of downloads: 6

Might wanna get that glove on the left to look less
high tech. Played too much assasins creed so you
can forgive me my love for stabby gloves

This post has been edited by Dolmen+: 29 October 2011 - 06:05 PM

[Dutch]

Great work Dolmen, loving it.
Sneaky Shadowthrone on the background


The glove looks very nice, a touch of artistic freedom.

If you indeed make it more blank (remove the circle and those lines around it) it really could work.

Man these drawings really makes me want to brush up my very very rusty drawing skills.

Already bought some books with hints and tips for drawing fantasy creatures etc and I'm planning to get a Wacom Bamboo Fun Medium Pen&Touch.

I also still have to finish the Bridgeburner logo which I started on years ago, but never got around to finish since I couldn't really get the right design for the flames.

[Dolmen 2.0]

well thats insight for ya, and yes dutch that wacom touch is an excellent buy. If you're keen on brushing up skills i can always start a brush up thread with tuts and stuff that help general skills and basics. Was planning on doing this anyway but calendar comes first

[dktorode]

tut thread would be great. im used to traditional mediums...just got a wacom myself..bluetooth. nice peace of equipment.

[Dutch]

That would be great indeed Dolmen and yes, calender first, time just really flies.

[Dolmen 2.0]

ok we're into november and still outsanding a few months. I'd really appreciate all those still working to post up whatever they have so far or link to it if necessary. If anyone needs help just ask. We really would like this ready before the end of the month

This post has been edited by Dolmen+: 03 November 2011 - 12:06 PM

[Isa]

Yeah sorry about the delay. I'll have it ready in time though... or more like I'll submit in time and do my best until then

[Dolmen 2.0]

awesome! Its cool to work up what you have. Once you upload to DA however id like to think of that as pretty much your final submission.

[Grimjust Bearegular]

Sorry, I've been horribly busy! But here's what I have on Iccy so far. Will get started on Tattersail as soon as Iccy is done, and my wrist doesn't hurt like a motherlover Also, Skyrim in 5 days. MW3 in 8 days.

 icarium5.jpg (507.39K)
Number of downloads: 2

[Corporal Nobbs]

Here's what I have for Brys, still haven't settled on a pose yet.
This is just a place holder, probably will go for a 1 handed, looked on youtube as was
suggested up thread, European long swords stances are pretty boring. Found some
Wudang longsword moves that I think will look pretty good, which is closer to how I picture
Brys fighting anyway (too many kung fu movies probably)
 BRYS ME.jpg (95.46K)
Number of downloads: 1

@Grim - looking good, but, I think the angle of his nose is wrong. From that angle
I think we should see the underside of his nose. Its a small thing but its the first thing I notice.

This post has been edited by Corporal Nobbs: 03 November 2011 - 04:32 PM

[Lizradusa]

I have done a few things since the here, but nothing I even remotly like, so I'm still at that step more or less.
I'll do my best to finish in time, but right now I can't promise anything, so if someone wants to take over to make sure it get's done by end of november I don't mind.

[Dolmen 2.0]

@ corp: I like your idea but there are some anatomy and balance issues I'd think you might
want to change. stance could be wider and the back foot should be facing the viewer more.
If you straghten the knee more and reduce the thigh (to match the one on the right) the result
would feel more natural.

@ Lyca: If you've developed anything that's great! We don't need perfect work. you can choose to submit
whatever you have. If you wanna pass on it we might as well just source a Silchus already done by someone
else(With their consent of-course.) don't think starting it from scratch would be practical.

@Grim: HAPPPY BIRTHDAY! and I think you're pretty much there. you've put tons of work on it already.

OK heres my final version of cottilion. if I change anything its just the colour scheme.

toned it out to match the month.

 cottilionv-14 final 3 small.JPG (56.4K)
Number of downloads: 4

NB: all artists should brand their work with a signature
or mock signature. this is vital to protect it from art
thieves etc. your user name from either this site or
DA is fine, if you're skittish about your identity.

[Grimjust Bearegular]

Nobbs: I really tried that, but he ended up looking like a pig! Got any advice/tuts/refs on how to avoid that?


Dolmen: THANK YOU! I've got some minor things left to sort out, smoothing and such. And, naturally, the coloured blobs will not be there in the final piece

Also, Cotillion is tasty!