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There's no Art forum, no; we don't have many artists posting here. The most appropriate forum would probably be the Modelling and Painting forum, which is where I'd start posting stuff.

not 100% sure this is the right place but ..feel free to delete /move if it is

Wow!! you really drew them!!! Got any pictures of any new artwork Im a big fan!

You painted these?! Amazing!! I've been working on some stuff, just for fun, but it's nowhere NEAR as good as these! I don't usually paint either, I prefer to draw my stuff.


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You painted these?! Amazing!! I've been working on some stuff, just for fun, but it's nowhere NEAR as good as these! I don't usually paint either, I prefer to draw my stuff.


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GAAAAH!! This slow internet connection is making me write everything two or three times!!!:z

Optio wrote:Wow!! you really drew them!!! Got any pictures of any new artwork Im a big fan!

thanks optio,i havn't done much drawing lately (my mojo's on hols ATM)

You painted these?! Amazing!! I've been working on some stuff, just for fun, but it's nowhere NEAR as good as these! I don't usually paint either,

cheers Skulleater ,glad you like them

I prefer to draw my stuff.

why don't you post them up on this thread ..
or if anybody else has any of thier artwork knocking about feel free to dump it here as well ,that would be great to see

Great idea!! Although, my printer stopped working this morning so I may not be able to scan them for a while. :(
I like the Death Corps by the way!


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Ha Ha!! I didn't write it three times!

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This is by far my favorite piece.

If I may offer a bit of criticism (bearing in mind all the while that I am suitably impressed with the level of skill displayed, which faaaaar exceeds my own, but won't stop me from analyzing (habit of a former Art History student )):

In a number of the other works posted, it seems as though you've focused a bit too much on individual forms ("details" isn't quite the right word) and not enough on general ones. In the ork painting, for example, the ear is shaped well, but seems to be too far back on the head in relation to the face. Similarly, the eyes, brow, and nose are well enough positioned in relation to each other, but are off-axis when compared to the general shape of the skull or the angle of the mouth. I fully realize that certain sacrifices must be made regarding anatomical balance and realism to maintain the established aesthetic (not to mention represent genetically modified/alien races), but I think a bit more focus on the early stages of planning and sketching, especially the interrelation of the various individual forms that comprise the complete subject, would help your already apparent talents net you results of an even higher quality.

Coming back to the image I re-posted, I would use this as an example of why you should do so. Whether the figures were left less detailed for the sake of atmosphere is irrelevant. The visible evidence suggests that more care was taken giving the proper impression of forms, which resulted in more "realistic" (within the context of the desired aesthetic) figures, even though they possessed significantly less detail than the others presented.

So, um... yeah. I like your pictures.

...? You should paint! All of that stuff you just said suggests a true artist.

i just like to create oadie ,
i'm not profestional .
i'm not going to make a living out of it .
i've seen so many fantastic pics on white/plain backgrounds and i just think wouldn't it have looked better with a bit of background to set the scene?..
so that's what i try to do in my pics,the background for me is incidental ,
it just sets the scene ,
even if there's nothing in my background i still have to fill the page with something
*examples*







.thanks oadie ,and thanks for taking the time to comment and make observations on my work ,
(i must admit i don't think i understood some of it ,but that could be because i just got outta bed )

Skulleater * hope your scanner gets better ,it would be great to see other members work here as well

Guess what? The scanner just woke up today!!! I'll get some pictures on as soon as I can!

Wow you are really talented. Wish i could put all the cool images in my head onto paper like that. Keep em comin

cheers Dragoons

I'll get some pictures on as soon as I can!

great.look forward to it Skulleater

Wow... that is some really good art work.

Sorry, haven't had the chance to post. :( I've been pretty busy lately.

Have you worked for Mantic before?

Oh hai, I drew a Commissh :3
(Btw, those are some cool drawingz)

Well, this looks kinda lame next to everyone elses, but,



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Good thing dakka has an auto fix-up thing, it was pretty light before.

Ooh, I'm totally uploading some pics when I get home

cheers Nightfall..
nice pencilwork with comissar FruitPudding
i think the proportions are slightky out ,
but people in glass houses shouldn't throw stones so i'll shut up

Well, this looks kinda lame next to everyone elses, but,

IMHO i think the main thing is if you enjoy doing it you'll get better at it
Wazoo i really like the decs on the horns

Have you worked for Mantic before?

LunaHound

AT43

they fall apart so easily?