Powerforge

Thanks Frosty!

Here's a color update on the face. Not entirely satisfied with the skin tone, but that can be tough for me. I'll most likely go back to that part. Really diggin' on the glasses and wings though. zoom in on the face and give me some advice if there's aspects of the color you don't like please.



Speedy!

OK here's the flats!

Normally I hate this stage but I had fun with the gradient tool and Speedy's striking costume. It's not real life accurate to be sure but hell it's comics and I like the effect.

Hey! I have a question for those more knowledgable than I. I really know nothing about firearms or ammunition. The bullets I want to draw zipping through the air are great big high caliber shells. What I don't know is what they would look like after they have been fired. Often I see these 3 inch long shells that are shaped like little missiles. You know the ones with the long copper jacket? Does that type of bullet look the same after it's been fired or is it just a slug after that devoid of the copper and the missle-like shape?

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Do you plan on coloring in all it's awesomeness? Just wondering if I should hold off on finishing the Time Laps.

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Oh yeah, definately have plans for this.

Well looks like I didn't have too much left to do on the inking.

Engines pumping and thumping in time.

Today marks the end of my vacation so I won't have the time to devote to these that I have had. I also have taken a really close look at some of the stuff presented here and at DeviantArt. Really examining how other folks do stuff like coloring and inking. I came to the conclusion that I might be able to improve on my stuff if I really slow down and work a bit harder so that's what I'm gonna do. Thanks to everyone who commented.

Small update. Moved away from the form itself for a bit to work on the costume.

Speedy!

My Gawd that's cool. Gratz on that.



* Runs off to sign up*

OK here's a small update on the inks. Got the face/head sorted out pretty well I think.

Speedy!


edit to say THANK YOU to Mr. Awesome. That's very fun bro!

Heads giving me some trouble and I took a little liberty with the head ornaments but what the heck.

Update

Ill post again after the inking is all done.

He's all alone...
In his time of need...

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This is the one instance where Cake > Pie. But only in this instance. Pie is like Pepsi and Pirates. They are all > than their nemesis.

Pie>Cake
Pepsi>Coke
Pirates>Ninjas

But, in this case, Cake> All.

And I'm pretty sure that's going to be Striking Speedster too. Cause he's pretty awesome all by himself. No cake necessary, though Cake was definitely provided.

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Nemesis>all hehe couldnt resist.

On a different note. This one has me set to put my head in the oven really struggling to get this one to s state where I like it. Here's the latest pose. pretty much scrapped the reference at this point but that's ok .



Cakey

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Great job!

And I love Cake (This will surely confuse some people )

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hehe I like Pie... just to further confuse people.

As to the legs. Yes something up there for sure. Just playing around there at the moment. Not sure at all that I am going to use this alternate pose yet. I think I know what is wrong in the original and want to try to fix it first. Here is the reference shot . I think what I am struggling with is the foreshortening on on his right leg. In my drawing it looks like a straight on shot with no foreshortening, so the depth is getting confusing. Thanks for the comments.

back to the dojo.

He's going for speeeed.

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Thank you all for the kind words. I did an attempt at a more traditional, less text-heavy background for one of my good friend's characters. I was very inspired by Powerforge , which if you look at his thread, shows off his incredible work. I can't do effects anywhere near as good as that artisan, but here is the best I can do so far.

I present to you : Plutony

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Looks great to me bro! Excellent work on the glow!

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Can we get a change to the taunt sound effect?

Tired of sounding turned-on when I taunt criminals....

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QFT. One of the reason I hate taunt so much is that it sounds so stupid.

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It's always sounded like a dramatic belch to me.

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Hehe Its always sounded like Sly Stalone to me.

seriously cool Juggy. Love the perspective and lighting.

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Here's the one I'm stuck on: Monster Child. I was kind of thinking of a suitably monstrous font for the "Monster" side and something youthful for the "Child" bit, but I can't get a good look myself.

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Ooh Ooh! I have an idea for this one! Have the word monster above the word child as if it were looming over it. Extend both the M and the R down past the word child so it encloses it from the left and right sides.

Looking GREAT man! Can't wait to see the colors.

Well HI! WP!

Haha I'm really glad you liked it. I had a great time doing it and really love the character also. Thanks for the props bro. Take care.

-Arch

Well my friends.


White Peregrine!

and two that are more desktop friendly.

WP1
WP2


This has been the most fun EVAH! Thanks everyone who looked or commented. Just the best time. Thank you guys.




and somebody tell him huh? hehe

Well. I know myself tooo well to say the shading is done. I can't seem to keep my hands off stuff after I say I am finished with it. Here is what I have so far. I have blanked off the wings layer for now to keep from being distracted, don't worry, they'll be back for the final shot.



White Peregrine!

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I've made a few of these lately...thought I'd do one here too

Wheeee!

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Awesome! Thanks !!!

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Looks great, Archlight.

Wait...WP has a bio? Like a Bio not in game?

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I might be wrong about that actually but I do remember him saying that the wings were psychic in nature. He has a nice little gallery in his sig also that shows what he means in a few pic he did himself.

OK, now for the color blocks. hehe I hate this stage.


White Peregrine

The wings will be handled differenty. If you read WP's bio he has this really cool bit about how his wings are psychic projections and not really feathers at all.

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Making a new Soprano

Depraved Villiany !

Airtime

Distraction

Stargate

Take THAT !!!

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Hey those really are quite funny. Thanks for posting!

Well here he is in costume. Colors next but I need a serious break first. Thanks for looking!

White Peregrine!