mistformsquirrel

Hmm...

*goes diggin in the tree for screenies* <@.@>

Hmm... I'm a bit of a narcissist >.> mostly pictures of myself *blush*

*digs deeper*

Mesh Man! Don't actually remember his name, but I remembered seeing him with the fishnet bottoms >.>;;

Well, no doubting *his* commitment to Sparkle Motion! >.>;;

I wish I had some serious ones, but I honestly haven't got any other pics of other people's chars <;_;> I should stop being such a cam-ho.

Not bad at all <^_^> Coloring takes time to master (I'm *FAR* from it myself!) - but I can give you a tip that *may* make it easy for you to start!

Well *tips* I should say.

(Note: Only works in Photoshop >.< Dunno bout other stuffs)

Go to Layers - Select "Create Duplicate" - do this twice.

Go to Windows - Select "Show Layers" - select the furthest down, hit Shift+Backspace and give it a solid color. (I use black)

Select the top layer and select "Multiply" from the thinger there.

Then select the middle layer and bam! Your colors won't go over your lines and you can just go nuts <^_^>

Only mention that in case you ever feel like trying!

Needless to say, cool stuff <^.^> In the words of teh internets - "MOAR!"

WOOHOO! <^_^> Welcome home!! <^,^>

As always, great stuff! I love the pose especially! >.<

You know whats really funny about the Garden of Earthly Delights? <,<

In both my Art History II *and* my Renaissance Lit classes we studied the painting. I dunno >_< Its very cool to see someone else who likes that piece <,< (Rather surprised it showed up honestly!)

<,< Pep to my knowledge doesn't hang around the art boards that much. But Pep is frigging awesome <^,^> and an SG mate of mine, so a huge HAPPY BIRFDAY from mew! <^,^>

*pounces teh Peppermint Cat! <,<*

Hehehe <,< That tea pic is great! Love the way Turboski's holding the cookie >.> Just 'dainty' somehow <,<

And Darque <@.@> I'm not sure how, but I didn't have you watched on Deviant, now I do! >.< I sees kitties, I love kitties! <O.O>m

<^,^> Hehe, Gamma already knows what I think of Mr. Wrong <,< suffice to say I'm happy to see people putting stuff up <^.^>!

*dance* <.<

Hehehe <,<

Oh damn! Aero <O.o> Have I ever told you how awesome you are? Cause seriously.

I love the pose and the whole "Down the mountain!" approach >.< Fantastic!

I don't know a thing about him, but I'm always sad to see anyone leave this world <_ _>

Here's the format we're looking for <^,^>

My Art - Tear Up

Even though I never finished, its one of my favorite pieces of art I've ever done. >.< It just captures the feel Yumii is supposed to have in combat - brutal, dangerous, and yet retaining a degree of femininity in it all. <@_@> At least thats how I intended it <,<

Other's Art -
Juggertha's Sword Girl Sketch

Do I really have to explain why I love this piece? I think its gorgeous frankly; and I'm especially fond of the grey tones. I think its better than if it were to be color honestly!

Fine Art - Raphael's Transfiguration

I really like alot of the Old Master's works. Particularly Raphael. I'm especially fond of the clothing folds on the robes >.< and Christ's slight gut. He looks more realistic than sometimes portrayed, and I frankly think thats important. Just has a nice feel to it I guess is the best way I can say it >.<

So I had this idea yesterday >.< and its manifold in its reasoning.

First and foremost, it just seems like something that'd be darn fun to do. Way back when, we used to have threads where we'd all pick a few of our favorite pieces of artwork and post em up <@_@> But I haven't seen anything like that since I got back. Granted I've not been back so very long <,< so maybe that's why. But still!

Second - This forum seriously needs a friggin hug. <-.-> Yes I'm saying this in my 'grumpy old squirrel' voice. I've been around here for quite some time - yes, even longer than my registration date. (If you're curious just *how* long - look at the account labeled "Squirrel_MK1" - that's my original).

I use that as a preface because frankly, I like this place, and I like the posters. Yes, even you Suichiro <>.<>m And frankly I just want my happy fun-loving goofy group of nutcases of an artistic bent back.

So I came up with this thread <o.O>

Instructions (Please read closely!)

None of these have to be CoH related, though given the location I expect a great many heroic works <^.~> I would add that obviously forum guidelines apply <'x'> (Not that I think anyone WOULD post anything of such a nature <,< but I just wanna be sure. Plus I'm in an officious mood and this lets me set out an extra 'rule' >.> *points to tin-star sheriff badge*)

First, you pick one piece of your own artwork and/or a screenshot you've taken and/or anything else creative you've done - preferably one you're *REALLY* fond of.

Second, pick one of someone else on these forum's pieces - anything they've done, anyone you like. This person can still be here, or someone who left us a long time ago. They can be an artist for commission, or they may be just a random artist. Any piece of theirs you choose.

Third, choose a piece of art from history - it can be famous or obscure, abstract or realistic, a photograph, sculpture or drawing. Anything. (What I mean is - choose anything from someone *not* on these forums, and is a "fine" artist)

Now you may ask "Mkay, errr, what's the point?"

Simple - once you've posted your pics; then in seperate posts as we go - post thoughts on each!

Post whatever you like - but remember the following guidelines:

1) Compliments are great - but "I love the way the eyes are shaded" is 10x better than "COOL!" - Either is acceptable, but more detail is appreciated!

2) Criticism should be constructive and without judgment. Basically, if you see something out of proportion, make note of it, but don't feel the need to add "You idiot" or the like ok? <,< I don't think anyone would, but its one of those things its best to just out and out say 'just in case'.

3) Finally - understand that you won't agree with others 100% of the time. Such is life <,< Disagreement is fine, and a good discussion is *exactly* what we're after here! However - be respectful, polite, and remember, everything discussed is subjective to a degree. So yah <@.@> Basically play nice!

I'll post below with my set of pictures so you can see what I'm talking about <^_^>m

My hope is we can all share thoughts and ideas, as well as find some things we've never seen before from artists we may have never known existed <^.^>m

Oooo... <^_^> That's a really neat style, very different! <@_@> I must say I rather like it <^,^> *huzzahs for teh Moggie!*

Nice job as always Alex!

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Looks great so far.

(Damnit. I want to see further down!!)

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>,< ITS A MASSAGE DAMMIT! Just a massage!! <T.T>

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No not that kind of massage! <T.T>;;

<,<

(My brother had something to the same effect <X,x>; I dunno, I guess I made it a twinge more uhm... >.< well it was supposed to be lovey and close <'x'> not sexy and uhm; well yah. >.&lt

<,< Regardless of why, I'm glad you like it!

Wowowowowowowow...

<. .> Mantid... I am *SO* building one of those in your campaign, ok? <,<

Arcane battletank? Feh. FLYING MYSTIC FORTRESS! <,<

Bit of an update on this:

Shading has begun in earnest!

Remn still needs shades, and I need to figure the background out. Then more touch ups and possibly further highlighting >.< so far so good!

Didn't wanna put it on Deviant though just to show an update; figured photo bucket would do well for that!

Wow... that Ice Behemoth is cool (err... no pun intended). Yep, I definitely have got to level a villain up a bit more.

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That's disturbing and gorgeous. Yes, the story telling is perfect.

Graver keeps this up and he'll make it big time without issue.

I still have The Dance as my desktop on both of my workstations.

Oh crap... I never posted the final touchups from JTran.

Since this is a Yay, Graver thread, I'll put it here. No big changes, but JTran fixed the wing color and lit the cigar.

The resized one for quickie download.

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Ahem: YAY GRAVER! <^_^>

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Not that bad IMO. Although.. I'de go for making the boots match.. because I like matching stuff.

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Same hehe <^_^> I like the overall design, the boots are the ONE thing thats really throwing me.

I also *personally* prefer the more 3d legs rather than the ones that are flush to your skin - but thats me <,<

<^.^> I love the helmet though.

Note to self: Level villain faster - I wanna see this thing! >.<

Happy B-Day!! <^,^> *tosses confetti from tree* <o.o>b

I dunno <;.;> same here. Last I'd heard he'd quit buying art; but he was still around at the time.

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I was gonna say "MAN! I changed my style and didn't even know it!"

Hehe

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I actually did that once <O.O>;; Srsly!

... That's what I get for drawing at 6am after two days without sleep whilst looking off the cover of a magazine for inspiration and under the influence of some 4 liters of Mt. Dew >.>;;

<.<; Err...

/derail

Hot damn Graver is on fire <,< FANTASTIC!

<-- Cyberphiliac >_< so nicely done too! I just love the way it tells a story rather than just being a pretty picture as well >.<;; just... wow.