Well yes that's partially true Derek.
But draw REAL things that are in front of you. not pictures of things. But it also means every day objects. The coke can next you. Your computer mouse. Your bed. The whole bedroom. Your sleeping pet dog. Whatever, it doesn't matter. Just DRAW it.
You can't make an accurate 2D representation of a 2D Photograph. Real life has depth and meaning, a photograph by it's very nature does NOT. It may simulate depth but it is not 'true' depth. Also camera flashes screw up most lighting. :P
So just draw stuff sitting around. A paperclip. A Pencil. Anything, everything. Stare at it very carefully. Figure out where the highlights are, where the shadows are, where the reflections are, where there middle values are, and so forth.
It helps a zillion deal. 
Yeah, I know what you mean, Rowr.
Powahfist! I pity the fool who disobeys the fist!
Comments are welcomed, cared for, and loved. 
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Sorry to necro post everyone! Just so you know, I'm getting everyone done, just pretty slowly 
Here is the list!
---Que Closed-October 15---
1.Graviton Girl for SuperMaoriFulla *Finished!*
2.Doc Boy for Doc_Boy *Finished!*
3.Cpt. Alpha for ROFLWaffle *Finished!*
4.PowerFist for Ddgryphon *Finished!*
5.Heaven's Agent for Heavens_Agent *Finished!*
6.Assembled Girl for IanTheM1 *Finished!*
7.Dark Ether for DarkEther
8.Wicked Angel for Wicked_Angel *Finished!*
9.Celestius for AlphaFlight
10.White Peregrine for whiteperegrine *Finished!*
11.Plasma Stream for PlasmaStream
12.Fyrecracker for Fyrecracker
13. Rhett Bhastard for Mutant_Mike
14.DonnchadH for DonnchadH
15.*No Screenshot* for Pjack399
16.*No Screenshot* for Dark_Kerse
17.Southstar for Southstar
18.Caticetrophy for Memphis_Bill
19.Striking Speedster for Striking_Speedy *Finished!*
20.*No Screenshot* for Akillion
21.Zapros for Derek_Fayte *Finished!*
22.No Name for Coldfire_Kaiser
23. Lord Sammarov for Torell
24.Farwielder for Farwielder
25. No Name for FlamedWarrior
26.Silver Spar for Silverspar
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For those without screenshots, I will be PM'ing you, but if you could get them here before that, that would be great. Again, sorry to necro post, I just felt I needed to get this thread up and running again. Celestius and Dark Ether are complete, I just need to scan them, because my brother has the laptop which I scan things on right now. They will be scanned by the end of the day.
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---Que Closed-October 15---UPDATE:12/15/07---
1.Graviton Girl for SuperMaoriFulla *Finished!*
2.Doc Boy for Doc_Boy *Finished!*
3.Cpt. Alpha for ROFLWaffle *Finished!*
4.PowerFist for Ddgryphon *Finished!*
5.Heaven's Agent for Heavens_Agent *Finished!*
6.Assembled Girl for IanTheM1 *Finished!*
7.Dark Ether for DarkEther *Finished!*
8.Wicked Angel for Wicked_Angel *Finished!*
9.Celestius for AlphaFlight *Finished!*
10.White Peregrine for whiteperegrine *Finished!*
11.Plasma Stream for PlasmaStream
12.Fyrecracker for Fyrecracker
13. Rhett Bhastard for Mutant_Mike
14.DonnchadH for DonnchadH
15.*No Screenshot* for Pjack399
16.*No Screenshot* for Dark_Kerse
17.Southstar for Southstar
18.Caticetrophy for Memphis_Bill
19.Striking Speedster for Striking_Speedy *Finished!*
20.*No Screenshot* for Akillion
21.Zapros for Derek_Fayte *Finished!*
22.No Name for Coldfire_Kaiser
23. Lord Sammarov for Torell
24.Farwielder for Farwielder
25. No Name for FlamedWarrior
26.Silver Spar for Silverspar
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Celestius and Dark Ether are both done! I'm pretty pleased with both of them, although Celestius' legs look a bit small 
Critiques, feedback, and stuff are appreciated, but most of all, enjoy!
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very nice BAS!!
Looking good!
Missing something though....hmm.......
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very nice BAS!!
Looking good!
Missing something though....hmm.......
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*Looks for screenshots!*
EDIT: *Finds them!*
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very nice BAS!!
Looking good!
Missing something though....hmm.......
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*Looks for screenshots!*
EDIT: *Finds them!*
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Thats my boy!
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hehe GJ so far BAS, keep at it bro
---Que Closed-October 15---UPDATE:12/16/07---
1.Graviton Girl for SuperMaoriFulla *Finished!*
2.Doc Boy for Doc_Boy *Finished!*
3.Cpt. Alpha for ROFLWaffle *Finished!*
4.PowerFist for Ddgryphon *Finished!*
5.Heaven's Agent for Heavens_Agent *Finished!*
6.Assembled Girl for IanTheM1 *Finished!*
7.Dark Ether for DarkEther *Finished!*
8.Wicked Angel for Wicked_Angel *Finished!*
9.Celestius for AlphaFlight *Finished!*
10.White Peregrine for whiteperegrine *Finished!*
11.Plasma Stream for PlasmaStream
12.Fyrecracker for Fyrecracker
13. Rhett Bhastard for Mutant_Mike
14.DonnchadH for DonnchadH
15.*No Screenshot* for Pjack399
16.*No Screenshot* for Dark_Kerse
17.Southstar for Southstar
18.Caticetrophy for Memphis_Bill
19.Striking Speedster for Striking_Speedy *Finished!*
20.*No Screenshot* for Akillion
21.Zapros for Derek_Fayte *Finished!*
22.No Name for Coldfire_Kaiser
23. Lord Sammarov for Torell
24.Farwielder for Farwielder
25. No Name for FlamedWarrior
26.Silver Spar for Silverspar
Extension: +1
27. Thor's Assassin for Thors_Assassin *Finished!*
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Update: Thor's Assassin is completed! This one was really fun, loved the costume and the pose Oh, and because TA used is uber powers of artist-takeover, and made me erase and redraw so much, () I plan on inking and coloring this! Inks/Colors to come soon
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27. Thor's Assassin for Thors_Assassin *Finished!*
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Update: Thor's Assassin is completed! This one was really fun, loved the costume and the pose Oh, and because TA used is uber powers of artist-takeover, and made me erase and redraw so much, () I plan on inking and coloring this! Inks/Colors to come soon
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Woot! That came out pretty good lil Brother!
Can't wait to see it inked and colored in also!! Great job on that staff!
Yeah he's doing this piece from my new trenchcoat look for TA btw in case anyone was curious!
TA in trenchcoat
from the side
You guys will see a few pieces with this costume coming up! 
Scarf_Girl�s Official Kid Brother!
---Que Closed-October 15---UPDATE:12/23/07---
1.Graviton Girl for SuperMaoriFulla *Finished!*
2.Doc Boy for Doc_Boy *Finished!*
3.Cpt. Alpha for ROFLWaffle *Finished!*
4.PowerFist for Ddgryphon *Finished!*
5.Heaven's Agent for Heavens_Agent *Finished!*
6.Assembled Girl for IanTheM1 *Finished!*
7.Dark Ether for DarkEther *Finished!*
8.Wicked Angel for Wicked_Angel *Finished!*
9.Celestius for AlphaFlight *Finished!*
10.White Peregrine for whiteperegrine *Finished!*
11.Plasma Stream for PlasmaStream *Finished!*
12.Fyrecracker for Fyrecracker
13. Rhett Bhastard for Mutant_Mike
14.DonnchadH for DonnchadH
15.*No Screenshot* for Pjack399
16.*No Screenshot* for Dark_Kerse
17.Southstar for Southstar
18.Caticetrophy for Memphis_Bill
19.Striking Speedster for Striking_Speedy *Finished!*
20.*No Screenshot* for Akillion
21.Zapros for Derek_Fayte *Finished!*
22.No Name for Coldfire_Kaiser
23. Lord Sammarov for Torell
24.Farwielder for Farwielder
25. No Name for FlamedWarrior
26.Silver Spar for Silverspar
Extension: +1
27. Thor's Assassin for Thors_Assassin *Finished!*
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Update: Thor's Assassin is inked! I'm not sure, however, if I'm gonna' color it, because it was giving me some trouble inking it and I'm bad at coloring anyways Hope you like it!
P.S. I just changed the above Thor's Assassin link
Update: Plasmastream is also done! I went for a simple pose on this one, but I think it turned out nice. I also didn't use a reference for this one, which is the reason for the simple pose... Hope you enjoy!
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Thank you--your welcome!!!
Scarf_Girl�s Official Kid Brother!
.. why do I never pop in here and say hi? >< Yeesh.
<@.@> anyways <@_@> in checking your list <^.^> you are comming along nicely BAS! RAWR!
A Warrior's Friend: ID 335212 - Help Infernal save Valkyrie from Battle Maiden.
Above Mars Part 1: The Wellington: ID 159769 - Save Mars by destroying a monstrous battleship from the inside!
>.> My DA page, where I attempt to art.
Grrrrr can't believe I missed this que. Nice work BAS keep it going!
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Grrrrr can't believe I missed this que. Nice work BAS keep it going!
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Dunno how I missed this. Must have fallen asleep reading the forums or something.
Excellent work!
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Grrrrr can't believe I missed this que. Nice work BAS keep it going!
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QFT
Dunno how I missed this. Must have fallen asleep reading the forums or something.
Excellent work!
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Lol, thanks! I started it in August, so thats probably why I don't think you guys frequented as much back then, heh
But, yes, I am slowly getting them done, and soon a new que shall be born. I'll try to remember to put you two in
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.. why do I never pop in here and say hi? >< Yeesh.
<@.@> anyways <@_@> in checking your list <^.^> you are comming along nicely BAS! RAWR!
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Thank you very much man!!!
Scarf_Girl�s Official Kid Brother!
---Que Closed-October 15---UPDATE:2/5/07---
1.Graviton Girl for SuperMaoriFulla *Finished!*
2.Doc Boy for Doc_Boy *Finished!*
3.Cpt. Alpha for ROFLWaffle *Finished!*
4.PowerFist for Ddgryphon *Finished!*
5.Heaven's Agent for Heavens_Agent *Finished!*
6.Assembled Girl for IanTheM1 *Finished!*
7.Dark Ether for DarkEther *Finished!*
8.Wicked Angel for Wicked_Angel *Finished!*
9.Celestius for AlphaFlight *Finished!*
10.White Peregrine for whiteperegrine *Finished!*
11.Plasma Stream for PlasmaStream *Finished!*
12.Fyrecracker for Fyrecracker *Finished!*
13. Rhett Bhastard for Mutant_Mike
14.DonnchadH for DonnchadH
15.*No Screenshot* for Pjack399
16.Dark Kerse for Dark_Kerse
17.Southstar for Southstar
18.Caticetrophy for Memphis_Bill
19.Striking Speedster for Striking_Speedy *Finished!*
20.*No Screenshot* for Akillion
21.Zapros for Derek_Fayte *Finished!*
22.No Name for Coldfire_Kaiser
23. Lord Sammarov for Torell
24.Farwielder for Farwielder
25. No Name for FlamedWarrior
26.Silver Spar for Silverspar
Extension: +2
27. Thor's Assassin for Thors_Assassin *Finished!*
28. Rowr for Rowrsie
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Update: Fyrecracker is done The pencils have been done for awhile, but I wanted to ink and color this one right off the bat before posting it Hope you enjoy!
I also updated the que with Dark Kerse's screenshot. I'm still waiting on Akillion and Pjack. If I don't get those screenshots soon I may knock you out of the que, at least until you get them to me
Next up is Rowr, because she helped me so much in Photoshop. If she sees this herself, thats ok, but please please please dont tell her. Thanks.
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Thanks very much, BAS -- that's my first drawing of Fyre
Your welcome! I am very very sorry it took so long but I'm glad you like it!
Scarf_Girl�s Official Kid Brother!
Forgot to say: Comments and critiques are welcome
please
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If I say pretty please can I then be included in the que?
Pretty please
http://s52.photobucket.com/albums/g7...nt=Frosty2.jpg
http://s52.photobucket.com/albums/g7...closerlook.jpg
Poul
It means to draw naked people, BAS. J/k.