Febuary's Drawing Board Open - LOVE IS..!

[Frozen]

Hello one and all, and welcome to Febuary's Drawing Board Open!

OK, for the benefit of any first timers, let me introduce the general concept.
On the first of every month I'll be starting a new competition with a given theme open to each and every person who wishes to post a picture (or pictures), in any medium from pencil to pastel, from photoshop to photography proper. You must then post your entries in this thread (which will be stuck at the top of the Drawing Board).

Your vote counts!
Then, on the 25th of each month, the window for posting your entries closes, and I'll throw the voting open to everybody on Toon Zone, even those who haven't posted a picture, to sudmit their votes to me (and from now on, voting for your own picture isn't allowed!). The system will be familiar to those of you who have taken part in the Cafe's Avatar contests: Give your favourite piece three votes, your second favourite two votes, and your third favourite one vote.

And the winner is..!
Then, on the last day of the month, voting will be closed, and I will declare a winner, based on your votes, as well as two runners up. Winners will get to stick their tongues out at the other entants and gloat to their friends.

Clear as mud?

Good, the we'll begin... :D

And your theme for the Febuary's Drawing Board Open is...

*drum roll*

Love is...

That's right folks - "Love is...". Show us your romantic side, and showcase the classic lovers from either TV, film, or literature, or show us something more personal like your partner, or your the object of your affection!

It can be anybody you like - from your girl/boyfriend, Han and Leia, Joker and Harley, Hamlet and Ophelia... anything, anything at all so long as it falls under the theme "Love is..."!

So, whatcha waitin' for? Your deadline is 25th Febuary, and then the votin' starts - no time to waste... start now!!!

[Ramso]

I've already got an idea for my drawing (and yes, it'll be different than the last.). Quick question, though.

February only has 28 days in it. Should that affect the voting date at all?

[Stu]

Well mines nearly done. I've just gotta add a background.

[Frozen]

Originally posted by Ramso
I've already got an idea for my drawing (and yes, it'll be different than the last.). Quick question, though.

February only has 28 days in it. Should that affect the voting date at all?

Not really - I'll just extend the voting into March.

Looking forward to seeing your entry! :)

[James]

Love is.... rather uninspiring at this moment.. I think my last one sapped my romantic energy... I think I'll have to ponder this one...

[Bic]

Originaly done for the Famous First contest (tho I forgot the 25th was the deadline and not the end of the month... gomen), imagine my suprise that this can also fit for the feb. contest... and I'll be early!! :p

Since it's Feb 1 where Frozen is as I'm typing this... :D

http://bicworks.com/graphics/art/vm-lostlove.jpg

http://shaka.com/%7Ebic/er/graphics/vm-lostlove.jpg

[James]

That's beautiful, and wonderful timing as I only caught 'Growing Pains' for the first time yesterday. Freaky.

Lovely. A perfect picture that will be tough to beat. Colour is smooth and the colours warm and inviting - in a hollow cold bleak way! A negative one on love to kick off!

Sorry late. Sentences bad.. :)

[TimTwoFace]

Damnit Bic, thanks a lot for setting the bar so high with the VERY FIRST PICTURE!

Seriously though, it kicks! I love it! The episode you based it on was great, and even though Robin KNEW in the end that Annie was just Clayface, she still stole his heart. Very, very sad episode, and a great picture, too.

-Tim

[Barb Gordon]

oh...wow....my god! You are amazing! That's simply one of the coolest, best designed, colored and imagined pictures I have ever seen! Heart-whrenching as heck as well. Just, wow. *shakes fist* darn you for doing so beautiful and emotion provoking a piece for everyone else to try and match!

~Barb

[SilverKnight]

That's it. I quit. There's no way I could possibly surpass something like this.

(That's supposed to be a compliment, by the way. :D)

[James]

Originally posted by SilverKnight
That's it. I quit. There's no way I could possibly surpass something like this.

(That's supposed to be a compliment, by the way. :D)

Hehe. Just have to get rid of the competiton (sends assassin-mice in tiny cute package to Bic's house....)

Seriously, wouldn't want to follow that one up!

[Storm]

Wow Bic you're awesome. I just love that pic. Robin and Annie forever :D

[Cyber E.]

Hey, I might actually enter this one (unable to do the last one because of reasons I don't want you to know). Although from what I saw last time it seems I might have to go against some big "enemies". O_o


Originally posted by Bic
Originaly done for the Famous First contest (tho I forgot the 25th was the deadline and not the end of the month... gomen), imagine my suprise that this can also fit for the feb. contest... and I'll be early!! :p

Since it's Feb 1 where Frozen is as I'm typing this... :D

http://shaka.com/~bic/er/graphics/vm-lostlove.jpg

Good god, first day of the frickin' contest and you already made half the people not even try! It is sweet in a super sweet way though.

[Outlander00]

Bic, you CHEATED!! :p

Its very cool, man. Very thought provoking.

[ZorBrak]

Oh yes since I'm mushy I shall enjoy this ^_^. Hmm Maybe I'll draw Arwen and Aragorn....dunno yet, but I'll make something nice :).

[Alaskanbullworm]

I have the best idea for this, and if you watch the kissing scene in this Mondays Clone High, then you'll know who I'll be doing.

[Barb Gordon]

Well I'm actually straying from Dick & Babs *gasp*, or anything Batman related for that matter *gasp*. SJJ gave me the idea of something Arwen and Aragorn related (sorry Zorbrak, beat you on that thought by like a week, not like it matters :p ). But that's not what you'll see,lol, kinda. There's an original one I've been working on for a few days now that I'm stuck with, so to help me with some ideas I started some another sketch...except I liked this one more then my original idea. So here this one is until I finish my first. Arwen & Aragorn, roughly concerning him being hurt and a dream image of her being there.

~ Love Is Unforgettable ~

[TimTwoFace]

Hey Barb, those are some nice face shapes you have going on there - very nice indeed. I can't wait to see how it turns out coloured. :)

Now if you'll excuse me, I have to go on and do mine, now. *VANISHES*

-Tim

[Nightflower]

I think I'll take a stab.

Borrowing a page from Bic's, to continue on a TRAGIC theme.. :)

http://www.sixies.net/users/nightflower/sad.jpg

Love is... not without its problems. I can't think of a better caption. -_-'

It was originally supposed to be a picture of my fan character Kayla, and a guy named Tom in a story wrote, but the way it turned out, it can pretty much apply to any situation. He screwed up. She's pregnant. She's tired. Hurray, viewer's interpretation! =)

I might submit another entry if I have time, but no promises.

[skite]

wow the competition is to high for me heck i cant even color mine the only paint program i have is photoshop and i dont think ill do well in painting but im practicing :deedee:

[Barb Gordon]

wow geezus, yet another amazing one. heck, I can't even look at Bic's without wanting to cry, and yours is so powerful NF! I love full sketch effect of it, and their simple poses are perfect. His face especially and her hand on head, really great.

~Barb

[TimTwoFace]

Dang you three for being so skilled! I haven't even come up with a good idea yet! :(

(Seriously though, awesome stuff. My jealousy oughta make that perfectly clear. :D)

-Tim

[SilverKnight]

Owie. My back's stiff. I kid you not by saying that I've just finished my piece minutes ago, after spending over eight hours straight working on it. (I'm obsessive sometimes. >smiles<) But it was worth it. Very, very, worth it.

http://worldzone.net/fineart/silverknight//pics/ns/sr.jpg

This is, to date, the second completely CG pic I've ever created. No pencil, no paper, no nothing. Only that miserable little mouse and lots of eye squinting. But, as stated above, I'm satisfied with it. >cracks back<

I'd better get at LEAST third place with this...>winks< :D

[James]

Wow - FF8 - lovely! Looks great (and cute, naturally!) I love both their expressions - that is soooo Squall and the colour and shading looks wonderful. Spot on - especially for a fully rendered CG image!!! *winces as the cracking sound of SK's back!*

[James]

Originally posted by Barb Gordon
Well I'm actually straying from Dick & Babs *gasp*, or anything Batman related for that matter *gasp*. SJJ gave me the idea of something Arwen and Aragorn related (sorry Zorbrak, beat you on that thought by like a week, not like it matters :p ). But that's not what you'll see,lol, kinda. There's an original one I've been working on for a few days now that I'm stuck with, so to help me with some ideas I started some another sketch...except I liked this one more then my original idea. So here this one is until I finish my first. Arwen & Aragorn, roughly concerning him being hurt and a dream image of her being there.

~ Love Is Unforgettable ~

Ooo, sorry Barb, missed this one! Sorry to hear you've had teething problems on the original concept, that's a pity - certainly an ambitious construction but if it's not working, it's not working. Give yourself some space from it and try again, I'm confident you'll pull it off!

Anyway..

Nice picture miss. Aragon especially looks like his skin and fresh personna. It's a simple idea compared to your previous plans, but I think it works nicely. Intimate and delicately sketched. I love the title too suits the picture nicely! I can't make up my mind to recommend some bold inking to strengthen the lines or whether the soft approach should be kept... possibly the latter!

I see NF has done one but I have to rush - I'll make comments on that piece later!

[Salvor]

wow, SK... I guess we already have a winner!

[James]

Firstly, I'm really happy that Bic's pic hasn't put anyone off - and that we have such diversity of style and media being used. NF, that's a lovely bit of pencil work. Very loose and full of energy, yet it all holds together rather well. Really is great to see Black and White images being used here - we get so used to expecting colour we've had some very nice pencil/B&W work to remind us what a vital medium it is.

[Frozen]

Blimey... I go away for two days and look what you all get up to... :D

So good to see such fantastic entries so early - but, as has already been said, the pressure's really on the rest of us now!!! :)

What do you think guys, can we smoke Nightflower, SK and Bic? :D

[Barb Gordon]

oooo, pretty SK! And just too damn cute *glares and hisses* I love FF8, and these too just look way too adorable. Love the moon in the back and the careful shading for the foreground area. An understatement to say "nicely done!".

~Barb

[Patrick Bateman]

Man, all this competition! Mine can't touch the previous entries, but it's all about fun anyway, so what the heck? :) Anyway, I guess I'll be the first to display love in a different manner. I'm working on another romantic one, but this one depicts the love of a father figure for a "lost" son.

"Old Wounds" (http://groups.msn.com/BatmanYearOnesArtGallery/shoebox.msnw?action=ShowPhoto&PhotoID=60)

Hope you like! :)

[Stu]

BYO thats my favourite from you so far. It sumed up the scene perfectly. The look on Bats face and the way the Robin suit is displayed in the case. Awesome stuff.

[Kylewayne]

*gasps* SK! That is simply beautyful! and Bic love that pic!

Wow! I,m lost for words...everyones drawing is amazing up to now. mine will be in shortly^^
Yeah, I decided to join in this months. it just has to be finished with the coloring background.

*gives chocolates to everyone*

[TimTwoFace]

SK: I knew you were doing this before hand, and man, the final result kicks ass. Seriously...it almost looks just like the FMVs in FF8. :)

BYO: Awesome! It is a "lost love" of sorts, isn't it? I didn't realize YOU were the one that died, though...*READS THE PLAQUE* :)

Both of you did great work! I'm scared to put up my multiple submissions now...if I ever get around to drawing them.

-Tim

[Ikwig]

Love is contentment. . .

http://www.toonzone.net/incoming/kunkatie2.jpg

Wow!!! I can't hope to compete with the gorgeous pictures which have been posted so far, but I like this pic so I'm going to put it up anyway (it's good practice for me :)).

This drawing was done in ink, marker and crayon. Please bear in mind that I've never really, seriously tried to mess with coloring something before, so this drawing has all the mistakes and then some of a first effort! ;) (I'll also apologize for poor picture quality - @#*#*%# scanner!)

The couple in the picture are Katie and Kun, from a story I wrote a couple months ago.

[James]

Originally posted by Ikwig

Wow!!! I can't hope to compete with the gorgeous pictures which have been posted so far, but I like this pic so I'm going to put it up anyway (it's good practice for me :)).

This drawing was done in ink, marker and crayon. Please bear in mind that I've never really, seriously tried to mess with coloring something before, so this drawing has all the mistakes and then some of a first effort! ;) (I'll also apologize for poor picture quality - @#*#*%# scanner!)

The couple in the picture are Katie and Kun, from a story I wrote a couple months ago.

Well it's not about winning... well, actually it is, but the pleasure comes from seeing all the wonderful and personalised styles that come from the TZ members. Again we have something which is totally different to what we've seen so far.

Again, it's nice to see some 'earthy' colours and textures which sometimes you just can't beat. You could never recreate the effect of crayon like that on a PC. The picture floats in a dreamy state and again for the upteenth time this thread, my bloody heart melts! :)

I'm getting so soppy! I blame you lot! :)

EDIT - Oo, almost missed BYO's! Not just Batman now, we've staked a claim for Robin also eh? Tut! Nice picture - and one which deals with family love rather than the obvious kind. The casing and Robin's outfit look great!

Tomorrow I'll post mine. Was to be tonight but I left the image on my hardrive and brought an empty disk to the library. Duh!

[Kylewayne]

Ack! Hoe did I miss BYO<s link! Wait knowing me I was asllep in the PC lab again. OW! (*friend is hitting me cuz we are supposed to be doing the tutorial instaed I'm goofing off again browsing the net...*cough*)

BYO, I love how you drew Batman and Robin<s costume. that is one kick ass pic. *sigh* So many good artist and I'm so happy to be posting up my pic soon will all you fabulous people.

I wonder what will SJJ draw for this months topic? *grins*
*hands him Nightwing's costume and Batgirl's*

hehehe...

[James]

Originally posted by Kylewayne


I wonder what will SJJ draw for this months topic? *grins*
*hands him Nightwing's costume and Batgirl's*

hehehe...

LMAO. You're not actually far wrong, but yet I imagine you're are totally on the wrong tracks at the same time... *looks mysterious*

Shouldn't build it up - only leads to disappointment!! :)

Should be doing a second one, this one is just for fun in an odd way - something I saw inspired it, but my main idea has yet to hit paper...


Anyone got some webspace to host it as Geekshelf has stopped uploads?

[Patrick Bateman]

Thanks for all the kind comments, you guys! :)


BYO: Awesome! It is a "lost love" of sorts, isn't it? I didn't realize YOU were the one that died, though...*READS THE PLAQUE*
Hehe. It originally said: "ROBIN - A Good Soldier", but I thought it'd be cooler to engrave my signature into the plaque. :D

Again, I think everyone else's submissions are excellent, and can't wait to see 'em all!

[Outlander00]

Oy boy, Now I have to get involved :p

[Enrique]

i'm not usually this mainstream... but here's my quick rendition of spiderman and mary jane... i'm not too happy with mary jane, i'd have gone back and worked on her more if i weren't so lazy :P and i've never been good with backgrounds, so i'll just skip it. pen and ink drawing, colored in photoshop.

http://enriquegarcia.net/gallery/spiderman.jpg

[Nightflower]

HOLY COW!! :eek:

[Barb Gordon]

yeah I know! I'm just utterly amazed at what we're getting from some of the artists around here, just absolutely incredible! I hate you all.... :p In a loving way,lol. Enrique, nice job with the movie scene, love the job with Spidey especially. BYO, you just blew this Bat fan away! What a touching peice! Hands down your best work ever thus far. The coloring, poses, it's all great. Not too shabby a job with the costume case either, and I'm with Tim....why does the plaque say your name? You lied, you never told me you were Robin!!!!

~Barb

[Bic]

First off, I think Frozen picked a great theme becuase every picture I've seen so far has an emotion and or theme that just speaks to me. Now on to the individual pieces so far...

Barb: "Love is... Unforgettable" - This is a great sketch. I love the realism of it. Can't wait for your finished piece.

Nightflower: "Love is... not without its problems" - Wow. this really captures the moment perfectly. The choice of the lack of colors only heghten the mood in my opinion.

Silverknight: "Love Is...Surprsing" - Oooo FF8!! Very good espically since it's all CG. And you only used a mouse!? My god, that is extremely impressive!

Batman Year One: Untitled - First off, brilliant choice of using another form of love. This is a very touching piece of artwork and you captured the emotion Bats is going through with just the gesture and posture of him.

Ikwig: "Love is... contentment" - Very very nice. The mood potrayed definately lives up to your theme. Also, them are some nice hands and you were not afraid to show them.

Enrique: Untitled - Ah, the moment of the kiss, and you captured it quite well. The line work is very good, and until you said Photoshop, I had assumed the image was colored my markers.

I'll skip Bic's piece becuase it's really, really bad. :D

[Galaxia]

Enrique, that drawing is beautiful! I like it! :D

[Bic]

First of all, this piece did not set a high standard for us. What sets that standard for this topic isn't the art per se, but the mood and or emotion that the artists here have done. In that subtext, I feel that everyone is doing great and even better than I did.

For the curious, I had an idea of Robin and Annie from the get go for the January contest, "Famous Firsts". It wasn't 'til I remebered a scene from one of my favorite shows ever, that the image solidified. At the end of the Ruroni Kenshin OVAs (Samurai X#2 - "Betrayal" in the U.S.) there was a touching scene between Kenshin and Tomoe, where Tomoe watches over Kenshin as he sleeps by a tree.

Robin and Annie were drawing on two seperate peices of paper, Robin first then I put a blank paper over Robin and sketched in Annie in her pose. After the pencils were done, I inked Robin and left Annie in pencil becuase I thought that would soften her a bit and bring out her etheral qualities much better. Boy was I wrong. So I ended inking her digitally, in Photoshop. In fact the two characters are the only thing in the picture that was done on paper, everything else was accomplished in Photoshop. I think the file used about 20-30 Layers and clocked in at 77MBs. (Robin used only four, Annie had about twelve layers becuase I had to have a part of her above Robin and a part behind him.) Originaly I was going to make Annie have about 90% opacity like her wings are, but Robins ear threw it of, so I left her at 100%. But to keep her etherial qualities, she has a halo around her body and she casts no shadow, not even on Robin, though she hereslf has shadows. Btw I really need to work on wings, but the idea for them came from Ah! My Goddess.

Thanx for all the nice comments, gang.

Oh, and SJJ, I found out that assassin mice have a fatal weakness... Twinkies!!! They love 'em. Of course they're beating me at scrabble, like a stick to a rug. ("Zuvex" is a word? Geez, what did you teach these guys?) :D

[TimTwoFace]

HUMMINA HUMMINA HUMMINA!

HOW AM I EVER SUPPOSED TO COMPETE WITH THIS? :) Enrique, you oughta post more - that upside-down kiss is awesome. And Ikwig, I loved yours too - simple but very nice.

-Tim

[SilverKnight]

"Holy sh--"

"Family rated board."

"Oh, right."

Crap, Enrique, that is one sweet picture. I mean, seriously cool. You totally surpass my skill in art, that's for certain. Besides, the blank background aspect kinda brings more focus to the characters, ya know? Well, whatever, it rocks nonetheless. Completely, inexorably cool.

Oh, and everyone else has cool pictures, too. ;)

[James]

This was inspired by watching Batman Beyond ep - 'Out Of The Past'. With Bruce looking at his distrubing 'girls' file he clearly keeps on his hardrive, we have the Barbara issue brought up again which got me thinking. If, as Talia puts it, he loved her - that seems likely to be the definitive reason why Nightwing would have left Gotham.

So here we are, I tried my best not to make anyone the villain of the piece keeping B&B playful rather than overtly intimate. Sometimes life takes on routes we don't expect and this is one I guess Dick would have seen coming but unable to prevent.

Even though Nightwing was offered another chance with Barbara - on several occasions through TNBA - he never took it up. It seemed to me as if he had moved on, or was becoming more like his mentor. However he never looked happy with the Batman/Batgirl team up. Whether it be through resentment of having his role replaced or because he cared for Babs, it was never an easy relationship throughout TNBA. I imagine either way, that the sight below would have made him feel Gotham was no longer his home. In this respect, from his perspective.....

http://atlas.imagemagician.com/images/sjj/loveis.jpg

[SilverKnight]

Personally, when referring to the whole Bruce/Babs relationship in BB, I was pleasently surprised. I mean, I would rather see Babs with Dick, but I was glad to see that Timm and co were prepared to go in a different direction than in the comics. They took chances, and that alone earned my respect.

Okay, enough of my rant, onto my thoughts. (>blinks< What...?) Cool picture! It really does bring out the sorrow in Nightwing's character, and the overall bitterness of that whole aspect of TNBA/BB. I like it. It rules. :D

[Salvor]

Great pic SJJ! So dark and spooky...

Hey I finally got an idea! It'll probably take me more than a week to complete it but hopefully it'll be worth the wait. ;)

[Kylewayne]

*Stabs SJJ*

Nightwing is supposed to get Batgirl! Leave Batman to me :D

Yeah...that's it....to me!...mine you hear me ...mine!... :rolleyes:

[James]

Originally posted by Kylewayne
*Stabs SJJ*

Nightwing is supposed to get Batgirl! Leave Batman to me :D

Yeah...that's it....to me!...mine you hear me ...mine!... :rolleyes:

I expected to get stabbed by Nightwing followers, but I forgot about the implications this creates to the kitten variety of fan... Only based on what BB tells us - stab them, not the cute British messenger!

[Nightflower]

Originally posted by SJJ
This was inspired by watching Batman Beyond ep - 'Out Of The Past'. With Bruce looking at his distrubing 'girls' file he clearly keeps on his hardrive, we have the Barbara issue brought up again which got me thinking. If, as Talia puts it, he loved her - that seems likely to be the definitive reason why Nightwing would have left Gotham.

So here we are, I tried my best not to make anyone the villain of the piece keeping B&B playful rather than overtly intimate. Sometimes life takes on routes we don't expect and this is one I guess Dick would have seen coming but unable to prevent.

Even though Nightwing was offered another chance with Barbara - on several occasions through TNBA - he never took it up. It seemed to me as if he had moved on, or was becoming more like his mentor. However he never looked happy with the Batman/Batgirl team up. Whether it be through resentment of having his role replaced or because he cared for Babs, it was never an easy relationship throughout TNBA. I imagine either way, that the sight below would have made him feel Gotham was no longer his home. In this respect, from his perspective.....

http://atlas.imagemagician.com/images/sjj/loveis.jpg
OH MY GOD. That's perfect

[TimTwoFace]

HEy SJJ, that's really creepy, and you know why? BECAUSE THEY'RE SMILING! You know something big is goin' down when Bruce is smiling...and Batgirl is THAT giddy. :)

I love this pic, and we have yet another winner to add to the pile for this month.

-Tim

[TimTwoFace]

OK, here we go with my first entry. I actually did this one a long, long time ago, but I think it fits this contest perfectly (thematically speaking). If it's on par with everyone elses' skills, however, that's up for debate.

Tim Leighton pic, #126
"Through the Looking Glass"
or, for the purposes of this contest...
"Love is...Forbidden"

http://pic1.picturetrail.com:80/VOL118/910076/1665147/19587557.jpg

-Tim

[Enrique]

Originally posted by SJJ
http://atlas.imagemagician.com/images/sjj/loveis.jpg

man... that look on batgirl's face... sheesh :P that must've been soooome luvin' LOL

what?... family board?...

uhm... ok... that must've been some dooown hoooome luvin' :P

and thanks for all the cool words on my pic! i've posted one more image here, although a drastically different style (u may have seen it, just didn't make the connection)... it's a ghost rider pic... you can see it here (http://forums.toonzone.net/showthread.php?s=&threadid=60861).

i've got alot of other stuff too... maybe i'll post some more here...

[Kylewayne]

Hiya guys!

My drawing is done. SilverKnight was nice enough to color it for me and might I say she did a fantastic job!


LOVE IS...Bliss

Ok , I drew this two days ago. I got the idea from watching some of my old drawings. I just drew what came to mind about a couple being in love. As you can see they are on cloud #9 right now and so into each other that for them that special moment is bliss. Do I make any sense. *hides and shuts up*


http://worldzone.net/fineart/silverknight//pics/af/firstkissc.jpg

[Galaxia]

\^o^/ Nice pictures, Tim and SJJ!

Daaang, I wish I could draw, lol :p :sheep: I'd post my picture here, but I don't want to be responsible for blindness and/or spastic seizures :eek: ;)

[Barb Gordon]

eee, don't see anything Kylie!

*glares at SJJ* I no longer know you you.....whatever you are. The title should be Love Is...Creepy/Scary as Hell/not right/WRONG....something like that :p Beyond it being creepy *grabs daggers* and insulting to Nightwing, it is pretty cool. I like the dark background and the touch of Nightwing in the back...Watching Them! Plus Bruce looks very TNBA'ish. Tim, interestingly disturb one once again! Poor Mad Hatter...er Alice.

~Barb

[Patrick Bateman]

I can see Kylie's just fine. :) Here's a link if you can't

www.worldzone.net/fineart/silverknight//pics/af/firstkissc.jpg

Me likes. Very nice, KW. :)

[Barb Gordon]

I can see it now too! Very nice Kylie! And nice coloring SK! Reminds me of Van and Hitomi from Escaflowne, especially her eyes. They seem quite on cloud 9!

~Barb

[Casity]

You all make me sick, heh. I really liked the Tim and Annie one Bic, it was great! I love Tim to death, and that was my fav. episode. Then to SJJ, your style is what makes your art. It's just so... so... diffrent, its a new style that is kinda what Glockgal and {Dixey} have. (I am hoping you know who those two are, *tee*)

Everyone is putting me to shame, so, even if I could draw, I wouldn't post. You all shame me... thought like it was said, it doesn't matter about style and skill, what matters is how much fun you have!

Looking forward to all the others that you guys put up!

[Storm]

Bic: A very remarkable piece. This has to be my favorite picture out of all of your work. You really has on key with all of the characters designs and you really shine upon Robin's love for Annie. Five Stars.

Barb Gordon: Such a lovely but simple piece of art. My only complaint is that you didn't give Arwen and Aragorn enough detail by using color but the rest is so pure and angelic. Great work Barb. Two and 1/2 Stars.

Nightflower: Only seen bits and samples of your art and now I see the whole package! What a talented artist you are. I'm not familar with the characters but cares. I really like this piece. It looks like you put alot of effort and detail into this picture. Five Stars.

SilverKnight: I never played Final Fanasty so I don't know these two characters. I really like the color it's very out there and in your face (that's a good thing). The colors really gives the picture a 3D effect and I simply love the "Hugging by a Moon" theme. Four Stars.

Batman Year One: Doing a different apporch than the others, you really out done yourself BYO. I love the whole "Father and Son" theme you used for Bats and Robin. I guess this picture is suppose to take place after the whole BB:ROTJ flashback or maybe just grieving after Dick left. Anyway great picture. Three Stars.

Ikwig: Very nice. I like the colors and the inking. I like how you protrayed the character's. Young love. It's a blissful thing. Anyway I give you...Two Stars.

Enrique: Are you a Marvel Comics artist? If not then WOW. I love the famous love of Peter and M.J. and you really captured it. I'm a Marvel fan so too see a picture on a thread that simple have DC characters is great. The colors look professional and the art itself is amazing (no pun intended). Four Stars.

SJJ: LOL. Man that's just wrong. Poor Nightwing. Shame on you Barb and Bruce. Anyway I love this guy cause his art is simple and pro-like. Great picture and the colors are dark and gloomy which is so Bat like. This picture just makes you feel bad for Nightwing. :Cries: Five Stars.

TimTwoFace: Alice and Madhatter. That's real forbiddin love. I love colors and the funny pose of Hatter. Cool picture Tim. Two and 1/2 Stars.

Kylewayne: I'm not familar with these characters but I like it. I like the colors which give the picture a major effect of realism. This seems like real manga or anime which is nice. Two and 1/2 Stars.

Keep of the great work guys, you all are wonderful artists.


P.S: Casity said:



Then to SJJ, your style is what makes your art. It's just so... so... diffrent, its a new style that is kinda what Glockgal and {Dixey} have. (I am hoping you know who those two are, *tee*)

I'm a huge fan of Dixey and Glockgal :D I'm happy I'm not the only one who knows them.

[Patrick Bateman]

Batman Year One: Doing a different apporch than the others, you really out done yourself BYO. I love the whole "Father and Son" theme you used for Bats and Robin. I guess this picture is suppose to take place after the whole BB:ROTJ flashback or maybe just grieving after Dick left. Anyway great picture. Three Stars.
Thanks. :) And the time period I was shooting for was post-Dick/pre-Tim. The emptyness that he had without a Robin was my main goal. :)

[SilverKnight]

Originally posted by Storm
SilverKnight: I never played Final Fanasty so I don't know these two characters. I really like the color it's very out there and in your face (that's a good thing). The colors really gives the picture a 3D effect and I simply love the "Hugging by a Moon" theme. Four Stars.
>blinks< Well, I'm glad to know you liked it, although "out there" and "in your face" are two qualities I never really try and aim for. Personally, I'm not all that fond of either; usually when I find something to be "in your face" my first instinct is to punch it. But, hey, to each their own... >hands Storm a cookie<

[James]

Originally posted by Barb Gordon
eee, don't see anything Kylie!

*glares at SJJ* I no longer know you you.....whatever you are.

*heart shatters* :p



Beyond it being creepy *grabs daggers* and insulting to Nightwing, it is pretty cool. I like the dark background and the touch of Nightwing in the back...Watching Them!

I don't think it is actually insulting to Nightwing. I think it shows what a detremental effect that the pairing up had on Dick and why he never appears in Batman Beyond. Barbara I reckon he could forgive - at a distance, hence Barbara's comment about the stories that Nightwing could tell in ROTJ. But Bruce... with all that goes down in TNBA and then this.. I think this would have been unforgivable - the comment is aimed at Bruce rather than Dick. It also has a double meaning, refering to the love that Barbara and Bruce shared as according to Out Of The Past and the unforgivable shattering of the bond of family love between Bruce and Dick.

Thanks for all the comments *except the above - sniffle ;) * The only think I forgot to add and I think would have made it better is the image of old Babs in the corner harking back to the incident.. inferring another tale to be told upon what Dick actually says or does straight after this image!

[James]

TIM: Heh heh. Nice to see the Hatter get an outing on the boards, not exactly the most popular choice! Nice details with the posters and the title is very suitable!

KYLEWAYNE: Ooh, very nice. I love big eyes, you feel they could swallow you up. Eyes are so attractive in my opinion. A little naughty too!

What a group of pics - each contest we have just seems to get better and better!

[TimTwoFace]

Hey Kylie! Very nice pic...and that's about the most scandalous pic I've seen on the board in a long, long time. ;)

Good stuff!

-Tim

PS - Don't rate the pics already! We can't sway the voters before they make up their minds!

[Andy Mancini]

If I can interrupt your "drawing fun" for a moment...

This is the first time I've ever been on this board. I never come here here, mainly because I suck at all things "art". I actually ended up here tonight by accident. That being said, all of the pictures shown here are really something. I know it really doesn't mean much coming from a guy who only knows "art" as the first name of the actor who played "Ed Norton" on The Honeymooners, but it's all excellent work in my opinion. I just find it amazing that there are people out ther that can do things like the work in this thread. I bet all of you can find little problems with your pics (my girlfriend's an artist, and she's always finding faults in her work), but from the point-of-view of a 22 year old nerd who's usually buried in computer parts, it's all great stuff.

Sorry to intrude, but I just felt it was worth mentioning.

[Patrick Bateman]

If I can interrupt your "drawing fun" for a moment...

This is the first time I've ever been on this board. I never come here here, mainly because I suck at all things "art". I actually ended up here tonight by accident. That being said, all of the pictures shown here are really something. I know it really doesn't mean much coming from a guy who only knows "art" as the first name of the actor who played "Ed Norton" on The Honeymooners, but it's all excellent work in my opinion. I just find it amazing that there are people out ther that can do things like the work in this thread. I bet all of you can find little problems with your pics (my girlfriend's an artist, and she's always finding faults in her work), but from the point-of-view of a 22 year old nerd who's usually buried in computer parts, it's all great stuff.

Sorry to intrude, but I just felt it was worth mentioning.


"Intrude"? Man, that was a great boost of confidence for myself, and I'm sure for everyone else who's yet to see it. Someone coming in here and making comments like the ones you made are hardly an intrusion. All I have to say is thank you for the kind words, because they mean alot to everyone. :)

[TimTwoFace]

Just because you don't know art (or "do" art...well...your words, not mine), doesn't mean you can't appreciate the artwork of others. That, and not just artists are permitted on this board; we have a core group of artists here, but the more people coming in, the better. :) Thanks for all the great comments, man!

-Tim

[James]

Here's a further entry which came to me while reading a taunting message from Kylewayne.

Since I have managed to offend the 'religions' of both Nightwing and Catwoman followers - and be stabbed and shunned in the same day :rolleyes: , I decided to rectify the balance. :p

Pencil drawing done as soon as I could scarper home last night. Love is? Well, it's what this picture is about. It's what this thread is about. It's what brings us together as friends. It's to play and make merry! What's love?

Love is fun!

http://atlas.imagemagician.com/images/sjj/babkyle.jpg

[Patrick Bateman]

Holy smokin' Joe!!! :eek: (MOTP quote :D ) That's all kinds of awesome! And the difference in demeaner between Nightwing and Batman is dead on. I only see one problem. It's not a problem with anything you did, it's a problem with Batman being so stupid! :p Catwoman is all over you for god's sake! Enjoy it! Man, I guess this guy really doesn't smile. :D

[Nightflower]

AUGH! SWEET!!

[Ikwig]

SJJ - that is just tooooo perfect (and funny - the title fits it well! :) )

Lots more gorgeous artwork since the last time I checked out this thread! In particular, Kylewayne, I love the expressions on their faces, especially hers (it's blissful, and maybe even a little awestruck, in that "Ican'tbelievesomethingthiswonderfulishappeningtome" kinda way).

And Tim, I think yours is my favorite so far, just because it's got neat little details and it's funny, sad, and sinister all at once! :)

[Salvor]

Originally posted by SJJ
Pencil drawing done as soon as I could scarper home last night. Love is? Well, it's what this picture is about. It's what this thread is about. It's what brings us together as friends. It's to play and make merry! What's love?

Love is fun!
What is this, a foursome?? :)

Love it SJJ! Even better than the first one! Pencil sketches have that spontaneous vibe that's too often lost in the inking process...

[Enrique]

hey sjj, what's with the handcuffs? *evil grin*

[TimTwoFace]

Originally posted by Ikwig

And Tim, I think yours is my favorite so far, just because it's got neat little details and it's funny, sad, and sinister all at once! :)

SWEET! I have a fan! :) Thanks, dude!

As for SJJ's new piece, I love it - I actually hope you keep it in black and white this time around, because the shading and "colour" effects you currently have look great. I love the sketchy, yet realistic look of that piece. :)

-Tim

[Salvor]

Originally posted by TimTwoFace
SWEET! I have a fan! :) Thanks, dude!
Hey why'd you post such a small pic? I almost didn't notice it :(

Yours looks good too. So simple, yet very effective!

My favorites so far: SJJ's second pic first, then SK, and finally a toss-up between NF and Tim.

[TimTwoFace]

Man, there are so many favourites of mine here that I don't know how I'm gonna round it down come the 25th. Oh well...just to make things even more confusing, here's another one from me. It's another old picture I've done, but fear not, I am working on a special piece right now just for this contest.

Tim Leighton Pic, #165
"Hit Me Baby, One More Time"
or...renamed for this contest...
"Love is...Abusive."

http://pic1.picturetrail.com:80/VOL118/910076/1665147/19634170.jpg

-Tim

[Kylewayne]

Originally posted by Kylewayne
*Stabs SJJ*

Nightwing is supposed to get Batgirl! Leave Batman to me

Yeah...that's it....to me!...mine you hear me ...mine!...


Originally posted by Barb
*glares at SJJ* I no longer know you you.....whatever you are. The title should be Love Is...Creepy/Scary as Hell/not right/WRONG....something like that Beyond it being creepy *grabs daggers* and insulting to Nightwing, it is pretty cool. I like the dark background and the touch of Nightwing in the back...Watching Them!


Originally posted by SJJ
Since I have managed to offend the 'religions' of both Nightwing and Catwoman followers - and be stabbed and shunned in the same day , I decided to rectify the balance.

:eek: That is too funny! I LOVE IT! I guess Barb and I stabbing you worked. :D Now we both got our man *dances around happy* As the others said I like this drawing more than the disturbing twisted bat family. Leave it in black and white.


Ummm, Sorry I stabbed you in my earlier post. Keep up the excellent work. Can't wait to print that pic out.^^

[Kylewayne]

Nice drawings TimTwoFace. Both are twisted, sad sinister. I love both of them but I think I'm leaning towards thje abusive one with Harl since U lovwd that sad episode when J-man through her off the building or something like that.

[Bic]

Somehow, this subject of 'Love is...' is kinda inspiring. Like TimTwoFace and SJJ, here is another one.

Here's my vote for a favorite couple, becuase they look so cute together. :D

http://bicworks.com/graphics/art/vm-loveis2.jpg

http://shaka.com/&#37;7Ebic/er/graphics/vm-loveis2.jpg

[James]

Originally posted by Kylewayne
:eek: That is too funny! I LOVE IT! I guess Barb and I stabbing you worked. :D Now we both got our man *dances around happy* As the others said I like this drawing more than the disturbing twisted bat family. Leave it in black and white.


Yep, a healthy stab can do wonders.... I hope both of you are satisfied! ;)

Will do. Isn't annoying how sometimes the more popular work takes an eighth of the time? The first 'twisted' picture (and again only as twisted as the source!! Stop blaming me!! :D ) took longer simply for research purposes of getting it TNBA looking... this one was a fast doodle! Oh well, such praise can never be ignored - thanks everyone!



Ummm, Sorry I stabbed you in my earlier post. Keep up the excellent work. Can't wait to print that pic out.^^

Quite alright! I'm stabbed by you lot so frequently these days I'm surprised you actually found an untouched spot. Well done!

On to the others...

TIM: I far prefer this picture to the Hatter. While it's nice to see a minor character get some limelight, he could never replace the dynamic duo. Nice perspective and a 'twisted' idea! :p

Bic - lovely as ever. Professional and oozing cuteness *gets a mop*. Unusual pairing. Looks like Bats has had one of those days today! :)

[Outlander00]

Okay okay... I'll take a stab at this!

Its a pen sketch of a final drawing I'll have done soon. It is based off the Graphic Novel series I am working on (that eventually I'd like to sell :D).

With that said, I give you (the pen sketch so far)...

Love is Angelic...

http://pratt.edu/~jstone/prototype.jpg

[Steve Jester]

Ok, I'm working on mine now. To give you a little backround it's about my fanfic: Shinobu, Ai Dake (http://www.fanfiction.net/read.php?storyid=1089427)

The title is: Love is... Breaking Boundries

Hopefully will be done by the end of the week, although I'm going to have to ask someone to color it for me, my demo photoshop program expired :( Ah well!

[Barb Gordon]

Bic :cute...and disturbing? Batman looks sooo cute chibi form!
Outlander: Just plain awesome. Really reminds me of some sketches that were in my Dante book. Love the...sketchy'ness of it, really nice style.
Tim: Always interesting and cool as always. Poor Harley. Great dimension work though!
SJJ: *cuddle* You have redeemed yourself!!!!!!!! Nightwing and Babs look soo cute! Amazing work with the poses of the those two. And Catwoman...er...she got into the catnip again huh?

~Barb

[Kylewayne]

Originally posted by Barb
And Catwoman...er...she got into the catnip again huh?

*Bop!* :D

[TimTwoFace]

Hey Bic, I like that pic, too. Batman's experession is priceless, and the little Wolverine doll is so cute. :)

Outlander: Very nice sketch. :) You oughta do more, and try cleaning them up a bit, too - I can see some great poses in there.

Kylie: *POUNCE* Just cuz. :)

-Tim

[Frozen]

Bic:Now Batman and Psylocke look cute, sure, but the absolute cutest thing in that picture is the Wolverine teddy!!! What a cutie!!! :D (Great picture by the way...)

Outlander: Cool sketch - like Barb says, it's got some awesome energy to it... Looking forward to seeing the finished product! :D

[James]

Originally posted by Barb Gordon

SJJ: *cuddle* You have redeemed yourself!!!!!!!! Nightwing and Babs look soo cute! Amazing work with the poses of the those two. And Catwoman...er...she got into the catnip again huh?


*cuddle* Excellent! Glad you like it! Redeemed by both the RedHead and the Kat. An end to the stabbings I hope (yet doubt)... :)

Outlander - Nice mate! I think this spat of pencil drawings is wonderful - showing a more natural untampered side to ones artwork. It's great to see work with such energy!

[Stu]

I hopefull to put up at least one tonight although I'm not expecting that good a responce.

As soon as I learn hot draw Womens faces better a 2nd one will be put up with Daredevil and Elektra. So is Feburary still going to be love this time next year? :p

[Salvor]

Outlander this looks awesome! I'm now torn between several pics for the top 3...

Gee and I was happy with my DD pic :rolleyes: (which will be up this weekend)

[Outlander00]

Originally posted by SJJ
Outlander - Nice mate! I think this spat of pencil drawings is wonderful - showing a more natural untampered side to ones artwork. It's great to see work with such energy!


DOH! Its not pencil!! Its pen!! :p

when I do cafe sketches or concept sketches I use pen because of the look I get with it... When I'm doing production drawings, though, I'll use pencil so I can go over it easily. Figure drawing I use Conte crayon or a Sharpie... Depending on how sassy I feel that day :D

[Outlander00]

Well... here it is... the final drawing!!

Done in ink.

Love is angelic :D

http://pratt.edu/~jstone/love-is.jpg

[James]

That's nice - although I think in this case, you suffer from what I was told by my tutor today - that the sketch beats the final piece! Don't get me wrong - it looks great, but I prefer the original - as annoying as that sounds... :) *hides* I love the energy to the original sketch!

[Galaxia]

That is beautiful, Outlander! :D

I'd display my picture for this thing, but....it's really stupid ^^;

[Kylewayne]

Very nice Outlander! That is such a cute pic.
And BIC your chibi Bat,man is so Kawaii too!
*steals Wolvie plush*

[SilverKnight]

Ooh, I like it!


Originally posted by SJJ
That's nice - although I think in this case, you suffer from what I was told by my tutor today - that the sketch beats the final piece! Don't get me wrong - it looks great, but I prefer the original - as annoying as that sounds... :) *hides* I love the energy to the original sketch! To steal from kw... >bop!<

I'm sure I've love the energy of the original too, if I could actually see what it is! (I'm personally the type that loves a good, clean picture. Smooth and sleek and all that crap. Sketch isn't my thing.) Great finished product!

[Outlander00]

Originally posted by SJJ
That's nice - although I think in this case, you suffer from what I was told by my tutor today - that the sketch beats the final piece! Don't get me wrong - it looks great, but I prefer the original - as annoying as that sounds... :) *hides* I love the energy to the original sketch!

Ah well, you cant please everybody all of the time (not to mention everyones a critic) :p

I see what you mean... I was trying to get a perfect mesh of my printing style with my drawing style, which I think got. Plus, its better suited for the subject matter anyway.

Thanks everyone :)

[James]

Originally posted by SilverKnight
Ooh, I like it!

To steal from kw... >bop!<


I'm beginning to hate this thread - I've been glared, stabbed and bopped in the space of three pages...

I know you like clarity Outlander - that is evident in your portfolio, but I still like the energy in the first one. I could be dishonest and say I prefer the second.. it would certainly make for a less sore head... :)

[Outlander00]

Originally posted by SJJ
I'm being to hate this thread - I've been glared, stabbed and bopped in the space of three pages...

I know you like clarity Outlander - that is evident in your portfolio, but I still like the energy in the first one. I could be dishonest and say I prefer the second.. it would certainly make for a less sore head... :)

*slides him a pint*

I know what youre saying. :) Dont ever doubt or change your criticisms on my account, bro :D.

[Casity]

Originally posted by SpikeJet143
That is beautiful, Outlander! :D

I'd display my picture for this thing, but....it's really stupid ^^;

So you aren't going you post it?! Oh come on! It'll bet it's not as bad as you are making it out to be! *Heh* I really think you should give it a go, and just have fun! *Hehehehe*

Please post! I enjoy looking at everyone's pics, and wishing I could do what they could do, but when it all comes down to it... the only reason I am bad, is because I am ashamed... so you please post and just see what they say?

Fro the looks of it, no one will say anything bad, they are all a bunch of great kids who don't care about who good you are. It's more to learn and have fun!

Just try it!


-Casity

[James]

Originally posted by Casity
So you aren't going you post it?! Oh come on! It'll bet it's not as bad as you are making it out to be! *Heh* I really think you should give it a go, and just have fun! *Hehehehe*

Please post! I enjoy looking at everyone's pics, and wishing I could do what they could do, but when it all comes down to it... the only reason I am bad, is because I am ashamed... so you please post and just see what they say?

Fro the looks of it, no one will say anything bad, they are all a bunch of great kids who don't care about who good you are. It's more to learn and have fun!

Just try it!


-Casity

Precisely! These competitions are about enjoying art not about winning. We have a great atmosphere. We'll be honest and supporting - it's the best way to improve your artwork! That I can guarantee!

[Outlander00]

Oh come on, Spike... Post it for me... PLEASE!!! :D

Seriously... We all want to see it, Spike :)

[SilverKnight]

Well, I made a second entry. The background isn't exactly what I'd expected it to come out as, but hey, I think it has a pretty cool texture to it. (Besides, I learned a pretty nifty trick where I can make photoshop drawings look like they were painted in watercolors. Go me. :D)

http://worldzone.net/fineart/silverknight//pics/af/cloudaerisc.jpg

It's entitled, as seen above, "Love Is...Sacrifice". Be aware that I don't think Cloud and Aeris were in love during the game. But it was obvious that they cared about each other, and Cloud was supposed to protect her, so... Ah...viewer interpretation. (To quote NF. >grins<) Find out who sacrificed what for whom (or what), and you get a cookie! :D Nah, seriously, I have no real clue of any hidden meanings in this. I just thought it looked cool.

[Steve Jester]

Ok, my entry into this shindig....

and thanks to SilverKnight for the color job!

http://thumbs.deviantart.com/300W-96A096/large/indyart/indymisc/Love_is_Breaking_Boundries.jpg

There you go! The title is, Love is... Breaking Boundries. Although, it's not as good as several already posted, but might as well give it a shot!

Also, short plug about where the idea came from, please read my story Shinobu, Ai Dake (http://www.fanfiction.net/read.php?storyid=1089427) which will place this picture into prespective.

[Salvor]

Well here's my contribution. The colors might frighten you, but I just wanted to try different things with Photoshop on this one...

http://www.ifrance.com/batmanbeyond/dd_colors.jpg

[James]

Three fantastic entries.

SilverKnight: Well the background is good, that I will admit. I liked the version you showed me with the blank background, but nevertheless cracking picture. I love the colouring you have a very natural tecnhique. Lovely proportions and feeling of weight.

Jesteranimefreak: You seem to have mastered photoshop! Colouring is far superior to your last piece I recall. Nice style, and the lettering just brings the thing together.

Salvor: Such style. I like the unique and distinct artwork you have, it's always a pleasure. And I must say, the daredevil central as a very professional image - but that's what we expect from you now! :)

[Barb Gordon]

wow Sal, that's intense! Really good coloring, and such a unqiue style. Bottom image is very powerful
Jesteranimefreak, very cute!
SK, just awesome coloring, you really brought the pic to life, especially with Cloud. Background is just as it should be, nothing special, but helps complete the image.

~Barb

[Outlander00]

Wow... this months Open is gonna rock! :)

SK - VERY well done as always... :) As well as the champion of those needing the pics colored (hey, you cant knock a good thing... you have a great insight for color :) )

Jester - Rather interesting approach with the penciling.

Salvor - That is a pretty cool style. The colors deffinately match the subject matter AND look of the pic.


Since I didnt get a chance to comment on the others at the time (hey, I've been busy :p)...

Bic (2nd entry) - To use Jade Chan's favorite line from the AS... That is SOOOooo cute!" :D

SJJ - You know how I feel about your art, so I dont need to comment :p

TimTwoFace (Joker/Harley) - dude... thats too damn FUNNY! and very cool as well :) Your use of color always intrigues me (in a good way). Im always a sucker, also, of deformed perspectives.

Kylewayne - Its a great picture that captures the emotion that you wanted to convey. Its very soft and warm to look at. :)

Nightflower - The same comment I said to SJJ :D

Enrique - dude, you have been holding out on us! :p That is such a hard position to draw so get MAJOR brownie points with me.

Barb - Thats the first image I've seen from you. I like hows coming! :) Facial structure is solid and streamlined (I never liked how these fine artist draftsman who say you have to get complex in order to get a face drawn well).

Outlander00 - ... Oh... right, nevermind :D

[TimTwoFace]

Man, there are so many great pics that have been put up since I was last here, that I don't know what to say! SK, your FF pic is probably the best FF pic of yours that I've seen yet; poor, poor Aeris.

The DD one by Salvor also rocks - great stylzing! And jesteranimefreak's portrayal is simple but elegant. :)

-Tim

[Ramso]

Allrighty, here's mine for this month:
http://www.toonzone.net/incoming/FebEntry.jpg

I think I remember someone else mentioning that they were doing an entry from "Clone High," I'm not ripping them off, I started this one before I read that, I promise.

This one is entitled "Love is Hard" and if you haven't seen the show, it's about a bunch of clones of historical figures going to high school together. In the foreground we see Joan of Arc who has a crush on Abraham Lincoln (in the background) who has a crush on Cleopatra (also in background). It's a crazy love triangle! You can also see Mr. Butlertron, a robot butler, on his way to comfort Joan.

There ya go!

[Outlander00]

awwww, poor Joan! I'll take Abe's place... shes hot :D

Seriously... That is a really cool pic... Very accurate as well as far as the style of the show.

[James]

Good composition, nice colours, sharp image. Great. Very professional indeed!

[Steve Jester]

Originally posted by SJJ
Jesteranimefreak: You seem to have mastered photoshop! Colouring is far superior to your last piece I recall. Nice style, and the lettering just brings the thing together.


uhhh... the coloring is thanks to SilverKnight, my photoshop program died on me (stupid demo version)

[Salvor]

Ramso, it looks awesome! Especially the dark colors, which give it a unique feel...

SK, I love your latest drawing. All the pastel-like textures are very inspiring...

[James]

Originally posted by jesteranimefreak
uhhh... the coloring is thanks to SilverKnight, my photoshop program died on me (stupid demo version)

Oh well, not matter - doesn't change the fact that the end product is still very good - and for the your require solid work from the original artist - the colourist is merely the icing on an already tasty cake.

If you need photoshop advice - she is becoming a board guru I believe hearing rumours of apprentices... ;) Or is that pet cats...? :D *prepares for more pain as a result of this thread.

I really hope we can get a good photoshop workshop going soon!

[Casity]

Ok, not to sound the the idiot newbie here, buuuuuut. How does one actually post a picture? I know it has something to do with the IMG, but I just don't understand how it is done. Maybe I am wrong... do you need something, or what? Hmmm... that and, computer coloring... is it easy? I know its good, but is it easy, or does it take a lot of work to master it?

Thanks!

[James]

You need to upload the picture you've scanned to a webserver. There is FTP access here, although you could just make an account at a variety of places and paste the link within IMG tags (there is a button above your posting field to do this)

Colouring requires practise on a PC, but there are lots of ways to go about it. The more you colour, the more you learn.

[Barb Gordon]

Thanks to the amazing coloring skills of SJJ, here is my second pic. Yet another Aragorn/Arwen related one.

[Kylewayne]

That pic is awsome Barb! Aragorn is dishy!
Love it! The necklace is sooo pretty! I want! it!

Sjj you did a fantastic coloring job on that pic...for that I must *stab * you.

[Alaskanbullworm]

Ramso, that is GREAT! Heh, I'm working on a Clone High one now too, but it doesn't have to do with Abe or Joan. It's great to see more Clone High art.

[Outlander00]

That drawing is really good, Barb. :) Aragorn looks tragically heroic :)

[Casity]

Originally posted by SJJ
You need to upload the picture you've scanned to a webserver. There is FTP access here, although you could just make an account at a variety of places and paste the link within IMG tags (there is a button above your posting field to do this)

Colouring requires practise on a PC, but there are lots of ways to go about it. The more you colour, the more you learn.


Hmmm, webserver? FTP access? *Grins* Maybe I'll keep with not posting, thanks for answering though, I'll just judge a little *waves*.

[James]

Originally posted by Casity
Hmmm, webserver? FTP access? *Grins* Maybe I'll keep with not posting, thanks for answering though, I'll just judge a little *waves*.

Any input is appreciated! Get yourself a scanner, and an account at MSN.com. Go from there!

Having stared at Barb's pic for hours on end - knowing it almost as intimately as she does, I have little to add except it was an honour and pleasure to work on. When it comes to colour, she knows exactly what she wants and how she wants it. What you see colour wise is as close as I could possibly get it to Barb's vision.

Okay, I will add a remark. Intense face! Everyone pay close attention to the forehead - those strands of hair took a lot of work to get right! :)

[Casity]

No, I have a scanner, and I have an account an MSN (You do mean Hotmail, right?)... is that all I need? Ack! Confusion?

[TimTwoFace]

Barb, very nice! :) But you cheated! SJJ coloured it! Hehe. really though, very nice, and I love that face - it's got that great expression that means he always stays cool in the face of danger. Those types of characters kick. :)

And Casity, go to this link (http://groups.msn.com) and sign up for a user group. It's rather easy, and I used the exact same service once upon a time.

-Tim

[Barb Gordon]

ah ah, SK colored for Kylie, so I followed suit. Why do you think most of my things are sketches? I suck at coloring, besides, SJJ gets paid in hugs which work for me!!! Anyway...never said we had to color it...like nothing says we can only have one entry....which you like a lot I think, hmmmm? :rolleyes: So yeah, Aragorn is basically getting the crap beat out of him by, out of the shot, an Orc I suppose. But the power of love is there for him! You don't mess with the love of an Elf. Amazed at how many people know elvish since no one's asked what mela na ilterendi means!

~Barb

[Steve Jester]

Ok Barb, you have made a masterpiece, SJJ nice color er... excuse me, colour job. Barb, I have one question, can you translate the Elvish?

EDIT:


Originally posted by Barb Gordon:
ah ah, SK colored for Kylie, so I followed suit. Why do you think most of my things are sketches? I suck at coloring, besides, SJJ gets paid in hugs which work for me!!! Anyway...never said we had to color it...like nothing says we can only have one entry....which you like a lot I think, hmmmm? So yeah, Aragorn is basically getting the crap beat out of him by, out of the shot, an Orc I suppose. But the power of love is there for him! You don't mess with the love of an Elf. Amazed at how many people know elvish since no one's asked what mela na ilterendi means!

You posted this very shortly before I did, but there is one error. SK is very popular in the coloring department. SK colored for Kylie and myself.

Other than that, like I said great picture, and WHAT DOES THE ELVISH SAY?!

[James]

SK coloured for JesterAnimeFreak too... So there is no issue there. As far as artwork goes, I think there is a lot to be gained from 'employing' a colourer! Art Direction! And as i said Barb is a strict art director, I applied the colour, but she is very focused on what she wants! I learned loads from the experience too - plus I get my quota of agreed hugs... :)

As for the Elvish... I'll let Barb reveal that, unless someone is clever enough to work it out.

[Alaskanbullworm]

Here's my entry. You should know 3 out of these characters so far. It's Mr. Butlertron, Gandhi, Geshy, and JFK. Geshy is from the Homecoming episode.

It's called "Love is.......Weird". It's about the friendship that Gandhi and Geshy have.

[Outlander00]

lol... Thats too damn funny! :p

[James]

It is... weird!

Not sure how you came up with it, but it retains your style. It does seem a lot more clear and confident than previous pieces of your work I've seen.

Love is weird? You are weird Patrick! :D

[Ramso]

Great job, Patrick. I really like it! JFK's expression is perfect.

"Oh my God! He was genetically engineered with a zipper!"

[Barb Gordon]

lmao, it's very funny, how awesome Pat! Mela naa ilterendi is elvish for Love Is Unbreakable. The concept I was going for was that Aragorn is down, as we can see, but not out. True love will pull him through, as shown by the glimmering Undomiel, or Evenstar necklace given to him by his Elf love, Arwen. Their love is stronger then anything, and nothing can break it, nor can anything tear them apart.

~Barb

[Galaxia]

Patrick Star, that Clone High picture is VINTAGE! I love it :)

Barb/SJJ - Awesome Arwen/Aragorn picture! It's really powerful and deep too. :harley:

I must commend everyone who participated in this drawing board - everyone here is so amazingly talented! :sheep: :D

[TimTwoFace]

My my, that is certainly a...erm...weird picture. I personally love the guy on the far right - the expression on his face and the body language are terrific. :D

-Tim

[Outlander00]

Originally posted by SpikeJet143
Patrick Star, that Clone High picture is VINTAGE! I love it :)

Barb/SJJ - Awesome Arwen/Aragorn picture! It's really powerful and deep too. :harley:

I must commend everyone who participated in this drawing board - everyone here is so amazingly talented! :sheep: :D

Now get your pic up there, Spike :p

[Salvor]

Great drawing, Barb! Love the colors too, especially the sky...

[Frozen]

Blimey... I am overwhelmed not only by the number of entries we're getting this time round, but by the quality as well! Gonna be a tough call for you guys to decide who to vote for!!!

[Outlander00]

Originally posted by Frozen
Blimey... I am overwhelmed not only by the number of entries we're getting this time round, but by the quality as well! Gonna be a tough call for you guys to decide who to vote for!!!

Eh... Youre telling me? :p

[James]

I know and a lot of work for you attaching all these to a new thread - come on Mr F - that's what you're really grumbling about.. :)

[Frozen]

Originally posted by SJJ
I know and a lot of work for you attaching all these to a new thread - come on Mr F - that's what you're really grumbling about.. :)

Damn... that hadn't occured to me...

CURSE YOU ALL! VENGENCE IS A DISH BEST SERVED... COLD!!! :D

[Barb Gordon]

lmao. I feel sorry for you Frozen...In an evil way that is. Sooo many attachments to make...*shudders*

~Barb

[Casity]

*Smiles* Thanks Tim! I'll give it a go...

Sorry for being so annoying and clueless all! *Winks*Thanks for the help!

-Casity

[TimTwoFace]

Originally posted by Casity
*Smiles* Thanks Tim! I'll give it a go...


Hey, no problem. I was just as clueless when I was first looking for places to store pics; in fact, I still am. :p

Anyhoo, I should be getting a new pic for the contest up within the next day or two. *KNOCKS ON WOOD*

-Tim

[Stu]

I came up with a new design that I hope to have posted by tomorrow just as soon as I get it coloured. Its another Batman one, but I like it

[Galaxia]

Originally posted by Outlander00
Now get your pic up there, Spike :p

HA! :p You really think I should? I would, but....I can't even draw a straight line with a ruler :sheep: ^^; Besides, I can't think of a good subject ^^;

Umm....would anyone be offended or mind if I drew a picture of Haruka and Michiru from "Sailor Moon"?

If not, then I'll probably draw Usagi and Mamoru....if I get the time, that is ;)


VENGENCE IS A DISH BEST SERVED... COLD!!!

Yes.........with a side of GRAMMY! ;)

[Outlander00]

Originally posted by SpikeJet143
HA! :p You really think I should? I would, but....I can't even draw a straight line with a ruler :sheep: ^^; Besides, I can't think of a good subject ^^;

Umm....would anyone be offended or mind if I drew a picture of Haruka and Michiru from "Sailor Moon"?

If not, then I'll probably draw Usagi and Mamoru....if I get the time, that is ;)



Yes.........with a side of GRAMMY! ;)

I dont think anyone would be offended, SpikeJet :)

[Casity]

Originally posted by SpikeJet143
HA! :p You really think I should? I would, but....I can't even draw a straight line with a ruler :sheep: ^^; Besides, I can't think of a good subject ^^;

Umm....would anyone be offended or mind if I drew a picture of Haruka and Michiru from "Sailor Moon"?

If not, then I'll probably draw Usagi and Mamoru....if I get the time, that is ;)



Yes.........with a side of GRAMMY! ;)


Gee, I can't even draw a straight line WITH a ruler! (And you probably don't believe me!) And no, in fact I am sure there would be thousands of people who would love you for drawing that. I think (from what I have heard from every fan I meet) Sailor Moon is one of the biggest shows/ comcis of all time

*Whispers* Besides Batman and Impulse *tee*

-Casity

[Barb Gordon]

Batman and....just not gonna ask. Go for the Pluto and Neptune! I'm a huge SM fan, and though I'd go for Usagi and Mamoru, Pluto and Neptune are a standard couple...*shudders at thought of american dub series*

~Barb

[Casity]

Originally posted by Barb Gordon
Batman and....just not gonna ask. Go for the Pluto and Neptune! I'm a huge SM fan, and though I'd go for Usagi and Mamoru, Pluto and Neptune are a standard couple...*shudders at thought of american dub series*

~Barb

EEp! You have never heard of Impulse... *faints*...

[Lonestarr]

I wanted to say that there have been some great pics here, but I especially want to salute Ramso. That would make a great cover if and when "Clone High" hits DVD.

[jeffrey 228]

Well after all the pics I have seen, I really like the anime related ones, but I also wish there would be more Iny Yasha pics, on this topic it would be so lovly.

[Ramso]

Originally posted by Lonestarr
I wanted to say that there have been some great pics here, but I especially want to salute Ramso. That would make a great cover if and when "Clone High" hits DVD.

Thank you, sir. Composition isn't usually my strong point, but I'm quite proud of this one...


Which, if I'm not mistaken, should signify some sort of fall...

[Stu]

I never even told you... (http://groups.msn.com/picsidrewanduploaded/pictures.msnw?action=ShowPhoto&PhotoID=55)

What do you think?

[jeffrey 228]

I beleve I have seen that one before The Red Bird.

[James]

Don't recall it myself? Nice - what's the title RB?

[Stu]

Don't recall it myself? Nice - what's the title RB?

I never even told you. Its from the song at the end of MOTP. Clever eh? I've had a semi black and white I used to get a pre-vote opinion from some members but that it. Its a new pic I drew it on Sunday.

[Steve Jester]

Originally posted by SpikeJet143
Umm....would anyone be offended or mind if I drew a picture of Haruka and Michiru from "Sailor Moon"?

Hey, I already drew two girls. [points at entry] so don't worry about it. :)

[Galaxia]

Bleah - here's my feeble attempt to draw Haruka and Michiru in my picture entitled "Love is....unclear". I've never drawn these 2 people before, ever (as you can see). There's no fancy edits, no outstanding coloring, no Photoshop - just pure unadulterated colored pencils on paper. How primitive

;)

http://minichetinc.netfirms.com/Galaxia/rukamichi.jpg

Look the other way, please....thank you.

I will redeem myself because of this - you'll see ;)

[TimTwoFace]

Awww Spike, it's not primitive! *POUNCE* It may be your first attempt, but I wouldn't be able to tell, as I'm not familiar with the character at all. *EEEP* Nice to see you partaking in our little contest; man, we have a lot of entries this time around!

-Tim

[jeffrey 228]

Now that is a wonderful image SpikeJet, but just one thing, can it be a bit neater if even by any chance?

[Galaxia]

Originally posted by TimTwoFace
Awww Spike, it's not primitive! *POUNCE* It may be your first attempt, but I wouldn't be able to tell, as I'm not familiar with the character at all. *EEEP* Nice to see you partaking in our little contest; man, we have a lot of entries this time around!

-Tim

LOL - I only called it primitave because I see all these entries with, like, wicked cool graphics and coloring and Photoshop edits and stuff... :moon2: :moon: But thanks a lot, Tim \(^.^)/ (^_^)v

Jeffrey - what do you mean by neater? You mean that the coloring is kinda....messed up? There really was no way I could help that. I could try and clean it up later. That's just my drawing style ^^; But thanks for the comments ^_^

[Enrique]

someone way earlier said i've been holding out... gimme a break, i've only been here a few months, and i didn't know about the drawing board contest until last month (stuck around the entertainment board mostly)... i've got another idea i'd like to do, but i'm so busy i need a clone...

[Steve Jester]

Hey Spike, not bad, not bad at all. I only have a couple of gripes:

1) Haruka looks a lot more like a guy. Now it's been a while since I've watched Sailor Moon so I have no idea how she dresses when she's not fighting, but if I didn't know the series, I'd say that Haruka was a guy.

2) Michiru looks a little too "perky" if you know what I mean. ;)

so... other than that, that's a great picture.

[Outlander00]

Originally posted by Enrique
someone way earlier said i've been holding out... gimme a break, i've only been here a few months, and i didn't know about the drawing board contest until last month (stuck around the entertainment board mostly)... i've got another idea i'd like to do, but i'm so busy i need a clone...

hehehehe... :D I was j/k anyway Enrique :p

It isnt primitive, SpikeJet :) One hell of a first attempt in fact... I like how the face are rendered...

At a personal note... I always thought they were a "couple" (see how much I watch Sailor Moon :p).

[Enrique]

Originally posted by Outlander00
hehehehe... :D I was j/k anyway Enrique :p

It isnt primitive, SpikeJet :) One hell of a first attempt in fact... I like how the face are rendered...

At a personal note... I always thought they were a "couple" (see how much I watch Sailor Moon :p).

hmmm... the sarcastic exclamation marks i had intended on writing have mysteriously not been written!!! damn dyslexia... rrrrrg... i mean, grrrr....

[Barb Gordon]

aww, I like it Spike! Cute and simple. I really like Michiru's face and her overall pose, really touching.

~Barb

[James]

I like it. Firstly, for it's soft line work, secondly, it's pastel colours and thirdly it's got green hair. Joker aside, I like green hair.. :)

[Galaxia]

Originally posted by jesteranimefreak
1) Haruka looks a lot more like a guy. Now it's been a while since I've watched Sailor Moon so I have no idea how she dresses when she's not fighting, but if I didn't know the series, I'd say that Haruka was a guy.

First......time.......drawing.......Haruka....she usually wears more masculine outfits when she's not in her Sailor fuku. ^^;


2) Michiru looks a little too "perky" if you know what I mean. ;)

:eek: Yeesh, you're right....>.<() What was I ON when I drew this??? Yaagh!

I thank everyone for their comments, kind or otherwise ;)
I will learn to be a better artist because of them. Thank you
*bows* (^_^)v

[Casity]

Spike, you have all the luck.

Hehehe, no really. I think it's great that you are getting the reviews you are. The reviewers are actually reviewing! I wish my reviwers would do that for me on a fanfiction (what I could do to improve). Heh, I suck and could use a real review at times, so you are lucky!


For your first drawing, its a heck lot better than mine. *Blushes at thought* But keep it up, looking good! I like the side face, they are one of the hardest parts to draw, but you did it really well. (The hair too!)

Hope to see more!


-Casity

[Casity]

Ok, I am actually doing this. Wow.

I would have gotten a newer one, but we re-painted the room where the main computer is, so the scanner is dislocated at the moment, so luckily I had a few older pics on my computer.

This one is of an original story that me and two other of my friends from school created. I just happen to be the aritst for our stories.

It's story is the boy and girl jumping just show it's a fight scene. The girl kissing the boy in the back ground is the main section that you should see. Heh. She is the good guy, Agent Blue Duck, and the guy she is kissing is the bad guy, Evil Agent Rabaldie.

Weird, but the series are total humor, so yeah...

I know the side veiw of the faces and arms are real bad, sorry.

Now that you know, enjoy! (Don't expect any great coloring like you see from SilverKnight and SJJ and Barb, but I haven't actually downloaded the pain program yet. Hehehe.)

http://groups.msn.com/BatThing/shoebox.msnw?action=ShowPhoto&PhotoID=1

[SilverKnight]

Cool! I like it! >gives Casity a cookie<

Seriously, the progression and movement from top to bottom really helps gives a feel of movement, and the thing in the middle is cute in a strange way. That would rock if it were colored. >wants to color it now< :D But, anywho...

[Spike04]

Ok here's mine-

Love is ... Rejection (http://www.geocities.com/bloodgant410/love_is.html)

Yea... I know... it's a pretty crappy coloring job, but keep in mind that this is my first time using photoshop and i know i didn't use it to its full potential, but that's the best i could do on short notice with ps 4.

Hope you like it! :)

[Casity]

All these spikes are confusing me! Heh, the coloring does do so much. I really wish I could do that. (Teach me! *Winks*)

All I have are a bunch of sharpies, water color, and colored pencils. Not what I call masterful, but heh.

I really liked that, how the rejection was in the window of the store. Original!

-Casity

[Patrick Bateman]

Love is...

... what puts looks like this on a guy's face. (http://groups.msn.com/TravisArtwork/shoebox.msnw?action=ShowPhoto&PhotoID=2)

Amazing what kind of lame crap one will draw while listening to that last Creed CD. :p

[Galaxia]

Originally posted by Spike04
Ok here's mine-

Love is ... Rejection (http://www.geocities.com/bloodgant410/love_is.html)

Yea... I know... it's a pretty crappy coloring job, but keep in mind that this is my first time using photoshop and i know i didn't use it to its full potential, but that's the best i could do on short notice with ps 4.

Hope you like it! :)

I really like that, fellow person named Spike :D The girl is all like, "Talk to the hand, cos the face ain't tryin' to hear that, ya know what I mean?" XD The coloring is very nice too - excelent work!

[Barb Gordon]

aww, he looks so cute BYO! hehe, musta been a very sappy or though provoking kind of song! Course I think Creed does that do anyone, lol. Really like position of the head and his look though.

And Spike...that's so sad!! Really good scene though. Such basics poses, but it just really tells the scene so easily, really nice job.

~Barb

[James]

Casity - Cool. Pencils are good. A lot going on there and very stylised!
Spike - LOL. First of all as the picture downloaded I thought he was begging offering her money... which paints a rather different picture.. ;) Yes that is a nice idea. Poor guy. Feel for him, but if it's not to be, it's not to be..
BYO - *Pats the baseball king on the head* That's a tough one. Face matches the suggested mood. It works!

[Outlander00]

Casity - Great line work... But the text just blocks everything...

Spike04 - Ouch... Thats all I got to say... Ouch!

B Y O - And here I got my best ideas from listening to Creed :p He's deffinately has a look, so you succeeded in what you were aiming at... Good job.

[SilverKnight]

Otherwise known as, "Crap I'm doing a lot of art for this thing..."

http://worldzone.net/fineart/silverknight//pics/gm/letgo.jpg

It's a departure from my normal style, but I did everything in here on purpose. I didn't want to just draw a pretty picture or anything; I wanted to convey a point, and I wanted to use everything I had to make that point. The colors are muted and the background lacks detail and is fuzzy. Well, when someone you love more than life itself kicks the bucket, life tends to lose its color of focus, no? :D

Yeah, well, anyway, ignore me. Took me a total of 45 minutes to do all together, so yay me.

[Outlander00]

Actually... I like this MORE than your other one, SK. It looks very spontaneous and convey's the emotions more... The colors are wonderful as well. Its a keeper! :D

[TimTwoFace]

Hey SK, that's a great pic. It's very moody in its blurred look and muted colours. You oughta draw in that different style more often! :)

-Tim

[James]

That's very interesting! I like it. Lose unfocused and a departure - perhaps sometimes that's the most important part of all. I my post a picture tomorrow which was a doodle that certainly was a departure for myself which is themed for V Day... :)

[Kylewayne]

*Stabs everyone for making more than one pic* :D

Don't mind me just passing by *sticks out tongue*

[Casity]

I loved the shadding Batman Year One. *Whew* Great job!

[Casity]

(Ooops, didn't wait for the whole page to download, so I couldn't see this.) Outlander, I wanted the text to block it. The style is old, and the guy jumping wasn't too important *Hides from Geo*. The two kissing are. Heh.

Then SilverKnight: You made awesome skies! That is always my total fav, of all your work. The sky is so wonderfully well done. It adds so much!

[James]

Originally posted by Kylewayne
*Stabs everyone for making more than one pic* :D

Don't mind me just passing by *sticks out tongue*

I was going to post another tomorrow, but I think I'll put it in a seperate thread with that remark.... :p

*stab*

[Barb Gordon]

wow SK, that's just so simply beautiful! Such a sad image, but it's all drawn so perfectly and it's really touching. I had missed yours Casity, very interesting! The text does kinda throw me off, but it's cute, and I really like the sketches - nice job! I cannot believe how many images we have!!!

~Barb

[Kylewayne]

SpikeJet143 that drawing of yours is so cute! I like how you drew Haruka and Michuru (I think that is her japanese name). I like your first attempt to draw a couple. Believe me for a first time you draw better than my friends who have no artistic talents.

SK, you must have a lot of time on your hands girl! Whatever you draw ROCKS! *Gives SK more stuff to do...ummm don't worry I,ll think of something. :D

SJJ you may post your pic. I will not stab you I promise^^

[TimTwoFace]

Awww man, now I'm scared to post my next pic, Kylie darlin'! I care NOT to be stabbed again. :p

-Tim

[James]

Originally posted by Kylewayne
SpikeJet143 that drawing of yours is so cute! I like how you drew Haruka and Michuru (I think that is her japanese name). I like your first attempt to draw a couple. Believe me for a first time you draw better than my friends who have no artistic talents.

SK, you must have a lot of time on your hands girl! Whatever you draw ROCKS! *Gives SK more stuff to do...ummm don't worry I,ll think of something. :D

SJJ you may post your pic. I will not stab you I promise^^

Too late - I've posted it as a seperate thread. I don't want it included in the comp anyway - it's just for fun!

[Casity]

Originally posted by Barb Gordon
wow SK, that's just so simply beautiful! Such a sad image, but it's all drawn so perfectly and it's really touching. I had missed yours Casity, very interesting! The text does kinda throw me off, but it's cute, and I really like the sketches - nice job! I cannot believe how many images we have!!!

~Barb


*Shakes head confused* Now you all have me confused! Hehehehe.

The two jumping, Agent Red Mad Cow (The girl) and Black Camo Socks (The boy AKA Geo) are fighting two evil agents that I cut out, so you just see them jumping and kicking really.

The girl in the background is their (the two jumping Agents) partner, and she is kissing an Evil Agent. She is what we call fraternizing with the enemy. *Grins*

There is a head at the bottom, which is another person I cut out, and she was beating down some other guy. So you are just seeing a tiny, tiny section of a peice of art. *Sigh*

The words kind of block Mad Cow and Camo Socks, becuase I don't want you to care about them. The main focus is the kissing couple.

I said I wanted the text to block them because my scanner is broken, and I couldn't post a more recent art work of mine, and the style is old, and not as good as I can do.

If that doesn't explain it, make up a story that works *grins and winks*. It doesn't matter really.

Thanks for the complements. Got to run.

-Casity

[TimTwoFace]

Hey all, I finally finished my "new" pic for this thread.

Tim Leighton pic, #310
"Love is...Giving in to Your Better Half"

Love is...Part 3 (http://www33.brinkster.com/timtwoface/Two-Cry.html)

-Tim

[James]

It's the small things that make the picture and the piece which really grabs me is Tim's-er I mean Harvey's tie! The folded look at the colours really work.

The line work on the coat as well as the firm form of the Bat are also rather effective. Nice idea, and - as we expect no less from Tim - some great colours to dance in front of our eyes.

[Casity]

Ack, what do you use to color?! That was great! You don't use colored pencils do you? The coloring was wonderful!

I liked the close up approach. That pic was great! Poor Harvey, I would be crying too if I had Two Face always there to bother me.

It's so sad.

[TimTwoFace]

Wow, even my cruddy pictures (I consider this one mediocre, but hey) still get praise cuz of my colouring. I didn't realize it was that great - I mean, I like it, but worthy of this much praise? It's really flattering. Thank you, you too. :)

And Casity, I do only use pencil crayons and felt markers. That's about it. All the non-primary colours you see there are just from mixing and overlapping; believe me, I didn't learn all my colour combinations over night. :D

-Tim

[Casity]

*Whistles* crayons are heck to use for me, never thought that they could work out to look so nice. Usually they run outta lines and then they smudge.

[Outlander00]

Originally posted by TimTwoFace
And Casity, I do only use pencil crayons and felt markers. That's about it. All the non-primary colours you see there are just from mixing and overlapping; believe me, I didn't learn all my colour combinations over night. :D

Argh, and I thought my girlfriend was the only one who called them pencil crayons! :p

btw, Casity, he means colored pencils. Pencil crayons are a Canadian term, apparently :p

[Casity]

Originally posted by Outlander00
Argh, and I thought my girlfriend was the only one who called them pencil crayons! :p

btw, Casity, he means colored pencils. Pencil crayons are a Canadian term, apparently :p


Ahhh, exuse my ignorance for that moment *grins* I was wondering how he did it so wonderfully. *Heh* Oops. Pencil Crayons, never heard that before. Now we all know where I am from. *Winks*

Anyhow, its still really good.

[Bic]

Well, like my hero TimTwoFace, here is my third entry for the "Love is..."contest. Going for a comedic slant, but with Bats that's practically impossible.

Enjoy!

http://bicworks.com/graphics/art/vm-loveis3.jpg

Everyone is pumping out some really nice images for this contest. And such a wide range of styles and subjects, ta boot, it's goona be tough ta choose favourites.

[Barb Gordon]

...lmao! oh my gosh that is so funny and very tongue in cheek. Another amazing job Bic! Can I kill you yet? Your amazing artwork is really starting to bug me *graps rope* really it is :p Love the images in the mirror and even the back of Robin's head!

~Barb

[Patrick Bateman]

Very cool, Bic!

My next one is a basic reworking of a scene from "Perchance to Dream" (meaning I gave them happier facial expressions :p )

So without further ado, Love is...

... Playful (http://groups.msn.com/TravisArtwork/shoebox.msnw?action=ShowPhoto&PhotoID=4)

[jeffrey 228]

Bic, now that is one pic that will learn your past mistakes, very nive on the drawing, coloring, and design on that pic, it is also a bit funny too. :p

[TimTwoFace]

Casity: YEP! "Pencil crayons" are a Canadian term. I don't know why, because "Coloured Pencils" (note the hidden "U") makes sense, too. Oh well. Diversity of cultures is a good thing. :D

Bic: Very nice! That's the sort of tongue and cheek stuff that would make me proud. :D Love that soap.

BYO: Also very nice. I love how you draw the characters - they're spot on. The colours are nice, too. And it's nice to see Selena happy once in a while - hell, sometimes even Bruce seems to be happier more often. :D

-Tim

[James]

*kills Bic before anyone else gets the chance* :D Well it had to be done before he wins EVERY month... twice! ;) Very good mate. I could imagine Bats doing that to Tim...

Nice BYO. Bold outlines, good colours and cool likeness to Bruce (who is a tough one to draw)

Thumbs.... up!

[Outlander00]

Bic - Very funny and just wierd to seeing that... The details also make it that much more consistent :)

BYO - awwww... Very cute. :) Though, at first, it look like she put a sock on his head :p

[Casity]

BIC! You need to draw more. Send your art work in all over, and draw more Tim! That is the main point, we should all draw more Timmy! *Hee-hee* I loved it, and it was wonderful, not what I expected, but twice as good and better!

BYO: You have talent. *Grins* Now that we know you can draw the older version of Bruce Timm's Bat, can you draw the newer one? Plus Batman Beyond. *Winks* I know the answer, it was great and cute! I always have loved Catwomen! That reminds me of Perchance a dream, was that the episode? I am not sure, I was never old Batman.

Keep it up!



Coulor, color, colour. Dang, I am a Hoosier, to me it's all the same! You say Bologna like it should be, I say Bologna like it sounds. *Grins*

[Enrique]

ok, so i bit the bullet and started a 2nd image... but it's still in progress, so i'll post a link instead of the image here.

http://enriquegarcia.net/gallery/hulkbet.jpg

i dunno if it works for this month without the title i picked out, "love is... protection".

[jeffrey 228]

Well, Protection does have it's good points, very nice pic. :)

[James]

Wow - that IS stunning. I love it! It has such perfect linework. So professional *envy*. The stance, the power, the linework... did I mention the linework? Fantastic!

[Outlander00]

Very clean and professional professional looking, Enrique...

Theres not much else to say about it... Other than I dig it :D

[Casity]

Aww, not only is it cute, it's really good! Someone obviously knows how to use those shading pencils. *Throws mine out the window and into the snow*

I am not into The Hulk, so maybe there is a hidden story that I don't know of, but... what's the story? What's happening? I wanted to find out, some of the others explain themselves, but this is hidden to me! *Grins*

-Casity

[TimTwoFace]

Hey Enrique, never been a huge fan of the Hulk, but DAMN, that looks good. The line work especially - it looks like you stole it right out of a comic book. (Did you? ;)) Seriously, that's great stuff. I just hope that Hulk not smash. :)

-Tim

[Pyro]

Great pics everyone. I'm trying to get one in before the deadline. to many to comment on so I'll only comment on the most recent.
Enrique- love it! There is so much detail. Casity, I think that Hulk is protecting his wife, Betty. I think that's her name. But I don't know that much of the Hulk either.
BYO- I like your coloring and you did a good job on the BT style. Bruce really looks happy.
Bic- Great pic. I like the way you used green to highlight Robins black, It looks nice and reminds you of the comic version. I don't quite get your pic though. Did Robin say Love is a certain s word and then Batman make him wash his mouth out with soap. Anyway, it's funny.

[Patrick Bateman]

I don't quite get your pic though. Did Robin say Love is a certain s word and then Batman make him wash his mouth out with soap.
Well, what I got out of it was that Robin said he was in love, and Batman made him wash his mouth out for it. :D Either/or is funnier than heck. :)

[Enrique]

Originally posted by Casity
Aww, not only is it cute, it's really good! Someone obviously knows how to use those shading pencils. *Throws mine out the window and into the snow*

I am not into The Hulk, so maybe there is a hidden story that I don't know of, but... what's the story? What's happening? I wanted to find out, some of the others explain themselves, but this is hidden to me! *Grins*

-Casity

err, uhh... you might wanna get your pencils outta the snow, cuz that's not a pencil drawing :P it's an ink drawing, originally on 11x14" paper, so shrinking it down to the size you see reduces the line width... soo.. yea...
as for backstory, pyromaniac got it. the basics is bruce banner (hulk's human ego) and betty ross are a couple, but betty's father is an army general that is constantly attacking the hulk. so, in true comic style, betty often finds herself in the middle of trouble. you won't see it until i color it, but what's happening in the pic is the hulk is blocking an explosion from betty.

[Casity]

Originally posted by Enrique
err, uhh... you might wanna get your pencils outta the snow, cuz that's not a pencil drawing :P it's an ink drawing, originally on 11x14" paper, so shrinking it down to the size you see reduces the line width... soo.. yea...
as for backstory, pyromaniac got it. the basics is bruce banner (hulk's human ego) and betty ross are a couple, but betty's father is an army general that is constantly attacking the hulk. so, in true comic style, betty often finds herself in the middle of trouble. you won't see it until i color it, but what's happening in the pic is the hulk is blocking an explosion from betty.

Ahhh, ok, thanks for telling me. It kinda helps to know, ya' know? It's cute and well drawn. Even though I don't know much about The Hulk, I still think that is one of my favs!

I hope you show us the colored version.

My pencils are staying in the snow, I hate 'em. Ink or not....



Then That Love is a Four Letter Word, Bic said &*^% is a four letter word, meaning Tim probably cussed.

Heh, would Batman just make him wash him mouth out becuase he was in love? I guess the Bat could be really mean and all! *Winks*

[Enrique]

okie day... here she be, in 24-bit color...

"Love is... protection"

http://enriquegarcia.net/gallery/hulkbetty.jpg

[Barb Gordon]

wow Enrique, that's just stunning! The colors are so detailed and rich, and it's a very action orientated pic. The girl is good, but I'm just floored with Hulk. His dimensions, pose, facial expression, shading, coloring, everything!

~Barb

[Patrick Bateman]

I'm just going to say "kick ass!", because I'm at a loss for words. That's stunning, man!

[Casity]

Hey! You did that and did that fast!

My fav. part is the explosion! It's neat how you did the colors! Especially the little flames coming off!

The only question, (I know, I am such a newbie here) is... this is for anyone. Silver Knight was cool enough to tell me about her paint program and all. But, I have a program right now, it's a gimme crappy one. I am planning to download a nicer one like adobe shop 6.0

For the nicer programs, do you color it bit by bit, or can you like, just fill it in! I don't get how you can be so fast. For me, it takes forever just to color the simplest thing.

Do you have to download it or can you buy it? My computer is also a gimme that my brother built for me for Christmas two years back... sloooow. So it would take me weeks to download, if people will even let me do that.

Enrique's caught me thought. How is it done?! Should i just get it and learn, or can anyone help?

(I am sorry for all the questions you guys. I know it's annoying!)

-Casity

[Galaxia]

Enrique - AWESOME drawing, man! It's so vibrant and powerful - I love it I love it :D

Aaaahh, I'm redeeming myself for my less-than perfect Haruka/Michiru picture that I did last week. This entry of mine is called: "Love is...Patient". This picture is based on a personal experience (one of which I am not at liberty to talk about, so don't ask me).

http://minichetinc.netfirms.com/Galaxia/patient.jpg

[jeffrey 228]

Looks very interesting SpikeJet, nice pic.

[TimTwoFace]

Hey Spike, nice stuff. I like this one more - the dimensions are a little funky, but the face of the woman is depicted wonderfully. What a great profile.

I like the inclusion of the coke - or booze - bottle on the ground. :D

-Tim

[Enrique]

I use Photoshop 5.5 for coloring, and I do it in layers. First I lay down the base colors (in the Hulk image's case, green, brown, blue and flesh) on a multiply layer. Then I add various layers depending on what I want (again in this case, I used color dodge and color burn for highlights and shadows, then some overlay for some more effect). The explosion is on it's own normal layer (masked).
Whether I work fast or not is subjective :p It took me a good... uh... 2-3 hours to color it (and about 2 hours to draw). My style is very painterly, I do a lot of "stroking and dabbing" with the brush, then do blurs and smudges as necessary, and I rarely use anything but the "rough" brushes (always halfway down the brushes menu, where few people look ;) ). I rarely use filters.


Originally posted by Casity
Hey! You did that and did that fast!

My fav. part is the explosion! It's neat how you did the colors! Especially the little flames coming off!

The only question, (I know, I am such a newbie here) is... this is for anyone. Silver Knight was cool enough to tell me about her paint program and all. But, I have a program right now, it's a gimme crappy one. I am planning to download a nicer one like adobe shop 6.0

For the nicer programs, do you color it bit by bit, or can you like, just fill it in! I don't get how you can be so fast. For me, it takes forever just to color the simplest thing.

Do you have to download it or can you buy it? My computer is also a gimme that my brother built for me for Christmas two years back... sloooow. So it would take me weeks to download, if people will even let me do that.

Enrique's caught me thought. How is it done?! Should i just get it and learn, or can anyone help?

(I am sorry for all the questions you guys. I know it's annoying!)

-Casity

[Outlander00]

Enriqe - Very rich colors which adds to the original line work... I like! :)

SpikeJet - I agree with Tim, I like this one more. It looks like you spent more time with this one. Good job :)

[James]

Great Enrique! While I adore this one, I did think the pencil one was simply stunning!

Nice idea Spikejet - I can see choosing this month is going to be very, very, very hard!

[Salvor]

SpikeJet: Good drawing. You tried to convey a feeling and it works. If I had to make crits, I'd say perspective is a little funky.

Enrique: very effective. The pencil drawing works really well.

[Enrique]

it's not pencil!!! argh... i've got to start writing this stuff on the image, not the post... :p

[Casity]

Originally posted by Enrique
it's not pencil!!! argh... i've got to start writing this stuff on the image, not the post... :p

*Laughs*

Thanks for the help! And you won't guess what I found last night! I was hooking up my mom's scanner on her computer, and noticed a photo shop! *Cheers* It's an older version, but still, it's better than none.

Now just come back to me in a few years and I'll tell you how good I am *winks*.

Thanks for all the help, and SpikeJet, great job! Hmm, personal stor,y eh? Hehehe, nice coloring, didja' know that for colored pencils, if you want to make them look a little more professional, then get some old number 2 pencil and use the eraser to blur it together?

Um, not all the colors of course, like the blue, blur it, then clean the eraser, then do it again for another color!

Maybe I just have crappy pencil erasers, but it helps me!

Can't wait to see what everyone else has!

-Casity

[Alaskanbullworm]

Here is my new one from Clone High, I don't know if I should color it or not. Should I do colored pencils?

Anyway, this is about Joan of Arc and what she hopes for in a relationship from Abe. It's called "Love is Forbidden".

http://images.deviantart.com/large/indyart/indymisc/Clone_High_Dream.gif

[Casity]

Awesome Patrick.

Go for the coloring

[James]

Yep! Colouring is essential in most cases (personally Enrique's was mindblowing with or without but, hey, there is an exception to almost every rule). I think it could brighten up a neat idea! (Yikes I said neat - you Americans are currupting me! :) )

[Alaskanbullworm]

Allrighty, I made a colored version.:)

http://images.deviantart.com/large/indyart/indymisc/Colored_Clone_High_Dream.gif

[Galaxia]

Nice one, Patrick! :D The colored version looks a lot better :)

[Nightflower]

Love is....sometimes clumsy.

http://www.sixies.net/users/nightflower/tom_kayla.jpg

Come on! Who's been here before? :D

Two characters of mine, Kayla and Tom. As a bit of background information, Kayla is not human- she's genetically engineered. Tom has a not-so-subtle crush on her, and since she's spent most of her life isolated from people, she doesn't really know how to handle it.

In the middle of CG-ing it, but don't know when it'll be done.

[James]

Looks far brighter Patrick - great. Nice soft colours.

Ooooh, NF, what have we here.. :) Looks nice in pencil, if you hadn't already done a pencil I would be half tempted to suggest leaving it as it's got a lovely gentle fluid feel to it - but I am interested to see a colour version as well.. :)

Anyway, what is this? TwoEntriesperPersonMonth, erm month?

[Outlander00]

Originally posted by SJJ
Looks far brighter Patrick - great. Nice soft colours.

Ooooh, NF, what have we here.. :) Looks nice in pencil, if you hadn't already done a pencil I would be half tempted to suggest leaving it as it's got a lovely gentle fluid feel to it - but I am interested to see a colour version as well.. :)

Anyway, what is this? TwoEntriesperPersonMonth, erm month?

I've noticed that :p Does this mean I have to go back and do another one now? :p

Man, Frozen is gonna be upset with us :p

[Frozen]

Originally posted by Outlander00


Man, Frozen is gonna be upset with us :p

Hell yeah, I'm never speak to any of you again. I hate you all... ;)

[James]

Aw, not the cold shoulder again..... :rolleyes:

[Frozen]

Originally posted by SJJ
Aw, not the cold shoulder again..... :rolleyes:

Yeah, you guys are on thin ice indeed... :D

[SilverKnight]

Aaaaaahhhhh! Bad puns! Die die die!

>eye twitches<

Nice piccies, all.

[Salvor]

lol all your puns remind me of 'Batman & Robin''s very... "witty" dialogue!

[TimTwoFace]

Awww touche, their puns aren't half as good as mine!

*LOOKS THROUGH LIST OF MY PERSONAL PUNS*

Dang...I got nothin'. I'll get back two ya on that.

*SCAMPERS OFF*

-Tim

[Outlander00]

Hey man, cool it with the puns! :D

[Casity]

Originally posted by Outlander00
Hey man, cool it with the puns! :D

Agreed, has anyone read Batman Sucks Forever? It's full of those and is the funniest fanfiction I have ever read! (I am a huge Batman fan, so don't get me wrong, it's just poking fun with the movies!)

NightFlower *sighs* Why?! You know, I give up. You all are just a little to good for me. I liked the sketch, hehehe. I think that the reason I have trouble is that I am so serious about the smallest line. It has to be dark, so when I mess up I can't erase it. I noticed that you didn't take that to thought all that much, which was awesome! Its cool, and maybe ya' will color it like SJJ suggested! (Um, brighten up a neat idea? *Winks* The word neat may be American, but the rest of the sentance confused me! How can you brighten up an idea?) *Grins*

[Patrick Bateman]

Anyway, what is this? TwoEntriesperPersonMonth, erm month?
Or in some cases three...

*HIDES*

:D