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Topic: It Came from Outer Space |
amichaels
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Views: 3338
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Forum: Gallery/Finished Work Posted: Tue Dec 14, 2004 11:30 am Subject: It Came from Outer Space |
He's referring to porn, not the actual Flash Gordon movie. |
Topic: It Came from Outer Space |
amichaels
Replies: 6
Views: 3338
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Forum: Gallery/Finished Work Posted: Sun Dec 12, 2004 11:00 am Subject: It Came from Outer Space |
I've posted this a couple of other places, but without any real constructive criticism. I'm hoping to see more of that here.
Inked drawing colored in Painter.
http://www.megapathdsl.net/~amichae ... |
Topic: it's really finished this time. and i like the outcome |
amichaels
Replies: 7
Views: 2877
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Forum: Gallery/Finished Work Posted: Fri Jul 16, 2004 6:46 am Subject: it's really finished this time. and i like the outcome |
My advice would be before picking up painting complex figures, to practice drawing the figure from life. I think it's one of the most important things an artist can do. When I was taking basic drawing ... |
Topic: WIP Psi Warrior, Help painting metal? |
amichaels
Replies: 7
Views: 3042
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Forum: Work in Progress Posted: Thu Jul 08, 2004 7:07 am Subject: WIP Psi Warrior, Help painting metal? |
Thanks for the help.  |
Topic: WIP Psi Warrior, Help painting metal? |
amichaels
Replies: 7
Views: 3042
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Forum: Work in Progress Posted: Wed Jul 07, 2004 7:59 am Subject: WIP Psi Warrior, Help painting metal? |
I really like how the overpaint came out. I am not sure what techniques you used to come up with that result though. Any tips? |
Topic: WIP Psi Warrior, Help painting metal? |
amichaels
Replies: 7
Views: 3042
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Forum: Work in Progress Posted: Tue Jul 06, 2004 9:42 am Subject: WIP Psi Warrior, Help painting metal? |
So here I am working on coloring this sketch, but I am having trouble finding a method to paint metal that looks good. Any suggestions on technique? Overpaints welcome. Thanks in advance.
http://ww ... |
Topic: Art schools in Seattle area? Need some advice |
amichaels
Replies: 3
Views: 1854
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Forum: Digital Art Discussion Posted: Mon Jun 28, 2004 6:02 am Subject: Art schools in Seattle area? Need some advice |
UW has a good art program for a University. My stepmom got her bachelors degree there. |
Topic: The Speedpainting Thread (IV) |
amichaels
Replies: 40861
Views: 26872000
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Forum: Gallery/Finished Work Posted: Mon Jun 28, 2004 5:56 am Subject: The Speedpainting Thread (IV) |
Yep. It's the right hand of Michelangelo's "David". |
Topic: first digital coloring |
amichaels
Replies: 3
Views: 1719
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Forum: Work in Progress Posted: Wed Jun 23, 2004 8:18 am Subject: first digital coloring |
Are you using the burn tool to do shadows? It kind of looks like it. |
Topic: Devaluing of professional artists and designers |
amichaels
Replies: 31
Views: 17301
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Forum: Digital Art Discussion Posted: Fri Jun 04, 2004 8:20 am Subject: Devaluing of professional artists and designers |
lol. Apparently I'm a hooker of the art world...
Seriously though. I love art and I'm going to keep producing it regardless of whether or not it ever makes me a dime. But I won't pass us any opport ... |
Topic: Question about Painter8 |
amichaels
Replies: 7
Views: 2848
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Forum: Digital Art Discussion Posted: Thu Jun 03, 2004 8:39 pm Subject: Question about Painter8 |
I just prefer to do it in Photoshop. I am not sure if it is just simpler, or if the Photoshop interface makes me think it is.  |
Topic: WIP: Some kind of girl.. (no longer nudity :) |
amichaels
Replies: 4
Views: 2203
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Forum: Work in Progress Posted: Thu Jun 03, 2004 10:14 am Subject: WIP: Some kind of girl.. (no longer nudity :) |
I think a bit of contrast between light and dark would help too. |
Topic: Devaluing of professional artists and designers |
amichaels
Replies: 31
Views: 17301
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Forum: Digital Art Discussion Posted: Thu Jun 03, 2004 8:09 am Subject: Devaluing of professional artists and designers |
On the flip side, I can see why some artists might work for much less, or for free. If you're trying to break into a difficult business in the art world, getting your work out there any way you can is ... |
Topic: Question about Painter8 |
amichaels
Replies: 7
Views: 2848
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Forum: Digital Art Discussion Posted: Thu Jun 03, 2004 8:04 am Subject: Question about Painter8 |
It depends on how you go about the process of doing the cell shading I think, that determins which program you use for it. I use Photoshop for that to do cel shading and flatting because I like the se ... |
Topic: Help with portfolio please! |
amichaels
Replies: 3
Views: 1579
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Forum: Digital Art Discussion Posted: Thu Jun 03, 2004 8:00 am Subject: Help with portfolio please! |
If you're looking to find an acceptable way to show a portfolio, having the prints reproduced as slides works too and is probably going to give you a better quality reproduction than taking pics with ... |
Topic: Without Meaning |
amichaels
Replies: 4
Views: 2183
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Forum: Gallery/Finished Work Posted: Sat Nov 29, 2003 9:47 am Subject: Without Meaning |
Well, I like the color and composition especially with the colored one, and I think you've definately achieved what you were setting out to say. I too am frustrated by people and their abstract photos ... |
Topic: Chainmail? |
amichaels
Replies: 5
Views: 1946
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Forum: Digital Art Discussion Posted: Wed Oct 22, 2003 8:45 am Subject: Chainmail? |
I asked that question here not too long ago as well. Never did get an answer myself. I am still experimenting. |
Topic: The Speedpainting Thread (IV) |
amichaels
Replies: 40861
Views: 26872000
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Forum: Gallery/Finished Work Posted: Fri Oct 10, 2003 11:31 am Subject: The Speedpainting Thread (IV) |
Bah! I refuse to believe digital art will completely replace all art done in traditional media..*clutches pencil tightly* |
Topic: Critisizms? |
amichaels
Replies: 9
Views: 3311
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Forum: Work in Progress Posted: Wed Oct 08, 2003 8:49 pm Subject: Critisizms? |
Also, I think your colors on the first one are a little grainy, a higher resolution might help? Also, painting on a more neutral color like a medium grey or beige is important if you want your colors ... |
Topic: Draw Club #25: Death |
amichaels
Replies: 51
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Forum: Gallery/Finished Work Posted: Wed Oct 08, 2003 9:28 am Subject: Draw Club #25: Death |
There is a version of Death who is a hot chick. Here's a picture. She is from Neil Gaiman's Sandman comic series.
http://megapathdsl.net/~amichaels/death.jpg |
Topic: Once more, artrenewal & good/bad art |
amichaels
Replies: 85
Views: 42360
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Forum: Digital Art Discussion Posted: Sun Sep 28, 2003 10:32 am Subject: Once more, artrenewal & good/bad art |
I can agree with that take on bad art. |
Topic: Once more, artrenewal & good/bad art |
amichaels
Replies: 85
Views: 42360
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Forum: Digital Art Discussion Posted: Fri Sep 26, 2003 9:29 pm Subject: Once more, artrenewal & good/bad art |
From what I know of history, a lot of early art, like cave paintings and whatnot, weren't just recording what they saw and did. They were telling stories. My favorite pieces of art speak to the soul. ... |
Topic: Neverwinter Nights Portrait - crits pls! |
amichaels
Replies: 13
Views: 5936
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Forum: Work in Progress Posted: Mon Sep 15, 2003 10:10 am Subject: Neverwinter Nights Portrait - crits pls! |
I've used india ink before in working with Rapidograph pens. It's kind of scary at first since india ink is so dark, if you make a mistake it's tough to fix. But the ink is really dark, which I like. ... |
Topic: Neverwinter Nights Portrait - crits pls! |
amichaels
Replies: 13
Views: 5936
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Forum: Work in Progress Posted: Sun Sep 14, 2003 5:24 pm Subject: Neverwinter Nights Portrait - crits pls! |
I'm really looking forward to seeing this when it's finished. I would like to see more detail on the leather vambrace likein the sketch though, I am a fan of swirly designs. |
Topic: My knight ----anatomy studies---- /first painting done/ |
amichaels
Replies: 14
Views: 4340
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Forum: Work in Progress Posted: Sun Sep 14, 2003 8:37 am Subject: My knight ----anatomy studies---- /first painting done/ |
If you do decide to modify the second one and go with it, you should have her choke up on that sword a bit. While most actual swords aren't heavy, (3-6 lb tops) holding it like that puts a lot of stre ... |
Topic: WIP-Spiderman Updated |
amichaels
Replies: 7
Views: 2248
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Forum: Work in Progress Posted: Sun Sep 14, 2003 8:34 am Subject: WIP-Spiderman Updated |
I'm not feeling ambitious enough to change the webslinging hand at the moment, mostly because I would have to redraw quite a bit around it as well. I have been playing with it though and I realize the ... |
Topic: Okay here it is - comments plz (lightly veiled nudity) |
amichaels
Replies: 6
Views: 3309
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Forum: Gallery/Finished Work Posted: Sun Sep 14, 2003 8:27 am Subject: Okay here it is - comments plz (lightly veiled nudity) |
I really like the muted reflection on the shield. Looks excellent! Is it for one of Silver Ravenwolf's books? |
Topic: My knight ----anatomy studies---- /first painting done/ |
amichaels
Replies: 14
Views: 4340
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Forum: Work in Progress Posted: Sat Sep 13, 2003 1:47 pm Subject: My knight ----anatomy studies---- /first painting done/ |
Actually, I think the legs on the last sketch are really wierd. Like they aren't behaving correctly with how they are jutting out from the hips. I think the placement is excellent on the first two tho ... |
Topic: Pencil question |
amichaels
Replies: 37
Views: 14688
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Forum: Digital Art Discussion Posted: Sat Sep 13, 2003 8:33 am Subject: Pencil question |
Well, one of the things I was forced to do all the time with one art teacher I had for 3 years was do endless photo reproductions with various media. Basically, you take a photograph, and a larger pie ... |
Topic: Pencil question |
amichaels
Replies: 37
Views: 14688
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Forum: Digital Art Discussion Posted: Fri Sep 12, 2003 10:53 pm Subject: Pencil question |
A lot of times I'll not draw or sketch for a while and find that I am out of practice. So I just start doing loose figure doodles. Then I will draw just parts. Like a page of just noses from different ... |
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