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Magpie · Posted: Wed Apr 25, 2001 5:51 pm

Hey people,

Just posting a page I did for an upcoming issue(#8) of Steampunk. I'll try'n post more stuff soon, but this place is crazy right now!

For larger:
http://www.anticz.com/images/OtherWeirdness/STP_8_11RGBBig.jpg

Thanks,

kombosagi · Posted: Wed Apr 25, 2001 6:01 pm

nicely done, but it takes a while to get what's going on in the pic with all that action.

Blitz · Posted: Wed Apr 25, 2001 6:28 pm

Yah, more steampunk....I like that stuff.

I just found some back issues from a comic store so I was able to get a chance to look at them, Im glad theres more.

Good work,
Have Fun,
Stay cool,
Dont play with steam,

Blitz

sacrelicious · Posted: Wed Apr 25, 2001 6:50 pm

There's so much going on, and the tones are so similar, that it's kind of hard to make out what's going on. But I like this a lot all the same.

black_fish · Posted: Wed Apr 25, 2001 6:57 pm

I think there are some issues both with the values and the color. There is no real sense of light, except for the shadows inked, and the colors are not used to isolate and define shapes (especially the characters). Vlaues and colors should lead the eye on all the important elements of the picture. here the eye wanders, get lost, and the overall effect is almost abstract. I know that the intricate pencils don't help but...
The result is very busy, very monochromatic and quite unnatractive I would say. I don't like it.

kohse · Posted: Wed Apr 25, 2001 7:45 pm

Beautiful work James. I love the knock out on the blade.

Magpie · Posted: Wed Apr 25, 2001 8:02 pm

Yes, I agree with you on some points.

The book is supposed to have a monochromatic feel to it, it's supposed to be a bleak world somewhat void of color.

If I had the chance now I might darken the buildings a bit, to boost contrast, but the line art tended to get lost with that.

Issues to resolve as I get better.

Thanks for the comments!

A.Buttle · member Member # Joined: 20 Mar 2000 Posts: 1724

Maybe it could be bigger? I can hardly see what's going on.

nova · Posted: Wed Apr 25, 2001 8:22 pm

That's insane

Lots to look at. Your eye just keeps wandering. The hanging strings of light are a nice touch too.

Only thing, though.. maybe you could outline foreground action thicker that background stuff; it would make the image easier to understand.

TheMilkMan · Posted: Wed Apr 25, 2001 8:34 pm

..Hey I think it looks nice magpie...hey man where you been have not seen you in a long time ..good to have you posting again...

[ April 26, 2001: Message edited by: TheMilkMan ]

::Dino:: · Posted: Wed Apr 25, 2001 8:35 pm

I would have to agree with all points made by black_fish. By that reasoning and after viewing the large version I must say I don't like it very much either. I hope you don't take offense to my comment or consider this an attack on your artistic ability in any way because that is not my intent. I find Bachalo's artwork is confusing enough as is and your colouring doesn't help much in terms of relating or translating the concept of the piece. In my opinion the colour work on this piece is much weaker than your previously posted material, which I personally liked much more simply because it added more emotion and readability to the linework, things that seem to be lacking in this particular work. In my most humble opinion of course

swampbug · Posted: Wed Apr 25, 2001 8:38 pm

Awesome picture, just..., Ohh my god, my.... brain... is going... it EXxxxxplode !!! hehe :P

Thats the best thing though. Makes me want to look at it for a while.

-tom

Sc00p- · Posted: Wed Apr 25, 2001 8:58 pm

Chris Bachalo is a genius.
Nice colour job of course, no negative comments here.

Bishop_Six · Posted: Wed Apr 25, 2001 9:11 pm

So much going on... brain ceasing functions... just what exactly is the definition of steampunk?

Magpie · Posted: Wed Apr 25, 2001 10:22 pm

Point taken :

ino::

I don't take anything personal. I'm growing as an artist. Not convinced I've arrived.

Separation of the artwork is something that I work on from page to page, and results do vary

I wish they could all be perfect!

Rinaldo · Posted: Wed Apr 25, 2001 10:52 pm

very nice Magpie!

I liked the colouring on 7 as well. Damn Steampunk rocks=)

Glondus · Posted: Thu Apr 26, 2001 12:07 am

Always loved Steampunk... but Ive always felt the pages are so daaamned cluttered... allthough I guess thats part of the charm.. wonder what it would look like without your awesome colors... heh. Always thought that Fausts blade, since its glowing, should shed some orangeish light upon things.... Ah well. Awesome, anyway

Chapel · member Member # Joined: 18 Mar 2000 Posts: 1930

Nice work James. Pretty consistant with the style Bad@$$ used before you. I've been doing some quick fixes to help the depth and focus in my book. If you are interested drop me an email and we can talk shop.

neebhore · Posted: Thu Apr 26, 2001 10:20 am

Personally i think it's pretty cool.

darkgoth · Posted: Thu Apr 26, 2001 12:18 pm

wow! That piece is seriously tight! Great work!

Seraphire · Posted: Thu Apr 26, 2001 5:41 pm

Not alot to add...

I do like the color choices. Green sky looks nice.

Would say the buildings grey is all too similar.

All-in-all, I like your work, James. Very nice. I'm not dissappointed with you taking over Steampunk.

Cos · Posted: Thu Apr 26, 2001 6:36 pm

kool stuff man

Magpie · Posted: Thu Apr 26, 2001 11:19 pm

Thanks for the comments everyone!

That's super cool!

natec · Posted: Thu Apr 26, 2001 11:57 pm

Jamez,

Ahh, now I see what you were up to

I like this one, but I want to see more new stuff...get off your arse...

I really like seeing the before and after of these pages...the line art before color put to it. Its also interesting to see any notes you recieve before hand and then the final coloring...cool to see what you are given and how it comes together. Not to mention the time frame you crank these things out in a professional environment. Its just been a real eye opener for me and may benefit others if you can do that...

-n

Morbid Guy · Posted: Fri Apr 27, 2001 8:01 am

This is some really nice work.

Chapel · member Member # Joined: 18 Mar 2000 Posts: 1930

Magpie: I sent you an email with my suggestions and a touched-up pic. I'd post it, but I'm having trouble getting to my ftp account and I'd probably get laughed at anyway. You could post it if you wanted to though.

eric_morrell · Posted: Fri Apr 27, 2001 8:27 pm

Are you also Anticz or do you just share a website?

Magpie · Posted: Sat Apr 28, 2001 8:14 pm

quote:
Originally posted by eric_morrell:
Are you also Anticz or do you just share a website?

Anticz(aka mike brown) kindly let me use his site 'cause I'm way too busy these days to get my own one running.

PS Thanks Mike!