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Blitz · Posted: Fri Jul 20, 2001 3:54 am

Hello..
Yes...well Its about time I posted a painting. After being away from it for a while I didnt know what to expect from my skills. Well, I did better than I ever have befor.
I am quite happy with the way this guy turned out.

A type of Monk/Wizard of the Trodell Race. Not many left of his kind but Brout Rodendell wonders the forests of the world surching for others of his kind. Always a step or two behind sitings of other Trodells Brout begens to doubt that he will ever find many of his race.

Brout Rodendell

This was about a 5-6 hour job..I think. Id be greatfull if you left me a line. =)
I am proud of this one. =)

Seeyas later Yall

Blitz

Cos · Posted: Fri Jul 20, 2001 3:58 am

great job on this, I like it. The intricate details on the chain is really cool too.

Socar MYLES · Posted: Fri Jul 20, 2001 4:05 am

Great fabric and skin, man--although, there does seem to be a little blurriness on the fabric right along the neck, where the lighter green meets the darker green. Doesn't really matter, though--this rules. I really love it. Don't forget to put it on Epilogue, too.

Just one little thing. I still think the eye could have more contrast, sharper highlights...to give it that icky, fishy wet look....

Jezebel · Posted: Fri Jul 20, 2001 6:07 am

Wow... very cool stuff blitz. The original sketch was intriguing enough, but this painting really brings the character to life. I agree with Socar about the eyes, they need a little more glossiness

Paint some more!

[edit: Just realized one more thing I wanted to point out

I think the weight of the fabric where it latches on with the chains would pull the fabric it's attached to more taut. Even the thinnest fabric has quite a bit of weight in that sense. I think if you do that, the fasteners will have less of the "floating" feel they have right now.]

[ July 20, 2001: Message edited by: Jezebel ]

Freddio · Posted: Fri Jul 20, 2001 6:15 am

that is really cool

this is one of my favs from all of your stuff

Rinaldo · Posted: Fri Jul 20, 2001 7:04 am

hola.

I've already said how much I like this one=)

the BG works nicely now.
some great values suggesting different surfaces. I really like the cloth and the texture on the face.

the eye could maybe have been better tho. looks a tad mishshapen and not really shiny.

great stuff man, keep it up=)

Jucas · Posted: Fri Jul 20, 2001 7:15 am

Wow!

I saw the sketch and I must say that this coloring really... um... enhances the drawing! Great coloring.

The one thing that bugs me about the drawing is the expression of the character, it seems like his brain has been scooped out and he's just a zombie or something...

-jono

nova · Posted: Fri Jul 20, 2001 8:50 am

Hi Lev -

Oh wow. That's really nice. (I told Darrin to tell you that too.. eheh) The lighting is really great too.. That fold towards the bottom of the pic, standing out a little more than the rest is awesome. I like how you've kept your style when it comes to coloring, but improved it so it looks prettier.. kind of developed it and refined it a bit. yeah. Only thing I'll say you should fix is the eye.. even though this is an odd character, I think the eye should be round.. it looks kind of flat right now.

yay!

Rinaldo · Posted: Fri Jul 20, 2001 9:23 am

I think this looks worse. lost some of the character. but my shot at doing (a much too shiny, quick and nasty) eye.

Blitz · Posted: Fri Jul 20, 2001 2:28 pm

Thanks guys.

Cos:Yah, Im real happy with how the chin turned out. Thanks man

Socar:Thank you so very much Socar. Yah, Im gana try and straten that eye out, and then maybe add to the colar to fix the cloak.

Jezebel:Thanks Jezebel, Yes the eye hehe. The cloth drapeing was intresting. I imagin the small outling gold aria as kind of a wire, Its kinda stiff holding its postition. Its hard to explain.

Freddio:Thanks Freddio, its one of my fave too hehe

Rin Tin Tin:Thanks for some of your input on the pic Rin. It helped a great deal. I am very happy you were impresed. I realy dig your stuff my friend.

Jucas:Beleve it or not I do have a reason why his mouth is kind of open like that. He is a big guy, and he has small nostrals, so due to the smallness of the nostrals on a Trodell they hang their mouth open a bit. Makes for easer breathing, especialy when doing alot of walking.

Nova:Thanks Curly. Yah, man o man you should have seen the cloth in the begining...BAD.hehe, I just kept working it over and working it over untill I was finaly happy with it. If anyone has any tutorials on painting cloth Im listning.

Thanks, this is a big step ahead in my art I think. I am very pleased and am ready to do sommore soon.
Bye

Blitz

Skeezer · Posted: Fri Jul 20, 2001 6:00 pm

Geez simps...

I don't know what to say except...and I think you'll like this...my sister's direct quote..."I didn't know Levi painted like you"

I said what do you mean

hehe...

Great job man, I love the design and the story, oh, and the chain, skin, fabric and color choice. Excellent man

-Skeez

Poprocksz · Posted: Fri Jul 20, 2001 6:35 pm

A nice improvement. I told you to change the eyes before ya posted it....never listen....hahaha....

Like the cloak and the moody atmosphere....later brother

Blitz · Posted: Sat Jul 21, 2001 6:36 pm

Thanks Skeezer...Thanks Poprocksz. Your oppinions mean alot.

Pop...I did change the eye from when you saw it but not enough though..sorry dood

Blitz

Mindsiphon · Posted: Sat Jul 21, 2001 7:47 pm

And you should be proud!

Very nice work. I think this is your best yet.

Only crit I have is what Rinaldo said about the eye.

This piece is so well done that I dont think it would make that much difference though.

Farwalker · Posted: Sat Jul 21, 2001 10:04 pm

Nice work! I have always enjoyed your unique characters Blitz.

This one is no different. The robe is very nicely painted. I prefer its loose more wide brushed approached then the more tight style done with the face. Just a small nit pick.

Your work keeps improving... keep it up!

Dryfire · Posted: Sat Jul 21, 2001 10:55 pm

NICE mam, i'm lovin it!

Flexible Elf · Posted: Sun Jul 22, 2001 9:56 am

Very cool Blitz. Definitely your most striking work. Those textures and lighting are great.

Painting is fun aint it?

-Flexible Elf

Enayla · Posted: Sun Jul 22, 2001 5:05 pm

Ooooooooooooooooooooooooo!!

Definitively your best yet! *Swoons*

faustgfx · Posted: Sun Jul 22, 2001 5:15 pm

too lazy to type anything. not on here anyway muwahahah.

verdict positive.

u2art · Posted: Sun Jul 22, 2001 10:38 pm

I dont believe it....you leave for like 2 weeks, then post this!?!? Why do you keep lying and saying you are no good, when you learn like a damn machine!!!!

So yeah, me likes!!! Damn dude, gettin good. I really really like the design on the cloak, AND the subtle low lighting...niiiice. My only real big crit is that his head lacks depth, kinda flat, but it still looks cool!!! damn, I am outta town, but when I came in and saw THAT, I had to log on and post.

Keep it up Levi, you seriously gonna be gooder:P

Art
arts art

Capt.FlushGarden · Posted: Mon Jul 23, 2001 3:03 am

Cool dude, absolutely gorgeus...boy I would like to kiss those lips! mmmmm

well, everything looks awesome...maybe the eye and the perspektive on the "beak" could be adjusted a little...good work, keep it up!!

Blitz · Posted: Tue Jul 24, 2001 1:15 am

raist: Thanks man...Thanks alot

Farwalker: Thanks man..Its always good to hear someone thinks your characters are unique.

Dryfire: Thanks

Flex: Yes Painting is fun. I dont know why I stoped for a spell. Thanks bro

Enalya: Good to see my painting made you do what I always do to yours..*swoon* hehe Thanks Linda

faus: I love you

Art: Thanks man...yah I noteced you were gone for a while. I appreciate you posting. I am a big fan of your stuff. And admire you even more for your ability to work with real paints. Your great man.

Cap: Thanks man..Im glad you like it. I could alow maybe one kiss on his lips for you...BUT THATS IT...and you have to do it when he is asleep..or he will kill you.

Thanks everyone.

Blitz

feebsaint · Posted: Fri Jul 27, 2001 4:25 pm

Wow, Blitz.... sorry it took me so long to reply to this image... it really kicks ACE. I can't believe how quickly you are getting better... and how much better, at that. Man, you're coming along swimmigly. The one thing I was going to comment on, was commented on, and then some... the eye thing. Looks like you have more than enough advice on that, though.

As a matter of personal opinion, I'd love to see a little spittle reflected in his mouth, to some degree... his mouth doesn't seem wet enough, although it's not really something that leaps out... I just looked there, and longed for a nice glossy catchlight on the wet mouth... I know it's in shadow, but what if it were reflecting a little of the immediate environment... it could be played down a lot, but I still think something there, would make it that much better... *personal opinion --- not to be taken seriously*

You are really rockin' Levi. I hope to see more of this stuff soon, but hell... this'll do for now.

Great work!

-Catch you soon!

Junky Jaz · Posted: Fri Jul 27, 2001 4:39 pm

Really great painting dude

Usagi · Posted: Fri Jul 27, 2001 7:21 pm

like the character. the story is cool is there any of this published that i could see?

www.psychoticepisode.com

Flinthawk · Posted: Fri Jul 27, 2001 7:56 pm

Heh, and you thought this post was going to end up in the abyss of page 2...

I told you this was your best work yet before you posted it and it seems everybody else agrees (I also commented on the eye with which everyone seems to agree as well, hehe). The details in the skin and the folds in the robe look great man...this is a solid piece you have here. So when are you going to produce some more? Keep up the good work man. Peace.

-Flinthawk

Blitz · Posted: Fri Jul 27, 2001 10:23 pm

Geez...More posts on this one...I thought it was a gonner...falling into the neverending pit of SIJUN.

Mike..er Feeb: Thanks man. That means so much coming from you. Really. HAHA...I did add some spit on his toung...but I think it got lost in the never ending strugle of (Knowones monitor is the same) I guess mine is brighter. But yah...I know what you mean about makeing it wet looking...I had the same feeling

Junky Jaz: Now thats a name..hehe Thanks dude

Usagi: Thanks man...Nothing published...just a little background. I mean why go through all that painting and not have a little story to go along with him..hehe

Flint: Thanks alot bro. hehe...you saved Brout's life...for now anyway...hehe. My Hero *sighs*

Poprocksz · Posted: Fri Jul 27, 2001 10:54 pm

I love this one and you deserve more
respect for it.....

i say it's awesome....so it is