Daily Sketch Streams
General | Posted 12 years agoAlright. I recently, with much help and encouragement from
and
and a few others have decided to start doing morning sketch streams. (The time may be subject to change as things continue) I want to try and do them for at least two hours a day, but we'll see how things go.
So what's the point of this? Really, I need to start thinking of my art as my business regardless of how much I may or may not want to. So, I'll be doing sketches, porn or no starting at $10, reducing or increasing the price as the situation calls for.
I've said it before, that my regular commissioners need not worry about their commissions. They are still very much under way. I'll do a better job of keeping you updated in the future. I'll make a section for it on my FA so search for it. :)
So do you have a small idea you would really like to see on paper? Give me your ideas and I'll make them a visual reality for you. Just follow the link >>>> Sketch Stream
If you want to stalk my page for future events, I'll be updating that too. Eyrich's Livestream
Stream starts in a few hours. Hope to see you there. :)
and
and a few others have decided to start doing morning sketch streams. (The time may be subject to change as things continue) I want to try and do them for at least two hours a day, but we'll see how things go.So what's the point of this? Really, I need to start thinking of my art as my business regardless of how much I may or may not want to. So, I'll be doing sketches, porn or no starting at $10, reducing or increasing the price as the situation calls for.
I've said it before, that my regular commissioners need not worry about their commissions. They are still very much under way. I'll do a better job of keeping you updated in the future. I'll make a section for it on my FA so search for it. :)
So do you have a small idea you would really like to see on paper? Give me your ideas and I'll make them a visual reality for you. Just follow the link >>>> Sketch Stream
If you want to stalk my page for future events, I'll be updating that too. Eyrich's Livestream
Stream starts in a few hours. Hope to see you there. :)
Making a Fursuit/ Updates
General | Posted 12 years agoYes yes I'm making a fursuit! It's going to be of my derpy fluff dragon Eyrich, but there are a few things I need to learn first! Firstly if anyone has a faux fur brand that they'd recommend I'm all ears. Any tips would also be helpful!
Now for updates. In my ongoing attempts to remain a part of the community I'm going to do weekly updates of how things are going. Giving you links to what it is I'm currently working on. "I don't update often enough. Also, the PWYW Commissions willnow be displayed on my commission account instead. Now onto the goodies:
Renzey fluff badge: http://imgur.com/zYzLlQU
Cypher PWYW: http://imgur.com/pFADc4k
Dishonored fanart (Or as I've affectionately named it, "Time eater"):http://imgur.com/nXuLn0I
That's all for now! Hopefully by next week I'll have a new list!
Oh one last thing. I'm going to start streaming again. It'll be on join.me so bring your own music. (Mine sucks anyway) I'll be streaming Mondays Wednesdays and Fridays. Might do a QA thingy if anyone's interested. I haven't figured out the times I want to do streams on these days but I'll post a journal when I do! Thanks again you guys!
Now for updates. In my ongoing attempts to remain a part of the community I'm going to do weekly updates of how things are going. Giving you links to what it is I'm currently working on. "I don't update often enough. Also, the PWYW Commissions willnow be displayed on my commission account instead. Now onto the goodies:
Renzey fluff badge: http://imgur.com/zYzLlQU
Cypher PWYW: http://imgur.com/pFADc4k
Dishonored fanart (Or as I've affectionately named it, "Time eater"):http://imgur.com/nXuLn0I
That's all for now! Hopefully by next week I'll have a new list!
Oh one last thing. I'm going to start streaming again. It'll be on join.me so bring your own music. (Mine sucks anyway) I'll be streaming Mondays Wednesdays and Fridays. Might do a QA thingy if anyone's interested. I haven't figured out the times I want to do streams on these days but I'll post a journal when I do! Thanks again you guys!
Any local furs?
General | Posted 12 years agoWell... down here in Alabamaville. Just awake at 2:30AM. Are there any local furs in Southern Alabama? Almost Gulf Coast. As it turns out I'm not able to make it to Megaplex so instead I'd like to start a furmeet down here. So let me know! I'd love to meet you guys!
Going back to Alabama
General | Posted 12 years agoWell today I'm officially moving back down to "sweet home Alabama". It'll be a two day trip but I have confidence that I can make it! I was planning on driving down to visit most of you but unfortunately I don't have the money! Which is a shame I had this huge plan to come visit all the east coast furs (Since I;m driving down from Pennsylvania!) and I really wish I could see you all but I guess I'll just have to settle for Ac 2014! I'll be making tiny updates at all the rest stops I can to keep you guys updated! A few shoutouts for those I roomed with!
To
: You were awesome to be around MOST of the time! :A We didn't always see eye to eye on the apartment handlings but we never butt heads and towards the end we became really good friends! I hope to continue to keep up with your shenanigans!
Dude you're awesome no matter what anyone says about you! You were antisocial a lot of the time but I'm betting you had more on your plate than I'll probably ever have to deal with, so anyone who says you're a dumb rhino, or that you're an asshole just remember that I lived with you and I only think that's partially true~
And
Hey broski two heinekins! Fucken skank! Heheh! I'm sorry I couldn't meet you at least once more before I left! It was really nice rooming with you! Now you just gotta stop hitting on me when your drunk! You slut! Keep bein the same guido douche dragon I love (platonically)
Also speaking of AC I really wish I'd made a journal before leaving to capture the amazing mood it put me in but I've learned it's probably best to channel my lady-like gushes of love and sparkly feelings! So here goes! AC is without a doubt the most fun and cut loose time I've ever had at anything I've ever done ever! And yes I would like to explain that! You have furries from all over going to this thing! It's huge! So many things to do! I wish their were two of me so I could spend equal time hanging out as well as learning more about artsy things! Again still the only place I've truly felt excepted and I'm definitely going back every single year! It was so amazing seeing everyone again! I love you furries!
Goodbye Pennsylvania! I'll see you again next year July 3rd to the 6th if you know what I mean~
-Eyrich
To
: You were awesome to be around MOST of the time! :A We didn't always see eye to eye on the apartment handlings but we never butt heads and towards the end we became really good friends! I hope to continue to keep up with your shenanigans!
Dude you're awesome no matter what anyone says about you! You were antisocial a lot of the time but I'm betting you had more on your plate than I'll probably ever have to deal with, so anyone who says you're a dumb rhino, or that you're an asshole just remember that I lived with you and I only think that's partially true~And
Hey broski two heinekins! Fucken skank! Heheh! I'm sorry I couldn't meet you at least once more before I left! It was really nice rooming with you! Now you just gotta stop hitting on me when your drunk! You slut! Keep bein the same guido douche dragon I love (platonically)Also speaking of AC I really wish I'd made a journal before leaving to capture the amazing mood it put me in but I've learned it's probably best to channel my lady-like gushes of love and sparkly feelings! So here goes! AC is without a doubt the most fun and cut loose time I've ever had at anything I've ever done ever! And yes I would like to explain that! You have furries from all over going to this thing! It's huge! So many things to do! I wish their were two of me so I could spend equal time hanging out as well as learning more about artsy things! Again still the only place I've truly felt excepted and I'm definitely going back every single year! It was so amazing seeing everyone again! I love you furries!
Goodbye Pennsylvania! I'll see you again next year July 3rd to the 6th if you know what I mean~
-Eyrich
AC meme!
General | Posted 12 years agoWell breaking tradition of how I did things last year, (last minute) I'm doing this one well in advance! So here it is!
How do you want to be addressed?
Eyrich! Just Eyrich! >:U
Gender?
Hermalephrodite
Age?
Quite Agey
What do you look like?
I'm not too noticeable but I'll be standing next to a guy who wears underarmor un-ironicaly!
Where/how can I find you?
That's a tough one. Oh I know! I'll swallow a GPS device! (I'll mostly be in the zoo or artists alley rooming in the marriot!
How are you getting there?
I'm gonna fly.... on round wings of rubber and metal
What hotel are you staying at?
I already told you! Read the whole thing! Gosh!
Which days will you be attending?
The whole damn thing!
Do you do requests?
It will depend on my mood! And since I'm always happy.... no! :A
Do you do trades?
No but I'll be more than happy to draw in each other's sketchbook! Thaz always fun!
Do you do commissions?
Mmmmmmmost likely not! I already have a full list and I dun want to neglect those people. (Been making a bad habit of that)
Will you have prints, CDs, or merchandise?
Please ain't nobody got time fo that!
Will you have Art in the Art Show?
Nope just doing small time stuff. Not good enough for the art show methinks! But I will next year mebeh!
Who will you be with?
Only dragons because they are best pony! (Mostly Nalz, Schism, and anyone who wants to join our shenanigans!)
What is your main purpose for attending?
To fornicate with female canines and obtain currency! (Hang out mostly!)
Can I talk to you?
Sure just ignore that insecure voice in your head.... you stupid freak~ (I still like this one I wrote for last year so fuck you!)
Can I take pictures with you?
Oh gosh noooo! I'm so nervous! (Yes you may)
Can I touch/hug/cuddle you?
As long as you're wearing a full body condom and I'm not drawing yes you may~
Can I hang out with you?
Only if you've got money! (You don't have to have money)
Do you go to parties?
Nope! I'm too cool for parties! So instead I stay on my computer and play videogames with my +10 battlemage! (I may)
Do you fursuit/costume?
No but I'd be more than happy to wear someone elses~
Are you done asking questions people probably would never ask you?
Bitch please! I'm STILL just getting started!
How do you want to be addressed?
Eyrich! Just Eyrich! >:U
Gender?
Hermalephrodite
Age?
Quite Agey
What do you look like?
I'm not too noticeable but I'll be standing next to a guy who wears underarmor un-ironicaly!
Where/how can I find you?
That's a tough one. Oh I know! I'll swallow a GPS device! (I'll mostly be in the zoo or artists alley rooming in the marriot!
How are you getting there?
I'm gonna fly.... on round wings of rubber and metal
What hotel are you staying at?
I already told you! Read the whole thing! Gosh!
Which days will you be attending?
The whole damn thing!
Do you do requests?
It will depend on my mood! And since I'm always happy.... no! :A
Do you do trades?
No but I'll be more than happy to draw in each other's sketchbook! Thaz always fun!
Do you do commissions?
Mmmmmmmost likely not! I already have a full list and I dun want to neglect those people. (Been making a bad habit of that)
Will you have prints, CDs, or merchandise?
Please ain't nobody got time fo that!
Will you have Art in the Art Show?
Nope just doing small time stuff. Not good enough for the art show methinks! But I will next year mebeh!
Who will you be with?
Only dragons because they are best pony! (Mostly Nalz, Schism, and anyone who wants to join our shenanigans!)
What is your main purpose for attending?
To fornicate with female canines and obtain currency! (Hang out mostly!)
Can I talk to you?
Sure just ignore that insecure voice in your head.... you stupid freak~ (I still like this one I wrote for last year so fuck you!)
Can I take pictures with you?
Oh gosh noooo! I'm so nervous! (Yes you may)
Can I touch/hug/cuddle you?
As long as you're wearing a full body condom and I'm not drawing yes you may~
Can I hang out with you?
Only if you've got money! (You don't have to have money)
Do you go to parties?
Nope! I'm too cool for parties! So instead I stay on my computer and play videogames with my +10 battlemage! (I may)
Do you fursuit/costume?
No but I'd be more than happy to wear someone elses~
Are you done asking questions people probably would never ask you?
Bitch please! I'm STILL just getting started!
Quick update
General | Posted 12 years agoLike I promised here's the journal to shed some light on my commissions.
I'd like to start by saying, no I'm not quiting them. Quite the contrary, I'm extending it to a whole other month. So through to the end of July I will be offering these limited pallette commissions as PWYW. However, until the end of June (or until I feel I can give out a good enough product) I will be practicing and taking mental notes through various practices. (As advised by my mentor) And as I said before expression commissions are still available but they are at 12 dollars. Please feel free to get as many of these as you'd like. These are quick for me to do and I'm sure you'll enjoy them! :)
Moving on to the next thing, I totally have a website now. See right here! theportman It's still very much in Alpha, so feel free to give me your input in the questions and comments section. Here you can find my previous artwork current projects and a quick bio. It'll bulk out as I get more suggestions, hopefully to your enjoyment! Thank you all for your support and I hope you continue to partake~ <3
I'd like to start by saying, no I'm not quiting them. Quite the contrary, I'm extending it to a whole other month. So through to the end of July I will be offering these limited pallette commissions as PWYW. However, until the end of June (or until I feel I can give out a good enough product) I will be practicing and taking mental notes through various practices. (As advised by my mentor) And as I said before expression commissions are still available but they are at 12 dollars. Please feel free to get as many of these as you'd like. These are quick for me to do and I'm sure you'll enjoy them! :)
Moving on to the next thing, I totally have a website now. See right here! theportman It's still very much in Alpha, so feel free to give me your input in the questions and comments section. Here you can find my previous artwork current projects and a quick bio. It'll bulk out as I get more suggestions, hopefully to your enjoyment! Thank you all for your support and I hope you continue to partake~ <3
What's next?
General | Posted 12 years agoWell May was a really fun month. I had a LOT of fun doing those expressions. Like all of them. I don't recall there being a single time I was frowning! x)
Also, as you know, these were "pay what you want" commissions, so I'd like to look at this as sort of a social experiment for a second. The absolute minimum was $1. You know what the average amount I got was? $12 dollars! That's 11 dollars over the minimum! And furthermore 100% of those that commissioned these payed over the minimum amount! Everyone who bought these I only wish I could shake your hand in person and hug you because you are all awesome! I guess I'll have to do it at Anthrocon! x)
Now to continue, these expressions are coming to an end yes, but the only thing that's ending is the PWYW part of that. Instead they will be offered as regular commissions over on my commissions account
for the average amount you payed for these: $12. And I'll do the same with the next type, and the next. Essentially you will be deciding how much my future commissions will be~
Now, what will my next commissions type be you ask? Wellll, I guess I could tell you but that's boring! If you'd like a hint why not check out
's latest uploads! But if you don't feel like doing that I suppose you could always wait until tomorrow when I post the advertisement~ Needless to say I think you guys will like it~
Again thank you guys for all of your support and love! I promise I'll improve for you guys! And it will be awesome!
Also, as you know, these were "pay what you want" commissions, so I'd like to look at this as sort of a social experiment for a second. The absolute minimum was $1. You know what the average amount I got was? $12 dollars! That's 11 dollars over the minimum! And furthermore 100% of those that commissioned these payed over the minimum amount! Everyone who bought these I only wish I could shake your hand in person and hug you because you are all awesome! I guess I'll have to do it at Anthrocon! x)
Now to continue, these expressions are coming to an end yes, but the only thing that's ending is the PWYW part of that. Instead they will be offered as regular commissions over on my commissions account
for the average amount you payed for these: $12. And I'll do the same with the next type, and the next. Essentially you will be deciding how much my future commissions will be~Now, what will my next commissions type be you ask? Wellll, I guess I could tell you but that's boring! If you'd like a hint why not check out
's latest uploads! But if you don't feel like doing that I suppose you could always wait until tomorrow when I post the advertisement~ Needless to say I think you guys will like it~Again thank you guys for all of your support and love! I promise I'll improve for you guys! And it will be awesome!
Quazy badge critique
General | Posted 12 years agoSelf-Critique: I can say without question that I've been happier since doing these expressions. Having the freedom to be loose is quite a refreshing experience. I'd imagine the happiness comes from how most artists have a natural sense of emotion and going along with that makes these much more fun to do. Normally I wouldn't include my emotional status in a picture but in this case, it's important to know I'm in a good mood when reviewing, so that people will take what I'm about to say with a grain of salt.
Now on to the critique: Unlike in your many other pictures, the expression here is lovely, intoxicating, and informative of the character. Not only the face but the body itself implies an almost reclusive nature and after researching the character to a certain extent that's exactly what I was going for. This was not a fluke and it's good to know for my next picture. It will allow me to act with confidence. The colors are still quite a bit washed out however and it doesn't meld with the style of form you chose to go with. If your character is going to be vibrant be sure to make the colors equally vibrant at least as far as the character goes. It's all about evoking an emotion. Perhaps a modified version of this style of drawing is what you need. But seeing how well your other modifications have gone another style of execution may be more helpful. A final note on color, this style is good for realistic pieces and landscape. The red however is very well used and executed and perfectly vibrant for the picture. Moving on to execution of the final material... mneeeh it's lackluster at best. Clearly visible brush repetitions like in the river and such are unacceptable. Having a background that's blurry and hardly thinking about how you do it are two different things. However deciding to leave a few of the lines in there was a very good choice. It gives the picture a stylized look and having done this with the whole picture gives it a sense of unity. The eye moves fairly well around the picture, but the balance is a bit off in the right side's favor but while it's not like it's unbalanced to the point were you might as well be leaning totally horizontally (see Nalz badge) you could definitely do better. Do something with the background next time. NOW, as far as texture brushes go, stay away from the with badges like this. It only serves to take away from the finally product since it's not realistic. Save texture for realistic pieces. If you do anything with texture focus on how the value on the shirt would differ from the value on the skin or something like that.
73/100
What should I do for the next piece:
-More of this. Gaining experience in a certain style would definitely help more than skipping around all the time. The only thing you should change is what's mentioned above.
-I feel you've found a good marriage of expressionism and detailed works. However keep working on expression. Do more expression sheets.
-Focus more on final execution. Getting emotional in your work is fine but learn to refine it at the final point.
-For these badges remain monochromatic in the background. Having an actual background is fine but leave it a variation of a single color.
-The speed on this piece was acceptable but while you shouldn't focus on it in the next one, it's at least worth mentioning since deadline's are indeed a thing and your client will be happier with a speedier artist. However skill is and will always come first.
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Now on to the critique: Unlike in your many other pictures, the expression here is lovely, intoxicating, and informative of the character. Not only the face but the body itself implies an almost reclusive nature and after researching the character to a certain extent that's exactly what I was going for. This was not a fluke and it's good to know for my next picture. It will allow me to act with confidence. The colors are still quite a bit washed out however and it doesn't meld with the style of form you chose to go with. If your character is going to be vibrant be sure to make the colors equally vibrant at least as far as the character goes. It's all about evoking an emotion. Perhaps a modified version of this style of drawing is what you need. But seeing how well your other modifications have gone another style of execution may be more helpful. A final note on color, this style is good for realistic pieces and landscape. The red however is very well used and executed and perfectly vibrant for the picture. Moving on to execution of the final material... mneeeh it's lackluster at best. Clearly visible brush repetitions like in the river and such are unacceptable. Having a background that's blurry and hardly thinking about how you do it are two different things. However deciding to leave a few of the lines in there was a very good choice. It gives the picture a stylized look and having done this with the whole picture gives it a sense of unity. The eye moves fairly well around the picture, but the balance is a bit off in the right side's favor but while it's not like it's unbalanced to the point were you might as well be leaning totally horizontally (see Nalz badge) you could definitely do better. Do something with the background next time. NOW, as far as texture brushes go, stay away from the with badges like this. It only serves to take away from the finally product since it's not realistic. Save texture for realistic pieces. If you do anything with texture focus on how the value on the shirt would differ from the value on the skin or something like that.
73/100
What should I do for the next piece:
-More of this. Gaining experience in a certain style would definitely help more than skipping around all the time. The only thing you should change is what's mentioned above.
-I feel you've found a good marriage of expressionism and detailed works. However keep working on expression. Do more expression sheets.
-Focus more on final execution. Getting emotional in your work is fine but learn to refine it at the final point.
-For these badges remain monochromatic in the background. Having an actual background is fine but leave it a variation of a single color.
-The speed on this piece was acceptable but while you shouldn't focus on it in the next one, it's at least worth mentioning since deadline's are indeed a thing and your client will be happier with a speedier artist. However skill is and will always come first.
IMAGE FILE
Nalz Badge critique
General | Posted 12 years agoSelf-critique: Well..... it's not bad perse but it's definitely poorly executed. Vague outline of character, blurred edges, the hand to the far left being clipped a bit by the border, and colors so faded the entire composition looks almost monochromatic. Not a very impressive piece but experimentation took place and that's something in itself. You should definitely experiment more often. Also the color on the rock formation is too saturated. That was a big hit. The background was also too complicated and it took away from the focal point in the end. Keep your backgrounds simple and perhaps even monochromatic.
Composition: Design wise, it's flawed, simply put. No directional forces, focal point in the center, a WEAK focal point, the picture seems off balance as if it were going to tip to the right, and with your pigment choice and lack of repeting shapes the unity in this piece is shot. You didn't think and the work suffered. And applying a photofilter layer to try and save the piece is NOT going to work. Never do it again.
Things to repeat in the next picture: I kind of like how you handled the reflected light in this piece. Though it's a bit sloppy clean it up next time.
34/100
What to do next time:
-I want you to slow down, have a drink of water, and seriously think about your images before you give yourself an aneurism.
-Look more into the "block-in" color method. Practice it more.
-Learn to add individual character pigment so the image doesn't look blurry and ambiguous. (Pick a set of colors to work with from the start and stick with them. For your next piece keep things almost monochromatic with the smallest amount of variation you can. And keep going this until you have it down.)
-You're still lacking in details, though you're tring at least. Start downloading some textures from CGtextures. On a needed basis of course.
(Again sorry for all the spamming guys)
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Composition: Design wise, it's flawed, simply put. No directional forces, focal point in the center, a WEAK focal point, the picture seems off balance as if it were going to tip to the right, and with your pigment choice and lack of repeting shapes the unity in this piece is shot. You didn't think and the work suffered. And applying a photofilter layer to try and save the piece is NOT going to work. Never do it again.
Things to repeat in the next picture: I kind of like how you handled the reflected light in this piece. Though it's a bit sloppy clean it up next time.
34/100
What to do next time:
-I want you to slow down, have a drink of water, and seriously think about your images before you give yourself an aneurism.
-Look more into the "block-in" color method. Practice it more.
-Learn to add individual character pigment so the image doesn't look blurry and ambiguous. (Pick a set of colors to work with from the start and stick with them. For your next piece keep things almost monochromatic with the smallest amount of variation you can. And keep going this until you have it down.)
-You're still lacking in details, though you're tring at least. Start downloading some textures from CGtextures. On a needed basis of course.
(Again sorry for all the spamming guys)
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A friend in trouble
General | Posted 12 years agoHey guys. As it turns out my good friend
fell into financial troubles. For anyone who is willing, please send any donations you can, however please don't feel pressured to. Any amount helps and let me know if you sent a donation. I'll be more than willing to compensate you with a sketch. Thank you guys so much. :)
fell into financial troubles. For anyone who is willing, please send any donations you can, however please don't feel pressured to. Any amount helps and let me know if you sent a donation. I'll be more than willing to compensate you with a sketch. Thank you guys so much. :)In dire need of a mentor
General | Posted 12 years agoOr something like it. If anyone has any news for me about anybody taking on apprentices please let me know it'll be incredibly helpful. (Short journal sorry for spamming you guys)
Critique: Ratharn Badge
General | Posted 12 years agoImage file: http://www.furaffinity.net/view/10259547/
Ratharn Badge Summary
Self-critique: You can go ahead and give yourself a small pat on the back for this one. Be sure to give an even bigger thank you to those whose art helped you along. Otherwise this would not have been possible. That being said, the style is slightly discomforting. Lots of small details and that kind of thing doesn’t seem to be compatible with your style simply because the expressitivity (though that’s not a word) did not match the style of shadow. Also, you spent far too long on this. 3 days? Really? You’d be fired so fast by anyone who would be daring enough to hire you. You may be able to solve this by developing a style and looking into shadow shape as the primary means of shading. Also start to work strictly in digital. While it may be slower to sketch out in digital, it’ll serve well as practice and you can add details on the fly. Also your choice in color was…. questionable. The belly was far too vibrant and the highlights were far to bright which took away from the focal point which should have been the eyes but the eye winds up following the blue on the belly scales. Granted, the yellow you put in the eye to make the purple pop out was definitely a good idea the problem bearing is that no one can see it thanks to the overbearing brightness surrounding it. Another thing this piece was part of a duo, but it doesn’t seem that way. There’s a clear distinction between the left and right characters in both quality and application of color and light and it leaves the two, as a whole, inconsistent. That is the exact opposite of a duo. The two should complete each other however both would look better off on their own. Lastly, again final execution was a bit sloppy and considering you took 3 days to do this, that’s embarrassing. The hand supporting the head should have been more vivid in order to stress the already weakened focal point the outline is blotchy because you never took the time to make the outline more defined. Again, you wasted your potential on this picture, though it’s easy to say that you did to a much less degree than your last, so you may claim that improvement took place.
64/100
Experiments/ Improvement suggestions:
-Use the multilayering method smarter. You could have easily used this to make the fur more captivating.
-Research textures of what you’re drawing: If a character has a piece of metal on him, find a picture of metal to see how light would work with it. Same if the character has fur, or horns, or eyes. Look at the texture. Is it reflective? Is it rough? Then capture that in your images.
-Develop a method for drawing to increase speed. (First do this, then do that, lastly do this)
-Once you have your technique down, learn to stylize. Suffice it to say your artwork is currently boring to look at.
-Next time you do a piece. Do them both at the same time to conserve consistency.
-Use references for color until you can draw without your crutches.
Ratharn Badge Summary
Self-critique: You can go ahead and give yourself a small pat on the back for this one. Be sure to give an even bigger thank you to those whose art helped you along. Otherwise this would not have been possible. That being said, the style is slightly discomforting. Lots of small details and that kind of thing doesn’t seem to be compatible with your style simply because the expressitivity (though that’s not a word) did not match the style of shadow. Also, you spent far too long on this. 3 days? Really? You’d be fired so fast by anyone who would be daring enough to hire you. You may be able to solve this by developing a style and looking into shadow shape as the primary means of shading. Also start to work strictly in digital. While it may be slower to sketch out in digital, it’ll serve well as practice and you can add details on the fly. Also your choice in color was…. questionable. The belly was far too vibrant and the highlights were far to bright which took away from the focal point which should have been the eyes but the eye winds up following the blue on the belly scales. Granted, the yellow you put in the eye to make the purple pop out was definitely a good idea the problem bearing is that no one can see it thanks to the overbearing brightness surrounding it. Another thing this piece was part of a duo, but it doesn’t seem that way. There’s a clear distinction between the left and right characters in both quality and application of color and light and it leaves the two, as a whole, inconsistent. That is the exact opposite of a duo. The two should complete each other however both would look better off on their own. Lastly, again final execution was a bit sloppy and considering you took 3 days to do this, that’s embarrassing. The hand supporting the head should have been more vivid in order to stress the already weakened focal point the outline is blotchy because you never took the time to make the outline more defined. Again, you wasted your potential on this picture, though it’s easy to say that you did to a much less degree than your last, so you may claim that improvement took place.
64/100
Experiments/ Improvement suggestions:
-Use the multilayering method smarter. You could have easily used this to make the fur more captivating.
-Research textures of what you’re drawing: If a character has a piece of metal on him, find a picture of metal to see how light would work with it. Same if the character has fur, or horns, or eyes. Look at the texture. Is it reflective? Is it rough? Then capture that in your images.
-Develop a method for drawing to increase speed. (First do this, then do that, lastly do this)
-Once you have your technique down, learn to stylize. Suffice it to say your artwork is currently boring to look at.
-Next time you do a piece. Do them both at the same time to conserve consistency.
-Use references for color until you can draw without your crutches.
Critique: Tagg Badge
General | Posted 12 years agoTagg Crossroad Summary
Self-Critique: Lazy. Sloppy. Poor execution. All would be words used to describe this image. What started out as a decent sketch with potential fell apart the moment you sacrificed quality for speed. This could have been a good picture but it wasn’t. You didn’t focus on the light source directionally, color wise etc etc. You managed a good idea however. The concept of a two part badge where the two characters therein are thinking of each other is a decent idea. The colors are…. Okay but you should have made them less vibrant and at a lighter value. That is something I would spread to the entire image. There is entirely too much dark value in this image and it throws off the captivity of there actually being a light source. To add to it there is an overuse of texture in this image. Ultimately that should only be used for the initial colored sketch. But I guess it looks pretty for what that’s worth but it’s a total fluke.
43/100
Experimented with/what to improve on for the next picture:
-Textured brush- only used this in the sketch up for the colors until you learn how to use them appropriately in a finished picture
-The color black- Adding small amounts of a certain pigment will give your black characters a bit of depth color wise. So do what you did with this picture. Make sure the color you use however is desaturated enough and inside the viable color scheme.
-Using multiply layers to get down an initial color on shaded areas- this is good keep using this technique.
-Learn to use many layers for making worry free marks on your images
-Plan out the image more. You wound up cropping some of the name and that looks bad. It takes the eye off the page.
-For the next image plan a more well designed background. Random brushes won’t do it anymore.
-Restudy the ctrl+paint videos on color.
-Pay closer attention to anatomy. Even if you make a mistak you should be able to fix it in the final product.
-Take more time on your “final touches”
Keep learning to push that expressionism. Learn to use the body for expressionism as well.
Self-Critique: Lazy. Sloppy. Poor execution. All would be words used to describe this image. What started out as a decent sketch with potential fell apart the moment you sacrificed quality for speed. This could have been a good picture but it wasn’t. You didn’t focus on the light source directionally, color wise etc etc. You managed a good idea however. The concept of a two part badge where the two characters therein are thinking of each other is a decent idea. The colors are…. Okay but you should have made them less vibrant and at a lighter value. That is something I would spread to the entire image. There is entirely too much dark value in this image and it throws off the captivity of there actually being a light source. To add to it there is an overuse of texture in this image. Ultimately that should only be used for the initial colored sketch. But I guess it looks pretty for what that’s worth but it’s a total fluke.
43/100
Experimented with/what to improve on for the next picture:
-Textured brush- only used this in the sketch up for the colors until you learn how to use them appropriately in a finished picture
-The color black- Adding small amounts of a certain pigment will give your black characters a bit of depth color wise. So do what you did with this picture. Make sure the color you use however is desaturated enough and inside the viable color scheme.
-Using multiply layers to get down an initial color on shaded areas- this is good keep using this technique.
-Learn to use many layers for making worry free marks on your images
-Plan out the image more. You wound up cropping some of the name and that looks bad. It takes the eye off the page.
-For the next image plan a more well designed background. Random brushes won’t do it anymore.
-Restudy the ctrl+paint videos on color.
-Pay closer attention to anatomy. Even if you make a mistak you should be able to fix it in the final product.
-Take more time on your “final touches”
Keep learning to push that expressionism. Learn to use the body for expressionism as well.
Critiques
General | Posted 12 years agoI'm starting to wonder wether or not I should post my own personal critiques of my own work. Maybe it'll inspire others to critique my work as well. Or it'll get a thread started! xD Either way, it'll fill up my journal's and I'll have a good stash if I ever want to find them. Gimme dem comments and such in the comments section!
Oh gosh! I'm in a good mood! (Gimme your feedback)
General | Posted 12 years agoSo to counteract this good mood I'd like some feedback from my viewers. Negative positive or indifferent. No need to mince words. An artist's greatest resource is feedback. Tell me about any complaints you have with me, my artwork, my personality, anything~ (If you still don't feel like sharing here notes are always a good second choice!
Thanks all~
Thanks all~
HEY YOU!
General | Posted 12 years agoAre you tired of seeing me upload sketchy shit? Well maybe not but I hate doing it so form now on no more sketchies on this profile from now on if you want to see my sketchies or whatever little things I'm working on you can visit my twitter right over hurr!! Yup I got a twitter! Ask me questions and all sorts of stuff! Fair warning I'm boring! Ye have been warned!
Hope to talk to you guys soon!
Hope to talk to you guys soon!
Give me something to doodle
General | Posted 13 years agoSince I have primarily a PC and a burnt out laptop my digital painting on the go skills are considerably absent. And I have about 20 minutes of work where I don't work in little sessions they like to call "breaks". At any rate, in this allotment of time lately I find I have nothing to really do. And sleeping is a waste of time that only winds up making me more tired. Sooo to fill the gap so to speak I'll be taking little "pay what you feel it's worth" commissions. Little doodles I'll be doing on my breaks.
The rules of the game are simple. Leave me a note, with a ref to your character (SFW strongly preferred) and some adjectives and emotions you'd use to describe your character. Leaving a note on this account would be preferred to keep things nice and clean. To all my current commissioners this does not mean I won't be doing your commissions. I can't even work on your commissions at work until I get a laptop and since I just had 300 dollars stolen from my paypal that's going to be a ways off unless paypal is particularly good with fraud.
Since it is a pay what you feel it's worth commission you don't have to pay until you see what I've got for you. Safe for you which is something I try to do with all my commissioners. At any rate, I hope to hear from you guys soon. And as always thanks for your continued support, which is something that I can't say enough.
The rules of the game are simple. Leave me a note, with a ref to your character (SFW strongly preferred) and some adjectives and emotions you'd use to describe your character. Leaving a note on this account would be preferred to keep things nice and clean. To all my current commissioners this does not mean I won't be doing your commissions. I can't even work on your commissions at work until I get a laptop and since I just had 300 dollars stolen from my paypal that's going to be a ways off unless paypal is particularly good with fraud.
Since it is a pay what you feel it's worth commission you don't have to pay until you see what I've got for you. Safe for you which is something I try to do with all my commissioners. At any rate, I hope to hear from you guys soon. And as always thanks for your continued support, which is something that I can't say enough.
MOTHER FUCKIN PROMETHEUS
General | Posted 13 years agoYou know we made an entire review of this ourselves but we decided this video asked all the right questions!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=-x1YuvUQFJ0
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=-x1YuvUQFJ0
Commission for improvement
General | Posted 13 years agoCLARIFYING! I'm not YET opening commissions.
Okay, I haven't made a journal in a while because more often than not I'm sure most people delete these without reading. But I guess that'll work in my favor this time.
Anyway, I'm at a certain point where I need to practice what I know in order to improve my artwork. Learn new things put them into practice focus and learn! SO to that end I will be spending much more of my time practicing than anything. UNFORTUNATELY, I can't do this without funds so once I finish my current batch of pretty art things, I will be offering guinnea pig commissions to people willing to subject their characters to my artsy testings. And the catch these commissions will be less expensive than my normal ones. I haven't decided on how much but it's commissions for less.
I may also be opening donations and tips jar as much as I DON'T like the thought of people giving me something for nothing. It's sad but hunger slightly outweighs ones code of morality. Who knows I may actually wind up doing a little something for people who wind up donating. Personal little sketch or doodle. And of course any donations are GREATLY appreciated. Like you have no idea!
OF COURSE there's a small catch, with these commissions, I will only be taking ONE at a time. So as not to get overloaded.
Okay, I haven't made a journal in a while because more often than not I'm sure most people delete these without reading. But I guess that'll work in my favor this time.
Anyway, I'm at a certain point where I need to practice what I know in order to improve my artwork. Learn new things put them into practice focus and learn! SO to that end I will be spending much more of my time practicing than anything. UNFORTUNATELY, I can't do this without funds so once I finish my current batch of pretty art things, I will be offering guinnea pig commissions to people willing to subject their characters to my artsy testings. And the catch these commissions will be less expensive than my normal ones. I haven't decided on how much but it's commissions for less.
I may also be opening donations and tips jar as much as I DON'T like the thought of people giving me something for nothing. It's sad but hunger slightly outweighs ones code of morality. Who knows I may actually wind up doing a little something for people who wind up donating. Personal little sketch or doodle. And of course any donations are GREATLY appreciated. Like you have no idea!
OF COURSE there's a small catch, with these commissions, I will only be taking ONE at a time. So as not to get overloaded.
Anthrocon meme (Literally doing this right before I leave)
General | Posted 13 years agoHow do you want to be addressed?
Fluff stuff, Eyrich, Eric, or any combination of these words. :A
Gender?
Male
Age?
21
What do you look like?
I have glasses and a fedora. :A
Where/how can I find you?
That all depends on my sense of direction at the time~ :A I'm sure to get lost in new places
How are you getting there?
I'm gonna fly~
What hotel are you staying at?
Doubletree (yea sprout its the double tree)
Which days will you be attending?
Thursday to Sunday. (TOO DAMN SHORT)
Do you do requests?
Not since roughly two years ago. Give me something interesting to do though and we're in business.
Do you do trades?
Not this time around. I'm starting to run low on those green papers with dead guys on them so I need to start colecting more paper with dead people and not paper with well drawn art on them.
Do you do commissions?
FULL! (And having fun is my top priority. Networking comes second.)
Will you have prints, CDs, or merchandise?
See previous commentary.
Will you have Art in the Art Show?
Not in the art show but you'll definitely see me carrying around my sketchbook and a giant poster sized picture I'm working on. :A
Who will you be with?
You mean Platonically or Freudian? :A (Mydnyte, Freddy, Schism, Gilian Thorphax, and Panzy, AND MANY MORE)
What is your main purpose for attending?
Meeting all the people that my fun box told me are real. (This makes sense if you assume fun box means computer screen)
Can I talk to you?
Sure just ignore that insecure voice in your head.... you stupid freak~
Can I take pictures with you?
Strangely my picture doesn't show up on camera but you're welcome to try~ :A
Can I touch/hug/cuddle you?
Apply a simple rule of thumb to this. If a paper is connected to a pencil which is connected to my hand, NO TOUCHING! D: Otherwise you better do all three! >:U
Can I hang out with you?
Yup
Do you go to parties?
Well I don't know. I've never been to a party that didn't involve sitting behind my fun box with my friend Ffonrims.
Do you fursuit/costume?
No but if you want a picture of me in one I'll be happy to oblige~
Are you done asking questions people probably would never ask you?
I am just getting started! >:U
Fluff stuff, Eyrich, Eric, or any combination of these words. :A
Gender?
Male
Age?
21
What do you look like?
I have glasses and a fedora. :A
Where/how can I find you?
That all depends on my sense of direction at the time~ :A I'm sure to get lost in new places
How are you getting there?
I'm gonna fly~
What hotel are you staying at?
Doubletree (yea sprout its the double tree)
Which days will you be attending?
Thursday to Sunday. (TOO DAMN SHORT)
Do you do requests?
Not since roughly two years ago. Give me something interesting to do though and we're in business.
Do you do trades?
Not this time around. I'm starting to run low on those green papers with dead guys on them so I need to start colecting more paper with dead people and not paper with well drawn art on them.
Do you do commissions?
FULL! (And having fun is my top priority. Networking comes second.)
Will you have prints, CDs, or merchandise?
See previous commentary.
Will you have Art in the Art Show?
Not in the art show but you'll definitely see me carrying around my sketchbook and a giant poster sized picture I'm working on. :A
Who will you be with?
You mean Platonically or Freudian? :A (Mydnyte, Freddy, Schism, Gilian Thorphax, and Panzy, AND MANY MORE)
What is your main purpose for attending?
Meeting all the people that my fun box told me are real. (This makes sense if you assume fun box means computer screen)
Can I talk to you?
Sure just ignore that insecure voice in your head.... you stupid freak~
Can I take pictures with you?
Strangely my picture doesn't show up on camera but you're welcome to try~ :A
Can I touch/hug/cuddle you?
Apply a simple rule of thumb to this. If a paper is connected to a pencil which is connected to my hand, NO TOUCHING! D: Otherwise you better do all three! >:U
Can I hang out with you?
Yup
Do you go to parties?
Well I don't know. I've never been to a party that didn't involve sitting behind my fun box with my friend Ffonrims.
Do you fursuit/costume?
No but if you want a picture of me in one I'll be happy to oblige~
Are you done asking questions people probably would never ask you?
I am just getting started! >:U
See you at AC
General | Posted 13 years agoFor all those going to AC I'll see you there.
Rooming with: Mydnyte and Freddy (We have a space available if anyone needs a room)
Date I'll be there: 14th to the 17th
Like I said we have a room available and the more the merrier (for my wallet. ;_; ) so if anyone's booked but needs a room go ahead and give me a jingle.
I'll be there to collect commissions but my primary mission is to have fun so I'll be more than happy to take care of your commission but don't expect it to be done by the time the con ends.
This is my first con so be gentle! ;_;
Alrighty, now the ticket costs me roughly 100$ more than I thought so I'll be taking on commissions again now. Just let me know what you'd like~ And I don't say this often enough: Thank you ALL for your support and help and everything. I love you all and I would do EVERY ONE of you.... except you Allen! >:U You know who you are! (Sidenote: I don't know anyone named Allen this was just a joke)
Rooming with: Mydnyte and Freddy (We have a space available if anyone needs a room)
Date I'll be there: 14th to the 17th
Like I said we have a room available and the more the merrier (for my wallet. ;_; ) so if anyone's booked but needs a room go ahead and give me a jingle.
I'll be there to collect commissions but my primary mission is to have fun so I'll be more than happy to take care of your commission but don't expect it to be done by the time the con ends.
This is my first con so be gentle! ;_;
Alrighty, now the ticket costs me roughly 100$ more than I thought so I'll be taking on commissions again now. Just let me know what you'd like~ And I don't say this often enough: Thank you ALL for your support and help and everything. I love you all and I would do EVERY ONE of you.... except you Allen! >:U You know who you are! (Sidenote: I don't know anyone named Allen this was just a joke)
Computer donations
General | Posted 13 years agoA good friend of mine told me about his friend and his mate and their computer problems. Ultimately
can hardly run even indy games on his comp. So you can imagine how hard it must be to skype. I really wanna help them out and have already gotten pretty far along thanks to past commissions. But now I require a little more help. As you can see at my header I have it about half-way through. So the rest is where you come in.
I'll be offering late night commissions for the next few weeks and whatever you think they were worth that'll be what you pay. Simple enough right? I will of course give a minimum amount to pay and anything else you feel like donating will also be added to the donation sum. I unfortunately can't do any IOUs on this one so only offer if you have the money on hand okay?
If you don't like my style please visit these other artists who are offering:
<<< The computer is for him.
<<< The mate
<<< The friend that told me about this
Let's get this done ya'll. I'll be having late night commissions till the end of the month.
can hardly run even indy games on his comp. So you can imagine how hard it must be to skype. I really wanna help them out and have already gotten pretty far along thanks to past commissions. But now I require a little more help. As you can see at my header I have it about half-way through. So the rest is where you come in.I'll be offering late night commissions for the next few weeks and whatever you think they were worth that'll be what you pay. Simple enough right? I will of course give a minimum amount to pay and anything else you feel like donating will also be added to the donation sum. I unfortunately can't do any IOUs on this one so only offer if you have the money on hand okay?
If you don't like my style please visit these other artists who are offering:
<<< The computer is for him.
<<< The mate
<<< The friend that told me about thisLet's get this done ya'll. I'll be having late night commissions till the end of the month.
Let's talk webcomics
General | Posted 14 years agoWell if you're like me and you LOOOOVE webcomics, you'll probably have heard of the two webcomics I'm about to completely gush over. Both these comics display outstanding story character development and amazing creativity in their own respects and I consider them staples of the webcomicing world and would even go so far as to say anyone who wants to make webcomics should first give these a read. I'm speaking of course..... of Two Kinds and Sonichu- Buuuaaaah had you going there for a bit didnt I? No actually it's Carribean Blue and Las Lindas- Buuuuah and again!~ No the two comics I'm referring to are Skin Deep and Housepets.
Skin Deep like Housepets is a story with no REAL protagonist. Each character is made just as important as the other with their own interesting story arch's that keeps you interested as they develop. The characters are probably the best part of this comic and that's saying a lot considering I have a large amount of respect for every piece of this work of art. Each character is colorful, well designed and pushes the envelope as far as conventionality goes. If not read it for the story read it for the interesting characters and their witty remarks.
It, also like Housepets has a rather clever and intelligent sense of humor. It's witty and really contrasts to the more serious moments in the comic. And that's really how comics should be. A comic that's all humor you will soon get bored of because it has no real substance. A comic that's too serious, you will soon tire of the story because there's no comic relief to it and reading it is far too intense for you to feel any real connection to the characters.
As far as story goes there are a vast multitude of different arch's for each character each flowing seemlessly into the other without inturrupting with little dialogue boxes telling you where they are and what's happening because it tells you where you are with the art. No Chapter exhibit's this more than the first chapter of "Exchanges" in Skin Deep, which remains my favorite simply for the backstory of Jim and Lorne. Shutup I can be a fanboy too.... you just won't take my "critique" as seriously.....
Art shouldn't really matter. As long as you have a good held together style that remains relatively constant then you can make a good webcomic. But for what it's worth both of these webomics have amazing taste as far as style goes. Skin Deep a lot moreso than Housepets but Housepets is not without it's shining moments. Housepets current style is lovable cute and simple endearing to watch as compared to how it started.
Both these comic's layout's differ greatly. Skin Deep has your typical multipanel layout with a bunch of varying sizes and shapes of panels whereas Housepets is more the kind you see in a newspaper and remains static in it's layout and that's completely fine. You don't need a complex layout to have a good webcomic. I'll admit Housepets does tend to be a lot less linear and resorts to one joke per update but it has a story and you will notice it among the jokes. It's rather genius in it's simplicity.
Anyway both comic's get a definite GO READ THIS NOW rating. Here are the links to the very first pages: Skin Deep by Kory Bing and [url=http://www.housepetscomic.com/2008/06/02/when-boredom-strikes/Housepets by Rick Griffin[/url]
Skin Deep like Housepets is a story with no REAL protagonist. Each character is made just as important as the other with their own interesting story arch's that keeps you interested as they develop. The characters are probably the best part of this comic and that's saying a lot considering I have a large amount of respect for every piece of this work of art. Each character is colorful, well designed and pushes the envelope as far as conventionality goes. If not read it for the story read it for the interesting characters and their witty remarks.
It, also like Housepets has a rather clever and intelligent sense of humor. It's witty and really contrasts to the more serious moments in the comic. And that's really how comics should be. A comic that's all humor you will soon get bored of because it has no real substance. A comic that's too serious, you will soon tire of the story because there's no comic relief to it and reading it is far too intense for you to feel any real connection to the characters.
As far as story goes there are a vast multitude of different arch's for each character each flowing seemlessly into the other without inturrupting with little dialogue boxes telling you where they are and what's happening because it tells you where you are with the art. No Chapter exhibit's this more than the first chapter of "Exchanges" in Skin Deep, which remains my favorite simply for the backstory of Jim and Lorne. Shutup I can be a fanboy too.... you just won't take my "critique" as seriously.....
Art shouldn't really matter. As long as you have a good held together style that remains relatively constant then you can make a good webcomic. But for what it's worth both of these webomics have amazing taste as far as style goes. Skin Deep a lot moreso than Housepets but Housepets is not without it's shining moments. Housepets current style is lovable cute and simple endearing to watch as compared to how it started.
Both these comic's layout's differ greatly. Skin Deep has your typical multipanel layout with a bunch of varying sizes and shapes of panels whereas Housepets is more the kind you see in a newspaper and remains static in it's layout and that's completely fine. You don't need a complex layout to have a good webcomic. I'll admit Housepets does tend to be a lot less linear and resorts to one joke per update but it has a story and you will notice it among the jokes. It's rather genius in it's simplicity.
Anyway both comic's get a definite GO READ THIS NOW rating. Here are the links to the very first pages: Skin Deep by Kory Bing and [url=http://www.housepetscomic.com/2008/06/02/when-boredom-strikes/Housepets by Rick Griffin[/url]
Okay let's be serious for a moment.....
General | Posted 14 years agoCHECK THIS SHIT OUT!~
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I have packed together 2 collection digital albums of my music I have made here on FA. They are available for pre-orders on my bandcamp listed below ->
FA Collection Vol.1 Themes: http://fredrikmiller.bandcamp.com/a.....n-vol-1-themes FA Collection Vol.2 Originals: http://fredrikmiller.bandcamp.com/a.....ol-2-originals
Release Date: 25th November
Now's your chance to support this musician. I have a lot coming up and a lot to plan for with my future. This includes trips to conventions, moving in the future, getting better equipment and to also help my family with bills and put food on the table.
Feel free to link this journal around or the links to my bandcamp to your friends.
Many thanks for all your support <3 - Fredrik
This guys an amazing musician and you should totally buy his album. I got a sample and trust me you're missing out. <3
http://fredrikmiller.bandcamp.com/
From

I have packed together 2 collection digital albums of my music I have made here on FA. They are available for pre-orders on my bandcamp listed below ->
FA Collection Vol.1 Themes: http://fredrikmiller.bandcamp.com/a.....n-vol-1-themes FA Collection Vol.2 Originals: http://fredrikmiller.bandcamp.com/a.....ol-2-originals
Release Date: 25th November
Now's your chance to support this musician. I have a lot coming up and a lot to plan for with my future. This includes trips to conventions, moving in the future, getting better equipment and to also help my family with bills and put food on the table.
Feel free to link this journal around or the links to my bandcamp to your friends.
Many thanks for all your support <3 - Fredrik
This guys an amazing musician and you should totally buy his album. I got a sample and trust me you're missing out. <3
http://fredrikmiller.bandcamp.com/
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