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I've been dying to paint a picture of a coyote rock climbing some canyon for almost a year now. I keep finding excuses not to do these things.
So, after Lofi and Kenket's works got me fired up about texture and whatnot, I decided to go all in and tackle it.
I made 2 texture brushes for myself in this pic. I have always loved rocks and mountains in paintings, and I learned a lot about how far some simple texturing goes in this pic.
I'll be back soon with more!
So, after Lofi and Kenket's works got me fired up about texture and whatnot, I decided to go all in and tackle it.
I made 2 texture brushes for myself in this pic. I have always loved rocks and mountains in paintings, and I learned a lot about how far some simple texturing goes in this pic.
I'll be back soon with more!
Category Artwork (Digital) / All
Species Coyote
Size 1200 x 800px
File Size 978.7 kB
It's very impressive, yes.. climbing isn't easy to draw because it's an extremely interactive sport between wall and athlete (something I have plenty experience with) and depends on so many little details to be right not to fall from the rock. I hope you don't mind some crits ^w^;
Did you use a ref for this? Like a photo or so.. if so, there's a few strange things going on: it sort of looks like that toe lock will be rather painful with a counter heel like that (very strenuous on the shins, oh yes! cx) unless there's a hidden heel lock thereabouts (that'd balance and then the extended leg becomes just a pendulum) ..also a nice underhand grip, though a little painful as well since all the downward friction isn't countered by an outward one, it'd be more comfortable to grip a tiny bit higher, unless this is very overhanging and has a tilted perspective. Another thing I notice is that the bolts are tighter spaced than both trad and sport climbing (usually 2 to 3m between each bolt, rarely within reach from one to the other), yet the character's pulling of quite a stunt, so there must be experience, a strange combination for someone placing their own gear ..and there's also an oddly-placed clip somewhere over on the right-hand side, not exactly how leading would go — or the character fell from above it?
As for the gear; you're mostly right, it's a strange quickdraw-and-chalkbag combination, but I've seen people rig weirder things together so that's fine. The leg straps are waaaayyy too thin, though — imagine the char sitting in that harness, since those are mainly a belt and a mobile seat. It'd be very painful and cut off circulation very quickly, not something someone this experienced would do unless they're normally a free climber, but even those have a harness, so that's still a weird choice. I also don't see anything holding the quickdraws to the rock wall, so that's a bit odd, especially for self-installed gear.
And lastly, a little anatomy crit could be useful too: the forearm in grip would definitely be more tense, the left-hand pectorial should puff up a little too, since those two are what keep the char on the rock at the highest point (legs are basically just like standing on a floor; just for gravity, hands are the anchors) and I notice that the left-hand shin is also shorter than the right-hand one — probably an issue of foreshortening ..you could fix that with shifting the knee a little bit to keep the illusion intact.
The rest of the picture is a matter of style (lighting, texture, impression of rock, etc.) and taste (colours, choice of clothing, etc.) so I'm not going into that..
Sorry to break down your work like that, if you don't like it you can just ignore (or delete) this comment cx
Did you use a ref for this? Like a photo or so.. if so, there's a few strange things going on: it sort of looks like that toe lock will be rather painful with a counter heel like that (very strenuous on the shins, oh yes! cx) unless there's a hidden heel lock thereabouts (that'd balance and then the extended leg becomes just a pendulum) ..also a nice underhand grip, though a little painful as well since all the downward friction isn't countered by an outward one, it'd be more comfortable to grip a tiny bit higher, unless this is very overhanging and has a tilted perspective. Another thing I notice is that the bolts are tighter spaced than both trad and sport climbing (usually 2 to 3m between each bolt, rarely within reach from one to the other), yet the character's pulling of quite a stunt, so there must be experience, a strange combination for someone placing their own gear ..and there's also an oddly-placed clip somewhere over on the right-hand side, not exactly how leading would go — or the character fell from above it?
As for the gear; you're mostly right, it's a strange quickdraw-and-chalkbag combination, but I've seen people rig weirder things together so that's fine. The leg straps are waaaayyy too thin, though — imagine the char sitting in that harness, since those are mainly a belt and a mobile seat. It'd be very painful and cut off circulation very quickly, not something someone this experienced would do unless they're normally a free climber, but even those have a harness, so that's still a weird choice. I also don't see anything holding the quickdraws to the rock wall, so that's a bit odd, especially for self-installed gear.
And lastly, a little anatomy crit could be useful too: the forearm in grip would definitely be more tense, the left-hand pectorial should puff up a little too, since those two are what keep the char on the rock at the highest point (legs are basically just like standing on a floor; just for gravity, hands are the anchors) and I notice that the left-hand shin is also shorter than the right-hand one — probably an issue of foreshortening ..you could fix that with shifting the knee a little bit to keep the illusion intact.
The rest of the picture is a matter of style (lighting, texture, impression of rock, etc.) and taste (colours, choice of clothing, etc.) so I'm not going into that..
Sorry to break down your work like that, if you don't like it you can just ignore (or delete) this comment cx
It's really cool to hear your insightful thoughts on rock climbing! I'm garbage at it in real life :P my back and forearms certainly aren't my strongest muscles.
This is the photo I used: http://organicthemes.com/demo/adven.....ed_post_03.jpg
In the photo it looks like he is gripping the rock with his heels? So that he can extend his arm and body and such? I lazily sketched in the pose, and as you can see, didn't bother to actually draw the fingers, ooooor even the second foot >-> I had intended this to be a quick speedpaint, but I grew attached to it early on.
This is the photo I used: http://organicthemes.com/demo/adven.....ed_post_03.jpg
In the photo it looks like he is gripping the rock with his heels? So that he can extend his arm and body and such? I lazily sketched in the pose, and as you can see, didn't bother to actually draw the fingers, ooooor even the second foot >-> I had intended this to be a quick speedpaint, but I grew attached to it early on.
OH YEAH, now it makes sense xD
A nice overhand grip (much much easier), heel lock (gripping with heel yes), toes kinda just dangling in that overhang for balance — here it's basically just one arm and one leg, then dangle a bit while balancing so you don't sway (which is EXHAUSTING, so prevent that!) ..and shake out that arm because tired, imagine holding your arm above your head for ten minutes Dx ..and the obliques are taking over from the pecs, so it's a shoulder-and-side action rather than a pull (which you'd see more with an underhand), so that's actually a very relaxed pose, good for resting c:
I also see crux gear placement (the wall hangs much more, so need a few more quickdraws) ..the chalkbag is connected to the harness itself too — and a lot of tiny details that aren't worth comparing cx
Looks like someone just having a ball, not really a pro ..still odd that that quickdraw is so high up but meh, probably just placed it "in case". You did a good job regardless, since it remains a very difficult to draw subject and you intended to do it quickly c:
Edit: Also, never say you're crap at anything in any field! Inexperienced, not interested, or so on, sure.. but don't talk yourself down, it's not worth it. Even if you're not "strong" enough for climbing, you might just have the wrong technique and talking yourself out of it from the start will make you never explore! (applies to anything, really — like art! :D)
A nice overhand grip (much much easier), heel lock (gripping with heel yes), toes kinda just dangling in that overhang for balance — here it's basically just one arm and one leg, then dangle a bit while balancing so you don't sway (which is EXHAUSTING, so prevent that!) ..and shake out that arm because tired, imagine holding your arm above your head for ten minutes Dx ..and the obliques are taking over from the pecs, so it's a shoulder-and-side action rather than a pull (which you'd see more with an underhand), so that's actually a very relaxed pose, good for resting c:
I also see crux gear placement (the wall hangs much more, so need a few more quickdraws) ..the chalkbag is connected to the harness itself too — and a lot of tiny details that aren't worth comparing cx
Looks like someone just having a ball, not really a pro ..still odd that that quickdraw is so high up but meh, probably just placed it "in case". You did a good job regardless, since it remains a very difficult to draw subject and you intended to do it quickly c:
Edit: Also, never say you're crap at anything in any field! Inexperienced, not interested, or so on, sure.. but don't talk yourself down, it's not worth it. Even if you're not "strong" enough for climbing, you might just have the wrong technique and talking yourself out of it from the start will make you never explore! (applies to anything, really — like art! :D)
I guess rock climbing being as digitigrade being would totally change the reading of the routes. Heel locks wouldn't exist, and the fact of having paws and claws would totally change the adherence.
So, I wouldn't judge the piece for each move, but for the mood. And totally has the feel of "Chalk up, shake-off and C'mon!", for me that's enough! :)
As for art-piece, the composition is great. The golden ratio was intentional?
So, I wouldn't judge the piece for each move, but for the mood. And totally has the feel of "Chalk up, shake-off and C'mon!", for me that's enough! :)
As for art-piece, the composition is great. The golden ratio was intentional?
Nopenopenopenopenope, nu-uh, no way, no thank you sir. That's one of the very few things that I will nope right out of before I even start it. I don't care how sturdy the rope is.
http://www.reactiongifs.com/r/oh-shi.gif
It's not like I'm scared of heights, because I used to go skydiving, heck, I got *BORED* of skydiving. But the problem here IS heights; much smaller heights. When skydiving, if something goes terribly wrong, there's an extremely small chance that you'll survive. But with rock/free climbing, the chance that you'll live is considerable higher. And living through something like that equals pain, and lots of it. So no thanks, I'll pass.
On another note, this is an awesome piece. I really love how you did the lighting and the shadows.
http://www.reactiongifs.com/r/oh-shi.gif
It's not like I'm scared of heights, because I used to go skydiving, heck, I got *BORED* of skydiving. But the problem here IS heights; much smaller heights. When skydiving, if something goes terribly wrong, there's an extremely small chance that you'll survive. But with rock/free climbing, the chance that you'll live is considerable higher. And living through something like that equals pain, and lots of it. So no thanks, I'll pass.
On another note, this is an awesome piece. I really love how you did the lighting and the shadows.
Congratulations! 2nd Place!
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Faults and falls, Physics and Perspective
The longer you stare the more the burn sets in; a clue to slacked reliefs
Wonder how it's like to breathe; while visualizing the pressures and points
pacing their passion with precision what a practice! i would be shaking within seconds
I bet in moments like these you can almost feel the impressions of the past souls thinking just as you would be about your next move, resting your groove with an army that believes in you that's now too; Soul & stamina arent meant to be scoffed at
The longer you stare the more the burn sets in; a clue to slacked reliefs
Wonder how it's like to breathe; while visualizing the pressures and points
pacing their passion with precision what a practice! i would be shaking within seconds
I bet in moments like these you can almost feel the impressions of the past souls thinking just as you would be about your next move, resting your groove with an army that believes in you that's now too; Soul & stamina arent meant to be scoffed at
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