Bama & Elentari's Art Thread

[AlabamaBoy]

Well, Elentari and I have been up all night drawing and we decided to make a thread about it.

In this thread we are going to post our work and would like feedback from the community.

Tonight I worked on a woman laying in a hammock by the sea. Ele worked on a mermaid.

Bama's : Well this is only a part of the picture, unfortunatly my scanner isn't as large as my art pad.
http://img340.imageshack.us/img340/3208/brittainy2nt7.png

Ele's : We had a discussion about the mermaid, but it isn't forum PC.
http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1195/1276241424_d74f1fc8c6_o.jpg

Bama's
http://img75.imageshack.us/img75/5464/girlbythepeirrh1.png

http://img119.imageshack.us/img119/1743/portraitofselfpa3.png

[Elentari]

Of course other people can post their stuff too. But we all know that bama and I are the most important.

[Excaliber]

Ele are you a mermaid?

Nice job both of you.

[Elentari]

I am actually a unicorn.


EDIT: I use my teeth to hold the pencil?

[Excaliber]

I remember watching Disney movie about a unicorn or something...

I don't remember what it was called...

[AlabamaBoy]

Someone obviously has a fascination with Elentari, or is attempting to get their post count up.

I want you to know.

This thread isn't for the latter.

If it is the former, show it with more gusto.

[Jeffery]

I am actually a unicorn.


EDIT: I use my teeth to hold the pencil?
Funny, I'd have thought you would just draw with your horn.


So then the question for Bama is....

Would you do a mermaid??? I mean, sure, up top it's all woman. But things get kinda.... fishy, when you travel down. Even assuming she has human female lower genetalia, would the scaly tail kinda throw you off game or not???

[AlabamaBoy]

Throw me off my game?

Of course not.

Oddly enough we were discussing how that would work.

You know... considering I don't know how a mermad's anatomy is put together...

Would you give up an "encounter" with a mythalogical being because of a scaly tail.

I wouldn't.

[Jeffery]

You would have probably one of two setups....

Either a fish style mating system, which means she would lay eggs and you'd have to then do a solo job to get them cooking, or the more human style. Which I assume you have an inkling on how that works. Unless you're catholic.

But, do you really think even if it was the second case, that you would be able to get freaky? I mean, a tale slapping you constantly would be a bit distracting. That and you'd never be able to get adventurous and do it on an elevator.

[Excaliber]

You would have probably one of two setups....

Either a fish style mating system, which means she would lay eggs and you'd have to then do a solo job to get them cooking, or the more human style. Which I assume you have an inkling on how that works. Unless you're catholic.

But, do you really think even if it was the second case, that you would be able to get freaky? I mean, a tale slapping you constantly would be a bit distracting. That and you'd never be able to get adventurous and do it on an elevator.

You just made my morning Jeff...

[AlabamaBoy]

As shocking as this may be, I would like your thoughts on the actual topic of the thread.

[Matt 34.5]

Bama's looks good, just two suggestions.
1) The depth is off, with the shadows and whatnot concidering you can see the light source, but I'm assuming you just draw for fun and have no real art-related education?
2) It would be better if it was an above view and she was a nude sun bather.

As for Ele's its well-done, though I'm not sure where the light source is, thats how I start off all my drawings - real sketchy. My only problem with it is that again, her boobs are covered.

[AlabamaBoy]

I do actualy.

And if you could see the whole picture, it would flow better.

Note the slightly abstract nature of the light source, and shadowing.

It isn't supposed to be within the laws of realism.

[BaxVarlet]

It isn't supposed to be within the laws of realism.

Good save.

[Anarchy_United]

The only thing I can draw is a pirate.

[Excaliber]

The only thing I can draw is a pirate.

You don't need to be able to draw anything else.

[AlabamaBoy]

Of course other people can post their stuff too. But we all know that bama and I are the most important.

Post art, or post comments on the art posted here.

Digressing from the thread topic is not on the agenda.

PS: I'm working on a new peice now.

[X-fluffy]

hmmm yea i like it a lot especially the palms turned out great..... though the girl looks a tad bit anorexic :S

[Oisin]

http://img210.imageshack.us/img210/2614/hawtttsa4.jpg

This is my art. You like?!

[X-fluffy]

lol its a mermaid ... nice colours though although the skin of your head doesnt suit the other skin O.o try to work on that

[Oisin]

Bry Guy is perfect, and you speak blasphemy.

Also, I had the mermaid first, Ele's just a poser.

[WaCk-HeAd]

The only thing I can draw is a pirate.

And you draw them well, my friend. You draw them well.

[mantis33]

Meh. Not really my style. I like realism. I might show you two up if I stop being lazy and take some pictures of some of my work. ;)

Also, there's already an Art Thread:
http://www.tacticsarena.com/forum/showthread.php?t=28515&highlight=Art+Thread
I had to say this before someone else did. :)

[pils]

The only thing I can draw is a pirate.

So you can't draw socks/sock puppets? :eek:

[mantis33]

As promised:

I was voted Most Artistic in my graduating class of 600+ at my high school. Here’s some artwork of mine I have hanging around my room:

http://img406.imageshack.us/img406/2651/1000410hn3.jpg (http://imageshack.us)
This is FINGERPAINT where I had a 30 MINUTE TIME LIMIT (which explains the rushed background). I am always the slowest artist in my class, so anything with a time limit is not good for me, but I think this one turned out alright.

http://img125.imageshack.us/img125/2162/1000411xh2.jpg (http://imageshack.us)
This is paint. Only the second painting I’ve ever done. It was a still-life of my jacket, baby picture, PSP, MP3, baseball hat, basketball, cards, and a random Foo Fighters CD. :p

http://img111.imageshack.us/img111/5332/1000414qv0.jpg (http://imageshack.us)
The top picture on this one is pencil, the bottom is pen and ink.

http://img407.imageshack.us/img407/7672/1000413ww5.jpg (http://imageshack.us)
These are a couple sketches from a long time ago. They’re decent. Grim reaper and skull.

http://img249.imageshack.us/img249/7240/1000412gb7.jpg (http://imageshack.us)
This is my favorite piece. It is colored pencil. The microphone, newspaper, and Bible wrapped in the flag represent freedom of speech, press, and religion.

I have a nice self-portrait and drawing of a praying mantis lying around here somewhere, but I can’t find them.

[Serge]

http://img206.imageshack.us/img206/245/zombiefebmp3.jpg

Made with paint, of the MS variety.

Yeah, I'm not an artist and it drives me crazy.

[Excaliber]

Mantis I really like the last one...

[Serge]

Yeah, it's awesome.

[steve12]

They look nice... but you should see some random people in my school draw. They draw like Mantis, and by the way Tits, those pictures are excellent. As for me, well, I can't draw. Unless they are pictures which involve mathematical patterns and a ruler..

[ko71991]

Damn you mantis, I wanted to post about the already existing Artwork thread! :mad:

I'll forgive just because of that -INSANELY- sick American flag drawing.

And I mean SIIIIIICK! :yes3:

[The Frozen One]

I like em :p

[ko71991]

Can I post poems?

'Coz I just ran accross one of mine in Realist's old thread.

http://www.tacticsarena.com/forum/showthread.php?t=26987&page=2

Sadly I didn't win it. :( Real thought I plagiarized from Tupac, me thinks.

[ExpectDeath]

Kewl mermaid Ele!

[Elentari]

As for Ele's its well-done, though I'm not sure where the light source is, thats how I start off all my drawings - real sketchy. My only problem with it is that again, her boobs are covered.

Light sources are for losers. I always have problems with that in my drawings.

And the boobs weren't covered at first. My dad came in while I was in the middle of drawing and asked me to put a dress on her or something (:rolleyes:), so we compromised.


Also, there's already an Art Thread:
http://www.tacticsarena.com/forum/sh...ght=Art+Thread
I had to say this before someone else did. :)

I already knew that one existed, but thanks anyway. I had my reasons for wanting to make this one instead.

[Serge]

Can I post poems?

'Coz I just ran accross one of mine in Realist's old thread.

http://www.tacticsarena.com/forum/showthread.php?t=26987&page=2

Sadly I didn't win it. :( Real thought I plagiarized from Tupac, me thinks.
That's not why you didn't win though. Real went mostly with the most interesting and engaging entries, or entrees in his words, and a poem can't really compete with multiple post long stories in that respect.

[ko71991]

That's not why you didn't win though. Real went mostly with the most interesting and engaging entries, or entrees in his words, and a poem can't really compete with multiple post long stories in that respect.

Oh I wasn't saying I didn't win just because Real thought I plagiarized. XD

No, I knew I had no chance from the start. >_> I shoulda kept the last two sentences on different lines.

EDIT: Aww man, Ele. Lock the door next time. :p

[Ignition]

Well to start, lets just say that photography is my 100% main medium.http://mic-kyle.deviantart.com/gallery/photography/

Next up is pencil.


Just doodling:
http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a70/Kyl02/DSCF3269.jpg

I hate having a subject or medium in which to create it in forced on me, as you can see I don’t tend to do as well under such circumstances:
http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a70/Kyl02/Kyleswatercolor.jpg

That’s all I had on my Bucket. I’ll dig around and see what I can take pictures of.

[Unforgottner]

Mantis was an ugly alien monkey baby thingy.
I love the last one.

[mantis33]

Mantis was an ugly alien monkey baby thingy.
I love the last one.

Hey! Don't diss the baby photo!

Nec, I kinda like the bowl of fruit. It's abstract, but not TOO abstract. It is appealing to the eyes, very colorful. What media is that?

[Serge]

Looks like water-based paint and pen on canvas.

[Lonely Tylenol]

I used to have some crappy sketches I did when I was, ah, twelve. Or something of the sort. :)

I haven't picked up an artpad in years (literally), as writing is more my forte. Since I doubt anyone here would consider my writing "art", I'll just have to draw more crappy sketches for y'all.

P.S. Mantis - my brother loved the polar bears.

[bludhoundz]

My friend drew this when he was bored and high on paint:

http://img237.imageshack.us/img237/6751/dragonnizzelty3.jpg

I can't draw for shit, but sometimes I use images to add humor to something.

[Ignition]

Looks like water-based paint and pen on canvas.
First we had to sketch it, then ink that, then water-color the hole thing. It was done on sketch paper then traced on a light table through onto water-color paper for the inking.

[Serge]

Water-color, that's what it's called. :P

Anyway, the effect is really good and it's a good piece.

[Ignition]

Too bad I utterly despise it in comparison to my other works. I decided to do one of my own will in grade 11. now THAT is a much much better work. I'll have to see what I can scrounge up.

[mantis33]

It better not be better than mine, Nec. :)

[AlabamaBoy]

This is a girl sitting out under the moon.

I am fairly disapointed I can't post the whole thing... but oh well.

http://img75.imageshack.us/img75/5464/girlbythepeirrh1.png

[mantis33]

Meh.

Try adding more value. It looks like everything is either black or white. A greater value of shading will give it a much greater appeal and a more 3-dimensional look.

[Ignition]

Looks like he tried it. Though It may be a little off. Wouldn't the peers to the dock that are farther away be darker then the ones in the foreground?

[AlabamaBoy]

They are.


o.0

[~Priest~]

I like your american flag piece a lot mantits.

Here are some of my drawings, all of them are done in pen, and on binder paper, since I usually only draw in my classes. The last one was from a long time ago, so it was done in pencil.

And none of these drawings are finished since I get tired of them too fast.

This one is my favorite so far:
http://img179.imageshack.us/img179/9135/dsc00035sh8.jpg


Another angel:
http://img477.imageshack.us/img477/2395/dsc00034bi8.jpg

I don't know what to call this guy:
http://img509.imageshack.us/img509/2746/dsc00032sr5.jpg


And my pencil one:
http://img509.imageshack.us/img509/5551/dsc00033pi5.jpg

[Lonely Tylenol]

I like your american flag piece a lot mantits.

Here are some of my drawings, all of them are done in pen, and on binder paper, since I usually only draw in my classes. The last one was from a long time ago, so it was done in pencil.

And none of these drawings are finished since I get tired of them too fast.

Guess I don't have to pick up the artpad after all. Our drawing styles are very similar, as well as what we actually draw, only yours are... Darker. The shading has more depth and flow to it, whereas mine look more like comic book art with the more heavily contrasted shading.

Where's the white flag when you need it? :)

[gryph89]

Let me find the pad I drew this in. It was pretty much the only drawing I did in a long time. So I won't be able to find anymore.

I'll post the link in like 5-10 minutes.

edit : right where I thought it was. Nevermind, it has a drink spilt on the page. So its all "squiggly"

[Excaliber]

Preist that pirate drawing is really nice.

[X-fluffy]

the american flag is really well drawn though but i still like all your other pictures better i dunno why though but well they are just great...... bama try to leave less things so plain......i think you should work with colours before you start with pencil.... this helps you get a better feeling for 3D and shading

[Unforgottner]

Oisin's portrait of Bry Guy is still the best piece in this thread.

[Matt 34.5]

I may have posted these before... This is a drawing I did when I was 14/15, would have posted newer ones but then I'd have to upload them.

http://www.freewebs.com/dowerboi/Picture%2055.jpg

If I could I would have posted my Angelina Jolie painting, but I never took it home from school in grade 11, its probably still there.

[AlabamaBoy]

Newest:

It's a self portrait.

http://img119.imageshack.us/img119/1743/portraitofselfpa3.png

[ko71991]

I may have posted these before... This is a drawing I did when I was 14/15, would have posted newer ones but then I'd have to upload them.

http://www.freewebs.com/dowerboi/Picture%2055.jpg

If I could I would have posted my Angelina Jolie painting, but I never took it home from school in grade 11, its probably still there.

Looks like you had a pretty thick mustache going at 14/15.. :eek:

[Jeffery]

Looks like you had a pretty thick mustache going at 14/15.. :eek:
Thats an eye brow ya dummy.

[mantis33]

Newest:

It's a self portrait.

http://img119.imageshack.us/img119/1743/portraitofselfpa3.png

Better. :)

[AlabamaBoy]

These are just sketches darling.

~_^

Was telling someone last night that I needed to post some things that are more than just sketches.

[mantis33]

Don't darling me. I own this thread! :p

[AlabamaBoy]

Alright... darling.

[Elentari]

If you owned this thread, it would have your name in the title.

*looks at title* Looks like you're out of luck.

I thought you quit tao anyway?

[Lonely Tylenol]

If you owned this thread, it would have your name in the title.

*looks at title* Looks like you're out of luck.

Can I have my name in the title?

I'll do something absurdly stupid again. What it is matters not... For I will be one thread title closer to having my name in every blasted thread title in TAO forums!

/cackle

[Elentari]

You call finding a rose for me 'stupid'?

:(

[Lonely Tylenol]

You call finding a rose for me 'stupid'?

:(

Oh THAT was what I did to get my name on that thread?

Hoo boy... Then what was it that I did that one...

...Oh...

Oh god...

[X-fluffy]

aight i guess its time to post a piece of my art here lol...... ( btw bama that self portrait is awesome)

portrait of a girl
Hb pencil on yellow paper

http://img256.imageshack.us/img256/212/p9033854nk4.jpg (http://imageshack.us)


here is a dragon

HB pencil and charcoal on normal copy paper
http://img504.imageshack.us/img504/999/dracheww4.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

[AlabamaBoy]

I love how you did the eyes.

PS

I can't sleep.

:(

[X-fluffy]

thnx a lot..... i hope the tutorials i sent ya help ya