Polygons and whatnot (mostly polygons)

[Frown]

Naughty Neon Ness.

 

[Neon Ness]

Nice stencil , did you do it?

Yep. Our university's Architecture/Fine Arts schools got some laser cutters in recently. You can import Illustrator files into the computer, and the laser will follow and cut out the Pen Tool lines precisely out of pretty much any material you want. It's insanely precise and perfect for stencils.

 

[Brickbox]

I don't know if thisthe right place to ask this but here it goes

I'm looking for a super smash bros brawl photo that would look good on a 16"x20" poster I can get print I just need an image. very sorry if this isn't the place to post this.

 

[Yink]

Neon I love you.~

brick what exact photo do you need? Do you have a preference? Logo?

 

[Brickbox]

Well I was hoping for the super smash bros brawl logo and maybe put falco in. I just need a photo that will look good on a 16"x20" poster. Basicly Im just going to take the photo and get poster prints from a website.

 

[Joeadok]

Dee Dubya

Am nearing the end of KH Chain of memories so the blenderhead in me got working!
Still a texturing Wip, but I’ve made a “standard” and a “Nobody” version this is the “nobody” preview.

These are some names I thought up:

Dubya x

Dyubax
Xydaub
Yaxubad ede
Deex Yadub

Drake x

Xakred

And brickboz, your sig is awesome!

 

[Brickbox]

And brickboz, your sig is awesome!

wow thanks it's the first one I have ever made. Me and my friend(Ham) play Mario kart and brawl together all the time so I thought I would put the nickname/main in my sig.

 

[Cyaneon]

I'm sorry if this is a stupid question and/or this is the wrong place to ask, but...
Is there a certain name for pictures like these?



I'm trying to make textures and I need pictures like these as a reference.

 

[Chronodiver Lokii]

Character concept art?

 

[Cyaneon]

Oh wow, I feel like an idiot now. I only thought concept art was just like... an official picture of them in a pose, so I didn't bother to check. Thank you!

 

[Morrigan]

I think they're also called Reference sheets.

 

[Chaco]

I believe reference lies more in individual "pieces" rather than just a whole. A whole is included though.

 

[Elder Sister]

WOW I JUST SAW IT NEON IS AMAZING!! O_O

 

[ZIO]

Oh shi . . . That's a cool *** logo in the OP.

 

[Lythium]

Agreed. I like the little "lol" in the corner.

 

[Wiscus]

Warning! The last reply to this thread was posted over a month ago. Please make sure you are not unnecessarily bumping this thread before replying.

Why no activity here?

Well anyway....uh.
I bring a silly wip with me! I havent been drawing like I usually do lately but:

http://www.smashboards.com/showthread.php?t=269197

revitalized my poke spirit! (is looking to get more entries in there)
draw some pokemon, you artsy people.
and here is the wip: A fatty flygon!

Spoiler

 

[Today]

Ooh~! An AE social thread! Doh! How did I miss this? XP

 

[Chronodiver Lokii]

Cuz it's so dead XP Sadfaceeeeee

 

[Today]

D:! D'aw~!! Welp, I hope it stays active soon!

On an artistic note..! I'm in the mood to draw some Pokemon!

 

[Wiscus]

Yay pokemon :3
Go Today go!
......
Are we all a bunch of lurkers or something. We need more artsy blather.

 

[ZIO]

K. I been meaning to post a question here. What's the recommended brush settings for someone with a Tablet in Photoshop? Something to give those awesome thin, clean, crisp lines you could see in even cartoons?

 

[Neon Ness]

K. I been meaning to post a question here. What's the recommended brush settings for someone with a Tablet in Photoshop? Something to give those awesome thin, clean, crisp lines you could see in even cartoons?

You people and your tablets. Get @ my 3-button mouse.

I dunno if Brush settings work differently with tablets but I normally use like a 3 to 5 point circle brush and adjust the Shape Dynamics for thin cartoon lines. Then again it also depends on how big the image is, I guess.

I'll bet Lokii knows.

I probably need to change that logo. It's so dated now.

 

[Chronodiver Lokii]

I use SAI because of the whole i-want-clean-lines issues...so yeahhhh xD;
Manga Studio has those nice lines too. Really sharp.

When I do use photoshop...i use a 2-3 point setting. Sometimes 4.

 

[magnet20]

In Photoshop you can use the pen tool to get some nice line work. It makes it a lot easier to block in colors since you can fill in the shapes you used for inking. There are plenty of tutorials on deviant art if you search for pen tool inking. I can't ink by hand very well (I mainly sketch and color by hand) so I stick to the pen tool in either PS or SAI though I prefer the control SAI gives. Oh, and openCanvas is really nice for sketches simply because it records as you draw (doesn't matter what version, the free 1.1 and pay 4.5e can both do it) so you can see what you had trouble/did well on. As for inking in PS I use a size 2-5 hard round brush.

 

[Today]

Hrm! I don't have a tablet so I can't help! ): But I hope I can get one one day!! There are so many, though so it'll be hard to choose which one is right for me!

Also, I have SAI but it expires a lot.. D: Is that right?

 

[Wiscus]

@Zio: I also recommend sai. I cant ps for anything. Like Magnet mentioned the pen tool is great for getting nice lines.

@today: Do you have a cracked sai or are you using a trail version over and over? Either could be causing it to expire repeatedly.

 

[Today]

XD!! I must be using the trail version over and over!! That would be the reason why!

 

[Wiscus]

:3
Today being way too adorable.

 

[Today]

XD;; Ah.. sorry..!! But would that mean I have to illegally download it to use it? @__@;;

 

[Wiscus]

Well you can buy it with a bit of trouble. But there are various downloads available...around these here Internets. *coughletsjustsayIdidntbuyminecough*

http://www.systemax.jp/en/sai/
actual paint tool sai page.

 

[Today]

XD; Huh! Thank you!! I'll see what I can do..! I appreciate it!!

Random question:
I don't have a scanner but I use my digital camera and take photos outside as a replacement. Is this okay or not preferred? XP Should I save up for a scanner? I kind of want a tablet first but I'd like to have both~

 

[Chronodiver Lokii]

Getting a scanner might be a good idea...but sometimes digital camera photos can pass for scanned pictures :3 idk. just my random opinion XD

Also, anyone here ever make Lolita clothing? I have to make a punk lolita costume for the cafe at an art show my school is holding (Im leader of anime club, so i said we'd waitress the cafe xD) and I'm wondering if anyone has any tips or any punk lolita refs.

 

[Today]

XD Yeah? I really need money~!

Also, I make lolita clothing and costumes so I can help with anything if you need it!

 

[Chronodiver Lokii]

Awws xD

Really?? I'll probs be coming to you from time to time for tips xD NOW I MUST FIND REFS~

 

[Wiscus]

I also rec a scanner Today. I miss mine so much.
I'll see if I can dig up some refs Lokii, I like different fashion designs.

Edit:

http://community.livejournal.com/egl/3066586.html

the patterns dont work

http://community.livejournal.com/putu_rabu/

putu is a pop punk brand.

http://miscy.livejournal.com/7686.html?view=28166

basic skirt.

and

http://community.livejournal.com/sew_loli/tag/punk

http://community.livejournal.com/sewjfashion/

may be helpful to see other peoples designs?

http://community.livejournal.com/jmagazinescans/

jp fashion mags.

I hope this is a bit helpful

http://www.sovintagepatterns.com/vintagepatterns.html

vintage patterns.

 

[Today]

Hokay!! :'D That's fine! Glad I can help!! Good luck~!! :3

Edit: Thanks, Wiscus! I'm going to try and start saving for one then! I'll try and get some sells!

 

[Chronodiver Lokii]

Uwaaahh!~ <3 I wanna hug both of you right nowww x3 So helpful~

 

[Today]

XD Oh dear! I didn't do anything but yeah when you need me feel free~! :3

 

[ZIO]

See, I didn't want to have to install a new program when I'm already used to Photoshop.

Oh well. Free download.

 

[Chaco]

Do any of you guys ever feel like you din challenge yourself anymore? You stay in your comfort zone and no longer expand on your abilities? Well, I believe Ive hit that currently and need some help getting out of it. It's been like this for like the entire year. .____.