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mochaspazz
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Posted: Wed, 24/02/2016 07:52 (8 Years ago)
Hi! Um, so I've been trying to practice with 'glowing' or fluorescent effects in art, even made a new oc to force myself to practice, but I'm having some trouble and i can't get it to look right..
Could anyone give me a critique for this? Other advice is welcome as well. ^-^;

Note: His hind legs are supposed to be shorter than his forelegs, it was an attempt at an exaggerated hyena style of body that.... well idk if it worked or not. <.<;
Marikot
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Posted: Wed, 24/02/2016 08:05 (8 Years ago)
Maybe you should try studying some neon lights for reference, such as this. The part that glows is going to be really light in value and color (NOT WHITE); the edges are slighty darker, and then the reflected light on other objects is actually pretty dark.
Id say play around with Google and your art program and nail down basic shapes before you try to do it on a more complex shape (like the mane on your creature).
Marikot
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Posted: Sat, 27/02/2016 12:43 (8 Years ago)
Yo peepz, is anyone interested on having an art homework? Ness is gonna give me themes and exercises every week.
It's not gonna be easy though, just saying. It includes stuff like drawing 100 heads, or... Idk, 50 animals in different angles. For the week. (I'm used to this kind of workload so it won't affect me as much, but this could be a chance for you guys to improve).
Spiritburn
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Posted: Sat, 27/02/2016 12:45 (8 Years ago)
If it's optional, I wouldn't mind taking on some of the easier challenges in between my commissions. I actually have a full plate, and because most of it is pixel work, I wouldn't mind having something other than pixels to work on at times XD

I already have one Image I need to do for Nessy, and two personal images to finish up, but after that, nothing is planned...

Abby
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Posted: Sat, 27/02/2016 12:49 (8 Years ago)
Shove at me things to do in classes please, they are seriously boring.
--throws exams through the window--
If I can try to do it without references /no mobiles at class/ I will go for it giiiirl
Marikot
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Posted: Sat, 27/02/2016 13:04 (8 Years ago)
It'll be mostly with reference because it IS an improvement challenge, and you won't get better if you keep drawing the same thing wrongly over and over. You'll just develop bad habits. And you gotta know how the rules work before you can break them. :'D

I intend on continuing my challenge thread though if you wanna take part on that ouo I'm working on the critiques right now and I'ma post them all when I'm done and before I head to class since I feel bad about taking this long
Abby
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Posted: Sat, 27/02/2016 13:25 (8 Years ago)
Ooops true
Then I should try with the challenge even if I haven't got that much time lol. I've seriously abandoned art this month other than a couple art trades because being at uni from 9 am to 7 pm...OTL no energy

So I'll surely stalk your challenge
dcas
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Posted: Sat, 27/02/2016 14:52 (8 Years ago)
I wouldn't mind as well 0u0
I'm planning to bring along a tiny pocket sized sketchbook along with me to campus everyday so I can doodle/sketch in between classes (with refs if needed lol)
since i have all the data i could use, might as well use them for searching refs instead of on online games :u
Giltine13
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Posted: Sat, 27/02/2016 14:56 (8 Years ago)
I wouldn't mind joining!
It sounds like a lot of fun, not to mention some motivation to actually do something useful. And the harder the challenge the sweeter it is to overcome it.
Marikot
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Posted: Sat, 27/02/2016 14:59 (8 Years ago)
Well it's not like you guys need to draw everything anyway, you can adjust the number of drawings to your preference. It's like I said, Im used to the workload so doing 100 hands in a week is pretty much nothing compared to what I had to do on my first year at Gnomon.
Also does anyone wanna help me with the improvement challenge thread? ouo Im gonna need someone to help me with the topics, preferably in a different time zone.
Giltine13
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Posted: Sat, 27/02/2016 15:13 (8 Years ago)
I could! But no idea if my timezone is good enough for that? (It's 17 here right now)
dcas
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Posted: Sat, 27/02/2016 15:18 (8 Years ago)
Palpad me if you need any help of any sort :0!
my time right now is 11:17pm lol
Rini
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Posted: Sat, 27/02/2016 17:45 (8 Years ago)
Ahh, I'm up for the challenge
I could finally have something to do during spanish and History class that aren't mishapen doodles

And I could still help out with the challenge if you need it, my timezone is Eastern Standerd time (12:45pm right now)
cresco
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Posted: Sat, 27/02/2016 19:27 (8 Years ago)
I'd like some art homework aswell! Sounds like really good practice.
And I could also help for your challenge thread, I'm online at 22.00 server time almost every day
(my time zone is GMT+1 /or +2 in summer).
Marikot
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Posted: Mon, 29/02/2016 16:33 (8 Years ago)
Alright guys, since there are a lot of options Ima go with first-come first-serve :'D Abby had already palpadded me about it, so I'll take Abby and Giltine13. ♥
Challenge will start tomorrow, so there's still time to sign up if you want. ouo

Also does anyone feel like doing a hangout or something? Today is be-productive day, and I gotta catch up on some things anyway, so it'd be fun to have some company.
cresco
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Posted: Mon, 29/02/2016 16:38 (8 Years ago)
I'm available for a hangout right now. It would be good to test it out. And I'd love to see you working!
I'm really looking forward to start your challenge again! :D
fragile
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Posted: Mon, 29/02/2016 16:42 (8 Years ago)
Plz say my artz is pretty
Preferred nickname (optional): Google or Mono Don't ask
Art gallery (dA, art dump, etc): Here~
Password: Maltese

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Marikot
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Posted: Mon, 29/02/2016 16:48 (8 Years ago)
@Mono of course you can join. xD

Also yay ♥
Hangout link
For whoever wants to join: you can turn off your webcam/microphone if you want to, and there's an option for sharing screens only. ouo There's also a text-based chat.

Edit: Hangout closed for now, I gotta do some things. You guys can still use the room though~
Lancer
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Posted: Thu, 24/03/2016 04:29 (8 Years ago)
Plz say my artz is pretty
Preferred nickname (optional): kasu, kas, shiro, shiroe, idgaf tbh
Art gallery (dA, art dump, etc): hello
Password: sloth? snake? slinkies?

hello is this still alive
Marikot
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Posted: Thu, 24/03/2016 05:29 (8 Years ago)
Yes it's still alive
or at least it should be