Zexion's Showcase

[Zexion]

ZEXION'S SHOWCASE

This is where I, Zexion, show off my incredible mind-boggling earth-shattering art. If anyone wants one of these images as an avatar, PM me and I will resize it for you.

So, without further ado:

Here is a concept image of Horus (the ancient Egyptian god) that I just did.
http://img63.imageshack.us/img63/3153/horus2.png

Does anyone have any tips for me to improve it?

[Dashwood]

First comment is you should probably relocate your artwork to a designated showcase thread (http://www.giantitp.com/forums/showthread.php?t=122057)...Just saying.

As a note, I like the one you did, BUT: The lines are too think. If you get anything more complicated or with definite clothing outlines it will become overly confusing. Also, don't use so much white in the drawing. It tends to be a bad color for artwork when it's usually also the Background color.

[licoot]

First comment is you should probably relocate your artwork to a designated showcase thread (http://www.giantitp.com/forums/showthread.php?t=122057)...Just saying.

As a note, I like the one you did, BUT: The lines are too think. If you get anything more complicated or with definite clothing outlines it will become overly confusing. Also, don't use so much white in the drawing. It tends to be a bad color for artwork when it's usually also the Background color.

Firstly, you probably should change the thread, but just a quick question to Dashwood, when you put 'think' did you mean thick or thin, because in my opinion they were to thin and i got cofused

[Zexion]

First comment is you should probably relocate your artwork to a designated showcase thread (http://www.giantitp.com/forums/showthread.php?t=122057)...Just saying.

As a note, I like the one you did, BUT: The lines are too think. If you get anything more complicated or with definite clothing outlines it will become overly confusing. Also, don't use so much white in the drawing. It tends to be a bad color for artwork when it's usually also the Background color.
Um... thin, or thick? I'm a bit confuzzled.

[Dashwood]

oops...heh. They should be thicker.

[Zexion]

oops...heh. They should be thicker.
Alright. Thanks for the feedback.

[Zexion]

Alright, here's the new version, with thicker lines:
http://img17.imageshack.us/img17/3153/horus2.png

[Zexion]

Are you sure the god looks like that? It seems odd. :smalltongue:
REFERENCE IMAGE:
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/c/c2/Horus_standing.svg/262px-Horus_standing.svg.png...
Seems alright to me.

[Jokasti]

Man, if you knew half the things I know about Horus, you'd be in the fetal position. But good OotSification! I like the KoC eyes, but I feel you should've gone for the true Egyptian look, i.e. looking straight in one direction. Great job!

[Zexion]

Man, if you knew half the things I know about Horus, you'd be in the fetal position. But good OotSification! I like the KoC eyes, but I feel you should've gone for the true Egyptian look, i.e. looking straight in one direction. Great job!
I'll make another version.

[Zexion]

Done:
http://img689.imageshack.us/img689/7676/horus3.png

[bvdk99]

Done:
http://img689.imageshack.us/img689/7676/horus3.png

They're usually depicted facing the other way, but it's not a necessity that you change it.

[Zexion]

They're usually depicted facing the other way, but it's not a necessity that you change it.
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/c/c2/Horus_standing.svg/262px-Horus_standing.svg.png

[bvdk99]

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/c/c2/Horus_standing.svg/262px-Horus_standing.svg.png

Point taken. :smallbiggrin:

Anyways, I did a project on a famous egyptian temple, and most of the drawings were facing right, but whatever...

[Zexion]

Point taken. :smallbiggrin:

Anyways, I did a project on a famous egyptian temple, and most of the drawings were facing right, but whatever...
I think that they face down the hallway, towards the center of the tomb or something.
Anyways, flipping it would make it more balanced as an avatar. Good point.

[bvdk99]

I think that they face down the hallway, towards the center of the tomb or something.
Anyways, flipping it would make it more balanced as an avatar. Good point.

Yeah, it would, wouldn't it? Your welcome. :smallbiggrin:

[Zexion]

Yeah, it would, wouldn't it? Your welcome. :smallbiggrin:
I don't suppose you would want it as an avatar?

[bvdk99]

I don't suppose you would want it as an avatar?

I would, for the time being, since my other one's quite outdated. A while ago, I posted a request for an avatar of my D&D character, but I'd love to have this one in the meantime, if that's okay?

[Zexion]

I would, for the time being, since my other one's quite outdated. A while ago, I posted a request for an avatar of my D&D character, but I'd love to have this one in the meantime, if that's okay?
Sure! Wait a moment as I flip it...

[Zexion]

Done!
http://img694.imageshack.us/img694/8144/horus4.png

It's at:
http://img694.imageshack.us/img694/8144/horus4.png

[bvdk99]

Done!
http://img694.imageshack.us/img694/8144/horus4.png

It's at:
http://img694.imageshack.us/img694/8144/horus4.png

Could I make a suggestion? His arm not holding the scepter seems a bit square to me. I know it's supposed to be like a drawing, but maybe make it a bit less robotic?

[Zexion]

Could I make a suggestion? His arm not holding the scepter seems a bit square to me. I know it's supposed to be like a drawing, but maybe make it a bit less robotic?
:smallconfused:
'Twas supposed to mimic the Egyptian style, as you wished.

[bvdk99]

:smallconfused:
'Twas supposed to mimic the Egyptian style, as you wished.

Yes, but, in the drawing your basing it off, his arm is hanging down, as in every other egyptian picture I've seen. It's not imperative that you change it, but I think it would look better.

[Zexion]

http://img34.imageshack.us/img34/7609/horus5.png
http://img34.imageshack.us/img34/7609/horus5.png

[Cealocanth]

Nice job on that one. That's a style I've never seen anyone try before. If you're a new Avatarist in the Playground, good for you. Few boldly step beyond the showcase threads and attempt to make their own and return a success. Congrats. :smallbiggrin:

I am, (of course), assuming you're new at this. If you're not, pardon my stereotype. I'd love to see some of your other work so I can learn from Expert Avatarists in the Playground, after all, I am trying to become an avatarist.

[bvdk99]

http://img34.imageshack.us/img34/7609/horus5.png
http://img34.imageshack.us/img34/7609/horus5.png

Er, as you may have noticed, it's a bit squashed. Any way to change this?

[Zexion]

Nice job on that one. That's a style I've never seen anyone try before. If you're a new Avatarist in the Playground, good for you. Few boldly step beyond the showcase threads and attempt to make their own and return a success. Congrats. :smallbiggrin:

I am, (of course), assuming you're new at this. If you're not, pardon my stereotype. I'd love to see some of your other work so I can learn from Expert Avatarists in the Playground, I am trying to become an avatarist.
Thanks, but... um... I'm new. :smallbiggrin:
If you want to study my work (and believe me, who wouldn't?), I have a webcomic, Galactic Adventures, the link to which is in my signature.

@bvdk: Oh, sorry, I forgot to resize it. Wait a moment.

[Zexion]

http://img40.imageshack.us/img40/448/horus6.png
http://img40.imageshack.us/img40/448/horus6.png

[bvdk99]

http://img40.imageshack.us/img40/448/horus6.png
http://img40.imageshack.us/img40/448/horus6.png

All better! Thanks!

[Zexion]

All better! Thanks!
You are welcome!

[bvdk99]

Out of curiosity, Zexion, what are you working on now?

[Zexion]

Out of curiosity, Zexion, what are you working on now?
My webcomic. Strip #6.

[Zexion]

Okay, my class is doing this Tomatos from Space or something, so I made a couple of banners:

http://img245.imageshack.us/img245/8783/spacetomato3.png

http://img708.imageshack.us/img708/1094/spacetomato4.png

Any comments?

[Maximum Zersk]

Awesome, but you forgot different breeds of tomatoes. Like the Jungle Tomato. And the Sea Tomato. And the Sun Tomato.

[Zexion]

Awesome, but you forgot different breeds of tomatoes. Like the Jungle Tomato. And the Sea Tomato. And the Sun Tomato.
Reference. (http://www.tomatosphere.org/)