Iron Avatarist - Ponies. Ponies everywhere.

[Mauve Shirt]

I'm sure I'll learn the secrets of the judge's delay this time, however I can't help but notice that Halloween hasn't been updated, and it's been 2 months. That's not unheard of, just wondering if it'll be up anytime soon.

[happyturtle]

It's trophy making. I keep telling Ruki to make some standard trophy cup images to use each time, unless someone feels particularly inspired to make custom ones, but he's a bit of a perfectionist.

[Ashen Lilies]

I'd like to know an artist who isn't.

[Mordokai]

Semi-serious entry here:

Most Magical Equestrian
Best Rookie Entry
It was a Magical Equestrian.

Oh yeah baby!

This one would certainly get all three of my votes, if I would be judging here

[Serpentine]

I'm sure he'd be happy to take on volunteers if anyone wants to (and can be reliable at) make them for him.

[Haruki-kun]

I've got everything I need for This is Halloween right now, I just finished them. Now I just need a mod to clear the Thread Necromancy before I bump the thread(or else tell me to start a new thread).

It's trophy making. I keep telling Ruki to make some standard trophy cup images to use each time, unless someone feels particularly inspired to make custom ones, but he's a bit of a perfectionist.

It's not that, Happy. I just don't want to give people rushed and ugly trophies, I feel they deserve a little better.

[Alarra]

It's cool, you can bump the thread to give out trophies.

[Haruki-kun]

It's cool, you can bump the thread to give out trophies.

Thank you very much, I love you guys.

Results in. And now to get working on the trophies for Technophobia....

[Elder Tsofu]

Well, the first and last pony I will draw - turned out quite ok though.

Most Magical Equestrian
Servant Rider


And outside the contest but for the purists, the masked version.

Spoiler

Show

[Haruki-kun]

Well, the first and last pony I will draw - turned out quite ok though.

Most Magical Equestrian
Servant Rider
*snip*

I approve.

And outside the contest but for the purists, the masked version.
*snip*

Hmmm... Also nice. Well, if that one's not gonna be entered in the actual contest, could I ask that you spoiler it? Otherwise it's a litle distracting when judging.

[Elder Tsofu]

I approve.

***

Hmmm... Also nice. Well, if that one's not gonna be entered in the actual contest, could I ask that you spoiler it? Otherwise it's a litle distracting when judging.

Done and done.
... do you approve of my image or my promise of not releasing even more ponies into the world?

[Mina Kobold]

Done and done.
... do you approve of my image or my promise of not releasing even more ponies into the world?

I don't know about Haruki, but I very much approve of the image. It is very nice.

That "Not releasing more ponies" part, however... Well, we don't want any accidents, do we?

*Holds up apple pie threateningly*

[Akrim.elf]

Best OOTS Ponytar
Celie Pony

[Trixie]

... do you approve of my image

Yes.

my promise of not releasing even more ponies into the world?

Doubleplusno

[Mina Kobold]

Strongest Friendship
Alice and the Dodo-Dragon?



That's very much the Dodo! It is not a dragon in a dodo costume out to get Alishy's gem comfit!

>_>
<_<



EDIT:

Best Ponytar
Epona Sparkle and the Ponish Cap!


"We must save Hyquestria, Epona Sparkle!"

[Lord Raziere]

Strongest Friendship
Desolation

[Haruki-kun]

Strongest Friendship
Desolation

*snerk* Well played. I approve very much of this one.

[Kurien]

A lot of excellent pieces this month! This competition interested me enough to dabble a bit after many months of dried up inspiration.

However, I'm stumped on finding a way to produce digital art... I have a paper sketch drawn but no working scanner, as well as no experience in any drawing program other than Windows XP MS Paint. (I downloaded Paint.NET before, but it did not appear to be compatible with Windows 7.) I have no idea why I'm saying this. 0_o

@Keveak:

Best Ponytar
Epona Sparkle and the Ponish Cap!
[IMG]*snip*[/IMG]
"We must save Hyquestria, Epona Sparkle!"

What popped into my head when I saw this, was that "Twilink Sparkle" seemed to fit better, in my opinion.

[Haruki-kun]

The GIMP and Inkscape are your two best bets if you don't want to spend cash on software.

The GIMP is a sort of free Photoshop, as it uses Raster Graphics, and is quite close to the way Photoshop works, with layers, filters, masks, and so on. Inkscape is closer to Adobe Illustrator in that it's Vector Graphics (and seems to be preferred by most people on this site.

That aside, if you already have access to Photoshop, it might be your best bet. Inkscape takes some practice if you've never used Vector Graphics before, and the GIMP, while an excellent application, falls a little short when compared to Photoshop.

[Elder Tsofu]

I have a paper sketch drawn but no working scanner,

Do you perhaps have a working digital camera? I take photographs of my sketches and put into the program since I'm to cheap to buy a scanner.

[Derjuin]

Most Magical Equestrian
To be forgotten is worse than death

[shawnhcorey]

However, I'm stumped on finding a way to produce digital art... I have a paper sketch drawn but no working scanner, as well as no experience in any drawing program other than Windows XP MS Paint. (I downloaded Paint.NET before, but it did not appear to be compatible with Windows 7.) I have no idea why I'm saying this. 0_o

You can get a digital copy of your drawings with a digital camera or smartphone. And in additional to GIMP and Inkscape, you could try MyPaint. It's free and available on all the major OSes. It emulates the traditional tools of the artist: oil, watercolours, pastels, charcoal, chalk; so you might find it easier to work with.

[Mina Kobold]

A lot of excellent pieces this month! This competition interested me enough to dabble a bit after many months of dried up inspiration.

However, I'm stumped on finding a way to produce digital art... I have a paper sketch drawn but no working scanner, as well as no experience in any drawing program other than Windows XP MS Paint. (I downloaded Paint.NET before, but it did not appear to be compatible with Windows 7.) I have no idea why I'm saying this. 0_o

@Keveak:


What popped into my head when I saw this, was that "Twilink Sparkle" seemed to fit better, in my opinion.

I did not think of that one, curses!

Thanks.

It should not take too long to be accustomed to a software. Those above where among my first ten pieces with GIMP! ^_^

[irenicObserver]

I'll see your Double Mobius Crossover, and your Pony Tier, and raise you...

Strongest Friendship
My Little Trollnies



(Pre-made, and quite possibly my only entry. Though I may try one or more humanizations, but this may not be the best thing for which to make a first attempt at ponystyle.)

There's so many things right about this. Could someone try making a war scene between Ponies and Carebears? or any other sickly sweet children's toy line?

[Kurien]

Sorry I didn't respond sooner; I went to sleep shortly after posting.

The GIMP and Inkscape are your two best bets if you don't want to spend cash on software.

The GIMP is a sort of free Photoshop, as it uses Raster Graphics, and is quite close to the way Photoshop works, with layers, filters, masks, and so on. Inkscape is closer to Adobe Illustrator in that it's Vector Graphics (and seems to be preferred by most people on this site.

That aside, if you already have access to Photoshop, it might be your best bet. Inkscape takes some practice if you've never used Vector Graphics before, and the GIMP, while an excellent application, falls a little short when compared to Photoshop.

I have certainly heard of these programs before, but I don't have Photoshop or AI. I think I'm more comfortable with raster based programs rather than vectors, which is one reason I've avoided Inkscape all these years. Also, I don't think my old computer could handle Inkscape.

Do you perhaps have a working digital camera? I take photographs of my sketches and put into the program since I'm to cheap to buy a scanner.

You can get a digital copy of your drawings with a digital camera or smartphone. And in additional to GIMP and Inkscape, you could try MyPaint. It's free and available on all the major OSes. It emulates the traditional tools of the artist: oil, watercolours, pastels, charcoal, chalk; so you might find it easier to work with.

I have a digital camera, but always assumed cameras do not work well to capture something on paper, because of ... aspect distortion? Is that the right term? Also, I realized I can use the scanners available at our school and save them on a flash drive.

I'm most familiar with tools like the pencil that simply replace the pixels the cursor moves over without any fancy blending or transparency... MyPaint sounds confusingly complicated by simulating real life media. If I remember, I'll take a look at it later.

I did not think of that one, curses!

Thanks.

It should not take too long to be accustomed to a software. Those above where among my first ten pieces with GIMP! ^_^

They're certainly encouraging results. By any chance do you use a simple mouse or a graphic tablet to draw digitally?

[shawnhcorey]

I have a digital camera, but always assumed cameras do not work well to capture something on paper, because of ... aspect distortion? Is that the right term? Also, I realized I can use the scanners available at our school and save them on a flash drive.

There is some skew distortion if you don't get the camera exactly over the centre of the image.

I'm most familiar with tools like the pencil that simply replace the pixels the cursor moves over without any fancy blending or transparency... MyPaint sounds confusingly complicated by simulating real life media. If I remember, I'll take a look at it later.

They're certainly encouraging results. By any chance do you use a simple mouse or a graphic tablet to draw digitally?

If you want to get serious about drawing on a computer, get a graphics tablet or a graphics tablet-screen hybrid. I use a track ball, an older version of this. But then I don't do much drawing, so it and Inkscape fulfills my needs.

[Mina Kobold]

They're certainly encouraging results. By any chance do you use a simple mouse or a graphic tablet to draw digitally?

A Wacom Bamboo One tablet. Always been better at pen-like tools than mouses, but I presume it could be a matter of what I am used to.

[petersohn]

I'm most familiar with tools like the pencil that simply replace the pixels the cursor moves over without any fancy blending or transparency... MyPaint sounds confusingly complicated by simulating real life media. If I remember, I'll take a look at it later.

Then you could just use good ol' Paint (or whatever your OS supports). I once saw a video of someone creating a really good replica of Mona Lisa using Paint. It all depends on talent. For example, I couldn't create anything useful even with the most sophisticated software. I like Inkscape because with vector graphics, it's pretty easy to replicate OOTS style. It's mostly simple geometric shapes.

[Serpentine]

There's so many things right about this. Could someone try making a war scene between Ponies and Carebears? or any other sickly sweet children's toy line?

Please don't quote entry images. It makes it harder for the judges.
I'd also quite like to see Care Bears vs. My Little Pony - especially specifically the '80s toys (Braided Beauty was my favourite :3).

[Szilard]

So I have this kinda great idea, but I'm not sure I got the skill in pony style to pull it off. So I'll just tell the rest of you in case you find it cool enough to use it.

The four horsemen of the apocalypse: as ponies.