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May 12?... Yeah, I totally have time. At least I got one submission completely finished. I'm going to try and work on the second tonight (if I have time between my homework). I would extend the deadline to next week, perhaps--just in effort to get some really good submissions going.

Wow... I guess this thread kind of went to sleep, huh... I'll be drawing some more within the week, hopefully (I'll have access to photoshop then). When's the new due date then, Spags?

I fixed the eyebrows (sort of), and I'm till futzing around with the color. I'm not sure what I should put for the color of the face... Feedback's appreciated.

Is this any better? I really like drawing this dude...

Still fiddling around with CS5. I'm glad I can borrow this mac, because otherwise my laptop doesn't even have the processing power to run my wacom bamboo tablet. Tell me what you guys think. Also, does this guy's face fit the emoticon correctly, or does it look too much like another? I'm shooting for 22, but he looks a bit disgruntled...

At 5/2/12 02:57 PM, VaguelyWonderful wrote:

At 5/2/12 01:22 AM, EJR wrote: I'll also do 28.

By the way, ReNaeNae did 24 so that one isn't free.

Aww i called 28 three days ago :(

Dude, that's bull. You totally got 28. I really like your spacey-smiley dude, too. Just PM Spags; I'm sure he'll get it sorted out.

Anyhow, I'm going to try and do 22... Here's a WIP.

At 5/1/12 01:08 PM, MasterMerol wrote: Woah, lots of watercolor submissions!!

At 5/1/12 03:41 AM, Hoboweasel wrote: Wow... You actually like it?
Hell, here's a better version then (I did some tinkering).

You're waaay too modest, this is awesome and you know it.

Thanks! I don't know, though. I still think I could have done this differently; however, there are some spots that I like (e.g. the yellow lighting in the background).

At 5/1/12 08:21 AM, J-qb wrote: Great new entries poeple especially love hoboweasel.

At 5/1/12 03:41 AM, Hoboweasel wrote: Wow... You actually like it?
Hell, here's a better version then (I did some tinkering).

Yeah this is seriously great, I liked the vibrance of the colors in the other version though....
Looks like this thing is starting to come together eh, you got an up to date list of finished/unfinished/open entries spags?

Thanks! But, there were more vibrant colors in the other version? I may have to go check that... Anyhow, I have the un-cropped piece in the art portal; I can just crop that where ever and keep the vibrancy.

At 5/2/12 01:00 AM, Spags wrote: Okay, so the deadline I set has officially passed, but due to the lack of all entries being completed as well as unforeseen logistical complications involving my upcoming college education, I am extending the deadline. I hope you all understand!

I kind of rushed a ton, but it's okay because I actually finished. And I understand what you mean by, "complications involving college" because I have those each semester. Haha!

CRAP, you're right. I messed up the spot that she signed up and then gave up. 22 is open, not 24.

FREE SPOTS: 8, 22

If 22 is the ':I' face, then you should message Masteraardvark. He's got this epic drawing of a dude holding a mug, and that emoticon is very much like the face on the mug. If not, I'd be happy to take either. I just got access to photoshop so I'll see what I can conjure up...

At 5/1/12 03:26 AM, Flowers10 wrote:

At 5/1/12 03:16 AM, Hoboweasel wrote: Well, I don't know if this fits the bill, but I've been messing around with this watercolor stuff enough to want to just give up completely. Here's what I have now...

ILOVEIT!

Wow... You actually like it?
Hell, here's a better version then (I did some tinkering).

Well, I don't know if this fits the bill, but I've been messing around with this watercolor stuff enough to want to just give up completely. Here's what I have now...

At 4/26/12 06:42 PM, Little-Eise wrote: A bit of an update. Feedback is always welcome.

This is looking SO EPIC! It reminds me of my monkey deity picture I drew (i.e. very emaciated and creepy looking). I don't know that I have that picture on NG (I know I have it on DA), but I have an alteration of it on here. Regardless, however, I really like where this is going. I would maybe put some burning houses in the background or research 'trench warfare' to get a gruesome example for a background.

Alright, since I've been so picky and made so many people redo their submissions or not accepted their submissions, I'm guessing you guys are gonna hold me to a pretty high standard. Here's a WIP concept. I am thinking of making a big encompassing background for it. What do you guys think? What is good/bad about it? Which side do you prefer?

I honestly like the one that's closer up; the other looks like it's going to be hard to make a non-detracting background for. Still, I think there's nothing wrong with it... YET... Hahaha, just messing with you.

At 4/27/12 10:12 AM, J-qb wrote: jah

THIS is one nice piece, dude. It so solidly pertains to the emoticon, too. Great work!

At 4/27/12 03:55 PM, MasterMerol wrote: I didn't want this to get any worse so I just left it like this.
Sorry if I deviated a little from the theme.

They're sleeping with the (flying) fish... get it?

THIS IS SOOOO BEAUTIFUL!!! I really admire your traditional media skills; I doubt I could come up with something half as awesome.

At 4/28/12 04:01 AM, DweebyHawkeyes wrote: Oh my goodness MasterMerol! Yours looks fantastic. I really like the interpretation.

Here is my current WIP! I've started the watercolor painting. This is a poor photograph so take the appearance of colors with a grain of salt. Anyhow I'm gonna add more color and wrinkles and age spots and I'm a bit stuck on what to do with the background. To leave it white, or what?

This is looking really good! I've only started with WC so I can't really offer any advice on how to emulate wrinkles, but I hear that there are actually WC pencils that might help you for fine detail. Other than that, though, I think you can also just work some lines over your bold colors with a subtle opacity and maybe continue in gradual layers (again, don't take the latter as solid advice; try seeing for yourself how it looks). Right now I'm kind of alluding the effects of WC to layers of transparent colors that one would add in photoshop with a brush tool. You know? Right now it's just difficult to see what the colors will turn out looking like, so I would definitely suggest a pallet or something. As for the background, I would just do a gradient; maybe a cliche Japanese background with the pink bubbles an sparkles or a derivation thereof would work.

Here's a video of some dude drawing with watercolors over it. I found it interesting: [link]

Here's my Newest edition.

At 4/23/12 11:28 PM, DweebyHawkeyes wrote: Aight! Here's a WIP to show I'm actually doing something. It's just a sloppy sketch at this point, but I'mma paint sloppy overwhelming grandma kisses >:D

I can't wait to see what it looks like finished. Are you using traditional media?

At 4/23/12 11:31 PM, QQBistro wrote: 17 final! RAGE

This is so amazing... I love the shading.

At 4/22/12 08:37 PM, Knocturne wrote: Done I suppose

Sweeet. I really like this idea.

Sweet tits. Well, I'm still working on this thing...
Any suggestions?

Yes or no? This is just a sketch...

Working on something new...
And yes, you forced me to use... COLOR....
(*this is just concept art; it's just to display what kind of color I use)

At 5 hours ago, Spaghetti14 wrote: SO. The big news of this post is... I'm allowing people who have already submitted an approved piece to sign up for a 2nd emoticon, assuming that that emoticon is free. Some of you already thought this, so I guess it's not that big of news, but just in case!

That sounds cool. I'd like to do another, but I'd rather work on the one I already have... If I finish early, maybe I can do one more.

If no one jumps on my old number please may I have it again, The shit I thought I had to do did not last as long as I think. I understand if you pass on me since I had a chance all ready but yes I would like to go back to this project.

Yep, you're signed back up for it! Don't disappoint :3

I heard from this guy in a PM and he seems really passionate about his work; I'm glad you gave him another chance.

At 4 hours ago, PersonUnknown wrote: Just a WIP. I still have a few things to add, but, yeah.

Sorry, no. I know it's just a WIP, but you aren't skilled enough yet for this collaboration. Even looking at your profile/posts, you advocate your poor skill, so you should work on that for next time.

Wow, that's pretty harsh... I guess that's why you're the collab coordinator, though.

At 4 hours ago, Hoboweasel wrote: If this is alright I'm going to edit the shirt some more and maybe put some zig-zag trees in the background.

I love it so far! Eager for the end :3

Thanks. Traditional media is a bit hard when you're running low on supplies (i.e. paper). I had to use a piece of journal coffee paper (curse those annoying little intrusive coffee mug designs in the corner).

If this is alright I'm going to edit the shirt some more and maybe put some zig-zag trees in the background.

At 22 hours ago, Spaghetti14 wrote:

At 2 days ago, Hoboweasel wrote: Whatever the hell this is, I'm pretty sure it's expressive enough.

Is this your final image, or a WIP? Either way, it looks cool, but its a lil blurry/hard to see. Can you do anything about that, or is it intended?

I'm actually working on the general character of the piece; that picture was taken with an iPhone and then compressed to 500 pixels by 500 pixels. Here's what I have now...

Whatever the hell this is, I'm pretty sure it's expressive enough.

Alright, given the size limitations and the apparent lack of emphasis on the respective emoticon, I'm going to draw up something different; expect something strange (e.g. this).

At 41 minutes ago, Lintire wrote:

At 6 minutes ago, Hoboweasel wrote: Here's what I have so far... Is this fine, or should I scrap it? I was in a plague doctor mood.

Well I wouldn't draw a dick on it. I say keep it.

I'll just have to take the former as a compliment. The background will be done later; I've got some stuff to do...

Here's what I have so far... Is this fine, or should I scrap it? I was in a plague doctor mood.

27 it is... I'll get back to you with the drawing in a bit.

... Scratch number 1... hold on, though... I'm still definitely interested (I hope I have enough printer paper left, haha).

I call 1! :D

At 8/4/11 05:12 PM, J-qb wrote:

At 8/4/11 12:55 PM, Hoboweasel wrote: ...I bear with me a specimen of ...
This particular specimen ...
This specimen adorns...
This specimen's name...

EWWWW HE SED SEMEN, MY GRANDMA SEZ DATZ A BED WURD!

Such a claim having been made about the importance of seamen, I must, unfortunately, instigate aggro...
HOW DAREST THOU, SHIRTY EEJIT CHIV CHIPOLATA!? IN THINE TIME OF BRICKING IT, 'TWERE THE NAVAL SEAMEN WHO SAVED THOU FROM FORCED REAR ENTRY BY THE ENEMY!!! YOU SHOULD BE UNDOUBTEDLY GRATEFUL FOR SEAMEN, THOU TITCHY TADGE!!! IF THOU TRULY THINKEST THINE ASSERTION TO BE VERACIOUS, THEN I CERTAINLY HOPE FOR AN ARTICULATED LORRY TO BUNG ITSELF CHOCK-A-BLOCK INSIDE YOUR CHUFF!! WHY DON'T YOU CEASE YOUR DOSSING AND PUT PAY TO YOUR RANDY CODSWOLLOP!!!!

Salutations, my fellow associates! I bear with me a specimen of incomparable pulchritude! Behold: my masterpiece!

This particular specimen has voluminous capacity to engage in violent activities! Such capacities include, but are most certainly not limited to, this specimen's ability to thrust his arms vigorously; with hazardous intensity and alacrity enough to vastly impair its opponents ability to sustain respiration when said arms come into contact with the opponents torso!

This specimen adorns a bow-tie and straw hat, both of which contribute to his already inconceivable might! He appreciates greatly the inhalation of lit cannabis and often inhales for recreation. Unfortunately, however, this individual experiences such a wide range of hallucination that he has been know to defecate in public. As such, he also adorns a stylish cloth manufactured from highly absorbent material that prevents public defecation from impeding upon his daily life. He also has unsightly follicles protruding from his forearms. He is precisely that intimidating.

This specimen's name is as follows:

BAMFERNANDO

At 8/2/10 06:13 AM, J-qb wrote:

At 8/2/10 12:03 AM, Hoboweasel wrote: *whips out the original pencil work for the orange submission

The left part of this one is awesome... I mean; all your stuff is of course; but that mask just kicks it up a notch.

I know, right? :D
Here's this too:

*whips out the original pencil work for the orange submission

How this then?... Anyone recognize him? :3