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At 1/12/13 10:35 PM, fersteger wrote: Colored heads here.

Big nod of approval :D
Great stuff you have there! I'd love to see some more!

This is fantastic stuff, I like it a lot! :)
Keep on drawing!

At 12/10/12 04:59 PM, big-jonny-13 wrote:

At 12/10/12 03:46 PM, Flowers10 wrote: I have posted this before.

I found the originals for nearly all of the pieces before

I believe this effect can be done rather easily by shrinking it to the desired number of pixels in the final picture, then resizing it using the nearest neighbour resizing method rather than bilinear or bicubic. If you save it as a gif, you can choose the number of colors for the export (128 or 256, for example) and you get the exact same effect...

I did an example with a kitten.

At 12/6/12 09:19 PM, Krinkels wrote: Regipenis

I just noticed that this thread has been blessed by the legendary Krinkels.
*shock and awe*

I hope I'm not too late to the party...

At 11/2/12 07:07 PM, big-jonny-13 wrote:

At 11/2/12 05:46 PM, ReNaeNae wrote: I wonder if VonSchlippe is getting anything for his art in this ad.

I'll pass word along to him.

The answer is no. I did have the "red" version removed from some wallpaper site a while ago but I see it's still around to haunt me in a shitty add!

Not much I can do about it though...

PS: I've stopped drawing in the last year and I'm focusing on photography. But I'll be back I promise!

At 8/19/12 01:51 PM, beerbird wrote: Well I Decided To Start Something BIG And I Need Some One To Make Me A Simple Logo
A Big Red Bloody V I Can't Promise Cash But Might Be Able To Get You A Bit Of Fame
I Can't Tell What I'm Making Its To BIG

Well I Can't Think Of Anyone Who Writes With Every Letter Capitalized Who Is Older Than 12. I Love Working For Free. It Gives Me A Lot Of Fame And A Good Portfolio. Good Luck With Your BIG Project.

Really?

At 8/17/12 09:50 AM, HiryuGouki wrote:

At 8/17/12 08:44 AM, Fifty-50 wrote: I think shading is the least of your problems, since you still haven't been able to correct your anatomy. It still needs some serious work.

So you say.

No, it's true.

At 8/15/12 02:00 PM, HiryuGouki wrote: In what ways should I make this picture more exciting?

Weren't you banned from posting on the forums, forever?

At 7/27/12 05:26 AM, PigeonOnAStick wrote:

At 7/27/12 01:36 AM, MANIAC-I wrote: Simply looking for someone to draw a spacific real ladyboy as a cute hentai style trap.

Here you go.

and in another note if anyone can do good animation i wrote a crazzy ass anime but i need someone to animate.

Lol no.

I did not understand the original request, but this probably does the job I'm sure! Great pic.

At 7/15/12 07:56 PM, HiryuGouki wrote:

At 7/15/12 07:48 PM, big-jonny-13 wrote:

At 7/15/12 07:44 PM, HiryuGouki wrote: You haven't been doing a good job of teaching to me a better artist as of late. All you have been doing is harassing me. NOw just leave me the hell alone.

Actually, all of the PMs (like that) which you have been sending actually makes you the harasser.

Do you not follow my art? If you do, you will notice numerous 0 star reviews often for no reason on some of my pieces. Not only that, but she blatantly insults me in some of these reviews.

Calm the fuck down. You're making this way more important than it actually is. Stop giving a damn about scores.

Hello there!

First off I'd like to say there is nothing wrong with spending a lot of time on a drawing. Some digital pieces may take over a hundred hours to complete.

In order to optimise your workflow, you will have to try out various techniques before you find what feels right for you, and build from there by practicing it a lot.

I would suggest, in your case, starting off with pencil and paper. Layout your entire drawing, with very few details, and sketch it out over and over several times by adding a bit more detail every time. I see from your painting that you've tried to "finish" the head before even sketching out the legs! That will very rarely work out and it's extremely easy to make anatomy/perspective mistakes this way. So sketch out the entire piece on paper before you start coloring and adding details. Then scan it, trace the line-art on a new layer if you want, and get down with the coloring!

I suggest switching from the Gimp (which I find clumsy and unstable) to Photoshop or SAI. Forget vectors for now (from the style I've seen in your preview image) and use raster drawings. Learn to paint using layers, experiment with layer blending modes. Explore the software. Try to break down your coloring process in steps to repeat next time you make a digital painting.

Keep exploring, and keep drawing!

At 7/6/12 08:35 PM, Mindcraft93 wrote: They are not, but thanks for the info.

Yes they are traced.

Your "Olivia Munn" picture's exact reference is the first google result for "Olivia Munn bunny". Please be honest about it, at least...

At 6/2/12 06:04 PM, TheDevMac wrote: I've started a series on youtube ( going to ) and need some opinions on the drawings of the main charaters ( Face only so far ). So if you leave an honest opinion, then i'd be greatful. This charater's name is Jay.

It's not good enough to build anything from it. Draw a lot more before you start animating.

At 5/22/12 10:53 PM, HiryuGouki wrote: Seriously, guys. I posted this 2 days ago. I should have expected a review by now. Slow-pokes.
http://www.newgrounds.com/art/view/hiryugouki/gabriella-2
INB4: I'm closing this thread because it's begging for a review in teh wrong placez!1

Response: Yes, I know that. I requested a review in those threads, and no one bothered to show up, so suck it!

Definitely the wrong attitude. The first point to my review is to fix that before anything else.

If nobody reviewed your painting in a review thread, this should be a warning sign. Maybe there is simply not much to say about it? Your drawing is very generic, almost boring. Nothing is outstanding with the technique, the style is extremely common, as well as not being very well executed. You've got a lot of work to even justify that kind of attitude you have.

I would say practice more and come back.

At 5/21/12 06:32 PM, JosephAS1 wrote: Of course I will give you a HUGE credit!

What is a HUGE credit?

At 5/9/12 09:27 AM, RedHarvest wrote: Hello brilliant artists of Newgrounds!

A massive robot day collaborative game is in need of some stunning "Steampunk-esk" BG art

check out more information here
STEAMGEAR WANTS YOU ^^

This looks really cool!

Do these backgrounds have to be painted in flash as vector based, or can they be raster graphics?

At 5/3/12 12:32 AM, Kinsei01 wrote: Draw ALL the things!

Everything.... Forever!

At 5/2/12 08:12 PM, Patton3 wrote: Just a bit odd, I know, but this would seem the forum to ask about what to use. I'm trying to color a white rose to look like a pokeball, complete with a tag "I choose you!". Though I imagine I can't just take a permanent marker if I want any sort of coverage, so I'm wondering what sort of paint/markers/whatever I would need. Thank you, plus a picture for reference:

I'm pretty sure this was done with color dyes or food coloring, and a white flower. The flower is selectively "dipped" in the color , some parts being masked or protected from the dye, in order to get interesting results.

Don't even bother with markers.

At 4/30/12 09:28 PM, DCXME01 wrote: click the guntry... and TOAS: DO NOT LOCK OR I'LL USE FORCE

Oh, it's you again.

At 4/29/12 01:08 PM, LittleMofreaky wrote: Yeah, I looked at your art. You're not really one to talk. "LOOK AT THE TRIANGLE I PAINTED! I'm so deeep mannnn." Fuck off, JhonenV-wannabe!

Seriously? Does this not apply to you as well?

At 4/28/12 02:00 PM, PatBest22 wrote: Hey, I'm Patrick, long-time passive visitor of Newgrounds and hopefully future comic book artist.

Hello there! You've got some good stuff going on. Strong lineart and good coloring, very promising!

Keep up the good work :D

At 4/27/12 12:34 PM, Flowers10 wrote: Whenever i'm asked if i want to do free work i follow this chart

That... is absolutely amazing.

Gave it a go and reviewed your latest submission. Overall your coloring is good, but like everyone there are some kinks to work out! Keep drawing!

At 4/25/12 09:21 PM, J-qb wrote:

At 4/25/12 01:09 PM, pockets08 wrote: THats what I did on teh first one, but i didnt like the way it came, i guess ill kepe pushing.

yeah, art just takes practice...
At 4/25/12 00:00 PM. vonschlippe said:

filters have no use whatsoever

I dont know if this is misplaced cynicism or just plain stupidity...?

How about personnal opinion. When have you last used "posterise filter" on your drawing?

At 4/25/12 10:45 AM, Kinsei01 wrote: Sure filters should be used only in certain situations and even in those, it should be sparingly. But that doesn't mean we should forget about them all together.

I disagree. Filters have no use whatsoever!

Nonetheless, painting over pictures is not at all discouraged or "cheap". It's called matte painting, and it's used a lot in concept art. The idea is to take the picture and detail it yourself to another level, changing the colors, the textures, and the context so they fit the rest of your painting. It's basically a quick way to incorporate reference elements. I'll let these amazing pictures by Craig Mullins speak for themselves:
http://fallout3.files.wordpress.com/2007/05/radnan.jpg
http://fallout3.files.wordpress.com/2007/05/googie.jpg

At 4/23/12 11:14 PM, Sahariel wrote: Hey.

This is Romau, the main character for a story/RPG Maker VX Ace game that is in the planning stages called "Epoch of the Brotherhood". I could use some critique from you guys on the design as well as suggestions for improvement. It's still a preliminary sketch (just me dicking around with sketchy lines), so some help with the folds would be most appreciated if you can provide help in this area. If not, just your thoughts and impressions would be lovely.

Always indulge in the details when you're designing a character! While exploring the possibilities for detail, you might think up of something unique which will define the character and make him unique and original.

I took some liberties with your drawing (hope you don't mind...!) and added a few things on top of it. Leatherwork, patterns, jewelry, etc. Keep refining your sketch! It's promising!

I really like the new background as well. It's wicked, and Keepwalking is awesome!

I hope I get to do the site skin one day... :D

I am definitely for the option of venture capital.

As long as nobody loses ownership rights over their own work. (Kinda like posting something on facebook makes the photo their own intellectual property... yeah, fuck that)

I charge 35$CAN an hour for graphic design (posters and typing, not drawing), and I charge 55$ to 70$ an hour for actual drawings.

If you are doing freelance and you have other things to do, don't be afraid to set up a higher price. Let your (awesome) portfolio speak for you, not a specific degree in art. I am an extremely busy engineering student and the idea behind my price is to make my time worth it. Keep in mind that if you set cheap prices, people will think you provide a cheap quality. You are the only true assessment of your worth, within reasonable limits...

Charging 55$/hour is very reasonable considering the quality of your work. Eventually a stable job will come by with a much lower hourly price, but this is the price of stability. Your freelance fee should account for the particular nature of the job. Finally, make sure you ALWAYS write up a detailed contract before starting any work (friendly or not). Learned this the hard way.