At 7/14/11 01:38 AM, MajesticBob wrote: Sorry for the double post, But I need to get this up so I can sleeps.

Idk, it isn't bad, but...
I think you should draw more inspiration from actual swords; it seems like you were going from memory.
For one, sword handles, even shortswords, have more room to hold it. I'm not even sure if I can fit one hand on that... making it longer would fix that issue. Plus the shape of it isn't very efficient, cone-shaped (see links below for a more realistic shape). Its also going diagonally a bit, which is noticeable and distracts from the piece. I think the star "gem" is a nice addition, but only if it is set in the sword, i.e. this or this or this.
Idk, you can always touch it up with a brush (or photoshop).

Wip

At 7/14/11 11:21 AM, Kashi wrote:

At 7/14/11 01:38 AM, MajesticBob wrote: Sorry for the double post, But I need to get this up so I can sleeps.

Idk, it isn't bad, but...
I think you should draw more inspiration from actual swords; it seems like you were going from memory.
For one, sword handles, even shortswords, have more room to hold it. I'm not even sure if I can fit one hand on that... making it longer would fix that issue. Plus the shape of it isn't very efficient, cone-shaped (see links below for a more realistic shape). Its also going diagonally a bit, which is noticeable and distracts from the piece. I think the star "gem" is a nice addition, but only if it is set in the sword, i.e. this or this or this.
Idk, you can always touch it up with a brush (or photoshop).

I'm not sure what more I can do to it. Maybe the design is too simple. Honestly, Knoc if it doesn't meet standards then in a few days I'll recall Dibs and try again. If it squeaks by due to It's a sucky medium and fits the style of the last piece then good. (I doubt it'll make the cut judging by reactions. I just don't have the time or oddly strength to keep working on this one.) A lot of shit happened recently. So If you veto it, I'll try again in a few days. Like it or hate it, this horse is dead.

Here's my take on The Empress and Temperance.
I stayed pretty close with the original idea for The Empress, but for Temperance I went for something different. Temperance is a primary virtue for the craftsmen after all, and restraint does call for some strength.
Also I really want to draw a hard-working man XD

Hey, Knocturne. I'm thinking you should get rid of all card names and type/draw them yourself in 1 consistent style. Half of these are barely readable anyway.

Kay sorry bob, your Strength is not making it in.

I'm accepting XJT's Temperance, however I feel your Empress is a bit lacking. Therefore I'm going to have to decline it's entry.

These rejected cards will still remain in the gallery though.

I may just do that Testy.

At 7/15/11 12:11 PM, Knocturne wrote:

I'm accepting XJT's Temperance, however I feel your Empress is a bit lacking. Therefore I'm going to have to decline it's entry.

Fair enough :D
Thank you for the scout.

At 7/15/11 01:05 PM, xjt wrote: Thank you for the scout.

You're welcome.

Jeez Knoc, you're such a hater.

At 7/15/11 12:11 PM, Knocturne wrote: Kay sorry bob, your Strength is not making it in.

Can I dibs The Strength then?

Yeah you can Aigis, and Kuma and Kashi, you better post a wip soon, 30 minutes and your cards are open.

Calling it done, png

At 7/16/11 02:36 AM, Knocturne wrote: Yeah you can Aigis, and Kuma and Kashi, you better post a wip soon, 30 minutes and your cards are open.

to the minute? xS
myeh, I still has this card >:(
I will get WIP up soon, if this storm doesn't tear my internet to shreds...

More wips ;O

Sorry, I'm out of the running for now. I've spread myself too thin and left too many projects unfinished.

S'all good Kuma, thanks for trying anyhow

Wow, guys.. These are all amazing!

I'm really feeling sorry for myself for not entering this sooner! The thread is just so long and with everything I've seen I'm incredibly impressed by all of you. I'm sorry I can't review them just yet! Lemme' know when it comes out! Seriously!

I'm sober now and will totally do the Empress if it's still available.

At 7/18/11 05:15 PM, lovingthedark wrote: I'm sober now and will totally do the Empress if it's still available.

IT IS ;)

The following cards are open:
The Magician
Wheel of Fortune
The Moon

FFF-- So I work as an admin for an accounting firm, and since the new financial year has rolled in, I've been incredibly busy with work! :( So not a decent WIP this time, but a WIP regardless. I'll be emulating a "chalky" look for The Star, while lighting in the centre (for the star in her hands) will be quite dominant. Will show that in the next WIP. Low quality jpeg cos my computer is being retarded right now. :|

WIP for Empress, crit welcome

She looks kinda like Whoopi Goldberg, intentional?

Maybe she's the empress of comedy

At 7/23/11 08:06 PM, Knocturne wrote: She looks kinda like Whoopi Goldberg, intentional?

so what? all colored women look like whoopi goldberg now?

At 7/23/11 08:59 PM, J-qb wrote:

At 7/23/11 08:06 PM, Knocturne wrote: She looks kinda like Whoopi Goldberg, intentional?

so what? all colored women look like whoopi goldberg now?

You know it!

At 7/23/11 09:12 PM, Knocturne wrote:

At 7/23/11 08:59 PM, J-qb wrote:

At 7/23/11 08:06 PM, Knocturne wrote: She looks kinda like Whoopi Goldberg, intentional?

so what? all colored women look like whoopi goldberg now?

You know it!

oh that's nice... that's really nice

Yup, totes racist against my own people

At 7/23/11 08:06 PM, Knocturne wrote: She looks kinda like Whoopi Goldberg, intentional?

Maybe she's the empress of comedy

Unintentional.

Not a ton of progress, sorry. I need to give her nipples so she'll stop creeping me out.

The Magician, Wheel of Fortune, The Moon and Strength are open

I call Magician. Look! I even have a WIP to mark my territory.