ehecod In reply to ??? [2013-04-09 07:53:42 +0000 UTC]

You're welcome, and thanks! Your works reminded me of the series, Merlin, and the fact that I should get back to watching it. I watched the first few episodes and I really liked it but then I just stopped for some reason. :l Also, everyone's always talking about how great Sherlock is, so.. maybe I should give that a shot as well.

Keep it up, and thanks for the +watch! (:

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XelfrepuslaX In reply to ??? [2013-04-05 08:15:41 +0000 UTC]

Love your painting, I don't have a tablet so that sucks for me Q_Q.
You are is pretty good at the moment, but there is lots of room for improvement. On one of your deviations you say that, it is a speed paint being 30-35 minutes, on your others which I suppose aren't speed paints they range from about 55mins to 2 hours. I think that instead of just painting quick scenes in an hour or so you could really try to put all your skills to the test and make the best thing you possibly could. Or maybe take 12 hours instead, over a period of days. It doesn't have to be all your work, but you could do it as a side project. My opinion is that you need to define your paintings more as in detail wise, but I consider that due to short amount of time spent, I think you need to give more definition (e.g [link] ) yes it is very "concept style", but the details are quite vague. Overall, I personally think you have great talent (Compared to me at painting LOL, Don't think I can even paint) and similarly great potential. Keep working at it!

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ehecod In reply to XelfrepuslaX [2013-04-05 10:47:26 +0000 UTC]

Thanks! And thanks for all the detailed comments that you left on my deviations, it's much appreciated. ^^ And I guess the amount of time that I spend on my paintings is something that I just feel more comfortable with. Also, spending too much time on detailing something will make the painting look a bit too.. tight, and to me that loses the painting's "feel". I like to paint with a vague style where I just indicate some things. Not to mention that working on something for too long will stop you from noticing mistakes and you get stuck in this so-called "Monkey House" (ctrlpaint term, derp).

I'm also terrible with details to begin with. I don't have the fundamental understanding of lighting nor the visual library of textures and all sorts of things to even do what you requested. I've been only painting for nearly half a year now, so.. yeah, I couldn't do that right now, even if I put my everything into it. Not yet. Maybe in the future!

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XelfrepuslaX In reply to ehecod [2013-04-06 03:26:22 +0000 UTC]

You're very welcome . True spendings an hour is desirable, it's agood amount of time to work. As for detailing, you only need to detail and/or define parts closer to the view, since contrast decreases as you go further away. You're vague style is very concept artish, which is nice but some parts look a little under detailed. As for not noticing mistakes, that is definitely a big factor. Normally what I do is work for an hour lets say, then take a break or do something, sometimes I might come back within 30 minutes, sometimes a day or even a week, to continue it, that way you get a new perspective. What others also say is useful is flipping the image horizontally to see how it looks, apparently it helps LOTS with composition.
With details, it is something you will have to practice, to understand lighting observe others works and see how they add lighting to different materials. Textures are something you have to get somehow, you can't just pull that one out of thin air I'm afraid.

Despite this, You should still put everything into it. You see, if you put EVERYTHING into it, you will see where you stand, from there you can see what you need to improve. It doesn't have to be a good result, it might not even be a full piece. Sometimes I just get a large canvas and draw random things all over or practice my photoshop skills on 10 things at once, they aren't even related, but it helps you get an idea of what parts you have got down well or what parts need improving. For instance, I draw a spaceship, then next I draw a fence randomly on the paper, then maybe a mountain range or maybe a river and then a planet all jumbled up. I also sometimes focus on a single skill. Lets say lighting is hard for you, shiny metal things, water and glass. I would take three images, maybe one with lots of puddles, the other maybe a fully metallic robot, and lets say a glass sculpture. Then try copy the lighting to see how it works and learn like that.
I hope it helps .

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ehecod In reply to XelfrepuslaX [2013-04-06 10:33:20 +0000 UTC]

Yeah, I do the flip canvas thing a lot. It's super helpful. I remember when I was just starting out and when I flipped the canvas everything was a little bit wonky and leaned to either left or right-- but now that's already a lot better and barely happens at all. : D I should paint some stuff from reference, though. Like, small things.

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XelfrepuslaX In reply to ehecod [2013-04-06 10:37:19 +0000 UTC]

Definitely, when people matte paint for movies, they have a library of images from mountains to waterfalls and everything else so that they have reference to reality.

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BalanComics In reply to ??? [2013-04-04 13:35:05 +0000 UTC]

Your gallery is stunning, man. Excellent work.

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ehecod In reply to BalanComics [2013-04-05 10:44:29 +0000 UTC]

Thanks. (:

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sjruk In reply to ??? [2013-04-03 14:39:21 +0000 UTC]

Read the news on your facebook, pretty damn amazing. Congrats and I hope to see your work for this project in the near future

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ehecod In reply to sjruk [2013-04-03 14:41:50 +0000 UTC]

Yeah, it is pretty damn amazing. : D But don't get too excited, it's nothing BIG. It's just a browser-based game with more people working on it than just me (I do the landscape-scenery stuff, as where the rest does creatures, items, web design etc). BUT, it's still a job and I think that's really.. amazing. 0:

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sjruk In reply to ehecod [2013-04-03 14:51:48 +0000 UTC]

deffo, any work even if not published or for a massive game is still work and looks damn good in a portfolio/CV/resumé.

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Em-Blem-95 In reply to ??? [2013-03-31 21:19:17 +0000 UTC]

Sweet gallery! It is so cool to see your work get better and better page by page. How did you get so good at digital art in such a short period of time? I'm already watching the FZD videos. Do you paint every day? If you have time, I'd really appreciate any tips you could offer.

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ehecod In reply to Em-Blem-95 [2013-03-31 21:29:20 +0000 UTC]

Thanks!

I do have the time, but I'm not sure if I'll be able to help you at all. The biggest help to me has been Feng Zhu's videos-- he explained all the basics very well and after that I'd say it's only time and experience that have honed my skills to what they are now.

But! I suppose there are a few other factors, such as observing photos (you know, looking at how the light hits, colors etc.). Aside from that, I do paint everyday. Well, not literally everyday since there might be times when I'm feeling uninspired and just can't get anything done (haven't had those in a while but I'm sure there'll be another one sooner or later). But besides that, I do paint/draw everyday.

I've also realized that some things literally do come with experience. I haven't looked at many tutorial videos besides Feng Zhu's but after a long period of painting I just realize that "wow, I know how to do this and this" without having looked at how to do them. It's weird.

Anyways, if you had a landscape piece on your page I could drop in for some crits and help you get started?

Also, some of the most important things to keep an eye on is depth and values. If you're watching Feng Zhu's videos I'm sure he'll bring that up sooner or later (or already has).

Cheers. I hope this helped at least a little bit. I'm bad at giving people detailed/helpful tips when I'm not even sure what I'm doing right to improve. xP

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Em-Blem-95 In reply to ehecod [2013-03-31 21:46:52 +0000 UTC]

Thank you for replying! I do have a landscape piece on my page, but it's so bad, I don't know if it's worth looking at. I've been doing all my landscapes in black and white because when I try to add color, it looks really awful. I did it before watching any of Feng Zhu's videos, so the composition is awful too.

I'll definitely keep watching the videos. And it sounds like I need to be painting a lot more often than I am currently. I will try to notice details in photos too, and I'll try to focus on my depth and values more. I need to put in the hours and get the experience.

You're definitely NOT bad at giving helpful tips. Thank you so much for your help. You're a very inspiring artist.

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ehecod In reply to Em-Blem-95 [2013-04-01 08:16:16 +0000 UTC]

Glad to inspire-- and be of help. : D You're welcome!

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RafaelNunezRubino In reply to ??? [2013-03-31 12:49:21 +0000 UTC]

I loved your gallery man, now I want to draw more and more!
And thank you for the lama! haha

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ehecod In reply to RafaelNunezRubino [2013-03-31 13:00:20 +0000 UTC]

Thanks. You're welcome! : D

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DIRTYMutt-Adopts In reply to ??? [2013-03-31 05:58:41 +0000 UTC]

Ahh teach me your landscape Skills they Are Amazing!! keep up your work

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ehecod In reply to DIRTYMutt-Adopts [2013-03-31 10:14:50 +0000 UTC]

Thanks! (:

If you actually want to learn, I'd say FZDSCHOOL on YouTube is a good place to start. He has some great tips for starting out, I think. But most of it comes with experience!

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DIRTYMutt-Adopts In reply to ehecod [2013-03-31 12:38:31 +0000 UTC]

No Problem

Oh Thanks for the recommandation, I'll be sure to check it out

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MorgonStarr In reply to ??? [2013-03-31 05:41:28 +0000 UTC]

You have an amazing gallery!

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ehecod In reply to MorgonStarr [2013-03-31 10:15:00 +0000 UTC]

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AgonizingSwordfish In reply to ??? [2013-03-30 22:31:43 +0000 UTC]

Keep up the good work!

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ehecod In reply to AgonizingSwordfish [2013-03-31 10:15:05 +0000 UTC]

Will do.

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AgonizingSwordfish In reply to ehecod [2013-03-31 12:58:53 +0000 UTC]

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ShawnaMac In reply to ??? [2013-03-30 21:31:21 +0000 UTC]

Thank you for the fav and the llama!

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Phantagram In reply to ??? [2013-03-30 19:18:13 +0000 UTC]

Thanks for the fav! Very nice gallery you have here!!

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ehecod In reply to Phantagram [2013-03-30 19:56:38 +0000 UTC]

You're welcome. And thanks!

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sunsetzero In reply to ??? [2013-03-30 14:03:22 +0000 UTC]

Thanks for the llama! You have really nice works at such a young age.

By any chance do you know Feng Zhu?

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ehecod In reply to sunsetzero [2013-03-30 14:18:56 +0000 UTC]

You're welcome! And thanks. <:

A'yup, I do know Feng Zhu. Well, not personally but I know OF him. o:

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sunsetzero In reply to ehecod [2013-03-31 05:26:21 +0000 UTC]

Haha, grammar mistake sorry . Well, just making sure. His videos are great and really helpful.

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ehecod In reply to sunsetzero [2013-03-31 10:05:13 +0000 UTC]

Yep! I'd say his videos have helped me the most. :]

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marinamaral In reply to ??? [2013-03-29 18:09:34 +0000 UTC]

Hey, thank you for your favorite!
is a pleasure to know that you liked my art.

Have you seen my new job?
[link]

I hope you enjoy it too!

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Ikue In reply to ??? [2013-03-29 16:08:02 +0000 UTC]

I'm on your map now.

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ehecod In reply to Ikue [2013-03-29 16:54:28 +0000 UTC]

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evassaC In reply to ??? [2013-03-29 13:37:31 +0000 UTC]

Thanks for the on my work: Blood Tear.

It's a rather dark piece, but I felt I had to share the work.
[link]

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Brett-Neufeld In reply to ??? [2013-03-28 07:58:02 +0000 UTC]

Your landscape work is wonderful. I am especially a fan of the heavenly/skyworld type ones like this one:[link]

I hope you decide to make more some day

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ehecod In reply to Brett-Neufeld [2013-03-28 11:15:15 +0000 UTC]

Thanks! I tend to make whatever comes to my mind, so.. the chance that I'll make another one similar to Sky Lands is just as good as with any painting. I might. If I feel like it. o:

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theBen93 In reply to ??? [2013-03-27 02:48:08 +0000 UTC]

Seeing your improvement over the months, I must say its an admirable achievement in such a short time! Keep it up!

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ehecod In reply to theBen93 [2013-03-27 09:59:49 +0000 UTC]

Thanks!

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TalreauAir In reply to ??? [2013-03-27 00:53:27 +0000 UTC]

hey thanx for the badge !

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ehecod In reply to TalreauAir [2013-03-27 09:59:55 +0000 UTC]

You're welcome. (:

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gdpr-15731641 In reply to ??? [2013-03-26 16:12:31 +0000 UTC]

K-kiitoksia watchista..!! ;w; <3
Oot muuten tosi taitava, upeita töitä sinulla!
Ihailen taitojasi tehdä maisemia c:

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ehecod In reply to gdpr-15731641 [2013-03-26 17:09:24 +0000 UTC]

^^

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Atalantakatze In reply to ??? [2013-03-26 14:44:04 +0000 UTC]

❤

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Alikamoon In reply to ??? [2013-03-25 18:23:09 +0000 UTC]

You welcome! Awesome works!!!

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JuanCharles In reply to ??? [2013-03-23 21:03:31 +0000 UTC]

NICE GALLERY!

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JuanCharles In reply to ??? [2013-03-23 21:03:23 +0000 UTC]

thanks for your fav

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JuanCharles In reply to ??? [2013-03-23 21:01:55 +0000 UTC]

thanks for your fav

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chamirra In reply to ??? [2013-03-23 16:20:06 +0000 UTC]

Thank you for the fave

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