The Journey Begins Challenge (2D) Entry: Corey Loving

[CoreyArtE]

http://features.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/12/10840/10840_1141947346_medium.jpg (http://features.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/12/10840/10840_1141947346_large.jpg)

This was an image I started for a final for one of my classes, but it might also work for this contest too. The class project was to have 3 or more characters in a piece, I'm actually thinking about changing the inital picture to incorporate guitars instead of swords. Guitar Knights...Just a thought but I might not do this. Might go with something alittle disney'er. What do you think?

[Ramitxon]

The sketch is fantastic. Love your way of drawing, but I don't see where to find the concept of the journey. Maybe when you add some colors. Nevertheless the quality of the sketch is obvious so I think the final image will be great too. I'm not sure about the guitars.
Good luck to you.

[CoreyArtE]

Goodpoint, I think i'm just using my classwork as an excuse to get myself started in this contest because I cant seem to think of anything. The thought process is the most important part.

[Ramitxon]

But you thought about it. There's nothing wrong about using old concepts and adapting them to new rules. Of course the thought process is important, every step that take yourself to your final goal is well made. Keep it up. I´m impatient to see more updates.

[Vahn]

Yo corey! welcome to the challenge :applause:


Cool you joined .. i like your style and it was inspiring to see how fast you progressed in the last months. Amazing sketch there ... come with some more ideas, im looking forward to what you'll blow us away with :D :thumbsup:

[robinchyo]

Good luck, buddy! I hope to see some awesome stuff from you! :bounce:

[Mikeeey]

Hey Corey, love the beautiful line work. But i do agree with Ramitxon in that i dont see where the journey concept comes into play. I think the composition still needs to be reworked in order to incorporate the theme. anyway, hope to see more progress from you.

[beelow]

Welcome back Corey, good luck!;)

[MichaelZHsee]

hie corey~its great to have u here,good 1st sketch here too,i'm sure this will be a great thread to follow,goodluck and have fun my friend:thumbsup::thumbsup:

[FrozZT]

Really cool sketch.. Chaotic and nice! I dont see the journey concept in it though.. :/ Maybe it'll clear up later.. Anyway, good luck and have fun!

[Dominus]

aha, really chaotic sketch, but looks very good tho
can`t wait to see some color on it
good luck!

[MoonVisionStudio]

The sketch is fantastic. Love your way of drawing, but I don't see where to find the concept of the journey. Maybe when you add some colors. Nevertheless the quality of the sketch is obvious so I think the final image will be great too. I'm not sure about the guitars.
Good luck to you.

I agree. I would love to see you hit one out of the park in this contest!
:thumbsup:

[CoreyArtE]

http://features.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/12/10840/10840_1144114513_medium.jpg (http://features.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/12/10840/10840_1144114513_large.jpg)

ok, heres the idea I'm probabaly going to stick with it. A girl escaping with her robot friend, from a robot factory. Just quick concepts of characters

[CoreyArtE]

http://features.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/12/10840/10840_1144114713_medium.jpg (http://features.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/12/10840/10840_1144114713_large.jpg)

More quick concepts

[CoreyArtE]

http://features.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/12/10840/10840_1144115085_medium.jpg (http://features.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/12/10840/10840_1144115085_large.jpg)

Here are some of my quick composition thumbnails. I'm pretty sure I'm going to work off this concept. Pretty much, the robot was differnt from the other bots, he's good. But he wasnt always that way. The girl herself changed the robot, in an attempt to stop her fathers evil plans. The girl helped the robot, and detonated a bomb in the robot factory to destory them and stop them from global control. I'll probabaly go deeper into the story once the image is done.

[beelow]

I am not sure about what ur going for, remember the theme is Journey Begins! A bot carrying a woman out of an exploding bot factory?? Maybe u can make it work. I wish the best to u do, I'll drop by again!:thumbsup:

[CoreyArtE]

http://features.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/12/10840/10840_1144199729_medium.jpg (http://features.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/12/10840/10840_1144199729_large.jpg)

Color WIP, actually I have another idea too. I'll make it and see what you guys think. Really need your help decided on ideas guys for my next post when I get it done.

[robinchyo]

I LOVE how this palette is so different from your usual stuff. It's a nice change. Everything looks great, but the lighting on the robot and the girl (as gorgeous as it is) reads kind of oddly to me.It might be because I don't know where the light source is coming from (spotlight? helicopter? UFO?). Looks very heroic, though. :-)

[CoreyArtE]

http://features.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/12/10840/10840_1144291576_medium.jpg (http://features.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/12/10840/10840_1144291576_large.jpg)

More ideas

[CoreyArtE]

http://features.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/12/10840/10840_1144291828_medium.jpg (http://features.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/12/10840/10840_1144291828_large.jpg)

More ideas

[CoreyArtE]

http://features.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/12/10840/10840_1144292011_medium.jpg (http://features.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/12/10840/10840_1144292011_large.jpg)

My last concept, still having trouble thinking of something that works. Let me know what you guys think.

[beelow]

http://features.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/12/10840/10840_1144291576_medium.jpg (http://features.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/12/10840/10840_1144291576_large.jpg)

I think this one works, corey! I say work with this one, unless u can come up with some more sketches, I love this one though!;)

[CoreyArtE]

http://features.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/12/10840/10840_1145050117_medium.jpg (http://features.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/12/10840/10840_1145050117_large.jpg)

A girl and her giant pet rabbit off to find a place where they can belong.

[CoreyArtE]

http://features.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/12/10840/10840_1145117505_medium.jpg (http://features.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/12/10840/10840_1145117505_large.jpg)

Same concept, different perspective. I'm going to stick to this one since time is running down.

[CoreyArtE]

http://features.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/12/10840/10840_1145122024_medium.jpg (http://features.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/12/10840/10840_1145122024_large.jpg)

Laying down a basic color scheme.

[CoreyArtE]

http://features.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/12/10840/10840_1145133610_medium.jpg (http://features.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/12/10840/10840_1145133610_large.jpg)

Starting coloring the girl and the rabbit alittle.

[paperclip]

I really like the girl (she could be related to the one in my picture! :D ) and this is such a cute picture! I think you should make where they're going a bit more interesting, as everything points towards it.


I'd like to see it flipped. Also, the bunny's head looks rather awkward in relation to the body. Too small and not really centered properly?

BEAUTIFUL COLORS though and great concept! :thumbsup:

[CoreyArtE]

Thx for commenting paperclip, I agree with a lot of what you said, mainly the background issue. I was thinking of haveing that long cone in the background as a giant carrot tower. We'll see, thanks again every word helps.

[makaron]

this is cute. give a sunny feeling to the viewer... :bounce: I think the shoulders on the rabbit are a bit broad... and I would like to see a definition to the backlegs...

I like this a lot :)

[CoreyArtE]

Hmm I keep geting comments about the shoulder. Its hard for me to see it as being off, but i'll attempt to make it smaller perhaps? As for the leg, I'll probabaly show more of the leg muscle, i see your point. Thanks a lot for the feedback my friend, it helps!

[ramy badie]

I have nothing to add in the way of critique on this that hasn't been said already, I really like the carrot tower idea :) I love the bright and cheery feel of the picture, the girl is so cute and this looks like something I would've dreamed of doing as a child haha. The mood is well captured, the colors are beautiful, and I can't wait to see this one progress! Good Luck.

[jeromoo]

hey there Corey, this is a great lovely piece! The colour palette that you chose here suits it very well! So far I have nothing to crit other than what other people say. I'm also wondering how the Carrot Tower will turn out! Make it unusual in some way, not just a very large vegetable! :D How about Carrot city? Carrot Heaven? Carrot Paradise?

The girl is rendered beautifully! All the best with your work!

[CoreyArtE]

ramy badie: Thanks a lot, glad you like the color scheme thus far, its very likely to change as a i progress. You would have dreamt a scene like this as a child ? HAHA, i would have dreamt of robot ninja's surrounding me with katana's or something, ahhhh the beauty of youth.

jeromoo: Carot city! Not a bad idea! Now you got me excited about what to do with the background! Ha,ha, but thanks for the comentary my friend, it inspires one to go on.

[CoreyArtE]

http://features.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/12/10840/10840_1145899062_medium.jpg (http://features.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/12/10840/10840_1145899062_large.jpg)

Worked a bit on the background and defined characters alittle.

[beelow]

Corey, I like the way ur handling colors, keep rocking, the house!:thumbsup:

[MichaelZHsee]

keep it coming corey,ur updating regularly which is great,love the overal mood and the used of colors here,the color of the sky especially:thumbsup:

[jeromoo]

This just reeks of cuteness all over! What adorable eyes on those characters! Actually, I think there's really nothing wrong with the rabbit's shoulder, however, his arm joint where it bends to hold the bag looks funny (I assume this part to be incomplete yet, but I point this out just in case). Cool, I hope to see Carrot City soon!!!

[authentic]

interssant picture and concept. I would just say the little girl seems a little too realistic in comparison of the rest of the picture.

[MoonVisionStudio]

Great Colors Corey! The detailing on the girl is showing great promise.

[berggreen]

Hi Corey

I really like your choice of colors, and the way they interact with the characters. Can´t figure out if it is sunrise or sunset (maybe evening because of the soft egde of the light), but the way the light falls on the bunny is really nice.

Looking forward to see this one finished. Cool painting.
good luck

[ramy badie]

I have to say that you have one of my favorite painting styles in this competition, I can't wait to see where you go with this, it's going to be great!

[CoreyArtE]

http://features.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/12/10840/10840_1147456488_medium.jpg (http://features.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/12/10840/10840_1147456488_large.jpg)

Hey all, I've been extremly busy lately with class and projects, but I am determined to finish this contest. Here's my current progress. Changed the trees around a bit, and detailed background alittle more.

[CoreyArtE]

beelow (http://member.php?u=129663) : Thanks a lot man, I'm glad your still in the contest by the way!

MichaelZHsee (http://member.php?u=183795) : Yeah I'm trying to update more, been so busy, but I'm going to stick it through. Thanks for the encouragement!

jeromoo (http://member.php?u=39578) : Thanks jeromoo, you know...actually I'm thinking about making CARROT CASTLE, OR A BIG CARROT SHIP. I should have worked that out in the beginning because now I am unsure! Still working on character, but more so the background than characters right now. Once again, thanks for the reply!

authentic (http://member.php?u=73887) : Really? I dont think the girls looks very realistic at all yet. But actually that might kinda work for my theme. Thanks a lot! Gave me an idea.

Jose-Pardo (http://member.php?u=105758) : Hey JOSE! How's it going man! Yeah I wish I had more time to work on her! Gotta rush it now with 15 days left! O_O

berggreen (http://member.php?u=213392) : I'm sorta leaning towards sun rise. I'm hoping it looks more like that when i'm done, and render the birds out some more. Thank you for your comment, it means a lot !

ramy badie (http://member.php?u=213905): WOW! You really think so!?! I've never heard that before! OK, its official I gotta finish this now. That just gave me a power boost! I also feel the same for your piece!

ALL: Thank you so much everyone for your support; seriously. At the start I didnt get much feedback, but now I know some people think my idea is feasible. I cant say thankyou enough. There's 15 days left, lets all do our best, goodluck !

[danblomberg]

Lookin' good.

Aye now zoom out and show me more of that bunny ass and its legs wiggle wiggle! hehe -_-

I know what you can do.. looking forward in seeing the final.

[slickgreekgeo]

Great work, I really like your painting style. Keep it up!

[CoreyArtE]

RasselTassel (member.php?u=154659) : Haha, sure thing, I might toy around with that concept and see how it looks. Thanks, and goodluck.:thumbsup:

slickgreekgeo: Thank you, I'll try my best.

[beelow]

Really like how this is developing, yeah still in hehe! I am soo lucky! Next update!:bounce:

[xric7]

so sweet.i love it.:bounce:

[CoreyArtE]

http://features.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/12/10840/10840_1147671177_medium.jpg (http://features.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/12/10840/10840_1147671177_large.jpg)

Working More on the background, doing little changes here and there. My next step is to trying to make fur for the rabbit and work on the character's more in general after I finish background.

[domclubb]

really nice painting. i love the slightly exaggerated perspective. and the characters are great. also has a nice atmosphere. good luck with this. it looks almost finished to me

[kevinhyshen]

very solid work. really feel the mass of the rabbit

[CoreyArtE]

http://features.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/12/10840/10840_1148701228_medium.jpg (http://features.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/12/10840/10840_1148701228_large.jpg)

I'm disapointed how this is coming out. Not looking how I envisioned it.Wish I had worked on it longer., but atleast I'm almost done.

[robinchyo]

I love the changes you made in this update. The girl looks a lot more cuter and expressive, the yellows are making the lighting feel more natural, and the statue thing down the distance is reading a lot better (I honestly didn't notice it before!). Butterflies are looking pretty, too. Best of luck my friend. Can't wait to see the final image. :-)

[CoreyArtE]

http://features.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/12/10840/10840_1148709291_medium.jpg (http://features.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/12/10840/10840_1148709291_large.jpg)

Messing With Color

[beelow]

Lookin' sweet dude! I like the changes! I like the pink as well, so which ever way you swing is cool! Almost there good luck with the final!:thumbsup:

[Kuroart]

Hey Core,
I see you completed it successfully... And didn't go completely insane.
I like the changes.
There's alot of motion and the colors are nice.
I approve. bwahaha

Talk to ya later man.

[MichaelZHsee]

love the mood corey~the blue on the sky blends perfectly on the sun setting schemes.beutifully done ,we'r all waiting for u at the finish line.good luck my friend:thumbsup:

[CoreyArtE]

http://features.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/12/10840/10840_1148762610_medium.jpg (http://features.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/12/10840/10840_1148762610_large.jpg)

The face in the top of the clouds on the top left. Good or bad???

[May-lea]

Hey, I don't know, both look good. I do like to find hidden details in pictures myself. It's like a wink to the viewer. Now if you intend to have a solid story behind this pic could it be something that would go along with the storyline or not. Or maybe you could let it in, but lighten the features a bit to make them less obvious.

Or you coule have the face looking in the direction of the two characters, to link them. Otherwise it's cool but I think it's always better if all the elements of a picture are linked somehow...

I don't think that helped you much, sorry about that, but oh well at leas I tried!

Good luck for the final line :)

[ramy badie]

The one on the left gets a thumbs up from me :D I haven't seen this since you changed the girl, LOVE the changes since I last saw this, awesome work man.

[CoreyArtE]

http://features.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/12/10840/10840_1148768143_medium.jpg (http://features.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/12/10840/10840_1148768143_large.jpg)

A young girl and her rabbit. Once a normal rabbit was fed magic carrots that turned it into a huge fun loving creature. Unfortunatly, everyone see's the rabbit as a monster and an outcast, and so the girl and the rabbit are forced to journey out to find a place to belong.

[makaron]

this turned out really cute... a job well done... :bounce:

[Slav]

thats' great! i really like the girl and a nice twist on the whole anime thing. :thumbsup:

[SideAche]

Sorry Corey, I don't know how I missed this one. Great work! Good Luck!

[TheFirstAngel]

fantastic work! congrats!:applause:

[Tyranx]

A great piece of work with a cool composition!

[Cyberone]

i find the rabbit rather disturbing...i think i wouldnt wat it around too...lol

anyway the painting is beautiful...i really like the girl...looks very lifelike...

best of luck..

[Fahrija]

Funny and beautiful image with a very nice choice of color.

good luck


best wishes
fahrija

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[FIDUCIOSE]

Congratulation to your great piece! really love your palette choice and main character's feeling

Best luck in judging!!

[CoreyArtE]

robinchyo: Hey Robin, thanks for all the support. You really helped out a lot. Wish I worked on this some more.

beelow: Thx, I guess it's as done as it's gonna get now.

Kuroart: Hey Tyler, thx for showing support for a fellow Imagine member. (Imagine? Whats he talking about???) You should join next time. Will be more fun with people I actually know. But once again thanks for the support. :thumbsup:

MichaelZHsee: Hey Mike, we've come a long way, let's hope we make it into the winners seat.

May-lea: I just choose the one without the face, if I had more time I'd add it in. I just dont think I did the clouds the way i wanted because I kinda rushed the final result. But I hope it's ok. Thanks for the reply!

ramy badie: Yeah man, changed a few things around. Still needs some work though. Please prevent me from procrastinating next time! Oh, and I love your piece man, You're gonna make it next time man. Like I said before , the same thing happened to me before, so you'll be alright.

makaron: Thank youz : )

Slav: Twist to anime? I suppose so, was thinking more of an Alice and Wanderland on crack type of thing. Is that good O_O? Nah I'm joking, thx for replying.

SideAche: You better be! Haha, nah it's cool. Thanks for replying anyway, it made my day: )

TheFirstAngel: Thanks!!! I really liked your pic, wish you finished it : (

Tyranx: Thank you sir !

Cyberone: Yes lets all beat that rabbit with wooden sticks! Die rabbit die!

Fahrija: Thank you, that means a lot. Color was alittle strang for me. I personally wish I tweaked it some more.

FIDUCIOSE: Wow, your an amazing artist, to have such an amazing artist reply to my thread makes me very happy. Thank you so much sir!!! Make tutorials on your site! I beg'ith you !

OVERALL

Overall, thank you for all your support. Honestly, thank you. Deep inside I am very disappointed with this piece because it was a rushed job. Next time I gotta take it up a notch and bring it to the next level.

[Rysh]

congratulation!....I very like your work,it's very beautiful!...
good luck...

[OZOZOZ]

hi! nice work! inpressive palette!:thumbsup:

[vader]

congratulations CoreyArtE, good work with the colors. :)

good luck

[medunecer]

Cool illustration! Congrats for you great entry and good luck!

[xric7]

this is sweet!!i loce it.congrats.:bounce: :thumbsup: :bounce:
good luck in judging.:D

[CoreyArtE]

First of all I'd just like to thank GOD for allowing me to even get this far, let alone learn to draw. And thank you.. each and everyone one of you. Those who responded, heck...those who even took the time to look at my peace. Although personally I am unpleased with the picture, I learned a few new things, and had some fun in the process. In the end that's whats it's truelly all about... Let's keep drawing and raising the standard.
Thanks for the good times.

Godbless.
-Corey

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