CGTalk - Strange Behavior (Illustration) Entry: Remko Troost

musi

10-29-2007, 09:27 AM

Hi Remko,

I am glad you returned to the girl peace, I love it! Teddy bear is a nice detail, like it a lot. And agree with other about selecting the B way (your post 231).
With extended deadline I am sure you will finish it! And I am really looking forward for final peace! :)

(If you will have a couple of minutes, can you give me advice how to improve composition in my pic - with two more weeks I can may be change it. Thanks!)

Go,go, Remko! :applause:

Hideyoshi

10-29-2007, 01:16 PM

woohoo! Deadline extended, man! Pack away the electrocuter and relax! :scream:
But DO finish it!! :P

OKMER

10-29-2007, 01:28 PM

What???...

I kept myself from sleeping almost al weekend(Got almost killed by my girly for that,LOLLL)
....
Almost got killed on the road this morning as I only slept 2h before going to the studio and now you say 2 more weeks???...

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:argh: :hmm:

...Well now that's...

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GREAT!!!WOOOHAAAA..wooo...Too happy me I am for all of us!!!
Really better this way, started to get headaches with the electrocuter..

Anyway, thank you very much for your support guys, you rulez!!!
:beer:
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Gune

10-29-2007, 04:07 PM

I really love your style and pic , can´t wait to see this finished

best Gune
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Strange Behaviour:
http://forums.cgsociety.org/showthread.php?f=225&t=530941

SteevieWoo

10-29-2007, 07:29 PM

Nice to see you took it well, I was thinking you could get a fit of tazzing rage on the streets or something....:D:D:D

Anyway I like the bear idea a lot. It is very ironic.....

have a good night sleep tonight

Slav

10-30-2007, 03:23 PM

aww man. no more bunnies. the new piece has a nice lighting setup, but i like the bunnies idea. but to be honest i think this one is the stronger choice between the two. :)

OKMER

11-01-2007, 02:36 PM

http://assets.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/19/12634/12634_1193924211_medium.jpg (http://assets.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/19/12634/12634_1193924211_large.jpg)

Hey.After a technical KO started workin on it again a bit more and like we got 2 more weeks thought I take advantage of this by opening the canvas a bit more to take the pic to a maybe more spectacular level.Did a speed on what I would like to do and I'll really appreciate your feeling about this, what do you think?
Cheers friends!

Art2

11-01-2007, 03:28 PM

Hmm.. I don't know.
Feels a bit unbalanced, the blacks are drawing a lot of attention right now. Maybe because they're just empty spaces right now.
Try shifting the canvas to the right (till the left arm of the axe warrior) and crop it a bit at the bottom. You can maybe add more warriors coming from the right.
I really like the shape of that axe warrior btw.

Art2

11-01-2007, 03:30 PM

doh!!...

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Korendo

11-02-2007, 02:27 AM

Over all very cool, lighting works, but it is harder now to see the main character due to the added distance. Maybe crop in a bit.

SteevieWoo

11-02-2007, 07:10 AM

Well, Mi first reaction was " hey I can't see her anymore -squint-" but thats an ovious thing to happen (you got us all by surprise with the new canvas), I say go with it! if you find it nice once you lay more detail on the warriors then great! if not , you can always crop it back ... :thumbsup: in the other hand...... you have to do something about this: the bear is almost invisible now:shrug:

Ferx

11-02-2007, 10:59 AM

Hey Remko, your open composition is superb my friend, I really liked. The lighting on the whole scene is awesome. I agree with Gabriel, the little savage cute is a bit far now, but I think the composition gain on tension, and like said Gabriel you can crop back. The warrior on left with the axe looks amaizing! (dont take away that warrior :D ).
Again, awesome work my friend ! Cheers :beer:

OKMER

11-02-2007, 01:09 PM

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Hi :-)
Hey thx all of you guys & galls!
MArlon thx man!!!You were totally right!!!Shifted and cropped a bit the way you've said and i really liked it.Feel it much more now.Much more possibilities, and ofcourse a lot more of work again,haha.

Did a speed set up again,not worrieng at all about what it will look like in the final, but just to find the right composition.
So moving around a lot for the moment.

I've flattened all my layers and would like to work this pic out just like a traditional painting, where layers does'nt exists.I do seperate some elements in my alpha channels to still keep some control on them anyway.

While working on it this idea came up to me...
Thought I could maybe hit two flys in one smash.
In fact these barbarians got surprised by this o so cute little girl while washing their (ridiculous) underwear in the little river..C&C mostly welcome!
:beer:

Hiun

11-02-2007, 02:50 PM

This is definately it Remko!! The underwear idea is completely absurd and ridiculous... I love it!!! Work your magic!! Remember to get some shocked faces and a bit more barbarians in there somehow (suggested in background or somewhere). Maybe some already slain and dead on the ground. Right now the canvas doesn't look like it could house too many bodies, but it seems a bit too scare of barbarians, unless these few separated from the group.:D Great idea about working on a single layer! Given your talents you should enjoy that a lot. Best of luck Remko!!

Goro

11-02-2007, 04:43 PM

aaah nice! The composition works nice now!
I saw your previous post and didn't know what to say caus I had a hard time to find out
bothered me but in this new comp every element fits well together!
Love the underwear washing situation! It's hilarious.
Looking forward to your next update!

ashiataka

11-02-2007, 05:09 PM

Hi Remko! It really goes amazing. From the very beginning I was sure about
the lighting that will be great and it is now. Also everything come together
very well and the barbarians washing their underwear is a hilarious idea!
Keep it up! Looking forward to your progress! Cheers!

olipaf

11-02-2007, 06:25 PM

this is looking really good!! great atmosphere and palette...
the one with the axe could be a bit bigger in the frame to add some depth to the picture and bring a sense of useless threat to it all ( size doesn't bother the girl, it seems:)).
very promessing...can't wait to see it finished.
goos luck.

nwiz25

11-03-2007, 06:26 AM

weeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!! REMKO bro!! :scream::scream::scream: your creation is getting stronger and stronger! :eek: totally kickass man!! :applause: you da most crazy one of all! hehehehehe :D love the underwear washing treatment!! never seen that one coming! me just waiting very patiently for your final curtain call! it's gonna be even more hilarious and oh yess!!! spectacularly strange! :buttrock: good luck ma man! :thumbsup: .. here's to you!! :beer:

scala

11-03-2007, 09:55 AM

Okmer it's ............so strong and fine . I'm sure everrybody should be pleased to see a story with her .Congratulations

OKMER

11-03-2007, 02:24 PM

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Huge thx bro's for your kind words!!You rock!!!
Starting to work out a bit more the underwear washer.put in a bit more details to see where I'll be heading all by trying to keep this kind a rough painterly feeling.Underwear powa :-))))
Cheers!!!

Korendo

11-03-2007, 03:54 PM

The underwear washer is of course well done, but politically any correlation with children and underwear could be misinterpreted in an undesirable way (as least by a few). Could he be washing something else related to her, such as a dress?

Art2

11-03-2007, 07:08 PM

Korendo, I think he's washing his own pink underwear.
Remko, make 'em look like these (http://www.otterfashion.com/images/product_images/underwear_large/underwear_large_pink.jpg) and your cool :D

Korendo

11-04-2007, 01:31 AM

Korendo, I think he's washing his own pink underwear.

Hum, being a boxer shorts kind of guy (non-pink) I am outside my area of experience. Thanks for a differerent perspective.

11-04-2007, 01:42 AM

This is A VERY STRANGE BEHAVIOUR !!! :bounce: very funny idea! The image is not yet finished but looks great anyway! keep it up! looks kool!

OKMER

11-04-2007, 05:06 AM

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Hehe, 6' O clock in the morning,...zzzzzzz..zzz
me braindead, comment tommorow :-)

Hi Korendo, indeed the barbarians have been taken by surprise while they were washing their own underwear.Some really ridiculous underwear,loll..
.Hope I can get this clearer later on.
Boxer shorts rule haha.Now zzzzz...

zzzzz...

Korendo

11-04-2007, 07:11 PM

I like that she is attacking them this is even more abnormal. The new shorts being washed look more mucho, all adding up to very cool image and concept.

Ferx

11-05-2007, 02:39 AM

Hey Remko, hahahahaha, i love the turn on the idea, cool bro!!! and like the composition on it, great!! :thumbsup: ( and the little cute girl is really evil, interrupting the barbarians washing hour..hahahaha, great!! :D ) Cheers! :beer:

guterrez

11-05-2007, 01:25 PM

haha it is really interesting to see how your subconscious is working; jumping from the crazy little splatter girlie to giant bunnies and carrot-people over barbarian lingerie and back again^^
I think the barb on the bottom right isn`t related enough to the scene, uess it would be better when he turns his head like in the close up of him
colors look great, I hope to see this finished man ;)

BloodTaster

11-05-2007, 07:34 PM

hahaha, great idea man! The composition is great now, really good job. Keep it up man!

Neubius

11-06-2007, 09:49 AM

hey man, apologies for the lack of contact during this challenge dude, i've hardly been around! :0 just wanted to say, loving your piece and huge luck to you sir!
A

AxelAlonso

11-07-2007, 10:53 AM

Hi Remko,

Wow! so much fun ! and great color interpretation! love the humor in your characters! and the speed! its just going great as the quality as well ! I can see all the history related in all the characters, so no critics from me in that at all! Fantastic work!:thumbsup:

Slav

11-07-2007, 06:46 PM

hehee omg dude. you better finish this! i love the guy's expression.. the dude thats at the bottom right. made my day. thanks.

Ivy00

11-10-2007, 02:33 AM

OKMER lmao LOL this rocks now you paint paint paint go go go

Hiun

11-15-2007, 01:43 PM

Hey Remko!! I am going to need your address so I can come over there and break my foot off in your.... :argh: I hope you have a surprise coming up my friend, I would hate to see this work not finished for the challenge. You're killing me bro :sad:.

Well... with that out the way.... I hope everything is ok with you, you could be slumped over a rock or in a ditch somewhere; that wouldn't be good. So as long as you are well, all is good, I still hope to see you in the final count bro. Best wishes in EVERYTHING my friend!!! :thumbsup:

OKMER

11-15-2007, 04:37 PM

:scream: Haha, Hiun!! :beer: Thx man!Yep, well don't know if I can call it luck or bad chance but every time a commision comes in the way of things and every time I got it done just before the finish of the contest.So I still got tonight to bring this to the finish line and I'll try my best to get there...

RenaudGaland

11-15-2007, 06:14 PM

you sir ****ing r0x ! :) FINISH HIM, or I steal your champagne in the fridge :D (Private joke)

THECLYKE

11-15-2007, 06:15 PM

amazing lighting and story telling skills keep it up
:buttrock:

SteevieWoo

11-16-2007, 06:33 AM

Just to say HI Remko! I guess you are a veteran of this challenge endings bit I'm ejoying every second of It!! I hope you do too!

Cheers my friend; I really hope we'll meet again at the next one!
Can't wait:D

OKMER

11-16-2007, 07:05 AM

:shrug:Couldn't make it in time..to much work and things got in the way & little missy still is sick and doesn't sleep well at night....Well things happen..That's life.Next time maybe.

Although I gotta admit,that right now at this moment I'm really,really amazingly f***ing disapointed :sad: to not be here with you guys&galls to party, it was a great, great experience again and I really appreciated all your support and your kind words so very much!!!
You all rock madly!!!
Hope I won't disapoint you next time...:D:blush:
It was a really nice experience to see all those beautiful artworks pop out from everywhere!!!Hope we'll see eachother next time again!

Thanks again and thanks CG society for another great challenge with a great theme!
I'll be in commenting later on, but right now I wish you all the very best on the final judging guys&galls!!!
MAy ze forzz be wizzz youuuu my friends!!!
See you next time:deal::D:D
:beer:

Ferx

11-16-2007, 07:06 AM

Hey Remko,
I want to thank you for all the support that you gave me during this challenge. I have well written and inscribed the fearless painting lesson :D. I'm thankful for met a great artist and a great person like you. It has been an honor to be able to share this challenge with you my friend. I´m waiting the next challenge to ride again on your side , The Fearless Painting Side !! :) Cheers my friend !! Time for cold beers! and a big big tequila bottle!! :beer:

scala

11-16-2007, 08:26 AM

Hey Remko ,
C'est quoi cette histoire et le Capitaine Panda il ne doit pas être content .Tu pourrais postyer celui là en final .Et le Jedi de Quartier dit qu'il faut de toute façon la poster en galerie .
FOR the stars I want to give you some *.

Art2

11-16-2007, 08:42 AM

Here I'm standing with towel and drinks in my hand at the finish line, waiting...

Ah heck dude, I'm going to meet you half way.
Just stay put, towel and water are on the way!

AxelAlonso

11-16-2007, 09:35 AM

Wow! :cry: (http://forums.cgsociety.org/misc.php?do=getsmilies&wysiwyg=1&forumid=0#) Remko I was always on the look for your final post! darn job:D! And you did an incredible amount of work in such a short time! :buttrock:I like a lot that warrior kid beautiful executed the hole action theme and mood! :applause: I also want to thank you for the support! And I hope to keep seen your great ideas in color in the next challenge!

Korendo

11-17-2007, 12:24 AM

Where is that dam time capsule when you need it? I mean this is basically virtual so where is the replay button? This seems too weird that this incredible art and concept not in? So the gods or some mysterious unseen forces play with us once more. Darn, I knew I should have sacrificed a few more pickle people but the price of plungers being what it is. Well it has really been great to see your work and interact with you, and you have an incredible illustration to show off.

gpepper

11-17-2007, 07:56 AM

It's a shame !
I am really sad to see that you haven't finished it...
Great job anyway !

Faraguay

11-17-2007, 01:40 PM

Hey Remko! Don't worry about not finishing this one... next time you will surely do. Actually if this makes you feel better, I honestly think that in your thread I've found some of the most inspirational, crazy and original ideas of the contest. Also I'm quite sure that you've developped more your art just thinking them than finishing them.
Anyways, I hope you'll delight us with your fine art next time.

Good luck my friend and take care of yours, Master.

nwiz25

11-17-2007, 02:02 PM

noooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo!!:cry::cry:

me missed you a lot this time bro!! wanted to see you crossed the finishing line man :cry:
all i feel is .. the show must go on .. finish this masterpiece my bro!! finish it off ... and i wanna see it in the next expose series!! thats gonna be explosive!! :eek: you rock remko!! your work speaks a lot about everything including the kind of person you are :love: me do not want this to die so easily ... it must stay alive and move on ... me really looking forward to the next challenge, so that i can see 'Remko troost has joined in .... ' :) missing you dearly ... take care bro ... lots a love and luck :love: always ... god bless ya remko :love: you the best :buttrock:

OKMER

11-22-2007, 01:12 AM

YAp,still quit a shame I couldn't finish this..need a " a shame smiley" here,haha!One more time I wanted to thank you all of you guys and galls for your great help and support!!!Hope well all meet up again next time and Ill bring in the beer,promised!!!CHeers to you all & cg society!:beer:

unf0rg1v3n

11-22-2007, 08:26 AM

oh no man! that almost happened to me so I definitely feel for you. I had been Busy with some other stuff so I got lucky with some spare time and that deadline extention. But, no worries man, the thing is just bout competing, getting to know other talented artists and getting your artwork and talent exposed. You definitely had a beutiful piece going, hopefully you'll finish it and put it up on your folio. Best of luck on future challenges!

Art2

11-22-2007, 08:47 AM

Hey, wel Belgisch bier he? :D
:beer:

MartinNielsen

11-22-2007, 09:58 AM

What a tragedy :sad:

Jeffparadox

11-22-2007, 01:46 PM

Hey OKMER, what a pitty you couln't finish this image. Hoping to work with you in the next challenge. This one has a great mood and it's such a dynamic composition. I hope you'll find the time to finish it and share it with us...

Thanks for all your support!

mdavid

11-23-2007, 02:26 AM

Hey Remko it was a great shame you didn't finish this one. I became a huge fan of your work in the Eon challenge and this thread only reinforced that some more. I love the boldness and fun and of course the beautiful painting you bring to these challenges - it makes these things so much more enjoyable and inspiring for all of us. So we missed seeing your final this time around but with luck we'll see you next time.

All the best to you buddy