Strange Behavior (Illustration) Entry: Kenneth Anderson

[nethken]

http://www.nethken.co.uk/kablog/31.08.07_a.jpghttp://www.nethken.co.uk/kablog/31.08.07_b.gif

PS: here is a progress gif

[Jeffparadox]

i like these characters and the setting is really fun. the primary mood is working nicely too. great job! one comment may be everything is a little too centralized/symmetrical, i know the composition is in that nature, but maybe a secondary focal point, or bending the vertical line of composition slightly, or moving some creatures around slightly, could create a little more dynamic composition. but that's being picky. good luck!

[nethken]

Jeffparadox: Thank you! I know what you mean about the symmetry and I agree its worth pushing further. thanks for the comments and advice!

Am7: Hello Atle! Thanks for the comments mate, I agree with your advice! haha yeh get sketching im looking forward to following your work!

Well I started doing some thumbnails, and I kinda stumbled upon another idea, similar but a different painting! Ive posted it here. Like a roller coaster with a nasty surprise at the end. Not sure if its strange behaviour....I may go with this one, not sure, will see how it goes! Also posted some animal sketches, just playing with the designs of the little guys

http://www.nethken.co.uk/kablog/01.09.07_b.jpg

http://www.nethken.co.uk/kablog/01.09.07_a.jpg

[am7]

Hola kenneth! Welcome to your first challenge. :) Your concept is looking good, but I agree that I think you can push the composition further, do some thumbnails you know. Other than that, its a good start - you'r a fast sketcher! I guess I better get started myself soon!

[nethken]

Had to remove this post - I forgot to submit my images via the submit form!

[nethken]

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Had a lot of free time today so I managed to whip up another concept from my thumbs - its a similar idea but with a different twist. Not sure if its the direction I want to take ultimately only time will tell! any crits?

[jayf]

i really like the style, i think it can be more destructurated, the characters could be more insane (especially the monster... i liked the crown too, it makes it more understandable)

the colors are really good, even if I think there could be more contrast (between the monsters and pillars, for example)

this is one of my favorite pictures ;)

[nethken]

Thank you for your comments Jayf! I agree with them all. I am currently developing the monster to make him more crazy hehe. Thanks again :D

[nethken]

http://assets.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/19/13959/13959_1188818518_medium.jpg (http://assets.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/19/13959/13959_1188818518_large.jpg)

Just exploring different monster designs, trying to push things see if I can make things more interesting

[nethken]

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Added some more to the original concept... I think this is stronger than concept 1, but Im still not 100% happy...

[Shikaru]

I gotta say mate. Your idea kicks ass :D
as a matter of fact, I think it might have a to big influence on my own consepts D:

[taste]

it took me a while to get the idea, but i guess you're trying to make it seem like the purple monster cleverly set up the fun ride to trick the furry creatures for lunch? or is he attacking the ride?

if it's the first one, here's some suggestion: try lowering the end of the track so it aims directly at the creature's mouth and i don't think the creature should look like it's tearing the support pillar apart. i might also want to put a bit of a smile on the purple monster so he looks like he's rather enjoying this but that's just my personal opinion:)

[Noisetank]

I agree with taste you should either lower the track or atleast have one rabbit being chewed up in his lower left jaw. It really looks great just try to figure out some smaller elements to set it off...like sparks on the rails to enhance the rabbits momentum stuff like that.

[Jeffparadox]

Hey buddy love your sketches hehehehe! This is a more dynamic composition for sure, I'd say it's 90% solid. Here is an idea:

Place such a thing into the composition that the bunny creature in the foreground is actually scared of that less prominent thing than he is of the bunny eating monster, while the tracks are leading to his mouth like taste suggested.. If that thing looks so absurdly unexpected, and even out of place in that universe, it could increase the humor and the strangeness in the image. You could place it somewhere in lower right corner, and point bunny's pupils there for ex. Anywayss, keep it up buddy. Liking your episodes :berr:

[nethken]

Shikaru: Thanks mate! Appreciate it. haha, im looking forward to seeing where u go with your ideas!

Taste: Yes you are right with number one. The general idea was the monster is tricking the creatures, he isnt invading. Thanks for your advice man, I agree with all of it. I need to avoid that confusion of whether their fate was set up or accidental!

Noisetank: Thanks for the comments, I agree I need some small details to enhance the image and help to define the story :D

Jeff: Thanks! Appreciate it :D haha I like your idea, I will maybe try it out and see if it works :D Thanks for the advice

[jayf]

the monsters are really cool! maybe more atypic than the first one, but I think you should keep its specific big mouth.
The colors of the environnement, according to me, is very appropriated. There are some colors in your monsters that could be more interesting to avoid "purple on purple".

[Ferx]

Hey Kenneth, great sketches!!! and awesome monsters designs:thumbsup: , nice!! I liked your last concept, very funny , great!! Perhaps the rollercoster more inclined from the squirrel to the monster in perspective, only a comment :) Again great work man!!

[nethken]

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Hello! Ive been taking everyones advice in hand (some of it I have just read and I am gonna impliment next update) I hope this image is improving? My main concern is that the idea is being communicated...

Thanks for all the comments so far, its very encouraging, and its helping me so much!

jayf: Thanks for the comments and advice! Its much appreciated! Yes I think my monster needs some work, I have a few ideas I am going to try on him! As for colour, I agree totally, I intend to create some strong lighting there and the purple on purple thing is something I didnt think about - thanks for pointing that out!

Ferx: Thank you! I appreciate your comments very much :D. And thanks for your comment - I am not 100% sure what you mean? Do you mean tilt the rollercoaster more towards the monster? Thanks dude!

[medunecer]

Great characters and colors ! The design studies of the monsters are great! Love your style! Good luck!

[TM-Oliveira]

Hey Kenneth, good concept. Loved the the little coffin car..hehe...nice detail!

Good luck and keep on the good work:buttrock:!

[koager]

oh my!
the poor animals
but, as said before by others, love the style and concept
keep it up and goodluck in the competition!

[daBirdninja]

Love your style it reminds me of Doug Tenapel.

[nethken]

medunecer: Thank you for your comments! :D

TM-Oliveira: thank you! Much appreciated :D

Koager: haha yes poor animals indeed! thank you! Much appreciated :D

DaBirdNinja: Thank you! And thanks for drawing my attention to this guys work - I had never heard of him before :D

No updates as of yet, im taking a wee break from this for a few days, so I have fresh eyes when I go back!

[paulwdavidson]

Really draws you in...fantastic job. I love the composition. This really answers the brief.........what could be more strange than these cute little critters willingly and casually strolling down towards this monster like they don't have a care in the world........well done.

Paul

[nethken]

Thank you sir! Your words are very encouraging. I am wondering if I should portray these little guys more relaxed. Originally the big creature eating monster was a surprise ending for the little guys, but I like how you describe it. They SHOULD be willing and casual! Thanks for your comments! :D

[am7]

Hey ken! Looking sweet man, I agree with the comment about making the critters seem like they don't have a care in the world riding that ride. Even if there's a huge monster at the end. :)

Keep going! I'll check back for updates regulary!

[koager]

haha yes
but you're going to have to redraw each one
not too hard but eh
gl and have fun
:p

[ZeinabNematzade]

helo nethken . your work's very beautiful and wonderful .:eek: i wait for looking fainal work's .gool luck:thumbsup:

[nethken]

Am7: Thank you mate! Yeh I think I have decided to do just that! It makes more sense. Just now they seem frightened.. which isnt strange at all haha thanks, hope u get posting soon! hint hint!

Koager: haha yes very true! But the deadline is still far away, I have plenty of time hehe. And it will be worth it!

Saghar: Thank you! I am glad u like it. And good luck to u if you are entering!

[nethken]

http://assets.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/19/13959/13959_1189436666_medium.jpg (http://assets.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/19/13959/13959_1189436666_large.jpg)

Started detailing and working on the colours!

[MartinNielsen]

Woaaahh!!! What a ride with a probably nasty end! Excellent progress :thumbsup:

[gpepper]

Ahahah ! Excellent ! Nice design and painting Kenneth !

[MrFreeman]

:thumbsup: Great Image K

Love the character designs - sort of cute and scary at the same time...

No real crits at the moment. You could increase the colours on the nearest part of the rollercoaster to increase the depth a little, but it really works well as it is.

Love the style - updates soon :applause:

[medunecer]

It's coming out great! The expression of the tiny character is priceless!

[digital-bobert]

Cool stuff Kenneth! I love the monster

[am7]

Hey kenneth! Get going on this! :) we don't have much time left now. Only 30 days or so..

[nwiz25]

hahahahahahaha :scream::scream::scream::scream::scream: this is so funny!! love the entire composition! :love:
i think you should make the bottom portion more smokey .. wat say bro?
can't wait to see the grand finale! :cool:
good luck to you! :thumbsup:

[olive2d]

Yeaaaaaaah!!! so funny!:thumbsup:
great work

[plasteredcat]

This is brilliant!! Great characters and so, so funny... as a minor crit, if I may,I kind of prefer the sketch with the walkway-trail-ledge coming all the way straight down to the monster's mouth, the rails as they are confuse me a bit. Anyhow, great piece!!

[olipaf]

those are great monsters designs, furry and dreadfull at the same time.
nice mood in your painting. the bunny face is priceless!
good luck to you, kenneth.

[hollietree]

i think this is my favourite entry in the whole competition :D i think i critted one of your works before, on your site the picture of the girl and the bear. you've improved very very fast!

as for this picture, i think that there should be a bunny just about to fall in the monster's mouth, so just like mid-flight into the opening. another thing which is bothering me is the space between the foreground bunny, and then in comparison the spaces between the bunnies in the distance, maybe you could bring the bunny in the foreground a little more to the right. or maybe it's only me who gets annoyed by spacing and patterns like that ;P

on second thoughts, just move the bunny in front of the foreground bunny to the left. this will solve the problem with the gap.
good luck :D

[OZ]

hu hu hu hu hu hu he he hehehe! I LOVE IT ALL! BRAVoO'!

[jocz]

we want more rabbits !!! (just a point of view)

excellent job

jocz-

[nethken]

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It has been a while since I updated! Been distracted. But im getting back into the swing of things.

I am going to call this my line art, even though its not. I dont have a line art.

Just improving composition and colour, sorting out the details next.

[nethken]

wow, I had no idea all you guys has posted comments! Ive been very distracted. Luckily, the deadline has been extended or this would be my final image. Thanks everyone for checking out my thread.

MartinNielsen: Thank you! Indeed it is a nasty end, not my idea of fun! haha

Gpepper: Thank you! much appreciated!

MrFreeman: Thank you mate! Thanks for the advice, I agree, hopefully my update has helped? cheers again!

Medunecer: Thanks mate! :D

Digital Bobert: Thanks! Much appreciated


Am7: Dude, today was dealine day but 2 weeks extension! so I was busting my ass yesterday for nothing! haha. But now u got an excuse to keep going with yours! I hope :D

nwiz25: Thanks for the comments dude! I am glad u enjoy my piece :D I agree the bottom should have more smoke - and so it shall be! thanks for the advice!

olive2d: Thank you! Means a lot!

harachte: Thanks! Much appreciated! I think I agree with your crit, those rails are something I have my eye on to change! thanks :D

olipaf: Thankyou for your kind comments! Best of luck to you too if you are entering

Hollietree: Wow, thank you! means a lot. Ah yes the girl and bear! u gave good advice if I remember. Thanks! these challenges and the forums certainly help in improving skills!

I agree with your crits, I am going to work on the placement of those critters somewhat. And I like your idea. And I agree about the spacing of the bunnies! It has been annoying me too, but i was worried about crowding the scene. However, I think I will move that second one left a bit!

thanks for the advice, a great help!!

oz: Thankyou!! haha glad u like it

Jocz: thanks! ANd I agree, about the more rabbits thing. haha now the deadline has been extended I have no excuse! cheers for the comment!

[Feline168]

I especially love the purple color tone you use,
and the shape of rails seem to be a combination with the octopus' feet?
You've really done a nice job to create an adventureful and dynamic atmosphere.

[jamiewong]

i love this. i love the expressive extreme of facial feature. well done. best of luck. very nice simplistic colouring even though there is that nice gradient of many colours hues

[nwiz25]

waiting for the final piece my friend! :scream::bounce: this is hilarious! :D :applause: wonderfully executed! CRAZZZZZY to the core! :twisted::eek: good luck dude! :thumbsup:

[ashiataka]

Hey Kenneth! That's a very fantastic concept and everything has been very well done. Keep up this great piece. Waiting for the final impatiently! Cheers!

[medunecer]

Hey Kenneth! I think that your image works very well! I like it and I think that the characters and comp are very good! This is a great piece! Good luck!

[plasteredcat]

this just gets better and better...:buttrock:
Great work with the railings btw! The rest, as commented, brilliant...

[nethken]

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Roll up roll up!
For the thrill of your life
Forget your worries
Forget your strife!
Fun fun fun is what youll find here,
But the price is quite steep, yes very dear!

Step in the cart now,
No need to worry,
Shaped like a coffin
An omen? Dont scurry!
Soon youll be racing so very fast
You and your friends, no-one wants to go last!

The critters agree,
Its worth it they say
Mr Octopi's funride
You must try it one day!
But only once mind, you cannot go twice,
For the price you pay, is not very nice!

[nethken]

Hello everyone! Finally finished, this is my final submission. I wasnt sure I was going to make it, but I did in the end. Things have been a bit tight, I just started a new job! So not had much free time, hence this could be pushed further - there a lot of things I wanted to do but ran out of time for.

ANyway, thanks to everyone for their kind comments and great critiques! Its been a great help, and I have learnt so much. Thank you! Much appreciated!!!

YuChi: Thank you for your kind comments! :D

Jamiewong: Thanks mate! Much appreciated. Good luck to you too if you are entering

Nwiz25: Final piece is up! haha I am glad you find it enjoyable. Thanks so much, and best of luck to yourself!!! :D

Ashiataka: Thankyou! means a lot! Final is up, I hope it is improved! :D

Medunecer: thank you for your kind comments! Much appreciated! :D

Harachte: Thanks man!! Cheers!!! :D :D

[Jeffparadox]

Hey man, glad to see that you've reached the finishing line. Congratulations! And the changes you've added really made the image more dynamic in both lighting and composition.

The best part... The poem of course, hehehehehhee, love it!

Best of luck...

[AxelAlonso]

Hi Kenneth,

I liked all you did to came this far and the excellent ideas you show in all your process, your character are real worthy of animating them!:cool: (http://forums.cgsociety.org/misc.php?do=getsmilies&wysiwyg=1&forumid=0#) Hope to see some of that on the future from you :rolleyes:.......
This image has a lot of style, fun, great presentation of color and ideas! I like it all, :applause::D:thumbsup: and I enjoy definitely your fun ride! Thanks for sharing it, and best of luck!:D

[Ferx]

Hey Kenneth, wooowww.... really great and funny concept! I love the bunnys designs, wooow cool !! The lighting on the whole concept is amazing, and I like a lot the composition ! For sure a great and incredible ride!! And you are great poet! nice! :)

Congratulations for this incredible work art my friend!! I wish yo the best luck!! And now, yeeeesss... a ride with a lot of cold beers and many tequila shots!:D Cheers mate!! :beer:

[SteevieWoo]

HAHA! this is just lovely, there's nothing I dig more than dark humor poetry!!

But the reason I post now (and in the meantime apologize for not doing so before) is this amazing picture you made! I love the dynamic of the game and how you take the ride while you discover the details and finaly the end of the trip! Damn, it could make a great animated screen saver... I could stare at it for days!:D
Besides that I loved the color scheme and how it works for the action, and the red hot wheels are a great and clever detail....

Yeah... very clever you were. I honestly like it a lot!

[gpepper]

I am still a fan of your stuff Kenneth ! ;)

[ashiataka]

Hey Kenneth! Congratulations on finishing this hilarious, very well detailed piece! Your WIP was great, good luck! Cheers!

[Hiun]

WOW!! I am sad i misse dthis thread during the development stages. You have a great piece here, funny and dynamic! :D Congratulations on a strong entry! I wish you all the best! :thumbsup:

[nwiz25]

holy cow! :eek: this is astounding! one of my favs and still goin strong! :bounce: :love:
congratulations buddy! :thumbsup: this is one helluva roller coaster ride! .. literally! :cool:
u rock man! :bowdown:

[Kei-Acedera]

Hey Ken! This is Awesome. I love the lighting and your color pallette suits it very well! And your characters are hilarious! Very nice piece, congratulations and best of luck!

[overcontrast]

I loved thos siince the first concept!!... awesome color and awesome composition. This is so one of my favorites! all the best mate!!:thumbsup::bounce:

[rottenbanana]

So weird...so fun! The colors are excellent. I wish I had the same handle on color. Congratulations on your final piece!

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