CGTalk - DWIV - Mini Challenge #1 - War General Portraits 2D

OKMER

02-24-2009, 05:35 PM

Great progress & stuff guys!
NH: Cool man!I like that idea about Coral mixed with metal!

AcerB: Great work man!

J4Q: really cool!more:-)

Remton: great work man!, .For me it feels a bit like her boobs and her right shoulder are missing right now.

Jsac:Hey, nice idea man.Yeah, maybe you could try working in grey values first.THis could allow you to better focus on lightning and formes first before working your colors.

DoomedSeraph:Hey man, isn't it just all about challenging yourself to progress and have fun?.I think you should give it a try.Nice possibilies with light and stuff there.:)

I finaly get back to my first version as I just felt it better that way I think.
Will try to render it more like an old warphoto with more classical dramatic lightning.
C & C very welcom:)
http://www.remkotroost.com/forums/turtgeneral10.jpg

ektho

02-24-2009, 05:50 PM

My first sketch :)

rawwad

02-24-2009, 05:53 PM

So many cool new generals, great progress all.

OKMER: Turtle general look great in color (:
BaronImposible: Great progress, love your general, you making pretty realistic portrait.
jamihn: Yours is my fav one, fantastic style and idea, looking foward to see it finished;)

here is update
http://img6.imageshack.us/img6/9459/generalkitupdaterawwad.jpg

solblomma

02-24-2009, 06:22 PM

started out on some sketches yesterday. getting close to deadline and i have not got the faintest idea whether i like any of these or should go develop something else.

http://img48.imageshack.us/img48/6422/thumbfeb24.jpg

Ferx

02-24-2009, 06:53 PM

Hey Robottank, really cool design, General Muerto can be a great character. Two things: No Mexican General puts hanging things on his "Charro" hat ( That is for tourists and bad hollywood movies :D). Thing you need to put the gun in other position to no be overlaped by the hat. Only a comment. Nice work, cheers! (with tequila :D) :beer:

Okmer - I like a lot your blue background, puts a fantastic water touch, I think is very original, but ... don´t listen to me :D Cheers my friend :beer:

NH - Really cool design. Like your idea for the blue glowing texture, nice! :D

GaeasHerald- Looking really good. Perhaps you need a bit more contrast with light and shadows, because the main light sources are torchs on the hands of your general. Only a comment, nice work :D

Everybody are making a great and awesome progress. Keep the great work!! Cheers! :beer:

BaronImpossible

02-24-2009, 07:26 PM

Greetings good people, some fine and original stuff coming out here - really strong work. Thanks everyone for the comments, appreciated :)

Anyhow, this is my final piece. When I figure out how I'll upload it properly. Look forward to seeing these other pieces completed!

http://img24.imageshack.us/img24/8346/general07finalsmall.jpg

02-24-2009, 07:35 PM

BaronImpossible your piece is stunning. Maybe you should work a little bit more on the left eye before posting it as your final piece. It will make it more perfect thant perfect :)

Awesome awesome ...

02-24-2009, 07:44 PM

http://indeesign.net/dw4/DWIV_13.jpg

C&C are welcome.
Ferx: tnx mate :)

krishna-fu

02-24-2009, 08:33 PM

new update~
Bone Fang,He said:"we hit Insects,eat Insects,and our Knowledge from Insect god.

He do not feel happy to do this..so he want to destory Insect god.

STEP

http://i662.photobucket.com/albums/uu350/krishnafu/step.jpg

choose 1 concept to darw coulr

http://i662.photobucket.com/albums/uu350/krishnafu/bone4.jpg

Now,it's not finlish.

tommorow add more detail...

jamihn

02-24-2009, 08:46 PM

krishna-fu - AHA! It emerges. I was wondering how it would turn out from your initial sketch. Love the colors!

BaronImpossible - Oh yes! I love every bit of it.

rawwad - Ah, thank you. I really like where you're going with your. The weathering
on the armor plating is great. I also love the face details. Keep rocking!

OKMER - I miss the stars on the shell, but I can see what you're saying about going "old photo" style.

NH - Love the texturing. And I think now taht you have fewer blue lines, it reads cleaner.

Looking great guys. And we still have a decent chunk of time until the deadline!

neurolinked

02-24-2009, 08:47 PM

WIP General Okama "Fire blizzard" Mahache, Please comment to help me ;) good luck to the other generals.
I love your work BaronImpossible stunning image.
rawwad your general it's fantastic I like it !
http://www.kientzproduction.com/Contest/Dominance4/Dominance1.jpg

Crix Dorius

02-24-2009, 09:11 PM

Here a new update.

General Hagedorn

http://i710.photobucket.com/albums/ww101/CrixDorius/Phase-005.jpg

darkriddles

02-24-2009, 09:17 PM

Great post everyone! They're all amazing and I am very excited with this challenge. ; )

Here's the initial step on my general which I've been working for the past couple of days.

She is sort of an ex-mermaid/android/admiral with a sad, wicked story.

Hoping to finish it in time!
I will update it with my current WIP shortly ;)

DeadInTheAttic

02-24-2009, 09:23 PM

Tomorrow more will follow.
Still clueless about a beard or not.

http://features.cgsociety.org/newgallerycrits/g10/365210/365210_1235510463_medium.jpg

neobear

02-24-2009, 09:27 PM

hi,

A lot of very good things !
I started this drawing tomorrow morning, details will be added soon,to perfect and end it.
:wip:

http://www.neobear.fr/image_cgtalk/wip_commander_sftw.jpg

name : Commander Portal

neobear

02-24-2009, 09:29 PM

some details of it

http://www.neobear.fr/image_cgtalk/commander_wip04_sftw.jpg
http://www.neobear.fr/image_cgtalk/focus_commander_sftw.jpg

OKMER

02-24-2009, 10:02 PM

Great work guys!

Frex; yeah man, I'm still hesitating :), great character by the way bro!Keep m coming!TEQUILLLAAA!!!

Baronimpossible: Great work!!!.He makes me think of General Sherman.Beautiful painting as usual man

Rawwad: Great progress man!

NH: Buddy!yeh looking cool man.Maybe try some more color variations on the clothes and helmet.He could maybe have something like a weapon or sceptre in his right hand to fill up the space left above.

krishna-fu;Beautiful colors wow!!Looking forwad to see your next steps.Good luck

solblomma:nice style.Good luck!

Crix Dorius:Yep nice man.I think the lighter grey part of his suit and the skin could maybe use some more texture or color variations.

DeadInTheAttic: Coming along nicely man.Indeed I think too that if you'll get close to 300 with a beard.But on the other hand it wasn't 300 that invented the Sparths hehe.
The red feather/hair on his helmet seems a bit stiff, just as one piece.

j4Q

02-24-2009, 10:13 PM

i dont like that what i make last time, so that is actually wip, only dont know witch one is more gereral...:/
http://www.sekocin.pl/kuba/wip4.jpg
http://www.sekocin.pl/kuba/wip5.jpg

gafana

02-24-2009, 10:34 PM

Little update

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v634/gafana/DWIV/DW_001_3.jpg

EarVant

02-24-2009, 10:37 PM

Here's my minor update. I've spent a bit of time on the pose, looking for something dynamic, yet stationary. I finally ended up with the 'Uncle-Sam-I-Want-U' pose... Still not entirely happy with it, but can'tput my thumb on what it is...
C&C are welcome!

http://www.publicdisplay.be/19a.jpg

ENBE

02-24-2009, 10:44 PM

Nice work everyone, good to see its gearing up to be an exceptional comp this year.

Going for almost a Rorschach print depiction in terms of composition. Want his horns and regal to be the focus & clear indicator of rank.

Super rough thumb, so updates will hopefully reinforce the focus

http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x243/nucleusdigital/ENBE_DominanceWar_General_thumb.jpg

syrez-one

02-24-2009, 10:48 PM

well, decided today to give it a try just for practice.. have studied alot since steampunk challenge.. but color still is a pain..

no real story behind it, by reading the brief this idea popped up :p

http://syrez.org/portrait_paint_05.jpg

OZOZOZ

02-24-2009, 10:48 PM

hi guys! here is my general of the deads' army

02-24-2009, 10:57 PM

http://indeesign.net/dw4/DWIV_14.jpg

Update :)
I am wondering if it would be interesting to add some canvas texture... I'll try this after refining my clouds. I hope that the sky works. C&C are precious @ this step, so guys don't hesitate !

Okmer, buddy you definitely right ! :beer:
Jaminh tnx mate, waiting for your next piece :arteest:

Cheers for all the generals !

EarVant

02-24-2009, 11:01 PM

NH, the blue glowing lines, are they a glow coming from the surface of the skin or more like a glowing scar? Maybe add a shadow line on one side of the blue lines, to indicate depth? For the rest, nothing I could comment on now... I'll wait for the clouds and cloth to be worked on before I comment on them. They can still go any way from here, and I'm not sure what you have in mind yourself.

02-24-2009, 11:02 PM

OZOZOZ: I really like this one ! Very nice start, I'll keep an eye on your general :arteest:
EarVant: yeah you are right about the "blue scars" , I already started addin' the shadow line in the front of the helmet/diving bell... but if you didn't saw it that means that it doesn't work good yet :)
tnx alot ! :beer:

darkriddles

02-24-2009, 11:03 PM

Hi everyone, here's another WIP on face/hair area on my general. ;)

http://img3.imageshack.us/img3/9877/dw4ministep2.jpg (http://img3.imageshack.us/my.php?image=dw4ministep2.jpg)
took me ages to find out how to directly link the image! D;

>BaronImpossible
Absolutely amazing, I love it! Great work!! : )

>syrez-one
Ooooooohhh fantastic work, can't wait to see the finished one! ;)

madbot

02-24-2009, 11:10 PM

Continuing with details, fairly happy so far. I hope to finish up on the BW soon and begin adding colour. Comments welcome.

AcerB: I love the colour & design

Rawwad: that is a terrific creature, probably not too friendly

BaronImpossible: just love the painting, great facial expression

Rupy: loving that tribal theme

I'm really inspired by all these different entries, Great work everybody, can't wait to see more!

BaronImpossible

02-24-2009, 11:26 PM

Thanks for the comments, all, appreciated :thumbsup:

NH - It's looking good, nice environment too, but I'm not sure about the blue lines. Maybe think about getting rid of them and having the glow coming from inside of his collar only.

OKMER - Thanks, and there's a reason he looks like General Sherman, because I used him as my reference! :) I thought his stern expression was pretty cool so I basically amplified it. Looking forward to seeing your alien finished!

blok

02-24-2009, 11:36 PM

Hey people, this is my first sketch

darkriddles

02-24-2009, 11:43 PM

>OZOZOZ
hehe i love his pipe! looking forward to see your next WIP : )

Art2

02-24-2009, 11:53 PM

Coming along nicely folks. Great job everyone.

OZOZOZ: that's a great start!
J4Q: Great idea you've got there, I like it.
NH: nice job, but you could maybe make him more militaristic. He looks more like a politician to me. Great idea of adding the coral, maybe play with it more to make him more aggressive looking (spikes, helmet etc). Just some ideas.

Here's my sketch. Not quite a general yet, maybe tomorrow :)
http://www.marlonart.nl/web/DomWarIV/the-General02.jpg

staticpen

02-24-2009, 11:58 PM

Nice work guys!

http://fc21.deviantart.com/fs41/f/2009/055/f/b/DWAR4_general_1_by_static_pen.jpg

http://fc45.deviantart.com/fs41/f/2009/055/5/a/DWAR4_general_2_by_static_pen.jpg

http://fc14.deviantart.com/fs41/f/2009/055/0/2/DWAR4_general_3_by_static_pen.jpg

FrozenSceptre

02-25-2009, 01:14 AM

Nice to see you here Staticpen.

Here is another update...
http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i271/DAP1228/DW4/WIP_Gen_3.png

OnyxAmphiptere

02-25-2009, 01:22 AM

It has occurred to me that I really have no clue what I'm doing when I paint, and I just make it up as I go. Anyway - I changed directions with the uniform and it still doesn't sit well with me. I may end up completely revamping the whole thing on paper and scanning it in instead but with only 2.5 days left to work on it I really can't afford to. Ah well.

Here's progress thus far...

http://www.onyxamphiptere.com/Webcontent/ImageStore/GB_DWIV_MiniPort003.jpg

Keep up the awesome work!

02-25-2009, 01:26 AM

AcerB

02-25-2009, 01:35 AM

Okmer, Madbot >> thx dudes! ;)

I think i'm close to the end of this one... I have to find a name XD

Oh if you have some suggestions, comments or anything else, you're welcome! ^^

http://www.acerb.be/dw4/wip6.jpg

GaeasHerald

02-25-2009, 02:18 AM

This challenge is such a fantastic learning experience, its really pushing me to search for new ideas and put them into practice, and fast! And everybody is doing so great, that it gives everybody else more momentum.... Cool!

The only downside is that I get caught in this and I'm neglecting to study for my exams....:hmm:
Anyway.....

Baronimposible: Your work is flawless, man. Much respect.:bowdown:

NH: Like this new direction, he doesn´t look as emperor-like as he once did. I also agree that he could look more militaristic. good luck!

Art2: very nice pallette and classical feel. Keep it coming.

and for todays wiP:
http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/mm110/gaeasherald/sketch-dwmini-4.jpg

Less saturation, more contrast and more detail... but still loads to do.
Oh, and by the way, the symbol in the scroll is the CGchat logo (a map to their realm or sth). I intend to add a skull with the Polycount logo on the other hand. Just to tease our fellow artists at those forums... :twisted:

xaeroaaa

02-25-2009, 02:24 AM

hi~here is my first step concet.
Not knowing his name yet.
thx
http://xs136.xs.to/xs136/09092/dw-4_9d_i-dw371.jpg

geikou

02-25-2009, 03:11 AM

Update with rough color blocking. Now for refining refining refining.

http://s23.photobucket.com/albums/b384/geikou/dw4minichallenge1_wip3.jpg

ShogunWarrior

02-25-2009, 03:29 AM

Hi I just wanna give a shout out to everyone in our group and everyones work is looking beautifully. Here are some more wip that I have been working on with the armor of my general. I lightened up the yellow because it was to eye catching so i toned it down. My purpose here was how was I to create armor? silver metallic armor and this is what i came up with.

http://inhouseal.com/dw/General14.jpg

http://inhouseal.com/dw/General15.jpg

http://inhouseal.com/dw/General16.jpg

http://inhouseal.com/dw/General17.jpg

Ferx

02-25-2009, 03:38 AM

Fantastic works!! Everybody are making awesome images!! Cool!!

BaronImpossible - Hey Simon, beautiful portrait, like a lot your painterly style. The expression of General Wolfen is an authentic gesture of the soul !! Bravo !! Cheers!! :beer:

Remko - waiting for your next update my friend... in the mean time, a shot of tequila ... :D cheers!! :beer:

NH- really nice background, looking amazing

Geikou - Great design, like a lot your concept !

xaeroaaa - cool sketch man!

GaeasHerald - Gerardo, really nice contrast, your image gain a lot on volume and deep, really great ! :D

AcerB - Great concept, like a lot the helmet design!

OnyxAmphiptere - cool uniform for your general. Perhaps the feathers of the helmet need to bee pointing back, for a more dynamic expression, only a comment. :)

Art2 - really cool armor, cool concept!

FrozenSceptre - nice character, nice metallic texture

staticpen - great start, like a lot your character

darkriddles - really nice and sexy general. Maybe you need tou use a bit hard brushes, to put more form and details on your image.
Again, awesome works everybody else !! Cheers mates!! :beer:

OK my 3 WIP, not much progress :D ....

http://i249.photobucket.com/albums/gg211/Ferx_images/General_FPS_DWIV_03.jpg

Phill99

02-25-2009, 03:53 AM

WIP on my characters face

JonathanLin

02-25-2009, 03:57 AM

@Toastage: looks awesome o_o

http://i710.photobucket.com/albums/ww106/toilet_bear/dominancewar4_6.jpg

Haha, I started taking another direction from my original WIP.
Killed the original silhouette almost completely heh.

I need to refine the forms on the character's face. It's a bit cluttered.

Hmm... I still don't know where to put the team logo exactly.

Does this read as a war general to anyone? Or just some freaky guy?

Anyway, any suggestions are always very welcome ! Thanks!

regimon019

02-25-2009, 06:01 AM

ei nice work guys... go cg society!!! :D

this is the first sketch of my general... (actually this the first time i posted an artwork here... lol)

i think I'm way behind... I'll try to catch up...

http://i120.photobucket.com/albums/o165/regimon019/022509_minigeneral_wip01low.jpg

i tried using the cgsoc seal as the mask...

felicitymoore

02-25-2009, 06:01 AM

SO MANY posts last 24 hrs!! Got to go through everyone and get back on here with some posts. In the meantime MY MACBOOK went kapuut....looks like the motherboard if the apple discussion groups are anything to go by. :cry:

So using my partner's Powerbook and moved across to Photoshop (DRAT just got going in Painter...)...

I feel it's gone backwards and forwards! I've lost some of the texture in the face now but I think it's improved by widening the framing...anyway. Lots still to do....

All help/crits welcome please!

jamihn

02-25-2009, 06:30 AM

Ever so slowly building up more detail. Probably should do something about the background sometime too.

http://www.jamihn.com/wip/dwGeneral05.jpg

themickey

02-25-2009, 06:37 AM

been lurking here awhile. Decided to join in on the fun. Premlinary rough. I'm gonna be boring and base mine on a real General:)

http://i183.photobucket.com/albums/x51/Badassm/general.jpg

ShogunWarrior

02-25-2009, 06:49 AM

Hello! my fellow teamates!
WIP almost complete 70%,still need to add finishing touches and some more detailing...This is the type of General Id want by my side when war starts...lol.. I love it..

http://inhouseal.com/dw/General18.jpg

http://inhouseal.com/dw/General19.jpg

ShogunWarrior

02-25-2009, 06:56 AM

Jamihn, keep it baby.. push yourself to the limits...This one is a rising star...

ShogunWarrior

02-25-2009, 06:59 AM

Everyone else on this team, push yourself to the limits dont quit. We have a lot of time...Remember imagination is key.. all of you are incredible at your works.. Try to discover your true potential...I will motivate anyone who needs it..

saint-max

02-25-2009, 07:02 AM

update, i can hardly find the time to work on it .. but i will try my best through this upcoming weekend

EjcBlue3

02-25-2009, 07:26 AM

Here is the latest on my Dominance War WIP. It's about adding in details and refining lighting and tone. Soon it's onward to color. The work I see from everyone else is shaping up to be pretty spectacular. Let's keep this momentum going!http://features.cgsociety.org/newgallerycrits/g00/124200/124200_1235546590_medium.jpg

Tedskis

02-25-2009, 07:31 AM

still a long way of but here is my wip
http://i562.photobucket.com/albums/ss66/tedskis/GENERALcopy.jpg

EjcBlue3

02-25-2009, 07:34 AM

[QUOTE=rawwad]Yeah, War began! Let´s make this hard for other sites, grrrr:wip:
here is my start, not finished yet

http://img175.imageshack.us/img175/2389/generalkitrawwadgo1.jpgThis looks to be coming along real nice. I'm liking the cold light from the back which reflects the icy cold stare from the general.

Phill99

02-25-2009, 07:53 AM

Hey all! Im getting close to finishing! Im not sure about my background though. What do you guys think of the flag idea?? Any comments, critiques, or suggestions would be very much appreciated.

EjcBlue3: Very cool looking general! Very nice lighting, Cant wait to see it finished!

Tedskis: Interesting concept

saint-max: Cool character. Nice color pallet. Waiting for more updates!

NavigatorJones

02-25-2009, 08:24 AM

Started the face today. :D
The more I do this the more of his story pops into my head.

http://i398.photobucket.com/albums/pp65/Fatassy/GeneralHalasCOLOUR_02.jpg

ektho

02-25-2009, 08:33 AM

My second sketch :)

http://www.soresinafranco.it/_stuff/sketch_02.JPG

focsygranpa

02-25-2009, 08:35 AM

http://i584.photobucket.com/albums/ss290/focsygranpa/dominance_01.jpg?t=1235550568
I know i'm a little late but i really wanted to do this mini comp. I know this is raw but i wanted to post something up before time runs out. I decided to go for a more roman/crazy look. stance is contrapposto-like to give a more classical look. i'll update again friday.

focsygranpa

02-25-2009, 08:39 AM

i know its late but i gotta be in this mini comp. this is the sketch i decided to go with. a contraposto stance to give a classical appearance. trying to give him a roman/crazy general look.
http://i584.photobucket.com/albums/ss290/focsygranpa/dominance_01.jpg?t=1235550568

Innate

02-25-2009, 09:09 AM

I did a few quick lighting studies and liked the sinister one on the right.

http://www.natehallinan.com/concept%20images/Parvula_LightingStudy.jpg

Here's my progress so far for today.

http://www.natehallinan.com/concept%20images/Parvula_Painting_01.jpg

Remton

02-25-2009, 11:13 AM

--) AcerB : Nicely scary general, like it !
--) Jamihn : good mood and colors !

--) Everybody : sweet progresses ! Keep it up ! CGS will win this war !!

Here's my progress, still some works... Feel free to comment !

http://img25.imageshack.us/img25/1709/dw4wip04.jpg

Megoru

02-25-2009, 12:12 PM

I've fixed the pose, now working on the elements.
The rough 3D mesh I used for perspective reference is still showing here and there...

http://img255.imageshack.us/img255/7100/wip2.th.jpg (http://img255.imageshack.us/my.php?image=wip2.jpg)

naito

02-25-2009, 12:21 PM

Everyones doing a great job. :bowdown:

It's awesome to see how everyone is motivated and ready to fight on the side of cgsociety.

starting in black n white

http://alpay.nokuku.de/War-General.jpg

ChaosShannon

02-25-2009, 12:41 PM

here are the next two step of my work
I like the way everyone work is coming out
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3473/3309145746_72f789a8a2.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3521/3309147324_db74f8d04c.jpg

ROBOTTANK

02-25-2009, 01:10 PM

...thanks for the previous comments received...

no set color scheme yet, but here's a rough paint..

http://i197.photobucket.com/albums/aa215/hafdedplatoonleader/wargeneralmuerto2.jpg

DeadInTheAttic

02-25-2009, 02:34 PM

Hey. Still some days to go and the results of all of the participants are astonishing. Some crazy looking aliens, amphibians, dead and living humans and androids. Let the war begin!

---

Here another WiP, step 3, of Ulysses.

Ok, the beard makes it definitivly look like "300". But who cares. They had no electronic shavers at that times. Looks more ancient and fierce with a beard.
Still two WiPs to go, more detailing, lighting, shadowing, background (some banners and pikes) and decorations. By the way, blood stains are not allowed, to violent, I bet?!?
C&C very welcome.

http://features.cgsociety.org/newgallerycrits/g10/365210/365210_1235572096_medium.jpg

g3p

02-25-2009, 02:35 PM

one more step to my portrait.
add clothes. today i don't work in this picture, but i try in next weekend.
rest metals and skin.

http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_kk4CPOihirc/SaVUwlcIahI/AAAAAAAAAM8/wtrjp5Jn43k/s1600-h/wip04.jpg

or

http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_kk4CPOihirc/SaVUwlcIahI/AAAAAAAAAM8/wtrjp5Jn43k/s1600-h/wip04.jpg

critics and comments very welcome.

Okmer, i'm prefer a blue background, but you portrait it's very nice!

greenpizza

02-25-2009, 03:05 PM

wip6
http://i652.photobucket.com/albums/uu249/stridiggiostuffs/StridiggioDW4wip6.jpg

PeterBraeley

02-25-2009, 03:06 PM

first timer here, i'm in!!

did some thumbnails and very light marker sketches!!

http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_WOye0hKy7YU/SaVY9sT8aVI/AAAAAAAAAC4/2dOHI7c2X7M/s1600-h/general-thumbnails.jpg
http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_WOye0hKy7YU/SaVY9kZsHfI/AAAAAAAAADA/g7w18cX_amc/s1600-h/general-vish+copy.jpg
http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_WOye0hKy7YU/SaVY98TXzeI/AAAAAAAAADI/o2Jj8oVFf_o/s1600-h/general+-+rash+copy.jpg

i hope i did this right?

Crix Dorius

02-25-2009, 03:11 PM

Uh uh uh... hard competition here. ;)

Wonderful works at all. =)

Meanwhile... my next update.

http://i710.photobucket.com/albums/ww101/CrixDorius/Phase-006.jpg

killermachine

02-25-2009, 04:42 PM

great work people..keep on pushing it harder :buttrock:

on that note, i need some heavy feedback on my guy here..not really sure what to do with him now..
http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c252/killermachinez/generalwip3.jpg
thanks

Crix Dorius

02-25-2009, 04:47 PM

great work people..keep on pushing it harder :buttrock:

on that note, i need some heavy feedback on my guy here..not really sure what to do with him now..

Hmmm... difficult.

Maybe a robe and some kind of Centaury-Hairstyle ?

DeadInTheAttic

02-25-2009, 04:52 PM

Perhaps something "Baron Harkonnen" style like.

Crix Dorius

02-25-2009, 04:59 PM

Or Shōgun like...

ik_po

02-25-2009, 05:12 PM

Add more detailed
http://us.f6.yahoofs.com/hkblog/E87PqDGbGyhYOti2IA--_1/blog/20090226010804595.jpg.jpg?ib_____DP9qUHoWS

Gyorkland

02-25-2009, 05:20 PM

you probably don´t fully understand what´s going on here but I had to post something cause is mandatory to post the WIP here. I work all day so I´ll be working on this, this weekend and I don´t have Internet at home cause I live too far away from the city, very rough but I finally like the concept you have no Idea how many sketches I´ve made.
http://www.freeimagehosting.net/uploads/a5290f0ea4.jpg

DerRoteBaron

02-25-2009, 06:05 PM

Hi me again, here is my VIP, Think that head is almost finished ... Great updates simply great time I have here and a lot of fun.Fantastic generals all! Think that Cg is a one foot forward compare to others.Good luck to all and also regards!!

Head
http://sites.google.com/site/milosupload/Home/Storm_Color_04.jpg

splintercannon

02-25-2009, 06:12 PM

Drifting away from the face for the moment...

http://i263.photobucket.com/albums/ii152/splintercannon/general_protrait5.jpg

Suppressed, oppressed, never redeem again.
The sulfur-kingdom, purgatory, hell`s damnation,
no man will be perditioned for all time.

krishna-fu

02-25-2009, 06:25 PM

OKMER :Thanks your reply,i like your General's idea. it'like Crab remix octopus?cool face mask.

Nikolay :cool oldman general.

AcerB: Did he has a Laser Eye ?nice coulr~

My general's Bone Fang
update detail

Wip6
http://i662.photobucket.com/albums/uu350/krishnafu/bone6.jpg

Tommrow update more~

WildBrew

02-25-2009, 06:31 PM

WIP3.
Working on his head now.
http://img152.imageshack.us/img152/1233/generalportrait03.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

OKMER

02-25-2009, 07:01 PM

Yeah guys!The great work keeps on coming and coming,wowww!
bell back later on to comment some more.
For now, sounds grazy but think I gonna change direction, took of his mask, CHanged the camera & put it in front a bit lower.

Thought the first one was a bit static, empty.
It's a doodle that appeared on a corner of my sheet today and I kinda liked it.
Think its a bit more dynamic with some more personality possibilities.
Still very rough ofcourse but whatta you think?

C&C very welcom!
http://www.remkotroost.com/forums/turtgeneraldood2.jpg

VictorRojo

02-25-2009, 07:04 PM

Sorry, how can i post my w.i.p in this trhead?
because I can not do it right...

Nikolay

02-25-2009, 07:07 PM

Great progress everyone!

some update, i think next will be final image.

http://img3.imageshack.us/img3/7582/dwivmini1generalportrai.jpg

darkriddles

02-25-2009, 07:08 PM

Hi everyone, nice works! ;)

>Ferx
Hey thanks for the comment ;)x I haven't put any details into the piece just yet, but hoping to progress onto detailing soon! I like your general, and his massive sword ;D cant wait to see more WIP!

and here's another rough WIP I was going to post right after posting my last one yesterday... fell asleep!;P

http://img3.imageshack.us/img3/9035/dw4ministep3.jpg (http://img3.imageshack.us/my.php?image=dw4ministep3.jpg)

haven't touched the background yet, the logo will be going on her belly, or arm. : )

DeadInTheAttic

02-25-2009, 07:17 PM

one step closer to the end

http://features.cgsociety.org/newgallerycrits/g10/365210/365210_1235588710_large.jpg

solblomma

02-25-2009, 07:18 PM

okmer: i think you should go for the latter. as you say, it brings out the personality.

good job everyone! i have monitored the thread since a few days back and i must say i am really impressed with what i am seeing!

Crix Dorius

02-25-2009, 07:20 PM

Sorry, how can i post my w.i.p in this trhead?
because I can not do it right...

When you want upload a pic you can use the upload-function on the reply-page.

Reply -> Additional Options -> Manage Attachments

ersinerturk

02-25-2009, 07:40 PM

Hi to all! Everyone here has some great talent, you made me so jealous.
I just had time to start yesterday. i hope i can finish till deadline.

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a373/altair4444/progress1.png

Keep up the good work everyone. I think i'll learn too much from you.

darkriddles

02-25-2009, 07:43 PM

Keep up the nice works everyone! ;D

>OKMER

hey i liked your previous composition too, but i think it's pretty cool the way you changed it. it gives a stronger impression and i'm very looking forward to see your next step! cool pipe btw ; ) is it glowing blue? : D

VictorRojo

02-25-2009, 08:13 PM

Hello, this is my first mini-competition. I hope i can finish till deadline,too.
Cris Dorius: thank you very much!!!

ravensbane

02-25-2009, 08:49 PM

FOR GLORY OF THE CG COCIETY, here is my general!

It’s going to be an exciting challenge, and … btw some excellent work is coming out, well done and good luck to everyone!

(WIP)

http://img5.imageshack.us/img5/6228/wargeneral1.jpg
http://img5.imageshack.us/img5/5834/wargeneral2.jpg

BaronImpossible

02-25-2009, 08:59 PM

OKMER - Better, I think, tells more of a story, although the previous one was coming along really nicely. IMO maybe have his hand gripping something. Looking good.

Nikolay - Nice style and love that haughty expression. Give Gary Oldman 10 years and I reckon he could play that character.

Loads of other good stuff too, a very strong bunch of entries I think :thumbsup:

And in case people are struggling for inspiration, Julie Bell shows us how to do it :D
http://www.imaginistix.com/details.cfm?Id=114

j4Q

02-25-2009, 09:12 PM

http://www.sekocin.pl/kuba/gen_lestat.jpg
color wip

felicitymoore

02-25-2009, 09:19 PM

Fantastic amazing thread

OKMER Bit shocked to see you'd changed, I loved your other version but I agree the new take is looking good and we can see more personality here. Good on you.

rawwad very nice: I think the armour is working very nicely too and I like the color palette. The goggles are a cool touch. PICKY but maybe a tad more shadow under his jutting out chin just imho. It feels as if the jaw juts out more thats all and would possibly interfere with the left hand highlight on the collar.

BARONIMPOSSIBLE Nice work!

NH Sky's looking great to me - maybe just a bit more of a gradual progression into dark though? The dark area of the sky feels like it's fighting the dark area at the front of the image and it may be worth getting a small extra bit of light into the background just to give some space between it and the general - imho again!

Krishna-fu Awesome, I love your color palette!

neobear Cool idea to burn the logo into his head and I like the way the skin's going: I agree with OKMER about color variation and texture - nice work!

gafana Love this guy - very solid.

Remton Awesome - very nice detail!

Nikolay General Magato - great work, you've really captured his aloof character.

Brilliant everyone!

neurolinked

02-25-2009, 09:41 PM

OKMER: I like that new version! work hardly :)
ravensbane: very interesting WIP
Nikolay: very austere, i like a lot!!
http://www.kientzproduction.com/Contest/Dominance4/Dominance2.jpg
Added correction and particular

PeteS

02-25-2009, 09:55 PM

Not 100% sold on the design..as my senseless scribbles show. Anyhow..haven't done any 2d work in years and this looked like fun.

http://www.sussidesign.com/Sites/filechute/general1.jpghttp://sussidesign.com/%7Epsussi/filechute/general1.jpg

yakonusuke

02-25-2009, 10:00 PM

ravensbane: Hey, Lookin nice.

http://mokiji.de/mokiji/232610.2a6f8ccdd29398cec7027680b273b759.jpg

jushra

02-25-2009, 10:07 PM

Started blocking in colors. Crits welcome.

greenpizza

02-25-2009, 10:19 PM

Nice new entries...

http://i652.photobucket.com/albums/uu249/stridiggiostuffs/stridiggioDW4wip7.jpg
:wavey:

paperclip

02-25-2009, 10:22 PM

Wow, this thread is growing at an insane rate. Let's see... everyone has such good pics, I'd be hard pressed to choose a 'best' one.

I'm going to do the ones I can scroll down and see on the 'reply thread' page...

OKMER: I really like the newest version. I'm pleased to see you around, you always bring so much personality into your works. Maybe if you tipped his head a bit to make him look like he's curious about something, he has a little glint in his eye that suggests a spark in there...

Nicolay: General Magato, now he looks like a General! I particularly like the design of his helmet, no crits. (from me anyway, I'm sure people with keener eyes might notice something??)

Darkriddles: I see where you're going with this....I think the hat is in for a LOT of lighting though and the whole thing could do wth a bump up in contrast, but it's going well, keep going!

DeadintheAttic: Yeah, you said it. It looks like 300! I think it's the combination of the beard, the spartan helmet and the scream.... it's good though, I can't deny it, but the lighting seems rather off- for such a dark day, with the light behind him and
with the helmet on, his face looks very brightly lit...squint your eyes at it and you'll see what I mean. Love the plume on the helmet though!

Eisineturk: Love the angry look on his face. :D

Ravensbane: love the colour palette and the breastplate!

J4Q: Lol! :D General rottweiler, good one...

Neurolinked: I like the CGS tattoo on the head and the layout, the face is a bit lopsided though- try drawing terrain lines over it to line things up...

petes: looking fantastic so far, looking forward to seeing it done!

yaknonosuke: another fantastic one. Maybe bring up the contrast a little more in some key areas? I love the soft wideness of it though.....

Jushra: Looking good, like the design of hte helmet. I think maybe making the background darker might help bring out the figure some more? Just an idea.

here's my update, I think I'm nearly finished. Crits very welcome....

http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i58/clippy06/dom2.jpg

Crix Dorius

02-25-2009, 10:45 PM

here's my update, I think I'm nearly finished. Crits very welcome....

http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i58/clippy06/dom2.jpg

That "Thing" scares the hell out of me... :eek:

What is it ?!? :curious:

Good work... strange... but good. :thumbsup:

paperclip

02-25-2009, 10:47 PM

This is General Poodly, one of a long line of the mutant rabbit generals. He came about as a result of a nuclear war that killed off all the humans- only the strongest rabbits survived, but somewhat modified. They became smarter and formed armies against each other. This particular general is at the head of the Diffidil army, which rewards bravery with ribbons (all the metal was melted during the nuclear blast but somehow the ribbons survived).

However, a particularly brainy rabbit with a crest of white hair has just discovered E=mc^2.......

rhemrev

02-25-2009, 10:56 PM

Cool stuff everyone! I forgot my sketch at work, I'll post it up tomorrow ok!

Ersinerturk: Nice silhouet, but hands blend together a bit though..what about making him raise his pinkyfinger, that would make him just a tad more cocky..:P

Ravensbane: Nice painterly style you have man, nice posing of the character aswell! I like the details on the body, just be sure they don't overpower the face of the character...just put somre more details on the face and you'll be fine :)

j4q:Nice one man, like the look on his face! What about adding dogtags in his ears that represent his ranking in the army! :D

Neurolinked: Do I detect an in-ear iphone there? :D

PeteS: Cool, looking forward to seeing some shading in this one!

Yakonusuku: Nice one! Now that's a sword....:P

Stridiggio: Cool setup, maybe crop out only the upperbody, from the necklace up or something, and go from there?

Paperclip: My favourite sofar! I'm a sucker for cute cuddly fuzzly ookiewooky ippispiffy I'' kill you with my rabbitbunny stick creatures! :D Only thing a bit odd is the shoulder on the left of the pic,it gives an indication of humanoid proportions which is a bit odd I think. What about taking out that shoulder, and add an indication of a bodyline around the height of his ears, so it looks like he's a hunched character.....just a thought! Eitherway, he remains my favourite :P

Tomorrow I should be able to scan in what I've got sofar, till then! :)

-Edwin

syrez-one

02-25-2009, 10:59 PM

paperclip: haha, your portrait is cute :D ... would like to cuddle him *g* didn't find him very scary on first sight.. but after looking on it for a while this is sure freaky :D

okmer: hm, yeah really go with the last one, the bg rectangle reminds me of a playing card, dunno why? :)

nikolay: wow nice one.. really like the head decoration..

darkriddles: i feel theres a little bit to much black on her face.. but the pose is nice

ravensbane: very dynamic, the color adds alot to it.. looking forward :)

so much going on here.. commenting to all would take so much time.. go on cgs!!

some minor updates and cleanup of the sketch, made layers, added some first hard edges and stuff... ah well.. and always flipping the canvas, as for now i like this one more..
need to add ornaments and buttons for the jacket tomorrow, after that, more cleanup.. didn't have much time today..

C&C always welcome guys :)

http://www.syrez.org/portrait_paint_09.jpg

jushra

02-25-2009, 11:06 PM

Filling in. I darkened the bg (advice from paperclip), and I may end up darkening it more and changing the hue a bit.

PeteS

02-25-2009, 11:14 PM

Filling in. I darkened the bg (advice from paperclip), and I may end up darkening it more and changing the hue a bit.

This is looking promising..but I'd still crush the blacks allot more..maybe add an adjustment layer and crush it till you get some nice solid blacks in the helmet shadows...I think it will help the face too.

paperclip

02-25-2009, 11:21 PM

This is looking promising..but I'd still crush the blacks allot more..maybe add an adjustment layer and crush it till you get some nice solid blacks in the helmet shadows...I think it will help the face too.

Quoted for agreement. Something that usually helps is to put a new layer on top, then squint your eyes like mad and just use random colours in different values (DARK, low-medium and high-medium, save the bright brights for later) and lay them in until you can tell what it is without having to open your eyes too much...it goes towards getting a good base for the lights/darks.

rhemrav: lol, I love how you like the insane look in his eyes, the fact that he has no nose, etc and still say that his shoulder looks odd. :D I kind of like it though...hmm...

syrez-one: I want to hug him too. :D

Really like your piece, particularly around the skull/wig. The concept is cool, reminds me of the skeleton pirates in Pirates of the Carribean. The jacket could use some texture, but I'm sure you'll get around to that. :D Love the classical look you're rocking there...

ShogunWarrior

02-25-2009, 11:29 PM

ShogunWarrior

02-25-2009, 11:32 PM

ShogunWarrior

02-25-2009, 11:33 PM

here's my update, I think I'm nearly finished. Crits very welcome....

http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i58/clippy06/dom2.jpg[/QUOTE]

Paperclip, my wife likes this piece the most, she adores your work...congrats

ShogunWarrior

02-25-2009, 11:35 PM

Nice new entries...

http://i652.photobucket.com/albums/uu249/stridiggiostuffs/stridiggioDW4wip7.jpg
:wavey:

David, good piece of work.. everyday this piece is coming into strong...can't wait to see the final result..

ShogunWarrior

02-25-2009, 11:36 PM

Started blocking in colors. Crits welcome.

Justin, this piece looks great. I can suggest outlining the character with more depth of a darker color and fine the lines a bit, looking good.

ShogunWarrior

02-25-2009, 11:41 PM

ShogunWarrior

02-25-2009, 11:44 PM

http://indeesign.net/dw4/DWIV_15.jpg

Some new changes...
Okmer , BaronImpossible and Art2: thank you guys for your advises and crits :)

Well, now that my general has a right hand... I don't know what he can carry lol
I think I need some sleep :argh:

For all the generals : keep it up guys !
C&C R welcome

Nabil, good piece of work I like the painting style to him. He looks very dignified and dynamic. Keep up the good work, can't wait to see the final result..

darkriddles

02-25-2009, 11:44 PM

>paperclip
hi thanks for your comment ;) that's what i've been thinking too. i'd probably add more colours before next process, but i quite like the way your painting is so vibrant in many ways! it is simply magical. thought he had somewhat tomboyish feeling ; ) General Poodly's story is wicked, it gives even more depth to your nice work! ;) looking forward to seeing your final piece! ;D

>syrez-one
hey thanks for the reply. yeah that's right, her face looks quite dark on WIP D; hoping to correct some lightings and tones on the next WIP.;) im happy to hear that pose is nice, i thought that pose was a weee bit questionable! lol
yours is coming out very nice, wish my WIP was that nice and tidy ;)

and great work everyone! keep uppp! :D

ShogunWarrior

02-25-2009, 11:47 PM

Hi everyone. Im having difficulty finishing this piece of work and I need some suggestions on what to do, im lost and I don't think i can finish.. Please help!

C & C welcome!!

http://inhouseal.com/dw/General19.jpg

jushra

02-25-2009, 11:48 PM

I'm about to start tightening things up.

PeteS: Thanks for the crit. I put an adjustment layer on and pushed it a bit. I don't want to go completely black, but I think it helped.

ShogunWarrior: Will do.

Paperclip: I don't like to get too heavy with the darks right away. I usually hit the heavy highlights and darks last. Adjustment layers help tremendously though.

Question... as far as the torso is concerned... should I leave it like it is or block something in? I want the focal point to be his face/helmet.

Thanks for the crits all!

CharlesVarenne

02-26-2009, 12:18 AM

Hey guys an other update.
Needs more work especially on cloth and overall mood of the piece.
Any critics or suggestions welcome.
Hey SHogun Warrior look pretty good so far especially on the head.
I think it will be good if you identify more clearly where is your light source and paint color and brightness according to the light. Just a suggestion :)

http://www.charlesvarenne.com/Images/Drawings/General01_11.jpg

syrez-one

02-26-2009, 12:18 AM

thx alot paperclip! i really like the old master paintings, so i guess this influenced me alot.. and for pirates.. yeah, as you tell me now... *G* funny how ideas and my brains work.. i always feel like i recycle stuff i've seen some time.. dunno if this is bad..

darkriddle: if i'd be nitpicking, there is some stuff i would go different with in the pose, if i'd draw it.. but thats not the question.. and i'm also just a beginner ..

shogun: thx! i'm trying my best here.. this is my 5th painting, besides all my study stuff of reference.. to your image.. the face is already very far in rendering.. this is something i also do alot.. and i always feel so uncomfortable when touching areas, i tried to get around of .. so i can imagine what you're in.. perhaps just try to get the rest as far as the face.. block in stuff.. just do it.. i today also sat infront of my thing starring, managing layers for an hour with no outcome, cause i couldn't decide where to go with the ornaments.. but guess, we just have to decide and go with it.. we can do better always .. next time, in the next picture *G*

jushra: just go a bit crazy on a new layer and block in something in the back.. maybe a banner or a flag or something he stands in front of.. or push the colors into complentary? dunno, hard to tell.. i also love what BaronImpossible did, this kind of wild west bounty mug shot :), if that is what your'e up to you need darker background for the "light" colors of your person..

wuha, hope i don't sound precocious.. not intending to... decided after last challenge even if i can't do better then others, i'd at least try to say what i think, or what i would do.. this has also helped me alot..

Ferx

02-26-2009, 12:20 AM

Shogunwarrior - nice concept and design. You need to block all your character, first. Second; put the textures (scratches, bumps, dust, spots, hair, cloth), and major details (medalls, buttons, etc.) Third; put shadows and darken zones ( take care from where is your primary light source, and the lighting bounces) Fourth; put highlights, reflections, speculars, again use your primary light source and bouncing lighting. You can check your contrast puting an saturation adjustement layer on top of your layer with saturation at (-100) ->> (Layer/new adjustment layer/Hue-Saruration/ ok / saturation= -100). Your image change to black and white and you can check your contrast, deep and lighting. When you put no visible this layer you can view your image again in color. Work the contrast on the layers under this adjustment layer. Hope this can be useful :D Cheers!

Ferx

02-26-2009, 01:31 AM

CharlesVarenne - Really nice portrait. Like a lot your idea odf a shark helmet. great! :D Perhaps you need to work a bit on the contrast to gain a bit on volume, only a comment :) Cheers mate!

Jushra - Nice helmet on your character ! Keep the good work

Remko - Cool expresion in the new gesture for your character, really great!! :D like a lot!! (Can General fill his pipe with tequila?? :D ) Cheers my friend! :beer:

Syrez-one - Like a lot your concept, the uniform is looking really good. Waiting for more updates! Cheers mate!

Stridiggio - Cool concept. Like the details on it. Perhaps you need to start to work with some lighting zones to put more form and volume on your portrait, only a comment !! Salud!! con un aguardientico por supuesto :D

Yakonusuke - Nice concept, really cool expression for your general! great!! Maybe the stich and the hand scar are in tangent, perhaps you need to move the stich to above or below a bit, only a comment. :) Cheers!

PeterS - Really cool first sketch man!! Cant wait to see more updates on your idea!

Neurolinked - Nice background for your character! Keep the good work

J4Q - Genaral Lestat is looking really great!

Ravensbane - really great armor, great details on it! like a lot!

DeadinTheAttic - nice concept and expression on your general. Perhaps the helmet look more like wood than metal. Take references on some photos of roman helmets, only a comment. :)

Darkriddles - sexy, sexy general :D Like the claws hand device. Cheers mate!

Nikolay - Really cool concept and design. Like a lot the helmet, great ! Cheers!

VictorRojo - Nice concept, like the dragon design for the shoulder armor, cool!

Ersinerturk - cool armor, and nice expression for your general!

Wild Brew - Nice concept and like a lot the uniform for your general, relly nice. Cheers!

Krishna-Fu - Cool colors and palette on your concept, nice! Cheers!

Splintercannon - Very original concept. Maybe a more malicious expression for the character, only a comment. Cheers !!

DerRoteBaron - that face is looking really nice! Cool work!! Cheers!

Gyorkland - really cool sketch and start. Waiting for updates! Cheers!

Ik-Po - Cool design. The glowing skink is a very cool touch! Cheers!

Killermachine - really nice start. Think you can play a bit with the face exprsession to avoid the symetry on it, only a comment. Cheers!

Crix Dorius - Really nice concept, like your eye device idea! Cheers

G3p - nice wxpression and uniform for your general, cool!!

Robottank - nice background and lighting, Waiting for more updates!

ChaosShanon - nice start. Try to block on color all your character, only a comment

Naito - Nice armor design, like the helmet a lot, great!!

Megoru - very original armor, nice work!

Remton - very cool uniform, and nice details on it, great!

EjcBlue3 - Really cool character design!! Keep the good work!

Innate - Very unique concept, nice. Like a lot the mood and lighting of the background, cool!

Ektho - nice start, like the pose of your character, a bit on frazetta style, great!!

Navigator Jones - Nice face and expression on your designg, cool. Waiting for more updates! Cheers!

Phill99 - Nice work! Thing you need to move your character more to the left and the logo to the right, only a comment

Tedskis - very original idea. Like a lot the surrealist touch on your portrait, great!

Saint-Max - Looking really nice. Like a lot the head device, great! Cheers!

Jamihn - Great armor, like the idea of the use the logo design on the armor, very nice

Felicity Moore - nice start. Like a lot he uniform design, really cool !

Regimon019 - Cool design, very original! Cheers!

JonathanLin - nice sketch, really cool design. Waiting for more updates! Cheers!!

Everybody are making a superb work, really cool updates!! Cheers!! :beer:

Tedskis

02-26-2009, 01:32 AM

does anyone know how the voting process works? do we each pick our favorite, or top 5, or....

Ferx

02-26-2009, 01:36 AM

WIP 4

Adding a Bird of Prey :D (need to be more fast... hahahahaha... no more beer for now :D)

http://i249.photobucket.com/albums/gg211/Ferx_images/General_FPS_DWIV_04.jpg

themickey

02-26-2009, 01:37 AM

Been lurking on this site for awhile, this looks like a fun contest. Basing mine on actual General:)

http://i183.photobucket.com/albums/x51/Badassm/general.jpg

madbot

02-26-2009, 01:43 AM

finally some colour, getting there..... slow....ly

TimSchuhler

02-26-2009, 02:05 AM

http://img408.imageshack.us/img408/3033/timsdmbust.jpg
Shot at 2009-02-25
Here's my contribution. Nothing really unique. I haven't rendered out a portrait
in a long time, so this was much needed practice.

VictorRojo

02-26-2009, 02:24 AM

Hi all! nice works!

ShogunWarrior - Belongs to a very high rank, is powerful. Yet perhaps he could show some
medals.

Ferx - I like the perspective and expression of the character.

CharlesVarenne - Hundred of wars,I like how well it reflects experience.

ROBOTTANK

02-26-2009, 02:42 AM

Ferx, thanks for the comment...I will update soon

Okmer, your new version looks good, but I like your first design better. That pose, the color & lighting, and the fact that I can observe so much detail. However, it seems that more people prefer your new version (assuming their being 100% honest). It really doesn't matter either way you go, you have the skill to make anything look bad ass.

OKMER

02-26-2009, 02:43 AM

General Poodly Rocks!!!
Ferx: Go get some beer!Getting along really great man!
Tommorow more comments,:)..now game over..gotta sleep. zzzzzz..

Ok don't hit me, but was late night doodling with the cg colors and would appreciate your opinion on this one anyway..What do you think?The power of the dark side is strong...:rolleyes:
http://www.remkotroost.com/forums/redandbad.jpg

DerrickSong

02-26-2009, 03:27 AM

Good work everyone!! here is my new update, it still long way to go to finish it up, not much time spend during weekday, wish i can have more time to finish it during this weekend. Need more work on the bottom part....Any c&c are welcome.

http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l180/derrick_song/DW4/color4.jpg

OnyxAmphiptere

02-26-2009, 04:15 AM

OK, so I actually got my tablet hooked up at home and decided to actually start over. Now that I have sorta have an idea now of what I'm going for it was a lot easier to sketch it out and get a better pose than I had before -minor changes. I'm still not completely digging the whole helmet-head peice thing - it feels like she's in a marching band or something. I am considering ditching it...opinions?

http://www.onyxamphiptere.com/Webcontent/ImageStore/GB_DWIV_MiniPort004.jpg

ShogunWarrior

02-26-2009, 04:51 AM

Thanks,

CharlesVarenne, Ferx, VictorRojo, and everyone else who has helped me. I will changes and add some special effects to my design. By the way everyones projects are looking better everyday as the contest comes closer to an end glta!!! Ill posts some more updates either tonight or tomorrow..

PeterBraeley

02-26-2009, 05:40 AM

try this again...hi guys so many great artists here thought i might join too here is my WIP for the challenge. Please let me know what you guys think!

http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_WOye0hKy7YU/SaVY9sT8aVI/AAAAAAAAAC4/2dOHI7c2X7M/s1600-h/general-thumbnails.jpg
http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_WOye0hKy7YU/SaVY9kZsHfI/AAAAAAAAADA/g7w18cX_amc/s1600-h/general-vish+copy.jpg
http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_WOye0hKy7YU/SaVY98TXzeI/AAAAAAAAADI/o2Jj8oVFf_o/s1600-h/general+-+rash+copy.jpg
http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_WOye0hKy7YU/SaV3yFnhvKI/AAAAAAAAADQ/CmO3EGwZJ2g/s1600-h/general+-+rash-marker+sketch+donecopy.jpg
http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_WOye0hKy7YU/SaYo-dClnII/AAAAAAAAADY/iXjdg7Jkgms/s1600-h/pencilrenderpt1-mini+challenge+copy.jpg

i hope this works...you can check here peterbraeley.blogspot.com on how i work, i explained everything on there.

cylstudio81

02-26-2009, 05:49 AM

Real thanx for all the c&c ,have been busy recently, so I am going at serious snail speed here, should beable to pick up soon, hopefully will bebale to make it. Never the less, a quick update , all C&C are welcome http://fc04.deviantart.com/fs44/f/2009/056/6/d/6d5bdc7f9676a1bfbdfb9e8c2b434164.jpg

Shadow Seraph

02-26-2009, 06:02 AM

Seduction, Death, Obsession, Lust, Destruction... the end of the world.

Who will help lead the armies of hell?

Here are 3 of the ongoing saves. Save 1, 2, and 8.

http://realmofangels.com/dom/dommini1.jpg

http://realmofangels.com/dom/dommini2.jpg

http://realmofangels.com/dom/dommini8.jpg

splintercannon

02-26-2009, 06:44 AM

I think someone suggested that he should have a more "malicious" expression. It occurred to me at the beginning of this thing (after doodling some more serious characters) that most ALL of the characters were going to have some kind of serious or scary expression. But I had this character in my sketchbook who gets sheer joy out of what he does. I think that's fairly scary. Like... Joker scary. Just some method to my madness! :P

Okay, update time!

http://i263.photobucket.com/albums/ii152/splintercannon/general_protrait6.jpg

cylstudio81- That looks AWESOME! I love the grunge feel. ...like I'm being blown back because the dark energy around him is manipulating the environment or something! sweeeeet.

Where is your millennium?
Where is your kingdom of a thousand years?

VictorRojo

02-26-2009, 06:48 AM

Hi all! Welcome C&C!

regimon019

02-26-2009, 07:12 AM

cylstudio81: awesome work dude!!! can't wait to see it finished...
DerrickSong: Damn dude... your kicking ass... great detail.. love those skulls...
OKMER: nice color scheme... very dark...
Ferx: great idea on adding the bird... maybe you could try making the bird a little bigger!?... i dont know... great work anyways....

great work cg society people... i hope we win!!!

here's my 2nd wip for my general... still haven't decided on a name though...

http://i120.photobucket.com/albums/o165/regimon019/022609_minigeneral_wip02.jpg

Tedskis

02-26-2009, 07:13 AM

Im almost done, another day of quick fixes and I will be ready to enter my final draft.
Please Crit the hell out of my piece.

Quick Backstory on General Artifice: version 1.09
in the distant future CGS has taken over most of the galaxy only a few struggling civilizations remain. The CGS has plugged its greatest generals mind into a advanced AI computer.... you get the idea (I hope)

In other words: man (or woman in this case) and machine are working together to achieve an outcome, but also fighting each other to retain some of their origional identity.
http://i562.photobucket.com/albums/ss66/tedskis/GENERALcopycopy.jpg

ShogunWarrior

02-26-2009, 07:44 AM

Hi team, here is an WIP on my character. I was told to add light and constrast and i have done so on the right side of his face. The red spots on his face is his skin color. When he gets angry they glow. The red band on his forehead is the blood of his soldiers who died for him.

Stories been told from far and wide....You can hear the deep bass of the drums pounding from miles aways. In the far ground an army of legions led by the most famous general of all time, General Raikbor. He defiantly defeats all opponents who defies him. Slaying his victims as he conquers each territories leaving nothing left behind but genocide...

http://inhouseal.com/dw/General21.jpg

blackmoon8042

02-26-2009, 08:17 AM

http://i686.photobucket.com/albums/vv227/blackmoon8042/dw4.jpghttp://i686.photobucket.com/albums/vv227/blackmoon8042/dw4-2.jpghttp://i686.photobucket.com/albums/vv227/blackmoon8042/dw4-3.jpg

This is what I draw a draft, I will have updates in the future.

jamihn

02-26-2009, 08:20 AM

Getting pretty close to done. Gonna take a pass at the blades and all and maybe some more details, but I think I'm almost done. Keep kicking ass everyone!

http://www.jamihn.com/wip/dwGeneral06.jpg

Penguinus

02-26-2009, 08:42 AM

Scrapped the old guy and replaced him. Hope I make it in time.
http://i416.photobucket.com/albums/pp248/penguinus/c05.jpg

NavigatorJones

02-26-2009, 08:50 AM

Thanks for the comments, Ferx :D

OKMER - I'm actually loving this new look for your guy, he looks so...ahh badass XD I love his outfit!

cylstudio81 - I think I remember seeing your guy awhile back, he's looking fairly awsome!

jamihn - Her eyes are the best part of the picture, very compelling. :D Her face really 'pops out' of the picture.

OK picture time :D

ALmost finished with the face, then on to the blades/medals. And CG symbol :D

General Halas is a very busy man. He was not expecting to have to sit for hours and have his portrait painted...

"...I know of him. An exceedingly unremarkable man. What does he want with me?"
"The Emperor has commisioned a portrait of you, from him, sir."
"How novel. But no."
"...I'm not sure you have a choice in the matter, sir..."

http://i398.photobucket.com/albums/pp65/Fatassy/GeneralHalasCOLOUR_03.jpg

Yeah...He wasn't particularly impressed XD He doesn't understand why people like him, really, he finds most attention directed towards him, that isn't war related, quite strange.

Airflow

02-26-2009, 09:14 AM

OKMER, thats killer. You need to continue with this.

Naito, this looks really promising.

Rupy

02-26-2009, 09:40 AM

Once again looking good everyone,

okmer, thats one impressive doodle!

peterbraeley, , keep it up, looking forward to seeing where you go with the sketches

amazing work everyone, the forumn got really busy, hoping to see more people in

Just sending number 3 of the process, i'll finish this one up and post it asap and see if i can try to get another painting done, something more techy, cheers!

http://www.roopbhogal.com/jag3.jpg

Rupy
Website (http://www.roopbhogal.com/)

neobear

02-26-2009, 11:10 AM

Great work all very amazing, and so much progress !

FelicityMoore > Thanks for advice very helpfull.
Okmer > Like your last one, with the pet !
BaronImpossible > nothing to said, just fantastic :applause:

I tried to put some texture a little the armor, and i added some details.

http://www.neobear.fr/image_cgtalk/commander_wip_02.jpg

go back to work !!!

Dspencer

02-26-2009, 11:24 AM

what I have so far. I've yet to work in the colors and logo, but once the clothing is more defined, I'll put that in :)

It's really cool to see everyone's interpretations. I'm amazed! :O

http://ishbu.com/gabby3.jpg

Megoru

02-26-2009, 11:53 AM

http://img6.imageshack.us/img6/5565/wip3.th.jpg (http://img6.imageshack.us/my.php?image=wip3.jpg)

Here it is General Leonard Law with a bit more details. I don't think poor Leonard will look much better in the end, but sure I've learned a lot just by trying to focus on the subject and imposing myself to fix choices to go on with the work. This mini challenge is amazing, good luck everyone! :applause:

ajinak

02-26-2009, 12:37 PM

Hello everyone..
I have just found this mini challenge and decided to also try something, even though it seems a bit late to participate.. well, at least I'll have a reason to go here and see these wonderfull pieces you have posted, guys :)

Just a very quick sketch.. to me she looks like an angry teacher now, so I'll try to improve her as soon as possible..

http://img3.imageshack.us/img3/7531/generalforcg.jpg

and a small (again very quick) update:

http://img6.imageshack.us/img6/1645/generalforcg02.jpg

NeverGiu

02-26-2009, 12:50 PM

Hi everybody！
I come to some late^_^. This is a process of my works. This is just
a idea, sooner I will add the fashion,then the color is go on.
I also see some beautiful drawing here, I hope we can take this opp
-ortunity to communication for each other.
Thanks.

http://forums.cgsociety.org/attachment.php?attachmentid=138728&stc=1

Izuael

02-26-2009, 01:04 PM

Hello.
I started with the 3D, but changed my mind. Here's a wip.
Going to poke fun at one of my teachers, let me know if you think I'm crossing the line. :twisted:
http://img100.imageshack.us/img100/1153/dw4mini12dwip1.jpg (http://imageshack.us)
http://img100.imageshack.us/img100/dw4mini12dwip1.jpg/1/w418.png (http://g.imageshack.us/img100/dw4mini12dwip1.jpg/1/)

Artys

02-26-2009, 01:16 PM

Hi guys and gals, I begin now my WIP.
Any practice is good, and this good theme.

Today I have a lot of free time and started my portrait. Now I show you the first stages of work. I have defined the form of the face, the form of body and hair and primary colours. Sketch is done and tomorrow I will continue and start to add details.

http://www.tim.artvisual.ru/psd/wargeneral_001_s.jpg
http://www.tim.artvisual.ru/psd/wargeneral_002_s.jpg
http://www.tim.artvisual.ru/psd/wargeneral_003_s.jpg

Remton

02-26-2009, 01:29 PM

Hi all generals !
Things coming on nice here !
CGS people, Go !

Mine is almost done..
I tried to give an "old photo album" to it...

http://img17.imageshack.us/img17/6254/dw4wip05.jpg

Artys

02-26-2009, 01:59 PM

Rémi, if your general has russian relatives (she has such name and surname) her name and a surname are written incorrectly, badly for reading and sounding for ear of the Russian peoples and will be ridiculous for this audience. I advise you to correct her name on "Svetlana Hatmanskaya".

WildBrew

02-26-2009, 02:14 PM

Artys, I agree with you. :)
In surname "Hatmanskaya" I see the word "ataman", which means Cossack chieftain. But maybe I am wrong. :)

scho81

02-26-2009, 02:22 PM

Hey Everyone.. I'm still hashing out some sketches on paper. I've been looking through all 28 pages thus far and a lot of the entries are looking great.
OKMER.. I see you working in the CGSociety color scheme AND he has a pet iguana.. that's pimp. Probably my favorite.

I like the progress on Artys's too. Something about the top of his head is bothering me though.. like it goes back too far.. I could be seeing things.

Not a lot of time so I'm not sure if I'm going to sit back on this one and do the next minichallenge or main Dominance War challenge. We'll see.

Best of luck to you all,

-Mike

GaeasHerald

02-26-2009, 02:46 PM

Great! This keeps growing and growing!

Ferx: thx for all the advise and support, much appreciated! BTW, the hawk is a very good addition to your piece. But hurry man, and finish that kick-ass image! Go Fernando, go!

OKMER: mate, you can do no wrong! I did like the tortoise look of the previous general, but this new one also rocks. No crits whatsoever.

jamihn: nice one. I like that sort of feline quality it has.

Rupy: masn, thats a scary critter! Maybe some different color in his eyes could draw the attention to his facial expresion some more. Just a thought...

and another wip from me, more details and yet more desaturation. Comments and crits welcomed!

http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/mm110/gaeasherald/sketch-dwmini-5.jpg

Keep kicking ass everybody, you're doing a fantastic job!

Remton

02-26-2009, 02:54 PM

Hey, Artys and WildBrew, thanks a lot.
I do not speak russian, and your advices are well appreciate !;)
Yes, I try to put the name "ataman" , wich means cossack leader" as you pointed it, in her name.
So I will change her name !

Sepulverture

02-26-2009, 04:25 PM

Here's the wips for my entry into the dom war 4. I was going to go for a classic portraity portrait, but changed my mind about half way through. I will never finish this damn piece by the deadline, but that won't stop me from trying!

The originals that I was going to submit were going totally wrong, so I scrapped them yesterday and went ahead with a new idea. I was ready to give up on this one too in the silhouette phase, but decided to push on. The face is still not pleasing to me, but it's getting there. The originals were too soft looking was the criticism I got. They were intended to be soft. Maybe this general is a strategist, rather than a blood and guts hard nosed kind of guy, but I guess I didn't put that across too well in the originals.

Original thumbnail sheet:

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a330/sepulverture/GeneralGrigendaunt002copy.jpg

New version with showing a little bit of the progress:

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a330/sepulverture/GeneralGrigendaunt004copy.jpg
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a330/sepulverture/GeneralGrigendaunt004copy2.jpg

Izuael

02-26-2009, 04:31 PM

Second wip. Trying not to get caught in the details too soon. Mostly been fixing the face.
http://img403.imageshack.us/img403/1666/dw4mini12dwip2.jpg (http://imageshack.us)
http://img403.imageshack.us/img403/dw4mini12dwip2.jpg/1/w625.png (http://g.imageshack.us/img403/dw4mini12dwip2.jpg/1/)

PeterBraeley

02-26-2009, 04:53 PM

hey guys, a lot of awesomeness going here, just an update on the general. Rupy thanks!! i hope you guys are enjoy this! i wish i could go on but i gotta go work.

http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_WOye0hKy7YU/SabIKjaQ2HI/AAAAAAAAADg/yXW7jY3Do8A/s1600-h/pencilrenderpt2-mini+challenge+copy.jpg

Go CG!!!

Crix Dorius

02-26-2009, 05:10 PM

And another one...

I play with some small ideas in my mind.
Time view what looks good.

http://i710.photobucket.com/albums/ww101/CrixDorius/Phase-007.jpg

splintercannon

02-26-2009, 05:14 PM

Hopefully I can finish this in the next 4 days!!!
any inspiring words?

oh... simply stunning from the rest of you!

http://i263.photobucket.com/albums/ii152/splintercannon/general_protrait7.jpg

What you see is a world of hate, of pitiness,
never again to be set in state.

Nikolay

02-26-2009, 05:17 PM

Very great all you general guys i look!:)

BaronImpossible>> Thanks!) Gary Oldman? maybe, maybe)
you first on finish! man, congratulate!

OKMER> fantastica, you started a second general! you superman!))) I like!

OZOZOZ> Cool dead general!

paperclip>> hahaha, i understand you, Thanks, Maybe now is looks more good. I like your general, crazy and fun)

Ferx>> Thanks!

Well, i think this my final image.

http://img26.imageshack.us/img26/9818/dwivmini1generalportret.jpg

DefiledVisions

02-26-2009, 05:51 PM

Nikolay and BaronImpossible, impressive work so far!

.. warlord sketch here.

http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i158/Alandir/Untitled-1.jpg

TimSchuhler

02-26-2009, 05:57 PM

made some changes. color adjust. added some detail. still need to add cgtalk symbol. I keep forgeting.
http://img140.imageshack.us/img140/3033/timsdmbust.jpg
Shot at 2009-02-26

naito

02-26-2009, 06:36 PM

still working in black and white but kinda uncertain were to go with the pic

suggestions are very welcome :wavey:

http://alpay.nokuku.de/War-General-p2.jpg

ROBOTTANK

02-26-2009, 06:37 PM

Nikolay, impressive work...

02-26-2009, 06:44 PM

http://indeesign.net/dw4/DWIV_16.jpg
A new update... I had some work to finish before getting back... must pay the bills :)
Wow the updates are amazing ! Cheers mates keep up the awesome work.

C&C are welcome

02-26-2009, 06:45 PM

naito: excellent b&w ! Keep it up

Ajenyon

02-26-2009, 08:15 PM

Great work everyone!

Okmer: Like the new design much better - go with it.

Nikolay: Very nice indeed!

Dorius: Good progress. Still think the shoulders should be broader, though - chunk him out a bit!

NH: Love how you used the logo - nice.

Here's (probably) my final version. I'll wait until the weekend to see if I have any more time, but otherwise I'll upload this one.

http://www.aj-concepts.net/internet_uploads/general_04_05.jpg

Still need to think of a name.

AJ

BaronImpossible

02-26-2009, 08:17 PM

Great progress from everyone, but just picking out a few...

Nikolay - Nice work, the tonal scheme makes it really original :thumbsup:

naito - Convincing piece and very well rendered but he looks a bit young. If you can find a way of making him look more experienced and battle-hardened I think that would improve it.

DefiledVisions - Looking forward to seeing what this guy turns out like! I'd be tempted to run away from any general who looked like that rather than follow him :)

NH - Coming along nicely. Still not sure about the blue lines but everything else fits together well.

Diguera

02-26-2009, 08:45 PM

working...

How can I show the images here?

Thanks and congratulations...

1 - http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_1-662uXDjt8/Sab8LZjF_mI/AAAAAAAAAC8/NpF_NYrnrXY/s1600-h/General+Portrait+1.jpg

2 - http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_1-662uXDjt8/Sab8LpF1TAI/AAAAAAAAADE/9uRP1GuzAR8/s1600-h/General+Portrait+2.jpg

3 - http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_1-662uXDjt8/Sab9xUIe9uI/AAAAAAAAADM/mh1i8GKj14A/s1600-h/General+Portrait+3.jpg

4 - http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_1-662uXDjt8/Sab9xS9kLcI/AAAAAAAAADU/01tKMvDUJt4/s1600-h/General+Portrait+4.jpg

please, comment!

ektho

02-26-2009, 08:59 PM

Great work everyone!
Well, i think this my new wip.

Izuael

02-26-2009, 09:22 PM

Wip 3. Flipped it and continued doodling. I'm going to make his outfit a bit more exciting.
http://img7.imageshack.us/img7/1485/dw4mini12dwip3.jpg (http://imageshack.us)
http://img7.imageshack.us/img7/dw4mini12dwip3.jpg/1/w750.png (http://g.imageshack.us/img7/dw4mini12dwip3.jpg/1/)

JonathanLin

02-26-2009, 09:27 PM

http://i710.photobucket.com/albums/ww106/toilet_bear/dominancewar4_6-1.jpg

Yea, I know I'm working at like snail's pace.

I just put in some hands really quick for a new pose / give the character more character?
Does anyone else think it screams a little bit too much Beavis and Butthead? Haha

"I am cornholio!"

--hmm,
I'm also worried that my character is not reading well as a "general" .
People have been telling me they're reading more as "shaman" / "warrior" / "indian chief"

C&C welcome!

...

okmer- Haha, aww I liked the blue one better!
ozozoz- I like your colors a lot :-o

OZOZOZ

02-26-2009, 09:28 PM

hi guys! here is my work in progress.

BluntPencil

02-26-2009, 09:33 PM

OZOZOZ: Looking awesome. Loving that melancholy, world-weary expression. Your fat,confident strokes leaves me seething with jealousy. ^^

JonathanLin: Very cool. The helmet is looking great, love the asymmetry of the jaw section. What stands out most to me are probably those thingies in his hands and up his arms. Good stuff.

Izuael: Heheh, for some reason he reminds me of Kim Jong Il... o.O Love the hair. ^^

ektho: Powerful!

Ajenyon: Ooh, very different...lovely take.

NH: His armor is really nice. Love the coral-relief-stuff. The weapon looks a bit bland to me...might wanna spruce that up a bit somehow, dunno.

----------------------------------------

My latest version. Started all over as I mentioned in one of my previous comments, but retained most of his design. Gave him a lil' friend and a flintlock-hand...should be fun to paint in detail over the weekend. :)

Crits will be very appreciated, as will suggestions.
http://i62.photobucket.com/albums/h100/Sentallia/DW4/general9.jpg

staticpen

02-26-2009, 09:46 PM

Another progress shot. I'm basically done in the actual .psd file (which is much further along), I just have to paint the logo and post.

http://fc13.deviantart.com/fs45/f/2009/057/0/0/DWAR4_general_4_by_static_pen.jpg

Crix Dorius

02-26-2009, 09:47 PM

Dorius: Good progress. Still think the shoulders should be broader, though - chunk him out a bit!

More like this ?

http://i710.photobucket.com/albums/ww101/CrixDorius/Phase-007-2.jpg

ersinerturk

02-26-2009, 09:54 PM

paperclip > thanks!
rhemrev > thanks for the tip, i'll use it :D
ferx > thanks!

Here's my second wip. I'm trying to use cgs logo as the armor. And since my general looked like a star i've decided to make him a future/space general.

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a373/altair4444/wip7.png

BluntPencil

02-26-2009, 09:59 PM

staticpen: I am ADORING that guy! Can't wait to see the final of this. :D

Crix Dorius: Coming together very nicely. Good work on the skin, though I think it could use a bit of color variation. The texture of it is great, however. Careful with the logo on his shoulder - I see some perspective problems in it.

ersinerturk: Ooofta! Not usually a fan of pointy shoulders like that, but you're making it work. Lovely design.

OKMER

02-26-2009, 10:01 PM

Great work everyone!

Ajenyon:Thx!Nice work!the shadow above his right eye on his front still feels a bit strange to me.

Izuael:coming along great.like those colors!Very funky!:)

NH:yeah!!Getting great buddy!
My 2 cents, maybe change colors in the background or decrease the darker values.Right now I find a bit difficult to read the lower darker part of his belly..Maybe put a bit of shadow on the red band and clothes under his arm near us.Some patterns on the red band maybe?Just some thoughts.:-)

naito:Nice B&W work!

TimSchuhler:nice design.the overall pic seems to be missing a bit of contrast.

DefiledVisions:Like the looseness in your lines man!Great

Nikolayl:Kickass general!Great concept.Maybe just some more color variations in your reds(the lines) and the shadows on his jacket.Great work!

splintercannon:Any inspirational word?:..Yes!You can do it!:-)

Crix Dorius:Coming along great man!Personnaly still not convinced by the background and I think the light grey part of his suit still seems a bit flat compared to the rest.Just some thoughts ofcourse.

>>>
Still trying out stuff with haitcuts, his suit, etc..and started rendering slowly.
Gave him a more cute pet for the moment but i'll proberly get back to the white iguane,Whatta you think?A furry Iguane/lizard :-)

C&C mostly welcom
http://www.remkotroost.com/forums/redandbad5.jpg

rhemrev

02-26-2009, 10:09 PM

Damn, so many good entries already, so cool to see everyone's progress!

I finally had time to scan in my sketch, here's a the thumbnail + sketch + a tonal WIP version:
http://www.rhemrev.com/blogspot/Warcommander_WIP01.jpg

I wanted to go for a real bad ass warcommander, but with a softspot....check the photo on his hat to see what I came up with..:P

Oh, and yeah, I still have to put in the logo, I'll probably put it in the circle emblem on his hat.

Of course, feedback much appreciated! :)

-Edwin

Izuael

02-26-2009, 10:14 PM

Izuael: Heheh, for some reason he reminds me of Kim Jong Il... o.O Love the hair. ^^
;) You are on to something there.

MartinNielsen

02-26-2009, 10:19 PM

WUHUUUU!!! All this great artwork already! This really gives me high hopes for the upcomming battle :) I won't join this warm-up challenge, but I'll surely participate in the big one! Go go CGS!!! :)

OKMER: This new design looks even better! :bowdown: You really have a great talent for character designs :)

rhemrev

02-26-2009, 10:32 PM

okmer: Tof werk! :D Cool to see belgium represented here! :D

mporter

02-26-2009, 11:53 PM

hi people heres my start all comments welcome, there is some great work already. i really like rawwads entry looks cool

http://i42.tinypic.com/5dvspg.jpg

DefiledVisions

02-27-2009, 12:03 AM

Okmer: Thanks! really liking the look of yours. What a nasty pet ;)

rhemrev: Really like the sketch! he's got 'that' look.

BaronImpossible: Thank you haha, yea I'd run for my life.

... too bad my sketch took a total other turn. Here's how it looks now.

http://conceptart.org/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=604548&stc=1&d=1235692886 (http://conceptart.org/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=604548&stc=1&d=1235692886)

http://conceptart.org/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=604570&stc=1&d=1235695450

DeadInTheAttic

02-27-2009, 12:13 AM

Thanks so much for the support and the hints here and there. I think, I am almost done ... or too tired to see anything :D
What's your opinion?
I have just seen, that the resolution in the end won't show every detail, damnit. Could have spared some time.
Alas, it's time do begin something else. My pencils are waiting ;)

It's perhaps to late, but some asked, what to change perchance in their pictures. Generally I think, some generals are very symetrical. Perhaps just changing something in the uniform or the posing of someone could make the difference, bring some dynamics.

And now the pics:

http://features.cgsociety.org/newgallerycrits/g10/365210/365210_1235692678_large.jpg

http://features.cgsociety.org/newgallerycrits/g10/365210/365210_1235692623_medium.jpg

The main prob is, what will this look like at your monitor :D
But ... here one even can see differences in the lighting of the beard.

Hope, you like it either!

And thanks for your comments so far ^^

g3p

02-27-2009, 12:28 AM

http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u255/Pancho2099/wip05.jpg

Ferx, thnx, man! let's paint!

Artys, really nice this paint, man. well, well, well...

nikolai, you final image it's very cool, but i think you paint more the clothes.

naito, you paint it's incredible.

JonathanLin, i like this, so cool...

OKMER, you're so crazy, fast-man! 2 perfect paints... hahahaha yeah!
when i grow up i wanna be like you XD

the time of the chains.
WIP05 gogogo

Critics and\ or comments, very welcome.

syrez-one

02-27-2009, 12:31 AM

nice updates everyone!

rhemrev really nice mommy he got *G* ;) cool sketch!

DeadIntheAttick: for me the beard is very black.. and my monitor is always to bright on everything.. hmm

ornaments are pain ... still searching my way in painting for workflows..

http://www.syrez.org/portrait_paint_11.jpg

j4Q

02-27-2009, 12:39 AM

http://www.sekocin.pl/kuba/gen_lestat2.jpg
hello :-)
i see u dont waste your time :) :applause: Great progress, many glorious works!

OKMER > :buttrock: impresive work... and this dud on his hand is great!
have too weak english to say what i think :(

rhemrev > :O great stuff! really good sketch. :bowdown:

BluntPencil > cant wait your final work, is intresting and good looking character.

paperclip > ITS NOT ROTTWEILER!!! lol ;P its doberman! :D
greets

CharlesVarenne

02-27-2009, 12:49 AM

I wanted to try to make an other General but with a bit more crazy design.
Just a block in to get an idea of mood and shape.
Not sure if I will have enough time to finish it on time but will have a try.

http://www.charlesvarenne.com/Images/Drawings/general02_02.jpg

paperclip

02-27-2009, 12:49 AM

g3p: Looking really good! I love the slashes across the face and his expression.
Deadinthe attic: Looks like his cheeks could use a shade (pun) more shadow...I like his cloth though!
Defiledvisions: Interesting....looking forward to seeing where this goes...
mporter: I like it. :D
remrhev: love the sketches! Great textured feel to it- colours! colours!
Remko...monkey boy...stop making the rest of us look bad. :D I really like this one, can't decide between it and the blue one though. I liked the iguana, this is cool, but I think the white iguana somehow fits the pic better, not sure why though...artistic licence, I guess??
ersinerturk: looking good so far! The lighting looks off though- try and pick one source of lighting! I like the idea of the star though.
Crisdorix: Looking much better! The arm nearest us could be a bit thicker though, it doesn't seem to match the other side...also, the lighting on the forehead doesn't match the lighting on the rest of the face...might want to check that out...
staticpen: Interesting! Show us the newest update...hard to crit when we don't know what it looks like right now..
Bluntpencil: Looking really dramatic now! Great pose, full of movement.

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I think I'm pretty much done, I just tightened everything up- I want to fix up the logo on the hat and then I think I'm finished. Last minute crits, plz plz plz!!

http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i58/clippy06/dom-5.jpg

VHASE

02-27-2009, 12:56 AM

@BluntPencil: I really like the new pose. Feels very dynamic.

some more progress(mostly done I guess):
http://www.bv-design.com/cgtalk/wip03.jpg

DeadInTheAttic

02-27-2009, 12:57 AM

g3p: Looking really good! I love the slashes across the face and his expression.
Deadinthe attic: Looks like his cheeks could use a shade (pun) more shadow...I like his cloth though!
Defiledvisions: Interesting....looking forward to seeing where this goes...
mporter: I like it. :D
remrhev: love the sketches! Great textured feel to it- colours! colours!
Remko...monkey boy...stop making the rest of us look bad. :D I really like this one, can't decide between it and the blue one though. I liked the iguana, this is cool, but I think the white iguana somehow fits the pic better, not sure why though...artistic licence, I guess??
ersinerturk: looking good so far! The lighting looks off though- try and pick one source of lighting! I like the idea of the star though.
Crisdorix: Looking much better! The arm nearest us could be a bit thicker though, it doesn't seem to match the other side...also, the lighting on the forehead doesn't match the lighting on the rest of the face...might want to check that out...
staticpen: Interesting! Show us the newest update...hard to crit when we don't know what it looks like right now..
Bluntpencil: Looking really dramatic now! Great pose, full of movement.

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I think I'm pretty much done, I just tightened everything up- I want to fix up the logo on the hat and then I think I'm finished. Last minute crits, plz plz plz!!

Hi!

Thanks for your comments. Perhaps I should play 'round a bit with my colour profiles.

I would only correct some of the fingers of your general. I think especially the finger below looks a bit acheful. Perhaps a little bit shorter and the fingers will fit to your general?!?

Chris

jushra

02-27-2009, 01:21 AM

Another update. I darkened the bg alot to pop out the character, as this was recommended by a couple people (PeteS and ShogunWarrior, tnx).

Syrez-one: Not sure about the flag idea, I might toy around with it, but as I've darkened the bg so much, it might be a bit difficult to pull off.

Ferx: Thank man.

I have to put the logo in sometime soon too. It is going to go on his chestplate (which I figure yinz have guessed by now).

Crits welcome.

Also, should I rough up his face a bit and add some dirt/rust/blood/death to his armor?

AcerB

02-27-2009, 01:41 AM

Okmer >> really like your new concept, nice colors, and nice pet ;) (and darkside rules!!)

Krishna-fu >> Mmmm... no, my general has no laser-eye, but no eyes at all. His helmet is kinda substitute, but surely better than eyes in a war ;)

I think i'm done with him!

Hope you like it!

http://www.acerb.be/dw4/wip7.jpg

And very nice concepts everywhere on this thread... we must win!!

ROBOTTANK

02-27-2009, 02:00 AM

Acerb, looks pretty bad ass dude! I love the helmet design..

Crix Dorius

02-27-2009, 02:06 AM

Ok next Update...

Almost finished.

http://i710.photobucket.com/albums/ww101/CrixDorius/Phase-010.jpg

Paperclip: Nope... the lighting is ok. I took a photo as sample for it. ;)

conor

02-27-2009, 02:37 AM

BaronImpossible ------your piece is stunning

Okmer-------- not only you did one great piece , but you came up with a second great piece. amazing!

The rest are also amazing works will take pages to really commnet on everyone.

it's been a long time i post , but work doesn't give me any time. this is the second sketch with the pose i wanted. am working on the b&w values , will post soon. all commnets are very welcome.

http://th07.deviantart.com/fs43/300W/f/2009/057/3/f/war_general_by_crusadex13.jpg

Ataulfo

02-27-2009, 03:09 AM

Amazing works here.
Good luck to all.
A bite late but here goes my progress>>>>
http://i306.photobucket.com/albums/nn246/Ataulfo79/TxoGo_01.jpg

http://i306.photobucket.com/albums/nn246/Ataulfo79/TxoGo_02.jpg

http://i306.photobucket.com/albums/nn246/Ataulfo79/TxoGo_03.jpg

http://i306.photobucket.com/albums/nn246/Ataulfo79/TxoGo_04.jpg

greenpizza

02-27-2009, 03:26 AM

Ummm, The list is bigger, but overall are you doing an excellent work Team!.

ShogunWarrior: Thank you...hope that you follow in the right way with the General Raikbor...Keep going! :thumbsup:

Ferx: yeeeh that's your style!!, I like the bird is hungry, seems like if it want to peck the general :) But I know that is his secret weapon,,,thanks for the advise ...same cheers with mojitos or chelas! :D

Okmer: ooooooh, master perhaps I can't sleep this night....haha :D just great! Iguana or Chamaleon? but I like the pet here. ;)
Derricksong: Amazing General Sir.
Cylstudio81: wow is turning powerful.
Jamihn: Super very cooool. :thumbsup:
Dspencer: Nice sketch...waiting for more.
ajinak: interesting, keep on it!
Artys: I like the style....keep in it!
Remton: Great work, I like it!!
Nikolay: Strong General Magato...Sir congrats.
NH: very coooool.
Ajenyon: Great look!
Rhemrev: Thanks for the advise...this time I'm going for a classic portrait something like Johanees Vermeer or something of that Century....Nice Drawing and great character, (Love Man? haha) good luck with the colors! looking forward for more....
AcerB: I like it ...Great work here man, congrats.
Ataulfo: uuh totally amazing! good luck with the progress on this general!

Update:

http://i652.photobucket.com/albums/uu249/stridiggiostuffs/StridiggioDW4wip8.jpg
:wavey:

OnyxAmphiptere

02-27-2009, 03:50 AM

This one is going much better than the original - that's what I get for jumping in without thinking. After a bit of playing the helmet is actually working out a bit better than I thought, so we'll see how it turns out.
Still a number of things to touch and finish but it's going pretty quick now.
Sadly, I only have one more day to work on it, and that's Monday as I'm out of town for the weekend so it will be cutting it close. Hopefully I will finish in time.

One of these days I will learn how to use proper lighting and rendering materials...but this is great practice.

Keep it up folks - almost there!

http://www.onyxamphiptere.com/Webcontent/ImageStore/GB_DWIV_MiniPort005.jpg

VictorRojo

02-27-2009, 04:11 AM

Very nice entries!

AcerB - awesome, really cool!

Ataulfo - great general!

g3p - i like the colors and the expression, congrats!

Greats works...

Ferx

02-27-2009, 04:11 AM

Iban - Nice to see you in the mini challenge my friend! Really cool concept. Incredible detail on the armor, great!! Cheers!!

Remko - Fantastic design my friend. The uniform is totally a blast, awesome!! The two pets are really great. Perhaps the cute one, put a nice contrast with the personality of your General :D Amazing work! Cheers!! :beer: ( Really thinking to withdraw after saw your image, ... hahahahahahaahah.... kidding :D)

AcerB - Really great final image. Great General, with an awesome design. Congratulations and all the best! Time for a lot of beer!! Cheers :beer:

Stridiggio - nice war staff design

Everybody are making fantastic works!

Penguinus

02-27-2009, 04:24 AM

K, I finalized my guy. This is General Zelleos Mk.II
http://i416.photobucket.com/albums/pp248/penguinus/Gxelleosmk2.jpg

madbot

02-27-2009, 05:02 AM

There are so many cool pieces here it's too hard to mention them all. Well done everybody

Okmer - stay with it, I love it, especially the red detailing in the clothing & his facial expression, that pet is wicked

BluntPencil - very cool design and great pose

rhemrev - wow terrific sketch, looking forward to updates

syrez-one - awesome painting

paperclip - probably the strangest looking general, very original, great work

AcerB - love the textures and the weathered look, great design

Naito - great painting - think about the story behind the character you are painting, that's what I do if I get a bit stuck, details of the story usually help me with direction

Here's my latest update, crits welcome

TimSchuhler

02-27-2009, 05:35 AM

ok. I think I'm done. unless someone has a suggestion.
http://img408.imageshack.us/img408/9254/timsdwbust.jpg
Shot at 2009-02-26

PeteS

02-27-2009, 05:36 AM

http://www.sussidesign.com/filechute/generalpost1.jpg

So..I finally got to start on this guy tonight. Work going as it is, I'm not sure if i'll get to finish this..but hey, still fun.
So, I think I have the basic color pallet I like, though I'm kinda winging everything as I go. Thanks for looking. Comments welcomed.

BTW.some really amazing work in here!! Enough to inspire my lazy ass to join :-)

themickey

02-27-2009, 05:44 AM

I dont think this guy is sci-fi enough, will have to make some changes, but will keep working on it. . .

edit: now thinking of going for the zombie-green effect :D

http://i183.photobucket.com/albums/x51/Badassm/gen3.jpg

Artys

02-27-2009, 05:50 AM

Hi to all again.
Rémi - Glad to help you
scho81 - thanks!
Jonathan Lin - have interesting image, "create a portrait of a leader capable of leading troops to victory" - why not "indian chief"? But his hands now - he surrenders, lost and don't want to die? Give them more aggressive form.
Robert Friis - very good style and concept, like this.
Remko Troost - very good. Stylishly and terribly! Good.
Edwin Rhemrev - interesting idea and style.
g3p Pancho - thank you!
Jakub Mathia - sketch is very good, painting - is very bad. I think. More colours and contrast light.
David Reyes - thank you! Use more hard brushes.
All other have good works but I can't comment it all.

My next stage. Now I start to add small details, shadows correct, start body painting. Coming soon

http://www.artemborisov.com/psd/wargeneral_004_s.jpg

ChaosShannon

02-27-2009, 06:04 AM

Wow everyone this great like they way everyone work is coming out. It make me strive to do better so I will have a new general in no time. It will be a woman and I glad that I join this mini challenge. Thanks Everybody!

JeffZugale

02-27-2009, 06:26 AM

Had some good freelance last weekend and into this week, so as always I'm in kinda late. No matter, I gotta get faster, might as well work under pressure.

Here's my rough sketch and cleanup for my guy:

Airflow

02-27-2009, 06:32 AM

Wow, some crazy stuff coming up right at the death.
I decided to rethink my guy. Made him older, then decided to make the sage hair into bones, so the probably call him "General Tailboneface" behind his back
Dunno if its to cartoony, need crits. If its ok Ill start on him tomorrow.
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l295/airflowzero/GeneralTehegee.jpg

regimon019

02-27-2009, 06:44 AM

great work guys... cant wai for the final stuff of everyone

heres an update to my general...

i like where its goin so far... hope i finish it on time...

http://i120.photobucket.com/albums/o165/regimon019/022709_minigeneral_wip03.jpg

AcerB and OKMER... love your works

cylstudio81

02-27-2009, 06:57 AM

Thanx for all the c&c, everyone is making great progress. Still stuck on a couple of things, never the less, here is a quick update, still got a handful of things to get sorted, all c&c are welcome http://fc22.deviantart.com/fs45/f/2009/057/4/9/496cc52c50d94f99595c83420e433d93.jpg

ShogunWarrior

02-27-2009, 07:24 AM

Thanx for all the c&c, everyone is making great progress. Still stuck on a couple of things, never the less, here is a quick update, still got a handful of things to get sorted, all c&c are welcome

Hey, cylstudio81... I like your work its very evil looking. The design is very appealing to the eye..congrats man, can't wait to see it completed..

PeterBraeley

02-27-2009, 07:41 AM

Insane work, it just keeps coming with everybody here and people are still joining on the fun!! Here's my latest the drawing is done, gotta start the painting!

http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_WOye0hKy7YU/SaeT2RlhtAI/AAAAAAAAADo/FlkVKkypcB0/s1600-h/pencilrenderpt3-mini+challenge+copy.jpg

tell me what you guys think!!

jamihn

02-27-2009, 07:41 AM

I think this is going to have to do it for me. This is General Kuravari Kaal. Keep kicking ass everyone!

http://www.jamihn.com/wip/generalWEB.jpg

JeffZugale

02-27-2009, 08:10 AM

90 minute value pass, attached.

Everybody, your stuff looks AWESOME! :)

EjcBlue3

02-27-2009, 08:14 AM

http://features.cgsociety.org/newgallerycrits/g00/124200/124200_1235722249_medium.jpgThis is my general thus far. Finally began color painting. Going to really put some time in now that the weekend is approaching. Keep up the great work everyone.

ShogunWarrior

02-27-2009, 08:39 AM

ShogunWarrior

02-27-2009, 08:40 AM

I think this is going to have to do it for me. This is General Kuravari Kaal. Keep kicking ass everyone!

Wow! thats all i can say..Really good work..Congrajulation on completing this piece...I love the eyes.. She looks like a leader very serious..

ShogunWarrior

02-27-2009, 08:41 AM

This is my general thus far. Finally began color painting. Going to really put some time in now that the weekend is approaching. Keep up the great work everyone.

Its good to see you add more color to this general. Id say more color on the face, can't wait to see it completed..

Art2

02-27-2009, 08:53 AM

Looking great people! Good to see there are still people joining the ranks :)

Shout out to
Remko: Great expression and lovely pet :) Great character, man
AcerB: Love the texture and the mask, Great work
Rhemrev: Great sketch, looking forward to the colours
Theresa: Again, very original take on the subject. He's so lovable :)
Rawwad: Very strong character, hope to see this one finished
TimSchuhler: Very good work. Maybe up the contrast a bit. Also more ornaments on the helmet would make him look more impressive I think.
PeteS: love the Reptilian Steampunk combo.
Artys: Great expression and great rendering. How bout some war paint? :)
Airflow: very good sketch mate!
Cylstudio: Very cool CGSociety logo mask!
Jahmin: Great character, love the face. You could tighten up other parts of her body. But great work man.
EjcBlue: Love his face and expression.

Well, let's hope I can work on mine this weekend and finish.
Great work everyone, we have a strong team. Yeah! :scream::scream: (warcry):scream::scream:

paperclip

02-27-2009, 09:08 AM

So many new replies!! Amazing..

VHASE: I love this, particularly the palette. The logo on his chest, while wonderful, is a bit too bright and distracts from his face- I'd tone it down a bit.I'd also harden a few edges in the centre of the face. Love the vibe, though!

Jushra: Looking much better! Yes, go ahead and dirty up that armour, make it look like it's been used in battle...which it will be soon...

acerb: Very scary. :D I'd put in another logo thingy on the other side though, it sort of makes the picture feel unbalanced.

crix: looking good!

conor: hard to crit just yet- colours!

autolfo: Looking good! keep going!

stridiggo: I really like this, It's hard to see where the light source is though.

onyx: I like the uniform, the only problem is with the lipstick and the mascara, she looks like she's in a marching band rather than a general....

victorrojo: I like the character design! Hard to crit so far...

penguinus: skeletor. :D
madbot: thank you. :D I like the eye/facial area of yours, but the left hand side looks like it should be in shadow...squint at it and you might see what I mean?

Timschuler: I think it needs a bit more contrast overall, try playing around with it a bit in the image>adjustments>contrast tool. Looks good though!

petes: really creepy, I like it. :D
themickey: you don't need to give him laser beam eyes...you could do something with the green area at the bottom, some sort of sci fi creature maybe?

artys: really like this, particularly the armour. The hair needs more defined lighting though?

airflow: might be fun to have a cartoony version of all this- see how it goes!

regimon, looks good so far!
cylstudio: great, very dramatic! Reminds me of the thing who rides out to meet Aragorn at the Black Gates in the extended version of the lord of the rings...

jamihn, congrats, kick some ass out there for us all!

ecjblue: i like the design, could use some contrast though, maybe try doing the image>adjustments>contrast thing?

marlon: we meet again, c hallenge buddy. :D Thanks for you comments, he makes everyone want to love him, no? Now, go and scratch some buttocks to yen shiubian!

Here's an updated version- I can't decide whether or not i like the badge on his hat? Leave it in? Take it out?

http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i58/clippy06/dom2-1.jpg

Airflow

02-27-2009, 09:27 AM

Leave it on, maybey a ribbon coming down between his eyes. Id even suggest fake scarls, kinda like felt tip, to make him look even mire "authentic"
Great.

ROBOTTANK

02-27-2009, 10:50 AM

paperclip, leave it on...or, give him a glass eyeball with the logo on it!

ROBOTTANK

02-27-2009, 11:46 AM

update..

http://i197.photobucket.com/albums/aa215/hafdedplatoonleader/smiley_general.jpg

Crix Dorius

02-27-2009, 11:46 AM

Little ribbon-update...

Almost done.

But I don`t know what I should do with the background.
Any suggestions ? :shrug:

http://i710.photobucket.com/albums/ww101/CrixDorius/Phase-012.jpg

j4Q

02-27-2009, 11:47 AM

Artys : thank you for critic, Your opinion pushed me to changed (again) pose, included light. hope this time my wip will be fair.
I just work at new wip... :-)
Your work is really nice, good paining on details. Keep going and dont forget about CG colors, i heard its importand to keep cg palette.

OnyxAmphiptere : nice General :-) shes HOT!

Crix Dorius : Your progress is impressive. good work!

AcerB : Nice ONE!!! GOOD LUCK M8 :D

syrez-one : Death General , good idea! nice lights and deep.

CharlesVarenne : look soo dramatic! good work!

paperclip : ^ ^ soooo cool! like your pallete of colors and style. that will be great portrait!

VHASE : looks grim and mkajestic. good concept.

NH : oryginal character, looking good! dont stop!!!

Ajenyon : good portrait, like this shadows.

jamihn : look strong and dangerous, armour start looking great!

Ferx : i like your character :) show promise!

Gatlingg : cant wait your next step, your last upload wos soo good!

greets :beer: