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

[OKMER]

Crix Dorius:For me right now the kinda pure white on the background kinda hits the eye a bit hard when you first look at it.And the tones are quite near the ones used for the skin which makes the character pop out less at my opinion.
Personally I'll go for a more neutral background a bit more desaturated and maybe a bit darker here and there to slightly suggest some far away decor/landscape to put a slightly hint of story inside your image.
This way you can maybe put a backlight on the right side of the character to maybe increase the ease to read his formes.Make him pop out a bit more.
As you've used quite sharp lines on the character using some blur on the background maybe just behind him.
I don't think the white outline is necessairy and the lower part of (bust,torso)your character could maybe just fade away in the background.
Just some suggestions ofcourse.:)
He's quite intimidating and he feels like we can build on him!Nice work!

Remko

[neurolinked]

yakonusuke (http://forums.cgsociety.org/member.php?u=237434): Great Work!!! i like this Barbarian General !!
Hi, thanks for your comment: paperclip, Ferx, Rhemrev (ehehehe, have you just detect the iphone :D ) !
This evening i will upload my retouched and corrected WIP.
Thank's at all, Good Work!

[Sepulverture]

Here's another update to my dom war 4 entry. It's beginning out more as I wanted it to, but still has a way to go. We'll see when all's said and done. It's experience if nothing else.

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a330/sepulverture/GeneralGrigendaunt005copy.jpg

[NeverGiu]

Hi everyone!

Here is the role of autobiography:

Legend in the Ancient Near East, there is a twin tower, the locals call it evil tower. This tower engulfed around perennial organisms, making a radius of hundreds of years people have not. But one day, when after a monster here, the evil tower suddenly changed, only one split into two towers, located in the monster's shoulders, forming his combat gear. The tower of evil for thousands of years of energy savings him instantly into the body. Since then, the monster with the name: Evil Eye.

It was not clear who in the end are evil tower control him, or him win the support of the evil tower, but there is one thing to determine, from the Evil Eye has control of the forces of nature!

I hope you will enjoy it！

http://forums.cgsociety.org/attachment.php?attachmentid=138792&stc=1

[solblomma]

nice job everyone.

regimon019: i really like the design and the innovative way of using the logo.
cylstudio81: lovely rendering on the lit details.

deadline is closing in and i hope to get this creation done in time.

(work in progress, of course)

http://img27.imageshack.us/img27/7370/dangerclown.jpg

[neliyoncheva]

Hello everyone,
It is such a great pleasure to take part of this contest side by side with so many talanted artists. Good luck! :)

And here is my version ... however, it is still unfinished.

http://img155.imageshack.us/img155/619/catgeneral1.jpg

http://img155.imageshack.us/img155/7268/catgeneral2.jpg

[neliyoncheva]

Hello, everyone

It is such a great pleasure to take part of this contest side by side with so many talanted artists! Good luck! :)

Here is my version which is still unfinished.

http://img155.imageshack.us/img155/619/catgeneral1.jpg

http://img155.imageshack.us/img155/7268/catgeneral2.jpg

[Crix Dorius]

Crix Dorius:For me right now the kinda pure white on the background kinda hits the eye a bit hard when you first look at it.And the tones are quite near the ones used for the skin which makes the character pop out less at my opinion.
Personally I'll go for a more neutral background a bit more desaturated and maybe a bit darker here and there to slightly suggest some far away decor/landscape to put a slightly hint of story inside your image.
This way you can maybe put a backlight on the right side of the character to maybe increase the ease to read his formes.Make him pop out a bit more.
As you've used quite sharp lines on the character using some blur on the background maybe just behind him.
I don't think the white outline is necessairy and the lower part of (bust,torso)your character could maybe just fade away in the background.
Just some suggestions ofcourse.:)
He's quite intimidating and he feels like we can build on him!Nice work!

Remko

What do you think about this ?

*FINAL CANDIDATE*
http://i710.photobucket.com/albums/ww101/CrixDorius/Phase-016-2.jpg

[Tedskis]

here is my final piece, I hope you like it. good luck to everyone
http://i562.photobucket.com/albums/ss66/tedskis/GENERALcopycopy.jpg

[Artys]

Ok. May be it's final version, I have not enough free time in next days.
Jakub, I have thought of your words about colours, yes I have not great amount of this here, but I have all from them - and grey, and black, red in the hair :). If all images had only these colours it it would be not interesting. My palette not far from our CG colors and I think all it will be good, there can be I will think of some changes. Thanks for the remark.

And thanks all for kind words!

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

[syrez-one]

artys: nice chief :) his face tatoo is cool! also don't know how we have to handle team colors.. guess its also a little to change stuff drasticly

tedskis: funky design, very different and nice conept :)

sepulverture: lets see some background, image will feel more complete, when you block out more stuff! :)

j4q: thx alot!

crix dorius: the idea is very nice. but if i'm honest, i don't like the black lines in the beard and around all the details on the portrait, it doesn't feel that real. if you'd try and use saturated dark colors specially dark reds and browns instead of black on the skin it'd make it even more realistic i think.. the background is much better though as in the last versions!

solblomma: the nose makes me curious, looking forward to the next wip step :)

never giu: strong pose and nice expression keep it coming

robottank: hm you had a real face before you put in the smiley? hmm.. i'd like the face better

paperclip: the badge looks good. why not keep it? perhaps add some twine? so that its really stitched onto the hat? your colors are very nice.. the style fits.. don't have any real suggestions .. i like it alot, very cute :)

ejcblue3: the design is cool, but alot of greys? don't be afraid to saturate and darken some stuff!!

jahmin: woha, the expression is very strong, enermous appearance

cylstudio81: impressive! :) will you leave the background as it is? it suits the lighting well i guess..

the rest is also coming a very good way, 'am flippin through the last pages , but takes me alot of time to comment on everyone, in english, hehe.. will get to have back to my painting







don't know where to push my stuff some more .. tried to give him an iris, but made him look dumb...

the left shoulder ornament is still to be cleaned up and some detail on his neck ornaments.. and texture on the jacket, neck thingy i guess??

any suggestions, critiques?
http://www.syrez.org/portrait_paint_12.jpg

[CharlesVarenne]

my previous doodle turn out completly differently as I didnt manage to end up with something which please me.

I decided to go for a female character.
1st sketch here
http://www.charlesvarenne.com/Images/Drawings/general02_03.jpg

[Tedskis]

syrez-one- thanks for the comment!

as for your pic, it looks great. the only part that stands out to me are the eyes. It looks like the scull has eyes with no pupils (Especially with the shadows showing up on them). I think if you made them black, or hollow and then added the glowing effect from within the skull it would look better

other than that maybe ad some more dead skin/ligaments, anything to ad to the grossness feel.

all and all though it is a great piece, keep up the good work!

[Tedskis]

just kidding this is my final piece (i loaded the wrong one in the last post)
http://i562.photobucket.com/albums/ss66/tedskis/GENERALArtificeV109-1.jpg

[DeadInTheAttic]

...

don't know where to push my stuff some more .. tried to give him an iris, but made him look dumb...

the left shoulder ornament is still to be cleaned up and some detail on his neck ornaments.. and texture on the jacket, neck thingy i guess??

any suggestions, critiques?
http://www.syrez.org/portrait_paint_12.jpg


Really creepy general. The new leader of the army of darkness ;)
I'd just suggest to make the red cloth a bit more filthy, a bit more rotten, partially.
And if you want to add something in his eyes, perhaps some very tiny venes at the sides?

[greenpizza]

Wip:
http://i652.photobucket.com/albums/uu249/stridiggiostuffs/stridiggioDW4pref.jpg

Ferx, Artys (I like it!, very well Done, congrats), Paperclip(the badge-Leave it in), thanks for the c&c,
Good Luck!

[splintercannon]

Onto the gold and clothes. not much time now. (I'll be back to finish out the skin and bones)

http://i263.photobucket.com/albums/ii152/splintercannon/general_protrait8.jpg

What you see is what you get.

[syrez-one]

DeadInTheAttic: WELL, the eyes were supposed to be with a hollowing iris.. or something like with white contact lenses. but it didn't really work out..

but your idea was something i didn't consider yet..

so what about this? :) although now.. i still find the white eyes more "disgusting"..

edit: and yes the jacket, it should be worn off, dirty, and burned.. still have to try this out.. but i'm worried that i loose contrast .. although its not realistic i like the clean look..
will try it anyway.. humm not enough time, i'm off at the weekend.. need to finish tonight

http://www.syrez.org/portrait_paint_13.jpg

[Kimded]

Here is my WIP offering, such that it is...

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3438/3314378258_fa895d492a.jpg (http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3438/3314378258_cb1cb068ed_o.jpg)

[DeadInTheAttic]

DeadInTheAttic: WELL, the eyes were supposed to be with a hollowing iris.. or something like with white contact lenses. but it didn't really work out..

but your idea was something i didn't consider yet..

so what about this? :) although now.. i still find the white eyes more "disgusting"..

edit: and yes the jacket, it should be worn off, dirty, and burned.. still have to try this out.. but i'm worried that i loose contrast .. although its not realistic i like the clean look..
will try it anyway.. humm not enough time, i'm off at the weekend.. need to finish tonight



Something that way would work. I wonder, whether the fumes should go more upward or already begin where the eyes do. And also I think, you do not need to mess up with the whole red clothing. Often it is enough to give some serious hints for the eyes to make everything look the way you want. Some stains or some single fibres or something like that, and the contrast will be the same but the look might fit to the undead. But one of my favs already ;)

Und gerade habe ich gesehen, daß Du auch aus Deutschland kommst :D
Cheerio. Der Rauch aus den Augen wirkt auf den ersten Blick eventuell wie grüne Wimpern und um's rauchiger zu machen, würde ich ihn eher senkrecht aufsteigen lassen.
Und die rote Kleidung kannst Du vermutlich mit zwei, drei markanten Stellen so wirken lassen, daß der Kontrast noch hinhaut, aber der undead-look trotzdem paßt.

[syrez-one]

deadintheattic: hehe, schalte die ganze zeit die augen hin und her, ekliger find ich die weißen, werde nachher nochmals probieren pupillen anzudeuten und etwas mehr "glanz" und lebendigkeit reinzubringen.. vielleicht werf ich ne münze

guess its more polite to stay in english, so everyone can follow.. still finding the white eyes more disgusting, will give the iris another try later..

but added some dirt and noise to the jacket.. i will take short time of this pic, to perhaps catch a new eye on this..


http://www.syrez.org/portrait_paint_14.jpg

[DeadInTheAttic]

deadintheattic: hehe, schalte die ganze zeit die augen hin und her, ekliger find ich die weißen, werde nachher nochmals probieren pupillen anzudeuten und etwas mehr "glanz" und lebendigkeit reinzubringen.. vielleicht werf ich ne münze

guess its more polite to stay in english, so everyone can follow.. still finding the white eyes more disgusting, will give the iris another try later..

but added some dirt and noise to the jacket.. i will take short time of this pic, to perhaps catch a new eye on this..




The jacket fits better this way. And if you like the white eyes most, try something like little capillars (the venes I spoke of) at the edges or from below, which run in the eye. Instead of making the middle brighter by adding an iris, you might darken the edges a bit, by venes, shadows, a little bit red colour or similar. I think, just some things at the edges of the eyeballs are enough to create a focus on the middle of the eyes. But that's marginal. I think, it looks already gorgeous.

[Megoru]

Going on with details.

http://img261.imageshack.us/img261/4999/wip4.th.jpg (http://img261.imageshack.us/my.php?image=wip4.jpg)

[Diguera]

http://i710.photobucket.com/albums/ww109/obastos/GeneralPortrait2.jpg?t=1235753960

http://i710.photobucket.com/albums/ww109/obastos/GeneralPortrait3.jpg?t=1235754035

http://i710.photobucket.com/albums/ww109/obastos/GeneralPortrait4.jpg?t=1235754113

http://i710.photobucket.com/albums/ww109/obastos/GeneralPortrait5.jpg?t=1235754144

http://i710.photobucket.com/albums/ww109/obastos/GeneralPortrait7.jpg?t=1235754202

http://i710.photobucket.com/albums/ww109/obastos/GeneralPortrait8.jpg?t=1235754227

http://i710.photobucket.com/albums/ww109/obastos/GeneralPortrait9.jpg?t=1235754270

http://i710.photobucket.com/albums/ww109/obastos/GeneralPortrait12.jpg?t=1235754270

please, comment!

Congratulations to everyone!

[ROBOTTANK]

syrez-one, the smiley was a joke because I hadn't finish the face yet...

I like your image, however, I'd like to see a lower jaw that would allow for a more fierce look. Great design though.

[BluntPencil]

Gah, so many new entries and updates! Shall do a proper bout of commenting soon, promise! Suffice to say that it all looks smashing! And thanks for the comments, those who replied! No crit goes un-evaluated. ^^

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Didn't have much time today, but the weekend be coming up and I just got my computer back from the shop...let the painting commence!

Got a lot of comments on the head of the bird being very hard to read, so put some effort into making it more obvious what is going on. Refined his head a bit as well, getting some more curve into his mouthpiece.

http://i62.photobucket.com/albums/h100/Sentallia/DW4/general10.jpg

[VictorRojo]

Diguera - I like the magic look , and the appearance of the skin is very accomplished.
syrez-one - bone structure seems real, perfect.
stridiggio - I do not know why, but it has a large militar aspect .The detail of the colors in the shoulder gives a good counterpoint.
Tedskis - A design of the most originales."you can not play with her". Good work.
Artys - It looks led an army and a people with roots. Good work.
Crix Dorius - Good job. (And handsome!)
Paperclip - The expression of the character is perfect. Great technique.
cylstudio81 - Very good design, I love the helmet!
BluntPencil - A very cool design. Good work!

[OKMER]

Beautifil Bluntpencil8Looking forward to see it painted!

I would just appreciate your advice about his pet.did some pet doodles..You've made me hesitate now :)
Hesitating between a classy badass or to put in some humor with a creature like "B" watching (and wanna eat)a bug coming by
http://www.remkotroost.com/forums/gencreats.jpg

I'm gone this weekend so cant work on it, will finish Monday:hmm:

[syrez-one]

woh, Okmer, realy tough decision, personaly i like version A the most.. the iguana has a sneaky look.. like he'd bite u in the butt, once you don't watch him.. which would fit to the general as he looks very sinister...

version B reminds me alot of an insect (the face, the feet make it somehting different) but still very slippery,..


c,d,e are bit too cute for my liking.. but it sure adds a lot of humor, if you see the eloquent general.. and in opposition a kuddo pet ..


btw. any idea for my generals name? General Dawn ? *G* of the Dead? :p

[CharlesVarenne]

I like B. no hesitation for me. Cool design.

[splintercannon]

I'm off to work. Hopefully I can finish out the bones and start on the robe tonight.

http://i263.photobucket.com/albums/ii152/splintercannon/general_protrait9.jpg

[neobear]

I like B too, others looks so terrestrials ...

[Kimded]

Another WIP... slowing coming together I think

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3611/3313759319_92015356fb_o.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/78095978@N00/3313759319/)

[naito]

NH: Thanks man ;)

BaronImpossible: Thank you for your advice. I think that was ( probably still is a) the problem.

g3p: thanks. but your general rocks too.

madbot: good idea. tried following it.

Okmer: Really appreciate that. I love your work man your General looks wicked. But if you choose the Reptile one you should make his expression kinda more serious. If you stick with the petthingy it's brilliant. keep it on :buttrock:


So started throwing in some colors and making him more sinister. hope thats worked.
and i chose to change the design of the helmet the previous one didn't worked out good.

btw suggestions for a name are welcome too

http://alpay.nokuku.de/War-General3.jpg

[jamihn]

OKMER - I vote for B! I love the demon pet thingy. Can't wait to see it finished!

[Nikolay]

Good works everybody!

Artys> good job!

Okmer> I think variant B looks very good! This animal what he hold on hands, reminds me works Bobby Chiu. And this make your work Very original i think and funny a little) I hope you can finish this work!

[paperclip]

Remko: thanks for your great crits, I tried utilizing them all....as for yours, I say B. Definitely. I love the happy look on the critter's face and the contrast with the scary guy. Oh! Give the 'pet' a pink ribbon around his neck, that'd be great. :D

Kimded: lookign good so far, however the head doesn't really seem to line up properly with the body, try moving things around a bit so it lines up (looks like the head should be to the right a smidgen more)

Naito: really like how this is going. :D

splintercannon: I'd suggest making the bones darker and more yellowed (kinda like the hair, actually)- usually you won't find SUCH white bones in nature, unless it's the brightest day on earth and they've been bleached white by the sun....search google images for bones :D

Bluntpencil: It does look a lot clearer around the head, I like that. Please continue. :wip: :arteest:

I made the badge on his hat more metallic and gave it a background. Does this look finished yet? :D

http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i58/clippy06/poodlyfinishedsmall-2.jpg

EDIT: I gave the newest version (not seen here) more room at the top. Pete- I know the fingers seem rubbery, but I kind of like that. I'm not trying to get out of doing more work on it, honest. :D It just seems to go with the whole feel of monsieur poodly.....I may change my mind later on though??

[neurolinked]

OKMER, I Choose 100% B pet more stylish, good work !!

[PeteS]

peperclip: Love the Style!. Great feel to it. My only comment might be his fingers look a little rubbery..maybe structure the knuckles a bit sharper...or it can just be my bleary eyes :-)

Bluntpencil: Love the complete feel of that thing. Oddly enough, I totally missed the bird...thought it was arm armour. Maybe add a color to teh head metal? Stronger shadow under head to pop it out?

OKMER: God you are good. Maybe you have 3 minutes and you can knck out another one whil eyou are peeing? ;-) I like the first lizard myself.

naito: Fantastic face man. Maybe add some hair or feathers to teh helmet to liven it up some?

anyhow..those are my humble opinions. Wish I had time to tell all how amaing the work looks.

I hope to post an update tonight or tomorrow.

Pete

[ROBOTTANK]

OKMER, "D" is my pick, it looks meaty and suits the overall design.

[Powerzuul]

Really appreciate the WIPs
There are a lot of great works
Glad to join in time
:bowdown:

[Kimded]

Thanks for advice paperclip, I see what you mean, I've tried to adjust it a bit hopefully looks better now (but I'm not that great at anatomy, probably why Im taking a course :))

Latest, and barring any major issues, final WIP just tweaks I think now

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3458/3314009285_6227fed52e_o.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/78095978@N00/3314009285/)

[sadrack]

Hi all

this is amazing challenge, all works are really good, i try to put my latin vision of this kind of character and illustrate ( have more than 4 years i don’t do, change to 3d ), a Cacique ( general ) in my country cacique is a lider of the caribe tribu, they represent “la Resistencia”, they are warrior boss who all follow in combat, this image is a portrait of Cacique Guaicaipuro I hope finish this image, and all kind of critic are welcome, good luck for all.

S.

http://www.neoanimacion.com/cg/cacique-01.jpg
First sketch WIP

[saint-max]

finally i found some time to put on my general :D i still need to work more on the metalic look http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3392/3314860400_d1e70db9fc_o.jpg

[PeteS]

Great look ya got there saint-max!

[JeffZugale]

I'm not sure my posts from last night made it in here... trying a repost.

[neurolinked]

Saint-Max Great Subject ;)

I've correct the Face structure and the shoulder line... an other error :P

http://www.kientzproduction.com/Contest/Dominance4/Dominance3.jpg

[ektho]

Hey! so many new entries, very powerfull news!
Ok , my next update.

http://i671.photobucket.com/albums/vv75/ekthosarre/sketch_04.jpg

[BaronImpossible]

OKMER - pet B, by a mile

naito - Much better, looks like a veteran now

saint-max - Oh yes, very slick

ektho - Nice warrior look although IMO it'd look better cropped at the waist, cropped in at both sides and having his hands clasped around the hilt of a sword or weapon infront of him. Just an idea

Loads of other great pics, everyone's doing really fine work :thumbsup:

[paperclip]

saint-max and ektho: :thumbsup:

[j4Q]

OKMER > my vote > B

[Megoru]

Today I couldn't stop working on it. Seeing the others costantly improving thery're images really gives you a boost!

Please let me know if there's something (actually a lot probably) that really needs a change, I can't think of what improving first and how... I got the sensation the whole image lacks texure, but that's something I really don't know how to do so I think I'll skip it this time. :D

[madbot]

lots of great work everyone, very inspiring

saintmax - wonderful work, love the design
okmer - pet B, he's just more original, but I do like the others as well
naito - glad I could help, the colours are great, very moody, love the piece
artys - the facial expression and lighting on the pic is really cool
syrez-one - the dirt and texture added to the jacket matches the style of the rest of the painting. I like the eyes as is, the facial expression adds to the impact of the eyes

congratulations everyone

[ROBOTTANK]

..still have loads to do on this. I'm thinking about scrapping the entire image and starting over, not sure. Perhaps some inspiring words? from the advanced artists? OKMER? BARONIMPOSSIBLE?? or anyone?

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

[ektho]

Hi all, wonderful work! :applause:
My update color version

BaronImpossible thanks for idea!

http://i671.photobucket.com/albums/vv75/ekthosarre/sketch_05.jpg

Thanks all for inspiring!

[ShogunWarrior]

Ektho- Good job man very inspiring general, i love it.

[ROBOTTANK]

looks bad ass ektho..

[madbot]

I think I might be finished. What does everyone think?

http://forums.cgsociety.org/attachment.php?attachmentid=138836&stc=1

[JeffZugale]

Here's my progress today, hope it gets posted...

I'll be painting more of this on Sunday 3/1 at 1200 PST on my UStream Channel:
http://www.ustream.tv/channel/jeff-z-art-live

[AxelAlonso]

ShogunWarrior- Hey buddy COOL Creature I am sorry I haven´t check the thread till now :sad: , Your attention to textures and design its coming really well! :lightbulb :cool: I ´ll keep my eye on your work once finished! Have Fun! with all that crazy detail, I sure understand the passion for that! :rolleyes:

Ferx- jaja- I know I belong to the dark side! But I can cheer up for friends! never the less! :rolleyes: Awesome Commander :love: I really like his personality has a good mixture of warrior and wise all over him, Your style always has a cool approach! Get that crazy brush moving :wip:

ektho- Great warrior in deed has a lot of high rank his image! and since his approach is more tribal the military status has to be made in diferent ways! I imagine already it´s going to be great!

ROBOTTANK- Haha :D Nice ! The wild west era, in a zombie way! I sure cheer for your idea! Keep it Up!

Remko- Those pets are fantastic i really like any one you choose! They all match in the solid world from where your imagination comes from! It´s going to be great see it finished ! :cool:


EVERYBODY IT´S DOING A FANTASTIC JOB! HAVE FUN AND LET THE IMAGINATION BE UNLEASHED!

CHEERS ! :applause:

[CharlesVarenne]

Almost finish, especially man.
Which one do you prefer?

1

http://www.charlesvarenne.com/Images/Drawings/General01_12.jpg


2

http://www.charlesvarenne.com/Images/Drawings/general02_06.jpg

C and C welcome

[darkriddles]

>paperclip
Great work! im a big fan of your general poodly ;D badges looking cute, kinda suits him : ) his hat is also nice, is it kinda.. grassy-fieldy looking? love the colour also. ; )

>naito
looking strong! love those horns and armour.

>CharlesVarenne
I like the first one, but the second one would be very interesting too. :)

hope i will be posting some WIP tomorrow, ive been away for a day but im gonna work some more tonight!

[Samuraikuroi]

Howdy, Moi, Khush amadeed, Bonjour, Gamardjobat, Guten Tag, and Hello! Its Close to the wire, but I'am going to try to finish this for the CGS team. Wish me luck!

And FANTASTIC illustrations so far ladies and gents!!

[DerRoteBaron]

Hi here is my VIP general Storm.
Ferx (http://forums.cgsociety.org/member.php?u=283330)
DerRoteBaron - that face is looking really nice! Cool work!! Cheers!

Frex thanks for the comment ! Your general is also really nice. Good luck and keep painting!

Many awesome generals over here keep pushing forward all of you!!

STORM
http://sites.google.com/site/milosupload/Home/Storm_Color_05.jpg

[claymason]

HI, looking through this thread, im seeing some excellent entries already.

heres my first sketch, hes a cyborg general who has seen alot of fighting.

feel free to comment
good luck everyone

http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l200/hemlok_2006/GENERAL2_rough_seannmarsh.jpg

[yakonusuke]

ektho: Nice one!

Saint-max: Whicked design! Like it a lot.

paperclip: Hehe the funniest approach in this team guess. I like that little puppy, how cute his soldiers must be. ^^

Okmer: Now that one is evil! Even though I think that such a pet belongs in the arms of a super villain, It's a cool gimmik! I like em all, Its your choice :D

Bluntpencil: Nice update! But be carefull with the pet- don't let the bird outrank the general. The viewer should see it just after the general not before.


I added some shoulders to my general and will add some more metalparts cause I got very bored of the former outfit.

http://mokiji.de/mokiji/233869.2d9cfbd64148668e79d8a760e9952fb1.jpg

[Ferx]

Yakonusuke - the metal shoulders armor look really cool!

DerRoteBaron - cool update ! Perhaps you need to open a bit the right arm to no confuse with the waist armor part, only a comment.


CharlesVarenne - Think you go with (1) Is almost finished :)

Madbot - Cool design and concept. Maybe you need to work a bit on lighting and contrast for your general to gain a bit more volume, only a comment :)

ekhto - Really looking cool, like the colors on your image.

Robottank - no words, I´m not an advanced artist, and "anyone" dont comming this night .... hahahahaha :D Seriously, think your concept is nice and like the idea of the lighting from down. Perhaps you need to increase the actual highlights on your character to put a more emphasis on the light down to up. And dark the background a bit from the general muerto's hand level ( a bit low) to down for the same reason, emphasis for the lighting from down. I dont like the logo on the flag, maybe you can put on the chest band. Keep the good work. Cheers!

Megoru - That armor is looking really good

Neurolinked - Nice corrction. Perhaps the torso and shoulders nee to be more wider, only a coment.

Saint-max - cool colors, like a lot. Put a fantastic note on your concept :D

Sadrack - nice to see you my friend :) Really cool start , very nice sketch

[Ferx]

Great updates and progress everyone!! Cheers mates :beer:

WIP 5

http://i249.photobucket.com/albums/gg211/Ferx_images/General_FPS_DWIV_05.jpg

[jushra]

I think this is it...

Ferx: Nice colors scheme, looking forward to seeing it complete.

yakonusuke: The realism in the face is amazing.

ektho: I love the design and energy you have going on here.

Okmer: I pick B.

[madbot]

Thanks Ferx, I appreciate any comments on my work, still learning.
I will have a closer look at lighting and contrast, cheers. :)

BTW love what have so far

[VHASE]

@paperclip: Thanks for your advice! It was quite helpful.
@DerRoteBaron: I think it would help if you emphasize the shading more. To take it into a moody direction, it helps to zoom out and paint over with a large brush.
@yakonsuke: Nice progress, I'm digging the metalparts. I hope that beard won't be too smooth.
@jushra: Quite solid work. Maybe you should spread the red some more. It's all on one spot currently.

I have finished my image.
http://www.bv-design.com/cgtalk/final.jpg
...was fun :P

[g3p]

i return paint tomorow but for now, congratulations for everyone.

DefiledVisions, your WIP work generates big expectations. I think a good promise!

syrez-one, so nice your zombie general... i like so mush your color mainly your background.

VHASE, the face your general it's really cool like you paint.

AcerB, Yeah! Congrats! Very good.

PeteS, Perfect glasses, maybe try change purple to red.

Artys, realy so cool... i don't have more words ofr describe what i feel seeing your image. it's amazing. Geronimooooooooo LOL

cylstudio81, yo man... i like this so much... i think the glow must be red, but blue stay be so perfect... i never think this things... congrats. but remember me a warlord, a magian not general... just comments.

Diguera yeahhhhhhh in time, hein my friend!? very cool

OKMER, i like a hair, clothes and glasses from image A and pet from image B. is more consistent with the composition as a whole and the colors seem more spectacular.

naito, ow, man... this general make fear and it seems tough. very nice!

yakonusuke, so brute... so barbarian... general of mercenaries? it's very cool... but civil a lot, no? but really amaizing. congrats!

[jushra]

Image final. This was fun. I'm looking forward to the main event, though I will be switching over to 3D.

http://jushra.com/images/competitions/DWIV/jhrala_DWIV_minich01_final.jpg
http://jushra.com/images/competitions/jhrala_DWIV_minich01_final.jpg

[StudioMonkey]

WIP images. Been working on this for a few days, finally getting to post.
Not sure if the sword design is going to remain, but we'll see.
http://forums.cgsociety.org/attachment.php?attachmentid=138843&stc=1

Color flats, starting to paint:
http://forums.cgsociety.org/attachment.php?attachmentid=138845&stc=1

[Kuroart]

Well ,I didn't plan on entering the mini challenge, but I could use the experience. This is what I have so far. I still don't have a finished idea for the clothes or anything really. I have to hurry though.

http://www.sketchtivity.com/dominancewar/portraitprogress01.jpg

http://www.sketchtivity.com/dominancewar/portraitprogress02.jpg

[Ataulfo]

Stridiggio:Thanks :)Your reminds me of an Ewook. The dark side one. Keep it up.
VictorRojo: Thanks:)Nice general. keep it up.
Fernando: Thanks dude. :) Nice to see you here. Your lion general looks great.
Theresa:Thanks:) Yours is the stranger general, but it looks great. What is it/he holding? (very curious to know that)
Okmer: B is the best pet for this general in my opinion. Your other image was very good and this one is too. Reallly great.

There are really good works here.Keep it up all.:):beer:

I started adding some color on General Txogo>>>>
http://i306.photobucket.com/albums/nn246/Ataulfo79/TxoGo_05.jpg

http://i306.photobucket.com/albums/nn246/Ataulfo79/TxoGo_06.jpg

http://i306.photobucket.com/albums/nn246/Ataulfo79/TxoGo_07.jpg

[NavigatorJones]

Wow everyone's doing so well. GG guys!

Ok, I was gonna start the medals/blades, but the boyfriend suggested I get the clothes out of the way first, so that's what I'm doing. Also 99.9% finished the face. Might upload some close ups of the face for details sake.

OKMER - I like image B :D

http://i398.photobucket.com/albums/pp65/Fatassy/GeneralHalasCOLOUR_04.jpg

[PeteS]

Ekto: love the color.

Megoru: Nice design..maybe add some grunge overlay to whole picture to give it some overall texture if ya don't feel comforatbale doing it per surface.

yakonsuke: The color added new life to this..has a sort of renaissance feel to it.

VHASE,: Nice details on there

Navigator Jones: Love teh face so far!

Ok..so I got a quick hour after diner to play a bit.
Started working on the shoulder decorations..still playing with the designs..but knocked in some basic shape to live with for a while. Other than that, as mentioned by someone I changed the cape red (thanks for the heads up), as well as made the under armor grey to match our colors. I also crushed the middle shadows a little. I like the dramatics of it, but maybe it's covering too much detail?
Well..gonna leave it rough like this till i figure it out. The logo will go on the chest plate.


http://www.sussidesign.com/filechute/general2.jpg

[Gatlingg]

Swamped with work, posting some kind of update in the meantime. This thread is out of control and I hope to be able to finish. Great work guys. Will take advice given on composition. Thanks for feedback.

http://krhart.com/DWIV/general_process_3.jpg

[Rupy]

Great work everyone, I'm going to write some comments on the next page, but i'm amazed with everyone pieces, looking good,

I ended up tweeking the jag, and gave it final touches, thanks for the comment gaesasherald, switched the eyes to green to give it more punch. I decided to do another concept, anyways i'll post them up here, and any feedback would be good, the second one has some final tweeks, i'll try to finish it up for tommorow, and chosse one for the submission. Cheers

Heres the Jag,

http://www.roopbhogal.com/final_jag.jpg
(thought image size might be to big on here)

heres my other piece,
the process work, which you can link too
http://www.roopbhogal.com/process_sketches.jpg

and image, still have some work to do,
http://www.roopbhogal.com/general.jpg


comments always welcome, cheers

Rupy
http://www.roopbhogal.com

[Airflow]

Studiomonkey, thats lookiging great, I like the style.

CharlesVarenne, Id say B, but really push it. Make her abit more sinister.

So many to name, so little time.

OKMER, loving your critter, make it more alien, looks too indiginous.

Sepulverture, he looks pretty official, maybey some scars and a more powerful stance will help.

Ive decided to go for my second option, updates soon.

[ROBOTTANK]

hey Ferx, I got used to seeing the logo on the flag, so now it doesn't look right without it, I tried a darker background, but then the image was way too dark. I still might scrap the whole image and start over, still not sure, thanks for your input, glad you dig the design. I really like your design as well, nice colors.

rupy; cool design, like the sash.

gatlingg; looks awesome, it's a bit dark tough, but it's works. when I first saw your sketch I pictured more vibrant colors, especially that bad ass collar piece.

ataulfo; this image looks cool in grayscale for some reason, I like the headdress, great texture on the face.

vhase; looks cool, nice lighting


well this may be it for me, unless I start another one, let me know what you think guys:

http://i197.photobucket.com/albums/aa215/hafdedplatoonleader/Gen-Muerto.jpg

[Rupy]

just some comments i forgot to write from before,


Jamihn- amazing piece, i like your style, its has that very soft touch, amazing character

neobear- love your concept, nice idead too, was going to do something similar, half man, half robot, very cool

Artys- love your indian concept, love the hair, very nice style, love the facial expression

Remton- I think yours is one of top ones, i love your style and the colors that you have used, looks amazing, love the dude in the back as well,

Gaeasherald- your work is coming out nicely, love the composition

Criz Dorius- the character came out amazingly, by lightening the white, it definitly improves the character

Nikolay- your work stunning, love your piece, the helmet is amazing, just wow

NH- love the colors you have going, i love the mood you get from the image

Ajenyon- I love your potrait, it has so much detail, love the strokes you have going, beautiful painting

ozozoz- I do hope you finish, thats one amazing piece, looks finished as it is, but woud love to see a polished version, definite winner


bluntPencil- very creative and unique idea, looking forward to seeing your final piece

staticpen- looking good, hope to see some roughness, and battle sscars on this guy

okmer- definite 10/10, i love the pet, brings out the character of the dude

DefiledVisions- love your idea, skethces didn't come out that bad, see where it takes you

G3p- haha, he has hint of devil in him, looking good

syrez-one- very cool, amazing detail on the face, very spooky

j4q- i love the idea, it was pretty tough for me to the jaguar, but yours looks very nice, going for the 1930 for 40's feel, look forward to seeing the final

paperclip- good to see you in, hahah love the little dude, difinite top character

Vhase- Love the repitilian face, like the colors you have going as well

AcerB- love the final piece, very cool concept, like the texturing you put in the character,

artuflo- thats going to be one detailed piece, looking good, look forward to seeing the final

stridiggio- very cool concept, love the pose you got going, very dominate

peteS- love the glasses/goggles, looking forward to seeing the final

Ferx- good to see you in, your characters coming out well, love the addition of the bird

EjcBlue3- very stylized, and amazing expression, will watch your post

saint-maz- wow, definite 10/10 as well, love the the character and mask

charlesvarenne- both look amazing, first one has more detail for sure, second one had a lot of potential too

yakonusuke- amazing genreal, very realistic, love the texturing

robottank- love the mexican, haha love the expression

Jushra- great work, love the mood, nice colors as well


I realized I missed a lot of people, but I couldn't write anymore, i'm tired, so tried to zap through, as quick as possible, didn't mean to leave anyone out, started only 6 pages ago, and I know i missed some, cheers, everyone great work,

next time i'll write comments on a daily basis,

Rupy

[splintercannon]

Almost done. Progress so far. Oh! thanks for the advice about the bones :)

http://i263.photobucket.com/albums/ii152/splintercannon/general_protrait10.jpg

http://i263.photobucket.com/albums/ii152/splintercannon/general_protrait11.jpg

http://i263.photobucket.com/albums/ii152/splintercannon/general_protrait12.jpg

[sadrack]

Hello the beginning of the WIP colors, I believe that I am going to closeup the image to be able to finish with details, single the face and part of the arms, what do you think?

Ferx: a greeting for see also, who good work are making, I notice great advances in your techniques ,congratulate to you.

Vhase: very good image the character are smoked.

Saint-max: amazing image, you obtained something super super fashion and at the same time hyper-creative

Ektho: wow!

Bluntpencil: i envy an own style with lines you have.

Okmer: I am shamed to see all your works incredible man.

Charles Varenne: option 2 if not late, this girl have some...the two image are great





http://www.neoanimacion.com/cg/cacique2b.jpg

[ChaosShannon]

Wow everyone has some great work here, this is my New General I am doing. Its the new direction that I'm going in.
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3403/3315928082_0aa168054f.jpg
This is the detail in the coat.
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3325/3315928084_0bfb241c53.jpg

[sadrack]

hi , what do you think to make more symmetric the image with this little detail?, thaks.





S.




http://www.neoanimacion.com/cg/cacique3.jpg

[splintercannon]

almost done!

http://i263.photobucket.com/albums/ii152/splintercannon/general_protrait13.jpg

[DoomedSeraph]

Threw another hour at this but I'm still not really convinced. This thread has almost become intimidating!

http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l50/DoomedSeraph/generalstradlecopy2.jpg

[Didde]

My first approach

Young male.

http://iloapp.b-evil.dk/data/_gallery/public/7/1235812423_resized.jpg

[Remton]

Almost done :

http://img527.imageshack.us/img527/888/dw4final.jpg

[ersinerturk]

Everyone's getting close to finish their works. Results are great people, i'm more jealous now.
I'm not sure that i can finish in time but i'm planning to work on it all weekend. Here's my third wip. Name Maghspatz has no meaning.

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a373/altair4444/wip13.png

[Megoru]

Great work everyone! I see wonderful new general spowning continuously, I hope all of them get finished so we can see a fierce fight! :buttrock:

Really close to finish... Let me know what you think about color balancing and the like.

http://i642.photobucket.com/albums/uu146/Megoru-Tan/Upload.jpg

[Nikolay]

Hi guys

Some final corrections.
I edit some detail on a jacket.

http://img3.imageshack.us/img3/6210/dwivmini1generalmagatop.jpg

[RafaTer]

I hope it isn't too late...

Here is my first sketch... An unnamed General...

next: a color aproach

http://www.rafater.com/images/cgsociety/DWIV_portait_mini01-copia.jpg

[regimon019]

Nikolay: ei dude... your general is my favorite... since day one... nice work!
Megoru: nice touch on adding the textures... it adds more depth...
RafaTer: great sketch... i hope you can finish on time...
the more the merrier... :)
Remton: I love her! :)
Didde: can't wait to see your updates...

as much as i want to comment on everyone's work,,, i have to finish my general...
here are some updates....

wip04
http://i120.photobucket.com/albums/o165/regimon019/022809_minigeneral_wip04.jpg

wip05
http://i120.photobucket.com/albums/o165/regimon019/022809_minigeneral_wip05.jpg

let's go cg society! everyone's doin great!

[krypt]

Let's do this! Saw the mini challenge for war generals and couldn't help but do one, definitely looks fun but i need time to figure out how to submit and stuff..... probably will do up some details later.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v292/krypt/Naoe.jpg

[CharlesVarenne]

Hey Krypt

Really nice render.
Just a suggestion, there is to me a lack of military, aggressiveness, boldness or something like that to be a military. Just a tiny bit missing.
Anyway great stuff.

[cylstudio81]

Once again really happy to see all the C&C, big thanks for all the helps and supports, really appreciate it . It nice to also see everyone's interpretations, very inspirational. Never the less, here is a quick update on general, still in progress, so wish I could submit the full body shot , but I think the judges will kill me for that :P , once again all C&C are welcome ^__^ http://fc87.deviantart.com/fs42/f/2009/059/9/4/94b094179a503c9192ee36ce4f54fec7.jpg

[Didde]

the expression is ok but it needs som readjustments. i am not sjur abut the cape?

http://iloapp.b-evil.dk/data/_gallery/public/7/1235826871_resized.jpg

[Megoru]

Final image for me:
General Leonard Law

http://i642.photobucket.com/albums/uu146/Megoru-Tan/Display.jpg

[Art2]

Excellent progress everyone!
And a warm welcome to the new recruits :)

ChaosChannon: That looks like a very fashion concious general :) Very curious how this will turn out.
sadrack: I don't exactly know what you mean, but you could perhaps make the canvas a bit bigger so the figure has more space and the pic doesn't look too cramped.
splintercannon: nice job. Maybe you could try pulling and blending the different elements of the picture and character together.
DoomedSeraph: Good start there, just keep going.
Remton: Very cool work there! The logo on the eyepatch is fighting for attention with her eye I think. You could leave it out, I don't think it would hurt the pic. Also you already have logo's that are better readable. Just my thoughts, and she's sexy :)
ersinerturk: keep going, keep going!
Megoru: Very nice! Maybe it's too texture heavy, especially when looking at the distinction between background and the foreground. Also maybe try desaturating the background (left side) a bit or make it a bit darker, so the characters pops out more.
Nikolay: That is beautiful.
RafaTer: Good start man.
regimon: That is one cool mask!
krypt: Very sexy brush work you got there! Excellent job on the face.
cylstudio: looking sweet! Very crisp. Maybe tad too busy, but I like.
Didde: Great work on his face. The cape makes him look more like Julius Ceasar, if that's what you're aiming for. It breaks the hardness of the metal, which is good I think.

Well I think I have my foundation finished. Now for the actual painting stuff, hope I can finish ... :argh:

http://www.marlonart.nl/web/DomWarIV/the-General.jpg

[GaeasHerald]

So many great entries, wish I had more time to give some feedback!

Megoru: I particulary like the rhino-armour, very creative.

cylstudio81: very nice man. My only comment is that the hand holding the light doesn't read as well as it could. Maybe some atmospheric effect or sth could help separate it from the rest of his body? Just my two cents.

krypt: pallette looks awesome. I wonder where you're gonna place the cgs logo.


Well, I reckon this is the end of the journey for me, cause I can't dedicate any more time to it. So I hope you guys like this.

CGS General "Hands":
http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/mm110/gaeasherald/dmwmini-7.jpg

It's been lots of fun and best of luck to everyone.

[NavigatorJones]

Ye Gads cylstudio81........O_O :bowdown:

Wow everyone's work is coming along so well, and so many final images up already! Well done! :D

[StudioMonkey]

Color is coming along and beginning to work on clothing and props.

http://forums.cgsociety.org/attachment.php?attachmentid=138863&stc=1

[ektho]

I edit some detail on.

FERX yes, i love frazetta style!

BLUNTPENCIL thanks!

Thanks all! Good work everybody! :bounce:




http://i671.photobucket.com/albums/vv75/ekthosarre/sketch_06.jpg

[rhemrev]

I finally had some time to get behind my laptop and start on the colors of my warcommander, here's a wip version of what I got sofar:

http://www.rhemrev.com/blogspot/Warcommander_WIP02.jpg


I'll continue painting after this post, any comments or suggestions are more then welcome!
I could especially use some feedback on how to incorporate the obligatory grey tones into the armour, it's such a dull color!

Some quick shoutouts:

Geasherald: not sure what I'm looking at, but I like it!

Art 2: mouth gives the character alot more expression, cool! Are you gonna put highlights in the armour, it'll make the various platings read aot better I think.

Megoru: Nice touch on the shoulderpad, rhinos rule!

Didde: like the idea, but the robotarm looks very frail. Can't you make the lower arm really big and heavy, a bit like Silver from the move Treasure Planet (http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3121/2591698165_05711c7e77_o.jpg ). Just a thought!

Cylstudio: nice rendering, looks very japanese for some reason :-) The armour is hard to read though, focus the light on the head, and darken the rest a bit, that would help alot for readability of the character...and yeah, start cropping... :-)

Krypt: Nice! Reminds me of captain jack sparrow!

Regimon: damn, that's one helluva necklace! Maybe loosen up the background with some splatters or clouds or whatever, so it's al a bit less stiff?

Rafater: nice start, but he needs some more character I think, maybe add some additional stuff like a hat, bandana, helmet, or whatever...: )

Nikolai: I liked the verison with the grey background much better, but I guess you didn't? :-)

Remton: nice commander! The whitesmoke around the corners is a bit distracting though, it leads away the attention from the face....maybe darken the corners up a bit with an overlay layer, and get the eye of the viewer back to her face....very small critique though, you're probably in the top 5 sofar I think! :-)

Gotta get back to painting, I'll comment more as soon as I can! :-)

Regards,
-Edwin

[NavigatorJones]

Well, the more I looked at his coat/cloak, the more I didn't like it, then someone pointed out that the folds were wrong anyway, so I...redid the whole thing XD!
Madly trying to get as much done so i can just focus on details tomorrow, and presentation on monday. Getting veery close now....

EDIT: Woops just realised i put the cravat layer too infront...oh well I'll fix it later, you gets the idea :P

http://i398.photobucket.com/albums/pp65/Fatassy/GeneralHalasCOLOUR_05.jpg

[VictorRojo]

Sorry, how I put the images instead of thumbnails attached? Please!
Saint-max, Ektho, Rhemrev, StudioMonkey, Krypt, great entries.

[WildBrew]

WIP4.
I decided to change color on the head.

http://img7.imageshack.us/img7/6978/generalportrait04.jpg (http://img7.imageshack.us/my.php?image=generalportrait04.jpg)

[neurolinked]

Ferx (http://forums.cgsociety.org/member.php?u=283330): thanks for your comment! I need more help to correct my error ;)
ektho: Fanstastic Entry
rhemrev: I love style layout and color, very funny character ;)
Art2: I want to see your entry, work work work!!
cylstudio81: what i can say about your General? only FEARFUL work:bowdown:.
Krypt: I like this Sketch, impressive!

Good work to Everyone


it need mooore work :P
PLEASE COMMENT!!


http://www.kientzproduction.com/Contest/Dominance4/Dominance4.jpg

[gafana]

Some little update, I hope I can make it on time :)


http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v634/gafana/DWIV/DW_001_4.jpg

/Cheers ;)

[ChaosShannon]

Thanks for the comment Art2. Here is the next stage of my general. No name for her yet thinking of one.
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3468/3316815624_14c7d60afe.jpg

[Sepulverture]

here's another quick update. it's 1:17 am here, and i gotta be up at 6:30 to go to work... **** me running.

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a330/sepulverture/GeneralGrigendaunt006copy.jpg

[geikou]

Holy cow. So many updates and new ones recently! It's hard to keep up, but there's a lot of awesome work here. ^^

Hope I can find enough time to finish mine. Here's a quick update. I think the face is more or less done, at least for now. Gotta hurry up and clean up the rest.

http://s23.photobucket.com/albums/b384/geikou/dw4minichallenge1_wip4.jpg

[neurolinked]

Wow! I love this General, i hope that they can find me in my dream :) Good Work geikou (http://forums.cgsociety.org/member.php?u=213983), i want to see your image finished ;).

[DerrickSong]

wow, more update
neurolinked - nice progress so far, you forgot to draw his ear, or it will cover up with helmet? you need to draw out the whole shape of outline first.

geikou - i like the chinese opera look, wish you got enough time to finish it.

Sepulverture - strong red color on his cloth, look contrast!

gafana- your general almost done, i like the background you added.

ChaosShannon - the face is still under development? good pose and stylish too.

WildBrew - keep going, i like the final changes.

NavigatorJones - nice work! your general look cool!

ektho - wau, powerful feeling, keep going man.

StudioMonkey - color palette on his face look awesome! cant wait too see the rendering on the cloth.

GaeasHerald - wish you good luck, man. Your entry got potential and look unique.

Art2 - hurry up man, you need to decide the where the lighting from.

Megoru - good luck to you, very creative on the rhino shoulder armour.

Didde - great expression on his face, overall look good man! keep going.

sadrack - think you need to add some texture on the arm and make the overall look more contrast, it need more finish rendering, just my opinion.

DoomedSeraph - nice start but i think it need more details, more to come, i like the idea,

Remton - good job man! and you have done with your entry, good luck!

ersinerturk - clean color and contrast color, i think his head is a little bit big, keep it up.

Nikolay - good luck to you, i like your entry! well done.

RafaTer - good start, hope you can process to coloring soon.

regimon019 - nice process, wish can see more update.

krypt - hi man, welcome to dominance war, i like your coloring, look like designer couge. Nice expression on his face, keep going!

cylstudio81 - wah, good job! it remind me the lord of the ring. like your devil look general!

Ataulfo - very detail rendering on his face, just i think it may too busy on the strokes,

Impressive on other good works, i m sorry if i miss to post comment on your entry, wish cgsociety will win on this year! Here is another update of my general, so tired, tomorrow will add on some final details on it.



http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l180/derrick_song/DW4/DW4_color5.jpg

[j4Q]

http://www.sekocin.pl/kuba/gen_lestat4.jpg
http://www.sekocin.pl/kuba/gen_lestat4z.jpg
dammit... end of minichallenge is so close and i have soo many to do with this portrait :banghead: . atleast i make some good pose with lighting but im still not satisfactory.
Yours Generals are really great ! take care and do your best.
greets

[ChaosShannon]

Thanks DerrickSong (http://forums.cgsociety.org/member.php?u=128772) for the comment Like the general you made and the way your is coming along(like the tones and highlights coming off his body and the glow feel of the work):thumbsup:. What the name of your general going to be? I'm Having a hard time coming up with on for mine.

[Powerzuul]

Wow
I follow the updrades...
I have no comments, too much good works :buttrock:
Hat off, guys

[Crix Dorius]

In this moment 35% of all finished works in this challenge are from our team... nice :applause:

[neobear]

hi,

Rupy > thanks
Cylstudio81 > really love it with a lot of details !! :applause:

there is my last one, and it is maybe the final image if I have no time for work on it.

http://neobear.fr/image_cgtalk/commander_portal_1000_1000.jpg

[splintercannon]

Here is my final image. Interestingly enough, this is my first full-fledged digital painting ever. Can't wait for the main event!

Everyone's stuff looks fantastic!

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

[REKLAS]

Lots of awesome work scattered throughout the many pages of this thread, I can definitely see CGSociety walking away with a medal, Keep up the good work guys!


So I wasn't happy with my last character and decided to go in a different direction entirely, the result of that:
(There are things I already want to change on this, but I'll post it anyways in this current state)

http://img6.imageshack.us/img6/8751/wargeneral02wip001.jpg

[Didde]

now i am a bit closer to what i wanted.
I think that people l ind her is extremely good and i am looking forward too the finist produks.
http://iloapp.b-evil.dk/data/_gallery/tmp/2/1235852073_square.jpg

[ShogunWarrior]

Reklas- You keep changing your character and this one seems more promising. Im glad you decided on changing it. This is looks great, can't wait to see it finished.

[ShogunWarrior]

DerrickSong- Very nice painting, i like it a lot good technic and style man..

[j4Q]

head textured, need work only on red light., start working at jacket.
http://www.sekocin.pl/kuba/gen_lestat4z3.jpg

[WildBrew]

WIP 5.
Working on details.
http://img21.imageshack.us/img21/8876/generalportrait05.jpg (http://img21.imageshack.us/my.php?image=generalportrait05.jpg)

[ROBOTTANK]

reklas; this creature looks way better, nice efforts..

[ShogunWarrior]

J4Q- Man, thats a very realistic painting of that dog..I love it... Keep it up, can't wait to see it completed..

[Diguera]

There's something evil inside him now!
Almost done!

G3P - Yeeeeaaahhhhhhhhhhhhh hahahahahha

http://i710.photobucket.com/albums/ww109/obastos/GeneralPortrait13.jpg?t=1235857177

http://i710.photobucket.com/albums/ww109/obastos/GeneralPortrait15.jpg?t=1235857178

http://i710.photobucket.com/albums/ww109/obastos/GeneralPortrait18.jpg?t=1235857178

http://i710.photobucket.com/albums/ww109/obastos/GeneralPortrait20.jpg?t=1235857179

The name is temporary...

Congratulations, my friends!!
We must win that competition this year!

[rhemrev]

neurolinked: thanx man, I hope to finish the character tomorrow!


geikou: Nice rendering, Geisha's rule! :-)

Derrickson: nice character, though it's not really a portrait? Are you going to crop it or leave it like this? Anyhoo, really love your style, very professional.

j4Q: Starting to come to gether real nicely, but I feel the dog's head should just be a tad bigger with its current body......

Neobear: I like the design you did, but the white pieces of cloth 'read' very bad, because the background is also white it looks like there are holes in his body....also, you might want to put some more red into the armour, as these are the cgtalk colors...so why not make the white banners red, and solve 2 problems at once..:-D

Splinter cannon: congratulations on finishing your first digital painting! That's what this contest is all about, doing and learning new thigns! :-)

Reklas: Cool drawing! A small crit would be to have the yellow lighting only come from 1 direction, as itnow looksl ike it comes from multiple direction. Maybe only from above-left, and then hit the yellowlight hit the arm with the sword from above (instead of from below as you have it now).Very cool drawing nonetheless!

Didde: can yo upost a bigger version? Looks promising though, smal as it is..:-)

Wildbrew: Nice character, maybe you can give the eyes a more fishy look though, work a bit more on the expression. I often let my characters look to 1 side (pupils in the corner of their eyes), it's a quick way to give eyes more expression

Gonna work on my version some more, hope to finish it tomorrow!

Keep at it everyone, we're almost there...:P

-Edwin

[captokyo]

:bounce: wow what great art, amazing art everyone is makeing! keep up the good work. i love the dog general j4Q yes it does looks There's something evil inside him Diguera!

[yakonusuke]

Nice progress guys!


I still need to define some parts of the hip then it's done... well ok he also needs a name... hmmmm

http://mokiji.de/mokiji/234381.d1e738818f9c0e5204849afc533dd559.jpg

[rhemrev]

Decided to give you guys 1 more update before I finish my entry tomorrow, I worked some more on his expression and lighting, and the booger coming from his nose...:P
http://www.rhemrev.com/blogspot/WarCommander_WIP_03.jpg

Till tomorrow!
-Edwin

[captokyo]

rhemrev yours is one of my favorite very fun!

yakonusuke very powerful portret!

[sadrack]

Hi

Sorry for my bad english, i closeup the image to this level.

all works are really amazing for the time are make.

Derricksong: more like this?, texture in the final update, thanks for the opinion.

one question, what canvas size are you work in yours images?

S



http://neoanimacion.com/cg/cacique4b.jpg

[Didde]

thanks all. posted a bigger picturehttp://iloapp.b-evil.dk/data/_gallery/public/7/1235860730_resized.jpg

[DeadInTheAttic]

Post an entry within the final view gallery, where already several pictures are uploaded?
I'm new to all this here and haven't found any button or something else to upload my picture there.

Thanks!

[darkriddles]

Hiya everyone, I see a lot of people finished with their images, they're looking absolutely fantastic. congratulations!! ;D

Here's another WIP of my general.

http://img3.imageshack.us/img3/8087/dw4ministep4q.jpg (http://img3.imageshack.us/my.php?image=dw4ministep4q.jpg)http://img3.imageshack.us/img3/2250/dw4ministep4v.jpg (http://img3.imageshack.us/my.php?image=dw4ministep4v.jpg)http://img4.imageshack.us/img4/2661/dw4ministep4r.jpg (http://img4.imageshack.us/my.php?image=dw4ministep4r.jpg)

Once I'm finished with her arms, I will be adding some more objects then start cleaning up... still not sure whether to give her claws or not.

Wish if I had enough time to finish it!! ; (( I'm gonna keep on working..!!

[j4Q]

http://www.sekocin.pl/kuba/gen_lestat4z4.jpg
rhemrev : tnx!!! i make bigger and look better :)
need constructive critique

greets!

[PeterBraeley]

Crazyness Guys!!! I'm lovin this!!!

ShogunWarrior thanks for the comment...here is an update need to figure out the colour, details and presentation. Getting nervous guys...

http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_WOye0hKy7YU/SanKxxCgaGI/AAAAAAAAAD4/kYThXiAjoiw/s1600-h/colouring-mini+challenge+copy.jpg

[ChaosShannon]

I have a question for everyone. How do we submit our work when we are finally done with it? Can some please post that up to help all of us new guy and girls out in this process.

[ROBOTTANK]

darkriddles; I love the background and her outfit (especially her coat!) I'd make the logo at the bottom a little smaller so that it doesn't overlap onto her, it's a bit distracting. nice job though..

j4Q; I like the warplanes in back, great perspective...

rhemrev; I love this guy! I'm not feeling the slime on his face though, shows personality but I think I'd like it more without it, just my opinion (obviously), great work man.

yakonusuke; my favorite part is the shoulder armor, looks awesome

didde; it looks cool so far, I dig the horns, I'd crop in closer and get rid of a lot of that negative black space..

[Diguera]

yakonusuke - Very good, man! The warfare on the shoulder looks great and the missing finger is a good way to show the experience in battles.

rhemrev - the booger and the picture on the hat, looks great.

darkriddles - Love the hat's feathers and her ear.

j4Q - Very good work! The dog is perfect looking high, Try to blur the planes and controls the opacity. about the dog face, you can make the lights near the eye darken.


sorry for my english!

Good luck for all

[Yone]

Ok quick post before going to bed. :arteest:
Need to decide weather to go down a red decorated route or a more Back an evil look for my general. I have to sit down and sketch the final armor tomorrow and render that.
Still at this late stage I don't have a clear idea of how the armor looks like.

[ChaosShannon]

Here are the next stage to my general I moving along at a quick pace and should be done before the date of March 2. I love the way everyone is doing with there generals.:buttrock:

(JQ4 man I think that your style is amazing love the planes and the dog general)
(geikou (http://forums.cgsociety.org/member.php?u=213983) I can not wait to see what you are going to next with your work, keep up)

I have a question for everyone. How do we submit our work when we are finally done with it? Can some please post that up to help all of us new guy and girls out in this process.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3531/3316771849_4089f95c23.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3512/3317926648_8f76fc0f01.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3560/3317926652_b7ed86e244.jpg

I trying to figure out if I should let it stay in this style or blend everything.

[splintercannon]

ChaosShannon- I love the colored pencil look.

[Crix Dorius]

I have a question for everyone. How do we submit our work when we are finally done with it? Can some please post that up to help all of us new guy and girls out in this process.
Register yourself here (http://www.gameartisans.org/contests/minis/join_cgsociety_2d.html) and submit your final.

[NavigatorJones]

Yone, I like the black version better than the red! Somehow it seems more striking to me :D

[Art2]

Here's another wip. Still a lot of work to do, hope I can find some time tomorrow and finish it. Now, I really need to go to bed... :scream:

http://www.marlonart.nl/web/DomWarIV/the-General03.jpg

Cheers and keep it up!

[ChaosShannon]

Thanks Crix Dorius (http://forums.cgsociety.org/member.php?u=21972) for the link!

[ShogunWarrior]

Yone- The black one!!! guaranteed bro!!! looks good, congrats... can't wait to see the final version.

[StudioMonkey]

Still got some time left and a good amount still to go. Thanks for the comments - it's really encouraging to keep at this when your getting constructive feedback.

http://forums.cgsociety.org/attachment.php?attachmentid=138889&stc=1

[g3p]

Hi folks!

I'm finish the background, clothes and metals. Now start a face. Restructure and paint. but before show this, post the WIP08.

paperclip, General Poodly have a pretty graphic design. you final result it's very beatiful like a fine art. congrats!

ektho, the details in face your general it's very nice, man. i like a lot.

Petes, red it¹s very nice!

Rupy, yeah... like a devil, he is General Devilish

Nikolay, even better ... has closed for?

krypt, was intimidating ... is very good

cylstudio81, show! it's powerfull, but remember a wizard for me, nut very good. add more gray and red?

Diguera, no doubt. male. but are you general are blind? background it/s very cool and hair nice a lot too.




http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u255/Pancho2099/wip08.jpg

[Samuraikuroi]

Blocking in more colours and working on the foundation.

[Ataulfo]

ROBOTTANK: Thanks. Nice general zombi zapata:)
Rupy: Thanks:) I started late, so it would not have all the detail i would like, but im doing my best theese 4 days.
DerricSong:Thanks for coments:) Your general looks great.

Progress of General Txori Gorri >>>>

http://i306.photobucket.com/albums/nn246/Ataulfo79/TxoGo_08.jpg

http://i306.photobucket.com/albums/nn246/Ataulfo79/TxoGo_09.jpg

http://i306.photobucket.com/albums/nn246/Ataulfo79/TxoGo_10.jpg

http://i306.photobucket.com/albums/nn246/Ataulfo79/TxoGo_11.jpg

[DerrickSong]

g3p - very fine and neat rendering, just i think the cgsociety logo on the background should follow the curve, and wish to see more rendering on his face.

StudioMonkey - keep going man, and becareful to handle the texture on his cloth, need to follow the body shape too, right now is abit flat.

j4Q - i like the dog face idea, creative, just i think the background logo need to be bigger.

ShogunWarrior - thanks for your comments, it encourage me.

Diguera - wah, scary face on him, i like the way you use the texture.

rhemrev - thanks man, think i will leave the potrait like this.

yakonusuke - very good color rendering, realistic color pallette you go there.

sadrack - keep going man, think the whole piece is abit compress, need to stretch vertical.

darkriddles - good job, think you should give her claw, some metal material feeling.

can't wait to see all of you finish it, i have to start to polish up my general too, dateline is near.

[Ferx]

G3P - Really cool uniform, really nice design. The logo on that metallic medal form looks great. Perhaps you need some wrinkles on the chest band, like the uniform on the torso part, only a comment :)

Studio Monkey - Nice concept, the lighting looks cool. Maybe the texture of lines for the uniform is to much straight and looks odd. You can select that part of the uniform and use warp to deform the straight lines to follow contour of the body and wrinkles on the uniform (Edit / Transform /warp) Another method is to use liquify, advantage, more control. (Filters/Liquify).

Art2 - Nice concept. Like a lot the skin over the helmet detail :D

ChaosShannon - Like the colored pencil style on your image, go with it. Perhaps you need to use a background with the same style, a bit on comic style, only a comment :)

J4q- Cool, really original concept. Maybe you need to put lighting on the background too look a bit less darker and a bit like red sky :D and gain more deep on your image.

Ataulfo - great update my friend. Amazing details on your concept. Maybe I prefere the feather headdress in your first image, to put a soft and curved contrat with all the straighten ornaments, only a comment :D Cheers!!

Yone - cool update. The tatoo and the cyber device on the face looks great !

Smuraikuroi - the palette looks nice. Waiting for more updates

Paperclip - Really great concept, a very cool approach, like a lot :D

Darkriddles - Cool update, looking nice. Maybe you need to put more contrast an lighting on your image, think is a bit dark now.

Diddle - Nice concept! The armor looks great. And like the expression of your character

Sadrack - Your concept looks really cool, Like a lot the "Cienpies" idea, great :D

Rhemrev - Great concept, very original, like a lot the expression. Cheers!

Diguera - Cool concept man! THe "Rastas" and skulls armor is a great touch! Cheers!

[sadrack]

Hi

some update, i change the face more cartoon, sorry i not good for make real people animator guilty, jeje,.

Derricksong: i want to close the image i guess not finish, what you think maybe more face i do some change in the character,thanks.

Ferx: thanks necesito quitarme las telas de arañas viejo mas de 4 años sin ilustrar jeje.

Shttp://neoanimacion.com/cg/cacique6.jpg

[krypt]

Great works everyone!

Hi here's a quick update of my progress, just imposed in on the CGS logo. Any critiques just let me know before i touch it up and finish it!

Ataufol: good work on the details!
g3p: the face's looking good!
studiomonkey: good effort, his character is beginning to show. I think he might look more intimidating on a dark background.
DerrickSong: Thanks! your general is looking great. I think a focal in on his face would give it the killer charisma~

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v292/krypt/Naoe1.jpg

[PeterBraeley]

Krypt amazing general you have there, i wish i can paint that fast love it!!! OK guys coming to the end here, a little more details here and there is the presentation.

C&C are most welcome please i need to know...lol!!

LET'S WIN THIS CHALLENGE!!!

http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_WOye0hKy7YU/SaolkirEssI/AAAAAAAAAEI/Gmhp9p-hx3U/s1600-h/colouring+pt3-mini+challenge+copy.jpg

[NavigatorJones]

PeterBraeley - looking ace! Maybe define his 'features' a but more so it gives his face some life, otherwise they'll blend in too much with the overall effect :D

[klozz]

some progress

http://i611.photobucket.com/albums/tt199/donatario/GENERALWARS3.jpg

[klozz]

some progress.
oh god, i really want sleep =___=

http://i611.photobucket.com/albums/tt199/donatario/GENERALWARS5.jpg

[Rupy]

Amazing stuff everyone,

G3P- I had no idea he was named the devilish general, perfect name thats for sure, amazing stuff

Krypt- thats one amazing piece, have to say i love the theme and one my fav for sure

robottank- thanks for the comment, just did the final now, hope its good enough to be amongst everyone here

yone- love your character, love the detials you have so far, looking forward to seeing the final

peterbreley - good to see your painting to come life, amazing work


Just finished the final, didn't submit it just yet, will do, shortly, everyone good work, i hope are team wins

Final piece
http://www.roopbhogal.com/rupy_chaos.jpg

Cheers,
Rupy

[Airflow]

Art, love the atmosphere in your image, hurry up and get through...
Krypt, I like the film poster styling, tres cool.
Ok heres my latest update, Im trying to keep it a bit cartoony like Paperclip suggested.
Its not a very serious threat to anyones entrys but I had fun doing it so Im quite happy.

http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l295/airflowzero/GeneralTehegee02.jpg

[themickey]

wow, lottsa good looking art in this thread. in the end decided to go with the pulp fiction look.


btw, still trying to figure out how to post this in the final entries page. . .

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

[Remton]

First time that I participated in such a challenge, great experience !
I' ll take more time to comment entries later, so many good works !

Good luck to all, and congratulations for those who finished their piece !

My final , General Svetlana Hatmanskaya :

http://img27.imageshack.us/img27/5346/dw4generalfinal800x600.jpg

[Innate]

Just another WIP. Just got back from a quick trip and now I'm going to try and finish it for Monday.

http://www.natehallinan.com/concept%20images/Parvula_Painting_02.jpg

http://groups.google.com/group/cg-goodness/attach/f63a01e3e147c0c7/Parvula_Painting_02.jpg?hl=en&part=4&view=1

[Didde]

thanks for all your comments i appreciate it very much. this i my first dw and it is super fun i vil be a littel better to coment on all the cool enteryes too day!

rhemrev (http://forums.cgsociety.org/member.php?u=66619) you ar totally right . the robot arm was not[/url] working but a soult that question with cutting it out. i like your general... general of the hoboesimages/icons/icon7.gif? love it!
[url="http://forums.cgsociety.org/member.php?u=128772"]DerrickSong (http://www.google.com/search?hl=da&lr=&client=firefox-a&rls=org.mozilla:da:official&ei=OEiqSZDgK4LV-AaS-7C3Ag&sa=X&oi=spell&resnum=0&ct=result&cd=1&q=working+but+a+soult+that+question+with+cutting+it+out.+i+like+your+general...+general+of+the+hoboesSmile%3F+love+it%21&spell=1) thanks. i like yours too maby you shut go a bit darker in your shadows?
regimon019 (http://forums.cgsociety.org/member.php?u=256715) i like the wooden mask/logo totally original. if he is human, then maby he's shoulders is a bit to vieth?

Art2 (http://forums.cgsociety.org/member.php?u=39660) looking godt. holdt good promis

[Jakkels]

Here's another W.I.P
still got some details to work on. not to sure about the background yet. any crits are welcome.

[WildBrew]

rhemrev: thank you, I'll try.
Remton: good work, I like it.

[Ferx]

Everybody, fantastic works !! Really cool updates and awesome final images!

WIP 6

http://i249.photobucket.com/albums/gg211/Ferx_images/General_FPS_DWIV_06c.jpg

[Nikolay]

How many, good works and ideas!

DerrickSong- Good work!
krypt-Great painting!
Remton- good final!
Art2- I like design helmet!
q3p- face looks good. !
Yes helmet of my character can be closed.[/url]
rhemrev- he he cool character!)
REKLAS- very interesting your new general! [url="http://forums.cgsociety.org/member.php?u=213983"] (http://forums.cgsociety.org/member.php?u=66619)
geikou -Great design!




Good luck to all!

[DerRoteBaron]

Hi here is my one step before final update of General Storm. I have some details and back to finish today and I will posted final Portrait.

Ferx nice general update!
Also awesome generals I see around here regards to all!

Ferx
DerRoteBaron - cool update ! Perhaps you need to open a bit the right arm to no confuse with the waist armor part, only a comment.

Comments are more than welcome Ferx. Yes I am sharing a same idea... will see.:wavey:

STORM 6
http://sites.google.com/site/milosupload/Home/Storm_Color_06.jpg

[naito]

paperclip: Thank you very much. And i love general poodly ....my favourite ;)

PeteS: yeah thought about that too. tried making the helmet looke more matt this time

BaronImpossible: Puhhh..... good to hear

madbot: hope i can make it in time :)

darkriddles: thanks man.

Vhase: looking really good.

ektho: man i love that general. awesome keep it up

Everyone: keep going awesomeness :buttrock:




So.... little update on my General.

Worked out the hemlet and the armor. Hope this is working.

Don't know if there are any major problems within the pic anymore. If you see please let me know.

And named him General Sarkon.

http://alpay.nokuku.de/War-General4.jpg

[adib]

Hi, here is my concept wip for 2D.Please tell me what you think.


http://img228.imageshack.us/img228/6703/2dgeneralwip10.jpg

[darkriddles]

>ROBOTTANK
I'm glad you liked her outfit. As for the logo, I was gonna remove it from the final image ; ) it's just been there since i started, was trying to think where'd be the best place to put the logo (and i was too lazy to take it off!) anyways Thanks for the comment! ;D

>Diguera
Yeah, I might put some more details into her ear later on. Thanks for the comment! ; )

>DerrickSong
hi, thanks for the comment. yeah i will try and give her claws; just wishing if i had enough time D; feel like crying!

>Ferx
hiya, your generals is coming up nicely! Are you going to give his sword some details? that'll be cool, but still i like your general and his friend! keep up! ;D and as for the contrast, yes definitely. hoping to clean up a.s.a.p.....

>Remton
I love the entire atmosphere of your image. is it.. raining? very beautiful piece ; )

>yakonusuke
Love his armour! looking very strong & awesome ; )

Sorry if I missed anyone.. also I'd love to comment more but for now...
must get back to work! I'm away tomorrow so must try and finish it today D;

Great work everyone! ;)

[klozz]

here is my concept wip for 2D

http://i611.photobucket.com/albums/tt199/donatario/GENERALWARS5.jpg

[wiFLP]

here he is - Jose Davila - general of the rebell army

http://img5.imageshack.us/img5/4564/josesketch.jpg

i'll post some progress later.

[paperclip]

So many stunning new ones popping up all the time! I'm enjoying following this thread- will comment on more length later, keep it up everyone!

(just one tiny shout out to airflow, you could try the colour balance tool to play around with colour schemes??)
naito:looking fantastic! The helmet needs some more texture though....use ref! thanks for your kind comments on my general poodly. :D

adib: I like it so far, it'd look good if the monster in the corner took up most of the canvas, make him really imposing and raahhrrr!

derrotebaron: Face is great, I'd crop him at the chest though and darken the background, give it more texture and darken around his edges, give a bit of a vignette effect? just an idea.

ferx: looking great! texture now, man!

Marlon: fantastic, fantastic. YOU MUST FINISH. It's crying out for that deep red cgsociety colour, but I know it's coming, I must be patient. Love the teeth!!

[ravensbane]

I suppose that's it ... :)



http://img7.imageshack.us/img7/4557/wargeneral47.jpg

[saint-max]

Hey Thanx for all the support :D i worked more on the face and the neck and i still need to fix some little things but so far so good, and yes i must find a cool name for my general :D

and for all of you keep up the good work :buttrock:
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3512/3319301324_cfab74db7e_o.jpg

[neobear]

here is my last one, and the final image.

Rhemrev > thanks I try it ! you are right =)

http://neobear.fr/image_cgtalk/commander_portal_final.jpg

[NavigatorJones]

Ye gads almost done O_O

Whoa MORE new entries (or did I miss something??) ?? Awsome :D

Looking amazing, people!

Almost finished this massive thing. THe file is so big now my comp is starting to crash LOL ugh xD Tomorrow its shadow and highlight touch ups, and more detail on the medals. Originally i was gonna make them be metal, but I found a picture of an old, obsidian scapel! And I thought - that's it, it fits better. XD

Ok, picture time.

http://i398.photobucket.com/albums/pp65/Fatassy/GeneralHalasCOLOUR_06.jpg

[ROBOTTANK]

saint-max; sic image dude! one of my favorites!

ravensbane; also one of my favorites, but you should cut in his neck a bit more to separate it from his chin.

[NavigatorJones]

I agree with ROBOTTANK XD Somehow i missed that, Saint-max.

I love his face, and the way he's looking up. It's awsome XD!

[Izuael]

Fourth wip. Getting there...
Flipping back and forth, going to add an oversized russian general hat next. :buttrock:
http://img22.imageshack.us/img22/4387/dw4mini12dwip4.jpg (http://img22.imageshack.us/my.php?image=dw4mini12dwip4.jpg)
http://img22.imageshack.us/img22/dw4mini12dwip4.jpg/1/w750.png (http://g.imageshack.us/img22/dw4mini12dwip4.jpg/1/)

[wiFLP]

as i promised
http://img111.imageshack.us/img111/3858/jose2copy.jpg

[ChaosShannon]

Just some final stages to my work and it will be done. CGSociety All the way.
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3523/3319412832_e898fb6ef1.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3304/3319412836_8508be5ea7.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3429/3319412842_5d5b832141.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3200/3319412838_a1ecd85efb.jpg

Big thanks to everyone share and helping each other out.

[gafana]

Last update before final image I think ;)


http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v634/gafana/DWIV/DW_001_5.jpg

Good Generals all !

wiFLP welcome aboard mate :) wish you luck

[xaeroaaa]

hi
so many good artworks here.
here is my 2nd & 3rd step work~:)

http://xs537.xs.to/xs537/09090/dw_4_9d_ii_copy__copy_copy942.jpg


http://xs137.xs.to/xs137/09090/dw_4_9d_iii126.jpg

[ravensbane]

ROBOTTANK, thanks for the advise ... that was something that i had in mind, however, now it is much better. Anyway, I still have to fix some details.

Hey, wiFLP, gafana nice to see some bulgarian faces around, and btw some amazing stuff is coming up, well done ! ... и разбира се пожелавам ви късмет :)

http://img123.imageshack.us/img123/4557/wargeneral47.jpg

[Zeoyn]

Hey everyone,

I am participating in the 3D challenge, but I can't resist at seeing what you guys are doing...and it's absolutelly amazing!!!
Congratulations, everyone!! It's jaw dropping!
:bowdown:
Good luck to all!

[wiFLP]

ravensbane, thanks for the support x) - като гледам и ти не изоставаш, много добре се получава.

[PeterBraeley]

Thanks for the comments guys, did some more touch ups just having some last colour adjustment to choose from before the final image.

http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_WOye0hKy7YU/SaqkE6AKAwI/AAAAAAAAAEQ/9KGNihoWqJk/s1600-h/final-mini+challenge+-+green.jpg
http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_WOye0hKy7YU/SaqkFMGHpeI/AAAAAAAAAEY/E9qxk_aPpr0/s1600-h/final-mini+challenge+-+orginal.jpg
http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_WOye0hKy7YU/SaqkFMMjUmI/AAAAAAAAAEg/5fNxpj3A3PE/s1600-h/final-mini+challenge+-+purple.jpg

What a ride...this challenge! GO CG!!

[krishna-fu]

rhemrev: like yours design,cute and cool pencil line

OKMER:you change the design,new one is cool.

cylstudio81:feeling evil style,nice~i like the dragon bone armor
Good Generals all ~


My General Bone Fang
new update

wip 7:


http://i662.photobucket.com/albums/uu350/krishnafu/bone8.jpg



later update maybe finlish.

[cylstudio81]

first of all a big thanks for all the supports I have been receiving,it really means a lots and it did helped me out big time. Rhemrev, it funny you mentioned that my rendering looks Japanese, to be honesst I never realized it until you said it heh, most of my collgeaues have been branding me as more Western then Eastern , never the less that was interesting to find out though. Oh yeah I did also tune the lighting , thanx for the advices ^__^. So here is err....might be my last update on the general, all C@C are welcome http://fc33.deviantart.com/fs45/f/2009/060/2/9/29501ca1900dabe3935dee25270e5882.jpg

[wiFLP]

before the final, maybe
http://img26.imageshack.us/img26/407/jose4.jpg

[j4Q]

tnx for comments! Your critique really help me.
next step will be work at medals , googles, and bg. ill hope have some free time tomorow to merge all in one.
http://www.sekocin.pl/kuba/gen_lestat4z5.jpg

[solblomma]

good job everyone!

j4Q: really impressive. the lighting from above really does much for that character.

krishna-fu: contrasty and exciting image! good luck!

ravensbane: yours is probably my new favourite :)

thank you for the comments.
as it is less than one day left and i am a long way from being done, i have started just executing weird ideas and wishing for the best :D

http://img299.imageshack.us/img299/7370/dangerclown.jpg

[geikou]

Wowee! Awesome stuff. Can't begin to comment on everyone's generals. ^^;

Quick morning update. Ugh, still a long way to go...

http://s23.photobucket.com/albums/b384/geikou/dw4minichallenge1_wip5.jpg

[OZOZOZ]

Hi! Thank you all for your replies.
This is my final image.
Good luck to all the entries!

[keree]

Hi everyone!

Here's my wip for the war general

http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_vFySS7XFUw4/Saq7sA5RTmI/AAAAAAAAAEU/QDCXbXL23cQ/s1600-h/portrait_dominance_war_wip_01.jpg

http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_vFySS7XFUw4/Saq7sA5RTmI/AAAAAAAAAEU/QDCXbXL23cQ/s1600-h/portrait_dominance_war_wip_01.jpg

Here's a color pass at this

http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_vFySS7XFUw4/SarvV9KnPTI/AAAAAAAAAEc/vgNSzWXl_9g/s1600-h/portrait_dominance_war_wip_02.jpg

Sorry if this is a duplicate, I was having trouble posting a new reply entry

here's another color pass with some drawing corrections, color corrections, and some detail hints

http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_vFySS7XFUw4/Sati7o8zzHI/AAAAAAAAAEk/T16qEOQqY5s/s1600-h/portrait_dominance_war_wip_03.jpg

[Sepulverture]

Thanks you guys for the critiques on this. It's beginning to come out more how I want it, but as previously stated parts of it are way over saturated. I discovered the color settings on my monitor were set funky, and was screwing with the contrast and saturation of everything, fixed it and was stunned!

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a330/sepulverture/GeneralGrigendaunt007copy.jpg

[adib]

Update with 2D work...


http://img166.imageshack.us/img166/3479/2dgeneralwip11.jpg

[OZOZOZ]

Please, help somebody! why i'm not allowed to upload an image no larger than 97 kb? why my image does not opened in full size here in the thread?

[adib]

Please, help somebody! why i'm not allowed to upload an image no larger than 97 kb? why my image does not opened in full size here in the thread?

You can posted on image hosting site and put the link here in the insert image
http://forums.cgsociety.org/images/editor/insertimage.gif
and show up.You l see!

Best!

[PeterBraeley]

What an experience this was... i can't believe i entered in on this still nervous about it haha...can't help it. This challenge has literally brought out the best work out of me and i wanna thank you guys for it...what a week!!

Here it is my final image General Ridder Aka "Wrath"

http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_WOye0hKy7YU/SarEjx-qkII/AAAAAAAAAEo/qVRgE-Jo6pI/s1600-h/finale-mini+challenge.jpg

[JeffZugale]

Trying again to upload my entry and progress so far... all images attached.

[neurolinked]

Too many Update, i'm very happy to join Dominance War with CGSociety

I've correct many error... Please comment to help me! I haven't a Graphic instruction, i want learn how to create impressive image :)

DerrickSong: I haven't forgot the ears, today i've try to draw it many time but i've fault... I resolved with an amputation :P

http://www.kientzproduction.com/Contest/Dominance4/Dominance5.jpg

[klozz]

Some WIPs to the contest

http://i611.photobucket.com/albums/tt199/donatario/GENERALWARS3.jpg
http://i611.photobucket.com/albums/tt199/donatario/GENERALWARS5.jpg
http://i611.photobucket.com/albums/tt199/donatario/GENERALWARS6.jpg

[regimon019]

here are my updates so far...
still need to work on some details and stuff...
almost done...

wip 06
http://i120.photobucket.com/albums/o165/regimon019/030109_minigeneral_wip06.jpg

wip 07
http://i120.photobucket.com/albums/o165/regimon019/030209_minigeneral_wip07.jpg

great new entries... CG society will rule this challenge! :)

[rawwad]

So many great new generals around here!
Art2, krypt, yakonusuke, krishna-fu, cylstudio81, yours stuff catch my eyes most (:

here is my final
http://img522.imageshack.us/img522/6463/generalkitrawwadcopy.jpg

[ersinerturk]

I'm not sure that i can finish it before the deadline :/
Anyway, fixed eyes, face and skin color a bit. also changed hat's shape.

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a373/altair4444/wip19.png

[CharlesVarenne]

Now this is silly I ifinish my second general. Both need minor tweaking but the overall is there. And now that I finish the 2nd one I don't know which one to choose.
I already asked you guys (thanks for feedback) and you told me the woman is better.
So you still prefer the number 2?
I like both so can't really choose...:cry::banghead:


1

http://www.charlesvarenne.com/Images/Drawings/General01_12.jpg

2
http://www.charlesvarenne.com/Images/Drawings/general02_15.jpg

[yakonusuke]

rawwad: Thanks! Yours coming along very cool as well!
solblomma: Cool character! But there's a lack of military I think... well ok its a wip , yet.

... but I'm missin okmer.... hmm



Ok , General Lev Bagry is ready for the war!

http://mokiji.de/mokiji/234901.a9027a5e58680fe36c0892b255846293.jpg

[g3p]

DerrickSong, thanks for the comments. I'm now working on the face and is thus the background and while I really have time to provide it. I thought this would be enough, but was appointed by you as an improvement, then it should be improved. Owe it to you, thank you.

Ferx, Oh yeah! I really forgot to work the track, thank you for reminding me of it, must have been asleep. But this is also provided. Your comments are very welcome, thanks.
Your image is finished?

Krypt, Indeed his face began to work now, but try to keep the same look, just want a new structure. Your image is very good, seems a movie poster:)

Klozz, Welcome man. Vai can finish in time? I hope so, the design and concept are very good.

Rupy, hehehe good like that. I'm trying to leave the face more ... evil XD

Nikolay, thx man. but face a new structure to be closer to the original concept, I hope you get better.

rawwad, its great idea! I loved the colors too. just think the face could have the same level of details that the laundry.

yakonusuke, brutal! congratulations

Thank you all for participating, I hope to answer is time and a significant contribution in this mini challenger with you.

I am now working on the new face and I really have time to return the issues you pointed out and finish the job well and height of the level required in an event like this.

you're welcome aa desire to comment and criticize, ok? this is very good.

http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u255/Pancho2099/wip09.jpg

[klozz]

Another WIP

http://i611.photobucket.com/albums/tt199/donatario/GENERALWARS7.jpg

[ektho]

Neurolinked: thanks! I like your general.
DerrickSong:I love style and color, very impressive!
GaeasHerald: very creative work.
G3p: your general is very good! I like the expression of your character.
Naito: I like his armour! very strong.
Cylstudio81 : your character...Oh yeah!

good luck everyone

[Samuraikuroi]

Howdy, Moi, Khush amadeed, Bonjour, Gamardjobat, Guten Tag, and Hello! Some more updates... Thanks for the uploading images help FERX! & DerrickSong!


http://i574.photobucket.com/albums/ss189/Samuraikuroi/General1.jpg

[j4Q]

yakonusuke : good pose and heroic character, reespect for fur You paining!

CharlesVarenne : i like much more first character, but woman as genertal is inviting idea.

ersinerturk : Your character looks really good but i think is too thin.

rawwad : nice palette and textured, is look like a general!

regimon019 : nice turn logo to good account.

klozz : hey! nice entry , i hope you fisnish at time. good luck

adib : your character looks danger! think you should work at shadows.

Sepulverture : keep going, your character looks promise.

keree: like your sketch, ill be waiting for more!

OZOZOZ : great work, very like your colors and style.

geikou : looks sweet! keep going

solblomma : lol, really funny and nice painted!

wiFLP : nice work!

cylstudio81 : intensive colors and agressive form looks really impressive.

krishna-fu : really good paining! very good!

ravensbane : nice pose and paining in bg, offcoutrs character is nice painted too, soooo general :-) respect for this relief!

xaeroaaa : intresting character! nice painting.

gafana : hey! nice combination space armor with steampunk ors somethink like that. greets!

ChaosShannon : good wip, show promise, i think you should work at background, more contraste.

Ferx :nice soft colors, dont knmow why but hi looks like jedi! :) nice one

naito : nice portrait! this greens looks awsome.

saint-max : really goooood character, and good painting! conggrats

krypt : Your work again smashed me! its great!

themickey : LOL !!! :) so funny!

Art2 : intresting character, good looking!

Ataulfo : goood portrait, so rare!

rhemrev : Cant wait your finall work! love your style.

darkriddles : so dark and deep! and sexy!

[WildBrew]

Final image.

http://img164.imageshack.us/img164/6721/generalportraitfinal.jpg (http://img164.imageshack.us/my.php?image=generalportraitfinal.jpg)

[keree]

Here's a pass at the color scheme

http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_vFySS7XFUw4/SarvV9KnPTI/AAAAAAAAAEc/vgNSzWXl_9g/s1600-h/portrait_dominance_war_wip_02.jpg

[Jsac]

Hello again guys ! Keep up the good work ! Lots of good final images, love'm all. I've modified the pose for my general, wasn't verry happy with it. Here's the next update :
http://i723.photobucket.com/albums/ww233/jsac_ro/prezentare2.jpg
http://i723.photobucket.com/albums/ww233/jsac_ro/alturs15mic.jpg

[greenpizza]

Well I think is done to me.
Great entries everyone and good luck!
http://i652.photobucket.com/albums/uu249/stridiggiostuffs/stridiggioDW4PREFinal.jpg
:wavey:

[Yone]

Things are looking a little better today.

Finalized the design of the armor. I'm not too happy with the originality of the character but at least he seems more like a general now.
The headset and facial tattoo I hope to complete by tomorrow. :arteest:

Lots of great work around the forum. Thanks to those who have left feedback! :thumbsup:

[madbot]

Here's my final. Brilliant work everybody!

[adib]

General T-Ghork final. Nice challenge.let the battle begin!:buttrock:

http://img172.imageshack.us/img172/6048/2dgeneralwip12.jpg

[ENBE]

Well done guys for bringing it to the other sites, looks like we have a pretty strong showing. Heres mine for what its worth, hopefully it strengthens the cgsociety legions..

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

[Yone]

Taking a break from my illustration.
Reviewing the deadline and leaving some feedback. :wavey:

Krypt: This is one of my favorite illustrations it almost looks like the cover from a film. Don’t change a thing your general is brilliant.

Ferx: Your general is looking good. Love the bird on his shoulder.

Naito: The face of your general is amazing. However the chest piece drops too far down the figure. He looks tiny for the size of the actual armor.

Sanit-Max – Love your work. keep it up!

Cylstudio81: Wow. Your general is looking amazing. Quite a change in the lighting from your initial drawings. I think you could use some more contrast around the edges of the helmet. Amazing work.

Rawwad: Great final piece.

[dazdays]

YIkes deadline is nearing and I find myself procastinating...
not sure if I'm gonan be able to finish ontime..but heres my concept anyway...

A nation built on a tree---the general.

http://i176.photobucket.com/albums/w170/dayz1219/dominancewar_treesketchcopy.jpg
http://i176.photobucket.com/albums/w170/dayz1219/dom-4-finalcopy2.jpg


gonna start thinking about colours and light...
c&c welcome!

[Diguera]

I can't work anymore, there's somethings that I want to modify but its done...
I hope you enjoy...

Thanks to you all...
http://i710.photobucket.com/albums/ww109/obastos/GeneralPortrait24.jpg?t=1235944855

[sadrack]

Hi

last update WIP next the final, all comments are welcome.

S.




http://www.neoanimacion.com/cg/cacique7.jpg

[OZOZOZ]

ENBE your work is one of the most impressive here!
(http://forums.cgsociety.org/member.php?u=314626)

[waracle]

First WIP: General [insert British-like name here].

I tried to get more like a gentleman general. I'm aware that the right arm looks weird and other stuff's still off too: Will fix tomorrow.
Comments would be very much appreciated.

http://img244.imageshack.us/img244/8734/gen1.th.jpg (http://img244.imageshack.us/my.php?image=gen1.jpg)

[darkknight]

Hey guys!

Thought I'd post another update even though it's been a week without information. I have more of an indepth progress report at the following URL:http://hungrypixel.co.uk/node/83

Let me know what you think,

Cheers,

darkknight.


http://forums.cgsociety.org/attachment.php?attachmentid=138953&stc=1

[neurolinked]

Hi Guy, i've added some detail, please comment! I'm trying to find the hair style :)

A: http://www.kientzproduction.com/Contest/Dominance4/Dominance6a.jpg
B:http://www.kientzproduction.com/Contest/Dominance4/Dominance6b.jpg

[j4Q]

http://www.sekocin.pl/kuba/gen_lestat4z7.jpg
almost done...

[neurolinked]

j4Q (http://forums.cgsociety.org/member.php?u=344364): good work, the jacket it's perfect :)
darkknight: Hurry the Deadlineis here !!

[ROBOTTANK]

Nuerolinked; you need to push the values more to create more depth, define the facial features, he could use bigger eyes, they look to small. He looks better bald. Also, look at where the neck ends at the bottom; it doesn't connect to his back, bring his left shoulder and back out more.. I would go with a red background, hope this helps..

[Izuael]

Fifth wip. I told you the hat was going to be oversized. :buttrock:
Soon done. Just going to squeeze in some more funny details.
http://img110.imageshack.us/img110/4142/dw4mini12dwip5.jpg (http://img110.imageshack.us/my.php?image=dw4mini12dwip5.jpg)
http://img110.imageshack.us/img110/dw4mini12dwip5.jpg/1/w750.png (http://g.imageshack.us/img110/dw4mini12dwip5.jpg/1/)

[Rupy]

Just looking at everyones work, makes me want to redo mine, sighs

ozozoz- love the final, turned out beautifully

enbe-definitely a stunning piece, hope you win this one, love the colors you have going in yours, I just saw your peice at gameartisian and wow

j4q- its turning out perfectly, i have to say you probabley have the best lighting in yours, beautiful work

look forward to seeing everyone in the main event!

cheers
Rupy

[Kuroart]

Everyone's is looking good.
neurolinked: I agree with robottank.
j4q: that's looking great.
izuael: that hat is awesome. Only thing I see is that I think his shoulders could be wider, but not necessary.

This is all I have now, so I really have to hurry.

[rhemrev]

Hey guys! I made it within the deadline, yay! :D Here's my final image, I hope you enjoy it! :D
http://www.rhemrev.com/blogspot/WarCommander_Final.jpg

I decided to put a really cheesy frame around it, which maybe stands on the nightstand of his proud mommy...:-D

I also decided to call him Junior, it seemed to fit him! :-)

What else...I decided to put the logo on his collar + on his hat, and also put a grain over the portrait to make it look a bit more 'worn'. I did have to rush the frame a bit, but I wanted it in there, as I thought it would add to the whole 'mommy is proud' backstory....:P

All comments welcome, and good luck to everyone still fighting the deadline! Hang in there, you are almost there! :-p

1 A.M. here, gotta catch some sleep now...at last! :-p

-Edwin

[LaSeraphica]

So, after agonizing over my character, I finally came up with this simple pose:

http://pic.leech.it/i/bd439/24c798d8dominancew.jpg

Still need to do the final tweaking and refining (here's hoping I can get it done tomorrow). I decided to limit myself and use mostly the colors of CGSociety to see how the image turns out. Feel free to constructively criticize.

I've been seeing a lot of great talent on this thread. Here's to everyone giving our best!

[Art2]

I didn't have much time today.
So, it's still not finished.

Bed time.. :scream:

http://www.marlonart.nl/web/DomWarIV/the-General04.jpg