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Published: 2010-09-17 07:19:30 +0000 UTC; Views: 22041; Favourites: 756; Downloads: 410
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More folio work, and most likely going on my 1st set of business cards.A character i've been developing since high-school for an old mecha idea; this is the 10th or so time i've re-designed it.
Ugh, can't believe how much time i spent on this. maybe i should give speed paints a go.
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Wat the?!? i got a DD!?!?! WOAH...thanks for the support guys, it is very much appreciated!!
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oh, hey, this got a DD! and i was just looking at it again, haha.
well-deserved, man.
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lol, thnx dude! i still feel a bit unworthy of it since i haven't been uploading anything in awhile, but i still appreciate the support from everyone 
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I simply love the details and the concept of this creature. Amazingly done!
I want to see him moving so badly!
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I am confused is it a sentient machine powered by organisms or is it merely a suit that is operated from the inside or is it a sentient suit that needs a biological host to move, like the movie star kid?
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A combination of the first and last one, tho it's not a suit. it's a living machine that fuses with organic beings to heighten its senses/abilities...sumthin like that. i just haven't really figured out how it fuses with other things yet :s
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reminds me about Tsutomu Nihei artwork
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mmmm, i've been hearing ppl mention him quite a bit. i've never heard of him until they did 
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its so nice, man!
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Many thanks dude!
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Nice shading of the armor
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Cheers dude! glad u like it
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Thank u!!! i think i sorta understand wat u just said
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I can feel my blood running cold when i imagine this creature alive. Great work!
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This is wonderful...it reminds me of Keith Thompson and Tsutomu Nihei's design combined. But meatier and grittier.
If I can suggest something... it would be to make the background more subtle so it doesn't steal the focus away from the stunning design.
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Holy snap! it's u!!! ur stuff's awesome! thank u! a more subtle background? i can give it a go...tho i do have this thing where i don't like touching old work. is it just me or do most other artists feel the same way about their older stuff?
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Do whatever makes you happy
As for the subtle background, I can see why that amped-up background helps the image as an 'illustration', and I'm not saying lose it completely and make it like one of those clean-cut, no-frills concept shots of characters.. but tone it down a tad so your main element doesn't need to fight for attention with all that neon blue. Maybe even reduce the rim lighting because it does visually flatten out your volumes and emphasises the silhouette... because what you should strive to achieve is a nice balance of both silhouette AND detail. Not have them in visual conflict with each other.
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Woah, that's a very good point. i've never really thought about it that way. usually i see a lot of artists emphasize silhouettes in their character designs, tho i've prolly read them wrong cos they tend to do that when they're still in the early stages of designing. but finding a balance sounds like a great idea! many thanks for the tips Mr Ukitakumuki!
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This is amazing. I've tried to make a mech myself, but I'm not skilled in that area... yet.
An just because. [link]
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Thanks man! u can always try something simple i guess. like the megaman characters! unless that's not ur thing...
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Eh, I tried a reverse joint mech from Armored Core for Answer. I couldn't get the body done. The legs weren't half bad though!
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Oh man...the Armored Core mecha are really well done, especially their 3d game models. so much detail...
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I know! I absolutely love Armored Core! Best mecha game I've ever played.
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jeeez, looks so real.. it really looks like you photographed an action figure..
I mean not that it doesn't look like real metal, but it immediately makes me think of that metallic plastic they'd use in awesome action figures.
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lol, thanks dude! really tho? i'm shocked
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Dude thats stinking amazing
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Thank u dude! metal's fun to mess with lighting. u don't have to make it 100% accurate either 
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Ooo maybe I should play around with something shiny xD
thanks fer the tip
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I would say something along the lines of "this is amazing and awesome, here's my critique" but seeing as you've got many comments and favs I won't burden you
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lol, you sir are too kind. too kind.
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sweet robo dude. the texture is great, he looks battle worn for sure
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