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Drew this at the Metropolitan Museum of Art here in New York City a few years back. Was just a pencil and pen study in my sketch book from these beautiful sets of plate armor. The one on the left was from a German jousting set and the darker gauntlets and arms on the right are 16th Century Italian steel I believe.If you're a fan of fantasy and such like me, definitely pay a visit to your local museums and sit around drawing and admiring the sculptures, armors, weapons, and art from all over the world. You'll be inspired up the wazzooo! Hell, if you're an ARTIST period..get your asses over to your local museum at least 1 time in your life....jeez..
BTW, I'm not a fan of MoMa, the Museum of Moder Art. I'm not bashing Picasso's generation of artist...but you know....I'm not a big fan of paint splats and logs of wood wrapped with barbwire >_< but thats just me.
If you're a fan of that "stuff" visit a modern art exhibit near you as well.
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Nice Work! Would you mind if you let me use this for my book?
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Nice Work! Would you mind if you let me use this for my book?
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Oh my god I love this picture so much, I love all plate armor so much, I get a (almost) non sexual boner each time I look at a suit or pieces of a suit (XD i know, unnatural obsession) I would critique this, but it would TOO biased, thank you for making this
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Lol, unnatural obsession indeed! BUT, understandable. I loves me a nice set of armor to look at myself.
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This is really cool, I'm digging the details and separate sample pieces of the armor.
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Thanks, but no one to thank but the original smiths for this fine piece of craftsmanship. I merely just observed and tried to interpret as best as I could on paper.
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This'll come in handy
I like how you did the varying pencil shades to create a metal/shiny effect
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Hahah 
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Nice armor! Dude you can draw! (btw, those pauldrons you draw, there right from my armor o.o!)
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Hahah thanks man, but it was the armor that did all the work. I was merely admiring and interpreting it onto my sketch book.
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A little rough, but still good
You don't see many fantasy artists that bother to draw REALISTIC armor, not that crap people usuallly put out that is totally unpractical. Great job
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Unpractical,yes, but they're totally like awesome cool looking though! Like breast holders, booty metal shorts, and 2ft horns on shoulder pads on plate armor is totally awesome though!
Well, seriously, their is an extent that I'd find "fantasy" armor "entertaining" before it just annoys me on how ridiculous and unpractical it is in actually not being able to "protect" the user. Oh, well, we can't win them all.
By the way I hope this armor was realistic enough, I did sit in front of it at the museum to draw it.
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very nice study! you picked up the details very well and gave a nice render of the metalic texture.
as for modern art, I'm not a big fan either, but I don't hate it. I think some things are interesting, but there is a lot of overrated pieces.
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Thank you and yeah, modern art escapes me. I can't conceive or see what these people see in a piece of plywood covered with bird droppings and barb wire. 
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Some of the dating might be slightly off, but that's alright.
Pretty damn impressive drawing, though.
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The dates were what the Metropolitan Museum of Art had next to the armor displays, so I'm pretty sure they're accurate. That or you can take it up with the curators at the museum here in NYC.
Was great fun drawing them because I love rendering out armor. Must find time for another trip up there to sit and draw them again.
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Well, I sorta study that kinda stuff for linving, and I have had my fair share of armours. Besides that, I'd be a little sceptical about medieval/renesance armours in an American museum (no offense). Not that the dates are completely off their head, but I would re-check them.
Did the text in the museum say from what Italian city the armour was from? Venitean and Milanese armours were quite diffirent, y'see.
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I believe the tag only stated Italian and the date, but like I said I might be making another trip up there again. Maybe I'll take a picture of the tag this time and ask one of the museum curators about the date and origin. I just hope they don't think I'm stealing it.
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I'd be delighted to know what you'll find out.
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hey could you draw some other armors from medieval period, since this one looks
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Glad you liked them enough to ask for more though.
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I like the detail and I agree when you say that people should visit their local museum .
Btw im a big fan of fantasy too
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Thank you very much for the comment. These days, its for sure, most people prefer the tv or internet for everything. People just don't head outside anymore, and the museum is definitely one of those places less frequented now.
Once the weather warms up here in NYC, I'll head off to the parks and such and do some on scene drawings. Heck, I'll get sunshine, fresh air, and a chance to stop working at home.
By the way, go fantasy!
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Yeah . I really like medieval fantasies and i dont strick myself only to the things i see on tv etc, I love to visit castles for example , whitch give briliant ideas and help me improve my skills
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Castles you say? Hmm, wish I had a real medieval castle around my parts. Replicas don't really count either I say.
I do agree though, visiting and seeing things do inspire great visuals in ones imagination. That's why I love going on scene to a location that correlates to one's subject matter, even if slight.
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Yes well , beeing from northern Portugal , I have a vast amount of castles to visit at my disposal ... Luckely these castles ,normaly have expositions of armor and weapons one can enjoy.
Obviously I only take notes and details from architectual elements or design aspects on armor , that later I will try too fuse in with my drawings , so that the Fantasy world im creating , doesnt lose contact with reality , you know ? I hate to see those armors that look marvelouse , all ornamented with all kinds of things but do not serve for their initial purpouse ... to protect the body ...
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Well yes armor was and is meant to protect the body. However, due to the fact that many royalty never really go into the battlefield...ornamental or ceremonial armor was always a way of "showing" off ones prowess, so to speak.
Would be funny to see a golden plate wearing prince fighting on the battlefield.
You're lucky to be in Portugal, it has history at least, not like the U.S.A. We're a pretty young country..sibling to be exact, when compared to the great civilizations in Asia, South America, Middle East, and Europe. Ah well, can't win them all right?
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Yeah I think so . The U.S.A. has ... 200 years of history I think ...
The bad thing in Portugal is that , not many focus on our history , and its preservation ... but iยดve been to other countries on Europe and they have much more care with their past . Not only with pieces on museums , but with the streets , the old houses , the core of the old city . They have so much respect with themselves ... that doesnt happen here in Portugal ... Most of the historical streets and squares arent preserved nor at least respected ...
Btw ive been seeing your deviantions and congrats man ! They are really good
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Yeah, preserving the past is just as important as focusing on advancing into the future I say. Sad to let ones own rich history rot and decay over time. For shame indeed if that's how a country deals with its history.
Thanks for comment and watch as well. Now, shouldn't you be drawing?
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Ahah , I draw all the time !
Isnt it late there in the U.S.A. ?
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Well not really, its afternoon only. Portugal is what, 3-4 hours ahead of eastern time?
Oh, and yes, drawing all the time you say? Hmm, you better, or I'm gonna have to get green, mean, and angry!
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XD
oh yeah , i thought it was 12 hour diference ...
And what about you ? I bet you've been drawing all this time !
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Well you are only but a mere ocean away. How can that be 12 hours?! Lol
Yesh, I've been drawing all this time, teaching, and drawing while I'm commuting, and drawing again after dinner. Then when I wake up, I'll draw some more....wow...I wonder what I'll end up doing the day after that? Hmmm..makes me wonder..
Drawing!
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Eh , drawing make the world go arround for us
I really was born drawing and i dont see myself doing anything else. I hope some day i'll be able to do comics , and live out of them ... But only time will tell of my destiny ...
Until then its practice , practice , practice
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Yup, I've been drawing since I can remember, and I can remember a lot of things from my childhood. The earliest I can remember drawing was when I was about 4 years old. I've not stopped since then, and I'm aiming as high as I can.
Dreamers often see things in their own little world and I will gladly admit I'm a dreamer. However, its one thing to dream and its another to bring those dreams to reality. I do hope you are able to obtain what you seek in your future.
We all have to make what we want, ours. Merely wanting something and making it yours are two different things. Too many people think just because they want it, they deserve to have it. Nope, that isn't happening.
Just keep practicing, everyday. A career in the art field isn't work or a career. It's a lifestyle.
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No doubt . Iยดm a student in a Art field in a high school , and im sometimes amazed at the people who are in the same class that i am , and dont have no abilities ! Neither on drawing or painting or whatever ... their argument to my question " Why are you in a Art field if you dont have no abilities to suport it ? "
Their answear : " Oh , i just felt art would be fun " ...
These people insult me in a way . Im not in a Art area to play arround ... they are ! and they sometimes want to learn from me , and sort of , steal all the techniques I learn by my own , and for the record , am still learning , and will for a long time ... But , I dont know if you are of the same opinion but , i beleve that some people are born talented , and some arent . But those who are talented , and do not work on their talent , will never surpass that title . However , there are people who harent talented , but work ... obviously those ones will never achieve the level of a talented working person ...
My point is , that my classmates , arent neither talented , neither working people ! and they question themselves ," Why arent we having good grades ? "
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Some people feel art is a gift, while others think its a trade skill or something you can simply learn and get good at. I'm from the school of thought that it's a little bit of both, just like you mentioned.
1) Being born with artistic ability makes you 50% already, if you work hard and practice and hone in your skills, you'll be at "YOUR" 100%. It may not be the best art, but its your best.
2) Being born with artistic ability..but you just let it waste and rot, and you're too damn lazy to practice or to learn. Result is that you'll always just be 50%.
3) Born with no talent, but you work your ass off learning and trying. You'll likely break the 50% marker and hit between 65%-75%.
4) Born with no talent, but you think you have talent and you think you're trying..but you're really not. You'll get no where anytime soon. You'll be lucky if anyone even thinks you can even pick up a paint brush to paint a fence.
That being said, this world has way too many wanna be's. It's just the way the world works now. People do what they like, even if it's not right for them..but then if you tell them this..they'll say " Who are you to judge my abilities? Art is limitless and boundless, and everyone has the right to be an artist." That being somewhat true...but....BUT!!! Art has limits, borders, and placements for everyone who thinks they are one. We have the amateurs, the wanna be's, the pro's, the fakers, and the masters.
I don't even want to get into the discussion of art usually...it just ends up boiling over into a big argument when I do discuss it among my peers. Art is fun, you can make money out of doing it, and it can be a career. Some people are just too confused or lack any ability to figure things out and just assume. Oh well, you just do what you got to do and let it end at that. You'll know when it boils down to the end.
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Exactly ...
Im am amazed ... you are one of the few persons I know that shares the same line of thought
Well , it was quite refreshing to talk to you , and i think now you deviantion is full of comments from this conversation.
Personaly , i find your drawings very good and hope you keep up the good work ! I'll be watching your page for any other news
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Nicework exceptional use of detail in the straps and supports A++ for sure
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Well, I can't take much credit. I'll leave it to the original smiths and artisans responsible for crafting this fine suit of armor to take the majority of the credit. All I did was stand, observe and scribble it on sketch book.
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Those that do or appreciate "modern" art probably see things that most us cannot. Most of it is way over my head, but there are a few that I like.
Anyways, I like the rendering of the armour and an the details put into the joints and other parts.
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Ugh, yeah talk about over ones head indeed. More like wanting to be better than the average person for "appreciating" something that others obviously can't see or isn't there to begin with. Most of those artsy farty people have no idea what they're talking about most of the time. Which makes it worse when they tell you what you "DON'T" see.
Anyways though, bag of wind aside, thanks for dropping by!
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