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evil-santa ā Mechanical - 002 - Mantid
Published: 2007-07-08 12:30:41 +0000 UTC; Views: 2303; Favourites: 28; Downloads: 38
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"Here is something I was working on the other day in Photoshop the other day. Although I was rushed and stressed toward the end, I am happy enough with how it came out. Some of the perspective is a little funk, but I have not to time/inclination to revisit it at this point. I am always trying to refine and feel comfortable with digital techniques, and although my little brother didn't help matters by his constant irritating requests to play Oblivion, I will write this encounter off as positive."Josh Lee (c) 2007
4 - 6 hours, Photoshop CS2
EDIT - Level change to try and fix colours. It looks closer to the original on my computer - Improvement or not?
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I love big bug-like robots, and I admit that this one is one of my most favorite out here on dA.
Not only it's dynamic, but also the amount of details is enough to keep me staring for quite some time. Also the choice of colors is great - effect is wonderful with very limited palette.
This guy has been sitting on my wallpaper for a long time, and I don't think that anything will come to take him from there anytime soon
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Thanks for the kind words and the favourite. I am glad you enjoyed the design.
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Holy shit that's an awesome design... I love everything about it, the many segmented aspects on the abdomen and torso, the beautiful blue steam flowing from the shoulder thrusters, the frayed "wings", the reverse feet on the legs and especially all the segmented components of the "head" area... It's all very well shaded and the design itself is GREAT, quite unique with a futuristic design blended with an sort of Egyptian relic look, all while still feeling organic too.
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My designs are often the result of throwing various concepts into the mental melting pot and trying to reduce it to a harmonious mix. It is therefore always interesting for me to see what other people take/interpret from what I produce.Thanks for your comment and favourite.
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The concept of a mechanical glowing robo-bug is.. delicious. I love the fact you even included dangling tasslebits. Your scribbly style is full of wonderful textures. C8
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Tassels, banners and other fine decoration are always fun to include within the design process, regardless of functionality or purpose. The majority of this painting was simple round brush, as complex texture brushes lag my computer too much. I originally started out as a speedpaint and developed from there, so the texture is a plus, but not something I really think about much.
Thanks for your kind words and the fav on another painting of mine.
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this looks very panzerdragoon-like and still very unique. erm like PD-design lol.
if you dont mind, let me say it would have cool movement and a more logical body structure when you simply erase the thick legs on the ground .
btw I have drawn a creature with glowing spots too. glowing parts just rule right *wwooott*
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I'm not familiar with Panzerdragoon but thank you anyway. I didn'y really consider the movement of the mantid at the time when I was designing it, so I suppose that shows. As you said, the body structure would be more logical if limbs were moved around a bit. Thanks.
Glowing spots for the win!
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I love the erased bits at the end of the "cloak" nice effect
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Oooh, robot bug :3. He looks very sturdy, jah--not one to be taken lightly, Iām guessing? The vaporous glowing energy spots sure are nifty; kind of like the fabricy stuff along the back end, too [nice textured torn bits, there]. The shading is a little subtle, but I think it works well throughout. Nice work!
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After looking at some of Endling's work, I realised I did not utilize my eraser enough! Glowing energy spots are delicious candy it is true. Thanks for your comment and fav.
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looks like a big mechanical wasp
such a cute widdle face he has too 
all in all, its awesome jelly man
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Thanks mate. You are too kind.
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anytime, i love seeing your work
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Sweetness. You're imagination and skills never cease to bewilder me Joshy boy.
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YOU LIE!
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Love you Jen!
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aww, isnt he cute? i actually think this is well done, though i dont think you have ever drawn anything that i dont consider well done, i like the design on this one though and the wings which have a faded capelike effect (assuming thats what they are
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Ha ha, thank you for confidence in me Mike. To be honest I am not quite sure what the function of the red flowing 'cape' is, other than it is situated under the 'wingcase' of the mantid.
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i guess its to distract predators into pondering that very question
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Muchos cool concept, however I'm finding the thin spikes coming off the very very front legs a touch distracting from the form of the thing. Sorry to be a pain... I suppose everyone is entitled to an opinion... as long as its mine. ps I really like the shredded look on the cape/wings... v nice.
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When I started this picture I just threw down a silhouette and started to colour it. The spine shapes were orginally rogue paint lines that I incorporated into the design. It is my understanding that they fold back along the arm length as they can be unwieldy. I shall keep your suggestion in mind if I revisit the concept. Thanks
Question - Have you been going to the Wed Night Illustrators meetings? How are you finding them?
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Been snowed under last couple o' months so haven't been able to get along. Trying to revisit my portfolio at the moment so haven't even been going to life drawing much-sigh. Also my evenings til now have been largely consumed by a very cute drooling monster (ie my baby daughter), but Ive put a few new things up on DA so tell me what you think. PS have you heard about Smash?
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I keep meaning to give you some reasonable feedback/crit but I (insert excessive excuses here). Sorry about that. I will remedy it when I can. Where are you doing life drawing?
Smash? (googles) Sydney Anime convention?
Not even sure whether I am even being dragged down to Avcon.
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Nice work Josh 
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Plenty of tutorials around the place mate.
Check out this for example - [link]
+1 pimp point
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Very attractive, for a mechanoid anyway. Nicely blended colour palette. I see some liquefy there! Good use of it. Anytime I see white plate armour I think storm trooper, but it's different enough to get away from it. I'll give you some pics of similar beasty-pod vehicles I found that you'd like.
Great work Josh.
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Although I am not much of a liquefy fan, it achieved a result similar to what I wanted. I did originally start this concept as a speed paint, but as I spent more time developing the form and concept, the time strecthed out. Thanks mate
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Thanks for your comment. I didn't realise I hadn't watched you yet - fixed.
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Loving this piece. You have the organic-mech style down. And the coloruing technic is spot-on. Definite fave!
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I favour organic forms when designing mechanical things, whether they be weapons, creatures, airships or architecture. Thanks for the comment and fav.
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