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Louis-the-Hedgehog [2012-10-08 22:20:21 +0000 UTC]
Again, I wish more of Sonic was like this.
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LucrataNexarii In reply to Koekje [2010-10-17 18:01:28 +0000 UTC]
Greetings, Koekje.
I believe I can share your regard of not being entirely skilled at depicting architecture or rooms, especially on a scale like this where perspective is involved with large, curved structures and the proper effects thereof.
Thank you for your thoughts. Mostly my sketches are there to depict a situation which appears interesting, but in this case it was an attempt more to record (with some semblance of accuracy) the amount of detail and symbolism, as well as practicality, which would go into a formal chamber such as this. One widely used, including being the center of much arbitration over private and public matters, it would have to be reflective of the society which it governs and the common traits of the people associated with it. In a society saturated with many races, and a heavy leaning towards the arts and integration, it makes me wonder just what such spaces would appear like.
Thanks again, Koekje.
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Chris000 [2010-08-21 05:51:10 +0000 UTC]
I love how you gave a larger scope of things, expanding a universe and displaying it for us!
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Chris000 In reply to LucrataNexarii [2010-08-22 17:59:18 +0000 UTC]
Take your time. I am a man of patience. You can't rush art.
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VincentiusMatthew In reply to LucrataNexarii [2010-01-02 10:45:03 +0000 UTC]
they're so good ! and so detailed ! x x
you must be an excellent concept artist !!!
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VincentiusMatthew In reply to LucrataNexarii [2010-01-03 01:41:19 +0000 UTC]
^^ err, i don't really get it.. hahahah xD but okay ! xD you're welcome, Lucrata
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LucrataNexarii In reply to Crystal-Rosewing [2009-11-29 09:53:36 +0000 UTC]
Hmm? Greetings, CrystalShadow.
It is one matter to honor another for their ways or accomplishments, but it is another to react to them. I cannot say that I was ever one to accept praise, merely honor it's presence. In it being given, there is both the factor of respect, but also of another person benefitting from newfound spirit in looking at something inspiring, and resultantly dreaming for themselves. It is the latter I hope you possess in equal reflection to the choices and comment you have made.
So, the work is the work, and the image will be as it may. To be honest, it surprises me that people Favorite this 'mess' at all. I consider all of my sketches that way, earnestly - perhaps even paradoxically. There is not a work that I have done yet which satisfies me; they are simply experimental things, exercises, though of an extended sort. Meant to follow in the wake of books, they are posted/submitted regardless of their quality - that is my given curse and effort. Perhaps it is a good thing, else everything would end up in the Scrap pile.
Now then, in my efforts all I can do is hope foremost that I have enough time to see to this. Second, I can only watch myself develop and exeriment with my media. Traditional media at this point, yes, but digital will follow in time. We will see what occurs... It is the comments which I always value. They have their place in directing me as to what others enjoy and seek.
And so it is with you. If you marvel, then your dreams are what I see as good. If you are inspired, then what you create may become something I may one day look on with equal respect.
Thank you, CrystalShadow. Do take care of yourself.
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Fieruta [2009-10-01 19:36:16 +0000 UTC]
First of all, I must confess that I know next to nothing about the story, and I cannot tell which elements are entirely/mostly your own, never having actually played any of those games...
I simply love the overall effect of the picture - it shows how much skill, patience and planning have been put into it.
The architecture looks stunning, even for a "simplistic exercise", as you put it, although to be honest, it doesn't look like one to me! I admire your way of handling perspective, especially concerning the seats and the windows.
It sort of reminds me of the amphitheaters from uni, although we didn't have such a beautifully designed podium! I'm really fond of those ramps, and the structure of the podium itself.
I also like the way the two characters provide a sense of distance and size.
On the whole, the impression that this picture gives, to me at least, is that of a balanced, well organized and detailed depiction.
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Vhaanzeit [2009-09-21 21:26:08 +0000 UTC]
Perhaps you should try doing video game concept art, it seems like the sort of thing you would be perfect for. Your style would be very well suited for shooter and fighters.
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LucrataNexarii In reply to Vhaanzeit [2009-09-22 08:25:11 +0000 UTC]
Perhaps so, Vhaanzeit. It was an ambition which had crossed my mind a time ago, and has not since left. It would be a viable possibility, had I access to such areas of education, but at the time my current situation does not allow for that.... It does not keep one from aspiring, though.
As for the development of the work at large, I view my sketching, both in techniques and concept, as progressively sound, but technically underdeveloped and immature, in that sense. There is still much to be done.
Thank you for the comment, Vhaanzeit.
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LucrataNexarii In reply to Vhaanzeit [2009-09-27 18:56:32 +0000 UTC]
I cannot claim that I believe in an afterlife, per sé, but I do have a fascination with the modes of consciousness, and the layers of subtlety which comprise the elements of mind and adaptive reaction.
I have no active religion, but I consider myself somewhat spiritual and holistic. I respect the differing ways of other religions as best I can, and I often enjoy listening to the substance of other religions, as it is a fascinating topic both in abstract, and as a social activity. It is a part of the differences in the world, and among cultures and societies, and it clearly enriches one's experience of others' ways as a whole.
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LucrataNexarii In reply to Vhaanzeit [2009-09-28 08:10:03 +0000 UTC]
Heh. One is not to say that there is somehow a tangible divide between faith, reason, evidence, and belief. Surely everyone must stand at some junction of any or all of those elements of knowing the world, and I would be delighted to listen to any such stories you would have to elaborate on here, Vhaanzeit.
Please do explain?
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Vhaanzeit In reply to LucrataNexarii [2009-09-28 14:09:05 +0000 UTC]
Well not personal stories except one, I don't particularly want to mention it but it wasn't to do with me, however, I always look at documentaries that have professional people with professional equipment and attempt to read spirits in areas of high paranormal activity. They're interesting but some of the shows are "hammed" up but some are genuine.
I shall tell you one freaky story I heard though. I can't remember where I heard the story but I definitely remember it. There were these satanists that were doing some kind of ritual, but a lot of them get incredibly scared and started to hear noises and things started to move, however, one person remained in the room the whole night and later on his friends came to check on him and they found him stone, cold dead in the corner of the room. There was no evidence of drugs are weapons used to kill the person nor was there any sort of scars or signs of trauma in the dead person.
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LucrataNexarii In reply to Vhaanzeit [2009-09-29 06:38:27 +0000 UTC]
As complex as human life is, it is also equally frail and internally complex; that factor is multiplied countless times when applied interpersonally, and the steps in complexity run rampant after that categorization. I am never sure how to judge such stories, but as they stand, they have many sides which could be examined or viewed, discussed, and subjected to various tracks of conjecture.
You seem to have an enthusiasm for such notions. Can you explain further as to any matter of your choice? I am eager to hear.
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Vhaanzeit In reply to LucrataNexarii [2009-10-01 20:33:55 +0000 UTC]
Life is complicated, the shear aspect of braking it down properly and analyzing each part of a life is very difficult and perplexing "thing" to comprehend.
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MaRaMa-Artz [2009-09-16 19:21:42 +0000 UTC]
This is AMAZING! It's like concept art for a video game or movie. So much detail, so much thought put into it (and I do know how much thought)
You don't need anything else, this is enough for you to imagine the place for real. It is truly amazing. I envy your skills with architecture and how you put your visions into images to clearly and realistic.
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LucrataNexarii In reply to MaRaMa-Artz [2009-09-17 05:58:08 +0000 UTC]
I am grateful for what you say, Marama, but it clearly stands that I have plenty of reasearch and development to implement into this project of mine. In the end, it is a simple dualism: find what of the imagined world is not consistent, and through one's studies, one finds what best expands their views in directions they would not have considered. I don't wish to make a believable world, I simply wish for a world which is displayed as being consistent.
So, we will see where that goes in time. For now, I'd actually forgotten a whole section relating to the audience seating:
The backings behind the seats, from bottom to top, actually display the 'tiers' of the everyday world in the Acorn Kingdom. At the base is a representation of vegetation, or forest (the 'mural' extends around the room, later becoming grassland, and desert, then returning back to forest), the second level is abstracted mountains, foothills, and badlands. The third level contains clouds, and the uppermost level displays shiny blackness, and glittering beads: the night sky.
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LucrataNexarii In reply to xHollehhh [2009-09-16 10:00:32 +0000 UTC]
Heh, I see. Yes, one must work within their limits, but even then, I've seen basic sketches of such developed aesthetics here on DA; I have a vast and reflective sea of artistic, creative envy.
Patience is my only virtue in this, but through instilling as much intended detail as possible into just these basic concepts, I only hope that others will draw their own inspiration from the material (I understand the Sonic community is quite diverse, hesitant though I am to even dip so much as a toe in those waters, the introvert that I am ). The nature of the concept as a whole is rather obscure, but in it's foundations (SATam, and scholarly reading) there is plenty of amusement and potential - thus, it's a worthy vista which to enrich with ideas and art ... So far as life, time, and Murphy's and Sturgeon's Law will allow, of course.
Thanks again, xHollehhh!
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LucrataNexarii In reply to xHollehhh [2009-09-17 05:21:51 +0000 UTC]
I see, xHollehhh. You have my humble thanks for your messages of faith.
For the time, I have a long list of reading to see to; with each title, at least one sketch... So at this point, 60 sketches. That is plenty of time to expand one's views, technical skills, and organization. This project of mine doubles as a world-study... For each detail in the project, I have a desire to learn of all of the obscure things I would have otherwise not considered. It's quite difficult to write and draw relative to a character who is a malevolent, fascinating, genius.
Again, my thanks. Best of luck, and good health, to you equally.
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xHollehhh In reply to LucrataNexarii [2009-09-17 05:31:17 +0000 UTC]
It's good you've found a way to motivate yourself into progressing. Not only will you get better, but your portfolio will be enormous. :]
You're very welcome. ^__^ and of course, likewise to you. :] I'm going to watch you, I want to see more of your sketches. :]
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xHollehhh In reply to LucrataNexarii [2009-09-17 05:50:11 +0000 UTC]
You're very welcome. ^__^
ahhh, I wish you luck with that, hahaha. x] I'll check out your updates too. ^__^
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