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Naph
13-01-2008, 03:36 PM
Recently building my port folio and my art style. Here's some drawings I did for other people, kind of like their personality in a simple stick figure.

http://img505.imageshack.us/img505/1204/personwf9.jpg
http://img339.imageshack.us/img339/9273/realityrv2.jpg
http://img525.imageshack.us/img525/4926/radzdu8.jpg
http://img247.imageshack.us/img247/4350/radzandgf2nl0.jpg

These are all done by a mouse, since I can't afford a palette on my 16 year old salary :(
I also did this for my mother's birthday; which she was quite impressed of.

http://img258.imageshack.us/img258/1847/birthdaycardza2.jpg

Any crits to be had, challenges? I'd love the feed back of course.

These are my absolute first try at digital drawing, and I can say I'm enjoying it -A LOT-.
nurizeko
13-01-2008, 04:06 PM
Interesting....
Kaptain H
13-01-2008, 04:39 PM
Your style's really unique. I kept thinking it would be really suited to some kind of illustration purpose like greeting cards, and then after seeing the birthday drawing for your mom....I still think so.

The only suggestion I can offer is that the drawings might look a little more lively if you brought in more complementary colors when you do your shading. It's sort of apparent in the third drawing, where the highlights and shadows look to be just black and white, or maybe some dodge/burning (which I don't reccommend.) The drawings are pretty simplistic, so by using yellows, dark reds and purple colors to shade, I could see it being more eye-catching.
Naph
13-01-2008, 11:51 PM
Yeah, I'm usually shading with a 9% opacity and running through like water colour. I was looking at your artwork last night Kaptain H, (Which is really good), and it's really apparent in your Rosaline picture you take on the more harder colour, oil tone look. Don't get me wrong, I would love to try the harder colours. But I'm not the one to experiment with my art, just ask my art teacher D:

Any suggestions how to, I'm currently using photoshop as well.
baron insig
14-01-2008, 09:40 PM
really cool style, really bold, and stands out!
Qonfused
14-01-2008, 10:11 PM
I agree. You really stand out, which I would assume would be the hardest part for an artist.
Naph
27-01-2008, 05:45 AM
http://img178.imageshack.us/img178/5176/lucyfs3.jpg
First tablet drawing, this things quite tricky, but I think I have the hang of it.
Sulkdodds
27-01-2008, 05:57 AM
Spy!!
soulslicer
27-01-2008, 08:37 AM
Wow, naph, great drawings!
Pesmerga
27-01-2008, 08:45 AM
Great symbolism.
Naph
27-01-2008, 08:51 AM
Wow, naph, great drawings!

Thanks :D
Qonfused
27-01-2008, 08:56 AM
That last one is awesome.
Naph
31-01-2008, 09:08 AM
http://img263.imageshack.us/img263/8049/miragens3.jpg

A WIP I'm working on.
Isn't much, but enough to keep this thread alive ;D

The shadows may look weird, just picture it with a black background which it should have ;D
Sulkdodds
31-01-2008, 09:48 AM
omg I just realised where your avatar is from. I love you.
Naph
31-01-2008, 12:22 PM
omg I just realised where your avatar is from. I love you.

Yay, Love from a moderator! :3
chimpmunk
31-01-2008, 06:26 PM
I like it lots,

but since you're looking for more constructive comments, I'd say that maybe your work is a little too minimalist, I'd try to add more elements and more work.
But it's just a little weakness, your work is cool. Do you have a website?
Druckles
31-01-2008, 09:26 PM
Woah! I totally didn't recognise your avatar until I looked at it again :O
Naph
31-01-2008, 10:44 PM
Do you have a website?
No :o

Thanks for the constructive comment :D I've only just started with these, drawing for a month on the computer, but for a life time away from it.
Admirion Black
01-02-2008, 02:39 PM
WOW fantastic artwork.

There really are striking..great stuff.

:cheers:
Zephos
01-02-2008, 02:58 PM
Yay, Love from a moderator! :3

Classy edit.
Naph
08-02-2008, 07:38 AM
Classy edit.

Classy post.
Naph
10-02-2008, 10:21 AM
http://img120.imageshack.us/img120/5244/lolbackmeupnt2.jpg

The front page for Austopia.
Jintor
10-02-2008, 01:04 PM
Delicious, though I think there's something slightly off about putting the dude there.
Naph
10-02-2008, 01:27 PM
I noticed it was odd before, but I'm pretty sure it's because the way he's weaved into the banners :>
Naph
11-02-2008, 10:57 AM
http://img517.imageshack.us/img517/646/farthingfoxej4.jpg

>_>
<_<
Druckles
11-02-2008, 02:04 PM
:O

It's um... something... with something... which I remember... from oh so many years ago!

:O
Naph
12-02-2008, 08:57 AM
http://img135.imageshack.us/img135/7764/waitingzy8.jpg

In before Valentines day.
Druckles
12-02-2008, 12:47 PM
Farthing Wood...?
Naph
12-02-2008, 12:48 PM
Farthing Wood...?

Spot on.
Druckles
12-02-2008, 01:15 PM
Spot on.

:O I knew I recognised the bastard!

My... that takes me back.
Naph
13-02-2008, 02:16 PM
http://img340.imageshack.us/img340/907/foxstripvs2.jpg

Inside joke... only Zephos would get the real meaning. :P
neptuneuk
13-02-2008, 05:17 PM
You should be one of those people that design shitty overpriced birthday cards and the likes. :P
Pesmerga
13-02-2008, 06:53 PM
Except they'd be AWESOME and I'd buy it.
Naph
15-02-2008, 03:40 PM
Who knows, I may never need to touch a tablet again in my career.
Graphic Design is a bloody broad choice.
Naph
20-02-2008, 11:32 AM
http://img205.imageshack.us/img205/4049/brackxs3.jpg

Sketch during class.
Pinkle
20-02-2008, 11:41 AM
He could be gman's brother! :B
Naph
20-02-2008, 02:29 PM
http://img137.imageshack.us/img137/5340/jacksongm5.jpg

<3
Naph
24-02-2008, 11:07 PM
http://austopia.net/naph/Random/Photo5.jpg
Naph
29-02-2008, 08:31 AM
http://img170.imageshack.us/img170/9388/timmy2smallsg5.jpg

le more.
Zephos
29-02-2008, 08:36 AM
I contribetted.
Naph
01-03-2008, 04:30 AM
http://fc05.deviantart.com/fs28/f/2008/060/8/a/MissMira_by_Naphhy.jpg
Naph
07-03-2008, 03:49 PM
http://fc01.deviantart.com/fs25/f/2008/067/1/7/Misty_Bog___Spyro_by_Naphhy.jpg
Kudos to a good game.
This one I took my time on, total of 5 hours.
Kaptain H
07-03-2008, 04:59 PM
I don't know butt about Spyro the dragon, and that's a super-nice drawing. I think it's the color scheme that makes it stand out. Your stick figure cartoony ones also have a really nice appeal, they're more detailed than they look at first glance. Though I wish you'd have used the pen tool or zoom to get the outlines more smooth with these two. They're the only ones where I find the shaky lines distracting.
http://img170.imageshack.us/img170/9388/timmy2smallsg5.jpg
http://fc05.deviantart.com/fs28/f/2008/060/8/a/MissMira_by_Naphhy.jpg
Druckles
07-03-2008, 05:48 PM
I notice your lines are slightly wobbly. It's evident in Spyro too. It's an awesome drawing, but it detracts from the picture considerably. Basically what Kaptain H said. Smoothing out your lines will improve your drawings no end.

Edit: You didn't copy-paste the reflection, did you? :/
Naph
08-03-2008, 03:58 AM
I notice your lines are slightly wobbly. It's evident in Spyro too. It's an awesome drawing, but it detracts from the picture considerably. Basically what Kaptain H said. Smoothing out your lines will improve your drawings no end.

Edit: You didn't copy-paste the reflection, did you? :/

Bits of it i did.

But I can probably say the wobbliness is due to my VERY LARGE tablet? or the fact I'm just a beginner :P

Dimensions are 30x30cm with a thickness of 1cm D:
As I probably said to some, it's a $60 cheapo made for Windows Me.

But the Timmy and Mira pictures, I used the same sketch I had for the outline :x
There for the Austopia album I'm making, personalities on paper for the forum. So yeah, not so much the quality of work they're after, it's the quirkiness that immerses their internet personality. :P

Also I'm saving for Illustrator since it seems to be a better alternative for this type of work.
Druckles
08-03-2008, 04:18 AM
Just zoom in on your lines when they're done and clean them up a bit ;)

The ctrl+ +/- feature is invaluable
ktimekiller
08-03-2008, 06:17 AM
hm very unique
Naph
14-03-2008, 12:08 PM
http://fc02.deviantart.com/fs29/f/2008/074/4/1/412185a509a82d67.jpg
Title, nothing special.
nurizeko
14-03-2008, 09:05 PM
Nice style, good artz.

Top stuff. :)
Naph
19-03-2008, 02:46 PM
http://img254.imageshack.us/img254/3969/contestzt4.png
Contest entry, WIP.
Missed a couple of pupils, pink things under the eyes etc.

At the top where they're all looking up will be a tooth getting scrubbed by a toothbrush or something.
Naph
21-03-2008, 02:43 PM
http://img523.imageshack.us/img523/1636/journeyut2.jpg

Same contest, this one is my second entry. WIP.

After I complete the two I'll have to decide which one to enter.
Naph
22-03-2008, 05:13 AM
http://naphhy.deviantart.com/art/Forrader-Band-Logo-80650688
My first paid job :>
Qonfused
22-03-2008, 05:26 AM
The logo's great as well as the orange Diglett things. Really great stuff.
Vegeta897
22-03-2008, 05:28 AM
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Great pic, nice work.
Naph
22-03-2008, 05:29 AM
The logo's great as well as the orange Diglett things. Really great stuff.

:D

Everyone who see's it says Diglet.

edit:// Vegeta just proved my point :D

Thanks guys :>
Pinkle
22-03-2008, 07:15 AM
Actually, the "Diglett" things reminded me of Loco Roco! <3 <3 <3 Great stuff. :3
Naph
22-03-2008, 11:03 AM
http://img151.imageshack.us/img151/1276/journey2vx3.jpg

Made a start on a new brush setting.
I was trying all today to get a good style, I finally found one.
I'll be redoing the fox with the same style :>

Please comment on the process on this cause it will be used in a competition :D

This has no reference picture, so it's going to take a fair bit :P
nurizeko
22-03-2008, 03:47 PM
DIGLETT DIGLETT DIGLETT DIGLETT DIGLETT DIGLETT DIGLETT DIGLETT DIGLETT DIGLETT DIGLETT DIGLETT DIGLETT DIGLETT DIGLETT DIGLETT DIGLETT DIGLETT DIGLETT DIGLETT DIGLETT DIGLETT DIGLETT DIGLETT DIGLETT DIGLETT DIGLETT DIGLETT DIGLETT DIGLETT DIGLETT DIGLETT DIGLETT DIGLETT DIGLETT DIGLETT DIGLETT DIGLETT DIGLETT PISSED OFF GREEN PEA DIGLETT DIGLETT DIGLETT DIGLETT DIGLETT DIGLETT DIGLETT DIGLETT DIGLETT DIGLETT DIGLETT DIGLETT DIGLETT DIGLETT DIGLETT DIGLETT DIGLETT DIGLETT DIGLETT DIGLETT DIGLETT DIGLETT DIGLETT DIGLETT DIGLETT DIGLETT DIGLETT DIGLETT DIGLETT DIGLETT DIGLETT DIGLETT DIGLETT DIGLETT DIGLETT DIGLETT DIGLETT DIGLETT DIGLETT


Great pic, nice work.

This.



Nice foxy WIP.

Is i based off of Farthig Wood or whatever it was called?.

I watched that when I was little.

It was teh sadz faice. :<
Naph
22-03-2008, 11:55 PM
Is i based off of Farthig Wood or whatever it was called?.


I didn't have Farthing in mind when I thought up the concept but it may have influenced it :P
Naph
23-03-2008, 01:27 PM
http://fc05.deviantart.com/fs27/f/2008/083/1/e/Le_yet_another_WIP_by_Naphhy.jpg
I think it's time for another update.

The tree on an angle is leaning INTO the tree, I'll have to remove bottom of the trunk, sit it so it's behind the other tree.
Wanted Bob
23-03-2008, 02:31 PM
Man, that is a nice looking WIP :D
I wish I could draw like some of you guys here :(
Naph
25-03-2008, 02:06 PM
http://fc01.deviantart.com/fs26/i/2008/085/2/5/Journey_by_Naphhy.jpg
Le Done
Naph
07-04-2008, 01:42 AM
Tablet pen broke :< Won't be getting one for a fair bit of time.
VirusType2
07-04-2008, 02:28 AM
http://fc01.deviantart.com/fs26/i/2008/085/2/5/Journey_by_Naphhy.jpg
Le Done

Oh man, Naph. That is excellent. You used a tablet for this? I guess I want a tablet now.


If you reallly want critisism, since you did it on a computer you can edit it...

the tree stump coloring looks just a little suspicious. Only 16... You might take a look at some tree stump pictures from google images. You might remove the tree stump, I find it incredibly distracting being at the center of the photo.

The fox rear leg (especially) is kind of sharp, or something. Though, I guess foxes aren't' that furry. I can't tell you how much I love the light coming in through the trees and everything. This is just my kind of art. Love it.


I liked your stick figures too. The fisherman needs a shadow though. I liked the colors of everything.

One reason I hate drawing is because you have to spend all that time drawing arms and legs and details on them. The stick figure idea completely bypasses that. That's an excellent idea. I find it boring drawing the rest myself. I just want to get the face and the pose.
Naph
07-04-2008, 04:08 AM
Oh man, Naph. That is excellent. You used a tablet for this? I guess I want a tablet now.


If you reallly want critisism, since you did it on a computer you can edit it...

the tree stump coloring looks just a little suspicious. Only 16... You might take a look at some tree stump pictures from google images. You might remove the tree stump, I find it incredibly distracting being at the center of the photo.

The fox rear leg (especially) is kind of sharp, or something. Though, I guess foxes aren't' that furry. I can't tell you how much I love the light coming in through the trees and everything. This is just my kind of art. Love it.


I liked your stick figures too. The fisherman needs a shadow though. I liked the colors of everything.

One reason I hate drawing is because you have to spend all that time drawing arms and legs and details on them. The stick figure idea completely bypasses that. That's an excellent idea. I find it boring drawing the rest myself. I just want to get the face and the pose.

Tablet yeah.

I always hated the stump, but my pen broke pretty much the same day I finished it, I'd alter it but I'll have to wait a week or so.
I'll remove and replace it, it is truly out of place as you said.

Thanks for the crit, I'm really in need of some since this is for a contest ;D
I'll touch upon it as soon as I can, fixing some light, smoothing the light rays and the fox.
Also I don't like how dominant the neck tuft on the fox is :P

17 now as well ^^
Qonfused
07-04-2008, 04:34 AM
That is fantastic. Great job. The only thing that stuck out was the stump, so... :)
Kaptain H
18-04-2008, 01:48 PM
Great palette! I like the foreshortening on the fox especially.
Naph
05-05-2008, 05:44 AM
http://fc07.deviantart.com/fs29/f/2008/125/e/c/Journey_by_Naphhy.jpg
Altered
Wanted Bob
05-05-2008, 05:52 AM
I must be going crazy, cause those pics look identical to me :<
Naph
06-05-2008, 07:46 AM
The only thing that stuck out was the stump, so... :)

Thus

http://img371.imageshack.us/img371/5296/changech7.jpg

I left the trunks root since it seems to connect well to the new change.
Connor
07-05-2008, 05:28 AM
absolutely beautiful
Naph
12-11-2008, 03:22 PM
Hokay. Another one.
http://img520.imageshack.us/img520/2264/artproject4smallms9.jpg
This one reflects the happy japanesk art.

Tad sloppy, but it's practically due tomorrow.
Naph
12-11-2008, 03:24 PM
http://fc51.deviantart.com/fs37/f/2008/240/a/a/Retrospect_by_Naphhy.jpg

And this one if anyone missed it.
Fark I'm proud school is over.
Kula Meenur
12-11-2008, 03:34 PM
Man i always love your artwork :)
Druckles
12-11-2008, 04:12 PM
I preferred the one with the stump for some reason. I'm not sure why.
Dodo
12-11-2008, 09:59 PM
Cool stuff
me want MOAR MOAR !

-dodo
Dr.Freeman
13-11-2008, 01:59 PM
Your pictures are awesome, pretty good job.
Naph
13-11-2008, 04:30 PM
Thanks all ;D

I'll make more once I get the buzz again.