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I enjoy creating
2d and 3d artwork!
Also video games, art, and music.

I decided to take part in a re-draw this!
I really liked the whole idea of this character when I first drew it, I looked back on it and cringed so I had to re-do it.
And honestly, I’m really glad I did!
Though, it’s not the most amazing draw this again it’s really hopeful to see that I’ve made progress with my art.  

1 day ago

These are posters that are going into the first level of the game I’m working on.  It’s going to be a shooting gallery/training room to show the player how to shoot.  

Our first game had that bee in it, but now I feel like it’s going to haunt me forever.  haha.  We just have to start building the levels and get a handful of assets situated.  

Slowly but surely this game will get done!


1 week ago
Another cabinet down for the arcade environment I’m going to build.  This one was a lot trickier, because a lot of the cabinet reference didn’t have a full circle around.  So I had to draw in/over a lot of the X-men.  Something I never noticed as a kid though on this cabinet is that they place “X-men” everywhere.  Though, I understand they need to place the logo on the cabinet.  I actually removed it from the side panel, because just in this render alone X-men is on the cabinet four times.  Regardless, this game was great.  So, are the X-men! Some good ideas are rolling around in my head when I finally start building the arcade! :D

Another cabinet down for the arcade environment I’m going to build.  
This one was a lot trickier, because a lot of the cabinet reference didn’t have a full circle around.  So I had to draw in/over a lot of the X-men.  

Something I never noticed as a kid though on this cabinet is that they place “X-men” everywhere.  Though, I understand they need to place the logo on the cabinet.  I actually removed it from the side panel, because just in this render alone X-men is on the cabinet four times.  

Regardless, this game was great.  
So, are the X-men! 
Some good ideas are rolling around in my head when I finally start building the arcade! 
:D

2 weeks ago
artforbeans: I’m not sure how many of my followers (maybe like 3 of you?) actually remember Anarkitty, but he’s going to be making a comeback. :] This! I’m so excited to be a part of this!

artforbeans:

I’m not sure how many of my followers (maybe like 3 of you?) actually remember Anarkitty, but he’s going to be making a comeback. :]

This! I’m so excited to be a part of this!

(Source: beanyarts)

2 weeks ago - 8
So I started a sketch group with some fellow artists in Michigan.  We over ran a coffee shop and set up this still life and played some drawing games.  It was see refreshing using traditional stuff again!

So I started a sketch group with some fellow artists in Michigan.  
We over ran a coffee shop and set up this still life and played some drawing games.  
It was see refreshing using traditional stuff again!

3 weeks ago - 1

lexxercise:

I rarely write about politics on this blog (or ever), but every once in a while something comes up that I feel merits an exception.

While Obama is likely to veto this iteration of CISPA if it makes it past the Senate, your representatives need to know you don’t approve of them trying to find ways to bypass privacy policies and compromise your personal information on the internet. We don’t have the support of many major technology companies this time, because the bill is written to absolve them of legal responsibility. Real big of you, guys.

If you’re a US citizen, e-mail your Senators. Tell them why they shouldn’t vote in favor of it, or simply inform them of your opposition as a citizen whose concerns they are supposed to be representing. If you have time, look into how your House of Representatives voted and drop them a line as well. I’m sure those who opposed the bill would appreciate your support, and those who voted to pass it deserve an earful.

You might also remind your representatives they have other, more important things to worry about than supposed Chinese cyber threats, like oh, I don’t know… the economy? The shabby state of this country’s healthcare? Civil rights? Female reproductive freedom? Gun control? Take your pick, the list goes on.

There’s also a Change.org petition you can sign, and spreading the word is never a bad idea, but the most reliable way to make your voice heard is to contact members of congress directly.

I try to not post personal matters, non art related things, or of all things politics on this blog.  But! This is not okay in any sense.

Change.org petition please go here and vote against this.  
Unless you’re fine with companies and the government completely breaking your fourth amendment.  

(Source: thinksquad)

1 month ago - 34366
I had to take a break from art, ya know to do more art! I got some snazzy new brushes I wanted to check out! And, I’ve recently been playing the new Sly Cooper game whenever I have downtime.   They’ve built a really well game and a fun set of characters!

I had to take a break from art, ya know to do more art!
I got some snazzy new brushes I wanted to check out!
And, I’ve recently been playing the new Sly Cooper game whenever I have downtime.  
They’ve built a really well game and a fun set of characters!

1 month ago - 3

you dirtscrapin sack of honey dijon rubbish: Comprehensive Resource List for the Aspiring Artist V1.01

kastiakbc:

sixmilliondeadinternets:

A.K.A. “Pato is autistic and shows off his massive collection of saved links”

Have a seat, get a cup of coffee and sit through this. Hopefully you won’t regret it. This is mostly about illustration, by the way.

FREQUENTLY ASKED BULLSHIT

  • “WHICH TABLET SHOULD I BUY?”

Get the cheapest shit available. If you’re in America/Europe a Wacom Bamboowhatever apparently does the trick. If you’re anywhere else get the cheaper-end Genius ones because Wacom tablets are expensive in every place that’s not the first world. Getting a $600 tablet will not make you magically improve and it’s a goddamn waste of money. Too poor for tablets? Start with a damn pencil.

  • “POORFAG HERE, CAN’T AFFORD PHOTOSHOP/SAI, WHAT THE FUCK DO I DO?”

This is the Internet, pirate the shit out of them! Here’s a list of freeware programs you could use, because pirating is bad, mkay.

For general illustration:

  • GIMP - Non-shitty, open-source Photoshop Clone.
  • Paint.NET - If you are somehow too dumb for Photoshop clones here’s something easy to use.
  • Flowpaint - Even simpler.
  • Inkscape - Apparently good for things like vector art.
  • Artweaver - Get the free version which kind of sucks but otherwise decent.
  • Chibipaint - Sounds weeaboo as fuck The best thing out there for oekaki, or so they say.
  • Will add more as I find them.

For 3D modelling and such:

More links coming SOON! (Soon: Duke Nukem Forever).

  • “I’M TOO MUCH OF A FAILURE I WILL NEVER IMPROVE”

Spoilers: Improvement will take a long time, specially more if you’re self-taught. Improvement requires dedication and consistenct in your learning. Don’t expect to get great if you’ve just started, and don’t expect greatness in the first year or so either. Save the shit you draw so in the future you can notice that progress has indeed been made.

If you still think you’ll never improve just look at this and realize how wrong you are. Now, if you think you’ll instantly be as cool as that guy, look at this and realize that you still have a long way to go.

  • “I HAVE ARTIST’S BLOCK WHAT DO”

Artist’s Block is a very complicated thing but the underlying reason is either lack of creativity, acedia or just a towering pile of bullshit. The best way to treat it is to take up theoretical drawing (anatomy studies, for example) and treat it as a chore. If you need ideas look for the Ideas Generators section below.

NOW, ONTO THE ACTUAL LIST THING.

All links taken without permission but I’m sure nobody minds a bit of publicity.

BOOKS

This is actually more than enough to get you started when it comes to getting books. Saying that the amount of books here is FUCKING MASSIVE would be an understatement.

A PRACTICAL APPROACH TO GESTURE DRAWING

Simple practice method for the aimless artfag: Open any of the first two links, and choose a distinct category (For example, faces). Tell it to switch every 10 minutes if possible; else, get a timer. Fire it up and start drawing what you see. The idea is that you should stop after 10 minutes and move onto the next one, no matter how incomplete it is. Repeat until your art gets showcased in the Louvre.

COLOR THEORY AND MISCELLANEOUS COLORING FOR THE MASSES

ANATOMY AND GENERAL HUMAN BODY STUFF

PERSPECTIVE

GENERAL REFERENCES

LOOSE BUNCH OF VARIOUS CRAP

  • /ic/ Thread 1 - Collection of tutorial images.
  • /ic/ Thread 2 - Humongous thread with a crapload of links. A must-see.
  • Manga to Realistic (dA) - A Twelve-Part walkthrough that dips your toes into realistic illustrations aimed at people with a weeaboo background.

GENERAL ART WEBSITES AND TUTORIALS

ILLUSTRATION TECHNIQUES

TEXTURES, BRUSHES AND ALL THAT JAZZ

  • CG Textures - Massive collection of free textures. Also tutorials.

IDEA GENERATORS

ART COMMUNITIES

If you want me to add something, please notify me through my /ask. Be sure to check back often as I’ll be adding more things.

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(Source: sixmilliondeadinternets, via beanycoffee)

1 month ago - 10637
Here is the next arcade cabinet!Modeling and texturing this was a huge nostalgia trip for me.  I can’t believe how many quarters I put into this game growing up.And every time I would play with friends, family, or complete strangers I would always try to be homer.  So, I almost felt obligated to make this cabinet for the arcade scene!

Here is the next arcade cabinet!
Modeling and texturing this was a huge nostalgia trip for me.  
I can’t believe how many quarters I put into this game growing up.
And every time I would play with friends, family, or complete strangers I would always try to be homer.  
So, I almost felt obligated to make this cabinet for the arcade scene!

1 month ago - 2
Just a quick render for the next machine that I’m placing in the arcade environment I’m working.  2300 polys1024 texture mapDiffuse and Self-Illumination mapsI got a little too caught up on this one I think, because DDR just hits home for me because it was the game that really got me into exercise.  If it wasn’t for this game I’m sure I’d still be a 300 pound dude.  Regardless, of all that stuff!  I’ll probably be working on the next cabinet here soon!

Just a quick render for the next machine that I’m placing in the arcade environment I’m working.  
2300 polys
1024 texture map
Diffuse and Self-Illumination maps

I got a little too caught up on this one I think, because DDR just hits home for me because it was the game that really got me into exercise.  If it wasn’t for this game I’m sure I’d still be a 300 pound dude.  

Regardless, of all that stuff!  I’ll probably be working on the next cabinet here soon!

1 month ago - 8

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