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Look out, Wielder! He's coming for you, and he has his sword drawn! Since my "incident" I have been trying hard to recover the firm line work I had before, and it's practice, practice, practice, to get there. But I have also noticed that in my focus in 3D work, made my 2D skills static, especially my color work. A few years ago these Talented Russians started appearing here at FA, using this painterly, academic, style. Soon from then I noticed other painters here, and started following them. Now 
Silverone is not a Russian, but she had been encouraging in her comments, and her tutorial asides in her process images.
Getting back into RPGs via Roll20.net allowed me to dip back into the well of inspiration I hade, back when I played Tabletop games. And so I decided to pursue that painterly, RPG style. I found out that it was hard. But after 3 months, I produced "Blaine Gloriosus" The Depression I didn't know I was suffering slowed me down. 3 months was unacceptably long, and that diminished my desire to do further painterly color pieces, though the positive response was gratifying. However the "incident" with all it's negatives, did, in fact, clear my depression. I actually had energy again. I even did a couple of color pieces upon my release from the Hospital. However, color still took a while and effort. It was after watching a stream of one of the painterly types, that I realized I was working harder not smarter, and the above work only took me about 55-60 hours. A big improvement, but still a bit long. However looking at artists like
Nomax, 
Botak, 
Bonifasko, 
LevelViolet, 
bhavfox, 
Saterina, 
Furlana, and, of course, Silverone inspired me to push harder, and get into that painterly, D&D Manual sort of space with my art. Thank you all.
The piece is painted over this original sketch from years ago http://www.furaffinity.net/view/5220185/ as i thought it captured Magnus' character best. I may do this with other sketches, But I am putting together an RPG books for the Lupines as a playable race for a couple three RPG systems, probably released as a PDF on Drivethru RPG. I just have to finish three more character portraits and a few spot illustrations to go with the text. Hopefully things will turn out nicely. Photoshop over an old Pencil sketch. R U G G E L S / 2 0 1 8
Silverone is not a Russian, but she had been encouraging in her comments, and her tutorial asides in her process images. Getting back into RPGs via Roll20.net allowed me to dip back into the well of inspiration I hade, back when I played Tabletop games. And so I decided to pursue that painterly, RPG style. I found out that it was hard. But after 3 months, I produced "Blaine Gloriosus" The Depression I didn't know I was suffering slowed me down. 3 months was unacceptably long, and that diminished my desire to do further painterly color pieces, though the positive response was gratifying. However the "incident" with all it's negatives, did, in fact, clear my depression. I actually had energy again. I even did a couple of color pieces upon my release from the Hospital. However, color still took a while and effort. It was after watching a stream of one of the painterly types, that I realized I was working harder not smarter, and the above work only took me about 55-60 hours. A big improvement, but still a bit long. However looking at artists like
Nomax, Botak, Bonifasko, LevelViolet, bhavfox, Saterina, Furlana, and, of course, Silverone inspired me to push harder, and get into that painterly, D&D Manual sort of space with my art. Thank you all.The piece is painted over this original sketch from years ago http://www.furaffinity.net/view/5220185/ as i thought it captured Magnus' character best. I may do this with other sketches, But I am putting together an RPG books for the Lupines as a playable race for a couple three RPG systems, probably released as a PDF on Drivethru RPG. I just have to finish three more character portraits and a few spot illustrations to go with the text. Hopefully things will turn out nicely. Photoshop over an old Pencil sketch. R U G G E L S / 2 0 1 8
Category Artwork (Digital) / Portraits
Species Wolf
Gender Male
Size 656 x 1280px
File Size 1.55 MB
This is really gorgeously done. His armor looks amazing, and the lighting is fantastic. The sheer level of detail in the image is really nice. Great work. <3
That chain mail must have been difficult. He looks fantastic.
That's part of the work smarter, not harder, thing. It was the last thing I did before adjusting overall contrast, and signing it,
I think somebody is going get the shit beaten out of him soon. >w>
I am planning one with a group fo Legionaire in that classic Snarly Wolf expression, but with a bit of teamwork. Organized Pack hunters, with a Human at the back, just looking smug directly at the viewer's eyes.
Mhhh Magnus at a siege *puts Magnus on a catapult and shoots him over the battlements ==> 5 minutes later ===> Fortress is taken* that´s how good he is. x3
Ok, jokes aside, this is a quality that makes a good Soldier/ Warrior, but necessarily a good General.
Ok, jokes aside, this is a quality that makes a good Soldier/ Warrior, but necessarily a good General.
Hers actually a capable unit leader. He turns very professional the field, and builds good comradery among his troops.
nnniiiccceee i like this one it's nice to see more of one of my favorite puppy fluffs LOL he would so kill me if i called him that
No, he would probably give you a snarling look and then move on.
Thank you. I just painted over this sketch http://www.furaffinity.net/view/5220185/, and used the color scheme from "Introductions". I watched a lot of streams to get an idea of what is going on and asking a few questions.
I do like the rendering on that armour, nicely done ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°)b
Now I just have to do more. Thank you for the kind words.
(Though it's getting close to the holidays and time to do the holiday doe).
(Though it's getting close to the holidays and time to do the holiday doe).
oh this is so so so awesome! I always loved your art ever since YERF and your wolf characters stick in my memory quite firmly all these years later. I do hope to see more art like this from you in the future, it makes me so happy to see it! I'd love to see a fully painted Asheru piece someday!
Anyway to get a print of this? I'd love one myself! :)
Anyway to get a print of this? I'd love one myself! :)
I don;''t know about prints. I have no funds to pay a printer. I am open to ideas.
As for a painted Asheru. it could happen, but she's not part of the current project (yuet) so there may not be cause to paint her.
As for a painted Asheru. it could happen, but she's not part of the current project (yuet) so there may not be cause to paint her.
... and this is his happy face, after calling him a good boy
Love the lighting and shading on this one!
Love the lighting and shading on this one!
Well the actual Book Cover is "Blaine Gloriosus", as he's our Paladin analogue and the landscape is prettier. This one's aspect ratio is a bit thin for a cover, but yeah the style is just abour there.
With Magnus' perennially pissed physiognomy and pinched-back ears, I thought his superior was investigating a recent stain on the furniture... while whacking their palm with a rolled-up scroll...
Seriously impressed, I remember when you first started coloring digitally and you've made leaps and bounds of progress. Congratulations!
Big step up from http://www.furaffinity.net/view/24192505/ eh?
Very nice work. He looks like he could be a Battle Master for 5e D&D.
That is exactly what he is. I have a 4th level character sheet for him on D&D Beyond. The above art is for an RPG Race book, and all the characters have to be tested. Magnus is a badass in a fight. Outside of a fight he’s iust an ass.
One day we should play together on Roll20 with the race book you're releasing.
Thank you so much! Hope you get your internet working soon. I miss that little butter yellow bundle of joy that is Frori.
Wow I didn't recognize who drew this, it's so different from your usual style.
Hrm... you mean I might someday actually be able to make a wolf warrior and make the GM accept it?
Hrm... you mean I might someday actually be able to make a wolf warrior and make the GM accept it?
Maybe. We have play tested them and they don't screw up game balance. They are a little less prone to be surprised, a little bit more durable, and speedier. They are well suited as barbarians, rangers, druids, and do okay as spell casters, but make good light infantry and rogue assassins. The paladin is beloved, and is why he will be on the cover (the piece "Blaine Gloriosus).
As for style, after my hospital stay i realized, artistically I was stagnant and had to push to do something new. and taking things (for a reason) into the realms of digital painting and RPG illustration seemed attractive to me, after years of 3D NERFed my 2D skills somewhat.
As for style, after my hospital stay i realized, artistically I was stagnant and had to push to do something new. and taking things (for a reason) into the realms of digital painting and RPG illustration seemed attractive to me, after years of 3D NERFed my 2D skills somewhat.
Was talking to Wielder the other day and she brought up how you're exploring different art styles (or, coloring styles) and I am so pleased I remembered to come poke about and see.
I, personally, know next to nothing about composition or color theory, or painting for that matter. But as someone with a deep admiration for folks who do painterly/painting styles (and someone with eyes), this is absolutely stunning. I'm so glad to hear you're on the road to recovery, and to see the avenues of art you're exploring now! This is so gorgeous, the colors really pop but they go so well together. So excited to see more of this style from you!
I, personally, know next to nothing about composition or color theory, or painting for that matter. But as someone with a deep admiration for folks who do painterly/painting styles (and someone with eyes), this is absolutely stunning. I'm so glad to hear you're on the road to recovery, and to see the avenues of art you're exploring now! This is so gorgeous, the colors really pop but they go so well together. So excited to see more of this style from you!
The whole thing, though, is wanting to learn. If you want to, you can learn anything. During my recovery I decided that 3D just wasn't doing it for me any more, and i wanted a change, So, I decided to put what I knew about painting, plus watching painterly streams, and put things together. I felt I was given a second chance, and didn't want to blow it. So learn something new, and see how it works.
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