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spooge demon · Posted: Sat May 13, 2000 1:52 pm

I know you area surprised by that

When people here post art for critique, I have seen the same mistakes made over and over. No BG, too much contrast, light and shade confused, etc.

What I propse is to do a painting, from the start, on the boards. I will post a photo of a head that we will be working from, and then post each step. Whoever wants to can then copy each step and post it in the same thread. I imagine about 5-10 steps in weekly intervals.

I learned so much from copying. It is really useful. After you do this, try another head that is similar, but a little different. Kinda like changing one variable at a time.

A lot of folks have better ideas of organizing things like this, so please with suggestions.

Might also ask if anyone would be interested?

Affected · Posted: Sat May 13, 2000 1:56 pm

Sure, might be a nice change. I rarely copy anything, might as well give it a shot.

kos.mandis · Posted: Sat May 13, 2000 2:00 pm

I've got an idea: Let's join forces and beat Craig

No, seriously, I'm in.

eclipse · Posted: Sat May 13, 2000 2:01 pm

Sounds like something that could be very useful. Count me in.

random · Posted: Sat May 13, 2000 2:04 pm

I think that's good idea..

29A · Posted: Sat May 13, 2000 2:24 pm

Sounds good to me... I have a request of alot of discussion of the sketching stages.. I really SUCK at sketching...

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tanis · Posted: Sat May 13, 2000 2:26 pm

Sounds great! I'm in!

Nex · Posted: Sat May 13, 2000 2:49 pm

good idea

failsafe · member Member # Joined: 29 Mar 2000 Posts: 63

wow, how often do you see someone of craig's calliber do someting like this? great idea, I'm sure a lot of us will benefit

Guybrush · Posted: Sat May 13, 2000 3:17 pm

i'd like to try as well..

Francis · Posted: Sat May 13, 2000 3:52 pm

That's a generous offer, and I certainly would be into it.

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zapman · Posted: Sat May 13, 2000 3:56 pm

hey Spooge Demon, I like it, Want to help me with it by posting it on the ART CAMP site that i am workng on? as one of the weekly tips?

thanks

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AliasMoze · Posted: Sat May 13, 2000 3:57 pm

I'm game. That sounds great.

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When do we start?

Frost · Posted: Sat May 13, 2000 6:03 pm

Sounds great Craig. Thanks for all the help you bring. I'd be quite interested.

Danny 'frost' Oros

samdragon · Posted: Sat May 13, 2000 6:07 pm

hmmm...You know Im In for it!

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jasonN · Posted: Sat May 13, 2000 6:29 pm

Sounds like a great idea. This will enlighten us all

Thanks Mr Mullins.

freddy flicks stones · Posted: Sat May 13, 2000 6:47 pm

just got back from E3. Wow...As for your idea spooge, show me the money...

I also have an idea, think I will post it soon as I can word it correctly...

freddy flicks stones · Posted: Sat May 13, 2000 7:04 pm

I like your idea because of it's control over what is being used, a step by step. Here was what I was toying with: what if you, master background builder, created a scene, a set for some action, or not, just a setting waiting to be populated. Then let everyone toy with implementing a scene to the foundation.
Or create a character, and a setting, and have everyone create a shot utilizing both elements, and possibly introduce some new ones to accompany it.
Just get everyone thinking. Using their noggin and creating things they never would have thought of on their own. It'll teach a little about storyboarding or story illustrating, sharpen up putting many objects into the same field of perspective, scale, composition, etc. Just a thought.

[This message has been edited by freddy flicks stones (edited May 13, 2000).]

PaK-RaT · Posted: Sat May 13, 2000 7:42 pm

that sounds like a great idea. will the photo be some creative lighting setup, or will u choose one with a basic flat lighting setup to give us some room for creativity?

genesequence · Posted: Sat May 13, 2000 7:50 pm

can anyone get in on this project! I have a week off before I start my new job, and I like this community! I'd love to have the chance to impress a new group of artists

Another thought: what if more than one artist completes a step in the drawing (i.e. torso, shoulders, arms, hands, etc) - will we have multiple branch points and multiple completed images? Or are we all just gonna draw the same thing?

-genes

SaltyDog · member Member # Joined: 06 Apr 2000 Posts: 206

I'm there bro.

cecil · member Member # Joined: 16 Nov 1999 Posts: 151

I'd like to join in too for a change.

Funfetus · Posted: Sat May 13, 2000 11:39 pm

Sounds fun.

What I'd really like is a bit of discussion on choosing realistic colors, too. I definitely have trouble with that.

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Alan · Posted: Sun May 14, 2000 1:39 am

This could get out of hand, but I'd like to try too...

-Alan

sfr · Posted: Sun May 14, 2000 1:39 am

That would be great, I'd like to participate!

Could I ask if there's a particular reason it should be a head though? I'd prefer to practice doing some scenery or interiors for a change, especially as you're so good at those...

Saffron / Sunflower

BooMSticK · Posted: Sun May 14, 2000 2:19 am

i'm in!

,Boomer

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Joachim · Posted: Sun May 14, 2000 4:00 am

Count me in !

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Good idea. I'm in too.

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zteph · Posted: Sun May 14, 2000 7:02 am

Yeah, I really like that idea.

Gr, zteph