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Last post by Becky Rock 5 Jun 2011 12:47
I'm like a kid with a new toy, I can't stop playing with Photoshop. This morning I combined my Joe drawing with my Raven gatch-self (drawn by Thunderbird). I look like I have sinister intentions here.
(I will get back to fic writing! Soon...)
Ooh! Very cool, LB!! I wish I could figure out Photoshop... I just get frustrated when I try to play with it! 
Transmute Jun
Queen of the Bird Missiles
posted 30 May 2008 17:43
That is soooo cool! But ITA, you look like you're about to off a befuddled Joe.... 
Yeah,the two facial expressions aren't so compatible. Of course, my picture is based on a screencap where Joe has just been shot in the chest, at Karakoram.
Oh, LB, or maybe he's just stunned by the beautiful bird next to him!!! 
Originally posted by Hinotori Ooh! Very cool, LB!! I wish I could figure out Photoshop... I just get frustrated when I try to play with it!I wasn't getting anywhere with it at all until I started looking at Photoshop tutorials at Deviant Art (Katsesama, and others, have some good ones). That's how I figured out what "layers" are all about, and about the existence of the "magic lasso", etc. Even still, I believe I've only scratched the surface of what Photoshop can do. Amy, and Gatchgirl, I can't take any credit for the Raven -that's all Thunderbird's skill.
Originally posted by lborgia88 Amy, and Gatchgirl, I can't take any credit for the Raven -that's all Thunderbird's skill.Oh, I bet the model looks better!
Originally posted by lborgia88 I wasn't getting anywhere with it at all until I started looking at Photoshop tutorials at Deviant Art (Katsesama, and others, have some good ones). That's how I figured out what "layers" are all about, and about the existence of the "magic lasso", etc. Even still, I believe I've only scratched the surface of what Photoshop can do.I'll have to a look at that at DA! The last tutorial Katse posted here was fantastic - I'm sure what she and the others have come up with is beyond helpful. Thanks for mentioning it, LB!
It looks fabulous! You're really getting good at Photoshop! Keep up the great work! I am looking forward to seeing more art from you!! 
I like teaching, too, so if you have questions as you try things out with Photoshop, you can always PM me and I can make new tutorials. That's how that one came about!
Originally posted by amyltrerOh, I really don't think so!Originally posted by lborgia88 Amy, and Gatchgirl, I can't take any credit for the Raven -that's all Thunderbird's skill.Oh, I bet the model looks better!
Originally posted by katsesama I like teaching, too, so if you have questions as you try things out with Photoshop, you can always PM me and I can make new tutorials. That's how that one came about!Ha, you might be sorry you offered! Here's a question, arising from something I was trying to do earlier today. There's probably a simple answer that I'm just not seeing. Say you're trying to cut an image of a person, to paste into another, background, image. And say, the person has one arm extended out, with hand resting on hip, creating an enclosed space under the arm. How do you cut the image of the person, in order to paste them, and cut out the enclosed space under their arm too? Do you paste them with the space still under their arm, and then cut it out after? If so, how? I couldn't get the space under the arm to go away, even after I'd pasted the person on the background. (I was fiddling, and making attempts at photomanipulation today).
You need to make sure what you're doing the cuts on is not the BACKGROUND layer, first of all. Or you can double-click the background layer and make it Layer 0. (more info on that in the first link below)
I cut (select and delete) or mask out the areas I want to get rid of and then copy and paste the cutout character (or drag the layer with the cutout character) into the document with the background.
This might be helpful: http://archetype-stock.deviantart.com/art/Cutting-Out-the-Pieces-67433855
Once you understand how to use the lasso and selection tools, this will probably be what you need to do what you're wanting to do: http://archetype-stock.deviantart.com/art/Advanced-Cutting-Out-Masking-68960996
Layer 0? Masking? I think these tutorials will teach me a lot. Thank you!
Wow LB, there really does seem to be a lot to learn with photoshop.... Still it sounds fun to try!
Ebonyswanne
Gatchamaniac
posted 3 Jun 2008 16:38
My photoshop skills are still basic. I just don't spend enough time in there.
I like your Condor Iborigia.
Ebony, I'm way under the moron level when it comes to Photoshop, so I quit using it. Why don't you try more intuitive user-friendly softwares? Gimp for one!
I'm curently learning to shade in PDN, and from what I've seen on tutorials the results should be pretty satisfying.
Here's my latest experiment with photoshop, both my original pencil drawing, and the photoshopped version.
I admit I must have been in a strange mood when I came up with this idea. It's titled "Bad Date."
Ooooo...very dark, indeed...she must have been *the* Devil Star who killed his parents! You are so talented, lborgia!!
Not so talented! Joe I made up myself, but the Devil Star is based very closely on a photograph. I wouldn't have had a clue otherwise, how to foreshorten the arms or anything like that. The rose bomb is also taken from a screencap -all I did was add the "bomb" and change it from pink to red.
Transmute Jun
Queen of the Bird Missiles
posted 7 Jun 2008 16:35
WOw... love it, LB! The only problem is the title... i think ti should be 'Good Date'. After all, Joe's the one who's still alive, isn't he? 
Wow, that is wonderfull, LB! Poor Devilstar,
Hee, "poor Devilstar" ? I don't feel too sorry for her, as she is, after all, in Joe's bed, and she did try to kill him!
True, TJ, it could be regarded as a good date! But now he has to worry about how she found out who he is, and where he's going to take her body, and whether he should tell Ken or Nambu what happened...
Transmute Jun
Queen of the Bird Missiles
posted 8 Jun 2008 07:59
Originally posted by lborgia88 True, TJ, it could be regarded as a good date! But now he has to worry about how she found out who he is, and where he's going to take her body, and whether he should tell Ken or Nambu what happened...And, um, how is that different from his usual girlfriends?
Hmm... 
Okay, my next picture will be Gatch II, and will feature Joe's date saving his life by throwing herself in front of a moving bus so that he doesn't have to do it himself. Ken will be lying on the sidewalk, unconscious, because Joe will have already hit him to stop him from throwing himself in front of the bus.
Okay, my next picture will be Gatch II, and will feature Joe's date saving his life by throwing herself in front of a moving bus so that he doesn't have to do it himself. Ken will be lying on the sidewalk, unconscious, because Joe will have already hit him to stop him from throwing himself in front of the bus.
LB, I have only one word for you...
Fic! Fic! Fic!!
(ok, that was three, but I had to make my point!) 
Originally posted by lborgia88 Hmm...But what Ken has to do with Joe and his date? LB, according to my screwed up logic, if he's try to kill himself for Joe, then he's a Joe wannabe girlfriend!!! Hmph...
gotta go back to shrink!
No, that's not it! 
I was thinking of that Gatch II episode where someone has to dive into hot magma to realease some device to prevent a massive eruption, and Joe punches Ken to stop him from doing it, and then Joe's doomed cyborg love Kathi stuns Joe so he can't do it, and then she does it, and, of course, perishes miserably.
It always struck me as a little odd that they were all "It's my turn to die! No, I want to die! No, me! Me!"
I was thinking of that Gatch II episode where someone has to dive into hot magma to realease some device to prevent a massive eruption, and Joe punches Ken to stop him from doing it, and then Joe's doomed cyborg love Kathi stuns Joe so he can't do it, and then she does it, and, of course, perishes miserably.
It always struck me as a little odd that they were all "It's my turn to die! No, I want to die! No, me! Me!"
Originally posted by lborgia88 It always struck me as a little odd that they were all "It's my turn to die! No, I want to die! No, me! Me!"When it comes to Eagle, he can be my guest!!!
Originally posted by Hinotori LB, I have only one word for you... Fic! Fic! Fic!! (ok, that was three, but I had to make my point!)But all of you would already know the ending!
Originally posted by lborgia88But you can change the ending! Joe stays with Kathy and you let Ken ....do whatever he wants!!!Originally posted by Hinotori LB, I have only one word for you... Fic! Fic! Fic!! (ok, that was three, but I had to make my point!)But all of you would already know the ending!
DeletedUser343
Boardie
posted 8 Jun 2008 12:13
Huh?
DeletedUser343
Boardie
posted 8 Jun 2008 12:27
Ok now i see just poor vision and the lack of intrest
Sorry...............
Originally posted by lborgia88 But all of you would already know the ending!But it would be fun to find out how they got there!!
Transmute Jun
Queen of the Bird Missiles
posted 8 Jun 2008 15:01
Originally posted by lborgia88Depends on how well you write it, LB!Originally posted by Hinotori LB, I have only one word for you... Fic! Fic! Fic!! (ok, that was three, but I had to make my point!)But all of you would already know the ending!
Well, in my first fic, Joe ended up with a dead girlfriend, and my second fic had a Devil Star in it, so I should be able to come up with a story to go with my picture, shouldn't I?
I have other things in the works presently, so we shall see...
Transmute Jun
Queen of the Bird Missiles
posted 8 Jun 2008 17:14
Originally posted by lborgia88 I have other things in the works presently, so we shall see...
Don't expect to see a "Joe dates a Devil Star and she tries to kill him" fic any time too soon! I'm still wrangling with the outline for one fic, but now ideas for the Guinevere sequel are coming at me thick and fast (in fact, I've got ideas for a sequel from Ken's POV, and possibly even a "part 3" fic from Joe's POV).
Transmute Jun
Queen of the Bird Missiles
posted 8 Jun 2008 18:50
Whoo hoo! Gooooo Guinevere!!! I am so excited!!!! 
Originally posted by lborgia88 Don't expect to see a "Joe dates a Devil Star and she tries to kill him" fic any time too soon! I'm still wrangling with the outline for one fic, but now ideas for the Guinevere sequel are coming at me thick and fast (in fact, I've got ideas for a sequel from Ken's POV, and possibly even a "part 3" fic from Joe's POV).Cloud is looking forward to reading the next part of Guinevere when ever it gets written.
BTW:lb I love the Devilstar Joe pic. You did a very good job with the Condor. Although I do wonder why his arms are crossed (I can't see his chest very well when he does that.) 
Why the crossed arms? I think, with his face and body position, I was attempting some combination of "I killed her -but I liked her," "I had sex with a Devil Star -I'm going to be sick," and "How did she know who I am -is it the bracelet?"
I'm sorry I covered up his chest! In hindsight, it would have been easier to leave his arms down -I wouldn't have had to deal with trying to draw his hands.
Ebonyswanne
Gatchamaniac
posted 11 Jun 2008 19:45
Reference to dead devilstar piccie...
Well Done!!! Iboriga, you better with each drawing.
Ebonyswanne
Gatchamaniac
posted 11 Jun 2008 19:46
Originally posted by lborgia88 Don't expect to see a "Joe dates a Devil Star and she tries to kill him" fic any time too soon! I'm still wrangling with the outline for one fic, but now ideas for the Guinevere sequel are coming at me thick and fast (in fact, I've got ideas for a sequel from Ken's POV, and possibly even a "part 3" fic from Joe's POV).It sounds fantastic! You write beautifully Iboriga.
My latest fun with Photoshop, doing a submission for the Gatchaman Club's calendar contest over at Deviant Art.
It's called "Jun, why is my beer green?"
Initial sketch (done in less than 2 minutes):
Final pencil drawing:
After Photoshop:
Boy, that one changed a lot over time! I love the way you did Jun's face!
The initial sketch was intended to help me figure out the poses, so that I could use the timer on my digital camera to take pictures of myself in the correct poses, so that I'd have some clue how to draw them (ie. how to foreshorten arms etc.)
Jun's face, it was based on a screencap from Junsjoint.net.
I use Jun's Joint as a reference for facial expressions a lot! So glad it could help you!
Ebonyswanne
Gatchamaniac
posted 28 Jun 2008 02:35
Iborgia,
That piccie turned out great! What a lot of fun, it reminds me of the pubs in Sydney that colour beer green on St Patty's day. Lots of fun and laughs.
OMG, LB, I didn't know Photoshop can do that!!! Though I like Joe's scorfull expression from your pic! Love it!!! 
I find Joe's face really hard to draw, and I'm never quite happy with the results -I'm glad that you think the expression I put on his face works here!
clouddancer
Gatchamaniac
posted 28 Jun 2008 18:37
You did a great job lborgia.
I love seeing how you progressed from the initial stage of drawing to the finished version. Thank you for posting that.
You did well at shading the Swan's hair, and I love the look the Condor is giving.
OMG! I love how you went from pic 1 to pic 2! It's fantastic!
If I was to draw, my final product would look like your initial drawing! (which is why I think I'll stick to writing...) 
I thought you guys might be amused by the initial sketch! It was just to help me figure out who was going to be where, and where everyone's arms and hands (I still hate drawing hands) were going to be. The final pencil drawing was on a different piece of paper. I have to work with 8.5 x 11" paper, because if I use anything much bigger, it won't all fit on the scanner. That's why Jun lost her left elbow -not enough room for it!
Originally posted by Hinotori If I was to draw, my final product would look like your initial drawing! (which is why I think I'll stick to writing...)I bet if you tried, you'd surprise yourself! Until very recently, I hadn't really tried to draw anything in about 20 years. Granted, I don't think I'm any better now than I was then, but I'm enjoying it, and Photoshop is addictive.
Transmute Jun
Queen of the Bird Missiles
posted 30 Jun 2008 07:20
LB, that rocks!!!! Funny thing though, I think I like the intial sketch best! Of course, this is coming from someone who sucks at stick figures..... 
Originally posted by Transmute Jun Funny thing though, I think I like the intial sketch best!You must be reading too much Order of the Stick!
Transmute Jun
Queen of the Bird Missiles
posted 30 Jun 2008 13:36
Originally posted by lborgia88Is there such a thing as too much OOTS?Originally posted by Transmute Jun Funny thing though, I think I like the intial sketch best!You must be reading too much Order of the Stick!
Originally posted by Transmute JunI guess not! Nothing is safe from me and Photoshop!Originally posted by lborgia88Is there such a thing as too much OOTS?Originally posted by Transmute Jun Funny thing though, I think I like the intial sketch best!You must be reading too much Order of the Stick!
OMG!!! 
lborgia, you are a trip!! This is awesomely awesome!!
lborgia, you are a trip!! This is awesomely awesome!!
Transmute Jun
Queen of the Bird Missiles
posted 30 Jun 2008 20:10
LB, that is fantastic!!!!!!! I love it!!!! And V being Katse... too funny!
Even my DH cracked a smile... and Springie will tell you he almost never does that. He's a poker-faced dude!
Even my DH cracked a smile... and Springie will tell you he almost never does that. He's a poker-faced dude!
Originally posted by Transmute Jun And V being Katse... too funny!Well, ambiguous gender, dresses in red and purple... Vaarsuvius might prefer the role of Dr. Nambu, though, to get all the long exposition speeches. (The image is from strip # 25).
Transmute Jun
Queen of the Bird Missiles
posted 1 Jul 2008 06:47
Originally posted by lborgia88 Well, ambiguous gender, dresses in red and purple...Exactly! That's why it was so perfect!!!!! I think belkar could be Jinpei. He woudl be appropriately outraged and foul-mouthed. Durkon could be Nambu, because he has the beard.
Vaarsuvius might prefer the role of Dr. Nambu, though, to get all the long exposition speeches.Never thought of that... I'm wondering about Eagle and Condor though... Roy seems more Eagle than Condor to me, but I don't see another appropriate Condor... well, actually, Haley's character is more of a Condor type but then there's the gender issue... after all, who wants to be a male Swan? Oh, wait, we're talking about a team with Elan and the belt of gender-changing...
(The image is from strip # 25).I actually figured that out right away.
Hmm, but who will be Ryu? Durkon perhaps? He is stocky, and has a fairly laid-back personality.
I agree, Roy is the better Eagle -he even has father issues with a father who is supposedly dead but keeps showing up nevertheless.
I think Elan, possessor of a belt of gender changing, could handle being put in a pink miniskirt. (Plus, like the Swan, he plays a guitar/lute)
Haley does have a more Condor-type personality, as she tends to regard rules as mere guidelines, although her heart is in the right place, and she is also motivated in part by a desire to "avenge" (well, ransom, really) her father. Plus, she's already second-in-command of the Order of the Stick and her archery skill resembles the Condor's use of shuriken.
So, one possible line up:
Roy as the Eagle
Haley as the Condor
Elan as the Swan
Belkar as the Swallow
Durkon as the Owl
Vaarsuvius as Dr. Nambu (or Berg Katse)
Transmute Jun
Queen of the Bird Missiles
posted 1 Jul 2008 13:08
Also starring...
Celia as Dr. Pandora
Shojo as Dr. Nambu
Thog as 'the generic goon' (He's even green!)
Miko the Fallen Paladin as Gel Sadra
Nale as Count Egobossler
Xykon as Sosai X
Mr. Scruffy as 'the lost puppy'
The Thing in the Darkness as 7-Zark-7
And the Kobold Oracle as 1-Rover-1
Ooh, good suggestions. Nale as Egobossler! Thog as a goon! 
Originally posted by lborgia88 Ooh, good suggestions. Nale as Egobossler! Thog as a goon!Nale?
Who's Nale? I'm not seeing any blue one !
Nale is the evil twin brother of Elan (the blond guy in the Swan's civvies). He's not in this picture (nor is he blue) but he is ruthless and, well, evil.
http://www.giantitp.com/comics/oots0050.html
Transmute Jun
Queen of the Bird Missiles
posted 2 Jul 2008 13:10
LB, that picture rocks!!! Now you just need Varsuvius with a mask on...
And yes, I was going on the 'evil brother' aspect of Ego's personality when I said that Nale would be a good Egobossler.
And yes, I was going on the 'evil brother' aspect of Ego's personality when I said that Nale would be a good Egobossler.
Vaarsuvius as Berg Katse -and I don't think he/she is too happy about it!
Transmute Jun
Queen of the Bird Missiles
posted 2 Jul 2008 17:32
That's great!! I can totally see how V is offended by this....
Yes, poor, poor Vaarsuvius. But really, Shojo would make a better Nambu than V.
What a cute kiddie style piccies...
If someone says that this is what the animations for the movie is going to be like...I'll faint on the spot.
Transmute Jun
Queen of the Bird Missiles
posted 3 Jul 2008 06:48
Originally posted by lborgia88 Yes, poor, poor Vaarsuvius. But really, Shojo would make a better Nambu than V.Yes, that's what I was thinking. The long, rambling speeches... and he has the facial hair too!
Transmute Jun
Queen of the Bird Missiles
posted 3 Jul 2008 06:49
Originally posted by Ebonyswanne What a cute kiddie style piccies... If someone says that this is what the animations for the movie is going to be like...I'll faint on the spot.Not at all! This is a gaming-themed webcomic that has nothing whatsoever to do with Gatch. But I sucked LB into reading it. We're both fans.
My latest effort.
Transmute Jun
Queen of the Bird Missiles
posted 3 Jul 2008 19:05
Very nice... he's so serious... makes me wonder what he is looking at....
This is great.
I love seeing our boys at the beach. I just wish he had his shirt off.
Oh, I get it he is waiting for ME to come along and remove it for him. 
Originally posted by clouddancer I love seeing our boys at the beach. I just wish he had his shirt off. Oh, I get it he is waiting for ME to come along and remove it for him.Well, I could say it's because the beach he's at is in Nova Scotia (not always so warm!) http://lborgia88.deviantart.com/art/Martinique-Beach-85159216 Or, that it's a lot more work for me to figure out what muscles and tendons and ribs etc. are where and how to shade them than to stick a shirt on him, But I like your idea best.
Originally posted by Transmute Jun Very nice... he's so serious... makes me wonder what he is looking at....Well, he could be waiting for Clouddancer, whom he now strongly suspects of working for Galactor, and he's hoping he's wrong, but he's got a shuriken in his left hand anyway... Or, he's waiting for Clouddancer and she's late, and now he's worried and assuming the worst, and he's holding flowers in his left hand... So many possibilities.
Ebonyswanne
Gatchamaniac
posted 3 Jul 2008 21:07
He looks good! I love the pose and body, your improving fast and it's great to see it.
I know what you mean about doing muscles! But i know you'll get there.
Oh, LB, is he sitting on the same beach where his parents have been shot? And what does he keeps in his other hands!
clouddancer
Gatchamaniac
posted 4 Jul 2008 06:15
Originally posted by lborgia88I prefer the second. Only, I hope Joe remembers I am the Owl's girl first? I would not want to be the reason for a fight among the boys.Originally posted by Transmute Jun Very nice... he's so serious... makes me wonder what he is looking at....Well, he could be waiting for Clouddancer, whom he now strongly suspects of working for Galactor, and he's hoping he's wrong, but he's got a shuriken in his left hand anyway... Or, he's waiting for Clouddancer and she's late, and now he's worried and assuming the worst, and he's holding flowers in his left hand... So many possibilities.
Oh, no, CD! You would never want the boys to fight over you!
Great pic, LB! I thought he was looking rather contemplative myself. But he could be contemplating a wonderful future with our female Owl...
Great pic, LB! I thought he was looking rather contemplative myself. But he could be contemplating a wonderful future with our female Owl...
Transmute Jun
Queen of the Bird Missiles
posted 4 Jul 2008 12:49
Wow... how did this suddenly become the CD/Condor thread??? :rof2: Although I certainly like CD's explanation....
Originally posted by Hinotori Oh, no, CD! You would never want the boys to fight over you!Well then, he should look serious and contemplative, considering that none of his previous girlfriends have survived even one episode.
clouddancer
Gatchamaniac
posted 4 Jul 2008 14:10
Originally posted by Transmute Jun Wow... how did this suddenly become the CD/Condor thread??? :rof2: Although I certainly like CD's explanation....I have been wondering that as well TJ. I have always said it is Eagle/Cloud or Owl/Cloud. I have never felt the need to go for the Condor. But he looked so pensive in the picture I really thought he needed me there to help him take his mind of his troubles and what else is an Owl good for than to listen.
Go for it, CD! Now you get all three! 
Ebony walks into the thread and frowns at CD...
"Getting a bit greedy aren't we..." She taps her fingers, purses her lips.
ALL three to her herself... 
Ebony looks over at a sheepish Eagle... "Ebony my darlind exotic Swan...I still love you." He pleads...
"Well you had better show me how much..." She winks and smiles suggestively while grabbing a fist full of his shirt and draws him over closer....
Ebony looks over at a sheepish Eagle... "Ebony my darlind exotic Swan...I still love you." He pleads...
"Well you had better show me how much..." She winks and smiles suggestively while grabbing a fist full of his shirt and draws him over closer....
Transmute Jun
Queen of the Bird Missiles
posted 5 Jul 2008 07:00
Oh my.... this is becoming quite the self-insertion IF! I'm not sure I want to get into that... last time I walked off with the Condor while the other Swans were fighting over the Eagle, and everyone got miffed! Oh well, at least that one was MY thread!
I think I'll just be watching this one... 
Hmmm, is this the part where I declare "I drew this Condor, so he's mine" or do I just walk away quietly towards Dr. Nambu's house, thinking "maybe older, brainy guys are where it's at"?
Transmute Jun
Queen of the Bird Missiles
posted 5 Jul 2008 07:20
Originally posted by lborgia88 Hmmm, is this the part where I declare "I drew this Condor, so he's mine" or do I just walk away quietly towards Dr. Nambu's house, thinking "maybe older, brainy guys are where it's at"?Nope... you draw an all NEW Condor (whom we can drool over) and proudly declare him to be yours before any of us can grab him!
clouddancer
Gatchamaniac
posted 5 Jul 2008 07:28
Pish!
Springie was the one who said I could have all three.
You guys are welcome to the Condor, I have never been into bad boys.
(although I do remember a good dream of the the three boys and myself in a shower.) The Eagle is more my style.
The only reason I went for the Owl was because there are always so many Swans fighting over the Eagle and Condor, I knew I would not have a chance for one of them.
Cloud suddenly widens eyes and turns towards the Owl who just walked in.
"I'm sorry I really do love you. It just took a while for the Power of the Eagle to wear off. You are always so tender and romantic. And you are always there to give me strength when I need it instead of running off looking for a battle."
Sorry Girls have to go make up with my Owl, in his hot tub.
Transmute Jun
Queen of the Bird Missiles
posted 5 Jul 2008 10:41
And now that CD has left the Condor free, TJ steps in....
Originally posted by clouddancer \ Sorry Girls have to go make up with my Owl, in his hot tub.[/i]The Owl has a hot tub? Hmm, what else don't I know about him?
Originally posted by Transmute Jun And now that CD has left the Condor free, TJ steps in....Just be warned, the Condor in my picture isn't in the greatest mood (but he is, however, a cyborg!), and we still don't know what he's got in his left hand.
clouddancer
Gatchamaniac
posted 5 Jul 2008 19:35
Originally posted by lborgia88OH!!!! You had not heard he had a hot tub in his boathouse? it is over looking the beach so we can sit in it and watch the sun set over the ocean. *sigh*Originally posted by clouddancer \ Sorry Girls have to go make up with my Owl, in his hot tub.[/i]The Owl has a hot tub? Hmm, what else don't I know about him?
Oh man, CD, you've been holding out on us!
Originally posted by lborgia88 and we still don't know what he's got in his left hand.I'm certainly looking forward to find out
clouddancer
Gatchamaniac
posted 6 Jul 2008 08:04
Originally posted by lborgia88 Oh man, CD, you've been holding out on us!No probably only on you. I think everyone else knows about the Owl's hot tub. Why do you think I love him so much. Hot tub as the sun is setting and then to the fire pit on the beach for a nice cozy snuggle by the fire. And to toast marshmallows and make S'mores. *yummy*
Ok, so let me get this straight... CD had the Condor, but is now in the hot tub with the Owl in the Owl's boathouse... Ebony snuck in and grabbed the Eagle.... LB's off drawing another Condor to be with... Which leaves the first Condor all alone...
Originally posted by Hinotori Ok, so let me get this straight... CD had the Condor, but is now in the hot tub with the Owl in the Owl's boathouse... Ebony snuck in and grabbed the Eagle.... LB's off drawing another Condor to be with... Which leaves the first Condor all alone...You forgot about TJ! She's around there somewhere. This will be interesting.Heh, heh! He's not alone anymore!! Come here, my poor deserted Condor! I'll cheer you up...
Oh, you are the instigator, aren't you LB?? I guess your true Condor colors are coming out!
Originally posted by Hinotori Oh, you are the instigator, aren't you LB?? I guess your true Condor colors are coming out!What, me?
Lborgia88 goes back to work on her new, personal Joe, as he is currently only a head, and not a very good one at that...
Transmute Jun
Queen of the Bird Missiles
posted 6 Jul 2008 17:38
I think you're drawing yourself a very nice Joe!!!!
Meanwhile, this is the Condor I'm with...
What do you feel like you're having trouble with when it comes to Joe's face? Maybe we who have gone before can share some of our tips so you don't have to figure them out yourself.
Look, I'm juggling Oreos! 
Fire away Katsesama...
I'm open to help in drawing!
clouddancer
Gatchamaniac
posted 6 Jul 2008 18:44
I like that Condor you have TJ. Yummy
Transmute Jun
Queen of the Bird Missiles
posted 6 Jul 2008 19:06
Only wish I could draw like that! But it's a good one....
Ebony's is great too! And I recall a shirtless COndor one she did that was drooly too....
Ebony's is great too! And I recall a shirtless COndor one she did that was drooly too....
Originally posted by katsesama What do you feel like you're having trouble with when it comes to Joe's face? Maybe we who have gone before can share some of our tips so you don't have to figure them out yourself. Look, I'm juggling Oreos!The sketch of Joe's head here, I did pretty fast, without looking at any screencaps! I think I'm, sort of, getting the hang of eyes, but now I need to pay some more attention to mouths -Joe's mouth is... quirky.
Originally posted by Transmute Jun I think you're drawing yourself a very nice Joe!!!! Meanwhile, this is the Condor I'm with...Hey, no fair! I've only got a head, and anyway, I can't draw a body like that!
I can share what I've noticed...face shape is very important...and his corneas are rather small...the eyes are sort of... triangular...and he needs lines below each eye...like he has bags under his eyes...the mouth is tricky...but I noticed that the top lip is pretty straight with a slight downward turn (same with Ken)...I am still working on joe, myself...
Ebonyswanne
Gatchamaniac
posted 6 Jul 2008 20:26
Thanks Springie...
Those eyes are so hard to get right for the
Condor.
I look at screen shots to try get it right... I"ll just keep going with it.
You saw this, I'm sure? http://diinzumo.deviantart.com/art/Notes-on-Drawing-Ken-and-Joe-90874518
I will try to do something similar that captures the things I've learned about drawing da boyz. The eye shape is a big one, though.
Ebony -- you did a great job with the eyes in yours! That hair looks nice and soffffft, too!
Do you ever draw guidelines to help you keep everything straight? I have trouble lining up the nose with the mouth, and keeping the eyes on the same line, if I don't do that. You can actually see that Wendy draws guidelines in all of her sketches (check out the line above...the last drawing in particular, you can see the lines). If you've never done guidelines before, here's a couple of little tutorials that describe the proper proportions: http://mystical-enigma.deviantart.com/art/anime-head-tutorial-46286788 and http://timflanagan.deviantart.com/art/Basic-Head-Tutorial-Layout-18002862
More in a bit...
I did see Diinzumo's tutorial today. No, I've never drawn guidelines. That is an excellent idea that clueless, newbie me has never tried.
So much to learn...
Sometimes I do...sometimes its just free hand.
I think I get unstuck if I do too much freehand thats when it goes pair shaped big time. I'm putting an effort to do one drawing everyday. I need to or I go backwards too much.
I'll go and check this information you have provided. 
Katsesama.
I just got back from taking a look at the guidelines... Fantastic information!
You know they look some in my sculpting books! I forgot all about them until I saw the piccies put up by artists
I'm going to study these in Deviant, I find them clear in the information. I'll see what improvements come from it.
Katsesama.
I just got back from taking a look at the guidelines... Fantastic information!
You know they look some in my sculpting books! I forgot all about them until I saw the piccies put up by artists
I'm going to study these in Deviant, I find them clear in the information. I'll see what improvements come from it.
Originally posted by Ebonyswanne I think I get unstuck if I do too much freehand thats when it goes pair shaped big time. I'm putting an effort to do one drawing everyday.Wow, now there's a challenge. To get us all drawing some every day. I need to do that, I'm SO freaking rusty. I have a new picture I want to start, but I confess I'm always a bit intimidated by the blank page...
Ebonyswanne
Gatchamaniac
posted 6 Jul 2008 22:44
Originally posted by katsesama Wow, now there's a challenge. To get us all drawing some every day. I need to do that, I'm SO freaking rusty. I have a new picture I want to start, but I confess I'm always a bit intimidated by the blank page...From what I see you of your drawing...I stand back in awe at what you do. A blank white page...Same here! Wow good to see I'm not alone with that... Some nights when I sit down to draw it all comes out really crappy. Other times its better... My DH is on the computer at night, and I've been working on my own routine, so i have time for me and get things done. Doesn't always work... sigh.
Transmute Jun
Queen of the Bird Missiles
posted 7 Jul 2008 06:46
You know, I don't draw, but for me it's really easy to START a fic... the blank file doesn't intimidate me at all. It's wrapping it up that's the worst for me. This is why I don't like to post anything until I know it's finished. I wouldn't want to leave anyone hanging!
My problem comes even before I look at a blank screen: I practically have to have a "ahaa, ahha, celestial music, twinkly lights" all-encompassing vision of the fic to write anything, or, okay, well, at least an inspiring, and complete, idea before I even want to write anything.
Once the idea is there, the rest flows pretty easily, when I have uninterrupted time to write that is.
As it happens, the BF is currently planning on going to Europe on business for 10 days, quite soon, and I will I have lots of quiet solitude...
Transmute Jun
Queen of the Bird Missiles
posted 7 Jul 2008 12:54
Wait a minute... BF is going to Europe... and you're not going with him? What gives, LB????
Yeah, he'll be attending a conference for users of some kind of magnetoencephalography neuro-imaging, in Barcelona for 7 days, and is hoping to go visit his cousin in Krakow for the last three days. The company that makes this stuff is paying his way (except the Krakow jaunt), but only his. Considering the cost of airfare, the fact that I'm already going to go to Nova Scotia for a week at the end of the month, who will mow the lawn, feed my cat, etc., etc. I am not going. But, I was in England for ten days last summer, without him, so I can't really complain.
I did this one last night using the guides Katsesama show us...
Originally posted by Transmute Jun You know, I don't draw, but for me it's really easy to START a fic...Yeah, I have no problem starting a fic either.... It's getting the middle and ending done that gets me every time!
Originally posted by Ebonyswanne I did this one last night using the guides Katsesama show us...And he looks very well, um, guided indeed! You drew that in just one night?
Ebonyswanne
Gatchamaniac
posted 7 Jul 2008 19:23
My DH looked at him and said... "You didn't just give him the 6 pack abs... Ken got the whole carton." 
Iborigia, I drew it last night Yes.
Iborigia, I drew it last night Yes.
Originally posted by Ebonyswanne My DH looked at him and said... "You didn't just give him the 6 pack abs... Ken got the whole carton."ROTFL Your husband's funny. I'm impressed you did it in one night, too! Great job, Ebony! You are inspiring me, I am going to start drawing more!
Ebonyswanne
Gatchamaniac
posted 7 Jul 2008 22:49
Originally posted by katsesamaReally??Originally posted by Ebonyswanne My DH looked at him and said... "You didn't just give him the 6 pack abs... Ken got the whole carton."ROTFL Your husband's funny. I'm impressed you did it in one night, too! Great job, Ebony! You are inspiring me, I am going to start drawing more!
I didn't say that to boast or anything, just time frame thats all. It took me about 21/2 hrs. i have always thought I'm slow at drawing. or I just rush them to much.
DH thought the lips were out a bit. So I'll try another one with the notes i got from Deviant tonight or tomorrow night. I just want to improve thats all.
Transmute Jun
Queen of the Bird Missiles
posted 8 Jul 2008 06:44
Ebony, it's great! And if you can draw that in one night, then that excites me to expect more piccies from you more frequently!
Ebonyswanne
Gatchamaniac
posted 8 Jul 2008 17:54
I'm trying to do a scene...Aggghhh i have so much trouble with proportions. But I should keep at it, obviously its a weakness that needs work.
I only do basic washes in photoshop... you know crop, or watermark etc. I love it that you girls are so good with working in the program.
Originally posted by Transmute Jun Ebony, it's great! And if you can draw that in one night, then that excites me to expect more piccies from you more frequently!Ahh, Ebony, you blew your cover. Now the
and 
will be on you!
Ebonyswanne
Gatchamaniac
posted 9 Jul 2008 16:56
What did you say...
Ladygalactor777
Boardie
posted 21 Sep 2008 20:28
[FONT=comic sans ms][COLOR=red]Photo shop I needs to be purchased o [SIZE=3]it can be downloaded?...cuz I can do wonders with it....you guys won't get bored[/COLOR] [/SIZE] [/FONT]
Transmute Jun
Queen of the Bird Missiles
posted 22 Sep 2008 06:56
I don't know your current career status right now, Lady Gaalctor, but if you can get your hands on an educational version through a university or college bookstore, the basic version isn't too pricey at all.
Ebony your picture looks really good... and I love his 6 pack and loaded gun! 
shamrokchick
Forum Legend
posted 24 Sep 2008 14:59
Yeah I'm thinking about buying photoshop package through my university, cause anywhere else is out of the question lol...
Since I haven't done any drawing in a while, I did some playing with Photoshop today. My initial plan was to try to draw Ken (for the first time ever) yet somehow I ended up drawing (again!) my favourite subject.
Very nice. I like the shading and highlights in the hair - it adds depth!
shamrokchick
Forum Legend
posted 7 Oct 2008 14:34
Great picture! It looks just like Joe 
... And it's only natural for you to draw your fav 
... And it's only natural for you to draw your fav
clouddancer
Gatchamaniac
posted 7 Oct 2008 15:32
This is great LB.
You are doing so well at drawing the Condor, keep up the good work.
A few months ago, I was watching a Gatch ep, and there was, very briefly, a close up of Joe's face. I hit reverse, and hit pause just at the right moment, and sighed...
So beautiful.
So today, I went back to that ep, paused it at the same place and used that as my model for this pic.
I realize now, though, that his pupils are rather dilated for an outdoor picture!
Guess that shrapnel in his head is affecting his vision, or a Devil Star has drugged him. 
Transmute Jun
Queen of the Bird Missiles
posted 7 Oct 2008 16:21
Ooh.... Joe is looking good! Nice work, LB!
Oh LB, I am swooning here!!! You just *have* to put that picture in for one of the months on the calendar!!! Gorgeous!
I hate that I am so limited for time to surf the net...this class I'm taking is taking up all of my free time! *boohoo*
I hope to be around more this weekend, but I just had to make quick comment!
Originally posted by Springie Oh LB, I am swooning here!!! You just *have* to put that picture in for one of the months on the calendar!!!Thanks! I did.
Ebonyswanne
Gatchamaniac
posted 7 Oct 2008 19:05
LB thats a great picture of the Condor!! His eyes are fantastic!!! And so condor like!
Originally posted by Springie Oh LB, I am swooning here!!! You just *have* to put that picture in for one of the months on the calendar!!! Gorgeous! I hate that I am so limited for time to surf the net...this class I'm taking is taking up all of my free time! *boohoo* I hope to be around more this weekend, but I just had to make quick comment!I often miss taking classes, until I remember how much (usually dull) reading and (non-fic) writing they require... I hope you get a break soon, Springie!
lb - whoa! He looks determined to get at or to something or someone. I wouldn't want to get in the way! Nice pic!
Transmute Jun
Queen of the Bird Missiles
posted 9 Oct 2008 20:56
Wow/// Je
s angry! ITA with GoGirl. Katse had better watch out!
Or maybe he's just mad because Joe's casting his eyes in Jun's direction...
Well, he certainly seems to be confronting someone, or planning to...
Great job with this one! I agree, someone had better watch out, Ken's mighty angry!
clouddancer
Gatchamaniac
posted 10 Oct 2008 08:14
Great job on the Eagle LB.
To me for some reason, he looks confused, not angry.
Well, the image I used as a model is from Gatch II, ep. 2, when Ken has just regained consciousness in the cave after wrecking his jet, and now he's glowering at Dr. Rafael, who's explaining that he rescued Ken, but Ken though he'd heard Joe...
Amusing myself in Photoshop creating a group photo...
clouddancer
Gatchamaniac
posted 10 Oct 2008 12:40
Originally posted by lborgia88 Well, the image I used as a model is from Gatch II, ep. 2, when Ken has just regained consciousness in the cave after wrecking his jet, and now he's glowering at Dr. Rafael, who's explaining that he rescued Ken, but Ken though he'd heard Joe...WEll that would explain the angry yet confused look.... Love the group photo. Next you need to add the Owl, Swallow and Swan.
Transmute Jun
Queen of the Bird Missiles
posted 10 Oct 2008 12:42
Originally posted by lborgia88 Amusing myself in Photoshop creating a group photo...ROTFL, LB! Joe is looking at Ken in a dreamy way, and Ken's apparently not too happy about it!
Originally posted by Transmute JunI can only hope that it doesn't inspire any fics!Originally posted by lborgia88 Amusing myself in Photoshop creating a group photo...ROTFL, LB! Joe is looking at Ken in a dreamy way, and Ken's apparently not too happy about it!
Originally posted by clouddancer Love the group photo. Next you need to add the Owl, Swallow and Swan.There's an idea...
Oh, you guys are cracking me up! I am anxiously awaiting the addition of the rest of the team!
It is fun just drawing faces, and not having to figure out the bodies (especially hands!) or clothes!
shamrokchick
Forum Legend
posted 11 Oct 2008 13:32
lborgia... your drawings are awesome! Now for the rest of the team
clouddancer
Gatchamaniac
posted 16 Oct 2008 14:19
Ohhh, she looks sad. I guess the Eagle just stood her up.
Good Job LB.
Oh how pretty! You are doing so well with drawing them, lb!
Originally posted by clouddancer Ohhh, she looks sad. I guess the Eagle just stood her up. Good Job LB.Well, I could take my previous group picture, in which "Joe is looking dreamily at Ken who is not too happy about it", and put Jun in the middle, so that Joe is looking dreamily at Jun and Ken is not happy about that -then I could call it an illustration for my fic!
Originally posted by Springie Oh how pretty! You are doing so well with drawing them, lb!Thanks! I spent a little more time on this one. Before I'd even applied any colours in Photoshop, I decided her eyes were too close together and used the "magic lasso" to move them further apart.
Fantastic drawings of Ken, Joe and Jun, LB. Love their facial expressions.
Originally posted by lborgia88 Well, I could take my previous group picture, in which "Joe is looking dreamily at Ken who is not too happy about it", and put Jun in the middle, so that Joe is looking dreamily at Jun and Ken is not happy about that -then I could call it an illustration for my fic!Indeed, and I am looking forward to part 3 of your fabulous fic.
clouddancer
Gatchamaniac
posted 17 Oct 2008 05:23
Originally posted by lborgia88Sounds great to me. Make it so!!!!Originally posted by clouddancer Ohhh, she looks sad. I guess the Eagle just stood her up. Good Job LB.Well, I could take my previous group picture, in which "Joe is looking dreamily at Ken who is not too happy about it", and put Jun in the middle, so that Joe is looking dreamily at Jun and Ken is not happy about that -then I could call it an illustration for my fic!
Here's an attempt. Taking Ken from a picture that I had made darker now makes him look quite tanned compared to the others, and I flipped Joe so that now the light is coming from more-or-less the same direction on all of them. Ken also looks a bit too small, but I will assume that he is standing back a little further.
Transmute Jun
Queen of the Bird Missiles
posted 17 Oct 2008 09:30
Originally posted by lborgia88 Well, I could take my previous group picture, in which "Joe is looking dreamily at Ken who is not too happy about it", and put Jun in the middle, so that Joe is looking dreamily at Jun and Ken is not happy about that -then I could call it an illustration for my fic!Perfect!!!!!! I love it!!! And she's even in Gatch II civvies.
(BTW, great picture, LB! You are very talented!!!!)
Transmute Jun
Queen of the Bird Missiles
posted 17 Oct 2008 09:31
Okay, I just saw the finished part, and it is PERFECT for byour fic, LB!!!! You have to put that in!!!!!
Wow, LB!!! You pics are getting better with every one!! Fantastic job! I can't wait to see more.
Photoshop is addictive ! And, with every picture, I figure out things about it that I didn't know before.
But, I'm hoping now I've got it out of my system a little, and can get back to just writing. Although, I do want to do Ryu and Jinpei too -I might save them for later.
Somehow I keep hearing Joe say "lighten up Ken!"
Great drawings by the way LB!
shamrokchick
Forum Legend
posted 18 Oct 2008 17:25
Your pic of the three of them look great! I like all the expressions you've drawn, they go well together.
Thanks, I'm glad you think they all go together, despite the fact that they have different expressions, and different lighting (although I could probably change the lighting).
Wow! LB, your pics are amazing! I even like Ken looks that pic! Though I'm sure I'd love a blue&with-haired version of him!
Originally posted by amyltrer Wow! LB, your pics are amazing! I even like Ken looks that pic! Though I'm sure I'd love a blue&with-haired version of him!Thanks! Okay, I tried it.
Transmute Jun
Queen of the Bird Missiles
posted 21 Oct 2008 13:55
Ooh... I sense Amy's heart going pitter patter at the sight of the blue-skinned Ken....
clouddancer
Gatchamaniac
posted 21 Oct 2008 14:36
LOL
So funny LB! I think his eyes should be violet though or perhaps a different shade of blue. Those blue eyes really do not seem to fit with that blue skin.
LB, that's fantastic, and Amy's going to love it! Me, on the other hand... I may be having nightmares for weeks! 
Much better LB!
Like Hino now I am doing to have deadful dreams!!!!
Ohhh, I know what will make those dreams better.... Ken is in his Halloween costume.
shamrokchick
Forum Legend
posted 21 Oct 2008 20:09
!
Yes, very smurfy!
Now that I think about it, Ken should probably have the scar like Egobossler too, but I don't have the heart to maim his face...
LOL Ken dressed as Ego for Halloween! All he needs is a wine glass! 
shamrokchick
Forum Legend
posted 22 Oct 2008 14:31
Originally posted by Springie LOL Ken dressed as Ego for Halloween! All he needs is a wine glass!
LB, you don't have to maim his face, just put some paint for halloween...
Originally posted by shamrokchickHee, that is true -I could just tell myself it's make-up for a costume!Originally posted by Springie LOL Ken dressed as Ego for Halloween! All he needs is a wine glass!
Originally posted by lborgia88 I think you're right. I tried violet.
OMG, after this picture I'll can never hate the Eagle like before! He has a striking resemblance with Ego! You could almost say they're brothers......hehehe
P.S. He looks better with violet eyes. Ego has violet eyes when they're not grey!
Originally posted by Springie LOL Ken dressed as Ego for Halloween! All he needs is a wine glass!Hey, Ego got once ago in the Eagle's skin, err...Birdstyle! It's only fair Ken shoud return the favour! You mean cranberry juice Springie! The Eagle has little tolerance to alcohol!
They do have some resemblance, don't they? Maybe it's the similar hairstyles, or the fact that we're used to seeing Ken looking blue...
shamrokchick
Forum Legend
posted 24 Oct 2008 18:07
Originally posted by lborgia88 They do have some resemblance, don't they? Maybe it's the similar hairstyles, or the fact that we're used to seeing Ken looking blue...Good point LB! I've never thought of that before...
Quick, someone write an Ego-is-really-Ken's-father fic!
I mean, come on, is he really that much worse than Red Impulse?
Originally posted by lborgia88 Quick, someone write an Ego-is-really-Ken's-father fic! I mean, come on, is he really that much worse than Red Impulse?Whaaat?
But LB, Ego's 28 and Ken around 22! So he can't be his father! Maybe in another timeline!
Precocious little devil, then! Of course, maybe his family has some very odd views regarding sperm banking . . . . Or cloning! "We'll never be short for an emergency heir again! And if he's not needed after all, nobody would believe him anyway!" 
Ego is only 28? For some reason I thought he was older than that. Yes, some rather unusual measures would be required for him to be Ken's father!
I guess the fic would have to have RI as the father of Ken and Ego, then, to explain their resemblance.
I guess the fic would have to have RI as the father of Ken and Ego, then, to explain their resemblance.
Transmute Jun
Queen of the Bird Missiles
posted 25 Oct 2008 19:49
Originally posted by amyltrer Whaaat?Um, didn't we have an 'Ego is Joe's cousin' fic idea awhiel ago too? And seriously, do we REALLY know how old Ego is? He has white hair, after all. Maybe he's 40. He COULD be Ken's father...
I am sure our Gatch Guru James can give us the answer to that.
Ohhh, James. Come out, come out and play..... 
Originally posted by lborgia88 Ego is only 28? For some reason I thought he was older than that. Yes, some rather unusual measures would be required for him to be Ken's father!Yep, it's stated in the cannon! Ego's dad was the former count and his mom a maid servant, so he hasn't common parents with Ken. That unless Ken would have been adopted! Which would explain why his daddy loved him so much!!!
Originally posted by lborgia88 I guess the fic would have to have RI as the father of Ken and Ego, then, to explain their resemblance.Now that would be a fic!! Who's going to add that idea to their fic pile?? (not me!!!)
Transmute Jun
Queen of the Bird Missiles
posted 26 Oct 2008 12:26
Originally posted by amyltrer #Amy looks hopefully towards TJ!#Uh.... no.
pleeeeaaaaaaaaaaase
Originally posted by amyltrerOh, but in fanfiiction, canon can be made... flexible. What if Red Impulse wasn't actually Ken's father, then? Actually I heard about some study a few years ago that claimed that 1 in 25 fathers have a child they believe is biologically theirs, but it isn't. Didn't Egobossler imprison or kill a brother in order to seize control of the family estate? A fic could be written in which Egobossler somehow finds out that his father had a son with some other woman (in fact, Ken's mother) and that he now has another brother to track down and eliminate... And imagine poor Ken's angst, finding out that he has another dead father that he never got to know... (and an evil half brother!)Originally posted by lborgia88 Ego is only 28? For some reason I thought he was older than that. Yes, some rather unusual measures would be required for him to be Ken's father!Yep, it's stated in the cannon! Ego's dad was the former count and his mom a maid servant, so he hasn't common parents with Ken.
clouddancer
Gatchamaniac
posted 27 Oct 2008 14:15
Wow, LB your story line is starting to sound a little like my AU.
With Cronus admitting he is Mark's father and then saying he isn't. I have not got to the evil step brother yet, but I have had cloned team members who are evil, in my story lines.... 
Wow, LB! I think you're another TJ in the making!! Start writing, girl!!! 
Transmute Jun
Queen of the Bird Missiles
posted 27 Oct 2008 16:03
Go for it, LB! I'm already buried in my own Red Impulse fic...
Aahh! I will add it to the (disturbingly increasing) list!
Sounds like an Ego fic! Go right it , girl!
Originally posted by lborgia88 Aahh! I will add it to the (disturbingly increasing) list!Ah, it's not disturbingly increasing... It's confirmation that you truly are one of us!!
Then will it have smut in it!? Goog nice smut!
Originally posted by amyltrer Then will it have smut in it!? Goog nice smut!That would be a safe assumption to make, as nearly everything I write, it seems, does have smut!
Originally posted by HinotoriThat's a relief!Originally posted by lborgia88 Aahh! I will add it to the (disturbingly increasing) list!Ah, it's not disturbingly increasing... It's confirmation that you truly are one of us!!
clouddancer
Gatchamaniac
posted 28 Oct 2008 16:32
Originally posted by amyltrerIt looks like Amy has been well and truly corrupted. Cloud scratches her head and tries to remember ... or was she always this way?Weeee! Smut!
Originally posted by amyltrerDon't get too excited -I take months to write fics, and this one is currently at the end of the ideas list!
Transmute Jun
Queen of the Bird Missiles
posted 28 Oct 2008 16:52
I'm excited about your smut, LB! You always write such good stuff....
clouddancer
Gatchamaniac
posted 28 Oct 2008 18:04
Originally posted by Transmute Jun I'm excited about your smut, LB! You always write such good stuff....You both write very good smut. Which gives me even less of a reason to need to try. While you keep writing, I do not need to make the attempt.
Thanks!
Me, I want everyone who wants to write smut to keep writing, because it's not so fun reading what you've written yourself!
Transmute Jun
Queen of the Bird Missiles
posted 28 Oct 2008 21:02
Originally posted by lborgia88 Me, I want everyone who wants to write smut to keep writing, because it's not so fun reading what you've written yourself!
Here's my first attempt ever at drawing birdstyle, and really trying to use foreshortening.
The background is a photo I took from a plane in December last year, altered with an "oil paint" effect.
That is so awesome LB! Keep up the fantastic work!
Oh WOW! Your Joe is really great, LB! Foreshortening is such a challenge and you handled it well!
shamrokchick
Forum Legend
posted 5 Dec 2008 20:32
Awesome job LB! Joe in full birdstyle looks great in this one and I think you did a good job with the foreshortening...
Thanks, guys!
Foreshortening is definitely hard -I had an image to work from that had his head, right hand, part of his left arm and some of his upper body, but I pretty much had to make up the rest.
Transmute Jun
Queen of the Bird Missiles
posted 5 Dec 2008 21:40
LB, that looks fantastic!!!!!!!
Joe seems a little apprehensive though... now *what* could make a Condor apprehensive?
I love the idea of using the airplane picture as a backdrop! Now all you need is a mecha in the background...
Or the phoenix and he's falling on top of a mecha.
Many possibilities...
He's escaping a mecha that's about to explode, or he's trying to get back to the Phoenix with a mecha in pursuit, or he's trying to reach a falling, unconscious teammate,
or he's soaring over Indiana, desperately seeking ME! (in my dreams... )
Wow, LB! That's fantastic!!! Another talented artist I can be jealous of! Oh to have an ounce of drawing ability...
But the pic is great. Hard to believe that's your first attempt at drawing Birdstyle! And I love that you used one of your own aerial photos as the background. More! More, I say (please???)
Oh trust me, there was a whole lot of erasing and re-drawing with the pencil (especially that damned helmet), and then once I'd scanned in the pencil drawing, I had to draw in his legs and his right wing digitally (as they weren't on the pencil drawing because I'd run out of room on the piece of paper) and that involved some deleting and redrawing...
I don't think I can draw any better than I could when I was 12, but I didn't have Photoshop when I was 12. I did my first Joe drawing, back in May, mostly because I wanted to see if I could learn how to use Photoshop, and now I'm hooked. I am willing to bet that you can draw better than you think you can!
shamrokchick
Forum Legend
posted 7 Dec 2008 07:54
Drawing the helmet is a pain... but you did a great job with it!
Hino, I bet you can draw something
Great work lb!
ps - If Joe does drop in on you in Indiana, could you send him over to me in Illinois next?
Oh, trust me... You don't want to see my drawings. TJ's stick figures would win design awards before my pics were even considered.... 
I've tried using Photoshop a couple times, and the two of us just don't get along... So I'd say the chances of any drawn images from me is slim to none.
I've tried using Photoshop a couple times, and the two of us just don't get along... So I'd say the chances of any drawn images from me is slim to none.
Racking my brain here... I know I've heard of TJs stick figures, but I'm honestly not sure I've ever seen them!
I couldn't figure out Photoshop either until I studied some tutorials available at Deviant Art, and even then there was a lot of frustrating fiddling and tinkering, and I'm still figuring out a lot of things, slowly.
Ebonyswanne
Gatchamaniac
posted 8 Dec 2008 02:02
If i started playing with photoshop my ficcie would NEVER get finished LOL
Originally posted by Ebonyswanne If i started playing with photoshop my ficcie would NEVER get finished LOLI know what you mean -I'm being too slow already with my fic-in-progress, and Photoshop is a fun distraction!
Transmute Jun
Queen of the Bird Missiles
posted 8 Dec 2008 06:45
Originally posted by lborgia88 Racking my brain here... I know I've heard of TJs stick figures, but I'm honestly not sure I've ever seen them!You don't want to see them. I only drew stick figures once because SOME PEOPLE *cough*Springie*cough* wouldn't believe that I had no artistic talent. So I drew my very best to prove it. And instead of convincing that person that I had no talent, for some strange and crazy reason she lliked them!
Of course, that's why I love that person: she's strange and crazy, just like me!
In any case, despite crazy person's opinion, they're not really worthwhile... you might burn your eyes out!
So Hino, if you don't want to draw, I completely understand!
Originally posted by gogirl212 Great work lb! ps - If Joe does drop in on you in Indiana, could you send him over to me in Illinois next?Not unless this Ohioian kidnaps him!
Photoshop does sound like a lot of fun!
*cough,cough** did someone say TJ's stick figures???
FTR, I won't post them either, it's up to her, cause I don't want to PO a great fic writer.
FTR, I won't post them either, it's up to her, cause I don't want to PO a great fic writer.
Originally posted by gatchgirlSo it'll be west versus east, then? I hope there's no one here from Kentucky or Michigan or it'll get really complicated!Originally posted by gogirl212 Great work lb! ps - If Joe does drop in on you in Indiana, could you send him over to me in Illinois next?Not unless this Ohioian kidnaps him!
shamrokchick
Forum Legend
posted 8 Dec 2008 20:36
LB, I like the new avatar!
Originally posted by lborgia88I just think we need the Condor to make a midwest tour - like Bon Jovi, only to our living rooms instead of to big arenas. BTW - I love the holiday avatar lb. (I really need to do something about mine some day - everyone else is so creative!)Originally posted by gatchgirlSo it'll be west versus east, then? I hope there's no one here from Kentucky or Michigan or it'll get really complicated!Originally posted by gogirl212 Great work lb! ps - If Joe does drop in on you in Indiana, could you send him over to me in Illinois next?Not unless this Ohioian kidnaps him!
Transmute Jun
Queen of the Bird Missiles
posted 9 Dec 2008 06:37
Um... excuse me.... if the Condor is making a tour, I think he needs to come out West.... 
Originally posted by Transmute Jun Um... excuse me.... if the Condor is making a tour, I think he needs to come out West....Okay, even Joe can't soar that far. He'll just have to "borrow" Ken's plane -or better yet, bring Ken along too!
shamrokchick
Forum Legend
posted 9 Dec 2008 08:36
Originally posted by lborgia88Uhhh... If Ken is going, he better come out East!Originally posted by Transmute Jun Um... excuse me.... if the Condor is making a tour, I think he needs to come out West....Okay, even Joe can't soar that far. He'll just have to "borrow" Ken's plane -or better yet, bring Ken along too!
Sounds like those two will be really busy! 
Oh and LB, I love the new avatar too, gogurl, I so understand the wanting to get something fresh. Maybe my B/H can help me.
Oh and LB, I love the new avatar too, gogurl, I so understand the wanting to get something fresh. Maybe my B/H can help me.
Transmute Jun
Queen of the Bird Missiles
posted 9 Dec 2008 17:29
Originally posted by lborgia88FLY? I don't think so... every hear of Route 66? I think Joe will be driving...Originally posted by Transmute Jun Um... excuse me.... if the Condor is making a tour, I think he needs to come out West....Okay, even Joe can't soar that far. He'll just have to "borrow" Ken's plane -or better yet, bring Ken along too!
Transmute Jun
Queen of the Bird Missiles
posted 9 Dec 2008 17:30
Originally posted by shamrokchick Uhhh... If Ken is going, he better come out East!It's an alternating schedule. When Ken's out East, Joe's out West. Then they switch. This way we all get our fair share...
Originally posted by Transmute JunThis sounds like a good arrangement -I assume that as they are traveling between the east and west coasts, they will both be, periodically, in the Midwest at the same time?Originally posted by shamrokchick Uhhh... If Ken is going, he better come out East!It's an alternating schedule. When Ken's out East, Joe's out West. Then they switch. This way we all get our fair share...
shamrokchick
Forum Legend
posted 9 Dec 2008 21:51
Originally posted by Transmute JunI could see Joe taking a road trip.Originally posted by lborgia88FLY? I don't think so... every hear of Route 66? I think Joe will be driving...Originally posted by Transmute Jun Um... excuse me.... if the Condor is making a tour, I think he needs to come out West....Okay, even Joe can't soar that far. He'll just have to "borrow" Ken's plane -or better yet, bring Ken along too!
shamrokchick
Forum Legend
posted 9 Dec 2008 21:51
Originally posted by Transmute JunAhh... sounds like a plan...Originally posted by shamrokchick Uhhh... If Ken is going, he better come out East!It's an alternating schedule. When Ken's out East, Joe's out West. Then they switch. This way we all get our fair share...
clouddancer
Gatchamaniac
posted 10 Dec 2008 16:42
LB, love that new pic, and I love seeing the scenery.
Now if we are talking having an East/West discussion, when do they get to come North? Ohhh, wait I am willing to look after Mark and Jason while you guys fight over Ken and Joe.
They head north to you when they're done here, with me.
clouddancer
Gatchamaniac
posted 10 Dec 2008 17:23
so I get to keep Mark and Jason AND a visit from Ken or Joe ? Wow I am honoured.
I thought we had an agreement?? You get Mark and Jason while I have Ken and Joe, then we swap...
clouddancer
Gatchamaniac
posted 10 Dec 2008 18:26
Well you didn't tell me that part.
You just said they head north after they are done with you....
shamrokchick
Forum Legend
posted 10 Dec 2008 19:07
But will they ever be done with you?
clouddancer
Gatchamaniac
posted 10 Dec 2008 19:31
Well I was not going to ask that .... but I had wondered that as well shamrock.
How did CD sneak that quick one in???? 
I didn't see it first!
I didn't see it first!
clouddancer
Gatchamaniac
posted 12 Dec 2008 17:54
Well while everyone keeps fighting over Ken and Joe I keep trying to sneak away with Mark and Jason, unfortunately I have not been totally successful as of yet.
shamrokchick
Forum Legend
posted 12 Dec 2008 21:10
As long as I get the eagle I'm good... he he...
Sounds like we need a cloning machine for the Condor and the Eagle!! 
Originally posted by shamrokchick But will they ever be done with you?Well, I guess technically that's up to the Eagle and Condor... But if I had it my way, the answer would be a definite "No!".
Seen this smilie and just thought it fit the topic 
And no my mind is NOT thinking about arcades.
And no my mind is NOT thinking about arcades.
shamrokchick
Forum Legend
posted 13 Dec 2008 11:44
And thus the board corrupts another mind...
Transmute Jun
Queen of the Bird Missiles
posted 13 Dec 2008 15:19
AMazing how many of this the smut has sucked in, innit? 
Smut, glorious smut!
So hot and so scrumptious
We're always in the mood
For steamy ninja action
Hot tubs or bedrooms
Where next isn't the question
As long as we have it with the boys
Happy reaction!
Originally posted by Hinotori Smut, glorious smut! So hot and so scrumptious We're always in the mood For steamy ninja action Hot tubs or bedrooms Where next isn't the question As long as we have it with the boys Happy reaction!Very nice - although I think I had a different word in mind for the last line. . .
OMG! That's great!
Transmute Jun
Queen of the Bird Missiles
posted 15 Dec 2008 06:15
I'm with GoGirl's last line...
I like the way you think, Hino!
GoGirl too!
: snerks :
Love the smirk on Joe in your Christmas Av, Iborgia...
Originally posted by Askura : snerks : Love the smirk on Joe in your Christmas Av, Iborgia...Thanks! I made the smirk myself (and softened up the frown) with photoshop, using this screencap:
I had to -it's not easy to find images of Joe where he's not scowling!
shamrokchick
Forum Legend
posted 15 Dec 2008 13:26
Originally posted by Hinotori Smut, glorious smut! So hot and so scrumptious We're always in the mood For steamy ninja action Hot tubs or bedrooms Where next isn't the question As long as we have it with the boys Happy reaction!Ha ha ha...
Very funny Hino, but my mind went with the others on the last line. 
Ok, I have to fess up here... I had no idea what "word" everyone was referring to... I had to ask TJ, who ever-so-gently got me to realize what it was. All I have to say to that is:
See?? I keep telling you I'm still innocent and not a smutist! Now maybe everyone will believe me! I couldn't even make the, uh...that word...connection!
Originally posted by Hinotori Ok, I have to fess up here... I had no idea what "word" everyone was referring to... I had to ask TJ, who ever-so-gently got me to realize what it was. All I have to say to that is: See?? I keep telling you I'm still innocent and not a smutist! Now maybe everyone will believe me! I couldn't even make the, uh...that word...connection!Oh yes.... I have been obviously lacking in my 'smut-u-cation' of Hino. But don't worry everyone. She's almost there. I'll make sure she finds her way....
clouddancer
Gatchamaniac
posted 15 Dec 2008 17:24
Okay so are you going to let ME in on this secret?
Oooo, don't worry, I don't think I want to fall into that smutist trap.
Cloud goes away, maintaining her innocence.
Originally posted by HinotoriAnd I picked it up instantly! Yikes...
shamrokchick
Forum Legend
posted 15 Dec 2008 21:00
Originally posted by lborgia88Me too ha ha... Innocence still roams here?Originally posted by HinotoriAnd I picked it up instantly! Yikes...
I picked it up instantly too...scary...
Transmute Jun
Queen of the Bird Missiles
posted 16 Dec 2008 06:55
Originally posted by clouddancer Okay so are you going to let ME in on this secret? Oooo, don't worry, I don't think I want to fall into that smutist trap. Cloud goes away, maintaining her innocence.I think CD is protesting too much... she keeps trying to maintain that she's more innocent than Hino, but since CD was around Gatchamania first, she's had that much longer to get smutized. We love you, either way, CD! It's okay, you can admit to being smutized!
I'm not sure if it depends on how long one's been here -I was "smutized" after about a week or so here!
(I blame it all on that IF...)
clouddancer
Gatchamaniac
posted 16 Dec 2008 11:01
Originally posted by Transmute JunOh, I am not saying I have not been smutized or that I am more innocent than Hino .... I have most definitely been smutized. What I am saying is I have no idea what you are saying you saw/see in Hino rhyme. My mind has not been corrupted that far yet and I am not sure if I want to know what it is you are talking about, so I am going to maintain my innocence from THAT.Originally posted by clouddancer Okay so are you going to let ME in on this secret? Oooo, don't worry, I don't think I want to fall into that smutist trap. Cloud goes away, maintaining her innocence.I think CD is protesting too much... she keeps trying to maintain that she's more innocent than Hino, but since CD was around Gatchamania first, she's had that much longer to get smutized. We love you, either way, CD! It's okay, you can admit to being smutized!
shamrokchick
Forum Legend
posted 16 Dec 2008 12:56
Ahh... so a "clean" mind
clouddancer
Gatchamaniac
posted 16 Dec 2008 13:59
If that is what my innocence means in this case.
shamrokchick
Forum Legend
posted 16 Dec 2008 18:02
I would say so.
Originally posted by HinotoriPardon me, Hino dear, but seeing as you wrote the rhyme to begin with I would say you have a very thin claim to innocence. But the part where you sometimes claim it is very charming. Cloud, I will give you a hint --
clouddancer
Gatchamaniac
posted 16 Dec 2008 19:17
<------ cloud covers eyes so she does need to look at the clue.
lets see David? .... David and Goliath? ..... David Beckham ..... Hmmm, what else .... well he is naked which is obviously why we are thinking smut ..... Bing, bing bing ... I think I am almost there .... what does David have that is covered by that smile .... yes?
By George, I think she's got it!
(you are so funny, CD!!!)
Transmute Jun
Queen of the Bird Missiles
posted 17 Dec 2008 06:39
Psssstttt.... starts with 'e'....
clouddancer
Gatchamaniac
posted 17 Dec 2008 07:44
Originally posted by Transmute Jun Psssstttt.... starts with 'e'....It does? .... ummmmm, ...... Oooooo ..... okay I guess it would and rhymes with reaction.
shamrokchick
Forum Legend
posted 17 Dec 2008 07:57
CD is closer to corruption...
I finally got around to finishing something I started drawing back in late March. That fact that it has four people, with their bodies, and non-canon clothes -it took me way longer than usual. I tell you, I think it's easier drawing the Birdies just as headshots, or wearing nothing!
(I made the background by adding some photoshop stuff to a picture the BF took last summer in Barcelona).
clouddancer
Gatchamaniac
posted 4 May 2009 17:57
Wow!!!! Great stuff.
So are you the one with the Condor LB?
Thanks! Hee, I wish I were with him. No, she's meant to be Katse in female form. I forgot to add the title -I called this pic "Undercover". I was thinking of some kind of glam, "James Bond" style mission, where they had to infiltrate a party to do... something.
SJ_SwanJun
Forum Goddess
posted 4 May 2009 18:19
Wow ... what a stunning picture.
I love the worried glare from Mark -- sorry, Ken.
I especially love the way you've done the hair on all of them. Gorgeous...
I'm in awe of you ladies ... I so am...
clouddancer
Gatchamaniac
posted 4 May 2009 18:32
Oooo a James Bond moment...
In my AU they get to dress in formal wear sometimes, since Anderson is head of his company and he meets with dignitaries and occasionally brings his "children" along with him. Either that or they are acting as body guards to dignitaries and again need to wear formal wear to "blend in".
Sorry, I should not be taking the focus off your beautiful work LB.
Transmute Jun
Queen of the Bird Missiles
posted 4 May 2009 19:19
I thought it looked like Katse!!!!! It reminds me of Katsesama's work, actually. Her female Katse in the purple dress?
This is incredible, LB! It's well worth the wait! I love it! And such fic fodder...
Wonderful!
Wonderful!
Originally posted by clouddancer Oooo a James Bond moment... In my AU they get to dress in formal wear sometimes, since Anderson is head of his company and he meets with dignitaries and occasionally brings his "children" along with him. Either that or they are acting as body guards to dignitaries and again need to wear formal wear to "blend in". Sorry, I should not be taking the focus off your beautiful work LB.Yes, there weren't enough opportunities for them to get dressed up in the series, so we need fics to correct that! Although, there is that Gatch II episode where Ken attends his flight school reunion party. I briefly considered trying to draw him in the white suit he wore in that episode, but rejected the idea quickly -I don't like white suits much!
I think what you have him in looks better LB.
This pic is amazing I love the way Jun is looking at KEn but he seems to be a little preoccupied in what the condor is doing
shamrokchick
Forum Legend
posted 4 May 2009 22:00
WHOA LB! I love this pic... I think all the characters look great! They all look fantastic in formal wear
Ebonyswanne
Gatchamaniac
posted 5 May 2009 01:16
IB you captured the moment fantastically, and the characters are well drawn. Fantastic!!
I love the formal wear LB! Terrific pic!
Transmute Jun
Queen of the Bird Missiles
posted 5 May 2009 12:20
Originally posted by lborgia88 Although, there is that Gatch II episode where Ken attends his flight school reunion party. I briefly considered trying to draw him in the white suit he wore in that episode, but rejected the idea quickly -I don't like white suits much!You don't think polyester leisure suits are the height of fashion?
FWIW, Jinpei wore a suit in the 'Maria' episode, Jun wore a formal gown (or two) in the Devil's Fashion Show episode, and they were all formally attired for Nambu's funeral in Gatchaman Fighter.
clouddancer
Gatchamaniac
posted 5 May 2009 14:52
I agree with you LB, I prefer the black formal dress to white.... besides white reminds me too much of RI and I really do not want that "influence" to rub off on Ken.
Transmute Jun
Queen of the Bird Missiles
posted 5 May 2009 16:49
Originally posted by clouddancer I agree with you LB, I prefer the black formal dress to white.... besides white reminds me too much of RI and I really do not want that "influence" to rub off on Ken.You took the words right out of my mouth, CD...
clouddancer
Gatchamaniac
posted 5 May 2009 17:07
Ahhh, so I was not the only one with that feeling ..... *shudder*
Hee, I'm sure it was the height of fashion in the 70s -but that's not always a good thing!
I'd forgotten all about RI's white suit in ep 51, but there is a resemblance there!
Firebird
Princess Firebird..... Goddess of Swannie Fics
posted 6 May 2009 09:20
(edited 6 May 2009 09:24)
eew! LB put him back in the black he looks so much better!
Have to say my desktop is a pic of the eagle and swan in formal wear by Juliana
desktop image
I have seen and love that image you posted FB.
Thank you for the reminder though it is one of my faves as well.
Wow, LB!!! What a fantastic pic! It was definitely worth the wait! I love how you drew everyone, but the way the Swan's gown falls.... It looks just perfect. Can't wait to see more of your wonderful work!
Nice desktop FB.
LB, your picture is wonderful, though the RI/Ken comparison is rather frightening.
LB, I saw this in Bird scramble...and I was so impressed! You did such a fabulous job with all of the details! How id you make the house?
And Joe's scowl is terrific...and the gun...I have a terrible time drawing weapons!
You just get better and better!! Thanks for sharing your marvelous talent with us!
clouddancer
Gatchamaniac
posted 21 Aug 2009 17:53
LB this is great. I love his scowl and the "movement" to his wings/capes.
Ebonyswanne
Gatchamaniac
posted 22 Aug 2009 01:42
Wow thats fantastic! Typical Condor too walking away from a mess!
gatchamarie
Gatchamaniac
posted 22 Aug 2009 04:02
That's awesome LB! I too like his scowl, his flowing cape, his cool walk away and all the details! I don't have Photoshop yet but I'm intrigued more and more .. perhaps some day! Lovely work and thanks for sharing!
Wow, LB, that's great!! You've really mastered the physical characteristics of the characters, and Photoshop's capabilities too!
And congrats on being accepted into Bird Scramble!!! 
But where's the Devilstar? He killed her...... 
Great Photoshoping skills LB. Gimp is a far cry !
Great Photoshoping skills LB. Gimp is a far cry !
Thanks, guys!
Joe's gun is a pain to draw. It's so hard to find clear, detailed caps of it and it seems to look different, sometimes, from ep to ep, depending on whether it's holstered or in his hand. In the end, I just sort of made it up myself, as best as I was able, and it underwent many revisions. These days I scan in pencil drawings when they're still pretty crude and then spend a lot of time fixing them up in Photoshop with my Wacom tablet -it's invaluable as it allows so much more precise drawing control than a mouse! Joe's feet and cape had to be drawn solely with the tablet, as there wasn't room for them on the paper.
The house, and its surroundings were my first serious attempt at an all-photoshop background. I think I've achieved the visual quality of maybe an early 1980s Atari video game, but it was a fun experiment.
LB, that's awesome! I haven't seen Birdscramble yet, since my mail won't be delivered until this afternoon, but that picture had me laughing and cheering! I love the Devilstar head at the bottom... the perfect touch!!!!! Hmmm... maybe Joe should be tramping on her dead body too?
Originally posted by Transmute Jun I love the Devilstar head at the bottom... the perfect touch!!!!! Hmmm... maybe Joe should be tramping on her deal body too?Heh, but that would be a lot harder to draw. It's supposed to be just her mask there, but it does look like a head. I should have tried to make it look crumpled or flatter.
Great job on the movement of the Condor, he looks lifelike almost. Birdscramble too.... another WTG is in order
There's a zodiac-themed contest at Deviant Art's Gatchaman Club and in fanon (not canon) Joe's birthday is November 15.
So, he's a Scorpio...
Happy birthday, Joe! (tomorrow)
(I didn't draw the scorpion!)
(I didn't draw the scorpion!)
Transmute Jun
Queen of the Bird Missiles
posted 14 Nov 2009 10:08
Ooh, very nice! I can feel the intensity in Joe's eyes!
But the scorpion reminds me of a Galactor mecha... is it coming to bite him? Ooh, but I'll bet Joe's got some nasty plan to get it before it gets him....
Very nice picture LB, thank you for showing it to us. I am thinking Joe is standing in front of a flag .... Which country's would that be? The Utoland flag? 
Happy Birthday to our Favourite Condor!!!!
Happy Birthday to our Favourite Condor!!!!
Oooohhhhh No!
Did it again.
gatchamarie
Gatchamaniac
posted 14 Nov 2009 10:38
Awesome pic, LB! You've captured Joe's cool look brilliantly and I agree about the intensity in his eyes! You've also done a wonderful job with the shading! A very happy birthday to the Condor!
I'm not only impressed with the shading/coloring on this one...but I am impressed that you drew the gun so well! (I am horrible with drawing weapons!) Fabulous pic, LB!
And Happy Birthday to my favorite Condor!
Originally posted by clouddancer Very nice picture LB, thank you for showing it to us. I am thinking Joe is standing in front of a flag .... Which country's would that be? The Utoland flag?It does rather resemble a flag, doesn't it? All it represents, I think, is that I've been staring at many autumn-coloured leaves lately and like their rich, warm colours.
Originally posted by Springie I'm not only impressed with the shading/coloring on this one...but I am impressed that you drew the gun so well! (I am horrible with drawing weapons!) Fabulous pic, LB!I used an image from a movie as a reference for the pose and the gun. I changed Brad Pitt into Joe, though!
Originally posted by Transmute Jun But the scorpion reminds me of a Galactor mecha... is it coming to bite him? Ooh, but I'll bet Joe's got some nasty plan to get it before it gets him.... Big GrinWhatever happens, it will certainly be a tense situation and end badly for someone!
Originally posted by gatchamarie Awesome pic, LB! You've captured Joe's cool look brilliantly and I agree about the intensity in his eyes! You've also done a wonderful job with the shading! A very happy birthday to the Condor!Thanks! It was my BF's birthday a couple days ago -I think I must have a weakness for Scorpios!
Great job, LB! I too love the intensity and the color/shading.
Happy Birthday, Joe!!
Happy Birthday, Joe!!
Jun the goon, queen of green...
I figure that she's winking at Ken dressed in his "Captain Flower Petal" uniform.
I can totally see her infiltrating as the 'Galactor pinup girl'....
Great job. LB!
Great job. LB!
I LOVE this! LB, you are so good at getting her expression right! Just perfect!
gatchamarie
Gatchamaniac
posted 26 Sep 2010 23:56
LB ... that's awesome! You're so talented! Great job ... I love her expression!
Thanks! And I've often thought that the design of goons' uniforms, with the breastplate armor, rather suits women better.
gatchamarie
Gatchamaniac
posted 27 Sep 2010 00:14
It's quite figure flattering for females, rather than for males!
Transmute Jun
Queen of the Bird Missiles
posted 27 Sep 2010 06:56
I agree as well! And with that long hair on the goons... quite androgynous, just like our Lord Katse!
This is what happens when you're supposed to be working but you have Photoshop and you wonder what Jun's birdstyle would look like if it were designed like the guys', and then you start wondering what she'd look like in their various colours...
DeletedUser496
Forum Legend
posted 27 Sep 2010 23:14
Originally posted by lborgia88 Jun the goon, queen of green... I figure that she's winking at Ken dressed in his "Captain Flower Petal" uniform.She looks sexy.
Something inspired by episode 70. I've always figured that Joe was in Maya's hospital room the night he brought her there.
I love that he is focusing more on the rose than the girl, like he doesn't know whether to admire it or crush it. There are just so many possibilities with what he is thinking.
clouddancer
Gatchamaniac
posted 23 Mar 2011 10:15
A beautiful piece of work and I like the way the rose still has its thorn on, contrasting the "pain" against the sweetness.
(I hope I have explained that clearly.)
Beautifully done! I love looking at your artwork, LB!
Becky Rock
Gatchamaniac
posted 23 Mar 2011 16:44
I somehow missed the Jun in green goon and testing the other colors of the uniforms.
Her hair matches the green. I think she looks best in the Condor's colors, but I'm prejudiced.
Joe can sneak into my bedroom and be waiting for me to wake up anytime - sorry hubby....
Thanks, guys. In my mind, he's mostly thinking about whether he can trust her, with the rose being sort of a dual symbol -pretty, but with thorns, as well as the weapon Galactor assassinesses have traditionally lobbed at him. I think he wanted to trust Maya, but he does seem to be doing the "protest too much" thing when Ken is suspicious of her the next day -perhaps in part because he knows he's put his cover identity at risk over her.
Originally posted by Becky Rock Joe can sneak into my bedroom and be waiting for me to wake up anytime - sorry hubby....I like to think our hubbies and BFs understand -I mean, they really shouldn't be too threatened by fictional, animated characters from the 70s...
gatchamarie
Gatchamaniac
posted 24 Mar 2011 01:50
Great piece of artwork, LB! You really managed to portray the exact message you said you wished to convey with this picture! I love the yielding expression on the Condor's face, as he's looking at the rose which symbolizes so well all his inner turmoil ... as if he were captured at a rare vulnerable moment!
Transmute Jun
Queen of the Bird Missiles
posted 24 Mar 2011 06:12
This image really captures a 'lost moment' from the episode. It fits right in, even though it wasn't part of the 'official' story... yet I can see all of Joe's emotions on his face, and sense the tension in the room.
Reboekah and Springie are doing "before" and "after," so I'll add one too.
I'm paranoid about messing up a drawing, so I save every step along the way, so that I can go back if necessary!
The screencap that first gave me the idea...
'Shopping in some rough stuff to help me figure out what's where, and what to draw...
Initial pencil drawing, scanned -you can see where the grid lines I was using to help me draw, and then erased, were.
Adusting brightness and contrast, fixing up the lines -especially on Maya's face -but no work on Joe yet.
Deciding I hate Joe's hair, and changing it. Also tweaking his face...
Realizing he looks completely freaked out -adjustments to eye...
Adding the flat colours and flower vase...
Some shading work on Maya and Joe...
All the shading...
Final tweaks to Joe's forehead, and the upper edge of Maya's blanket...
'Shopping in some rough stuff to help me figure out what's where, and what to draw...
Initial pencil drawing, scanned -you can see where the grid lines I was using to help me draw, and then erased, were.
Adusting brightness and contrast, fixing up the lines -especially on Maya's face -but no work on Joe yet.
Deciding I hate Joe's hair, and changing it. Also tweaking his face...
Realizing he looks completely freaked out -adjustments to eye...
Adding the flat colours and flower vase...
Some shading work on Maya and Joe...
All the shading...
Final tweaks to Joe's forehead, and the upper edge of Maya's blanket...
clouddancer
Gatchamaniac
posted 4 Jun 2011 16:23
that is a great step by step display LB. Thank you for showing how you go about your work.
Becky Rock
Gatchamaniac
posted 4 Jun 2011 18:11
LB, the process is fasinating. So that's how you do it!
Amazing process, LB- it must've taken a long time to do this one, and it turned out gorgeous!
Transmute Jun
Queen of the Bird Missiles
posted 4 Jun 2011 21:46
You make it look so easy with all of these steps... but then, I wouldn't even be able to get through the first one!
Oh, wow, LB! I love seeing things created step by step anyway but...wow.... truly amazing! I love that we can see all the details you added as you went - it really does show how much effort you put into this brilliant piece!
Thanks so much for sharing! Seriously....wow.
Thanks, guys! The parts that are slow, for me, are doing the initial pencil drawing (which I find very tedious!), fixing up and thinning the lines digitally in Photoshop (sort of tedious, but I think it's worth it) and then adding all the shading at the end (my favourite part -it's fun!)
I usually start with photographs for reference, rather than screencaps -it can be pretty amusing to see the differences between the "reference" and the end result!
gatchamarie
Gatchamaniac
posted 5 Jun 2011 00:28
Such awesome procedures, LB! It's amazing how much work is involved in every drawing, and it's so evident that you put your whole self into what you do! And, thanks a lot for writing down the description of every step ... it helps a lot to understand better!
Oh, you guys are so intriguing me to learn how to turn pencil drawings into digital ones! But, alas, I never find the time (lately, not even to do a simple, pencil drawing!) to start trying, and I'd also need to have the software first!
Lovely! And I adore the poses you chose!
clouddancer
Gatchamaniac
posted 5 Jun 2011 06:18
It is great to see the chose the poses you did.
Do start by looking at pictures and then deciding on the subject? Or do you start with a pose in mind and go looking for it?
Transmute Jun
Queen of the Bird Missiles
posted 5 Jun 2011 10:31
Those are terrific to see, LB! And some of those drawings are new to me too... I don't recall seeing Joe with the gun before!
Now I think I should go find some reference pics for you.... 
Originally posted by clouddancer Do start by looking at pictures and then deciding on the subject? Or do you start with a pose in mind and go looking for it?In most cases, I have a pose in mind, and then I go looking for a photo that I can use as a reference. I often end up using photos from stock photography websites, such as istock, because they have great search engines to help you find what you want. Of course, unless you pay, you can't get a version of the photo without the "watermark" crossing through it, but it doesn't matter if you're just using it for a reference to draw something.
Originally posted by gatchamarie Oh, you guys are so intriguing me to learn how to turn pencil drawings into digital ones! But, alas, I never find the time (lately, not even to do a simple, pencil drawing!) to start trying, and I'd also need to have the software first!I hope you find some time to draw, at some point, though I understand how the various demands of real life eat into one's free time for personal, creative endeavors! Going "digital" worked very well for me, as I'm not much good with pencil drawing and digitally, it's very easy to reverse mistakes or make changes that can't be done, or done at all easily, on paper. I've gotten lazy -I don't even really try to draw eyes on paper anymore and get them right. I just make an outline of where they will be, on the drawing before I scan it, and then do the eyes all digitally, where I can tinker and fiddle, or zoom in to pixel by pixel closeness if I want to. I have immense respect for art that's done, beginning to end, on paper though -because I know how much skill it must take!
Becky Rock
Gatchamaniac
posted 5 Jun 2011 12:47
Thanks so much for sharing that. Its fascinating.
I used to draw a long time ago before the RA screwed up my fingers. I used to use another picture as my guide as well.
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