CHoW#258 :: The Gunslinging Alchemist

[NickyBeats]

just some pen and marker sketches to get things going...

probably wont end up finishing, but i couldnt resist this topic is killer.

[AdamK123]

Such a cool topic! Thinking I'm going to throw my hat into the ring this time. Maybe I'll finish one for once.

Going for a more realistic approach, need to make him more "alchemy" next now that I have the basic form done.



Crits are welcomed!

[spaethl123]

ok, never posted before, so we'll see what happens...

still needs some work, but almost done.

[RaynaCendre]

Progress, hoping to start and finish some semblance of a background tomorrow. Thanks for everyone's suggestions they really helped

[knut-]

@Mistermike be careful of her anatomy, especially her head, which is too big in comparison to the rest body.
Spaeth123 his legs seem a bit small and thin. Nice concept though man, he is a crazy alchemist/ gunsman!

It's inspiring to see everyone working constantly!

Another take! Guns are missing and some other things, still WIP..
Tell me what you think!

[Tirwa]

A little Update, time to sleep now...

[Dionesiist]

Being quite lazy on this one...

[Krisjoe]

Its been awhile since I participated to Conceptart, and I feel horrible. But here's my input on the topic. Its a bit off on the design brief but, he is agile as Jack Black, which is pretty agile for a man his build. I don't think I can finish this so I thought I should atleast participate.

[JanJager]

Tirwa
Great design in the carter and details. Why so much empty space in the middle of the picture.
spaethi123
I like the mad look.
RaynaCendre
Good attitude in the charter. perhaps work out her legs a bit more.
jrbarker
great. At this point the hat looks a bit broader at right side. Perhaps you cold adjust the shape on right side to lead the yes to his face.
Migsta
Awesam
Malepart
I like him. Perhaps add some more alchemy stuff.
Aeronik
Great characher.
Gadbury
Great action. Looking forward to see it finished.
Pixeltuner.
I like the overall picture especially the colors.
Elbi
Looks grate
Krisjoe
I like his weapon

[jsn]

NickyBeats howdy!?, lookin forward to your updates!
Is that a twelve shooter?

I was thinkin of combining the final and character sheet, but, they're supposed to be separate! So, here I am still workin on the final, main piece!
Any kind of comments are more than welcome!

[Tirwa]

Tirwa
Great design in the carter and details. Why so much empty space in the middle of the picture.

'Cause it's just the character sheet, and I need space for the back... well gotta hurry xD. Good start btw! U got a pretty sadistic expression xD.

Great design all! Sorry, will review later, I have to open my eyes first...

[Mistermike]

thanks Knut

I asked that in a much earlier post, wether the head was to big but no one said anything, so i left it i've fixed it now i think

[SM0gy]

I'll jump in on this one...
Guess I would join on any topic, it's just that I have time now so

[jsn]

everyone all the best to ya! yer works are smokin!

I don't have anymore time left in the next 48 hours, to spend on this! If I get home early enough, I'll finish and post in the finals.

[SM0gy]

Hm, 'can you spare some change-gunslinger' was the topic, am I right?
well, I did some clothes... I'm most grateful for suggestions and criticism if there's any... 'Ain't no grave' by Johnny Cash is soundtrack for this one..

[ryansumo]

Hm, 'can you spare some change-gunslinger' was the topic, am I right?
well, I did some clothes... I'm most grateful for suggestions and criticism if there's any... 'Ain't no grave' by Johnny Cash is soundtrack for this one..

This is actually looking pretty good, though the brief did say "no 'dark, brooding strangers'." Annoying I know, I spent about 2 hours conceptualizing a dark brooding stranger before going over the brief again.

[CassandreBolan]

hey, im pretty new to this so I'm checking...isn't the FINALS thread supposed to be up right now? the deadline's tomorrow. I just really don't want to miss it, if anyone knows anything let me know-thanks!

p.s. above is an earlier sketch for my saloon girl character design. forgot to post it before

[SM0gy]

I believe that at least I got the feeling of the character. Maybe I could use some items to underline the 'alchemy' but somehow I felt that it would be too
obvious and bit cheap solution so I opted for cheesy movie-poster tricks. Tell me what YOU think. Thanks guys
soundtrack: Johnny Cash 'Ain't No Grave', Nick Cave 'Song of Joy'

[SM0gy]

'No dark, brooding strangers'?
Shit, I'll read the brief next time...

[CassandreBolan]

hey mistermike, it is difficult to pull off dimension with flat lighting (that's why i hate flash photos of myself). Try a few studies of faces where there is one strong light off to the side-it will light the face unevenly and appear to pop out more

[MJ_Alcazar]

starting on the turn around.

[Angelsway257]

Super last minute, but thought I'd give it a go during Irene.

[Dread_Reaper]

@speathl123
I love it! Its like an insane western Doc Brown.

@Krisjoe
Its a really neat concept but I have a few nitpicks. One is the hands. I know you're going for stylized with the anatomy by the hands (especially the one on the barrel) doesn't seem to have any bones in it. This might be a great time just to check out your hand in a mirror and get a feel for finger length, knuckle placement, etc. Small thing but I noticed it and that's not something you want people to notice on a great piece like yours!

@JanJager
I love that pudgy little guy! Definitely seems like some kind of underhanded business owner or something. I'm interested to see how you'll integrate all of his gun's components together but I hope they go with the great vibe its got already.

@jsn
I'm sure its too late for this but for future reference when doing buildings and geometric things like that its really important to sketch out the perspective lines first and establish your vanishing points. Your lines are all over the place and it destroys the sense of distance and scale you're creating with flying through a city. Also (in daytime lighting) things generally tend to get lighter over distance (because of the amount of atmosphere between the viewer and the object) but in your piece the objects in the foreground seem lighter whereas the father buildings are darker. I like your wacky style but the basics will really allow your pieces to stand better from a technical sense.

@SMOgy
Man, look at that guy brood...

@MJ Alcazar
Always a pleasure to see your work, and this is no exception.

Must finiiiiiiiiiiiiish!

Getting done with the character, or at least as done as it will be. The character sheet and the gun detail will be a pain but whaddayagonnado, right? I still have to render out her robot arms but for now the glamour shot is like 90% done unless someone speaks up. Hopefully my next update will be the ortho!

Man I'm having fun with this! Why don't I do female characters more often?

-Dread_Reaper

[smuli]

jrbarker - Really like the weapon design and the face!

Gadbury - Great sense of action! I like the pose of the guy getting shot.


I noticed too late the no brooding strangers thing so I'm not going to enter (I don't have the patience for a character sheet either) but I'm glad the topic got my ass to work anyway.

[jsn]

Dread_Reaper, thanks! The building in the foreground is a whitish colour, plus the sun is coming from the left, in between buildings. I used no refs whatsoever, and no guides.
Cheers!

[Dread_Reaper]

Glamour is done! Now onto finishing the character sheet. I went with a different approach than having just a boring old guy lying on the ground, instead going for a guy who just got a hole blown through him after losing a duel. Rough day for him.

-Dread_Reaper

[Tirwa]

Too Slow, won't probably finish in time! blah.

Here's a WIP.

[Angelsway257]

not going to finish probably...

[fudgeloaf]

Angels- look great hope you can finish

Tirwa- black and white are always good

Dread_Reaper- interesting camera angle, looks much better

update- trying to push it more and did a quick character sheet for now

[.pc]

great work guys!