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**Artguy** · July 22nd, 2005, 05:50 PM

Something I did fairly quickly and for free. Banner for the top of a discussion forum of a Warcraft Guild. Didn't come out too bad.

90% Alias Sketchbook 10% Photoshop tweaking.

Finished Piece

Initial Concept

Enjoy!

**vigostar** · July 22nd, 2005, 06:03 PM

I like it.. very good compostition... good colors.. i never played the game but, i know it has a big following.. i think you made them proud!!!

**DigitalShade** · July 22nd, 2005, 06:06 PM

Why is the elf's finger over the arrow that is holding the bow? Usually you only grasp the bow with that hand. Otherwise if you fired you'd have a problem. Take a look at some Google archery pictures to see what I'm talking about

**Artguy** · July 22nd, 2005, 06:15 PM

You're probably right on the archery thing. You can see in the original sketch I didn't draw it that way. As I was finishing it, I wasnt really sure about that hand. Since I really didnt know how a bow was held.

I went on line and found a photo where the person was holding it that way. But, the person in the photo could have been clueless of proper technique also, or maybe holding it that way to keep the arrow from falling down.

we'll next time I'll know.

**REEF** · July 23rd, 2005, 02:13 AM

I like how you took the time to put real WoW gear on em. I can name a few...

**wassermelone** · July 23rd, 2005, 02:52 AM

Originally Posted by DigitalShade

Why is the elf's finger over the arrow that is holding the bow? Usually you only grasp the bow with that hand. Otherwise if you fired you'd have a problem. Take a look at some Google archery pictures to see what I'm talking about

Nah many archers hold it thus. Otherwise the arrow can slip off the little ledge. ...You do move your finger when you release.

I think the picture is fine but has some problems.
The expression on the warrior just doesn't work. I actually like the sketch better as far as expression and thats already so neutral.

The other problem I think is weak is the text. Try to work something better out with the type.