Creative Work That Doesn't Deserve A Thread - Detlef's Detlef edition - General

i leiks.

[QUOTE=G-foxisus;29428888]I think this is the best place to question this: Is there an easy way to get a worn metal look on objects? Like this: [img_thumb]http://d2d04grx5ahzvh.cloudfront.net/028_C4D_HandGrenade/finaleffectpreview.jpg[/img_thumb] [/QUOTE] If sandpaper doesn't work or if you want a completely different paint overhaul (without buying expensive metal paints) simply apply button polish, transparent polish or any lacquer and then you can use acrylics over it.

[QUOTE=k00lwhip;29428978]how incredibly narcissistic[/QUOTE] Its due as an assignment for tommorrow anyways.

[QUOTE=Detlef;29429013]newest ZW page [img_thumb]http://i.imgur.com/Yw5rw.png[/img_thumb][/QUOTE] I like the colors and the scene, but the characters seem flat compared to everything else. Not saying it's bad ofc, cause it looks very good :)

well I gotta keep their cell shaded/linarted appearance..... [editline]26th April 2011[/editline] of course if it was just plain art I would have done them in a style that fitted but [editline]26th April 2011[/editline] its a comic

God damnit def, stop making boring pages KILL MORE ZOMBIES

I'm BUILDING UP if I threw zombies at ur face all the time they wouldn't be special anymore

I don't like the fact that they have black outlining and the background doesn't. Kinda flattens the scene. Looks like you painted the background and then slapped the characters on top.

yes it indeed does. I should maybe line the bg the next time

You used a reference for the background right?

yes I did

Anybody down for some poetry?

[QUOTE=Meader;29435804]Anybody down for some poetry?[/QUOTE] I'm up for some poetry.

i'm beside myself about your poetry.

I'm all around ready for some poetry

Good Morning Sunlight ricochets off my retina -squint- That fuzzy shape; That gorgeous lump. Could it be? More sunlight rushes in -welcomed pain- It is; the girl of my dreams. Beside me, in my arms, snoring. Beauty as only the mind could fabricate, and yet -racing heart; poke, poke- She’s real. I tested it. -my body smiles- Dreams can come true. [editline]25th April 2011[/editline] Name That Sound At first you don’t hear it, And no matter how hard you try, you can never imagine it’s sound. But then, out of nowhere, it drops. And it never drops lightly, this sound is always noticed Some fear it because of it’s sheer volume. Some because of it’s meaning; it’s origin. Some seek it, find it, live it. It can be heard in a library, blaring into your ears at full volume and it can be heard from space. It holds power and lets emotions and words stick like dried pasta sauce on the stove-top. Once this noise, this sound, this deafening monstrosity seizes the air, It holds on tight and rides on, until someone is brave enough To break it’s invisible grip on your vocal cords. [editline]25th April 2011[/editline] The Weight of the Words Words Tumble, Tumble, Fall from my mouth; they Sink, they Linger they Fall. and yet it’s those that don’t Fall at all that hold the most Weight. The most Meaning. Because when they Do Fall, and they do every so often, they Hold upon them the Weight of Time. Time Measured in Patience, measured in Experience, measured in finding that Perfect Moment. It’s when that moment never comes that the words Clammer Down upon your own head, Driving you Mad with emotion. And when I say Mad I don’t mean angry, oh no! I mean the type where you can’t even stand being inside your own Mind so you check out. I mean Tearing down decorations and Breaking clocks. I mean giving away your stuff for no reason. I Mean Fire. I mean enjoying every second of every day, but not really being able to enjoy it at all, because it’s not Real. The happiness is just a side effect of Insanity. But insanity only brings you so far. and then it fades and all that are left are the Words. Those Spiny, Engorged Letters, picking up Time, Holding It. Menacing. [editline]25th April 2011[/editline] Eye of the Beholder They say nothing is perfect, But they haven’t seen You and I. Our bodies lying together uselessly As one collective soul hovers far above; Elated. Complete. Have they seen your hand in mine? Or your eyes Dancing wildly and shimmering In a dimly lit room? Have they felt our heart beat, Or our lips quiver in anticipation? Have they kissed the freckle on your ear, Nudged noses, or watched you work? No. They have not. That’s why They say nothing is perfect; Because they haven’t seen Us. [editline]25th April 2011[/editline] That First Kiss Ice slowly crystallizes on my spine, Ascending. With each vertebrae it clings to I stiffen. My knees lock- My hands disappear. Frost hits my face, stopping me cold Frozen Our lips touch. My mind is left behind as I am suddenly shot at light speed across the ocean, My head can’t find words over the sound of my heart screaming At terminal velocity my skin catches fire In one swift wave of warm pleasure. What ice? All that exists is those soft, elegant lips. The fire becomes embers- Hot coals. I lean in to fan a blaze once more- Ah, the taste of perfection. [editline]25th April 2011[/editline] Frozen rain gently drifts to earth, brushing your cheek in it’s decent. Your smile permeates the air, which shines around you- Eternal beauty has a name. [editline]25th April 2011[/editline] Sorry about the mass post :D

[QUOTE=Detlef;29433548]yes it indeed does. I should maybe line the bg the next time[/QUOTE] I think that would help with the consistency, or make it so the characters have some level of detailed shading like the BG (but not be as blocky and blurry to keep them in focus as characters obviously).

I can write haikus like crazy Take some Tylenol Anti-inflammatory Fever Reducer Take Bayer-Asprin It is not just for your heart It relieves pain, too

[QUOTE=Detlef;29429013]newest ZW page [img_thumb]http://i.imgur.com/Yw5rw.png[/img_thumb][/QUOTE] I think the characters would fit the scene better if they had some heavier shading on their rights sides.

Nowhere money is to be found Everywhere love is around Varying every time Emerging from peoples' hearts Riding beings into existence Greater sin could not exist Oh god, blinded by this mist Never was the time better Never have I felt like this before Answer my every prayer and sink me like a stone Good, he said Into the big hole guides me Vacation he said Everyone afraid, everyone relieved Yellow flags and blue shields One could be heard crying Ugly but promising Up I go into the dust Petrified but I must

[QUOTE=Greeneyes;29440339]I think the characters would fit the scene better if they had some heavier shading on their rights sides.[/QUOTE] I feel really bad about not being able to fix stuff like this, the page is published so theres nothing I can do : (

bluh [img]http://www.pixenli.com/images/1303815567092762800.jpg[/img]

[QUOTE=ADT;29440826]bluh [img_thumb]http://www.pixenli.com/images/1303815567092762800.jpg[/img_thumb][/QUOTE] make a comic with that art style and it will be amazing

I have to add some logos to a pamphlet thing I'm making, but none of the logos are vectored and they lose a lot of detail when I minimize them :frown: I don't know how to vectorize images, does anybody have any guides or something?

[QUOTE=Stathis;29440384]Nowhere money is to be found Everywhere love is around Varying every time Emerging from peoples' hearts Riding beings into existence Greater sin could not exist Oh god, blinded by this mist Never was the time better Never have I felt like this before Answer my every prayer and sink me like a stone Good, he said Into the big hole guides me Vacation he said Everyone afraid, everyone relieved Yellow flags and blue shields One could be heard crying Ugly but promising Up I go into the dust Petrified but I must[/QUOTE] ...Continued But now Nowhere love is to be found Everywhere money is around Vanity surrounding us all the time Emerging from peoples' soul Riding beings into existence Greater good does not exist Oh god, the skies are so clear Never was the world as corrupted Never have I sinned like that before Answer my every prayer and sink me like a stone Levitating above this hole Everyhting seems so difficult to express That many things to say Yelling people everywhere, yelling at me One can be heard laughing Unseen things I wish I could show you, but there is no time. Down he sends me now Oh god it's too soon Wait at least, let me see my dear friend No time for that, you made a promise don't forget. [sp]rick rolled [/sp]

[QUOTE=Detlef;29440391]I feel really bad about not being able to fix stuff like this, the page is published so theres nothing I can do : ([/QUOTE] Don't worry it still looks nice

[QUOTE=Greeneyes;29440339]I think the characters would fit the scene better if they had some heavier shading on their rights sides.[/QUOTE] Yeah they don't really have shadows, only this gradienty stuff.

[QUOTE=G-foxisus;29428888]I think this is the best place to question this: Is there an easy way to get a worn metal look on objects? Like this: [img_thumb]http://d2d04grx5ahzvh.cloudfront.net/028_C4D_HandGrenade/finaleffectpreview.jpg[/img_thumb] Much appreciated.[/QUOTE] [Img]http://fc00.deviantart.net/fs71/i/2011/116/a/7/nerf_maverick_mod_1_by_infernomonster-d2td7df.png[/IMG] when I did this i used a silver calligraphy marker, toothpick, patience, booze and old oil brush. If you get the right tings you gon OIFY. if you meant for textures digitally then OIFY.

Fixed Chell up: [img]http://img219.imageshack.us/img219/6471/portal22.jpg[/img]

portal gun is still way wrong [img]http://th09.deviantart.net/fs36/300W/i/2008/270/8/9/ASHPD___Portal_Gun_by_Hellsplumber.jpg[/img] [editline]27th April 2011[/editline] funny fact: my old vector is on the first row of google image results for 'portal gun' as is other instances of it in other peoples works in other results thieves1!!