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Published: 2013-09-30 15:55:44 +0000 UTC; Views: 1364; Favourites: 30; Downloads: 0
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Well, here it is, all done.Few things I want to state- Initially I was trying to go for a more TF Animated style, but I have indeed reverted back- but didn't really change the legs. I hadn't noticed he was having a more feminine figure then me til way into the coloring. However, it didn't bother me so much as to have to redo everything, so it stayed. Oh well- I know what to look for in the future.
** edit- also, been pointed out to me via some helpful peeps on th eforum that he is off-balanced- why did I not see this? I could have fixed it easily with the line art. His shoulder should have been slanted the other way.... oh well, one more thing I have to look out for!
Everything was done in illustrator except for th shadow. I just didn't want a flat white background but I am not really doing much of a bg.
Also, not sure how the shading looks. I am rather new to this style of vector- doing color and line art in Illustrator. Also, never really drawn anything that would have a metallic shading to it considering I just started drawing transformers in the past year. I know I can prolly do a lot more with illustrator- the problem is, I simply do not know how. See, for digital art, I am pretty much self-taught, and even when I did some comp classes, the versions of Illustrator where much much older ( heck, this was created with Illustrator CS6 and it is much different then what I was used to on the old comp- which was CS3.
I really am wanting to learn more about illustrator and such. If anyone has any tips or tutorials to help, I am all ears.
While I am happy with this drawing, And yes I do feel I got th emetalic feel for Drifts shading, I know it can be better. I like this better then my photoshop coloring, but I am really wanting to learn more about the program so when I am coloring in, I am not stuck with the limitations of what basics I know in illustrator.
Anyways, this is Drift, drawn like he is in the MTMTE comics.
He don't belong to me, I just drew him.
Hope you all enjoy!
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Really nice work, I really like the pose you gave this c:
I have no idea how you did this so well in illustrator >u<
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I like the pose. Not very typical of big giant robots. He's kind of just chilling. : )
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The pose seems a bit casual and there's just the right amount of shading and small highlights which makes parts of the transformer shine like metal. The shadow was a nice touch and I believe it was smart not to include a background as it would most likely take away from the drawing.
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Love the design, but you may need a stronger pose to make your design badass. It's my opinion! Great job!
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I know what you mean- the initial pose I had was much stronger- and I just had soooo many issues with it, so, went with a simpler one.Β To this day- I always remember that I had to dumb down the pose- but at least I drew it and learned from it.
action poses is what I need to work on- tho, I went with the sad warrior for this one.
thanks for your input!
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no problem!!!Β
it's really useful to learn human anatomy, you should try it!
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yupp- a little rusty on anatomy, but should do some studies.
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iz that a female mecha? great job with the coloring nd i also like the shadow on the ground
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its a male- just had issues with giving him feminine qualities- the one reference pose I had was from a slender guy, then I posed for it as well....Β oh well.Β my portrayal of drift isn't of a blarg- manly man,...lol
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there is a certain amount of casualness in this pose.
plus, you cant go wrong with that weapon combo
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you're quite welcome, fellow deviant
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Haha I agree with the commenter below; definitely standing with a bit of sassy attitude, and it's awesome!
I really love how you made this guy shine with all the multiple layers of cell shading and highlights!! I really think that this looks like a professional image that belongs on the actual Transformers merch; you've done this so brilliantly! Love the shadow too!!
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I wouldn't say he is off balanced. Β More like standing with attitude. Β This is very good.
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thanks.Β I still with the left shoulder was down and the other was up, but oh well.
thank for the comment
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reminds me of good old days when I wanted to be a transformet when I grow up *_*
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Β its.so Β awesome, i really love how you did this, but it looks a little bit too stiff like its one of those toys you get at a toy store, maybe try and loosen it a bit by drawing a human basic body Β Β then build up on the mechanical things
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yeah, kinda did that with drawing human first with some aspects.Β That is one thing I tend to do- draw peeps a little stiff, and i see what you are saying here.Β I aint too bothered by it- however, it is something I need to work on as a whole.
thanks for the tip and honest feedback!Β I appreciate it!Β
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no problem, glad i could help, i read some where that if you just draw squiggles that link you can make a robot out of itΒ
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Great job! I am looking to learn vector art as well
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Sick!!! Dude, Transformers were sick, hahaha. I loved them when I was a kid. The value, color, anatomy, line....you nailed it.
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Wow this is amazing! I love the design and the pose. Everything looks so sleek and I love the tint from the red metal on the arms. It's a nice touch and makes it look amazing. There's just so much detail! Awesome job!Β
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WOWS- you noticed that part- I am glad- tho, I want to try to incorporate the color reflection on the metal better.Β I just gotta learn to do it some more. Thanks for the feedback!
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sometimes you don't notice things are off until you color something 
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yeah, but it still bothers me I didn't notice it- but oh well.
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thanks for your feedback!!Β I appreciate it!
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it happens, it's a part of the experience
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I think your lineart and sense of color is really good but I think the pose is questionable, it seems a little too sweet almost.. I like that you included the shadow
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thanks- not understanding what you mean by looking too sweet- meaning- perhaps a more aggressive pose?Β If that is it- I see what you mean, but was just going fore a reluctant fighter, with some sad emotions.
Β I realize he is off balanced- is that what you meant?
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I don't mean to bug- just want to know what you mean to know for future projects that's all.
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thanks!Β I love doing line art, which was always stronger then coloring, but i am feeling more confident with coloring.Β
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Ahh I understand, I was thinking about a more agressive pose indeed.. don't worry about your coloring, it's pretty good
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the initial idea was more action posed- but I was having issues, so I dumbed it down... LOL.Β Would have been neater with my initial plan, but it was frustrating me to much, so i am happy to just have finished something.Β
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I LOVE MECHS!!!! Just recently got finished watching Pacific Rim. I see you went more for the Anime Gundam mechs which are still awesome even though I see a transformer logo
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yeah, was going forΒ a non-box like transformer with this one.Β I want to try to encorporate the bulkiness with this type tho... see if it can be more a mix.
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thanks for the comment!
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Really great job here ! The colours work well together. Neat piece
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This is an amazing picture, I like how the lines stand out. the colours are very nice and smooth and the design is awesome :3
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thanks.Β I appreciate it. My goal is to learn illustrator better and work on being able to get the color reflections in the armer a bit better.
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