HOME | DD
JayAxer —
Gargoyle Lookout
Published: 2011-09-02 20:38:06 +0000 UTC; Views: 43027; Favourites: 1312; Downloads: 806
Redirect to original
Description
This one was done quite some time ago and featured in my section of Udon's VENT art book, which as a lot of cool stuff in it and I recommend checking out.This here is a gargoyle scouting from a high rock with some dramatic clouds. I painted it off a sketch I had done on a post-it note. It ended up getting a lot tighter than I had intended but that is because I am usually afraid of painting loosely, something I am trying to remedy.
Rocks got over detailed and noisy but I still like this one.
Also, since I tend to give everything spears, I changed his spear to a hammer when I painted it!
Thanks!
Related content
Comments: 64
I like this. lots. So crisp. which program did you use? how did you get such crisp edges?
👍: 0 ⏩: 1
Used Painter, crisp edges due to high DPI when painting and using hard edge brushes
👍: 0 ⏩: 1
painter? ill look that program up. what dpi did you use? also were there any vector or pen tools used? thanks for answering my question.
👍: 0 ⏩: 1
no vector or pen, just oil brush on different opacity.
single layer in painter.
dpi was 300.
👍: 0 ⏩: 1
You need to do more art like this because this is like the only good piece of art in your gallery.
👍: 0 ⏩: 1
This is so well done... I have to comment just to say how smooth and pretty it is... I love the clouds, and the rocks... the metal spearhead is perfect... I really like the shading on his body... with all the intricate textures on everything else, his smoothness really stands out... you have a way with light that reminds me of of the Old Masters... this is the guy who got left off the Sistine Chapel ceiling 'cause he was too bad @ss.
👍: 0 ⏩: 0
Rock: Stop rubbin' ur balls on me!
Gargoyle: Ur just gonna have to put up with it for the picture.
Rock: *sigh*
👍: 0 ⏩: 1
what are rocks for if not rubbing balls on
👍: 0 ⏩: 1
I love that scrunching muzzle. You did very well here, especially on the rocky surface.
👍: 0 ⏩: 0
Cool. I would fave it if it was not a Daily Deviation.
👍: 0 ⏩: 0
nice, the shading feel so genuine, great detail as well
👍: 0 ⏩: 0
Honestly, I believe that this is one of your best coloured works so far. The rocks are particularly fantastic!
👍: 0 ⏩: 0
Honestly, I believe that this is one of your best coloured works so far.
👍: 0 ⏩: 0
I'll never think less of you for getting the hand of painting loosely. My grandpa excels at that and I'm in awe every time I see his work.
Nevertheless I love how meticulous you can be with your shading. It's been a big influence on my own approach.
All the best in your future endeavors!
👍: 0 ⏩: 0
The forearm and arm seem disproportionned a little, and the leg muscles should be tougher than that, regarding on the torso and arms.
Yet, I just love the pairs of ears, that was a nice idea ^^.
👍: 0 ⏩: 0
Sweet! I'd like to distract him from his guard duties for a bit up among the clouds...
👍: 0 ⏩: 0
nice pose and dramatics... and interesting mix of styles. I think I'd be tempted to show a bit more of the hidden arm, and the wing-type-things are cool but under-developed IMO, but it's still an awesome pic!
👍: 0 ⏩: 0
Wow man! It's so awesome to see ya back on DA! Very impressive as your work always is.
Wait, does he have four ears?
👍: 0 ⏩: 0
Simply amazing work! Your detail and color on the gargoyle and the contrast on the background give this a real 3D feel!! 
👍: 0 ⏩: 0
love the smoothness of this..i don't what i like m ore, the gargoyle or the clouds O_o
👍: 0 ⏩: 0
Both the land and sky scape and the creature himself are excellently done, but they do not seem to actually mesh together. I'm not sure why but it seems like he's just sort of pasted into his surroundings. It is still an incredible piece though.
👍: 0 ⏩: 0
| Next =>