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Published: 2013-02-12 22:12:20 +0000 UTC; Views: 1105; Favourites: 12; Downloads: 0
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Old commission that's still unfinished. Why? Because I realized I have a lot to learn yet, and I do not wish to turn out sub-par artwork. For anyone.Every project I take on, I know that I will have to teach myself something new. What I can never gauge is *how long* it'll take to gather the necessary lessons and learn them. For me, it's like the tale of the artist who took 5 years to draw a koi. When the commissioner finally lost patience, he visited the artist, demanding his koi. He got it, but only after learning that the artist had done a thousand drawings of koi, but was not satisfied until he had drawn the koi PROPERLY.
For better or worse, this is the kind of creator I am. Luckily, years of searching have yielded the right kinds of lessons, and I am confident that this and other commissions will be finished soon. I have so much to do...
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GoliathWildcat [2014-08-02 05:07:31 +0000 UTC]
Cool, I can't wait till you finish him, and the couple of others Amazing work bud
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omnicalhoun [2013-02-15 07:38:02 +0000 UTC]
the armour looks amazing i cant wait to see it fully finished
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newtman001 In reply to omnicalhoun [2013-02-16 19:26:15 +0000 UTC]
Yaaay!!! Glad you like it!
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GJSchaller [2013-02-13 18:38:01 +0000 UTC]
This is beautiful. May it challenge you in all the best ways.
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newtman001 In reply to GJSchaller [2013-02-13 21:33:46 +0000 UTC]
Thank you.
Opening it up yesterday, I saw a lot of what I need to do to make it work. Please stay tuned... ^_^
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Ginkage [2013-02-13 07:30:16 +0000 UTC]
I do hope you revisit this one when you feel you can complete it to your satisfaction. It is an excellent piece so far and I would love to see it completed.
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newtman001 In reply to Ginkage [2013-02-13 21:34:11 +0000 UTC]
I promise I will. Thank you!!!
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StudioMikarts [2013-02-13 00:29:01 +0000 UTC]
Man, I know that feeling. I always appreciate it when I have patient clients who understand that I'm not taking my time out of laziness, I'm trying to get their art just right! Sometimes If they're not patient I just have to get it done even with mistakes...
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newtman001 In reply to StudioMikarts [2013-02-13 21:38:30 +0000 UTC]
Yep, yep yep.
The worst are the ones who get all crazy on me because I don't slap it together as fast as possible. That's the surest way for me to create shitty artwork. I just try really hard to be the mature one.
Unless it's an off day for me. Then watch the hell out...
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StudioMikarts In reply to newtman001 [2013-02-13 23:33:41 +0000 UTC]
It's definitely hard when you are working with someone who clearly has no consideration for the artist as a human being or doesn't realize or care that what they keep asking for (changes, additions, etc.) requires more and more time to complete. One of my art business books recommends asking for more payment when a client continually asks for revisions. That's why from now on I'm charging an hourly "research & design" fee so I won't get screwed over ever again.
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newtman001 In reply to StudioMikarts [2013-02-16 19:27:29 +0000 UTC]
That's the way to go! ^_^
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Spydraxis01 [2013-02-12 22:59:10 +0000 UTC]
All this image needs IMHO is a crisper edge. Unless of course you were going for something else in which case I'll shut up LOL
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newtman001 In reply to Spydraxis01 [2013-02-13 21:35:13 +0000 UTC]
Nope, you hit it exactly. In addition, I've learned lots more about lighting effects, so it's gonna get tighter and slicker... ^_^
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