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Hand-drawn Character Portraits?

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#1
fey_feline
Aug 07, 2009 1:06:30 Anybody have some?

Here's one for an as-yet unplayed Githzerai Monk:

http://plushykat.deviantart.com/art/New-DnD-Character-Fasazash-132429582
#2
oxybe
Aug 07, 2009 10:06:08 check the resources section of my sig for free mugshots. most of the art gallery seems handdrawn and scanned in black & white.

you got stuff from old classic artists like Tony DiTerlizzi and some that are... well... STEAMPUNK HALF-ORC WITH HANDGUN!? :D (first pic in the middle row).
#3
Zherog
Aug 07, 2009 12:37:01 There's a whole forum dedicated to this sort of topic, found [forum=391]HERE[/forum].
#4
hammersmithpalais
Aug 07, 2009 15:33:10 I'll show you guys some awesome artwork as soon as my campaign starts. One of my players is an amazing artist who draws everyone a character portrait as soon as we get things rolling. In fact, this is probably more fun for them than my GMing.

She actually makes character building more fun than it already is. You can sit around all day and make characters, just to have this girl draw them for you.
#5
pajaul
Aug 07, 2009 19:28:24 I found it refreshing. I like the use of color and I see some fine fundamentals in form as well as anatomy. The use of line could use work, naturally, and practice can iron out the consistency. I would suggest doing figure drawings with simple shapes where anatomy fits. Do a single line for skeletal structure, then fill in with number circles or other shapes to find your overall form. With pose in mind of course. All done in lightly pressed pencil, Once this is achieved, with a firm hand fill in the line you wish to keep. You should improve markedly especially if you find a model online or other art in the pose you wish and do a copy to better learn form from others! Once you've learned it, try drawing from memory to achieve the artistic eye for later form work!

But overall I see a visualized character concept spoken through what little language the artist knows quite well. It is easy to establish certain traits, and using that, formulate in the imagination based off of character descriptions. A nice effort which I throughly reward with encouragement and praise. Deserved too. Temping ego to share and enjoy in an already enjoyable hobby is just lovely on all sides. But also I add in constructive criticism to aid the artist improve. Bad with good, and all directed at improvement. I know you can do it!

Disregard Novacat. and others who do not include equal parts constructive to their criticism. Tastes vary. Not everyone is an artist. Don't give up! And enjoy!
#6
sarahrequiem
Aug 07, 2009 19:46:52 hand drawn characters? guess its time for me to post some of my once again:

These are all characters drawn and played by me. I'm sure some of them wouldnt do too well with the astrid parlor forum, but oh well :P

Human Warblade

Some pale lady

Female Drow Swordmage

Human version edit

Aerenal elven ranger

Human warlock

Just a ninja weee

Stormsoul Genasi Swordmage

Some guy.
#7
dunhill
Aug 08, 2009 2:36:56 I hate to say it guys, but Novacat is right.

You post your stuff publicly, you expect public opinion.
#8
dunhill
Aug 08, 2009 2:39:36
hand drawn characters? guess its time for me to post some of my once again:

These are all characters drawn and played by me. I'm sure some of them wouldnt do too well with the astrid parlor forum, but oh well :P

You're actually a pretty good artist, although not a varied one.

They all look like the same chick, but in different dresses (well, except the 'some guy' one).

So i guess if that was the point, that you keep doing the same character reflavored every time you roll up a new toon, then well played!

I did it too, this name Dunhill... ive used it for every single male dwarf character i play lol
#9
ORC_Paradox
Aug 08, 2009 3:14:57 I have removed content from this thread because trolling/baiting is a violation of the Code of Conduct. You can review the Code of Conduct here: http://forums.gleemax.com/community_coc.php
#10
sarahrequiem
Aug 08, 2009 7:16:22
You're actually a pretty good artist, although not a varied one.

They all look like the same chick, but in different dresses (well, except the 'some guy' one).

So i guess if that was the point, that you keep doing the same character reflavored every time you roll up a new toon, then well played!

I did it too, this name Dunhill... ive used it for every single male dwarf character i play lol

yeah, I know what you mean and I agree with you. I need to work on that. I'm not that much of an artist, but I've drawn the same thing over and over again so I can draw that one thing fairly well. lol
#11
Herrozerro
Aug 08, 2009 7:41:24
I hate to say it guys, but Novacat is right.

You post your stuff publicly, you expect public opinion.

Seconded. Too bad his posts got removed.
#12
archangel_james
Aug 09, 2009 20:50:07 One of my favourite parts of character creation is sketching out the character at the end. Here's my current character as he appears on my character sheet (along with his stats and background):

Henry Findgold (on Obsidian Portal)

Post/Author/DateTime	Post
#1 fey_feline Aug 07, 2009 1:06:30	Anybody have some? Here's one for an as-yet unplayed Githzerai Monk: http://plushykat.deviantart.com/art/New-DnD-Character-Fasazash-132429582
#2 oxybe Aug 07, 2009 10:06:08	check the resources section of my sig for free mugshots. most of the art gallery seems handdrawn and scanned in black & white. you got stuff from old classic artists like Tony DiTerlizzi and some that are... well... STEAMPUNK HALF-ORC WITH HANDGUN!? :D (first pic in the middle row).
#3 Zherog Aug 07, 2009 12:37:01	There's a whole forum dedicated to this sort of topic, found [forum=391]HERE[/forum].
#4 hammersmithpalais Aug 07, 2009 15:33:10	I'll show you guys some awesome artwork as soon as my campaign starts. One of my players is an amazing artist who draws everyone a character portrait as soon as we get things rolling. In fact, this is probably more fun for them than my GMing. She actually makes character building more fun than it already is. You can sit around all day and make characters, just to have this girl draw them for you.
#5 pajaul Aug 07, 2009 19:28:24	I found it refreshing. I like the use of color and I see some fine fundamentals in form as well as anatomy. The use of line could use work, naturally, and practice can iron out the consistency. I would suggest doing figure drawings with simple shapes where anatomy fits. Do a single line for skeletal structure, then fill in with number circles or other shapes to find your overall form. With pose in mind of course. All done in lightly pressed pencil, Once this is achieved, with a firm hand fill in the line you wish to keep. You should improve markedly especially if you find a model online or other art in the pose you wish and do a copy to better learn form from others! Once you've learned it, try drawing from memory to achieve the artistic eye for later form work! But overall I see a visualized character concept spoken through what little language the artist knows quite well. It is easy to establish certain traits, and using that, formulate in the imagination based off of character descriptions. A nice effort which I throughly reward with encouragement and praise. Deserved too. Temping ego to share and enjoy in an already enjoyable hobby is just lovely on all sides. But also I add in constructive criticism to aid the artist improve. Bad with good, and all directed at improvement. I know you can do it! Disregard Novacat. and others who do not include equal parts constructive to their criticism. Tastes vary. Not everyone is an artist. Don't give up! And enjoy!
#6 sarahrequiem Aug 07, 2009 19:46:52	hand drawn characters? guess its time for me to post some of my once again: These are all characters drawn and played by me. I'm sure some of them wouldnt do too well with the astrid parlor forum, but oh well :P Human Warblade Some pale lady Female Drow Swordmage Human version edit Aerenal elven ranger Human warlock Just a ninja weee Stormsoul Genasi Swordmage Some guy.
#7 dunhill Aug 08, 2009 2:36:56	I hate to say it guys, but Novacat is right. You post your stuff publicly, you expect public opinion.
#8 dunhill Aug 08, 2009 2:39:36	hand drawn characters? guess its time for me to post some of my once again: These are all characters drawn and played by me. I'm sure some of them wouldnt do too well with the astrid parlor forum, but oh well :P You're actually a pretty good artist, although not a varied one. They all look like the same chick, but in different dresses (well, except the 'some guy' one). So i guess if that was the point, that you keep doing the same character reflavored every time you roll up a new toon, then well played! I did it too, this name Dunhill... ive used it for every single male dwarf character i play lol
#9 ORC_Paradox Aug 08, 2009 3:14:57	I have removed content from this thread because trolling/baiting is a violation of the Code of Conduct. You can review the Code of Conduct here: http://forums.gleemax.com/community_coc.php
#10 sarahrequiem Aug 08, 2009 7:16:22	You're actually a pretty good artist, although not a varied one. They all look like the same chick, but in different dresses (well, except the 'some guy' one). So i guess if that was the point, that you keep doing the same character reflavored every time you roll up a new toon, then well played! I did it too, this name Dunhill... ive used it for every single male dwarf character i play lol yeah, I know what you mean and I agree with you. I need to work on that. I'm not that much of an artist, but I've drawn the same thing over and over again so I can draw that one thing fairly well. lol
#11 Herrozerro Aug 08, 2009 7:41:24	I hate to say it guys, but Novacat is right. You post your stuff publicly, you expect public opinion. Seconded. Too bad his posts got removed.
#12 archangel_james Aug 09, 2009 20:50:07	One of my favourite parts of character creation is sketching out the character at the end. Here's my current character as he appears on my character sheet (along with his stats and background): Henry Findgold (on Obsidian Portal)