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[Strike011]

I don't think many people trip through the gallery often, which is why there is probably this here art corner to begin with then huh.
(Sorry if I point out the obvious for a while, I didn't exactly visit here often, I just got on today and saw the new forum/gallery system, im still kinda new)

Okay firstly, I would just like to know what people think of these two



Strike Brave, high risk intel op dude... with a sword. Also my main fancharacter since around 1999
(his eyes were meant to look more faded looking, but I didn't want to erase and fix eraser smudges, also his shoes may end up not ending in a point in the future.)

and


Will of R.E.D. (Ranger team, Epsilon Delta) G.U.N. special forces hoot, joint ops agent with Acorn Kingdom Royal Army, and he's gotta gun...
(I know many might notice Will is on a bit of the thin side... yea, this is natural, although maybe I can stand to give him .01% more mass so he doesnt look like you can snap him in half, also his ears are usually down. and im still working on a more streamlined version for his armor, oh, and I screwed up whatever leather effect I was going for on his boots.)

questions, comments, critiques, marrige proposals, deepest darkest secrets, anything! lemme hear 'em please.
thank you.

[chief]

I'll leave the marriage proposal out.... For now


Anyways I have to say I like them. A lot of detail for penciled work. Do you ink and colour at all? Or just pencil it?

Also one think you can do is upload your images to a album in the gallery, then use the galleries tag system to post the images into posts. That way of people want to see your artwork they can just click your profile and see each piece. Saves searching through topics. However I recommend making topics as well. Easier to get feedback in topics...

So basically use both systems!

[Strike011]

yes, first I pencil, then I pencil harder, then I ink, then I pencil again to smooth out the edges of lines. I also use a blur stub to smoothen my shading.
also
that tag thingy sound's complicated
*after 10 minutes of deep thought and concentration*
im going to try it out now.
Dr.Ivo Rrrobotnik

if I do it this way, I have the ability to share more then one at a time with a single link, but at the moment im just showing off and asking critiques for one or few at a time, thank you though.
(also kinda iffy is the clicking on the tag uses the tab your on to open the link, at least for me running firefox and all, but thats only cause im too lazy to right click sometimes.)
I also learned attaching file option is odd as it shrinks it a bunch, but makes my stuff look like buttons.
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neat.

[RedAuthar]

Actually it makes them buttons. Click on them to expand.

[Strike011]

Holy crap it does, alright then... that worked itself out, just the way I like it.

[RedAuthar]

Great.

[Strike011]

y'all seem nice, okay then I'm gonna do this. I can do this.
for the sake of giving me stuff to do, cause I have been in a kinda rut that I just don't know what to draw, or I don't feel like working on current projects.
anyhow, main point.
First request posted after this post gets drawn. I ask for now it be something remotely Sonic related (what cannon don't even matter... SonicX being an exception, untill it doesnt suck and fill me with rage)
if it's a fancharacter or something like that, please pm a reference pic or pose or idea. (or do what my friends do sometimes and just say something random like I wanna see Omega losing an arm wrestling match to Cream)
lemme say though It won't be super fancy or anything, it'll be put together kinda like the previous few I put up /\there/\
This is mainly for my entertainment, but im sure you guys will enjoy it too... so... shoot.

[Bakuda]

Nice artwork...it'll be nice to see more from you.

[Strike011]

/\ *point* /\
and thank you.

[Reed Teran]

muhuhuhahahahaaa....oh, I have many requests, and they're...(gasp) fancharacters!
(Continues maniacal laughter.)

[RedAuthar]

y'all seem nice, okay then I'm gonna do this. I can do this.
for the sake of giving me stuff to do, cause I have been in a kinda rut that I just don't know what to draw, or I don't feel like working on current projects.
anyhow, main point.
First request posted after this post gets drawn. I ask for now it be something remotely Sonic related (what cannon don't even matter... SonicX being an exception, untill it doesnt suck and fill me with rage)
if it's a fancharacter or something like that, please pm a reference pic or pose or idea. (or do what my friends do sometimes and just say something random like I wanna see Omega losing an arm wrestling match to Cream)
lemme say though It won't be super fancy or anything, it'll be put together kinda like the previous few I put up /\there/\
This is mainly for my entertainment, but im sure you guys will enjoy it too... so... shoot.

Hey don't be butting into my business!

Nah it's cool. I'd like to see more of your work too.

[Reed Teran]

Yeah, even thhough Red here is my main fanchar. Artist, I like to see other people's depictions of my posse....including myself...now where did I put dat darn avatar pic...

[Strike011]

uhm... kay, just remember for now it has to be remotely Mobian based, and/or maybe even mechas, im okay at those too.

It has been decided.
The request of the day is going to:
ReedTeran
PM it when your'e ready dude.
The tribe has spoken!

[Reed Teran]

K...I feel special!!

[Strike011]

Requested by:
Reed
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The sketch-up

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The final product
Thank you for pitching your request .
Lemme know how I did.

That was fun. I'll have to do that again sometime, but sorry to say I won't be taking requests for just a little bit, I have to get back onto my other project (it's a birthday present for my Hitler mom, so ya)
I'll do this again soon.
Requests are: CLOSED temporarily... thank you for your patience.

btw- no cheating and posting requests now, we got to keep it fun and fair! you all must wait 'till I give a clear "ok" to post a request again, and the request posted after I give the ok will be drawn. otherwise I cannot guarantee I will have the enthusiasm to do it. (enthusiasm is a good thing that not only gets these done, it gets them done overnight)
patience is a virtue y'know... this is only for a little while anyways.

thank you all for your time, go ahead and share a comment or critique while I mentally prepare myself for the next request through deep concentrated meditation
with the help of Simon & Garfunkel.
and coffee, lots and lots of coffee.

[Reed Teran]

Oh...my...god...
The first request I ever did for a reed drawing was to Flabboy2men at my old rpg...when I mentioned the Kar, he then drew a typical stereotypical picture of Reed in SS duds. I hated him.
Next was red, who did a clever job setting up the basics.
You just gave me a final product.
YOU HAVE GAINED MUCH INTERNETS SIR. WINNING. LOTS OF WINNING.

[Strike011]

(\/ Warning: I unnecessarily ramble about every detail in the drawing \/)

I would not see a real reason to pull off full on SS duds, thats a bit much. (German soldier duds wouldve been a kinda different story, but SS is a bit extreme)
But I did give him some equipment similar to what a German soldier would've had: He's got clip pouches attached to a vest, a bayonet like a good infantryman should have, and a backpack.
unintentionally I suppose (or maybe just ironically) is add all his equipment on top of the black/dark grey coat almost sealing the deal that, yea, this guy might've been based on a german soldier (which again, better than being SS in my opinion)

also about the changes to the mauser rifle, I had it scaled to fit him better (because in actuality it woulda been way taller then him) also I gave it a thumbhole stock (just cause) but kept the wood furnishing, and made it clear I did by giving the furnishings wood detail so it would be clear this is still a hardy, retro, boltaction, infantry rifle.

and the pose just came from this idea I was having about bountyhunters or mercenaries at the moment, and I kinda thought about the rifle, woulda been good for marksman type engagements, and that lead me to think about the sharpshooter engagements and assassination type shooting in the movie "White Elephant" and I had him hold a photo just to look professional.

(--okay I finished my ramble--)

I had some fun drawing this guy, that much should be clear
a refreshing break from me trying to teach myself crap and just do some of what im good at.
Thank you for your comment. Im glad you like it.

[Reed Teran]

And it all works in the end. Its a great picture, and it actually fits reed. The Kar modifications fit the rifle, and everything sorts out....just what is he holding and looking at in the Final pic?

[Strike011]

a reference photo, like some professional mercenary sharpshooter might to help him find and confirm his target. so it's probably a mug shot of Chris Thornderp or something.

[RedAuthar]

Reed would totally go for that bounty.