Oneironaut's Artwork

[Oneironaut Zero]

Newest portrait for my art class. I had to kind of rush this one, to turn it in, but I'm going to add more detail and a few more layers to it before I'm finished. The model is Ex-DV member, Tamidoll.

[Oneironaut Zero]

A few random objects for class: I believe I could have done better, if I'd had more time, but I did what I could. I'm not too happy with the smoothness of the tones that I used (such as on the knife blade - I believe it could have been a bit more uniform, but shit, it was tough...) but I think I did well enough.

[Serenity Dragon]

Your artwork is amazing. Your soooo good, greater than just good.

[Robot_Butler]

A few random objects for class: I believe I could have done better, if I'd had more time, but I did what I could. I'm not too happy with the smoothness of the tones that I used (such as on the knife blade - I believe it could have been a bit more uniform, but shit, it was tough...) but I think I did well enough. Have you tried using a paper blending stump? It is the only way I can grind that graphite into the paper to get a smooth tone free from hatch marks. Either that, or shave some graphite off a pencil, then paint it on with a chamois. Are you restricted in the media you are allowed to use? If you are allowed, try a soft natural willow charcoal. It fills a page in 1/10th the time that pencil does.

[Shift]

Have you tried using a paper blending stump? It is the only way I can grind that graphite into the paper to get a smooth tone free from hatch marks. Either that, or shave some graphite off a pencil, then paint it on with a chamois. Are you restricted in the media you are allowed to use? If you are allowed, try a soft natural willow charcoal. It fills a page in 1/10th the time that pencil does. Those paper stumps are the best, especially when you make your own instead of buying them hahaha

[Oneironaut Zero]

Your artwork is amazing. Your soooo good, greater than just good. Thank you, Serenity! Have you tried using a paper blending stump? It is the only way I can grind that graphite into the paper to get a smooth tone free from hatch marks. Either that, or shave some graphite off a pencil, then paint it on with a chamois. Yup. I love those things. I've got a set of them but I've been trying not to use them too much, lately, just so I can see if there is something in my technique I can do to make my blending a little more natural. I'm definitely not above using them, though. Are you restricted in the media you are allowed to use? If you are allowed, try a soft natural willow charcoal. It fills a page in 1/10th the time that pencil does. We actually had a choice of using charcoal or graphite. I chose graphite only because it's what I'm most familiar with, and wanted to work with them. I do want to try to the charcoal, though. Those paper stumps are the best, especially when you make your own instead of buying them hahaha Heh. I've never actually made them the traditional way. Whenever I needed one that I didn't have with me, I just wrapped a paper towel or tissue around the head or butt of my pencil. And, going forward, here is another nameless guy. I made the body holding knives before I knew what I was going to turn him into, though. A friend of mine from work said I should do a "Dark Elf" with a cloak and long white hair. So this is pretty much what I got so far.

[Shift]

Yea I just usually make little folds of paper and they do the job. They get used up fast, but they're small haha. I bet the paper towel works nicely though since it's so soft. Back in the day when I drew a lot I woudl just use printer paper, and I'd have to crinkle it enough that it got soft haha. Nice drawing!! It is most definitely a dark elf, and I like the pose a lot. I can't draw anything, but especially not anything that is anthropomorphic

[Robot_Butler]

Yup. I love those things. I've got a set of them but I've been trying not to use them too much, lately, just so I can see if there is something in my technique I can do to make my blending a little more natural. I'm definitely not above using them, though. No shame in using all the tools available to you It sounds like you are much less lazy than I am. You'll probably learn a lot more your way. Just be sure to try all the different things around. Lots of people try to start off with an overly rigorous attitude that burns them out quick. Yea I just usually make little folds of paper and they do the job. They get used up fast, but they're small haha. I bet the paper towel works nicely though since it's so soft. Back in the day when I drew a lot I woudl just use printer paper, and I'd have to crinkle it enough that it got soft haha. I always use my greasy fingers. I remember the 12 hour marathon drawing sessions back in school. I would rub all the fingerprints right off my fingertips, and have to turn to all sorts of strange alternatives. The paper and fine graphite polishes your skin right off. My fingers would look like shiny metallic alien skin.

[Oneironaut Zero]

Nice drawing!! It is most definitely a dark elf, and I like the pose a lot. I can't draw anything, but especially not anything that is anthropomorphic Thanks. I like the pose a bit, but I'm having some trouble with finding the right perspective for his feet. I always had the most trouble with feet and hands. It's hard to make it so that he is both supporting his own weight and standing flat on the ground which runs to the light horizon line in the background of the updated pic below. No shame in using all the tools available to you It sounds like you are much less lazy than I am. You'll probably learn a lot more your way. Just be sure to try all the different things around. Lots of people try to start off with an overly rigorous attitude that burns them out quick. True enough. It's better that I learn to incorporate a bit of everything at my disposal, when possible. It may not be appropriate for every piece, but good to know. And I used to walk around with silver fingers all the time. Lol. Eventually, I'd end up with smudges all over my clothes, because that damn graphite gets everywhere. -_- Anyway, here's the update.

[Robot_Butler]

All this reminiscing inspired me to go track down some old student drawings. Man, I still can't look at some of them without cringing at the memories of those long sleepless nights. I like what you did with the daggers, opening them up.

[Oneironaut Zero]

All this reminiscing inspired me to go track down some old student drawings. Man, I still can't look at some of them without cringing at the memories of those long sleepless nights. I like what you did with the daggers, opening them up. Haha. I know what you mean. I've put of a lot of "serious art" for so long, it's been interesting just to get back to really focusing on the work and not just half-assing like I kind of do when I'm just drawing for fun. Heh. And thanks, I like that change in the daggers, too. Really gives them some depth, instead of just being a flat, filled-in blade. He's finished, btw. The guy who suggested the character concept also named him: And, still, the patchiness of the scan takes a lot away from it, but it is what it is.

[Oneironaut Zero]

Starting coloring in the Spawn pic, with PrismaColors. Still got a little ways to go, though.

[Oneironaut Zero]

Added another layer of color, to make it a bit thicker. Just gotta put some in the building he's on and black out the sky. I'll put either the moon or a lightning bolt up in there, as well. Haven't figured out which yet.

[LifeStandsStill]

freaking amazing. i wish i had the ability to draw such greatness.

[Oneironaut Zero]

Thanks, LSS. Here's an update! Almost done. Gonna put a little hint of a cloud layer up by the top of the lighting bolt, add a few more touches of tone and shade, and that should be it.

[Eel]

Wowza, your good at drawing!

[Oneironaut Zero]

Thankya!

[slayer]

Wowza, your good at drawing! Yeah, I gave him some of my drawing abilities but he hasn't given them back yet XD

[Eel]

Slayer slayer slayer. When will you ever learn? Oneironaut has pure skill, whereas you have a cheap, crappy, storebought bottle of Kirkland Signature "skill"!

[slayer]

Oh god it's true! *cries*

[Oneironaut Zero]

There there, slayer. Lol.

[slayer]

Well hey, O may be good at drawing, but I'm better at photoshop! I think...

[Oneironaut Zero]

Well hey, O may be good at drawing, but I'm better at photoshop! I think... Hhhmmmmmmmmmm......... ...I dunno....are you?

[slayer]

Well I made my signature from stratch...

[Eel]

Well then that's real good! But I don't think weshould threadjack. I think slayer should have his own little thread of his artwork, that wayhe can get C&C.