Thanqol Learns To Draw Five: Polymath

[Thanqol]

Hi everyone, I'm Thanqol, and I draw pictures for fun.

My goal in life is to achieve the ideal of the Renaissance Man (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Polymath). It seems such a beautiful concept. To this end I draw a picture every day, no excuses.


Year One (http://youtu.be/w9pFnX01Bjo)
Year Two (http://youtu.be/0GDC_x_FPcs)
Year Three (http://youtu.be/CcAvRPXiDjI)
Year Four (https://youtu.be/czuBL8o0W-U)

Musical Playlists:
One (http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLE1920AA3C2FBC62F)
Two (http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLA0162EF0516770C0)
Three (http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLr4faIn_juK2xZM9KwYxbI76WCVHqVcnA)
Four (http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLr4faIn_juK3HA5gmFoZUp4MycHgDv0vm)

[Thanqol]

Day 1462: Killbook

Messing around with a design. I like the shape it's taking.

Links (http://i.imgur.com/hUozdjG.jpg)

[Thanqol]

Day 1463: Obleast

Drawing after the bath was a bad idea. I was too relaxed to move the pen properly

Links (http://i.imgur.com/sMMBoOM.jpg)

[Anarion]

Day 1463: Obleast

Drawing after the bath was a bad idea. I was too relaxed to move the pen properly

Links (http://i.imgur.com/sMMBoOM.jpg)

What's the underside skin texture there? It feels both wrinkly and rough to me.

[Thanqol]

What's the underside skin texture there? It feels both wrinkly and rough to me.

Damned if I know.

Day 1464: Home

Trying to mentally compose a Savvyhead's workspace; fitting the entire thing into the back of a semi trailer. This has a lot of things I like:
- the in-progress engine blocks dangling from the ceiling, making people duck or crawl to get around
- The side door can be opened to fire a heavy machinegun out; I'm thinking to move the tires across to act as improvised cover for the gunner.
- The huge electromagnet on a crane extension can be moved out at the same time as the MG is going, picking up cars and tossing them around
- The truck can sort of open up like a stage and spread everything out to act as a major repair workstation
- The bed underneath the workbench, that's cool

What I don't have enough of is space for crap. A savvyhead's workspace should be a weird and magical place, and more than that, it should be a home. I noted some ideas for crap on the side, some I like more than others. I'm going to spend some time thinking about it.

Also Fury Road was just as good the second time.

Links (http://i.imgur.com/ERE6LOW.jpg)

[Anarion]

Add a third dimension to that. A truck isn't especially wide, but it's wide enough that there could be boxes littering the wall next to that magnet and spare parts all over the floor around the workbench.

[Thanqol]

Add a third dimension to that. A truck isn't especially wide, but it's wide enough that there could be boxes littering the wall next to that magnet and spare parts all over the floor around the workbench.

I tried but it was a huge mess, I wanted to do the 2D spacing first so I had a vague idea of what needed to go where.

[Thanqol]

Day 1466: The EARLY seventies

Brutal Legend, I think you and I are going to get along just fine.

Also why did I never consider the Metalocalypse as an Apocalypse World setting?

Links (http://i.imgur.com/6U8B75w.jpg)

[Thanqol]

Day 1467: White

Keep it simple, Thanqol.

Hey, anyone got any photographs they don't mind me working off? I need more models.

Links (http://i.imgur.com/KcFYRS4.jpg)

[Cuthalion]

Do you want to practice drawing chickens?

[Thanqol]

Do you want to practice drawing chickens?

Hook me up bro!

[Anarion]

Dunno if this is all that relevant to improving your artistic ability, but I was recently looking up free images of bank vaults for...reasons.

https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Category:Bank_vaults

[Artman77]

www.quickposes.com They have hundreds of pictures of models in various positions. They give you a slideshow of 20 random images, you can select the category and set the timer for slideshow speed. Contains nudes.

@Anarion; because you're a talking horse and you want to steal?

[Anarion]

@Anarion; because you're a talking horse and you want to steal?

You have me confused with this horse.
http://vignette3.wikia.nocookie.net/tome-of-the-unknown/images/c/c6/Fredthehorse.png/revision/latest?cb=20141115204711

[Thanqol]

www.quickposes.com They have hundreds of pictures of models in various positions. They give you a slideshow of 20 random images, you can select the category and set the timer for slideshow speed. Contains nudes.

@Anarion; because you're a talking horse and you want to steal?

Oh yeah quickposes duh

Day 1468: Enginespace

Nothing is more unhelpful than trying to image search for mechanics.

Links (http://i.imgur.com/dfaeVAK.jpg)

[Anarion]

Some legal news going around got me to run into the Suicide Girls Instagram (https://instagram.com/suicidegirls/) page. Some really interesting stuff on there if you're still looking for inspiration.

Edit: NSFW by the by, though not really that bad, imo.

[Thanqol]

Some legal news going around got me to run into the Suicide Girls Instagram (https://instagram.com/suicidegirls/) page. Some really interesting stuff on there if you're still looking for inspiration.

Edit: NSFW by the by, though not really that bad, imo.

Huh some really interesting designs there. But first, the polar opposite:

Day 1470: He's So Happy!

I love how this is shaping up so I'm gonna do it in full paints over the course of the week. 30 Years War mercs are just the best.

Links (http://i.imgur.com/v8NQJNm.jpg)

Here's the full original (http://i.imgur.com/09xp6HZ.jpg) because more people need to see it.

[Madcrafter]

Day 1470: He's So Happy!The horse considerably less so about the prospects ahead.

[Thanqol]

The horse considerably less so about the prospects ahead.

Peh! Horses! What do they know?

[Thanqol]

Day 1471: Pony Man

I think Twilight's palette suits him. Also I need to do these colour flats with all my sketches, it doesn't take long at all.

Would have done more but the Internet decided today was the day to release all the cool things.

Links (http://i.imgur.com/MUTONea.jpg)

[Anarion]

Day 1471: Pony Man

I think Twilight's palette suits him. Also I need to do these colour flats with all my sketches, it doesn't take long at all.

Would have done more but the Internet decided today was the day to release all the cool things.

Links (http://i.imgur.com/MUTONea.jpg)

I'll be honest. After I read that post, I was expecting a purple horse.

[Thanqol]

Day 1472: Resurrection

Decided to bring a really old brush and technique out of storage. Going to aim for something resembling speed, I think.

Links (http://i.imgur.com/76sUpyQ.jpg)

[Thanqol]

Day 1473: Bluh

The addition of a really fadey pen helped me really get the face down solid. I'm too tired to brain fabric right now.

Links (http://i.imgur.com/ohFrR0T.jpg)
Face detail (http://i.imgur.com/nIMDlLd.jpg)

[Thanqol]

Due to the presence of Phenomenon, a roleplaying convention, and my terminal stage graphics card (no, i still haven't fixed it) digital art is suspended for the immediate future. Gonna be stuck to the sketchbook. Expect a return sometime late next week.

[Thanqol]

Day 1480: Pheno Decompression

Unh. So I'm back a bit I guess. My emotions and perspective are still all over the place so I'm just gonna spend the rest of the week playing EU4.

Links (http://i.imgur.com/NN0kSw6.jpg)

[Closet_Skeleton]

Hey, anyone got any photographs they don't mind me working off? I need more models.


Deviant art is what I usually use since almost everything there marked as stock has no issues surrounding it.

Any old magazine lying around is the more traditional method. It in theory has copy write issues but nobody cares.

[Thanqol]

Deviant art is what I usually use since almost everything there marked as stock has no issues surrounding it.

Any old magazine lying around is the more traditional method. It in theory has copy write issues but nobody cares.

Oh magazines obviously

Day 1482: Brown Dragon

Flats so far. Based off a sketch done for me as a commission; I think I enjoy colouring far more than drawing.

Links (http://i.imgur.com/GQWVhOh.jpg)

Music (https://youtu.be/IOGhNuOGr9Q): Sector Sweep

[TheAmishPirate]

Oh magazines obviously

Day 1482: Brown Dragon

Flats so far. Based off a sketch done for me as a commission; I think I enjoy colouring far more than drawing.

Links (http://i.imgur.com/GQWVhOh.jpg)

Music (https://youtu.be/IOGhNuOGr9Q): Sector Sweep

Charger Dragon! :smallbiggrin:

She looks good in socks no matter her size. Though I'm curious what manner of breath attack she'd have. Lightning would be an obvious choice, but I could see some sort of hallucinogenic/psychic gas too.

[Thanqol]

Charger Dragon! :smallbiggrin:

She looks good in socks no matter her size. Though I'm curious what manner of breath attack she'd have. Lightning would be an obvious choice, but I could see some sort of hallucinogenic/psychic gas too.

Oh, heh, I have some ideas.

[TheAmishPirate]

Oh, heh, I have some ideas.

I mean, Jade does have that Infirmary full of science you could use... :smallwink:

[The Vagabond]

This is just a question- What do you think of challenges? Like- People requesting stuff of you, to see if you can do so. Just curiosity.

[Thanqol]

This is just a question- What do you think of challenges? Like- People requesting stuff of you, to see if you can do so. Just curiosity.

Lay 'em down! I'll either do them or I won't depending on how I feel :smallsmile:

I generally enjoy doing them but the caveat is that I am interested in learning new things so I may take it as an opportunity to experiment. I do not guarantee results of any quality.

[Thanqol]

Oh man, this EU4 expansion. I knew it would wipe me out but dang I've lost the last few days entirely to it. It's fundamentally changed warfare by restricting mobility and ensuring sieges feel - see this is the problem.

I'm going to force myself to take a break tomorrow and hopefully cut down during the week so I can fix my sleep cycle, so hopefully art production is going to get back to normal soon.

(In case anyone doesn't know, any day I don't post a thing is a day when I did a pen and paper sketch, which I then endlessly procrastinate about uploading.)

[Madcrafter]

I went and started it up the other day without realizing this and found myself wondering what all the little fort icons were, and why my troops were walking in a giant circle for months to get to the next province over.

I don't actually have any of the DLC though, so if you had to recommend one, which one would it be?

[Thanqol]

I went and started it up the other day without realizing this and found myself wondering what all the little fort icons were, and why my troops were walking in a giant circle for months to get to the next province over.

I don't actually have any of the DLC though, so if you had to recommend one, which one would it be?

Common Sense, followed by Art of War, and then all the others. But really they're all amazing so buy every single one.

Okay, how the forts work now. You can't bypass forts. If you enter a province next to a fort you can either walk directly at the fort, or turn around and walk away. No other options. It's great, it totally transforms warfare. If you occupy a province within a fort's control range then the moment your troops leave the fort will reassert control.

Day 1484: brushie brushie

ponies are awesome video games are awesome the whole world is so awesome

Links (http://i.imgur.com/nzmrdKD.jpg)

[Thanqol]

Day 1485: Slight Shading

This is taking unusually long because I'm not sure where I'm going with it. I like where it's winding up but I'm basically grab-bagging ideas together without an end plan.

Links (http://i.imgur.com/BTjoa1t.jpg)

[Thanqol]

Day 1488: OT

Spend the past few days working overtime at work and going through the eneverating process of character design BLARGH BLARGH EXCUSES EXCUSES

Links (http://i.imgur.com/cc7JlDZ.jpg)

[Thanqol]

Day 1489: The Siren

Okay I think I'm done with this. It's a bit of a conceptual mess because I didn't make a decision about what style I was going for and ended up grab-bagging a bunch of conflicting things, but I think it's nice overall.

Links (http://fav.me/d8xw2hy)

[Thanqol]

Day 1490: Gereon Resists

I suspect that pheno followed by two weeks of character generation in my usual tabletops has burnt me out. I'll monitor this.

Links (http://i.imgur.com/C576HtZ.jpg)

Music (https://youtu.be/rRkWbkHrIS8): Gereon Resists

[Thanqol]

Day 1492: Fluffy

Goddamn it, my tabletop GM had a baby. Goddamn babies ruining all my gaming. I would punch a baby if I thought I could get away with it.

Links (http://i.imgur.com/SMvciSd.jpg)

[Anarion]

Day 1492: Fluffy

Goddamn it, my tabletop GM had a baby. Goddamn babies ruining all my gaming. I would punch a baby if I thought I could get away with it.

Links (http://i.imgur.com/SMvciSd.jpg)

It's only for a few months, once the kid gets even a little ability to not be in constant need, you'll be able to go over. My group in D.C. before I moved had a baby and invited us over within 3 months, which allowed for playing with no problem (they had to tend to the kid a couple times, but interruptions were short and naps were long).

Of course, your reaction may be "3 months!? Are you trying to kill me of boredom!?" In which case I cannot help you.

[Thanqol]

It's only for a few months, once the kid gets even a little ability to not be in constant need, you'll be able to go over. My group in D.C. before I moved had a baby and invited us over within 3 months, which allowed for playing with no problem (they had to tend to the kid a couple times, but interruptions were short and naps were long).

Of course, your reaction may be "3 months!? Are you trying to kill me of boredom!?" In which case I cannot help you.

THREE MONTHS!?!? ARE YOU TRYING TO KILL ME OF BOREDOM!?!

Screw it, I'm just gonna offer to run a substitute game.

[Thanqol]

Day 1493: Armoured

Playing around with some post-apocalyptic armour designs.

Links (http://i.imgur.com/P30uK9f.jpg)

[Thanqol]

Day 1495: Issue Taken

Currently in a burnout. It sucks. I budgeted an hour art time tonight and could barely manage fifteen minutes. Worst part is the parts where I feel deceptively normal, because I'm not. I can't trust my emotions right now and I have to go over anything I write for caustic insults that just seem like the done thing.

On the plus side I've got Tarby to put everything into words for me (http://i.imgur.com/J6ED8ZH.jpg).

Links (http://i.imgur.com/J6ED8ZH.jpg)

[TheAmishPirate]

Day 1495: Issue Taken

Currently in a burnout. It sucks. I budgeted an hour art time tonight and could barely manage fifteen minutes. Worst part is the parts where I feel deceptively normal, because I'm not. I can't trust my emotions right now and I have to go over anything I write for caustic insults that just seem like the done thing.

On the plus side I've got Tarby to put everything into words for me (http://i.imgur.com/J6ED8ZH.jpg).

Links (http://i.imgur.com/J6ED8ZH.jpg)

I feel you there. One minute the emotions are reporting everything is peachy, the next everything's on fire, and you already committed to something when everything felt fine.

Praying you recover well.

[Thanqol]

Day 1497: one long, sustained blargh

blaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaargh :smallfrown:

Links (http://i.imgur.com/eo3cV8n.jpg)

[Thanqol]

Day 1498: Discord In The Details

This is a really difficult design. I'm basically trying to draw a norse giant in a chinese god style. Let me think about it.

My goal over the next few weeks is to start watching more tutorial videos, I think I need a shot of academic learning to kick me forwards.

Links (http://i.imgur.com/VvvxBtL.jpg)

[Thanqol]

Day 1499: An Awful Foe

Starting to put out mindplanthings.

Links (http://i.imgur.com/NzgnCQb.jpg)

[The Vagabond]

Well- I forgot to post my challenge, didn't I?

Well, here are two:

1- Drawn in a somewhat romantic style: A young maiden, about 16, maybe 19 years of age, dressed in bright blue floral dress, a nice pink bonnet on her head, sipping on a cup of tea- Point being, she looks incredibly innocent and pure. She is followed by the flaming, bloody skeletal remains of a troll and a tiger brought alive by necromantic energy. She is leaning on the tiger, reading a necronomicon.

2- An old, 80-something woman idly knitting, a small cup of tea on a table, sitting on a table with a ton of doilies. Skeletons are also cleaning the room. The style should be somewhat reminiscent of 50s era style, with the skeleton being painted in a manner that makes them seem mundane to a 50s era setting.

These both appear somewhat outside your standard style, but consider it a challenge to step outside your standard style into something more esoteric.

[Thanqol]

Well- I forgot to post my challenge, didn't I?

Well, here are two:

1- Drawn in a somewhat romantic style: A young maiden, about 16, maybe 19 years of age, dressed in bright blue floral dress, a nice pink bonnet on her head, sipping on a cup of tea- Point being, she looks incredibly innocent and pure. She is followed by the flaming, bloody skeletal remains of a troll and a tiger brought alive by necromantic energy. She is leaning on the tiger, reading a necronomicon.

2- An old, 80-something woman idly knitting, a small cup of tea on a table, sitting on a table with a ton of doilies. Skeletons are also cleaning the room. The style should be somewhat reminiscent of 50s era style, with the skeleton being painted in a manner that makes them seem mundane to a 50s era setting.

These both appear somewhat outside your standard style, but consider it a challenge to step outside your standard style into something more esoteric.

Hmm, sure. I'll give them a shot!

Day 1500: proper faces

Still experiencing motivational problems.

Links (http://i.imgur.com/g1saoHx.jpg)

[Thanqol]

Well- I forgot to post my challenge, didn't I?

Well, here are two:

1- Drawn in a somewhat romantic style: A young maiden, about 16, maybe 19 years of age, dressed in bright blue floral dress, a nice pink bonnet on her head, sipping on a cup of tea- Point being, she looks incredibly innocent and pure. She is followed by the flaming, bloody skeletal remains of a troll and a tiger brought alive by necromantic energy. She is leaning on the tiger, reading a necronomicon.

As an aside, I'm pretty sure this is a request, not a challenge :smallwink:

Day 1501: evil genie

Sketch layer. I decided to combine the troll and the tiger into something awful because there was slight ambiguity in your statement. She cannot be leaning on the tiger because you yourself said that it was on fire, keep it realistic jeez

Links (http://i.imgur.com/WfOwY7z.jpg)

[The Vagabond]

As an aside, I'm pretty sure this is a request, not a challenge :smallwink:

Day 1501: evil genie

Sketch layer. I decided to combine the troll and the tiger into something awful because there was slight ambiguity in your statement. She cannot be leaning on the tiger because you yourself said that it was on fire, keep it realistic jeez

Links (http://i.imgur.com/WfOwY7z.jpg)
Hm- Looking good so far. And the challenge was more for a different style than your standard method, rather than anything else. Your style is distinctly modern, and I can see a fair bit of influence from the various shows you watched- As such, I wanted to pose a challenge to draw something in a style that's different to the one you usually do- In this case, the Romantic style, and in the other's state, 50's modern style (Not quite sure the real name, but like it's from the 50s and such).

And she was reading a Necronomicon, so the something awful is probably a better fit. And the leaning on the tiger was more to design something with a bit of familiarity, like, "This is my pet tiger- I call her fluffy. Don't mind she's on fire." more than anything else.

[Dexam]

Day 1492: Fluffy

Goddamn it, my tabletop GM had a baby. Goddamn babies ruining all my gaming. I would punch a baby if I thought I could get away with it.


Apparently you're not the only one (http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-06-18/baby-punched-in-face-at-central-railway-station-in-sydney/6556818)...

[Thanqol]

Hm- Looking good so far. And the challenge was more for a different style than your standard method, rather than anything else. Your style is distinctly modern, and I can see a fair bit of influence from the various shows you watched- As such, I wanted to pose a challenge to draw something in a style that's different to the one you usually do- In this case, the Romantic style, and in the other's state, 50's modern style (Not quite sure the real name, but like it's from the 50s and such).

And she was reading a Necronomicon, so the something awful is probably a better fit. And the leaning on the tiger was more to design something with a bit of familiarity, like, "This is my pet tiger- I call her fluffy. Don't mind she's on fire." more than anything else.

I am not sure what you mean by 50s style. Can you post some examples?


Apparently you're not the only one (http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-06-18/baby-punched-in-face-at-central-railway-station-in-sydney/6556818)...

See getting away with it is the problem

Day 1504: sick in mind and spirit

did something weird and experimental because I'm feeling really sick after that horror story (http://www.giantitp.com/forums/showsinglepost.php?p=19489135&postcount=34) I wrote

sorry

Links (http://i.imgur.com/C715iU9.jpg)

[Anarion]

I am not sure what you mean by 50s style. Can you post some examples?



See getting away with it is the problem

Day 1504: sick in mind and spirit

did something weird and experimental because I'm feeling really sick after that horror story (http://www.giantitp.com/forums/showsinglepost.php?p=19489135&postcount=34) I wrote

sorry

Links (http://i.imgur.com/C715iU9.jpg)

Was wondering about that. You seemed to go out of your way to violate a bunch of your own trigger points.

[Thanqol]

Was wondering about that. You seemed to go out of your way to violate a bunch of your own trigger points.

It was an actual nightmare. I figured now that I'd already had that nightmare and thought those thoughts I may as well put it into a story.

[Thanqol]

Day 1505: can't be seen

Wanted to do another fabulous 30yw dude. Like how it's going so far.

Also this year is unnaturally cold or something because I can barely stand to be in my room with the tablet, which is killing a lot of drawtime.

Links (http://i.imgur.com/ouJEOtM.jpg)

[Thanqol]

Day 1506: puff

Second layer linework, but now I'm thinking, how can I make this look more like a clownsuit?

Links (http://i.imgur.com/KPS0VpR.jpg)

[Anarion]

but now I'm thinking, how can I make this look more like a clownsuit?


Poofier legs, perhaps? And more ruffles on sleeves and shoulders. Anywhere that one could conceivably have ruffles, really.

[Thanqol]

Day 1508: the deadly hunter

The funniest request of all time needs to be immortalised:


I like to have pictures for my characters, the problem is I am not very good at drawing. I have a ranger/monk gestalt that fight a bit like spiderman or daredevil.

The priest felt a chill are the black haired wanderer approached. Many rumors had been floating around camp about the hunter. The silver studs stood in stark contrast to the red sleeveless long coat that hung to his knees. The blue tinged chains wrapped around him like some kind of belt ending at two cleaver like knives in his boots. As he watched the rattle of the chains seemed to be more of a twitch of anticipation. His hands were adorned with red gloves that had silver fangs embossed. Even with the bodies in the street, this man scared him far more than the rumors of Vampires and Werewolves on the verge of open warfare. The cardinal had said there would be more hunters coming, that this was just the first to arrive from the Hunters guild. What kinds of men dedicate their lives to hunting such monsters…

Links (http://i.imgur.com/N1bOy9z.jpg)

nailed it

[Thanqol]

Day 1510: Detolt

Messed around with colour a bit but didn't find anything I like.

Links (http://i.imgur.com/dlJUkDf.jpg)

[Colonel Fedora]

Hey Thanqol, have you ever watched Steven Universe? I think it would be right up your alley.

[Thanqol]

Hey Thanqol, have you ever watched Steven Universe? I think it would be right up your alley.

I saw the first episode and totally hated it. Nothing in it worked for me. I might give it another shot someday but my to-do list is huge.

Day 1511: Doctorb

I haven't been pushing myself artistically recently. Part of it is that it's too cold to spend long periods of time at my artbench, part of it is angsting over how much better things will be when I get my own place and get the space for a proper setup, part of it is an EU4 addiction, part of it is general business and a recent burnout, part of it is my graphics card slowly melting down, and part of it is that I'm just at a really difficult developmental phase where I'm just not sure what I need to do to progress further.

Some of that I can't deal with in the short term, some of that I can't deal with in general, but I can deal with the EU4 thing. I respond well to simple, absolute rules (like "A picture every day") so here's a new one: Every time I finish playing EU4 I have to uninstall it. If I want to play it again I have to wait an hour for it to download again from steam, which means that there's an extra hour for other stuff every day. I'm looking to start pushing myself again; I don't like my recent history of relative stagnation.

Links (http://i.imgur.com/9vICR1D.jpg)

[Thanqol]

Day 1513: command panel

Saw Inside Out today. If you like the Pixar Movie, you'll like this! I like the Pixar Movie, I cried start to finish.

Links (http://i.imgur.com/h48q1j3.jpg)

[DigoDragon]

Day 1510: Detolt
Messed around with colour a bit but didn't find anything I like.

Links (http://i.imgur.com/dlJUkDf.jpg)

It's like if Doctor Doom cameo'd on Legend of Kora (Is it a K? I never remember the spelling). :smallbiggrin:
I like the outfit design.

[Thanqol]

It's like if Doctor Doom cameo'd on Legend of Kora (Is it a K? I never remember the spelling). :smallbiggrin:
I like the outfit design.

Korra. And thanks!

Day 1514: Forerunners

Was inspired by this awesome alternate take on 40K:


My first thought was "More Nazism, less Michael Bay". Which sounded good. And the first thing that came into my mind was an Ork commander with a monocle and a smart black uniform saying "Forvard zer Panzers", and that was pretty much perfect.

But you can have too much of a good thing, so I adjusted the concept to a fluff swap. And this is what came out:

Terran Diaspora
Humans with a ramshackle attitude to hardware
Do you like the Millennium Falcon, Miles O'Brien, or the Serenity? Then the Diaspora is for you. Humanity spread out into a big, hostile galaxy, and immediately set about using all the weird bits and pieces of technology they could find. Nobody really knows how it all works, but human engineers will make it work nevertheless. Unpredictable and boisterous, humans show up whenever they are least expected. Some claim they have no identity, and will cheerfully accept any old mutant or xeno. Humans retort that their diversity is their identity. Needless to say, they are dangerous just to be around.

Orkreich
Orks running a sprawling, corrupt Imperium
Eight foot tall, green, tusked Space Nazis. No excuses. Orks reproduce rapidly, covering entire planets with their hive cities, and the orkish war machine is a disciplined and superbly equipped fighting force. They always need more living space, and they know how to get it: exterminate the other races. You can feel really positive about shooting these guys, if they don't shoot you first.

The Seed
Naive and curious biotech hive mind
When a Seed lands on a planet, drifting down out of interstellar space, it awakens as a newborn. It absorbs nutrients, develops a personality, and initiates a peaceful dialog with its new neighbours. Unfortunately, the Seed can only talk by eating people with a swarm of mind-linked flesh rippers, and it has never yet managed to carry out a successful conversation. It is perpetually confused, but rarely hungry.

Forerunners
Ancient and voracious culture of assimilation
"For the Greater Good," said the signal. "Surrender your command codes and disarm your ships. You will become part of the Forerunner Community." And if anyone was left in the system, they met the Forerunner Vanguard: a starfleet division so massive its mere presence could disrupt the orbit of planets. The Forerunner Admirals, resplendent in very snappy uniforms, command the deployment of endless exo-suited combat regiments from luxurious bridges. If you've seen much anime space opera, you know exactly what to expect: Gamilons meet Ahb meet Tytania. It's not a proper battle if someone doesn't hurl a wine glass to the floor in a fit of pique. Afterwards the brain staples are applied to survivors.

Corruption
Soulless plague that seeks to consume all advanced civilizations
The problem with computers: the longer they run, the more they tend to create skull-faced robots to exterminate all organic life. It's just how these things seem to work. The Corruption goes further, and invites the living to surrender their souls and join the cybernetic revolution. The great AIs of iTerror coordinate the subversion of technology and wetware across the Galaxy.

Genius
Ancient alliance of gods and spirits obsessed with their own preservation
Living minds tend to create spirits in their own image. Later in a planet's cultural evolution, they outgrow their youthful gods and turn to rationality and science as explanatory mechanisms. The spirit world requires belief to thrive, and so inevitably gods must turn to increasingly overt and coercive techniques to obtain and retain followers. The Genius are a galactic alliance of ancient gods striving to preserve their cults. As this spits in the face of evolution and natural curiosity, they have adopted some pretty extreme dogmatic protocols. Anything to ward off chaos and hoard more souls.

Vergar
Fragments of an ancient and beautiful empire of short, squat humanoids
Once upon a time, the Vergar ruled the Galaxy. Their star tunnels linked the worlds and their craftworlds produced wonders of art and technology combined. Vergar artefacts were so cunning that they had a mind of their own, and could talk to their maker across great distances. Since the Corruption tore their network apart, they have become a mere shadow of their former selves, factional and melancholy. Some refuse to believe their glory days are behind them, and in general they're extremely arrogant about all the "hulks", as they call the taller races who now roam the stars. Special note should go to the Dark Vergar, who embrace a sybaritic lifestyle and frequently take slaves.

Pointers
Space elves that were cut out of the lore 20 years ago
But a lot of people remain devoted fans.


Links (http://i.imgur.com/uWrxRki.jpg)

Music (https://youtu.be/KDc9WaQHP1g): Mail It In

[Thanqol]

Day 1515: Family Man

ate too much delicious food

Links (http://i.imgur.com/HkSrZ05.jpg)

[Thanqol]

Day 1517: Shady Sky

I'm really enjoying the 100; it's been a while since I've gotten this into a TV show.

I'm still clean on EU4 despite some pretty massive temptation and that's victory enough for today. I swear to goodness it's like kicking a drug habit.

Links (http://i.imgur.com/DP2pXck.jpg)

[Thanqol]

Day 1518: Think Of An Eye

Followed through on a commitment and did this tutorial. (https://youtu.be/z4qpbhEHIPk)

Links (http://i.imgur.com/b606W1u.jpg)

[Thanqol]

Day 1519: Bad Strategic Planning

Graphics card is having too much of A Day >:T

Just one more year...

Links (http://i.imgur.com/mO3cTMy.jpg)

[DigoDragon]

Graphics card is having too much of A Day >:T

Just one more year...

Replacing the card or the whole computer?

Also, remind me-- what are you drawing these sketches with?

[Thanqol]

Replacing the card or the whole computer?

Also, remind me-- what are you drawing these sketches with?

Whole computer - it's at the point where a newer card wouldn't fit with my current motherboard so may as well replace the whole thing.

Paint Tool SAI.

[DigoDragon]

Whole computer - it's at the point where a newer card wouldn't fit with my current motherboard so may as well replace the whole thing.

Gotcha. I think the video card is the only thing 'recent' in my old gaming computer. I'm trying to raise money to replace the whole thing, but it's an uphill climb both ways in the snow because family comes first and my daughter decided to out-grow all her clothes.

[Thanqol]

Gotcha. I think the video card is the only thing 'recent' in my old gaming computer. I'm trying to raise money to replace the whole thing, but it's an uphill climb both ways in the snow because family comes first and my daughter decided to out-grow all her clothes.

i just want to stop living with my parents

Day 1521: Rebel Yell

Seriously, this graphics card thing is beyond the pale. I'm straight up putting colour work on hold until I replace it.

Links (http://i.imgur.com/JilOGwh.jpg)

[DigoDragon]

Rebel Yell

Earworm acquired. :smallsigh:



Seriously, this graphics card thing is beyond the pale. I'm straight up putting colour work on hold until I replace it.
Links (http://i.imgur.com/JilOGwh.jpg)

Well there is still something charming of monochromatic art. The black jacket, standing on a black hill, against white sky makes him almost a silhouette character. And then there is the touch of orange for the visor that pops and gives him character-- orange can be an energetic color of blatant or vulgar emotion (which fits well with the rebel part).

[Thanqol]

Well there is still something charming of monochromatic art. The black jacket, standing on a black hill, against white sky makes him almost a silhouette character. And then there is the touch of orange for the visor that pops and gives him character-- orange can be an energetic color of blatant or vulgar emotion (which fits well with the rebel part).

Yeah but I kind of did that purely because an attempt to do something more complicated was thwarted. Silhouettes always look fantastic.

Day 1522: Wabenchu

horror movie scientists

Links (http://i.imgur.com/A8iB1BB.jpg)

[Thanqol]

Day 1523: Basic Lines

Did some basic straight line practise. Gonna aim to do something decent in colour tomorrow, graphics card willing

Links (http://i.imgur.com/3AUJgbA.jpg)

[Anarion]

Hey, so I was in Mexico last week and I went to the Mexican Popular Art Museum. I'd describe it as the museum of bright colors and skulls. I felt like I was visiting Nexcos with all the masks they had too. Possible inspiration, check out a google image search (https://www.google.com/search?q=mexican+popular+art+museum&espv=2&biw=1398&bih=726&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=0CAYQ_AUoAWoVChMIuIjn-LT0xgIVAVmICh3u2wvL#tbm=isch&q=museo+de+art+popular) and their Wikipedia article (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Popular_Art_Museum_(Mexico_City))

[Thanqol]

Hey, so I was in Mexico last week and I went to the Mexican Popular Art Museum. I'd describe it as the museum of bright colors and skulls. I felt like I was visiting Nexcos with all the masks they had too. Possible inspiration, check out a google image search (https://www.google.com/search?q=mexican+popular+art+museum&espv=2&biw=1398&bih=726&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=0CAYQ_AUoAWoVChMIuIjn-LT0xgIVAVmICh3u2wvL#tbm=isch&q=museo+de+art+popular) and their Wikipedia article (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Popular_Art_Museum_(Mexico_City))

Neat, thanks!

Day 1524: Housechat

Whoops, forgot all about that colour thing. Time management is hard.

Links (http://i.imgur.com/FPDOtTB.jpg)

Music (https://youtu.be/PtlcDvqpV5w): Cobwebs and Rainbows

[TheAmishPirate]

Neat, thanks!

Day 1524: Housechat

Whoops, forgot all about that colour thing. Time management is hard.

Links (http://i.imgur.com/FPDOtTB.jpg)

Music (https://youtu.be/PtlcDvqpV5w): Cobwebs and Rainbows

On first glance without my contacts in, I could've sworn it was a man playing a lively flute while two security bots danced a furious jig.

I mean, I see what it is now, but there's a mental image that's not leaving anytime soon. :smalltongue:

[Thanqol]

On first glance without my contacts in, I could've sworn it was a man playing a lively flute while two security bots danced a furious jig.

I mean, I see what it is now, but there's a mental image that's not leaving anytime soon. :smalltongue:

Dat bot on the left is breakdowndancing

Day 1525: Wu! Da Wu!

Colouring a piece done by meto30, just the flats so far.

Links (http://i.imgur.com/cHwBBY7.jpg)

[Thanqol]

Day 1526: Like BAM

Linework detail cleanup. Hmm, I don't know how I want to do the shading. It might work well with a heavy black FIM style but that's almost too easy. The wing needs something to detail it but I don't want to lose the lineless look. I'll need a think.

Links (http://i.imgur.com/HNEawfw.jpg)

[Artman77]

Different shading styles if you wanna try something new:
soft edges (http://orig01.deviantart.net/2282/f/2013/064/9/c/malani_by_alicemaple-d5x20xj.png)
hard edges (https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/236x/70/2c/02/702c02fccfe29b0c8aa82a44a8588249.jpg)
in between (http://pre09.deviantart.net/7ade/th/pre/i/2013/311/b/4/tarcan___cel_shading_by_nondev-d6ted6t.jpg)

All of these are with linework, but I'm pretty sure you could pull off the shading without it. I've used the 2-tone/3/4-tone shading with hard edges before with lineless work, it usually turns out pretty well.

[Thanqol]

Different shading styles if you wanna try something new:
soft edges (http://orig01.deviantart.net/2282/f/2013/064/9/c/malani_by_alicemaple-d5x20xj.png)
hard edges (https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/236x/70/2c/02/702c02fccfe29b0c8aa82a44a8588249.jpg)
in between (http://pre09.deviantart.net/7ade/th/pre/i/2013/311/b/4/tarcan___cel_shading_by_nondev-d6ted6t.jpg)

All of these are with linework, but I'm pretty sure you could pull off the shading without it. I've used the 2-tone/3/4-tone shading with hard edges before with lineless work, it usually turns out pretty well.

Thanks for these! That's right what I need.

However I'm putting digital art on hold for the next few days while preparing for the Windows 10 update. Gonna back up all my crap and do a fresh install. Then I might think about switching my art program of choice - familiarity is making me lazy and I've been intending to shake up my brush preselects for a while.

I'm also holding out hope that the update will solve whatever's killing my graphics card.

[Artman77]

You're welcome!

[Thanqol]

Day 1532: O-po-choo

Alright, I'm back on. Rig's performing a bit better, the updating went well. Windows 10 is pretty cool.

But goddamn it if I can not figure out how the hell to art right now. I banged my head against a wall trying to work out how to do lineless shading but I guess I'm an idiot or something because I could not do it. So I just gave up and threw down and blurred some half-assed shadings and then added hard black lines. Insultingly it turned out looking really good - way better than all my bumbling experiments with lineless for sure. That's really crazy frustrating.

I am going through a bad phase where I can see where I want to be but I cannot figure out how to get there. It's been dogging me for a while and I'm no closer to a breakthrough. I'm pretty sure I know the answer though - watch more videos, read more tutorials, experiment more wildly, and never give up. I've got 8468 days to figure this out after all.

Links (http://i.imgur.com/cB9gRzu.jpg)

[Thanqol]

Day 1533: Primary Demographic

Had another meeting with the dreaded Primary Demographic today. She told me about her OC pony that she'd been imagining and I started drawing it for her. I'll finish it the next time she comes over. Super rough so far.

Her backstory is that she arrives in Ponyville and no one likes her because she's different ("Different how?" "I don't know yet. Different.") but she eventually makes friends with all the ponies. She's "Always happy, except when she's sad - never angry" except "Sometimes when she gets mad at people being mean to her so she plays pranks on them". She promised to come back with a notebook full of information later.

Links (http://i.imgur.com/lDIswGk.jpg)

[DigoDragon]

I am going through a bad phase where I can see where I want to be but I cannot figure out how to get there.

I call that the 'Downtown Paradox'. Because trying to reach a point in Downtown Orlando is much like your feeling with art. I see the location, but roads don't always go in two directions and many storefronts have no parking lot around them, requiring I go someplace else for proper parking.

That being said, I think your coloring of Spitfire is pretty good. You some nice soft-to-mid-hard shading there and preserving the thick lineart gives it a neat 'decal' look.



Her backstory is that she arrives in Ponyville and no one likes her because she's different ("Different how?" "I don't know yet. Different.") but she eventually makes friends with all the ponies. She's "Always happy, except when she's sad - never angry" except "Sometimes when she gets mad at people being mean to her so she plays pranks on them". She promised to come back with a notebook full of information later.

Ah, the primary demographic. I actually find such a thought process endearing. I'm heavily biased though.

[Artman77]

I think a lot of that style of art has to do with understanding subject/object volume as much as it does light and shadow. Studying a lot of other people's art and just copying what you see will help you get started. Another way you could do it is to shade your artwork like you normally do, and then (if you're using photoshop) go to Filter > Artistic > Cutout. From there you can select how many colors/levels you want. The program takes the average and muddle up the color somewhat, so you'll have to re-color the 'cutouts' to maintain the brightness, but it's a quick and easy solution to the two-tone style roadblock you're up against right now.

[Anarion]

Day 1532: O-po-choo

Alright, I'm back on. Rig's performing a bit better, the updating went well. Windows 10 is pretty cool.

But goddamn it if I can not figure out how the hell to art right now. I banged my head against a wall trying to work out how to do lineless shading but I guess I'm an idiot or something because I could not do it. So I just gave up and threw down and blurred some half-assed shadings and then added hard black lines. Insultingly it turned out looking really good - way better than all my bumbling experiments with lineless for sure. That's really crazy frustrating.

I am going through a bad phase where I can see where I want to be but I cannot figure out how to get there. It's been dogging me for a while and I'm no closer to a breakthrough. I'm pretty sure I know the answer though - watch more videos, read more tutorials, experiment more wildly, and never give up. I've got 8468 days to figure this out after all.

Links (http://i.imgur.com/cB9gRzu.jpg)

Not sure how comparable this is, but sometimes you have the learning and you just have to do it and fail a bunch until your hands and your head stop getting in the way of what you're attempting.

My comparison as a musician is memorizing a piece of music. I used to do this all the time when I was in school, like for competitions and stuff. And there were three phases:
1) learning and memorizing. I'd finish this and think I totally had it.
2) repeatedly screwing it up and getting incredibly frustrated because I had done it right before but would constantly make new mistakes, forget parts, or just not execute on the piece right.
3) Actually getting it, where you no longer have to think about what you're doing and therefore do not screw up.

[Thanqol]

I call that the 'Downtown Paradox'. Because trying to reach a point in Downtown Orlando is much like your feeling with art. I see the location, but roads don't always go in two directions and many storefronts have no parking lot around them, requiring I go someplace else for proper parking.

That being said, I think your coloring of Spitfire is pretty good. You some nice soft-to-mid-hard shading there and preserving the thick lineart gives it a neat 'decal' look.

It's frustrating being complimented on that because A) You're right B) That's the result of me literally throwing my hands up and applying the blur brush pretty much randomly.

It's good but it's not what I was trying to do, and that's annoying. Oh well may as well finish it.


I think a lot of that style of art has to do with understanding subject/object volume as much as it does light and shadow. Studying a lot of other people's art and just copying what you see will help you get started. Another way you could do it is to shade your artwork like you normally do, and then (if you're using photoshop) go to Filter > Artistic > Cutout. From there you can select how many colors/levels you want. The program takes the average and muddle up the color somewhat, so you'll have to re-color the 'cutouts' to maintain the brightness, but it's a quick and easy solution to the two-tone style roadblock you're up against right now.

I don't have Photoshop but that sounds like a neat trick that I should remember for when I do. I'm planning to upgrade to PS at the same time as I update my rig, get a new tablet, etc - which is looking like one year from now.


Not sure how comparable this is, but sometimes you have the learning and you just have to do it and fail a bunch until your hands and your head stop getting in the way of what you're attempting.

My comparison as a musician is memorizing a piece of music. I used to do this all the time when I was in school, like for competitions and stuff. And there were three phases:
1) learning and memorizing. I'd finish this and think I totally had it.
2) repeatedly screwing it up and getting incredibly frustrated because I had done it right before but would constantly make new mistakes, forget parts, or just not execute on the piece right.
3) Actually getting it, where you no longer have to think about what you're doing and therefore do not screw up.

I'd describe this as having a good handle on metal and trying to break into jazz, but I keep playing myself into corners I can only get out of by being metal.


But all in all, I think that maybe my overriding problem is that I'm trying to be too specific right now. My most fun in drawing comes when I treat it like play, not when I try and force a specific result. I should be more flexible and open. Especially if I'm trying to learn a new thing I'm not going to get there with accepted methods, I need to open my brain and see what comes in.

Day 1534: Valley And Water

Playing around with maps. I like maps.

Links (http://i.imgur.com/3Cn0QBt.jpg)

[The Vagabond]

Hey- So you're having trouble. So... Maybe trying something similar, but distinctly different?

A small request: In the Paper Mario style, I want you to try your hand at drawing three things:

A samurai, Longspear using Goomba
Peach drop kicking a Koopa
A very canadian looking bom-omb.

In case that might provide some sort of help. You can freely ignore this, if you like.

[Thanqol]

Hey- So you're having trouble. So... Maybe trying something similar, but distinctly different?

A small request: In the Paper Mario style, I want you to try your hand at drawing three things:

A samurai, Longspear using Goomba
Peach drop kicking a Koopa
A very canadian looking bom-omb.

In case that might provide some sort of help. You can freely ignore this, if you like.

That sounds fun. I've toyed around with trying to do a paper style a few times but, in part, it's reliant on texture effects which I don't have good access to in SAI. I'll give it another look though, see if I can figure it out.

[DigoDragon]

It's frustrating being complimented on that because A) You're right B) That's the result of me literally throwing my hands up and applying the blur brush pretty much randomly.

It's good but it's not what I was trying to do, and that's annoying. Oh well may as well finish it.

Ah, I feel like I should feel bad. :smallredface:

It does happen to all of us I'm sure - You have an idea and what you end up with is different, but not in a bad way. Just different.

[Thanqol]

Ah, I feel like I should feel bad. :smallredface:

It does happen to all of us I'm sure - You have an idea and what you end up with is different, but not in a bad way. Just different.

Naw dude, you gave an honest compliment and were correct, I'm just doing the tortured artist thing.

Day 1535: Firehoers

Done. Maybe will tweak later and upload to DA.

Links (http://i.imgur.com/9BYXQdg.jpg)

[Doomboy911]

I met someone I dared to call friend, he knew not my name nor I his but we met on a long winding road up the mountain where the greats would rest. Hands smudged with ink and lead I knew his struggles of time and I called out to him in hopes of finding someone to walk the path with "Challenge?"

[Thanqol]

I met someone I dared to call friend, he knew not my name nor I his but we met on a long winding road up the mountain where the greats would rest. Hands smudged with ink and lead I knew his struggles of time and I called out to him in hopes of finding someone to walk the path with "Challenge?"

Bring it.

Day 1537: Saxony

welp today went down the Eu4 hole.

Links (http://i.imgur.com/fpVi58S.jpg)

[Doomboy911]

So allow me to step outside of my slippery prose that drips upon the ear like honey upon some flapjacks and tell you who I am.

I found it odd that you and I have been on similar paths. I'm working my way through my fifth year with art. Some time self taught others with teachers and although I've looked upon my kingdom of "art" and called it garbage people have noted "improvement" as there was little way for me to get worst. I've been doing my best to draw every day some doodles some step by steps to larger products but I feel some competition or someone to work with along the way.

As the challenger it's only appropriate that I allow you to name the challenge, whether it be drawing a prompt, something that we both have difficulty with or a speed test.

[Thanqol]

So allow me to step outside of my slippery prose that drips upon the ear like honey upon some flapjacks and tell you who I am.

I found it odd that you and I have been on similar paths. I'm working my way through my fifth year with art. Some time self taught others with teachers and although I've looked upon my kingdom of "art" and called it garbage people have noted "improvement" as there was little way for me to get worst. I've been doing my best to draw every day some doodles some step by steps to larger products but I feel some competition or someone to work with along the way.

As the challenger it's only appropriate that I allow you to name the challenge, whether it be drawing a prompt, something that we both have difficulty with or a speed test.

Do you have a drawthread? I can't see it. If it's linked in your signature it's broken.

Anyway, draw the ugliest person you can. Show me what you got.

Day 1538: Sinnerman

ROBOTS

Links (http://i.imgur.com/MUHmdd2.jpg)

[Thanqol]

Day 1539: Unthink

I just needed to lie down for a couple of hours and think stuff through. Nothing specific, I'd just accumulated too many ideas, plans and opinions in my head and needed to spend a bunch of time doing nothing but processing my way through 'em.

Links (http://i.imgur.com/EBv8qcR.jpg)

Music (https://youtu.be/wADwIZ6V3NY): Six Blade Knife

[Doomboy911]

Afraid I lack a scanner for the next week or two but I'll work on this ugly challenge, it's hard to see people as ugly for me.

[Thanqol]

Afraid I lack a scanner for the next week or two but I'll work on this ugly challenge, it's hard to see people as ugly for me.

Mm, maybe. I think people get too accustomed to drawing pretty people.

Day 1541: Shouldered

Draft design for Earthquake, a tiny pony who drives very fast tiny pony cars.

Links (http://i.imgur.com/MLc7XS3.jpg)

[DigoDragon]

Draft design for Earthquake, a tiny pony who drives very fast tiny pony cars.

Is that a prosthetic limb or a mechanical glove?

[Thanqol]

Is that a prosthetic limb or a mechanical glove?

Just a big ol' metal boot.

Day 1542: Death Threat

A shot at a colour scheme. I tried doing a fady pen detailing for the face and I'm not sure if it works; used a more traditional hard brush on the jacket. I think I want to go without external lines and minimal internal ones, see how clean I can get it.

Oh and I'm giving everyone notice - when Stellaris comes out I'm probably going to die. When I do Balmas gets my unlabelled boxes of vitamins.

Links (http://i.imgur.com/67zV6Qx.jpg)

[Anarion]

when Stellaris comes out I'm probably going to die.

So, it's the same game as the game you play constantly, but in SPACE. Hmm, yeah I'm not sure if you're writing hyperbole or not.

[Thanqol]

So, it's the same game as the game you play constantly, but in SPACE. Hmm, yeah I'm not sure if you're writing hyperbole or not.

It's not. I'm already stockpiling leave from work and there's no release date even announced.

Day 1544: Everything I'm Not

Paranatural is a great webcomic. Couple of sketches from it and other stuff.

Something I've been floating around for a while was doing more stylised faces. I'm making that a bigger priority in days ahead.

Links (http://i.imgur.com/nM0agDs.jpg)

[Thanqol]

Day 1545: Boneclaws

I think I made a mental breakthrough with my understanding of hands while looking at an anatomy book. Fingers have four joints! One of those passes all the way through the palm and ends on the wrist.

Didn't do too much more. I'm over-brained today.

Links (http://i.imgur.com/Pn9IjVu.jpg)

[Deadly]

Mm, maybe. I think people get too accustomed to drawing pretty people.

Came across this today (http://www.bbc.com/news/in-pictures-33822326), and thought of you. I was disappointed that it didn't have more when I clicked it, like an interview with the photographer or something, even just some more pictures, but maybe you're motivated enough to hunt down the source or a better report.


Day 1541: Shouldered

Draft design for Earthquake, a tiny pony who drives very fast tiny pony cars.

Links (http://i.imgur.com/MLc7XS3.jpg)

Reminds me of Lightning Dust. Must be the mane and the smug look, I think

Oh, and Hi, I think this is the first time I post in your art thread. Been following it from the shadows for a while though

[Thanqol]

Came across this today (http://www.bbc.com/news/in-pictures-33822326), and thought of you. I was disappointed that it didn't have more when I clicked it, like an interview with the photographer or something, even just some more pictures, but maybe you're motivated enough to hunt down the source or a better report.

Yeah, thanks! Ugly faces are interesting. They're not formulatic, you can't just draw an invisible nose and two big eyes and call it a day. You gotta consider the angles and asymmetries. And I've yet to have someone take me up on my challenge of 'draw ugly people!"


Reminds me of Lightning Dust. Must be the mane and the smug look, I think

Oh, and Hi, I think this is the first time I post in your art thread. Been following it from the shadows for a while though

Hey, welcome! Glad you like her, she could well be Lightning Dust in a past life.

Day 1546: Hammer and Fever

This is turning out way better than I was expecting. I think this is the right balance of line/lineless.

Links (http://i.imgur.com/lnF6jX2.jpg)

Music (https://youtu.be/bYSOT_YgHjA): Earth Rocker

[DigoDragon]

Came across this today (http://www.bbc.com/news/in-pictures-33822326), and thought of you.

I had just saw that this morning and I too was thinking about what Thanqol had said.



Reminds me of Lightning Dust. Must be the mane and the smug look, I think

Yeah, that made does look familiar. Though the resemblance falls apart now that I look at the newer colored version.



This is turning out way better than I was expecting. I think this is the right balance of line/lineless.

Yes, I agree.

[Thanqol]

Day 1548: Predation

The natural predator of the art time is the dog cuddle. The dog cuddle can expand to consume all available time of all kinds.

Links (http://i.imgur.com/aqoekLa.jpg)

[Thanqol]

Day 1549: But I Like It

Worked off this video (https://youtu.be/5kK71t-I-2w). It feels like a really profound breakthrough, it was exactly what I needed.

Links (http://i.imgur.com/tx0NuuX.jpg)

[Thanqol]

Day 1550: Waugh

It's friday, it's impressive enough that I'm conscious.

Links (http://i.imgur.com/N8IHOxk.jpg)

[Cuthalion]

Dude, just wanted to tell you that you're awesome for keeping on doing this for so long.

[DigoDragon]

It's friday, it's impressive enough that I'm conscious.
Links (http://i.imgur.com/N8IHOxk.jpg)

Yeah, been a long week for me too. I like the last sketch on the latest image. Got some good movement to it.

[Anarion]

It's friday, it's impressive enough that I'm conscious.


Ain't that the truth.

[Artman77]

Thanks for posting a link to that video. It had some good suggestions and wasn't overly long. (I find it frustrating to watch a 40 min video for only one or two helpful tips)

In response to the "No one accepts my challenge" statement:

CHALLENGE ACCEPTED.

Ante: UGLY ACTOR (https://wingmind.files.wordpress.com/2015/08/sean-penn.jpg)

...I was going to type 'round one', but I realized we didn't set any ground rules. Real ugly people, or ugliness from the imagination? What constitute ugliness? Someone I might find ugly you might find attractive, or vice versa.

[Thanqol]

Dude, just wanted to tell you that you're awesome for keeping on doing this for so long.

Thanks! It's amazing where spite can get you.


Yeah, been a long week for me too. I like the last sketch on the latest image. Got some good movement to it.

Thanks, that method is really surprisingly fun and gives good volume and motion so I hope to make it my default.


Thanks for posting a link to that video. It had some good suggestions and wasn't overly long. (I find it frustrating to watch a 40 min video for only one or two helpful tips)

In response to the "No one accepts my challenge" statement:

CHALLENGE ACCEPTED.

Ante: UGLY ACTOR (https://wingmind.files.wordpress.com/2015/08/sean-penn.jpg)

...I was going to type 'round one', but I realized we didn't set any ground rules. Real ugly people, or ugliness from the imagination? What constitute ugliness? Someone I might find ugly you might find attractive, or vice versa.

Awright! You're on!

As far as the definition of ugliness: It's actually a flippant definition and challenge to artists who get caught up in drawing a very narrow type of Hollywood or anime style generic prettiness. I'm generally interested in people with unusual, craggy and unmistakable features - not necessarily ugly but definitely unusual. Minorities that don't fit in the smooth-skinned, clean cut action hero image. Africans, old people, and fat people often have really interesting faces that I think are under-represented artistically. I prefer looking at them to young, smooth skinned generics. This guy (https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/6HLKrhWVAwbNCEap0EotLFNxGa1TCp_WHinyhZtm6yU=w750-h755-no), or this guy (https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-kyHZjveRstg/T_V_9HYfqqI/AAAAAAAABXE/5lbLIuV-f1g/w334-h500-no/homelessman.jpg), or this guy (https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-qSL4HVwoQwo/UDsx73rB05I/AAAAAAAACFc/6yTA8-0Nihw/w609-h744-no/richard%2Bavedon%2B-%2B7.jpg).

If I had to re-flippant it, it'd be 'someone with a nose that couldn't be drawn as a simple triangle'.

Day 1551: What Time Is It?

Finished this. Lighting is all over the shop but that is a challenge for another day.

Links (http://i.imgur.com/NvOslTT.jpg)

Music (https://youtu.be/oA1vp8p_V3Y): It's Muffin Time

[Madcrafter]

It'd be cool if you made the video, but I suspect your link is misleading.

[DigoDragon]

Thanks! It's amazing where spite can get you.

For reals. Like how thanks to spite, I've been thrown to the dog house for a crime I didn't commit.



It'd be cool if you made the video, but I suspect your link is misleading.

Heh, I was thinking the same thing.

[Thanqol]

Derp, fixed.

[Thanqol]

Day 1552: Arcar

After watching Fury Road again I was deeply curious if this sketchy technique would work for cars. It does! This is way more organic than my other vehicle sketches.

I accidentally my whole evening though so didn't get as much done as I'd like.

Links (http://i.imgur.com/OXNEiX5.jpg)

[Thanqol]

Day 1553: SCREW THE EIGHTIES

SERIOUSLY! It's a cultural VOID! It's a paradox manifestation! It's a deep, diseased, rotting blight on the history of our species! The eighties were the nadir! Worse than the Black Death! Worse than Ghengis Khan! More was lost in the empty, vapid gaping pit of the eighties than in the Sack of Baghdad, the conquest of the Aztecs or in the burning of the Library of Alexandria!

What I'm trying to say is that I watched Mad Max: Beyond Thunderdome today.

The first Mad Max movie was boring. The second one, Road Warrior, was good! Like a proto Fury Road, limited by the technology of their time. The third one was... well, like, you know how the first two Mad Max movies were filled with rape and murder and carnage and car chases and Mad Max killing EVERYONE? The third one was a kids movie. It was like Return of the Jedi except Luke gets written out of the story after Jabba's palace so we can follow the adventures of the loveable Ewoks.

Like goddamn. I am legitimately upset. SANDY RAVAGE IS VISIBLY UPSET. Part of that's because the movie suckered me in with a really awesome opening about Barter Town before pulling the Valley of the Ewoks reversal on me with no warning. And then I'm stuck there staring with increasing disbelief as the creepy, maniacal dwarf who runs Bartertown like a sick little tyrant on a power trip transforms into a loveable old man in a suit riding a magical train full of laughing children away to a wondrous land of enchantment.

SCREW THE 1980S.

Anyway they say a picture is worth a thousand words. But I'm too angry to even work on this more. I need to wash this taste out of my mouth somehow. Goddamn it!

Links (http://i.imgur.com/I1ctSvX.jpg)

[Thanqol]

Day 1554: Insufficient

Need more practice.

Links (http://i.imgur.com/hO9n7jS.jpg)

[DigoDragon]

Day 1553: SCREW THE EIGHTIES

SERIOUSLY! It's a cultural VOID! It's a paradox manifestation! It's a deep, diseased, rotting blight on the history of our species! The eighties were the nadir! Worse than the Black Death! Worse than Ghengis Khan! More was lost in the empty, vapid gaping pit of the eighties than in the Sack of Baghdad, the conquest of the Aztecs or in the burning of the Library of Alexandria!

What I'm trying to say is that I watched Mad Max: Beyond Thunderdome today.

Condolences. Watching Beyond Thunderdome would make anyone hate humanity. :3
I do love me the 80s though... well, the stuff on TV specifically. Back when MTV showed music videos all day long.



Day 1554: Insufficient
Need more practice.

Links (http://i.imgur.com/hO9n7jS.jpg)

It's a good start. I always have trouble in that lower torso area when drawing armor.

[Thanqol]

It's a good start. I always have trouble in that lower torso area when drawing armor.

The armour was way pre-emptive I think the issue was.

Day 1556: House Logistics

Finally got caught up with some gesture drawings using the new technique. It was great, by far the easiest set of these I've ever done.

More broadly, my hangup right now is that I cannot for the life of me think of compositions. I just sit and stare for ages wondering what I want to do, so these figure drawings are a huge boon and I'll be doing more of them until the mood passes.

Links (http://i.imgur.com/lQrHN1E.jpg)

[Thanqol]

Day 1559: Dracul

Ooof. House shopping took a lot out of me. So many things are happening I didn't have the brain for much art.

Links (http://i.imgur.com/uuMon8u.jpg)

[Madcrafter]

Day 1559: Dracul

Ooof. House shopping took a lot out of me. So many things are happening I didn't have the brain for much art.

Links (http://i.imgur.com/uuMon8u.jpg)

Ooh, you buy something?

[Anarion]

Day 1559: Dracul

Ooof. House shopping took a lot out of me. So many things are happening I didn't have the brain for much art.

Links (http://i.imgur.com/uuMon8u.jpg)

I've found a strange sort of pleasure walking around other people's homes, which are either empty or staged usually, and deciding if I would like to own this place. Also, do keep in mind that if you gain ownership of a house, there is absolutely nothing stopping you from wallpapering a room with dinosaurs. Nothing.


Ooh, you buy something?

Also this question.

[DigoDragon]

Ugh, house-shopping. :smallfrown:

I've failed that quest twice and can't afford to do so a third time.

[Thanqol]

Ooh, you buy something?

I believe in nothing until contracts are signed.


I've found a strange sort of pleasure walking around other people's homes, which are either empty or staged usually, and deciding if I would like to own this place. Also, do keep in mind that if you gain ownership of a house, there is absolutely nothing stopping you from wallpapering a room with dinosaurs. Nothing.

I will paint my own damn dinosaurs on the walls


Ugh, house-shopping. :smallfrown:

I've failed that quest twice and can't afford to do so a third time.

I planned my life pretty well, I reckon I got this.

Day 1560: Arkabeum

I'm going AWOL for about a week. Posting is maybe, art is P&P.

Links (http://i.imgur.com/9ognzhn.jpg)

[DigoDragon]

I planned my life pretty well, I reckon I got this.

That's good. I don't wish my predicament on my worst enemies.

[Thanqol]

Day 1567: Gonna Regret

I'm back! Gosh darn finally!

Links (http://i.imgur.com/0G1OpCv.jpg)

Music (https://youtu.be/6pp0kdfFzM0): Getting Stronger

[DigoDragon]

Day 1567: Gonna Regret

I'm back! Gosh darn finally!

Links (http://i.imgur.com/0G1OpCv.jpg)

Interesting rugged look. Like she's been through a heck of a lot lately and survived it.

[Thanqol]

Interesting rugged look. Like she's been through a heck of a lot lately and survived it.

Yeah, that means I got it right. This new sketch method has improved my character design a lot I think.

Day 1569: Freaking Out

Just colours. Cuddling dogs ate most of my time tonight.

So I purchased a house. Settlement's in a month.

I'm going to get a new computer. I'm going to get an easel, and real paints. I'm going to get photoshop. I'm going to get a new tablet. I'm going to do a bit of miniatures painting (warmachine I think). I'm going to do art in a room that isn't freezing cold. It's all happening.

Woot woot.

Links (http://i.imgur.com/ulpBrum.jpg)

[Anarion]

Congrats. Home ownership is awesome. Glad it worked out for you.

[DigoDragon]

Indeed, home ownership is where it's at. I can only hope to get into that too. sure you have to fix it yourself, but it's yours and you can fix it to suit your needs.

[TheAmishPirate]

Congratulations! I expect your art-powered housemech to be the terror of the badlands within the month. :smallbiggrin:

[Thanqol]

Thanks everyone. Designing the house's interior decor is going to be a huge art project all on its own and one that's absorbing the majority of my mind and creativity right now.

Day 1570: Kadorin

This is what a 10 minute sketch without a reference looks like these days! Drawing from imagination has never been easier, it's nuts.

Links (http://i.imgur.com/OW2faO3.jpg)

[DigoDragon]

it's nuts.

Links (http://i.imgur.com/OW2faO3.jpg)

I thought it was a robot? :smallconfused:

[Thanqol]

I thought it was a robot? :smallconfused:

technically its a warjack

[Thanqol]

Day 1571: Lustria

Spring's here!

Links (http://i.imgur.com/cssUqQo.jpg)

[Anarion]

Day 1571: Lustria

Spring's here!

Links (http://i.imgur.com/cssUqQo.jpg)

Spring typically being heralded by Lizard People?

[DigoDragon]

Spring typically being heralded by Lizard People?

Is it any stranger than a groundhog? :smallbiggrin:

[Thanqol]

Have been doing P&P drawings for the last few days due to bad scheduling and a distracting sense of anticipation. It's like the final month of school before Christmas. It sucks, I should do better.

[Thanqol]

Day 1575: Stamper

Urgh, every time I resolve to do more my graphics card wheezes again. These damn purple squares.

So close to a new computer. A matter of months now.

Links (http://i.imgur.com/zJPL4ce.jpg)

[DigoDragon]

Did... did Thanqol just get praised by a spam bot? O.o`

[Anarion]

Did... did Thanqol just get praised by a spam bot? O.o`

Leave it. It is the highest of praise.

[Thanqol]

Day 1578: Gammar

Crap. Wasted the day.

Uninstalled EU4. That should buy me a week.

Links (http://i.imgur.com/jtjW29R.jpg)

[DigoDragon]

Gah! Those eyes. That hunched back. :smalleek:

*hides*

[TheAmishPirate]

Gah! Those eyes. That hunched back. :smalleek:

*hides*

All the better to -disgusting bug noises- you with my dear

[Thanqol]

Day 1581: AI

first contact went poorly

Links (http://i.imgur.com/5XdJEh0.jpg)

[DigoDragon]

Historically, first contact will usually go poorly. :3

That smiling face though... too funny!

[Thanqol]

Day 1582: The Great Spirits

Sun, Moon and Friendship

so majestic

Links (http://i.imgur.com/tnXNKJ5.jpg)

[Anarion]

Day 1582: The Great Spirits

Sun, Moon and Friendship

so majestic

Links (http://i.imgur.com/tnXNKJ5.jpg)

Moon looks sad. :smallfrown:

[Thanqol]

Moon looks sad. :smallfrown:

Moon is a whiner.

Day 1583: God's In A Briefcase

Wow. Person of Interest. Just finished Season 4. Goddamn.

Links (http://i.imgur.com/Vg4llZA.jpg)

[DigoDragon]

Moon looks sad. :smallfrown:

Should of had a Jimmy Dean breakfast to feel full. ;)

[Thanqol]

Day 1585: Ooowa-uwah

unleash the ma-gic, free the ma-gic~

Links (http://i.imgur.com/LaLSnkM.jpg)

[DigoDragon]

Day 1585: Ooowa-uwah

unleash the ma-gic, free the ma-gic~

Top-left is a SOLID expression. facial parts are in the right places and "pushed" (exaggerated) to a comfortable degree that would make excellent use in animation.

[Thanqol]

Top-left is a SOLID expression. facial parts are in the right places and "pushed" (exaggerated) to a comfortable degree that would make excellent use in animation.

Thanks! I'm going to try to do more like that.

Day 1586: Box15

Urgh produced so much garbage tonight.

Links (http://i.imgur.com/rZUuhQk.jpg)

[Thanqol]

Day 1587: nonzero colour

I miss colour work so much. I can't wait to buy a functional computer. Even this was almost intolerable to do.

Links (http://i.imgur.com/lOeHaqu.jpg)

[DigoDragon]

I miss colour work so much. I can't wait to buy a functional computer. Even this was almost intolerable to do.
Links (http://i.imgur.com/lOeHaqu.jpg)

Reminds me of a Pink Floyd album cover. It's an interesting design, like a creepy hallway with only two main lights.

[Thanqol]

Reminds me of a Pink Floyd album cover. It's an interesting design, like a creepy hallway with only two main lights.

Ironically looks better with the goldlight filter I use for my computer

Day 1588: FAEC

counting down the days till settlement.

nine to go.

Links (http://i.imgur.com/FjX0yuN.jpg)

[DigoDragon]

counting down the days till settlement.

Settlement? I think I either missed or forgotten the context.

[Anarion]

Settlement? I think I either missed or forgotten the context.

Moving into new house, I'd imagine.

[DigoDragon]

Moving into new house, I'd imagine.

Ah okay. That makes sense. I lost track on when that was happening.

[Thanqol]

Settlement is when the contracts are actually exchanged and I get the keys. It's gonna be on the 9th.

I'm actually going to make furnishing my house an artistic project and I'm going to be posting photos, costings and ideas in this thread as I go about doing it. I'd like to use this space to talk about my design philosophies and such.

Day 1589: Pointy Skrulls

Foreshortening is hard but I'm finally getting my head around it, sort of.

Links (http://i.imgur.com/MdpwdUI.jpg)

[DigoDragon]

Foreshortening is hard but I'm finally getting my head around it, sort of.

He looks annoyed at the prospect of crossing a street or something. :3

Foreshortening is weird because of how things look in 2D. Good attempt there, I can see some of it comparing his head and feet.

More?

[Thanqol]

Day 1591: Fake Smiles

Looking at incongruity between eyes and mouths.

Links (http://i.imgur.com/jH7GACd.jpg)

Music (https://youtu.be/WDqfVHY3Q-E): Discord

[Thanqol]

Day 1596: Precious

Hey my computer weirdly hung together perfectly throughout this

.... and there it goes

House tomorrow! I'm psyched!

Links (http://i.imgur.com/zK1a2YB.jpg)

[DigoDragon]

House tomorrow! I'm psyched!

Ooooh. :o
I'm starting to question how one is supposed to survive the stress of the steps before getting the key.



Links (http://i.imgur.com/zK1a2YB.jpg)

Is that a mohawk mane? :D

[Thanqol]

Is that a mohawk mane? :D

Yup!

Day 1597: elaborate setup

Thanqol is now the proud owner of a little two bedroom unit in the suburbs of Canberra. Even got the first thunderstorm of the season to help commemorate the occasion. BOOM! Holy crap!

I also celebrated by spending my leftover savings on a brand new, state of the art, top of the line Alienware death machine PC to replace this aging pile of junk. I also started the wheels turning on getting power and enough internet to run cat videos all day. Now I just need to buy a fridge, a couch and a table and I'm set for life, dawg.

Links (http://i.imgur.com/IgfMoHX.jpg)

[Thanqol]

Day 1599: Sorted

Okay, living room's sorted. Got mah desk, got mah PC, got an improbably good couch for a steal second-handed. Flushed out of cash for now but next up is putting the kitchen together!

Links (http://i.imgur.com/LMBoArY.jpg)

[Deadly]

Congrats on the house!

What you wrote on dA felt very familiar. I've been looking for a new place for a long time, and there's just so much crap where I keep thinking, I'm not going to even bother doing anything about this until I get that place. Let it rot, let it wait, let everything fall apart around me, it'll be wiped off the face of the earth when I get a new place. Damn, I know how that goes. I'm just waiting for the inheritance from my grandmother, which should be any month now, then I'm out of here. I can't wait to be in your situation, to walk into an empty home and make it mine.

For the longest time I figured I just wanted a bigger apartment, and there are benefits to renting, but lately I've spent a lot of time looking at houses too. It's hard to decide. I know what I want, but finding what I want for a price I can pay ... not easy.

[Thanqol]

Congrats on the house!

What you wrote on dA felt very familiar. I've been looking for a new place for a long time, and there's just so much crap where I keep thinking, I'm not going to even bother doing anything about this until I get that place. Let it rot, let it wait, let everything fall apart around me, it'll be wiped off the face of the earth when I get a new place. Damn, I know how that goes. I'm just waiting for the inheritance from my grandmother, which should be any month now, then I'm out of here. I can't wait to be in your situation, to walk into an empty home and make it mine.

Sorry about your loss.

I will say I'm glad what I wrote resonated. I always worry about my Seasonal blogs because they are by design really pretentious and personal, but I'm trying my best to capture my own current neurotic behaviour and hopefully master it by speaking its name.


For the longest time I figured I just wanted a bigger apartment, and there are benefits to renting, but lately I've spent a lot of time looking at houses too. It's hard to decide. I know what I want, but finding what I want for a price I can pay ... not easy.

I'm ashamed to admit I bought the first house I walked into. I just came in through the door and went 'yep this is me'.

I have no useful advice because I've never rented so can't speak to the difference, but I am very neurotic about debt. Debt is like... it just gnaws on my mind, I hate having it, and I'm already thinking in terms of 'get everything you need to live and the cease all savings while you pay down as much debt as possible as fast as possible'. I live like a monk, indulging only in certain carefully selected luxuries while channelling as much money as I can into savings or debt repayments. My life goal is to reach 50 with everything I want and zero debt of any kind.

[Deadly]

Sorry about your loss.

I will say I'm glad what I wrote resonated. I always worry about my Seasonal blogs because they are by design really pretentious and personal, but I'm trying my best to capture my own current neurotic behaviour and hopefully master it by speaking its name.

You never know what resonates with others.

All the daydreaming and planning you described, I used to do that as a child too, except I used to dream about ships instead of houses, mostly. Reading your blog made me wonder why I stopped doing this sort of dreaming. I think it's because I eventually got it in my head that the things I dreamed of weren't things I could get, that I just didn't have the money to make my dreams come true. Such practicalities never entered my mind as a kid, and as an adult it was the opposite. It's kinda nice to think that maybe it's finally possible, and just dream of the possibilities.


I'm ashamed to admit I bought the first house I walked into. I just came in through the door and went 'yep this is me'.

I have no useful advice because I've never rented so can't speak to the difference, but I am very neurotic about debt. Debt is like... it just gnaws on my mind, I hate having it, and I'm already thinking in terms of 'get everything you need to live and the cease all savings while you pay down as much debt as possible as fast as possible'. I live like a monk, indulging only in certain carefully selected luxuries while channelling as much money as I can into savings or debt repayments. My life goal is to reach 50 with everything I want and zero debt of any kind.

I like to indulge myself, and I'm not especially good at saving for later, but I've become very concerned about debt too and I'm careful to have as little as possible and pay it off as quickly as I can too. I pay almost everything cash these days. A house is a little too big for that, though.

[Thanqol]

You never know what resonates with others.

All the daydreaming and planning you described, I used to do that as a child too, except I used to dream about ships instead of houses, mostly. Reading your blog made me wonder why I stopped doing this sort of dreaming. I think it's because I eventually got it in my head that the things I dreamed of weren't things I could get, that I just didn't have the money to make my dreams come true. Such practicalities never entered my mind as a kid, and as an adult it was the opposite. It's kinda nice to think that maybe it's finally possible, and just dream of the possibilities.

Tell me about your ships! I am interested!

Day 1600: Brownhorse

Haven't drawn Charger in too long. I updated her cutie mark design, I quite like the sharper angles.

Links (http://i.imgur.com/Kc3ohVn.jpg)

[DigoDragon]

Links (http://i.imgur.com/LMBoArY.jpg)

The lady reminds me a bit of Octavia.


I'm looking for a house right now, but my situation is much more dire. Renting is too expensive and I need to be out of my current place by January. Unfortunately anything that is livable gets quickly snatched up by damn house flippers that can pay 120% of the house value in cash while I only got about 3% down and a loan to finance it with. So guess what sellers pick. :/

It's stress. Pure and simple.

[Deadly]

Tell me about your ships! I am interested!

I don't recall a lot, to be honest. It was 20+ years ago, and it really hasn't occupied my thoughts since.

My dad used to take me and my sister sailing/fishing (ten wild horses couldn't get our mom on a ship, though). When I was around 9 he bought an old boat of his own (actually I think he had one before which he sold, but my memory is hazy on that point), and I remember spending hours just lying on the couch, staring into space and letting my mind sail on imaginary seas with that ship. I just remember I had lots of vivid imaginations and daydreams, and spent tons of time looking through magazines at ships and fishing equipment. Frequently visited the docks and the fishing store too, even though I didn't really have any money, I just liked to look and imagine the possibilities.


Day 1600: Brownhorse

Haven't drawn Charger in too long. I updated her cutie mark design, I quite like the sharper angles.

Links (http://i.imgur.com/Kc3ohVn.jpg)

Hehe, brownhorse

It's funny how completely ordinary she looks. Earth pony, brown, brown, brown. You couldn't make a pony look any more not-special

[Thanqol]

I don't recall a lot, to be honest. It was 20+ years ago, and it really hasn't occupied my thoughts since.

My dad used to take me and my sister sailing/fishing (ten wild horses couldn't get our mom on a ship, though). When I was around 9 he bought an old boat of his own (actually I think he had one before which he sold, but my memory is hazy on that point), and I remember spending hours just lying on the couch, staring into space and letting my mind sail on imaginary seas with that ship. I just remember I had lots of vivid imaginations and daydreams, and spent tons of time looking through magazines at ships and fishing equipment. Frequently visited the docks and the fishing store too, even though I didn't really have any money, I just liked to look and imagine the possibilities.

Fishing stuff is so weird and alien isn't it? A fishing shop is like a gift shop on an alien planet. Were you interested in sailing ships or modern ones?


Hehe, brownhorse

It's funny how completely ordinary she looks. Earth pony, brown, brown, brown. You couldn't make a pony look any more not-special

I love brown as a colour. It can transition anywhere between gold to crimson and subtle differences are so easy to notice. But you're right in that she is very ordinary looking. I don't think that's accidental; she's always been plain since I started drawing her and I always got the sense that she was making a statement with it.

[Thanqol]

Day 1602: cuddlebugs

If you don't support Zerg you're probably some sort of communist lizard.

Links (http://i.imgur.com/NivUcBF.jpg)

[DigoDragon]

If you don't support Zerg you're probably some sort of communist lizard.

Links (http://i.imgur.com/NivUcBF.jpg)

"Dragon! Not lizard. I don't do that tongue thing."

These are cute. I like the commonality of big, over-simplified circles. Gonna forward them to my brother, he tends to be a fan of Starcraft stuff.

[Deadly]

Fishing stuff is so weird and alien isn't it? A fishing shop is like a gift shop on an alien planet. Were you interested in sailing ships or modern ones?

Fly fishing is weird and alien.

The boat(s) my dad owned, and which he took us out fishing with, were old motor boat(s), so that was where my experience as a kid was. I think he always wanted a sailing ship, but he never got one. I was just happy as long as I got to go out on the open sea and fish, or spend time on the docks. Motor or sail, didn't much matter, but perhaps I would have felt more strongly about it if I had tried sails.

I worked briefly on a sailing ship, for half a year or so, in my late teens, and I have to say, it's a fantastic experience. It was a fairly large ship, and we were a handful of people who had a pretty great time together. I would take a sailing ship over a motor boat any day now, if I got the choice. I always loved the sea, I know of nothing more calming, refreshing than the open sea, but it's been so many years since I last sailed anywhere. One day I would love to buy a ship, just a small one perhaps, and head out to sea again.

[Anarion]

you're probably some sort of communist lizard.


Only in my heart and my dreams. :smalltongue:

[Thanqol]

So I get the new PC on Monday, and internet access on Thursday maybe. Hopefully I can get it set up pretty soon and start working on digital pieces again!

[Thanqol]

Day 1607: Heatzone

Computer tomorrow, internet thursday, desk friday. after that i dunno. maybe rainbows.

Links (http://i.imgur.com/dNZNk61.jpg)

[Thanqol]

Day 1612: Idgedypitches

Getting the house - I've opted to name it Samsara - sorted has been a lot of stress. But it's progressing well! Desk's arrived, couch is arrived, computer is arrived (albeit with a broken monitor so that sh*t has to be replaced). I'm contemplating taking the opportunity of the new machine to get a new tablet - mine is 1600 days old and showing its age - but the Australian Wacom site is out of stock of everything. Jerks.

So I'm stuck with pen and paper for a while longer!

Everything's coming together though. I reckon in a month I'll be up and running. And oh, how sweet that day will be.

[Thanqol]

Day 1613: The Cutest Couple

Oh wow, that session worked out great!

I decided to run a Batman game using Urban Shadows. It worked out to a really weird and fascinating alternate timeline and was one of the best sessions I've run with that group. A bunch of characters were genderflipped which resulted in some weird dynamics. Seriously, the session was amazing, and if you've ever wanted to run Urban Shadows do it this way.

Batgirl The Hunter: After her parents were murdered, Kay Wayne joined Doctors Without Borders and travelled to Africa in an attempt to make a difference in the world. The experience changed her and she returned to Gotham as a dedicated badass. Her target of choice is arms dealers and Wayne Enterprises in particular - too many times she saw the Wayne logo on guns and other weapons so she's returned to seize control of her birthright.

Alfred The Spectre: Alfred has been with the Wayne family for generations. Well, haunting the Wayne family for generations. The Wayne bloodline is his tether to the mortal world and he's dedicated to using his ghostly powers to helping his young Ward - and also creepily encouraging her to hook up with a nice young man and continue the bloodline.

Mangolia The Fay: Alternate universe Poison Ivy, Mangolia was an eco-protestor who stood against Wayne Enterprise's chronic pollution of Gotham. One day it got so bad that the city itself called her to Central Park where the last living flower in all of Gotham merged with her and empowered her to bring nature back to the city.

Hilariously she's never been outside the city and her entire idea of nature comes from David Attenborough documentaries.

Klaus Kaiser The Vamp: Klaus is an old school crime lord who's disgusted with the barbaric and uncivilised behaviour of modern criminals. He's entered the ring of organised crime in order to bring down the disorganised rabble and impose discipline and order on the mad streets of Gotham. Jessica Crane - AKA Scarecrow - works for him as an interrogator and loyal left hand.


The plot to the session was rather straightforwards: Bad guys attacked a charity ball! As Batman as it gets. One force was a supervillain called The Weatherman, a man who could transform into electricity and destroy technology. He was unleashed by Wayne Enterprises to destroy all non-Wayne electronics in his path, thus letting Wayne Enterprises bid to upgrade the Gotham City Surveillance System. The other force was the Elias Mafia family who wanted to whack one of the guests and dispatched Victoria Zsasz to see it done.

While Batgirl successfully confronted The Weatherman, Klaus and Scarecrow captured Zsasz and locked her in his creepy basement. Klaus ordered Scarecrow to mind control Zsasz, which was a bit of a head-scratcher because both of those guys specialise in capturing people and then doing mindbending sh*t to them. After thinking for a bit I figured that the only way that scene ends is with them hooking up. I think they make an adorable couple!

Links (http://i.imgur.com/sZNzIEE.jpg)

[Thanqol]

Day 1616: Alien Crowns

I like the Crown of Organs here. It looks grotesque and just a little derpy.

Links (http://i.imgur.com/qQD9NL9.jpg)

[DigoDragon]

I like the Crown of Organs here. It looks grotesque and just a little derpy.
Links (http://i.imgur.com/qQD9NL9.jpg)

But can they play music?

(It does have a grotesque charm)

[Thanqol]

Day 1620: Make It Work!

Saw a guy do this on a screen and was like WOAH I CAN DO THAT TOO

Home is pretty much done! I'm excited! Are you excited?

Links (http://i.imgur.com/d2yiHVX.jpg)

[Artman77]

Links to video/inspiration?

Awesome piece. The guy looks a little hunchback, but composition and colors are good. The sharp outline of the face and white glasses lens provide a good focal point.

[Thanqol]

Links to video/inspiration?

The TV series Empire, the artist/photographer in season 2. Excellent series.


Awesome piece. The guy looks a little hunchback, but composition and colors are good. The sharp outline of the face and white glasses lens provide a good focal point.

Thanks! The hunchback look was because he was old and had a really big coat with a hood on. I loved working with a very extreme colour palette and I really can't wait to do stuff like this with actual paints.

[Thanqol]

In the process of transferring my entire life 10 klicks down the road and coping with snail speed internet while I'm at it. Art is taking a bit of a back seat for the time being.

However, I did get a lead on some cheap canvasses for when I start painting which is a big plus! It's going to be a little while before I can afford an easel - and I'm also looking at a new table when I can spare the cash - but I am psyched for it!

[Thanqol]

Day 1627: Noglows

Finished another sketchbook.

So given that I'm moving to a brand new machine I'm suddenly faced with the question, what art software do I use? I've quite liked SAI but I've gotten into a bunch of familiar habits with it so I think I'll want to try something else to break me out a bit.

Links (http://i.imgur.com/R6aXnqf.jpg)

[Madcrafter]

How about Krita? Give it a try, see if you like it.

[Colonel Fedora]

If you want to inconvenience yourself as much as possible, I would recommend GIMP. I did art with it for quite a while, and it worked reasonably well. With some tweaking, of course.

[Thanqol]

How about Krita? Give it a try, see if you like it.

Sure!


If you want to inconvenience yourself as much as possible, I would recommend GIMP. I did art with it for quite a while, and it worked reasonably well. With some tweaking, of course.

I don't recall liking GIMP but that was like 10 years ago and I wasn't drawing then.

So I went and ordered a brand new spangly tablet! With wireless kit so I can draw from across the room as my desire has always been - which is gonna get really cool when I eventually get a projector screen up and running. I'm going to give the old tablet to the dreaded Primary Demographic since she enjoys it so much.

House is almost done - things are ready or in the mail and it's all coming together and it's so cool holy crap. It's everything I ever wanted.

When it's all together I'll get pictures together.

[Deadly]

I always hated Gimp with a passion. Worst program ever. But to be fair, the last time I used it for anything other than converting images to obscure formats was many years ago. Who knows, it might actually have become a half-decent program since then. I doubt it, though.

[Thanqol]

Day 1634: It's Been A Bad Month

Oh man, my head's all over the place right now. I spent the day alternating between headache and exhaustion and my problem solving mental section is running amok.

I also really miss digital art. Urgh. Soon, though. New tablet is in the mail. Mattress is on the way. I'm set for everything else I need to move in. Soon.

I really need a vacation. Haven't had anything at all this year.

Links (http://i.imgur.com/4Koesd3.jpg)

[Thanqol]

Day 1635: Acidic

two uploads in a row that's unpossible

oh wait they're both out of practice rubbish carry on

Links (http://i.imgur.com/UMUwPqF.jpg)

[TheAmishPirate]

I really need a vacation. Haven't had anything at all this year.

Speaking from personal experience, blargh. :smallsigh:

Hope you can schedule some time off soon. It's good and important for the brain, heart, soul, toes, and everything in-between.

[DigoDragon]

Yeah, vacation is important. Don't end up like me putting it off and then getting caught up where you really can't take vacation because of a housing crisis. Get thee some time off when you can.

[Thanqol]

Day 1641: Prime Time Of Your Life

New tablet. New computer. New desk. New art software. Peace and quiet.

Aw yeah. I've missed this.

Links (http://i.imgur.com/DW5AOds.jpg)

[Thanqol]

Day 1642: what are all these brushes

Oh man, Corel is hard. I forgot how hard it was. I can't figure out how to hair.

Links (http://i.imgur.com/0j2Y4sX.jpg)

[DigoDragon]

Oh man, Corel is hard. I forgot how hard it was. I can't figure out how to hair.

Try smaller brushes and spaghetti movements?

[Thanqol]

Day 1647: Horse Famous

Starting to get the hang of all these brushes. It's not done yet but this is part of a way overdue request for Elanorin's Starstruck.

It's annoying that my new stylus doesn't have an eraser on reverse!

Links (http://i.imgur.com/kxrR666.jpg)

[Thanqol]

Day 1652: Genre Limitations

Now I remember this about Corel: It has crap tools for sketching. Great array of paints and stuff but I hate all the sketch and inking options.

Opened up ArtRage that I got on steam ages ago for this, not impressed with it either. Nice interface but it has a weird time delay on rapid brush strokes which just throws me off.

Links (http://i.imgur.com/Ta3w2LQ.jpg)

[Cuthalion]

Thanqol. I dare you to make a realistic drawing of a cockatiel.

EDIT:To clarify, it seems to me you're in a little bit of a rut again, so to speak. Try new things.

[Thanqol]

Thanqol. I dare you to make a realistic drawing of a cockatiel.

EDIT:To clarify, it seems to me you're in a little bit of a rut again, so to speak. Try new things.

The rut is not actually the problem right now, two weeks ago I would have agreed with you but right now I'm pretty sure I'm in new territory. What's current is that I just switched up my art program and tablet and that's huge, nothing works like I'm used to. Right now my question isn't 'what do I draw' but 'what are the brush settings I need to do a basic drawing'.

But while I'm in this flux I'm keen to try out new programs and see if there's anything that clicks with me faster, so advice on programs and the specifics of brush settings would be really helpful right now.

[Cuthalion]

Fair enough, but once you've found your place you need to go and try new things. Your art seems pretty much the same, albeit a lot better behind the scenes, than it did a year or two ago.

[Thanqol]

Fair enough, but once you've found your place you need to go and try new things. Your art seems pretty much the same, albeit a lot better behind the scenes, than it did a year or two ago.

I for real agree with you, this past year's been pretty stagnant. A big part of that, though, has been I've had much, much less time than I used to when I was a university student/unemployed, and I've been setting up a house and dealing with a computer meltdown for the past six months. It has been a source of no small amount of frustration for me.

Excuses, blah blah blah, the point is that I'm mad and I'm gonna fix it.

[Artman77]

I wish I could help you with your brush settings issue, but I'm a paint/pen-and-paper guy. The only program I use for digital stuff is Photoshop, and if you haven't tried it; I highly recommend it. There are textures and filters and opacity and jitter and all sorts of fun stuff to play with for just the brush tool, not to mention layers etc. But I've noticed a lot of the pros don't use any of that extra stuff. They use two or three layers, no less than 70% opacity, swatches, and the eyedropper tool.

Oh! And congrats on the house!! I was hunting for the last 3 months, and have decided to take a break. It was added stress to babies, and art and business endeavors.

[Thanqol]

I wish I could help you with your brush settings issue, but I'm a paint/pen-and-paper guy. The only program I use for digital stuff is Photoshop, and if you haven't tried it; I highly recommend it. There are textures and filters and opacity and jitter and all sorts of fun stuff to play with for just the brush tool, not to mention layers etc. But I've noticed a lot of the pros don't use any of that extra stuff. They use two or three layers, no less than 70% opacity, swatches, and the eyedropper tool.

That was much the reason why I stuck with SAI so long. It gives you all the tools you need and none of the fancy crap you don't. I may end up re-purchasing it depending on if I reach an accord with Corel, which does painting better but sketching worse.

Photoshop, though, costs an eye-watering $20 a month, forever, as opposed to SAI's $30 once. It does offer a free trial, though, so my current plan is to wait till I have my month off (hopefully March) and try and output as much as I can then to get the most out of it.

I have actually been doing a bunch of pen and paper stuff but I have been endlessly procrastinating about uploading it.


Oh! And congrats on the house!! I was hunting for the last 3 months, and have decided to take a break. It was added stress to babies, and art and business endeavors.

Thanks! It's really exciting! The last pieces are coming together - this weekend I get my bed base, next week I hopefully get my internet FINALLY fixed, I've been moving across my books two crates at a time, and I should be living there properly before Christmas. I am infinitely glad that I have had no time pressure on when the move happens. Being able to stay with my parents during the process has let me confront numerous disasters and setbacks philosophically.

When I finish the process I'll have pictures; the place is starting to look gorgeous.

[Madcrafter]

Photoshop is good but expensive, and most of what it can do is duplicated in other programs. Though it does have the occasional thing I haven't seen elsewhere (transform selection I'm looking at you! Actually, I should put in a feature request for that).

I find fancy brushes great for specific tasks that would be hard to do otherwise. For example the default brush for starfields is great, because to get a good high density one otherwise requires a lot of work with filters and things. I had a good brush for grass in PS. Most stuff can just be done with pretty basic brushes though; after all, it works pretty well for traditional artists.

[Thanqol]

Day 1653: Here's To Novelty

I found out that I quite like the calligraphy brush in Corel. It's a distinctive enough effect for me to want to see what I can do with it.

Links (http://i.imgur.com/F73dt8n.jpg)

[DigoDragon]

Photoshop is good but expensive, and most of what it can do is duplicated in other programs. Though it does have the occasional thing I haven't seen elsewhere (transform selection I'm looking at you! Actually, I should put in a feature request for that).

I find fancy brushes great for specific tasks that would be hard to do otherwise. For example the default brush for starfields is great, because to get a good high density one otherwise requires a lot of work with filters and things. I had a good brush for grass in PS. Most stuff can just be done with pretty basic brushes though; after all, it works pretty well for traditional artists.

The one thing I wish Photoshop would do is have an easy keyboard shortcut to rotate the screen. Paint tool Sao does that really well.

[Thanqol]

Day 1654-1657: Aw C'mon!

First the forum's down whenever I try and upload art, now imgur is down? Bah! Humbug! I'll try again tomorrow!

[Anarion]

Day 1654-1657: Aw C'mon!

First the forum's down whenever I try and upload art, now imgur is down? Bah! Humbug! I'll try again tomorrow!

All work and no forum make Homer...something something.

[Thanqol]

I post that and the very next day my old computer burns out and shuts down forever. Way to jinx it Thanqol

Day 1654-1659: Elegance

I love doing these. They're simple, relaxing, fun, focusing. I want to do 30 days of these in a row, let's see how that works out!

Just to be clear, these are traces. I'm just getting the hang of the brush right now and I don't wanna deal with sketching for a little while.

One (http://i.imgur.com/0Xc6h3D.jpg)
Two (http://i.imgur.com/SwCrOvO.jpg)
Three (http://i.imgur.com/pVyCzos.jpg)
Four (http://i.imgur.com/X5ihPFR.jpg)
Five (http://i.imgur.com/ilky4gJ.jpg)
Six (http://i.imgur.com/D8dCIm0.jpg)

[Thanqol]

Day 1660: Shotgun Shine

Ah! All worn out.

Links (http://i.imgur.com/MUUzso3.jpg)

[Thanqol]

Day 1661: Questing

Tried combining the calligraphy brush with some watercolour brushes. Not sure what I think yet.

Links (http://i.imgur.com/EKbFeWO.jpg)

[Cuthalion]

I approve that you've at least figured out armor. That stuff is annoying.

[Thanqol]

I approve that you've at least figured out armor. That stuff is annoying.

Again, these are traces, but I do think I'm getting a good handle on line width and shape which is a big plus.

Day 1662: Battleships

I'm really enjoying these. They're zero stress and they're teaching me to think differently about what kinds of lines are necessary.

Links (http://i.imgur.com/6fZ0hnj.jpg)

[DigoDragon]

Day 1662: Battleships
I'm really enjoying these. They're zero stress and they're teaching me to think differently about what kinds of lines are necessary.

Links (http://i.imgur.com/6fZ0hnj.jpg)

This battleship, while quite majestic, is missing 'guns'. :smallwink:

[Thanqol]

This battleship, while quite majestic, is missing 'guns'. :smallwink:

It's a trace of this (https://anime8manga.files.wordpress.com/2015/05/iowajapanatorcom_thumb.jpg?w=429&h=481). For some reason Japan decided to make a dating sim for battleships.

Day 1664: Straight Out Of Fury Road, Nottingham

Yet another Great War secret invention that I am endlessly sad never took off.

Links (http://i.imgur.com/JPypR7u.jpg)

[DigoDragon]

It's a trace of this (https://anime8manga.files.wordpress.com/2015/05/iowajapanatorcom_thumb.jpg?w=429&h=481). For some reason Japan decided to make a dating sim for battleships.

Not quite the 'guns' I was... hmm... you know, it's like Japan has this ongoing bet to find the one niche market that no one wants. Cause I can't think of any reason else why this is a concept. :smallbiggrin:



Day 1664: Straight Out Of Fury Road, Nottingham
Yet another Great War secret invention that I am endlessly sad never took off.

This reminds me of the cannon-mounted military Vespa (http://blog.motorcycle.com.vsassets.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/050912-1959-vespa-militare-1.jpg).

[Thanqol]

Day 1665: The Inky Way

Inking is cool and fun.

Links (http://i.imgur.com/aBGiPek.jpg)

[Thanqol]

Day 1666: JFK did 9/11

Pleasantly moody.

Links (http://i.imgur.com/BOFG95s.jpg)

[DigoDragon]

Day 1666: JFK did 9/11

Pleasantly moody.
Links (http://i.imgur.com/BOFG95s.jpg)

Is that a teen picking his nose with a handgun?

[Anarion]

Is that a teen picking his nose with a handgun?

I guess it's just the right size.

[Thanqol]

Is that a teen picking his nose with a handgun?

Oh man, you haven't seen the picture?

http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-yKsUedOFqOk/VLtO344sIkI/AAAAAAAAJ2Q/S_VgW8dPcco/s1600/John%2BF.%2BKennedy%2Bcampaigns%2Bin%2Brural%2BWes t%2BVirginia,%2Bprecariously%2Bperched%2Bon%2Ba%2B high-chair%2Bto%2Bdeliver%2Bhis%2Bspeech.%2B1960.jpg

[Thanqol]

Today is the day!

For the past three months I've been moving in and accumulating furniture for my very own house! And now, after so long wishing, so long saving, and so much working I'm finally here for reals! I've moved all my crap across and my ultimate achievement - named Samsara - is complete!

I have photos!


Life goal is to keep this place as clean and uncluttered as it is now.

http://i.imgur.com/Zr9mxDU.jpg
Exterior. A lovely metal set of chairs and tables, rosebushes, and an enormous overgrown Eucalypt tree with a nest full of screaming bastard evil magpie spawn.

Room #1: Room of Becoming

The Room of Becoming is for active things. Music, video, painting, drawing, creating! My philosophy is to create a flexible room where I can sit, stand, lie down, beanbag, sit on couches and generally move from one state to another without pause. This room embodies the element of Fire.

http://i.imgur.com/IBvz8Ph.jpg
The Comfy Chair Zone. That couch was a steal at the price.

http://i.imgur.com/09dEE3C.jpg
Meet Colossus! My brand new xyber-hueg death machine, complete with brand new art tablet and mechanical height-adjustable standing desk! I made no compromises when it came to my workstation.

Room #2: The Rooms of Renewal

The Room of Renewal is for cleansing, refreshing and repair. The bathroom is included in this. The goal is to keep these rooms clean all the time so that whenever I enter I can wipe away the muck and fatigue of the external world. This room embodies the element of Water.

http://i.imgur.com/oV689g3.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/nu2PkTz.jpg
The kitchen! Still incomplete in terms of silverware - I have one plate and one cup - so Monsieur Microwave shall be my chef for the immediate future.

Room #3: The Room of Void

Bed. Clothing. Nothing else. I've lived the past 25 years in one tiny bedroom and had to fit my entire life within five feet of my bed. None of that now! The Room of Void is for sleep and storage and stillness. This room embodies the element of Earth.

http://i.imgur.com/kgMIvWI.jpg

Lovely cotton sheets, they're smooth and breezy. The top half of the bed can lift up so I can store things underneath. If you look closely you can see my douchebag sunglasses.

Room #4: The Room of Being

Emptiness. Open space. Books. Breath. The Room of Being is a room kept as open and spacious as possible, giving me space to exercise and meditate without intrusions on my focus. It's a place to sit and be without distractions. Its deliberate emptiness and openess means that it embodies the element of Air.

http://i.imgur.com/axFLKYi.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/wJAbRA6.jpg

As you can see, I don't have my shelving worked out right now, so the Room of Being is currently the Room of Books.


It already feels like home.

[Artman77]

Jealous. I can't wait to buy a house. I want my own place so bad.

...And, what? No paint??

I see a lot of white and dark gray, and by a lot I mean ONLY. I would put a little red or orange in your workstation area and/or your couch/fire room. I might do brown, warm or cool gray (not true gray, you got a lot of that already) or maybe blue in the bedroom. I would suggest a video gamer rocker chair for the empty reading room to keep it simple yet comfy. Congrats again man! Super cool.

[Thanqol]

Jealous. I can't wait to buy a house. I want my own place so bad.

...And, what? No paint??

Houses are super expensive, dude. Furniture is crazy. Paint is gonna come after things like washing machines, pots and pans, etc. But for sure, it is coming. Depending on how forays into trad art go I might even like to paint the walls myself, maybe a bit of a spatter style I dunno.


I see a lot of white and dark gray, and by a lot I mean ONLY. I would put a little red or orange in your workstation area and/or your couch/fire room. I might do brown, warm or cool gray (not true gray, you got a lot of that already) or maybe blue in the bedroom. I would suggest a video gamer rocker chair for the empty reading room to keep it simple yet comfy.

This is pretty much my shopping list to a T, you have the exact same eye for this I do! The orange pillows are the first step towards a more consistent red/orange/white theme for Becoming. I expect given current finances I'll have it all done by... July, maybe? After that I'm gonna start to think really hard about what I wanna do with the back yard which is just kind of flat brickwork.


Congrats again man! Super cool.

Thanks! :smallbiggrin:

[Thanqol]

Day 1667: Antiquities

I've hated inking for a long time before this but I think I'm finally at a point where I get it.

Links (http://i.imgur.com/LKUhzLe.jpg)

[DigoDragon]

Oh man, you haven't seen the picture?

Hmm, don't think I have.



Jealous. I can't wait to buy a house. I want my own place so bad.

I need to move out of this place ASAP, but it's an uphill climb to buy a home. Renting isn't really feasible though. I'm trying to get the state to help me with a down payment. Hopefully that'll help get me a place.

[TheAmishPirate]

Today is the day!

For the past three months I've been moving in and accumulating furniture for my very own house! And now, after so long wishing, so long saving, and so much working I'm finally here for reals! I've moved all my crap across and my ultimate achievement - named Samsara - is complete!

I have photos!


Life goal is to keep this place as clean and uncluttered as it is now.

http://i.imgur.com/Zr9mxDU.jpg
Exterior. A lovely metal set of chairs and tables, rosebushes, and an enormous overgrown Eucalypt tree with a nest full of screaming bastard evil magpie spawn.

Room #1: Room of Becoming

The Room of Becoming is for active things. Music, video, painting, drawing, creating! My philosophy is to create a flexible room where I can sit, stand, lie down, beanbag, sit on couches and generally move from one state to another without pause. This room embodies the element of Fire.

http://i.imgur.com/IBvz8Ph.jpg
The Comfy Chair Zone. That couch was a steal at the price.

http://i.imgur.com/09dEE3C.jpg
Meet Colossus! My brand new xyber-hueg death machine, complete with brand new art tablet and mechanical height-adjustable standing desk! I made no compromises when it came to my workstation.

Room #2: The Rooms of Renewal

The Room of Renewal is for cleansing, refreshing and repair. The bathroom is included in this. The goal is to keep these rooms clean all the time so that whenever I enter I can wipe away the muck and fatigue of the external world. This room embodies the element of Water.

http://i.imgur.com/oV689g3.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/nu2PkTz.jpg
The kitchen! Still incomplete in terms of silverware - I have one plate and one cup - so Monsieur Microwave shall be my chef for the immediate future.

Room #3: The Room of Void

Bed. Clothing. Nothing else. I've lived the past 25 years in one tiny bedroom and had to fit my entire life within five feet of my bed. None of that now! The Room of Void is for sleep and storage and stillness. This room embodies the element of Earth.

http://i.imgur.com/kgMIvWI.jpg

Lovely cotton sheets, they're smooth and breezy. The top half of the bed can lift up so I can store things underneath. If you look closely you can see my douchebag sunglasses.

Room #4: The Room of Being

Emptiness. Open space. Books. Breath. The Room of Being is a room kept as open and spacious as possible, giving me space to exercise and meditate without intrusions on my focus. It's a place to sit and be without distractions. Its deliberate emptiness and openess means that it embodies the element of Air.

http://i.imgur.com/axFLKYi.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/wJAbRA6.jpg

As you can see, I don't have my shelving worked out right now, so the Room of Being is currently the Room of Books.


It already feels like home.

Awesome! I hope you picked a good place to hide the entrance to the secret underground lair.

[Deadly]

Ooh, looking nice. Congrats on getting there. Like everyone else, you're making me jelly!

A kitchen that's always clean is a dream of mine too. *sigh*

I like your tree, and I'm used to screeching hell beasts, so I wouldn't mind a few magpies. Besides, I always kinda liked magpies. They look pretty.

I'm still waiting for my home upgrade, which hopefully will happen soon. Since I already know the layout of the place I'm waiting for, I've been carefully mapping out exactly how to fill it with furniture and stuff, but dammit, I can't keep staring at my plans and dreams on the screen! I need the real thing naaao!

[goto124]

Those are some sweet pony plushies. (http://i.imgur.com/iEnxPxH.png)


Not quite the 'guns' I was... hmm...

http://41.media.tumblr.com/44355b6372bb7671be0e95010d60d05c/tumblr_nubk9xtlWE1rl7n4to1_1280.png

[Thanqol]

Ooh, looking nice. Congrats on getting there. Like everyone else, you're making me jelly!

A kitchen that's always clean is a dream of mine too. *sigh*

I like your tree, and I'm used to screeching hell beasts, so I wouldn't mind a few magpies. Besides, I always kinda liked magpies. They look pretty.

You ever been swooped by a magpie?

I HAVE

EVERY YEAR

NOT SO KEEN ON 'EM MYSELF


I'm still waiting for my home upgrade, which hopefully will happen soon. Since I already know the layout of the place I'm waiting for, I've been carefully mapping out exactly how to fill it with furniture and stuff, but dammit, I can't keep staring at my plans and dreams on the screen! I need the real thing naaao!

I know that feel, oh my gosh. It feels so good when all those dreams finally achieve manifestation in reality.


http://41.media.tumblr.com/44355b6372bb7671be0e95010d60d05c/tumblr_nubk9xtlWE1rl7n4to1_1280.png

I love this person's take on Samus in general. Weirdo bird person is the best fit.


I absolutely nailed my first forays into mexican cooking, which I'm pretty chuffed about. Holy crap I couldn't buy food that delicious! I could do with a fan, though. I'm sweating buckets.

Day 1669: Bastard

Thinking about propaganda. Wolfenstein is pretty cool.

Also I thought that Tales From the Borderlands was my game of the year but Life Is Strange came out of nowhere at the last minute and now I dunno what to think.

Links (http://i.imgur.com/naMrepb.jpg)

[DigoDragon]

Those are some sweet pony plushies. (http://i.imgur.com/iEnxPxH.png)

Yeah. I'm kinda wanting a Vinyl Scratch BaB plush, but I have no where to put her if I got one. Meanwhile, my daughter made a plushie fort last night to fend off the cold night. Adorable.



http://41.media.tumblr.com/44355b6372bb7671be0e95010d60d05c/tumblr_nubk9xtlWE1rl7n4to1_1280.png

Best guns.



You ever been swooped by a magpie?

No, birds fear me.

They do poop on my car in revengence though.



I absolutely nailed my first forays into mexican cooking, which I'm pretty chuffed about. Holy crap I couldn't buy food that delicious! I could do with a fan, though. I'm sweating buckets.

Once you learn to cook pretty well, you will find that it gets hard eating out. But this is a good thing, because you save tons of money by cooking at home. Money that can be banked to fuel your pet projects and pony hobbies. :D

[Thanqol]

Day 1670: Action Pose

Starting to wrap up these traces and foray back into my own designs and compositions. Still like the ink brush though.

Links (http://i.imgur.com/x1X9v5N.jpg)

[Thanqol]

Day 1671: Thinking About It Wrong

good lord this man is made entirely out of fabric

Starting to get my evenings into a schedule. This is still all new to me but the processes are starting to develop.

Links (http://i.imgur.com/BKptRlq.jpg)

[DigoDragon]

good lord this man is made entirely out of fabric

That was the style way back in the day... though he looks like he's got fabric fat folds... so much fabric.

[Thanqol]

Day 1672: more fabric people

Design of herr Hasselhorf. Took me a couple of weeks but I finally derped into figuring out how to get sketchpencil settings how I like 'em. Turns out if I did a greyscale colour rather than hard black+opacity shennanigans I got the result I wanted, kind of obvious in retrospect.

Links (http://i.imgur.com/Y7gW6yW.jpg)

[Thanqol]

Day 1673: calibration

we enter the days of darkness, after the year has ended but before the new one begins

a time of cold and demons and the shutdown of the machinery that powers the earth

ho ho ho

Links (http://i.imgur.com/OHBF9BU.jpg)

[Thanqol]

Day 1675: Coldsworthy

saved a dog

good day

Links (http://i.imgur.com/Q9NzNVk.jpg)

[goto124]

How does one save a dog?

[Thanqol]

How does one save a dog?

With gusto!

Day 1676: Slowing To Equilibrium

Art's sadly been coming up against some depression vibes lately. This time of year doesn't normally treat me well. Not the first time, just gotta keep the one picture a day ticking.

Links (http://i.imgur.com/KtHEEB5.jpg)