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Mercenaries Art Thread

Started by LastingDawn, November 15, 2008, 11:37:47 pm

LastingDawn

November 15, 2008, 11:37:47 pm Last Edit: November 17, 2008, 03:36:52 am by LastingDawn
Hmm... I wasn't going to make this at first, but if I recall we have a rather dedicated couple of folks to such. So, I'll post a few pictures I found throughout the internet that does Mercenaries justice.

If anyone would like to join or help with this project, feel free.
Off of Japanese Sites




Clockwork Seal's Production Art



"Moment's anger can revert to joy,
sadness can be turned to delight.
A nation destroyed cannot be restored,
the dead brought back to life."

Art of War

Beta & Gretchen Forever!!!!

DarthPaul

November 15, 2008, 11:50:50 pm #1 Last Edit: December 31, 1969, 07:00:00 pm by darthpaul
I have already started a picture that should make you proud but i have to scan and photoshop it to give it color as im out of medium.
Oh pitiful shadow lost in the darkness, bringing torment and pain to others. Oh damned soul wallowing in your sin, perhaps...it is time to die

LastingDawn

November 16, 2008, 12:03:01 am #2 Last Edit: December 31, 1969, 07:00:00 pm by LastingDawn
Ah, pretty cool. Thanks for the support Darthpaul.
"Moment's anger can revert to joy,
sadness can be turned to delight.
A nation destroyed cannot be restored,
the dead brought back to life."

Art of War

Beta & Gretchen Forever!!!!

Disco_Peach

November 16, 2008, 12:09:03 am #3 Last Edit: December 31, 1969, 07:00:00 pm by Disco_Peach
Tres awesome that Gafgarion with full armor and huge sword. Amazing!

DarthPaul

November 16, 2008, 12:18:43 am #4 Last Edit: December 31, 1969, 07:00:00 pm by darthpaul
Always glad to lend some kind of hand.  The basic gist of the pic though is a kinda poster for Mercenaries featuring only Gaffy, Ramza, and Rad(or should i say Ladd nah we stick with what works).
Oh pitiful shadow lost in the darkness, bringing torment and pain to others. Oh damned soul wallowing in your sin, perhaps...it is time to die

Cheetah

November 16, 2008, 02:49:57 am #5 Last Edit: December 31, 1969, 07:00:00 pm by Cheetah
That Gafgarion pic is soo sweet, holy crap.
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GZGoten

November 16, 2008, 05:09:49 pm #6 Last Edit: December 31, 1969, 07:00:00 pm by GZGoten
All right I'll start scanning & submiting my pics as soon as I can. Hopefully that'll be soon :p
In case somebody didn't catch it the first time heres the llink to my gallery
http://goten50000.deviantart.com/
Enjoy, if that's even possible, I find it hard to like my drawings XD

DarthPaul

November 16, 2008, 05:51:42 pm #7 Last Edit: December 31, 1969, 07:00:00 pm by darthpaul
Huh i though it was just me but i don't enjoy a single thing i draw because after it's done i know every single flaw.  The only time it's perfect is when it's still in your head and hasn't hit the paper yet.
Oh pitiful shadow lost in the darkness, bringing torment and pain to others. Oh damned soul wallowing in your sin, perhaps...it is time to die

Clockwork Seal

November 16, 2008, 06:17:23 pm #8 Last Edit: December 31, 1969, 07:00:00 pm by Clockwork Seal
Quoteafter it's done i know every single flaw. The only time it's perfect is when it's still in your head and hasn't hit the paper yet.

Well, duh.  That's how it's always going to be.  ^_~

That said HEY LOOK CRAPPY SKETCH TIME.



Enjoy how it gets worse and worse as you approach the feet!

Archael

November 16, 2008, 06:19:38 pm #9 Last Edit: December 31, 1969, 07:00:00 pm by Archael
hahaha
that's not a crappy sketch at all

it's decent

good job

Clockwork Seal

November 16, 2008, 06:22:35 pm #10 Last Edit: December 31, 1969, 07:00:00 pm by Clockwork Seal
Oh pishposh, Rachael, Darthpaul already covered why I call it crappy.

And seriously.  Look at those feet.  Godawful.  And the sword.  It should be resting on the ground with the way it's being held, but that'd make it way too long for its thickness and I'm sure as hell not erasing to redraw it!

Edit:  Also, I wrote Tempered Blade instead of sword.  Shows how good MY short-term memory is!

Zozma

November 16, 2008, 06:24:57 pm #11 Last Edit: December 31, 1969, 07:00:00 pm by Zozma
clockwork seal

you should do one of Lavian and Rad too
  • Modding version: Other/Unknown
Wiegraf: Draw your sword Ramza!
Ramza: But im a monk!!

Clockwork Seal

November 16, 2008, 07:07:03 pm #12 Last Edit: November 16, 2008, 08:54:57 pm by Clockwork Seal

DarthPaul

November 16, 2008, 07:13:22 pm #13 Last Edit: December 31, 1969, 07:00:00 pm by darthpaul
At least I'm not the only one who's sketches look a bit messy, but i clean then up slightly before posting.  Also yes Clockwork we as artists are cursed to criticize even our own genius.

EDIT: I noticed you prefer to give the characters noses even in fft style and i would say its done rather well as the image isn't thrown off by the slgith edition.
Oh pitiful shadow lost in the darkness, bringing torment and pain to others. Oh damned soul wallowing in your sin, perhaps...it is time to die

Cheetah

November 16, 2008, 07:42:47 pm #14 Last Edit: December 31, 1969, 07:00:00 pm by Cheetah
Those scetches look really good overall.
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Zozma

November 16, 2008, 08:13:20 pm #15 Last Edit: December 31, 1969, 07:00:00 pm by Zozma
wow thats looking great to me. makes me realize i cant really draw lol..
  • Modding version: Other/Unknown
Wiegraf: Draw your sword Ramza!
Ramza: But im a monk!!

Archael

November 16, 2008, 08:19:40 pm #16 Last Edit: December 31, 1969, 07:00:00 pm by Archael
Quote from: "Zozma"wow thats looking great to me. makes me realize i cant really draw lol..

Oh I had realized this along time ago dont worry lrolr oluouli

Clockwork Seal

November 16, 2008, 09:03:09 pm #17 Last Edit: December 31, 1969, 07:00:00 pm by Clockwork Seal


Edited the previous one into a link in order to not stretch the page too terribly much bigger.  I opted to go with more of a scale/brigandine vest than chain mesh because I thought it'd look neat and the sprite didn't look meshy.  It actually looks more like a sort of banded armor, but I don't like bands for fencers so there <_<.

QuoteAt least I'm not the only one who's sketches look a bit messy, but i clean then up slightly before posting.   Also yes Clockwork we as artists are cursed to criticize even our own genius.

I never erase anything that I don't think is actively getting in the way of the picture.  I actually like the sketchy look (both when I and especially others do it) because I love the process, and I love being able to look at a picture and see how it goes together.  Consider it a doodler's version of voyeurism. ^_~

Also I don't really consider myself an artist.  It's just a hobby for me, and if I ever start calling myself an artist I'll have to take it seriously and it won't be as fun.

QuoteThose scetches look really good overall.

Well thanks.  I appreciate it =p

GZGoten

November 16, 2008, 09:19:08 pm #18 Last Edit: December 31, 1969, 07:00:00 pm by GZGoten
Well here's something I tried to do with Ramza and FFIII DS style didn't come out like I wanted it too... But it's new!
http://goten50000.deviantart.com/art/Ra ... -103808565

DarthPaul

November 16, 2008, 09:20:39 pm #19 Last Edit: December 31, 1969, 07:00:00 pm by darthpaul
I like the way you put that, and you are right i like the sketchiness too i just clean it up as eventually i plan on coloring them in photo shop and the original don't get the edit only the scanned copy


Quote from: "Clockwork Seal"Also I don't really consider myself an artist.  It's just a hobby for me, and if I ever start calling myself an artist I'll have to take it seriously and it won't be as fun.

And by all means and purposes I am an artist or at least that what I have to tell the IRS about my pay checks.  I say that in that i don't take anything serious (accept maybe my work on tactics) so you can be an artist and not take your work serious cause in the end your just doing what you love.
Oh pitiful shadow lost in the darkness, bringing torment and pain to others. Oh damned soul wallowing in your sin, perhaps...it is time to die