Drow

Posted Jul 23, 2005, 12:16:57 AM UTC

A drow I never finished because I couldn't get the black obsidian skin down the way I wanted. That skin is just so darn hard to render but I think I might give it another try though.

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deadeye171988
Sep 24, 2005, 8:32:14 PM UTC
you my friend should put these in some major art shows around the states man i wish i had the talent that you had
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- Dennis
  Oct 31, 2005, 10:14:50 PM UTC
  Thanks for the compliment. I used to paticipate in art shows but I never seem to have the time or the motivation anymore.
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BogusRed
Jul 23, 2005, 4:31:18 PM UTC
oh PLEASE finish this one. Actually I like it the way it is. He looks like he's glowing in certain areas. It looks so mystical.
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- Dennis
  Jul 23, 2005, 11:18:57 PM UTC
  Thank you BR! I am trying to draw another drow but that darn obsidian skin is so difficult to render. I hope I do a better job this time and I do so appreciate your critiques and compliments.
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  BogusRed
  Jul 24, 2005, 8:20:38 AM UTC
  your welcome. keep at it.
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Mallie3
Jul 23, 2005, 1:02:21 PM UTC
I like it like this even though it is not finsished..i mean if you colored in the hair and the armor he might just blend in the the dark background....lol. But I like him...he looks like he was out in the sun for days on end lol!! ^-^
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- Dennis
  Jul 23, 2005, 11:48:06 PM UTC
  Thanks Mallie, the dark skin is an inherent trait amongst the drow (dark elf) which is why I naver finished this one. That skin has got to be one of the most difficult things i've ever come across when it comes to drawing. Hopefully i'll get it right the next time though.
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  Mallie3
  Jul 24, 2005, 11:38:51 AM UTC
  Well I hope you get to it...I mean he looks awesome I have to say. Good luck Lloyd I would really like to see it some time if you finish it !
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  Dennis
  Jul 24, 2005, 3:00:05 PM UTC
  Look for it on my WIP. I hope I get it this time.
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Minimaid
Jul 22, 2005, 9:26:27 PM UTC
Obsidian skin... try a 6B or 8B pencil, luv. I saw this one in Elfwood, too. You didn't like it then, either. SIlly man - it's so pretty.
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- Dennis
  Jul 23, 2005, 2:18:29 AM UTC
  I thanked you then and I thank you now for the encouragement and for lifting my spirits to try again.
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  Minimaid
  Jul 23, 2005, 9:28:56 AM UTC
  I like spirits! Let's carry them high on our shoulders. Wait... If they're on my shoulders, that's not actually very high up.
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BamboozledByAnime
Jul 22, 2005, 8:19:32 PM UTC
It's actually pretty neat seeing something like this up. What drew me to this, is that, when you look at it when your on the BR homepage, the way you have him rendered, makes him look like a real person that you took a snapshot of and had him luminated, it's really cool looking. I hope you can render it the way ya. Keep it up, your rendering in your artwork is cool to look at.
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- Dennis
  Jul 23, 2005, 2:33:01 AM UTC
  Thank you, you've given me a very huge compliment and I hope I live up to it when I try another drow drawing.
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AnimeBoyToyKoibito
Jul 22, 2005, 8:03:16 PM UTC
I love how you made this one. His skin looks great and very healthy too. I bow to you for this and all your work my friend. Anyway, wonderful job!!
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- Dennis
  Jul 23, 2005, 2:34:52 AM UTC
  Thank you! i'm going to attempt another dark elf drawing soon and try to make the skin a bit more glass like.
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  AnimeBoyToyKoibito
  Jul 24, 2005, 11:52:54 AM UTC
  Oooo... I can't wait to see it then. I absolutely love your work!!
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  Dennis
  Jul 24, 2005, 2:57:49 PM UTC
  Thank you, I'll probably do some work on it tonight.
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  AnimeBoyToyKoibito
  Jul 24, 2005, 6:24:11 PM UTC
  You are very welcome.
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thedemonsess
Jul 22, 2005, 6:16:51 PM UTC
I think you did an excellent job on his skin. You should definitely give it another try. There are some pieces of artwork sometimes that I'm not totally satisfied with, so I take a break from it, and try again, and it will actually turn out better. But this a wonderful drawing, Dennis. Quite frankly, I think the drow looks good as it is.
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- Dennis
  Jul 23, 2005, 2:41:54 AM UTC
  Thank you, I am trying him again but have only gotten as far as the figure drawing. I hope you like it as much as this one when i'm done.
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  thedemonsess
  Jul 23, 2005, 8:49:16 AM UTC
  Oh, I will like it. Your pictures are amazing.
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MissezNoll
Jul 22, 2005, 3:40:59 PM UTC
This is one gorgeous drawing Dennis. I think youdid a good job getting his skin. I love how the light bounces off of him. It gives him a luminescent glow against the black sky. I love his armor. It is like Spider Man meets Conan. ^_^ Excellent job.
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- Dennis
  Jul 23, 2005, 2:31:02 AM UTC
  Thank you Kristina, I remember when I stopped working on this because I was just so disapointed that it wouldn't turn out the way I planned. I do thank you for the compliment on the armor though, its one of the saving graces of this pic.
  *smiles*
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