Concept Art Contest #8 - Giants

[San]

I got confused, is short story/lore an optional or a must for our final entry?

 

[Roland]

Read the rules again...

 

[GunSlinger]

Are references allowed here?

 

[Sin'dorei300]

@GunSlinger
This is a concept art contest.
If you draw using a reference, then the concept isn't made by you.

@San
The story is optional.

 

[Yours Truly]

Reference isn't allowed? Oh dear,I used one...

Reference

Drawing

 

[morbent]

Referencing is allowed of course. In fact, referencing is highly recommended in any art form.

Copying isn't though xYours. Fan art should also be out of the question.

All that said though I believe you can draw anything you want, you'll just get less points. Like 0 for concept, 0 for theme (I don't know why we have these two, they are practically the same but.. oh well). You can still get points for execution and realism although I'm not sure if you'll get less points for execution as it isn't really yours (the pose and lighting and all that are also copied, not just the design of the creature).

Well that's my take on the things of course, I just wanted to defend referencing. Referencing is awesome. Do it. Have like 20 pieces on your canvas (or monitor, if traditional) and constantly reference them - do not copy them or take the design 1:1 though.


I like your piece though. You managed to capture the flow pretty well.

 

[Sin'dorei300]

You have to generate a visual design for a character that doesn't really exist.
You're the creator, not anyone else.
A simple drawing after a reference isn't considered concept art.

 

[-Grendel]

Reference isn't allowed? Oh dear,I used one...

Reference

Drawing

what you did is not referencing at all, its copying.

 

[Yours Truly]

Okay,okay,lemme think of what I have in mind. You guys didn't answer my question about using a reference/copying is against the rules until after I started drawing

 

[GunSlinger]

Well of course I'm not gonna 1:1 a reference. I'm talking about something like having a fish head reference and then building from that like, for example, give it sharp, pointy teeth, then protrude the lower jaw forward a bit, add an extra pair of eyes, maybe a catfish whiskers on there, then finish by slapping it on on a body you want.

 

[Sin'dorei300]

@xYours Trulyx
I answered today, you rushed out. I think you have enough time to create your concept.
Also, the contest's naming speaks for itself: CONCEPT.
I presumed that everyone knows what "concept art" means.
Until now, we didn't have any problem with this(but anyone interested could google it for a more elaborate explanation).
@GunSlinger
Yes, this is referencing, and it's okay if you're not copying it.

 

[-Grendel]

decided to change the overall look.

 

[Yours Truly]

Okay,I'm drawing some kind of creativity golem

Something Left Over

WIP 1

 

[Kyrbi0]

To be fair, I've always heard the phrase "concept art" being used to just describe quick, sketchy drawings (usually pencil) of whatever; it doesn't necessarily mean "new" or "original" or whatever (and we can also debate what "original" even means, though I'll avoid that here).

Like "Hey, I got this schweet concept art made of this character; can you make me a model?" "Concept" is a word for an 'idea', basically, so "Idea art"? Kinda vague.

 

[-Grendel]

To be fair, I've always heard the phrase "concept art" being used to just describe quick, sketchy drawings (usually pencil) of whatever; it doesn't necessarily mean "new" or "original" or whatever (and we can also debate what "original" even means, though I'll avoid that here).

Like "Hey, I got this schweet concept art made of this character; can you make me a model?" "Concept" is a word for an 'idea', basically, so "Idea art"? Kinda vague.

its how the word concept art is used in this contest. it has to be ORIGINAL since this is a CONCEPT ART CONTEST. like, why is this suddenly a thing? we already had 7 contests in the past and never had any issue whether the entry needs to be original or if its passable to copy your entry somewhere.

 

[Bernkastel]

Everything needs to be an issue at some point. That's the rule.

 

[-Grendel]

Leviathan

whatever, wip.

 

[-Berz-]

uh, im not any good at this..

wip

 

[NightStalker]

uh, im not any good at this..

wip

View attachment 154173

nah, it looks nice, keep going.

and here's some progress from me;

wip1

 

[-Grendel]

almost done with my entry

Leviathan

 

[Exarch]

I've read the rules carefully but i might miss if there's any rules for pixel sizes of artworks?

 

[-Grendel]

so uhh.. i guess i'm done. just gonna add a few more details like scars and a little anglerfish light on her forehead and put some life on those whales.

 

[stein123]

so uhh.. i guess i'm done. just gonna add a few more details like scars and a little anglerfish light on her forehead and put some life on those whales.

beautiful ♥

 

[-Berz-]

something something

 

[morbent]

So, I began my first giants. Still on the mood phase. I wonder if I should go for a more generic design or twist the word...
I really wanna draw a regular giant though. Perhaps I could play a bit with the original design and create something innovative yet at the same time close to the mythological giants.

 

[kari0003]

WIP!
Im entering this contest. This doesn't mean i will finish though

More information on the lore & shackles later

colossus

 

[Yours Truly]

I have got the perfect name for my entry:

Akron the Nightmare Overlord

 

[Warseeker]

Giants? I don't know much about them, I could draw some historic legends, I dunno which one will be best and it too much time.
Not participating though
Best luck guys!

 

[Exarch]

Carrying giant castle walls/gates as a shield and warships as weapons? I think that proves how giant is he but i have no idea where he come from and what's his name Xd.. Still going.. Good luck to you guys!

First sketch to wip

 

[Naze]

Wow very nice concept, kept me thinking about it for some time. Good luck with your entry!

 

[San]

my one's is so messed up

WIP 2

 

[aeman]

can use mythology as a giant like Ra or something ?

 

[Blood Raven]

my one's is so messed up

WIP 2

It's unique too
Looks like that guy down there is up for some Skyrim Giant Space Program (SGSP [tm]) xD

 

[stein123]

You have to generate a visual design for a character that doesn't really exist.
You're the creator, not anyone else.
A simple drawing after a reference isn't considered concept art.

D: so if i want to draw a warcraft character battling a huge giant it would be against the rules? (because i was drawing a battle scene u_u)

 

[Meatmuffin]

You're supposed to create a concept, you're just drawing what's already made.

 

[stein123]

Silly me , I was fooled by the description of the contest, they should change it:
"Contestants are to create a piece of artwork depicting a gigantic being or creature. It can be inspired from ancient mythology as long as it brings something interesting to look at and it's obviously immense in size."

 

[Idaero Ace]

lol what? another contest already?
i wont participate.. something big and bad and unpredicted happened on my life this year.. ,
To Roland: sorry i didnt finish mine on last contest

 

[-Berz-]

not sure if i'll ever finish it..

somthing

 

[San]

is he holding a spare for his right leg in case of something? xD

 

[-Berz-]

You never know when the shit goes down hahaah

 

[NightStalker]

is he holding a spare for his right leg in case of something? xD

Lolled


But the giant is looking good. Like a guardian of a sacred tomb or sth but it looks kinda thoughtful and gentle

 

[eubz]

Hey Heinvers, mind listing me? I'll be doing this on May.

 

[AditTechno]

Gonna change the concept for now.

 

[GunSlinger]

Dunno if you can see this but here's my wip.

 

[Hantoo]

Im not even sure if i am able to join, but if i have a chance to dig time out, gonna make my The-Arm

http://www.hiveworkshop.com/forums/models-530/arm-266438/

This

 

[Exarch]

Got so far.. Having fun in the process xd

wip 2

 

[aeman]

Not sure if i cant join or not, but my drawing is ugly as hell

 

[Naze]

Just join us, aeman! Everytime you draw something you're further developing your skills (well at least most of the time) so it will always be worth the try.

@coldblows: hey, nicely done cartoony style, I would't have thought that you were going that direction!

 

[Exarch]

Just join us, aeman! Everytime you draw something you're further developing your skills (well at least most of the time) so it will always be worth the try.

@coldblows: hey, nicely done cartoony style, I would't have thought that you were going that direction!

Thanks Naze, but shading is very hard on the adobe illustrator for ipad cause of vector. The app doesn't have a soft brush for realistic shading. I would use adobe photoshop for ipad but the app has only one layer, i need to purchase if i want more layers. And there on the table pen and paper would handle but i wanted to use that way. And maybe after the scene is done i can try to ignore cartoony style using desktop Ps.

 

[Windrunner29]

Is it still open for entry ?