freakboy6117 Posted February 1, 2012 Report Share Posted February 1, 2012 Re: Storn's Art & Characters thread. If you want to self promote your self in a new location Storn it might be worth submitting Runa to http://womenfighters.tumblr.com/ though I'm sure a lot of your work might be of intrest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christopher Posted February 1, 2012 Report Share Posted February 1, 2012 Re: Storn's Art & Characters thread. This one took a bit longer than I would have liked and I'm still feeling like it's missing something. 'Less you want to give him a helmet I would have thought a hat with feather. But that is a question of taste - he could look to much like three musketeers if he had one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveZilla Posted February 2, 2012 Report Share Posted February 2, 2012 Re: Storn's Art & Characters thread. I would have thought a hat with feather. But that is a question of taste - he could look to much like three musketeers if he had one. The Musketeers never (afaik) carried bows... I think it is a great piece of work, Storn. My only obervation is that the boots seem a little "flat" in detail -- but with the huge amount of detail in the rest of the image, I had to actually scan the whole image deliberately with a critical eye to notice that much. Your comment about the different textures is correct, and well translated into the artwork. Maybe the feeling of "something missing" is due to the fact that none of the weapons are prominently worn/wielded like (imo) is more common in your work? Not a complaint at all, just an observation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Logan D. Hurricanes Posted February 2, 2012 Report Share Posted February 2, 2012 Re: Storn's Art & Characters thread. ? The Showgirl is another supervillain concept from Death Tribble. He wanted a demure costume if possible, but all the reference I could find had a lot of skin. She certainly is super doing a jump in heels... but hey, supers are fantasy. Do not try at home. And here is another fantasy commission for the "party of 5". Fantasy takes a bit more time than the superhero stuff.... I used to think it was just because of the level of detail, folds in clothes, lots of accoutrements like bags, weapons, belts, buckles. But while doing this one, I came to think that it is also the different textures things are... so it is not just the bags, belts, weapons and buckles, its those things have different "feels" to them visually... or should. This one took a bit longer than I would have liked and I'm still feeling like it's missing something. Pretty sure I went to college with that guy. And the swordsman, too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ockham's Spoon Posted February 2, 2012 Report Share Posted February 2, 2012 Re: Storn's Art & Characters thread. I didn't realize that Ruma was a woman at first either, but as noted earlier given the context many people probably would mistake her for a man, especially if she is supposed to be squared-jawed and muscular. You might try giving her a braided ponytail or something similar which would be a more feminine hairstyle, an probably more practical too. Nice artwork in any event. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RPMiller Posted February 2, 2012 Report Share Posted February 2, 2012 Re: Storn's Art & Characters thread. I didn't realize that Ruma was a woman at first either' date=' but as noted earlier given the context many people probably would mistake her for a man, especially if she is supposed to be squared-jawed and muscular. You might try giving her a braided ponytail or something similar which would be a more feminine hairstyle, an probably more practical too. Nice artwork in any event.[/quote'] That is an excellent suggestion!! Yes, some men might also wear a ponytail, but in a fantasy setting I would tend to think female before male. Repped for the great idea! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. McQuark Posted February 3, 2012 Report Share Posted February 3, 2012 Re: Storn's Art & Characters thread. She's certainly a great recruiting inducement for the forces of evil. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. McQuark Posted February 3, 2012 Report Share Posted February 3, 2012 Re: Storn's Art & Characters thread. I like it too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. McQuark Posted February 3, 2012 Report Share Posted February 3, 2012 Re: Storn's Art & Characters thread. Awww...man, thanks. That was my very first hero product. It is SOOOO rough, my art back then.... it is almost scary to look at. But I'm glad you saw something you like in it. Moving to more up to date illos.... First up, another Death Tribble commission. This one is Skin Devil. Bodybrowser from Googlelabs was a huge help on this one. I think this one is really kinda creepy. I think I had a model hit of him. You're right, he is creepy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Storn Posted February 9, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 9, 2012 Re: Storn's Art & Characters thread. I thought I would share my continuing growing family of… Hobgoblins. Now a trio, soon to be a quartet. And we’ve got some more private character concept commissions to show. First up are two from that longtime patron, Death Tribble. An American Moriarity and a “Skyshark” plane. American Moriarity described to me as “pulp, villain”… DT wasn’t expecting the mask, but I wanted to show some visual hinting at the american part of his description. For Skyshark, of course the p40 for the Flying Tigers was a big inspiration. Lastly, we’ve got Tahiti Tex. And interesting take on a bunch of classics… the classic superhero brick, cowboy, hawaiian shirt and bullwhip… all combo’d into one hombre. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
death tribble Posted February 9, 2012 Report Share Posted February 9, 2012 Re: Storn's Art & Characters thread. And we’ve got some more private character concept commissions to show. First up are two from that longtime patron, Death Tribble. An American Moriarity and a “Skyshark” plane. American Moriarity described to me as “pulp, villain”… DT wasn’t expecting the mask, but I wanted to show some visual hinting at the american part of his description. For Skyshark, of course the p40 for the Flying Tigers was a big inspiration. Correction I was not expecting the American flag as a mask. A mask yes. But it does suit my need for an American version of Moriarty. My version of come fly the friendly skies...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveZilla Posted February 9, 2012 Report Share Posted February 9, 2012 Re: Storn's Art & Characters thread. I thought I would share my continuing growing family of… Hobgoblins. Now a trio, soon to be a quartet. Hey, look! It's Moe, Larry, and Curly! Soon to be joined by Shemp and Curly Joe! Nice artwork for the stand-in Monsters, Storn. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christopher Posted February 10, 2012 Report Share Posted February 10, 2012 Re: Storn's Art & Characters thread. I thought I would share my continuing growing family of… Hobgoblins. Now a trio, soon to be a quartet. Hobgoblins - the Redshirts* for Evil Wizards. (*or would that be Red Skins?) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Logan D. Hurricanes Posted February 10, 2012 Report Share Posted February 10, 2012 Re: Storn's Art & Characters thread. Hobgoblins - the Redshirts* for Evil Wizards. (*or would that be Red Skins?) Hmmm... Washington Redskins...Washington Wizards... coincidence? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tiger Posted February 11, 2012 Report Share Posted February 11, 2012 Re: Storn's Art & Characters thread. Here's a Lich I had Storn do for me. Awesome as per always. Use him for Champions & Fantasy Hero [ATTACH=CONFIG]41685[/ATTACH] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Gillen Posted February 11, 2012 Report Share Posted February 11, 2012 Re: Storn's Art & Characters thread. Nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Storn Posted February 11, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 11, 2012 Re: Storn's Art & Characters thread. Tiger beat me to the punch! Thanks guys for the nice comments... I finished the hobgoblin series for the Monster Art Kickstarter. I heard back from the client. I’m gonna get more! Wheee! Anyways, if you haven’t yet, check out the link to the Monster Art Kickstarter here, by last check, it has been funded, so I think they might add more monsters and art as they go along! http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/inkwellideas/monster-stock-art/posts/170997 And I wanna share the hobs with you right now! I did other stuff yesterday too. I finished up another commission for Death Tribble, which actually comes from a long time Hero poster, Arc. The idea for a Victor von Doom-like Witch Doctor. I pencilled and inked this one during a working lunch with awesome artist Steve Ellis. I think hanging out with Steve inspired me. Even borrowed the brush from him to do the inking. I like this one a lot. Fun to do African themed heroes and villains! Last, but not least (at least as work went yesterday), got a crack at doing a Lich for another commission. Went kinda dark on this one… digital over pencil. And I like it!! Hope y’all do too. In hindsight, might have pulled out the front gauntlet a bit more… but love the color on the staff gem. Just wanted to remind folks that I am selling prints and originals over at Fine Art. I just put up this pencil sketch on vellum. It was done for Other Worlds. Want to see if folks might be interested in buying my original sketches. I do sell quite a few of them at conventions.. but I don’t go to all that many conventions. Plus there are a few other pieces, some more suitable for printing. Check it out: http://fineartamerica.com/profiles/storn-cook.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Arc Posted February 11, 2012 Report Share Posted February 11, 2012 Re: Storn's Art & Characters thread. I did other stuff yesterday too. I finished up another commission for Death Tribble, which actually comes from a long time Hero poster, Arc. The idea for a Victor von Doom-like Witch Doctor. I pencilled and inked this one during a working lunch with awesome artist Steve Ellis. I think hanging out with Steve inspired me. Even borrowed the brush from him to do the inking. I like this one a lot. Fun to do African themed heroes and villains! "As President-For-Life of Azambia, I approve of this portrait." the Witch Doctor... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
death tribble Posted February 11, 2012 Report Share Posted February 11, 2012 Re: Storn's Art & Characters thread. I did tell The Arc that this one was coming. I am glad he was pleased. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Storn Posted February 11, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 11, 2012 Re: Storn's Art & Characters thread. "As President-For-Life of Azambia' date=' I approve of this portrait." the [b']Witch Doctor...[/b] yeah. It is a bit nerve wracking, having to do that guy's portait, with that energy gauntlet glowing right at me. Glad he likes it!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Arc Posted February 11, 2012 Report Share Posted February 11, 2012 Re: Storn's Art & Characters thread. Pepsi for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hawknight Posted February 12, 2012 Report Share Posted February 12, 2012 Re: Storn's Art & Characters thread. Of all the pics you have done, I rate the witch doctor in the top 3. I so have to build a background and use him soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveZilla Posted February 12, 2012 Report Share Posted February 12, 2012 Re: Storn's Art & Characters thread. Pepsi for you. Just so long as it is Pepsi Throwback. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Arc Posted February 12, 2012 Report Share Posted February 12, 2012 Re: Storn's Art & Characters thread. Of all the pics you have done' date=' I rate the witch doctor in the top 3. I so have to build a background and use him soon.[/quote'] Actually you can see the Witch Doctor, who's a part of the Uberworld Universe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hawknight Posted February 12, 2012 Report Share Posted February 12, 2012 Re: Storn's Art & Characters thread. All right!! Laziness rules! Thanks for the wright up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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