Starlord Posted January 29, 2006 Report Share Posted January 29, 2006 Re: Storn's Art & Characters thread. FYI - I just sent in my description for my universe's megavillain 'Negathos', a Darkseid/Thanos-like character, so he should be appearing sometime down the road. Following that I'll probably submit one of my main heroes 'Sunwarden' or...gasp...I might even submit my ex-namesake (and very first character) the one and only 'Starlord'. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Cougar Posted January 29, 2006 Report Share Posted January 29, 2006 Re: Storn's Art & Characters thread. I'm kinda partial to Lotus Jones myself. Paul lemming 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
input.jack Posted January 30, 2006 Report Share Posted January 30, 2006 Re: Storn's Art & Characters thread. So far Ive been very favorably impressed with everything ive seen you do, Storn. What Id like to know, if I may ask, is how the heck you get your line quality so crisp? I draw mostly on computer or typing paper (8.5 x 11), in number 2 pencil, which I then ink with a .5 or 1.0 technical pen. I just -cant- seem to get the line flow and contrast between ink and page that you do. Your coloring is also light-years ahead of mine, but I attribute that you...um...well..you being a better colorist, actually. Here's a sample of my work so you know what it looks like (warning: this is a big picture) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Korvar Posted January 30, 2006 Report Share Posted January 30, 2006 Re: Storn's Art & Characters thread. Here's a sample of my work so you know what it looks like (warning: this is a big picture) Big is the word Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Manhattan Posted January 30, 2006 Report Share Posted January 30, 2006 Re: Storn's Art & Characters thread. Yeah that sword is huge! and so's her. . . uh Hair? nice pic though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RDU Neil Posted January 30, 2006 Report Share Posted January 30, 2006 Re: Storn's Art & Characters thread. So far Ive been very favorably impressed with everything ive seen you do, Storn. What Id like to know, if I may ask, is how the heck you get your line quality so crisp? I draw mostly on computer or typing paper (8.5 x 11), in number 2 pencil, which I then ink with a .5 or 1.0 technical pen. I just -cant- seem to get the line flow and contrast between ink and page that you do. Your coloring is also light-years ahead of mine, but I attribute that you...um...well..you being a better colorist, actually. Here's a sample of my work so you know what it looks like (warning: this is a big picture) I'm sure Storn will come in with all the juicy inking facts, but having watched him grow and change as an artist for the past 14 years that I've known him... the inking bit comes down to one thing... "Brush work." Doesn't use a pen. He struggled mightily in the '90s to find his inking style, and eventually mastered the brush. It was a quantum leap in the quality of his art, but boy was he frustrated for a few years before it clicked with him. He's only gotten better since then... that's for sure. I'm sure he'll jump in here soon and give you the details... but I thought I'd just leave a note. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Storn Posted January 30, 2006 Author Report Share Posted January 30, 2006 Re: Storn's Art & Characters thread. Hey input jack, thank you for your kind words. RDU neil is right, boy howdy did I struggle with inking. But I use a brush for *most* of my inking. I ink on everything from vellum, to bristol to illustrationboard, illo board being my favorite, but I only use it for big projects like the hidden lands cover. For most of these commissions, I use bristol that comes for inkjets. It isn't the greatest quality, but it is fair. Certianly works for pumping out tons of sinlge figure illos. The commission below I did use a tech pen to do some of the tech "bits" simply for control. But the long lines were used with a brush and Black Magic ink (higgens, I think). I use Winter Harvest Kolinsky #2 brush. It is not as expensive as the famed Winsor Newton Series 7, but it is a better brush in my experience (I've gone through about 5 W&Ns.). Gary Martin's "The Art of Comic Book Inking" is the book I wish I had when I started. It is awesome. It has diagrams for using a brush. It took me years to figure out I had more control if I held my brush like a calligrapher. duh. The book diagrams that quite nicely. Think about line weight. That is the key. And it should be thought of in the pencil stages. Think about outside lines being thicker... or things close up... are thicker lined. Think about breaking that rule, when can a black shape in the background make the foreground move up... Anyway, here is a Death Tribble request: RDU Neil 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hermit Posted January 30, 2006 Report Share Posted January 30, 2006 Re: Storn's Art & Characters thread. Reminds me of slimmed down Sky King from Freedom Force vs the 3rd Reich. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enforcer84 Posted January 31, 2006 Report Share Posted January 31, 2006 Re: Storn's Art & Characters thread. Reminds me why I've gotten so many commissions from Storn. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
death tribble Posted January 31, 2006 Report Share Posted January 31, 2006 Re: Storn's Art & Characters thread. And there best beloved is the stratospheric battlesuit I requested. Basically I wanted something for jets and space shuttles. This will do nicely. No name at present. Never seen Freedom Force vs the 3rd Reich. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Storn Posted January 31, 2006 Author Report Share Posted January 31, 2006 Re: Storn's Art & Characters thread. uh... I goofed. I call DT's commission Stratospheric. Y'all can call it whatever you like. . And if he was going Mach 1 or 2, his face would peel off. I always meant to put in a face shield and just forgot. So, this morning, viola, face shield! For your comparing pleasure; Stratospheric II. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edsel Posted January 31, 2006 Report Share Posted January 31, 2006 Re: Storn's Art & Characters thread. Oh a bonus! Two for the price of one. Nice pic by the way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
death tribble Posted January 31, 2006 Report Share Posted January 31, 2006 Re: Storn's Art & Characters thread. I kept thinking of a clear perspex faceplate so I just filled that in as anincidental detail on the first pic. But this is good. This is good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RDU Neil Posted January 31, 2006 Report Share Posted January 31, 2006 Re: Storn's Art & Characters thread. One of your best pieces in a while, Storn. A real shift in your "tech" look... and one I really like. Very nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
death tribble Posted January 31, 2006 Report Share Posted January 31, 2006 Re: Storn's Art & Characters thread. The new request went out today. Something a little more challenging. those familiar with some of my requested work will know I go for the bizarre on occasions. This is such an example. Storn will probably tell RDU Neil first. And after the latter has had a fit of giggles about the prospect, Storn will have to decide just how do I draw this ? Stay tuned in February for the answer to this conumdrum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edsel Posted January 31, 2006 Report Share Posted January 31, 2006 Re: Storn's Art & Characters thread. I seriously keep thinking about sending a commission or two Storn's way. Besides a detailed description of the character what else does he need to do the art? Does he take PayPal? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susano Posted January 31, 2006 Report Share Posted January 31, 2006 Re: Storn's Art & Characters thread. I seriously keep thinking about sending a commission or two Storn's way. Besides a detailed description of the character what else does he need to do the art? Does he take PayPal? Kruggerrands. Storn only takes Kruggerrands. Or a first born child. Depends on if he's had lunch yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edsel Posted January 31, 2006 Report Share Posted January 31, 2006 Re: Storn's Art & Characters thread. Seriously, I would normally follow the link to his website but our office firewall blocks it due to "nudity." Which makes me want to visit it all the more. I guess I have to wait unitl I get home. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starlord Posted January 31, 2006 Report Share Posted January 31, 2006 Re: Storn's Art & Characters thread. Seriously, I would normally follow the link to his website but our office firewall blocks it due to "nudity." Which makes me want to visit it all the more. I guess I have to wait unitl I get home. There is barely anything suggestive, and certainly no nudity, on Storn's site. If you go to the 'Commissions' section of his site, he explains the process for submitting commissions. He does take Paypal and there is a link for such right there on his sight. Make sure you give the 'title' or name of the commission if paying by Paypal or put on it on the check or money order you send, then send an email to his StornC address with the name of the commission in the title and then give your description. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Storn Posted January 31, 2006 Author Report Share Posted January 31, 2006 Re: Storn's Art & Characters thread. One of your best pieces in a while' date=' Storn. A real shift in your "tech" look... and one I really like. Very nice.[/quote'] yeah, that one kinda rolled off the pencil. Although I must admit I pulled out my old Gundam concept art book to think of a way to do the jet back. The guns though, are all mine. Thanks for the kind words! The new request went out today. Something a little more challenging. those familiar with some of my requested work will know I go for the bizarre on occasions. This is such an example. Storn will probably tell RDU Neil first. And after the latter has had a fit of giggles about the prospect, Storn will have to decide just how do I draw this ? Stay tuned in February for the answer to this conumdrum. Challenging? Uh... no. Figuring out the angle to show power armor guy with jet pack is challenging. This upcoming one is just damn funny. Made me laugh when I read it. The image lept into my head before I finished reading the e-mail. So, challenging?... not really. Fun? Boy howdy! I'm really looking forward to doing this one. ...and yeah... this art probably won't get used in RDU. Although, Neil is doing RDU Alternate Universes now.... so ya never know..... I seriously keep thinking about sending a commission or two Storn's way. Besides a detailed description of the character what else does he need to do the art? Does he take PayPal? I do indeed take Paypal. I prefer it actually. One, it is an extra record. always a good thing. two. I don't have to go to the bank. This chain you guys collectively keep on my ankle, linked to the desk, is a *****. Trying to get the desk through the bank doors... its just embarrassing. btw, thanks Jeff! Appreciate the fans looking out for me!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susano Posted January 31, 2006 Report Share Posted January 31, 2006 Re: Storn's Art & Characters thread. This upcoming one is just damn funny. Made me laugh when I read it. The image lept into my head before I finished reading the e-mail. So' date=' challenging?... not really. Fun? Boy howdy! I'm really looking forward to doing this one.[/quote'] Ts this going to be like the combat snail you did? Or the bear with a Tommy gun? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Storn Posted January 31, 2006 Author Report Share Posted January 31, 2006 Re: Storn's Art & Characters thread. Susano, I ain't talkin. Ask Death Tribble. anyhoo... movin' along on the commissions. Here is another Global Guardian Tarot member from JB. Its DEEEAAAATTTHHHH! Not quite what ya expected... huh? tribe and AliceTheOwl 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susano Posted January 31, 2006 Report Share Posted January 31, 2006 Re: Storn's Art & Characters thread. Susano, I ain't talkin. Ask Death Tribble. anyhoo... movin' along on the commissions. Here is another Global Guardian Tarot member from JB. Its DEEEAAAATTTHHHH! Not quite what ya expected... huh? Nope. I think my Death looked like Patrick Stewart in a gray suit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RPMiller Posted January 31, 2006 Report Share Posted January 31, 2006 Re: Storn's Art & Characters thread. Ts this going to be like the combat snail you did? Or the bear with a Tommy gun? Killer Jello mold. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starlord Posted January 31, 2006 Report Share Posted January 31, 2006 Re: Storn's Art & Characters thread. btw' date=' thanks Jeff! Appreciate the fans looking out for me!!![/quote'] Sure thing. I wouldn't normally speak for you but I know you get busy and can't always check the thread for questions like that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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