Topic: Which Screenshot Should I Paint? (Read 11694 times)

Reptor · « **on:** June 28, 2004, 06:51:45 am »

Hi everyone! I decided to paint a screenshot. Narrowed it down to 3 cropped images. Which do you like best? Will also chronicle step-by-step the process used to paint it and will put it on pdf for free with a tribute to Taldren. Models are Thu11s and painted with his permission. Painting will be oil on 16" x 20" stretched canvas:

ISC frontview

ISC colorful backview

Darker Hydran

Check out http://embark.to/paint for examples of current work.

Jim

Grim · « **Reply #1 on:** June 28, 2004, 07:01:48 am »

Darker Hydran!!!!

well i'm biased lol

Reptor · « **Reply #2 on:** June 28, 2004, 07:05:50 am »

LOL! Yeah I'm sure bias will play a part. I'm partial to the first one myself.

Grim · « **Reply #3 on:** June 28, 2004, 07:25:05 am »

Been a while since i saw you Reptor, how ya been?

Sorry for going off-topic

Reptor · « **Reply #4 on:** June 28, 2004, 04:13:37 pm »

Been busy writing, painting, & living life.

I'll fly a mission now and then but my gaming has been greatly reduced. Other than that, I'm doing fine. Thanks for asking, Grim.

Hmmmm. 30+ views and only 4 votes? Poll closes Fri. Take your time.

SSCF-Rolling · « **Reply #5 on:** June 28, 2004, 09:12:22 pm »

I'm having a difficulty picking on which one to choose!!!

I'm sooo excited to see the creation after it is done!!!!

There are different reasons I would pick each one....

The first one has such a nice halo effect that would glow nicely using oils.

The second one has the fire that would just light up the canvas.

The third is using the cool tones and may be my last choice.

So, it's between the first and third.... halo or fire burst..... halo.... fire burst.

Oh I dunno!!!!

Ok..... I choose....... THE HALO!!!

I can't wait to see it.

I love paintings and envy those who can achieve the art of putting brush to canvas effectively without reaching the mud stage.

The halo one is calming and serene, but not cold, as space can be so cold.

I don't want to remember Taldren as cold or as flaming.

Yes. The first one.

Whew.... I finally chose.

May your hand be steady and your heart filled with joy as you paint whichever picture you decide.

<S>

Kimberly

SSCF-LeRoy · « **Reply #6 on:** June 28, 2004, 09:31:32 pm »

My choice is pic #1.

Reptor · « **Reply #7 on:** June 28, 2004, 10:43:15 pm »

Quote from: SSCF-Rolling on June 28, 2004, 09:12:22 pm

May your hand be steady and your heart filled with joy as you paint whichever picture you decide.

<S>

Kimberly

LOL Rolling! Great post, I appreciate it.

Thanks for the words, and you guys are going to decide for me.

It's gonna be a fun painting regardless which one.

~S~
Jim

SkyFlyer · « **Reply #8 on:** June 29, 2004, 12:55:14 am »

I like the second, then the first, then the third in that order... The second one looks awful hard to pain tho... but ill vote for it..

Reptor · « **Reply #9 on:** June 30, 2004, 04:24:13 am »

Bump'a de bump. Poll ends Fri.

Soreyes · « **Reply #10 on:** June 30, 2004, 04:34:04 am »

I have always had a soft spot for the Fart Knockers

Red_Green · « **Reply #11 on:** June 30, 2004, 06:34:32 am »

I voted for three.
I like the background in pic 1 better. So how about ship 3 in backgound 1.?

FPF-AJTK · « **Reply #12 on:** June 30, 2004, 08:28:33 am »

Eh, I voted Hydran cause they are one of the freaking Good Guys.

Paint a Fred why dont ya!

Sirgod · « **Reply #13 on:** June 30, 2004, 09:26:47 am »

BTW , You need to Post links to your Book, and Your ISC series of films again Bro. Classic Stuff.

Stephen

Reptor · « **Reply #14 on:** June 30, 2004, 04:21:29 pm »

Yeah, I need to get my sig back up LOL!

ISC Theater: http://isctheater.50megs.com
Merged Centuries Books: http://embark.to/paint

Noticed recently that the music in the first 18 episodes isn't playing anymore. Not sure what's up with that.

Looks like the Hydran is pulling ahead. Interesting idea about using the background from one for another, but I think they should stay as is. The Hydran background suits it, and I can brighten it up a bit.

Thanks!

Jim

Sirgod · « **Reply #15 on:** June 30, 2004, 04:23:07 pm »

See I personaly Liked Pic two to be honest. I would love to see your technique used with the red and Orange Background.

Of Course we should all be humbled with your talents in Painting.

Stephen

Grim · « **Reply #16 on:** July 01, 2004, 08:07:58 am »

Quote from: Reptor on June 30, 2004, 04:21:29 pm

Yeah, I need to get my sig back up LOL!

ISC Theater: http://isctheater.50megs.com

Yay! been looking for that link for ages

Reptor · « **Reply #17 on:** July 01, 2004, 10:29:38 am »

Quote from: Stephen on June 30, 2004, 04:23:07 pm

See I personaly Liked Pic two to be honest. I would love to see your technique used with the red and Orange Background.

Of Course we should all be humbled with your talents in Painting.

Stephen

I'll probably end up painting all three.

And it is I who is humbled here. Between the modders, scripters, and modelers, the talent here is tremendous.

Jim

Reptor · « **Reply #18 on:** July 03, 2004, 05:33:21 am »

Poll is closed. Ohhhh! I get to paint the Hydran! Thanks, everyone! I'll post the painting when it's done.

Jim

Reptor · « **Reply #19 on:** July 06, 2004, 11:09:33 am »

Hydran underpainting:

Need to get a better pic of the completed painting as there is a nasty glare. Will have it up soon.

http://embark.to/paint
http://isctheater.50megs.com

Grim · « **Reply #20 on:** July 06, 2004, 11:12:31 am »

sweeeeeeeeeeeeeeeet, great work Reptor so far

Reptor · « **Reply #21 on:** July 06, 2004, 11:50:24 am »

Here it is:

It was a challenge. Not quite satisfied with it, but it was my first space scene.

I'll tackle the ISC next, most likely the first front view as it has more votes.

Grim · « **Reply #22 on:** July 06, 2004, 02:07:53 pm »

Great Painting reptor, looks sweet IMO.

Sirgod · « **Reply #23 on:** July 06, 2004, 02:34:42 pm »

Very good Job Bro. I hope you don't mind that I used It as My Background.

Stephen

Reptor · « **Reply #24 on:** July 06, 2004, 04:51:19 pm »

Finally got the pic to show (above).

Stephen, here's a larger pic for ya: http://reptor7.tripod.com/hydmed.jpg

Edited: Updated larger pic with one that has less glare. Looks more true to original.

Sirgod · « **Reply #25 on:** July 06, 2004, 05:09:45 pm »

Thanks Reptor. I appreciate that. I'll try and Write a Proggy that will let me Cycle through your Backgrounds as You make your Paintings.

Stephen

Age · « **Reply #26 on:** July 06, 2004, 05:14:14 pm »

I was going to tell you to for the secound one.

Sirgod · « **Reply #27 on:** July 06, 2004, 05:19:29 pm »

Quote from: Age on July 06, 2004, 05:14:14 pm

I was going to tell you to for the secound one.

I agree, That Background is Awesome, and With His water Color/Oil Bastardization technique, It would be awesome.

BTW, If You don't know what I mean, Check out his site, and his Book. He takes Old school and Completely Reinvents Art, into something Meaningfull yet again.

Stephen

Reptor · « **Reply #28 on:** July 07, 2004, 04:35:17 am »

Well, with words like that, looks like I'm doing the 2nd firey one.

I need to write up the Hydran first. Somewhere around 80 steps & images. Give me a week.

BTW, TracyG can I put your 21 gun salute in the book?

Jim

GarrethMacLeod · « **Reply #29 on:** July 07, 2004, 06:56:10 pm »

wow...kewl stuff. I stopped by your web site. The Cape Hatteras is awesome. I wish I had just a portion of your talent. I'd try it but would be afraid of messing up so badly that I'd give up.

SSCF-Rolling · « **Reply #30 on:** July 07, 2004, 08:30:34 pm »

Quote from: Reptor on July 06, 2004, 11:50:24 am

Here it is:

It was a challenge. Not quite satisfied with it, but it was my first space scene.

I'll tackle the ISC next, most likely the first front view as it has more votes.

WOW!!!

That is simply amazing!!!!

And you did it so quickly.

DOA-SpectreMist · « **Reply #31 on:** July 09, 2004, 01:26:39 pm »

Awesome painting dude

Reptor · « **Reply #32 on:** July 09, 2004, 05:15:24 pm »

Appreciate it! I'm not done yet though. Just completed putting together a pdf containing how the painting was done step-by-step with a tribute to Taldren:

Need a favor though. Not sure on some descriptions of certain parts of the ship. I even called something a "thingy".

Can someone look through the pdf and post the correct names so I can edit it?

No charge for download or online preview. Get it at:

http://www.lulu.com/mergedcenturies

Ohhh! I have an ISC ship to paint tomorrow!

Thanks!
Jim

Bonk · « **Reply #33 on:** July 09, 2004, 05:35:55 pm »

Quote

Need a favor though. Not sure on some descriptions of certain parts of the ship. I even called something a "thingy". Can someone look through the pdf and post the correct names so I can edit it?

engine pod -> warp nacelle?
thingy -> bow hardpoint?

Reptor · « **Reply #34 on:** July 09, 2004, 06:55:55 pm »

Cool. Also need to add Thu11s credit for his model (oops). Will have edited version up soon.

Edited: New version is up: http://www.lulu.com/mergedcenturies

Another Edit: Eh, gonna have to wait till next weekend before starting on the ISC painting. But I did make a slideshow of the Hydran painting: http://reptor7.tripod.com/artshowhydran.html

Enjoy!

Reptor · « **Reply #35 on:** July 12, 2004, 06:49:03 am »

Quote from: GarrethMacLeod on July 07, 2004, 06:56:10 pm

wow...kewl stuff. I stopped by your web site. The Cape Hatteras is awesome. I wish I had just a portion of your talent. I'd try it but would be afraid of messing up so badly that I'd give up.

You should have seen my first 10 or so paintings. $:-\$ It's all about doing one at a time, and each one will teach you something that you can apply to the next. I've been painting 15 yrs now (took a 2 yr break while doing ISC Theater).

Underpainting is a recent thing I've been doing, at least in the past 5 yrs. It's definately helped me with painting objects. Just painting mountains & trees get boring after awhile. Check out the Hydran slideshow:

http://reptor7.tripod.com/artshowhydran.html

Jim

Reptor · « **Reply #36 on:** July 18, 2004, 07:10:10 pm »

An update- Started on the firey ISC. Thunderstorms is slowing me down, but the underpainting is done:

Got to do the oil overpainting outside. It will be a few days.

Sirgod · « **Reply #37 on:** July 18, 2004, 07:19:09 pm »

It's looking good though. Nice to see such an Unusual Method Of Painting Presenting these Great uhm Paintings.

Stephen

SSCF-LeRoy · « **Reply #38 on:** July 18, 2004, 10:41:46 pm »

Excellent work

It's interestin' to see how a game (SFB/SFC) can be immortalized in artwork

Reptor · « **Reply #39 on:** July 24, 2004, 01:05:43 pm »

Fresh off the easel:

This one was fun!

http://embark.to/paint

GarrethMacLeod · « **Reply #40 on:** July 24, 2004, 03:17:19 pm »

Awesome...

F9thRyker · « **Reply #41 on:** July 24, 2004, 07:31:44 pm »

Man that rocks...

Just need to do a KHK next

Reptor · « **Reply #42 on:** July 25, 2004, 08:12:22 am »

Thanks. I'm staying away from trademarked ships such as Feds, Klinks, Roms, etc. Next one is Thu11s ISC front view, which tied the Hydran for 1st:

I'll get started on it next weekend.

Reptor · « **Reply #43 on:** August 01, 2004, 10:28:41 am »

Just got back from a 1 week stay at the hospital (back and stomack problem, but I'm okay) so there will be a delay. I hope to have it done next weekend.

Sirgod · « **Reply #44 on:** August 01, 2004, 12:05:35 pm »

Very nice looking work.

Quote from: Reptor on August 01, 2004, 10:28:41 am

Just got back from a 1 week stay at the hospital (back and stomack problem, but I'm okay) so there will be a delay. I hope to have it done next weekend.

Well man, Let us know I we can do anything to help you Out Bro. I hope your feeling better now.

stephen

Rolling · « **Reply #45 on:** August 01, 2004, 09:16:49 pm »

Quote from: Reptor on August 01, 2004, 10:28:41 am

Just got back from a 1 week stay at the hospital (back and stomack problem, but I'm okay) so there will be a delay. I hope to have it done next weekend.

Sorry to hear about you being ill.

Take care of yourself, we will wait, with baited breath, for your masterpiece.

Kimberly

Green · « **Reply #46 on:** August 02, 2004, 05:49:21 pm »

Glad you're feeling better.

The paintings are great. Ya got a heck of a talent!

Sirgod · « **Reply #47 on:** August 05, 2004, 09:32:41 am »

I still amaze myself at how Ignorant I an be at times Reptor. I caught a Biography on Van Gough yesterday, and Of course having heard about his Ear all my life, I was surprised to find out He cut his Ear off after an Arguement with Go Gan. Then Presented It to a Prostitute.

all my life I thought he cut off his ear for inspiration. I'm going to have to check out some Books about The lives of Artist I think. Any Suggestions Bro?

Stephen

Reptor · « **Reply #48 on:** August 05, 2004, 11:37:51 am »

A lot of what makes an artist of the past famous is more about how his life has affect his art, - not the art itself. Van Gogh is a perfect example. Schooled in the traditional classical art of his time, his tragic life is what brought us the Van Gogh we all know fueled by the new Impressionism. It's said his sickness was brought about by lead poisoning which the paint back was then induated with. He had a bad habit of holding his brushes in his mouth. Van Gogh only sold 1 painting during his lifetime.

Rembrant's life makes a good read. Leonardo DaVinci as well. A lot of book stores has some good art books in the bargain bin, and a good online art site is at http://cgfa.sunsite.dk/index.html

A good, but somewhat expensive book on art is Sister Wendy's Story of Painting. The video version is great.

http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/1564586154/103-9139247-0675808?v=glance

I ended up going to the hospital again the other day. I asked for a 2nd opinion from a different doctor and found I have gall stones. That 1st doc I had was really bad, as if he was trying to milk my insurance for every penny he can get. Surgery is now scheduled this upcoming Tues. I finally see an end-game to this.

I'll have my next painting done prior to that. Should have it done by Sunday. Thanks, Stephen.

Jim
http://embark.to/paint

Sirgod · « **Reply #49 on:** August 05, 2004, 02:17:51 pm »

Thanks Very Much for the Info Jim. I'll be checking out those links Later today.

BTW Didn't Van gogh also have Syphliss (sp)?

Anyway, sorry to hear about th Gll stones. I understand they can use a Sonic Doohicky to crush them and Make It easier to pass.

Stephen

Reptor · « **Reply #50 on:** August 06, 2004, 12:21:03 pm »

Quote from: Stephen on August 05, 2004, 02:17:51 pm

BTW Didn't Van gogh also have Syphliss (sp)?

Stephen

I don't recall reading anything on it. The main thing that sticks out in my mind is the lead poisoning which is attributed to him spazing out. Combine that with his spirituality, and you can see how he derived his vision.

Hey, since I'm not working right now, I'm gonna go ahead and knock out the underpainting today.

Jim

Sirgod · « **Reply #51 on:** August 06, 2004, 12:25:38 pm »

Too Cool Jim. I'm sure we all anxiously await the New one.

Stephen

Reptor · « **Reply #52 on:** August 06, 2004, 07:15:02 pm »

Here's the underpainting:

I'll try to wrap it up this weekend.

Rolling · « **Reply #53 on:** August 06, 2004, 07:29:12 pm »

Quote from: Reptor on August 06, 2004, 07:15:02 pm

Here's the underpainting:

I'll try to wrap it up this weekend.

Fascinating.... I didn't realize, until viewing the pic in black and white, just how sensual that ship looked.

Now, I'm beginning to see men's fascination with ships. Ok..... this is strange so I'll move along now.

Sirgod · « **Reply #54 on:** August 06, 2004, 07:47:22 pm »

Quote from: Rolling on August 06, 2004, 07:29:12 pm

Quote from: Reptor on August 06, 2004, 07:15:02 pm
Here's the underpainting:

I'll try to wrap it up this weekend.

Fascinating.... I didn't realize, until viewing the pic in black and white, just how sensual that ship looked.

Now, I'm beginning to see men's fancination with ships. Ok..... this is strange so I'll move along now.

Snicker, That is Pretty Cool Jim. I wish I had half the Talent you do.

Stephen

Reptor · « **Reply #55 on:** August 07, 2004, 07:25:31 pm »

Here ya go:

Looking at it, I kinda like the B&W version better.

The best out of the three IMO is the 2nd firey ISC one.

I'm gonna compile all 3 into a single step-by-step book.

Reptor · « **Reply #56 on:** August 08, 2004, 04:42:33 pm »

Got all 3 paintings compiled into a single step-by-step pdf document (click preview):
http://www.lulu.com/content/67998

Took up 52 pages.

Enjoy!

Sirgod · « **Reply #57 on:** August 08, 2004, 04:46:39 pm »

Nice work Reptor, I'll give It a read here in abit.

Stephen

Kane · « **Reply #58 on:** August 08, 2004, 04:48:19 pm »

What's next.

They all look great.

Reptor · « **Reply #59 on:** August 08, 2004, 05:24:38 pm »

Quote from: Kane on August 08, 2004, 04:48:19 pm

What's next.

They all look great.

Thinking about doing another series of 3 based on dragons this time. Right now, I'm trying to get the GFL to host a OP tourney in which the winner will get one of the original starship paintings. Will pass on what's up when I get some news.

Jim
http://embark.to/paint

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