Spudsie's humble art thread

spuds4ever · Mar 3rd, 2012, 7:16:28 AM

Hi all,

A bit about me. I've been drawing pokemon since I can remember but very on and off. I quite recently got back into it and it's good fun. All this is hand-drawn, partly because I like the fundamental simplicity of it, and also because I don't have a tablet or any decent drawing program :P. It's mostly black and white as I haven't really got anything decent to colour with fairly quickly.

Just a few small rules:

1. Keep the language clean please :)

2. If you want to use (I would be so lucky) my artwork, please ask me first, and remember to credit me if you do :P

3. I am doing requests. If you do competitive battling, my one request back is that you try out a tier you haven't done before *cough* *cough* little cup *cough*, or if you've played them all try out one you don't play often.

So without further ado:

Earlier Pencil work

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Later pencil work

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Pen work+Vanilite line makeover

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Apologies for slightly huge pictures, hope you enjoyed :)

spuds4ever · Mar 11th, 2012, 9:00:22 AM

Here's a little update (no feedback ;_;? )

Outline by hand, colour by PC.

They see me rollin...

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MikaDo · Mar 12th, 2012, 10:31:18 AM

Ooooh, I like the Durant/Houndoom picure very much! They are so baaad!

Demist · Mar 12th, 2012, 11:13:40 AM

Cool spuds! I really see you getting better with everyday practise. I love the perspective of your drawings. They are so...original. Good job, keep it up.
Luv'd

shnen · Mar 12th, 2012, 6:28:39 PM

yo, these are awesome, could I please request an awesome makuhita :D
I will play a couple of LC games in exchange!!

IronJustice · Mar 15th, 2012, 9:52:20 AM

Nice choice on Kabutops, one of my favs :D

spuds4ever · Mar 20th, 2012, 6:59:12 AM

Hi everyone, cheers for the comments. Haven't drawn loads as I've been helping out (or trying to) with some LC contributions and such.

Anyway, here's shnen's makuhita and a sprite in disguise I did a while ago (I'm sure you can guess what it's dressing up as ;) ).

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Sorry for the sizes, resizing doesn't seem to be working on photobucket :L

Demist · Mar 20th, 2012, 7:36:30 AM

Wow, I love it! Your understanding of Pokes body structure is astonishing. Wish I could draw so confidently. The shading is so eye-calming too. Good job ^^

spuds4ever · Apr 1st, 2012, 3:28:39 PM

A small update, probably the last one for a while as I'm finding myself on Smogon too much and need a break, heh. Anyway, watch this space and expect action in about a month!

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spuds4ever · Jun 17th, 2012, 7:26:11 AM

Huge crazy mega bump time!

Hi all. Sorry for the delay (not that you've been missing me :P) but my exams are all done so I should be able to start putting up more stuff over the summer. A few pencil and pastel pieces. Figured out how to get my pictures to a decent size now.

Apologies for the smudges on the houndour. My chinchilla managed to climb its way on to my desk :L

C&C very much appreciated!

spuds4ever · Jun 23rd, 2012, 7:14:43 AM

Update time.

Some art for a sand article and a previous MAC contest entry (which I'm pretty chuffed about).

Furosuto · Jun 23rd, 2012, 11:31:41 AM

First of all, I like the individuality you put into each pokemon. You give them personality, which I found enjoyable to look at.

Second of all, I would say try and make the line art on your works easier to see. I noticed that you use a mix of pencil crayons and marker. I would suggest strictly using dark coloured markers for the lineart (which means the lines of the pic if you didn't know), and pencil crayons for the colouring.

Also, try to make sure that you go one direction with the colouring with your pencil crayons. For example, for swalot, shade it with your pencil only facing one way and don't change that position. When you get to corners, make the shading smaller so that you can fit the pencil crayon into the tight spaces.

spuds4ever · Jun 23rd, 2012, 1:15:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fat Furosuto

First of all, I like the individuality you put into each pokemon. You give them personality, which I found enjoyable to look at.

Second of all, I would say try and make the line art on your works easier to see. I noticed that you use a mix of pencil crayons and marker. I would suggest strictly using dark coloured markers for the lineart (which means the lines of the pic if you didn't know), and pencil crayons for the colouring.

Also, try to make sure that you go one direction with the colouring with your pencil crayons. For example, for swalot, shade it with your pencil only facing one way and don't change that position. When you get to corners, make the shading smaller so that you can fit the pencil crayon into the tight spaces.

Thankyou for the compliment (and actually a decently long comment!)

Yes, my shading is a bit sloppy, I'll definetely be working on that. I tried using pen outline for the line art, but I felt it was a little over-powering in how it contrasted with the colour from the pencils, but I'll definetely try it out.

spuds4ever · Jun 27th, 2012, 7:13:32 AM

Update time.

Still open to requests :)

nyttyn · Jun 27th, 2012, 10:48:59 PM

Hrrm, requesting N x Gardevoir avatar. Because why not?

Also, that latest picture of the purple scorpion has come a long way since your first pieces I Must say. You might want to work on detailing and shading a bit, as it looks somewhat unnatural for that skor..crap I have no idea how to spell it, purple scorpion to be casting no shadow. However as others have said, your art has a definite charm to it, with each pokemon having a spin on their personality sketched into them.

Mar 3rd, 2012, 7:16:28 AM	#1
spuds4ever Join Date: Oct 2011 Posts: 660 UK	Spudsie's humble art thread Hi all, A bit about me. I've been drawing pokemon since I can remember but very on and off. I quite recently got back into it and it's good fun. All this is hand-drawn, partly because I like the fundamental simplicity of it, and also because I don't have a tablet or any decent drawing program :P. It's mostly black and white as I haven't really got anything decent to colour with fairly quickly. Just a few small rules: 1. Keep the language clean please :) 2. If you want to use (I would be so lucky) my artwork, please ask me first, and remember to credit me if you do :P 3. I am doing requests. If you do competitive battling, my one request back is that you try out a tier you haven't done before cough cough little cup cough, or if you've played them all try out one you don't play often. So without further ado: Earlier Pencil work ... Later pencil work ... Pen work+Vanilite line makeover ... Apologies for slightly huge pictures, hope you enjoyed :)

Mar 12th, 2012, 10:31:18 AM	#3
MikaDo Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 124 Netherlands	Ooooh, I like the Durant/Houndoom picure very much! They are so baaad! __________________ Please don't say: "Hey, your English is bad! You have made mistakes there and there and...." because I'm dutch -_- I know I make mistakes

Mar 12th, 2012, 11:13:40 AM	#4
Demist Join Date: Jun 2011 Posts: 300 "but truth to be told, I'm kinda bad at it"	Cool spuds! I really see you getting better with everyday practise. I love the perspective of your drawings. They are so...original. Good job, keep it up. Luv'd __________________ "lying is my specialty" ^^

Mar 15th, 2012, 9:52:20 AM	#6
IronJustice Join Date: Mar 2012 Posts: 20 St Louis, MO	Nice choice on Kabutops, one of my favs :D __________________ ~Living in service to yourself will never reveal your life's purpose. ~Rick Warren

Mar 20th, 2012, 6:59:12 AM	#7
spuds4ever Join Date: Oct 2011 Posts: 660 UK	Hi everyone, cheers for the comments. Haven't drawn loads as I've been helping out (or trying to) with some LC contributions and such. Anyway, here's shnen's makuhita and a sprite in disguise I did a while ago (I'm sure you can guess what it's dressing up as ;) ). ... Sorry for the sizes, resizing doesn't seem to be working on photobucket :L __________________ A man can no more diminish God's glory by refusing to worship Him than a lunatic can put out the sun by scribbling the word 'darkness' on the walls of his cell. ~C.S. Lewis

Mar 11th, 2012, 9:00:22 AM	#2
spuds4ever Join Date: Oct 2011 Posts: 660 UK	Here's a little update (no feedback ;_;? ) Outline by hand, colour by PC. They see me rollin... ...

Mar 12th, 2012, 6:28:39 PM	#5
shnen Join Date: Sep 2011 Posts: 815 London	yo, these are awesome, could I please request an awesome makuhita :D I will play a couple of LC games in exchange!!

Mar 20th, 2012, 7:36:30 AM	#8
Demist Join Date: Jun 2011 Posts: 300 "but truth to be told, I'm kinda bad at it"	Wow, I love it! Your understanding of Pokes body structure is astonishing. Wish I could draw so confidently. The shading is so eye-calming too. Good job ^^ __________________ "lying is my specialty" ^^

Apr 1st, 2012, 3:28:39 PM	#9
spuds4ever Join Date: Oct 2011 Posts: 660 UK	A small update, probably the last one for a while as I'm finding myself on Smogon too much and need a break, heh. Anyway, watch this space and expect action in about a month! ... __________________ A man can no more diminish God's glory by refusing to worship Him than a lunatic can put out the sun by scribbling the word 'darkness' on the walls of his cell. ~C.S. Lewis

Jun 17th, 2012, 7:26:11 AM	#10
spuds4ever Join Date: Oct 2011 Posts: 660 UK	Huge crazy mega bump time! Hi all. Sorry for the delay (not that you've been missing me :P) but my exams are all done so I should be able to start putting up more stuff over the summer. A few pencil and pastel pieces. Figured out how to get my pictures to a decent size now. Apologies for the smudges on the houndour. My chinchilla managed to climb its way on to my desk :L C&C very much appreciated! __________________ A man can no more diminish God's glory by refusing to worship Him than a lunatic can put out the sun by scribbling the word 'darkness' on the walls of his cell. ~C.S. Lewis

Jun 23rd, 2012, 7:14:43 AM	#11
spuds4ever Join Date: Oct 2011 Posts: 660 UK	Update time. Some art for a sand article and a previous MAC contest entry (which I'm pretty chuffed about). __________________ A man can no more diminish God's glory by refusing to worship Him than a lunatic can put out the sun by scribbling the word 'darkness' on the walls of his cell. ~C.S. Lewis

Jun 23rd, 2012, 11:31:41 AM	#12
Furosuto Join Date: Jun 2011 Posts: 1,395 Currently fighting dragons.	First of all, I like the individuality you put into each pokemon. You give them personality, which I found enjoyable to look at. Second of all, I would say try and make the line art on your works easier to see. I noticed that you use a mix of pencil crayons and marker. I would suggest strictly using dark coloured markers for the lineart (which means the lines of the pic if you didn't know), and pencil crayons for the colouring. Also, try to make sure that you go one direction with the colouring with your pencil crayons. For example, for swalot, shade it with your pencil only facing one way and don't change that position. When you get to corners, make the shading smaller so that you can fit the pencil crayon into the tight spaces. __________________ Minecraft Username: jamster1297 Check out my art thread guys, and give me a pokemon request if you want! ~Furosuto's Chaotic Art~ Also, don't forget to check out my Youtube channel! SUBSCRIBE. TheFurosuto

Jun 27th, 2012, 7:13:32 AM	#14
spuds4ever Join Date: Oct 2011 Posts: 660 UK	Update time. Still open to requests :) __________________ A man can no more diminish God's glory by refusing to worship Him than a lunatic can put out the sun by scribbling the word 'darkness' on the walls of his cell. ~C.S. Lewis

Jun 27th, 2012, 10:48:59 PM	#15
nyttyn Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 635 O' Dharma! The world is filled with light...	Hrrm, requesting N x Gardevoir avatar. Because why not? Also, that latest picture of the purple scorpion has come a long way since your first pieces I Must say. You might want to work on detailing and shading a bit, as it looks somewhat unnatural for that skor..crap I have no idea how to spell it, purple scorpion to be casting no shadow. However as others have said, your art has a definite charm to it, with each pokemon having a spin on their personality sketched into them. __________________ http://i.imgur.com/M88s8ua.gif