CAP 13 CAP 2 - Art Submissions

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Didn't actually think I'd read your whole post, Doug, but lo and behold. As I am on a laptop from the Dark Ages, I would think I have as much a right as any to say that the cape should go no brighter than it currently is, kudos on finding a good color. maybe it could be just a slight shade darker?

A solution I could see to the masks (the only solution i could see) would be to have the leaves fill in behind the holes, but not the back of the mask. Until you posted your explanation, i had not even realized that the back of the mask would wrap around into the eye and side of mouth, and I think it would look fine without. No guarantees but I think it would be worth a try.

About the sketch thing, that's a pretty cool idea. I assume it would be the female that would be holding the Item?
 
I know this is much worse art than last time, but this is my Final Submission. I didn't have access to the same program I used last time, so I had to do it on MS Paint. The basic idea is the same, and I cut parts of the vines apart so they would be floating. I also made leaves floating around it for a creepy factor.
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Even though it's my final submission I'd still like C+CC so I can get better for next time. Thanks!
 
Doug, coud I suggest you add a little "tail" to your beautiful Willow, like:

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or something in that vein that resembles the center of a flower in the butt part of her

Still, awesome job, an while I doubt many will realize all of the planning behinf the esign but it-s impressive that you tought about all that, an i love the whole theater and clockwork orange reference :D
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andalite191 said:
I know this is much worse art than last time, but this is my Final Submission. I didn't have access to the same program I used last time, so I had to do it on MS Paint. The basic idea is the same, and I cut parts of the vines apart so they would be floating. I also made leaves floating around it for a creepy factor.
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Even though it's my final submission I'd still like C+CC so I can get better for next time. Thanks!
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IMO, the teeth are too big and distracts from the actual design. Also, I think it would of been nicer if there was a more detailed and abstract design on the leaves than just a purple circle. And maybe make the purple on the "arms" blend with the over parts of the "arm" so it looks more like it's the same arm but in pieces rather than 4 short vines floating near each other (unless that was your intention)
 
I tell you the competition gets tougher every time! (this being my first proper entry notwithstanding) but I hope my submission is interesting enough to grab your attention :)

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Unlike everyone else it seems, I was completely stumped for a ghost that was also a plant AND could sketch. So I had to do a little word association, namely plants=trees=wood=PAPER. From there it all rolled out, a paper shikigami that folds itself into new shapes to perform moves. The combination of white and red intends to evoke exposed flesh and bone.
I fear it may not be bulky enough though. Critique is very much appreciated!
 
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Since this forum is so incredibly anti-traditional medium, I decided to draw up a second design roughly. Basically, it is an autumn rhinoceros made of ghostly floating bark pieces. I intend to add cloak of red and orange leaves along its back, making it similar to a wooly rhino, and perhaps some sort of mystical energy connecting the bark pieces.

Please disregard my craptastic art and give feedback on the design itself.
 
So once more, I am drawn to the CAP section of Smogon rather than committing my time to the homework which I dearly need to complete. This project has fascinated me since my first visits to the forums, and I'm pleased to see such a bustling community hard at work.

However, if time is really running out for this project, as it seemed CyzerVisheen implied, then I find it imperative that I throw in my opinions as to what artwork I really like so far and artwork which I believe have potential but need an update, if you will.

First and foremost, I would like to give my critique on sucker_puncher's design. I really like this concept you have, simple and to the point with it. You incorporate the feminine aspect requested in previous posts, as well as foundations for the sketch move.
What I particularly like about your design is that I can see the different colors in which it would be portrayed in the actual games, similar to Spinda's unique designs. There are two things that I would like to point out which bother me in your drawing...
1) The head and face can use some work. While I can see that it has the capability to withdraw within it's bud and the obvious darkness shrouding the face, I still would like to see the face more... with more to it.
2) Add a bit more Ghost to the design. As Doug said, this type combination doesn't exactly scream of simplicity; in other words, making a perfect blend of Ghost and Grass is tricky, do to the obvious contradictions. However, I just don't quite grasp the Ghost part of this design, and would like to see more of it by your final submission.

Other designs which I would really like to see elaborated on are those of paintseagull (this one in particular, because I really liked this design and want to see it as developed as all these others have become), The Ticketmeister, TeraVolt, Birkal, and Asylum_Rhapsody. Those which are developed and and I really like are those of DougJustDoug, Wyverii, SoIheardyoulikeSENTRET, and Yilx. To everyone else who I haven't mentioned, keep at it and don't give up until the deadline is over!

Before I close with this, I would like to add one last comment to all of the competitors. I notice a lot of mature and/or crowded elements in a lot of these drafts, even in those which I like the most. The last comment I would like to make is that Pokemon is a game made for young adults, teenagers, AND children. Even when creating a Pokemon specifically for the competitive scene, where no great amounts of little kids are expected to be found, I still think that this CAP should look as close to something from Nintendo as possible. I see weapons and blood incorporated into some of these designs, and while I may be proven wrong (and by all means don't hesitate to do so if you have any opinions contrary to this comment), I don't think Nintendo would incorporate such things into their artwork.
My point is this: Be as artistically creative as you can, but please try to remember what it is the final product is supposed to be. As other members have said, Pokemon are usually confined to simple, appealing packages acceptable for all ages. Please try to remain as true to this criterion as creatively possible.

Besides all that, good luck to everybody! Please excuse me while I try to complete some homework.
 
Leethoof, while having a rhino made out of floating bark certainly is a unique idea, I confess to not knowing exactly why it's a rhinoceros of all things. I feel that something with fingers may be more appropriate, or some other way of expressing sketch-like creativity.
 
Mos-Quitoxe said:
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Unlike everyone else it seems, I was completely stumped for a ghost that was also a plant AND could sketch. So I had to do a little word association, namely plants=trees=wood=PAPER. From there it all rolled out, a paper shikigami that folds itself into new shapes to perform moves. The combination of white and red intends to evoke exposed flesh and bone.
I fear it may not be bulky enough though. Critique is very much appreciated!
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**** YEAH ORIGAMI POKEMON! I used to do Origami alot as a kid, and I still have a passion for Japanese culture. Plus, paper is made from DEAD plants, so the idea works PERFECTLY. Doug's is awesome, but you've just earned my vote.
 
By the way, I just have to say that Mos-Quitoxe's design really caught my eye. I agree with mostly everything this fellow MektarTheOverlord said about it, and I additionally love the supplementary work you've included. I really saw the true malleability of the concept upon seeing it. Definitely one of the top designs here in my book!
 
Mos-Quitoxe said:
Unlike everyone else it seems, I was completely stumped for a ghost that was also a plant AND could sketch. So I had to do a little word association, namely plants=trees=wood=PAPER. From there it all rolled out, a paper shikigami that folds itself into new shapes to perform moves. The combination of white and red intends to evoke exposed flesh and bone.
I fear it may not be bulky enough though. Critique is very much appreciated!
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A Shikigami, literally a paper spirit, works great here. Also, unintentionally, the red and white also suggest the coloring of a Shinto priest, the people who used Shikigami in their rituals.
 
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I'm set on the body color, but not so much on the dark spots. I tried to convey a glowing effect on the body without having to break the outline rule, and I think I did decently with that. I tried to avoid making the dark spots stand out too much, at the same time avoiding making it too light that it doesn't stand out enough. I think I'll tweak things a bit but overall I'm somewhat satisfied with it.

Fun Fact: The spots on the main caps are actually the eyebrows
 
Mos-Quitoxe
You paper shikigami/origami design is really blowing my mind here. Kriss1989's post better explained how I felt about it, especially the coloring. The character "益" on it's "face" has me thinking it's either mad or constipated for some reason though.

CyzirVisheen
Before I begin I have to ask you something ...is your design based on marshmallows or Omphalotus_nidiformis because haunted marshmallows would be pretty sweet design basics to have.
 
@Mos-quitoxe Awesome! I love it, it is so original, "F*** Yeah Oragami Pokemon" sums it up perfectly. Perfectly compatible with the sketch theme (because it is origami). I think it channels grass/ghost very well (although maybe change red to green, just a thought), you've got my vote! GJ

Side note: i would love to see this CAP get multitype, just to mess around with the possibilties of different sprites for different types (eg. an origami dragon when holding dragon plate, a fish when holding water plate, a paper crane when holding flying plate... and so on.)

Another side note: This CAP would have to have transform, simply for novelty purposes.
 
Mos-Quitoxe said:
I tell you the competition gets tougher every time! (this being my first proper entry notwithstanding) but I hope my submission is interesting enough to grab your attention :)



Unlike everyone else it seems, I was completely stumped for a ghost that was also a plant AND could sketch. So I had to do a little word association, namely plants=trees=wood=PAPER. From there it all rolled out, a paper shikigami that folds itself into new shapes to perform moves. The combination of white and red intends to evoke exposed flesh and bone.
I fear it may not be bulky enough though. Critique is very much appreciated!
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Omg this is amazing, I really like this Samurai-looking thing related to paper, and it does look like a bulky poke, I'm supportin this one cuz mine sucks lol
 
Alright, so I did some MAJOR revisions on my submission, and this is what I have come up with. I would love some C+C before I decide to make it my final submission.

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EDIT: moved the lantern to the bottom.
 
Mos-Quitoxe said:
I tell you the competition gets tougher every time! (this being my first proper entry notwithstanding) but I hope my submission is interesting enough to grab your attention :)

http://i998.photobucket.com/albums/af108/SClipD/fakes/CAPentree.png

http://i998.photobucket.com/albums/af108/SClipD/fakes/CAPsupplement.png

Unlike everyone else it seems, I was completely stumped for a ghost that was also a plant AND could sketch. So I had to do a little word association, namely plants=trees=wood=PAPER. From there it all rolled out, a paper shikigami that folds itself into new shapes to perform moves. The combination of white and red intends to evoke exposed flesh and bone.
I fear it may not be bulky enough though. Critique is very much appreciated!
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Don't get me wrong, I like this design, and it is FAR better than any art I can dish out, but it's paper... it doesn't look very grassy... When looking at it I think normal/ghost/flying. Is there any way to make the paper look more earthy? A simple leaf design on top of the paper would work nicely for it imo.

Either way it looks nice.
 
@SoIHeardYouLikeSENTRET Appreciate the support from talented one such as yourself. The Scarecrow-mon is very cool looking and I can only imagine how it would look as a sprite... The problem is, it seems a little too cool in the wrong direction. I mean, it just doesn't seem like a Pokemon so much as "The Ace" of an entirely different series. Might I recommend a less humanoid jacket? It's a scarecrow, but that's not to say it can't be a more unorthodox cool rather than tattered-cool.

@Mos-quitoxe Very impressive. The only problem I see with it is that it seems lacking in livelihood. Not so much as not being alive, but more as giving me less of an impression than Bronzong. Maybe experiment with what more there is to it than just an "Origami Samurai Ghost" Pokemon. I'd start with finding a more expressive set of Kanji.

@CyzirVisheen Hee hee, it's sinister but cute. I like it. Seems a little too liquidy to be a grass type, though. I'd recommend a more greenish hue.
 
Cyzirvisheen: cute design, though I am a bit cagey on the choice of shading style. A bit too vitreous for comfort.
Gothic-Togekiss: I chose "益" specifically because of the "angry face" look. Gives him some personality, like.
theseriddlesthree:I shall try green out!
Dust7: that's what I feared. However, I believe a leaf design on the paper may clutter it up too much. I'll try it out all the same, but we gotta show concern for the spriters!
The Reptile: an artichoke/pitcher plant/fir tree? I'm not too sure what's going on here, it seems a little haphazardly designed. You could streamline it somewhat by incorporating that lantern into the tuft on the bottom.

To the rest: I'm glad you guys enjoy my entry!
 
If I get a good design going, I'll definitely try to put in a submission.
Also, SoIHeardYouLikeSENTRET, I love your scarecrow design more and more every time I see it. It is my absolute favorite. And about the color scheme, I liked #1 and #4 the most.
 
haven't been around for awhile, but there's no way I can miss CAP like the last time

please forgive the bad art (done in like, 20 mins), it's only a concept... if it gets good reception I'll make a good, well colored, computer done one

due to the lack of good bears (beartic and ursaring) i made this guy
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I quite like him, he fits the bulky theme and looks fairly grass-ghost, yes the arms are wooden (thank the quick drawing for not putting in more detail). Also this is colored really poorly just so that i could get a feel for the ghost side (just looking at the line art he doesn't really exemplify ghost type). Currently the color for the body is disgusting so I will change it when I do a better copy. I also quite liked the version before I colored the body when he had a white body.

no i don't know how he learns sketch, bears are just good painter

anyways that's the concept... some feedback please :D
 
GRs Cousin said:
@Mos-quitoxe Very impressive. The only problem I see with it is that it seems lacking in livelihood. Not so much as not being alive, but more as giving me less of an impression than Bronzong. Maybe experiment with what more there is to it than just an "Origami Samurai Ghost" Pokemon. I'd start with finding a more expressive set of Kanji.
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All the kanji in the supplement are there to describe what type of attack it's using. As for the "regular" face characters, I'm specifically choosing ones that are used in kaomoji emotes, like so: (ಠ益ಠ)
I would have gone for the traditional henohenomoheji face, but I couldn't make it not look really goofy.
 
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