Hello all, fellow u/b mill fan here, with the new Born of the Gods set out, how does everyone feel about this interaction: Siren of the Silent Song+Second Wind Unless I am missing something is this not infinite if you target the Siren of the Silent Song to untap itself thus triggering its inspired mechanic? Anyways, I know its somewhat slow, but maybe its a different angle to look at the deck.Thanks!
I don't claim to be an awesome artist however I have been struggling along side of you with these things and might offer some advice to help you along your artistic journey.
Consistency: For myself I tend to find a good middle ground for opaque coverage where the paint spreads smoother than without water but keeps its opacity.(does that make sense?) Not to say its watered down (transparent) form doesn't have its merit in toning and tinting.I would put that at a much more thin and transparent level for that.
Grain Clogging: Ahh ive had this happen many a time, I'm not quite sure what it is exactly. Either it is the pigment separating from the binder (in that case I suggest using Distilled water), paint coagulating to a clumpy state, perhaps your pallet is dirty or has fibers that are sticking to the paint/brush?
Blending: This one can get tricky, I haven't quite mastered this one by any means myself, though lots of water added to the paint and finger tapping (while the paint is still wet) create wonderful effects that defuse and saturate sharp, stark lines and transitions.
I hope those help, oh and (I work at an art supply store) I test many items and have found GAC-500 to be an excellent product to extend your hard-to-mix colors so you have more to work with, also Holbein makes an Acrylagouche that is out of this world awesome if you are looking for premixed colors (their color selection is incredible!) at a middle-high price.
Here's some commission work. Original images were (mostly) photos.
Catherine Chandler: Wow! these are truly fantastic! You really have a knack for these landscapes! Simply beautiful! (especially the swamp, and your snow covered lands, i betcha winter is your favorite time of the year? Just a guess :-P. Anyways much props!
Man i really like the topic on paint choice, I had no idea alot of you mix yours colors from its purest of fountains, the primaries! This puts me to shame as I am not confident I can get the remix the colors ( from the primaries) i had mixed earlier. Any suggestions?
Yeah as far as the fixitive thing, a matte finish is really a great option as it defuses the painted area with the original card, I use a krylon uv archival matte spray since arylics are notorious for fading over a long period of time when exposed to uv light. Granted most sleeves are uv resistant but it never hurts to be extra cautious yah know? Also in addition to water you can use golden airbrush medium to thin down your fluid paint as it doesn't break down the pigments as harshly as water does. Last suggestion is using GAC-500, its aGolden medium that when mixed with your small amount of paint gives you much more so you don't run out ( and saves you money by not wasting more paint) when mixed properly the color change is relativly lossless. Hope that helps!
Bristol: You are too kind, especially from such a talented artist as yourself! If you ever have any tips or constructive criticism, I am all ears! (love your work, especially the sketches)
Rhiom: Thanks! Yeah playing Marvel vs Capcom 3 will do that to yah.
Vexitor: Thank you, Ill pm you. Do i know you? I know somebody who uses a similar name when we game online. lol
Been Trolling this post for the last couple of months I have a lot of respect for the artists on here, been doing alters for the past 2 months myself and decided it was time to upload some of my pieces. Let me know what you guys think. Thanks.
Sheva (commissioned for a friend)
Bribery:
Sensei's Divining Top:
I don't claim to be an awesome artist however I have been struggling along side of you with these things and might offer some advice to help you along your artistic journey.
Consistency: For myself I tend to find a good middle ground for opaque coverage where the paint spreads smoother than without water but keeps its opacity.(does that make sense?) Not to say its watered down (transparent) form doesn't have its merit in toning and tinting.I would put that at a much more thin and transparent level for that.
Grain Clogging: Ahh ive had this happen many a time, I'm not quite sure what it is exactly. Either it is the pigment separating from the binder (in that case I suggest using Distilled water), paint coagulating to a clumpy state, perhaps your pallet is dirty or has fibers that are sticking to the paint/brush?
Blending: This one can get tricky, I haven't quite mastered this one by any means myself, though lots of water added to the paint and finger tapping (while the paint is still wet) create wonderful effects that defuse and saturate sharp, stark lines and transitions.
I hope those help, oh and (I work at an art supply store) I test many items and have found GAC-500 to be an excellent product to extend your hard-to-mix colors so you have more to work with, also Holbein makes an Acrylagouche that is out of this world awesome if you are looking for premixed colors (their color selection is incredible!) at a middle-high price.
Catherine Chandler: Wow! these are truly fantastic! You really have a knack for these landscapes! Simply beautiful! (especially the swamp, and your snow covered lands, i betcha winter is your favorite time of the year? Just a guess :-P. Anyways much props!
here are two new ones:
Child of Alara:
[IMG]http://forums.mtgsalvation.com/[IMG]http://i1082.photobucket.com/albums/j375/Vexitor/Child.jpg[/IMG]
Mistbind Clique:
[IMG]http://forums.mtgsalvation.com/[IMG]http://i1082.photobucket.com/albums/j375/Vexitor/MistbindClique.jpg[/IMG]
thanks!
Rhiom: Thanks! Yeah playing Marvel vs Capcom 3 will do that to yah.
Vexitor: Thank you, Ill pm you. Do i know you? I know somebody who uses a similar name when we game online. lol