I must know, HOW did you do that!? I want shiny cards, lol.
Not sure if he used the same technique, but i have blick studio metalic acrylic paints and they do the exact same effect pretty cool. Even with the clear coat they shimmer very nice.
Hey guys, I'm not much of an artist, how would you recommend I started out?
I want to try to do some extensions
And maybe some anime art.
Halp? =p
The best way to start out with altering art if you aren't "much of an artist" is to basically watch a lot of tutorials. Start with youtube, and search for mtg altered card tutorial. There are several up there and many of them very helpful. The basic supplies are acrylic paint (pretty much any kind out there, as you can use water to thin it to the proper consistency), tiny paintbrushes, (a variety pack would work best) clear sealant spray, and toothpicks/skewers. (i use skewers, they are longer and easier to hold like a pencil than toothpicks and just as sharp-ended, and are to clean up the boarders/frames to look more neat removing excess paint, kinda a pet peeve of mine when people even attempt to do that). Other possible things are masking tape, (some people use acetone/erasers/sandpaper etc to remove the picture, but i just paint right on top in many thin layers). Hope that helps you get started at least.
Edit: You mentioned anime artwork i know a lot of people use markers/pens for that type of style, and they usually do the "removing of the picture" methods for that, which is pretty different than painting extentions, hopefully you can find tutorials for that as well.
@Bigup yes I love how subtle the guy carrying the sticks of dynamite is. sweet!
@KoolMaqe Start with whatever you're most comfortable with whether it be a paintbrush or a pen. Basic lands are definitely a good way to begin.
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@Bigup yes I love how subtle the guy carrying the sticks of dynamite is. sweet!
@KoolMaqe Start with whatever you're most comfortable with whether it be a paintbrush or a pen. Basic lands are definitely a good way to begin.
B****! - Jesse Pinkman from AMC's 'Breaking Bad'
"...maybe your best course, would be to tread lightly." - Walter White from AMC's 'Breaking Bad'
I am awe struck by that walter white, very amazing work there, and you picked the perfect card to put him on by far and speaking of subtle, i love the square over the Br in the card title, super cool subtle reference that i think might get over looked because of how amazing the non-subtle artwork is!:D
Not sure if he used the same technique, but i have blick studio metalic acrylic paints and they do the exact same effect pretty cool. Even with the clear coat they shimmer very nice.
http://kersmtgalters.deviantart.com/
To buy some of my alters check out my ebay page and add me to your favorites here:http://myworld.ebay.com/queen_gothica13?_trksid=p2047675.l2559
I want to try to do some extensions
And maybe some anime art.
Halp? =p
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Love it.
So much.
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Here are some EDH generals with various artworks (I was very pleased with the recreation of the art from the book cover of American Psycho).
This one was very thoughtful, it is a birthday present for her boyfriend and depicts their inside jokes, their pets, etc.
Sources:
-Private family photos for the portraits/dogs
-http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/4/47/AmericanPsychoBook.jpg/200px-AmericanPsychoBook.jpg
-http://images.clipartof.com/small/439933-Cartoon-Gangster-Carrying-A-Violin-Case.jpg
-http://www.arcade-gear.com/Games/Bomberman/Bomberman_Series_Art_01_a.jpg
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What do you use as a medium?
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The best way to start out with altering art if you aren't "much of an artist" is to basically watch a lot of tutorials. Start with youtube, and search for mtg altered card tutorial. There are several up there and many of them very helpful. The basic supplies are acrylic paint (pretty much any kind out there, as you can use water to thin it to the proper consistency), tiny paintbrushes, (a variety pack would work best) clear sealant spray, and toothpicks/skewers. (i use skewers, they are longer and easier to hold like a pencil than toothpicks and just as sharp-ended, and are to clean up the boarders/frames to look more neat removing excess paint, kinda a pet peeve of mine when people even attempt to do that). Other possible things are masking tape, (some people use acetone/erasers/sandpaper etc to remove the picture, but i just paint right on top in many thin layers). Hope that helps you get started at least.
Edit: You mentioned anime artwork i know a lot of people use markers/pens for that type of style, and they usually do the "removing of the picture" methods for that, which is pretty different than painting extentions, hopefully you can find tutorials for that as well.
http://kersmtgalters.deviantart.com/
To buy some of my alters check out my ebay page and add me to your favorites here:http://myworld.ebay.com/queen_gothica13?_trksid=p2047675.l2559
Acetone for other reasons, so I could use those but I wanted to make non foils.
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No, unfortunately they are not for the same deck. Similar philosophy in the altering process though.
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BMachina III: The Machines of Geth
I can't wait to get started altering.
Should I start with Basic Lands?
Markers or Acrylics?
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Also, how did you do the brainstorm?
Also, I love unhinged/unglued, so that card is awesome.
And did you just use Markers for the Rabbit Zarek?
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Original art is by Kev Walker; edit is characters from Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask
Guru Fetch Lands inspired by Terese Nielsen's Guru basic lands
Marsh Flats (Original art by Izzy)
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Misty Rainforest (Original art by Shelly Wan)
Scalding Tarn (Original art by Philip Straub)
Arid Mesa (Original art by Raymond Swanland)
A bit of the process on the Scalding Tarns (Original art by Philip Straub)
Snapcaster Zero (Original art by Volkan Baga and inspired by Toru Nakayama's Megaman Zero)
Tundra (Original art by Jesper Myfors and Lars Grant-West)
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@KoolMaqe Start with whatever you're most comfortable with whether it be a paintbrush or a pen. Basic lands are definitely a good way to begin.
B****! - Jesse Pinkman from AMC's 'Breaking Bad'
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Oh man, you got me! Did not even notice that....talk about subtle.
Joffrey Baratheon from HBO's 'Game of Thrones'
His evil was tough if not impossible for me to capture.
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I also missed the name change. Good show sir.
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Here are some stuff I've been working on:
Bemo belongs to Pendleton Ward and the Cartoon Network. I am only borrowing him to make him feel lonely
I thought they turned out alright but after looking at everyone else's works...they do pale in comparison!
Actually this one is a combination of gold leaf and metallic paint.
Gold leaf shines much brighter than gold paint does, but it's a lot more hassle.
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I am awe struck by that walter white, very amazing work there, and you picked the perfect card to put him on by far and speaking of subtle, i love the square over the Br in the card title, super cool subtle reference that i think might get over looked because of how amazing the non-subtle artwork is!:D
http://kersmtgalters.deviantart.com/
To buy some of my alters check out my ebay page and add me to your favorites here:http://myworld.ebay.com/queen_gothica13?_trksid=p2047675.l2559
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