droyd opened this issue on Jun 23, 2004 ยท 26 posts
droyd posted Wed, 23 June 2004 at 2:47 PM
Hi Folks, Since I started on this image a long while back, I've been seeking opinions from everybody who wants to give them. I've narrowed it down to the final 3 choices. Please feel free to comment (good, bad or indifferent) and choose your favorite. The final version will be painted and not a raw poser render. If you have any ideas for a title I'm hip to that as well, Dark Angel was the working title but it's been done and done. After I get most of the comments in, I'll make a few of my own, if you have questions ask away, thanks everybody!
droyd posted Wed, 23 June 2004 at 2:49 PM
droyd posted Wed, 23 June 2004 at 2:50 PM
droyd posted Wed, 23 June 2004 at 2:52 PM
dlfurman posted Wed, 23 June 2004 at 3:06 PM
Ver 16
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ogarcia77 posted Wed, 23 June 2004 at 3:19 PM
Ver 16 too. A sword looks classier and a lot more 'celestial' than any other weapons. It looks really really nice btw :) Good job!
artbyphil posted Wed, 23 June 2004 at 4:06 PM
I think version 16 I think the long sword goes well with the pose
pakled posted Wed, 23 June 2004 at 4:10 PM
15..just to be contrary..;)
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ford3auss posted Wed, 23 June 2004 at 4:24 PM
15..for me
3dsound posted Wed, 23 June 2004 at 4:45 PM
version 16. The sword is more outstanding and fits the character better in my opinion.
Lunaseas posted Wed, 23 June 2004 at 5:04 PM
15 for me as well...I think that it looks better since the spear is resting on the rock, rather than the the stiffness of the sword pose. "Celestial Protector" "Regal Guardian" "stern seraphim"
morbidpeeches posted Wed, 23 June 2004 at 5:32 PM
I like 15, but then, I've always been a fan of naginata type weapons.
Butch posted Wed, 23 June 2004 at 5:39 PM
I would like any of them, but without the watermark over the picture. I understand why some people feel the need for the watermarks, but to me, if you are asking for an opinion from us, then at least lose the watermarks. I maybe weird, but all I can see is the watermarks, anything under it is basically lost. Thanks Butch
JVRenderer posted Wed, 23 June 2004 at 5:46 PM
#15, but with a thicker and taller naginata. The one showcased looks flimsy.
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Roy G posted Wed, 23 June 2004 at 6:35 PM
I have to agree with Butch. It protects your image I suppose. But I have no interest in viewing the result either.
FreeBass posted Wed, 23 June 2004 at 8:01 PM
#16 w/ a differnt hair. Ya ditched "Dark Angel" as a title for overuse....I don' care fer that hair fer the same reason. Mebbe lower her swd arm a tad so the tip is in contact w/ the ground? Holdin' it like that has GOTTA get tirin' on the arm. Title? How 'bout "Angel of the Dawn/ Dusk" ? (I can't tell if is mornin' or evenin') Either way, they all look good
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nakamuram posted Wed, 23 June 2004 at 9:06 PM
16 -- The sword pointed into the ground says "VICTORY." A weapon pointed upward says "Forward into Battle."
cappy3 posted Wed, 23 June 2004 at 10:13 PM
15 looks the most natural, in my opinion. "Defender of the Sky" could be a title for her. Can't wait to see the finished image.
droyd posted Thu, 24 June 2004 at 12:22 AM
Thanks to everyone that's taken the time to respond so far, sorry about the watermarks if they are a distraction. I realize that I'm not a big name artist that really needs to be worried about someone stealing my image and using it elsewhere, however I have seen so many "is your artwork on this site" threads that I'm maybe overly paranoid about image theft. I can't imagine seeing my art on someone else's site with no way to make them take it down. I figured since I'm just trying to get an opinion on a prop in essence that the watermark wouldn't be a bother. I'll rethink the idea in future, if it bothers people enuf to not leave a comment. Maybe I'll pose the watermark issue in another message to see what people think about the use of them. Keep your opinions coming in, much appreciated.
Francemi posted Thu, 24 June 2004 at 1:53 AM
I prefer ver 15 but I am no artist and I know nothing about weapons... to tell you the truth, the reason why I prefer that version is because the color of the weapon match the colors of your character. The blade in ver16 clashes with the rest of the image (IMHO) and the sword used in ver17 is too small and doesn't take enough place in the whole image. And I would call her either Earth Angel (dressed in earth colors) or Earth Keeper. France
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Routledge posted Thu, 24 June 2004 at 2:14 AM
Ariah posted Thu, 24 June 2004 at 2:49 AM
FishNose posted Thu, 24 June 2004 at 5:40 AM
FishNose posted Thu, 24 June 2004 at 5:41 AM
Oh, as to title.... Dark Angel is way too overused. 'Guardian' perhaps. :] Fish
Kristta posted Thu, 24 June 2004 at 8:01 AM
droyd posted Thu, 24 June 2004 at 5:14 PM
I really appreciate the input. I'll take all your suggestions and post the render in my gallery when it's done, still need to paint it and that could take a while. I may have already thought of another way to make this image a bit more dynamic even though I am very pleased with it as it is. At this point in time I'm probably leaning towards version 15. Ya never know I could still change it but we'll see what happens! If you read this thread and still want to comment I'll check back over the next few days. Thanks again everybody!