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[Tex] Erthquake
Hey there
So yeah, saw the guy in the banner and absolutely loved the idea.
Annoyed I hadn't thought of it sooner, really.
So here I am, making myself a new set after a year of not doing any real computer art.
Not really sure what I'm doing or how to do it, kinda just burning and smudging random shit
Er, programs used are GIMP and some random tablet thingy.
Heavily inspired by jusmi's artwork in the banner.
If I don't lose momentum, I plan to make a whole set, joints included, out of this
So yeah, tips and such GREATLY appreciated.
The main thing I wanna do is find out how to make the mouth look more like a mouth, rather than just another assortment of rocks.
I'm thinking just shade behind the "teeth" more, so it stands out further
P.S. My apologies for the seriously derpy expression.
P.P.S Teeth looks mega derpy ingame. God dommot.
So yeah, saw the guy in the banner and absolutely loved the idea.
Annoyed I hadn't thought of it sooner, really.
So here I am, making myself a new set after a year of not doing any real computer art.
Not really sure what I'm doing or how to do it, kinda just burning and smudging random shit
Er, programs used are GIMP and some random tablet thingy.
Heavily inspired by jusmi's artwork in the banner.
If I don't lose momentum, I plan to make a whole set, joints included, out of this
So yeah, tips and such GREATLY appreciated.
The main thing I wanna do is find out how to make the mouth look more like a mouth, rather than just another assortment of rocks.
I'm thinking just shade behind the "teeth" more, so it stands out further
P.S. My apologies for the seriously derpy expression.
P.P.S Teeth looks mega derpy ingame. God dommot.
Last edited by Erth; Mar 19, 2013 at 10:10 PM.
She/They
Yeah, I only don't like erthtkv2 because of the mod's name. Make it "tkv2," and the mod will instantly become more popular. This is a valid reason as the name of the mod is still an important feature that no one seems to have yet discussed.
Yeah, I only don't like erthtkv2 because of the mod's name. Make it "tkv2," and the mod will instantly become more popular. This is a valid reason as the name of the mod is still an important feature that no one seems to have yet discussed.
Originally Posted by boStaff
jusmi will be flattered
make some lava in between the cracks in the mouth to eccentuate the teeth and for the love of god antialias that shit
yeah, I was thnking about doing that actually. Just falling around the outside of the teeth.
Oh, also, how2anti-alias
/me feels like a noob all over again
Originally Posted by jusmi
You're def on the right track. But i'm not gonna lie, i cheated a bit. I started off but painting in grayscale (just black and white) an continously added photo textures and painted over them.
;~;
Originally Posted by jusmi
The best way to create convincing craggy rock is to add depth, if you have a darker color set below a lighter color in a triangle shape, it will look a bit like a rock protruding fro ma cluster of rocks. Simple shapes is what it's about, and overlaying rocky textures for extra detail. Just remember to paint over them.
i see what you mean about the triangles.
I sort of did that on a few of the shapes, and in all honesty I'm pretty stoked with the way it all turned out considering my lack of experience.
I'll try the high contrast thing, that's what NotNoob said too.
So yeah, I'll post some more later ;p
She/They
Yeah, I only don't like erthtkv2 because of the mod's name. Make it "tkv2," and the mod will instantly become more popular. This is a valid reason as the name of the mod is still an important feature that no one seems to have yet discussed.
Yeah, I only don't like erthtkv2 because of the mod's name. Make it "tkv2," and the mod will instantly become more popular. This is a valid reason as the name of the mod is still an important feature that no one seems to have yet discussed.
Ah I see what you mean.
So would I go about doing that by making the brown slightly transparent (colourify to alpha im guessing?) then putting a rock texture on the layer below?
With painting over, is that just to highlight the darker bits or to completely replace the rocky texture?
EDIT: Ninja'd by Bendy
Hmmmm, I can definitely see what you mean, although unsure how I would go about it.
Airbrushing would be my first guess?
yeah, I started to notice that once I'd started... :c
Once it's all done in terms of knowing where all my light is, I'll add in the colours, most definitely
Can see where you're coming from there - I'd put that down to the fact I've got no idea what I'm doing.
I'll see what I can do with the eraser on some of the other fragments :P
Not 100% sure what you meant by the bracketed bit
I really wanted to have a protruding mouth but as I continued it just seemed to blend in...
I'll try giving it a once over, making it lighter. o7
That was my exact thinking, but then I had some ideas about how to spice it up.
I was thinking more along the lines of having it, for lack of a better term, like a Volcano Demon.
With joints, I'll be able to kinda fade out the rock fragments and have the arms as lava or fire with rock fists.
It's hard to explain, I can try and do a sketch of it tomorrow perhaps.
Yeah, that was the plan :P
Cheers for the fast response and tips guys, I really appreciate it
So would I go about doing that by making the brown slightly transparent (colourify to alpha im guessing?) then putting a rock texture on the layer below?
With painting over, is that just to highlight the darker bits or to completely replace the rocky texture?
EDIT: Ninja'd by Bendy
Originally Posted by BenDover
loving it sofar
try not to keep such clean lines around the edges and eyes, dirty them up a bit (dirty them up, not smudge) will also help with the choppiness that bostaff mentioned
Hmmmm, I can definitely see what you mean, although unsure how I would go about it.
Airbrushing would be my first guess?
Originally Posted by BenDover
i wouldnt have used whiter shades to create the light, those lava eyes are just begging to have some orange/red highlights around the face
yeah, I started to notice that once I'd started... :c
Once it's all done in terms of knowing where all my light is, I'll add in the colours, most definitely
Originally Posted by BenDover
the smudging on the highlights is a bit blatant, would attack the edges of the highlights with a soft eraser just to make the change a little more gradual
perhaps lower the opacity on them a little, can [pop those orange highlights i mentioned behind the whitish highlights], the colours will pop nicely with that lower opacity.
Can see where you're coming from there - I'd put that down to the fact I've got no idea what I'm doing.
I'll see what I can do with the eraser on some of the other fragments :P
Not 100% sure what you meant by the bracketed bit
Originally Posted by BenDover
i like the idea for the teeth, would have liked to see that become a focal point rather than having it blend in with the rest of the head. try changing up to a slightly lighter colour palette for that area specifically, helps to create a little more depth/helps differentiate between whats in front and whats behind.
I really wanted to have a protruding mouth but as I continued it just seemed to blend in...
I'll try giving it a once over, making it lighter. o7
Originally Posted by BenDover
the design for the rest of the texture looks like it will get crap boring as you work on the rest of it, try spice it up with some inset pieces and a noticable ridge going over the side of the head
That was my exact thinking, but then I had some ideas about how to spice it up.
I was thinking more along the lines of having it, for lack of a better term, like a Volcano Demon.
With joints, I'll be able to kinda fade out the rock fragments and have the arms as lava or fire with rock fists.
It's hard to explain, I can try and do a sketch of it tomorrow perhaps.
Originally Posted by BenDover
i do suggest limiting the highlights on the lower sections of the head, and maximising it on the top sections, keep the lighting somewhat realistic, rather than attacking each tile with the same approach.
not sure if thats what you'd planned for it, seeing as just the face has been completed
Yeah, that was the plan :P
Cheers for the fast response and tips guys, I really appreciate it
Last edited by Erth; Mar 19, 2013 at 11:25 PM.
Reason: spelling etc
She/They
Yeah, I only don't like erthtkv2 because of the mod's name. Make it "tkv2," and the mod will instantly become more popular. This is a valid reason as the name of the mod is still an important feature that no one seems to have yet discussed.
Yeah, I only don't like erthtkv2 because of the mod's name. Make it "tkv2," and the mod will instantly become more popular. This is a valid reason as the name of the mod is still an important feature that no one seems to have yet discussed.
the color does not seem to color of stone or rock, remember that the ton of red banner of the forum is just a reflection of lava around them, it would be better to use tonz of gray, I think it would be more realistic.
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Originally Posted by riszy
Erth, it looks great! I'm just starting on texturing and, let's keep it 100 i suck, badly, but isn't that how everyone starts? anyway, back to topic, would you mind if i used this as an example
Heh, cheers.
Yeah, I guess pratcice is the only way to get better.
Er, sure, why not.
Originally Posted by Kauds
the color does not seem to color of stone or rock, remember that the ton of red banner of the forum is just a reflection of lava around them, it would be better to use tonz of gray, I think it would be more realistic.
I thought about doing grey rocks but it just seemed too bland and... bleeeuuurrrggghhhh
The newer "magma" colour seemed much more appropriate.
Not trying to make it hugely realistic, so much as just a bit different.
Oh also
PROGRESS (kinda)
edit1
Made the teeth lighter, made a darker chin and bottom area
Can definitely see where I need to "dirty" the lines, just below the teeth looks horrendous :U
EDIT:
edit2
Used the airbrush to "dirty" up some of the edges and I think it kinda worked
Last edited by Erth; Mar 20, 2013 at 01:58 AM.
She/They
Yeah, I only don't like erthtkv2 because of the mod's name. Make it "tkv2," and the mod will instantly become more popular. This is a valid reason as the name of the mod is still an important feature that no one seems to have yet discussed.
Yeah, I only don't like erthtkv2 because of the mod's name. Make it "tkv2," and the mod will instantly become more popular. This is a valid reason as the name of the mod is still an important feature that no one seems to have yet discussed.
