That's some pretty nice work xD

That would be so awesome, that's half the reason I started doing this here. Thanks! Hmm, not really. I took a drawing class when I was in high school, but I just graduated last spring. I more recently took a Japanese class in manga, but it was very short. What happened was, when I was little, I decided I liked to draw dragons. So I started drawing every day... it's really just practice. Let me tell you that there are no 'naturals', because I svcked horrible when I was little. I am still often disappointed with myself, but I've been really proud of these pieces.

Is it bad when i try too draw and the kindergartners start giving me advice on how too stay inside the lines?

hi can i possibly get a khajiit with eyebrows arched in an angry/ evil glare, mouth open to show sharp teeth, w headband and wild hair?? youll be really cool much repect you pull this off. btw keep up the good work! id be surprised if you didnt do this fr a living

Nope. It means you are better than toddlers. If you keep practicing you will be better than kindergartners, and keep practicing and you will be better than me (lol... not that I'm that good. >.>). I believe in you! (corny) ;D


Sure! What color of fur/markings would you like? Also, what gender is it? Do they have a name?
Lol, be surprised, I don't do this for a living; I've never actually been paid for my artwork before. Not because I just suddenly got better, I could just never get into a good open door or opportunity (note: DeviantArt is a good place for reference, not opportunity.)

But... oh man, I would jump at the chance of working at Bethesda... that would be amazing...

Lol at least one person believes in me. I'm thinkin i'll start a petition to get you into Bethesda on condition that you give me insider info lol.

its a male.. dark circles under the eyes cuz hes really evil and blood thirsty...only decent pic for reference is this http://www.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://th02.deviantart.net/fs71/150/f/2010/051/a/9/Tosh_Raka_by_Revenant_art.png&imgrefurl=http://revenant-art.deviantart.com/art/Tosh-Raka-154771379&h=150&w=115&sz=4&tbnid=4QWEBl-lzOT3QM:&tbnh=96&tbnw=74&prev=/search%3Fq%3Dtosh%2Braka%26tbm%3Disch%26tbo%3Du&zoom=1&q=tosh+raka&hl=en&usg=__ypSOMcoFyhH071VYq23CuZZipMs=&sa=X&ei=cg6VTvXIBIL30gG2zPjTBw&ved=0CCoQ9QEwBQ

hard work pays off in the end. i know youll go very far just dont ever give up!

Thanks! I like your icon! Glowing eyes ftw!

Huh..? Man, you're just about giving me a heart attack... I don't know if I can even think of myself as worthy to get into Bethesda... I would LOVE to and I believe with hard work I will be able to get in... but they're just so amazing! Not just anyone gets to work there...

You should try posting your work for other artists to help you refine it. You're not ready to be paid yet for drawing, I think you're letting the praise of people who can't draw a stick figure go to your head.

I meant to say be careful of letting the praise go to your head.

Ashlander types. I'll look for some and edit my old post with them. If i cannot find some I like i will leave it up to you.

Alright, thanks!

Oh man... thanks so much guys! I've never had anyone give me so much support... I love you guys. :,)

Yes, I have it on DeviantArt also, to get critiques. I don't believe I'm ready for Bethesda (but if they think I am, I will totally take that!), but if I try my hardest I think I am ready to make money for it.

Lol, it's okay. It might not look like it, because I don't want to look self-pitying or anything, but I don't really think I'm that great. I just want to give people a nice gift to cheer them up and help pass the time till the game comes out. It makes me so happy when people like my work, too.
Not to mention it's great practice, because I am determined to become a concept artist for Bethesda someday. And I'm trying to make a manga. So, practice makes perfect!

Alright, thanks.

Pfffffshaw don't listen too the bitter jealous people you are awesome lots of detail really fine work your stuff looks better then some of the artwork from previous games i can tell you that.

No, he's right. It is important to stay down-to-earth, and realize your mistakes. How else can you get better, if you don't try to fix them?

But thanks. Yeah, I know, but really only because I'm using reference. And I'm sure the concept art for the games was much better, it was graphical limitations that made it look like that.

oh btw its nbd but i see you asked the name.... Khal'Drogo Dar'Raka

@ The Khajiit Khal'Drogo

Epic name.

@ TyromeBankson

I'm sorry, I don't get the reference... but then, you didn't offer a fishy stick.
http://images.uesp.net/c/c4/Fishystick.jpg

Can you make me a drawing of my character?

Updated my original post with details. Looking forward to what it becomes.

I am not sure how to put any of this without sounding completely rude and I am going to do my best. Please understand that if there is anything that comes across as mean or rude it isn't an attempt to belittle or demean. I don't think that these sketches are worth anything, at least you shouldn't charge for them. I am an artist myself and I don't charge for my art. I do it for the love of it all. I just don't see it fair to charge for 5 minute sketches. Do I think you can improve? Sure, we all can.. myself included. I mean, I am my own worst critic. I had people on the forums telling me I should work for Bethesda and while I appreciated the compliment it was embarrassing. I know I am not good enough for that sort of work yet. That takes a LOT of dedication and hard work. But being an artist it feels like you are cheapening art by selling it in the manner that you are. I have posted my art on the boards a few times now and I have never told other people "I will draw or paint your character for you" because I feel that if someone thinks I am that good they would ask me themselves. I dunno, there's a bit of dignity involved in commissions. Again, keep drawing and keep practicing but I just don't think that these are worthy of anyone's money. You will get there some day just keep practicing and don't give up! I know, this sounds brutal and blunt but as an artist you are going to have to learn how to take critiques and still keep your confidence. The other day I posted my recent painting on facebook and my aunt said "Looks good" and that was it. So my cousin posted her art and my aunt flipped out posting "PLEASE SOMEONE HELP MY NIECE FIND EXPOSURE SHE IS SO TALENTED!" and at first it hurt my feelings. But here's the thing, she just doesn't understand or appreciate fantasy art. Not everyone is going to understand or appreciate your art and you are going to get disappointing responses.. just.... DONT... QUIT!

How can you say what is worth what? I would pay for a sketch of my character. The OP is the only one who has offered to do it. good for him! If you are talented enough to sketch my character and for free, plz do.

High Elf
Tall, Black hair.
neutral good face.

Thanks!

Wow some of you people... just wow.

I myself am an artist? If you want to spend money then nobody is telling you that you can't. i just think that if you charge money for art you should spend time on it otherwise it feels like you just want a quick easy buck. That was my point. Also, advertising commissions on the forum board doesn't seem proper etiquette. You advertise your art and then if people are interested they can either ask or check your deviantart page to see if you accept commissions.

edit: also, don't confuse honest critique with cruelty. Every artist knows there is a difference so if you get offended by what I say then take a step back, take a deep breath and realize that there is a difference.

Dude there is no issues with anyone offering commission for someone doing work such as this. No matter how you want to word it, get over yourself.

Also I edited my original request post.

haha get over myself? Did you read anything I had written about how I myself don't feel like I am good enough yet to charge? You are taking this to a personal level whereas I was offering a critique to another artist. Did you also not read the other part where I stated that there is a difference between insulting cruelty and artistic critiques? I have not nor will I make this personal but I can get a mod to come in.