"Son of Skyrim" Fanart

Post » Sun Aug 22, 2010 5:56 pm

That's something. Looks top notch.
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Post » Sun Aug 22, 2010 7:24 pm

Looks like a proper king among men, that guy there.
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Post » Sun Aug 22, 2010 8:43 pm

Are you sure he's not an Imperial? Maybe Nord/Imperial eh? But seriously, you should do more of the other races, this is fantastic.
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Post » Mon Aug 23, 2010 3:36 am

Thank you all! I never expected so much feedback, and most of it is so nice, too!

Very nice work bud. I like the color range you are using although you might want to saturate some in very limites areas to pop your image more and accent the composition. The lighting on the character definitely seems odd to me considering the source. You have what looks like the main light source coming from between the mountains yet there seems to be another very strong light source coming from over head. Seems off to me. Last thing that seems odd to me is the pose, more specifically the finger pointing off is not as dynamic as it could be. Anyway in spite of my feedback its still a very strong piece of work.. Hope that is helpful, keep it up :)


Wow, thank you! Feedback from an actual character artist :woot: I know that lighting is not one of my strengths, I always struggle with it. The lighting makes no sense here, I have to admit. Most of the times I go with "what looks cool" instead of "what is right" - what is really dumb.
The pose is also something I did tinker on for a long time, I had no 1 on 1 reference for it and drawing human anatomy is another thing I do not have much training in right now. Thank you for taking your time to point that out, it really means a lot to me! :)

See, I'm 100% self trained, and just started about 2 years ago. I don't have this "natural talent" - every picture I do is a struggle for me. And feedback from a professional like you (and all you other guys here :)) really is the pay-off and helps me to get better.
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Post » Sun Aug 22, 2010 8:46 pm

Thank you all! I never expected so much feedback, and most of it is so nice, too!



Wow, thank you! Feedback from an actual character artist :woot: I know that lighting is not one of my strengths, I always struggle with it. The lighting makes no sense here, I have to admit. Most of the times I go with "what looks cool" instead of "what is right" - what is really dumb.
The pose is also something I did tinker on for a long time, I had no 1 on 1 reference for it and drawing human anatomy is another thing I do not have much training in right now. Thank you for taking your time to point that out, it really means a lot to me! :)

See, I'm 100% self trained, and just started about 2 years ago. I don't have this "natural talent" - every picture I do is a struggle for me. And feedback from a professional like you (and all you other guys here :)) really is the pay-off and helps me to get better.


Do you mind if I use the pic as my avatar?

More to come?
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Post » Sun Aug 22, 2010 10:47 pm

Is there more to come?
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Post » Sun Aug 22, 2010 2:12 pm

That is AMAZING. How long did it take?


I would guess about 100 hours. I did paint for almost 3 months on this!


Is there more to come?


You betcha! :) But since this kinda stuff is a hobby, it will take it's sweet time. ;)
I don't know what to paint next, though. Maybe some of you got a nice idea?
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Post » Sun Aug 22, 2010 5:25 pm

You betcha! :) But since this kinda stuff is a hobby, it will take it's sweet time. ;)
I don't know what to paint next, though. Maybe some of you got a nice idea?

A dragon with a mountainous backdrop! Like the closing scene of the trailer, but with a closer view of a dragon.
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Post » Mon Aug 23, 2010 5:45 am

why would you use paint when there is photoshop around

Its a lot more fun, and more personal.
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Post » Sun Aug 22, 2010 11:40 pm

See, I'm 100% self trained, and just started about 2 years ago. I don't have this "natural talent" - every picture I do is a struggle for me. And feedback from a professional like you (and all you other guys here :)) really is the pay-off and helps me to get better.


My favorite artists are the ones who have to work their asses off. Not some one who is just born with it.
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Post » Mon Aug 23, 2010 5:56 am

You betcha! :) But since this kinda stuff is a hobby, it will take it's sweet time. ;)
I don't know what to paint next, though. Maybe some of you got a nice idea?


I think it would be sweet for a background of the volcanic tundra. May be with dragons as well.
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Post » Sun Aug 22, 2010 8:55 pm

My favorite artists are the ones who have to work their asses off. Not some one who is just born with it.


Everyone has to work their ass off at it no matter how talented. No matter how talented one is, most people start out crappy, and I would argue that this artist is extremely talented just based on the fact, according to him, that it only took him two years to reach this level. Some do it their entire lives and never reach this level.
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Post » Mon Aug 23, 2010 3:23 am

Very nice work bud. I like the color range you are using although you might want to saturate some in very limites areas to pop your image more and accent the composition. The lighting on the character definitely seems odd to me considering the source. You have what looks like the main light source coming from between the mountains yet there seems to be another very strong light source coming from over head. Seems off to me. Last thing that seems odd to me is the pose, more specifically the finger pointing off is not as dynamic as it could be. Anyway in spite of my feedback its still a very strong piece of work.. Hope that is helpful, keep it up :)
About the Finger... I wondered if it wasn't a reference to Techno-Viking.

As for the light... It is odd around the bicep, cape and helmet; There should be a shadow in there somewhere, and there is not. Also the left leg would seem to need shading, tucked back inside the cape. On the whole, I don't think it matters... This would sell at a Sci-Fi convention art auction.

** @Kaio: Nice work. Reminds me little bit of Elmore.
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Post » Sun Aug 22, 2010 9:42 pm

thats extremely good in my opinion.
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Post » Sun Aug 22, 2010 5:56 pm

Everyone has to work their ass off at it no matter how talented. No matter how talented one is, most people start out crappy, and I would argue that this artist is extremely talented just based on the fact, according to him, that it only took him two years to reach this level. Some do it their entire lives and never reach this level.

Well they have to work their asses off even harder. :rolleyes:
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Post » Sun Aug 22, 2010 9:49 pm

About the Finger... I wondered if it wasn't a reference to Techno-Viking.As for the light... It is odd around the bicep, cape and helmet; There should be a shadow in there somewhere, and there is not. Also the left leg would seem to need shading, tucked back inside the cape. On the whole, I don't think it matters... This would sell at a Sci-Fi convention art auction.** @Kaio: Nice work. Reminds me little bit of Elmore.


Haha, yes. The finger was totally an homage to Techno-Viking. I was thinking about the most bad-a$$ pose, and this naturally came to my mind.
And there are goofs all around this picture, thank you for pointing out a few. One day I'll go back and try to sort them out, but right now I need to work on something new, after seeing this picture for too long :D.

Oh, and if you are refering to Larry Elmore: What a compliment! I think I'll never be able to reach that guys level. But that's ok, he's a legend. :)
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Post » Sun Aug 22, 2010 2:05 pm

Well they have to work their asses off even harder. :rolleyes:


Not necessarily :rolleyes: , because no matter how good you are, it's an incredibly complex craft no matter your skill level. I speak from experience, but I understand you were just trying to pay him a compliment.... :foodndrink:
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Post » Sun Aug 22, 2010 5:07 pm

That looks like utter [censored].

Go away.







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Post » Mon Aug 23, 2010 4:20 am

That looks like utter [censored].

Go away.







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Post » Sun Aug 22, 2010 8:07 pm

I speak from experience, but I understand you were just trying to pay him a compliment.... :foodndrink:

Yup, lets leave it at that. :)
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Post » Sun Aug 22, 2010 11:11 pm

That looks like utter [censored].

Go away.







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Post » Mon Aug 23, 2010 2:36 am

your pretty good, but remember there is always someone better and younger
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Post » Mon Aug 23, 2010 3:48 am

+1 internets to you.
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Post » Sun Aug 22, 2010 3:47 pm

Looks absolutely horrible aweomfulnessly.

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Post » Sun Aug 22, 2010 9:20 pm

Great stuff!
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