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samuelksamuelk The Unstoppable Mr. 'K'
in Babylon 5
I did this back in (I think) 1997... and I've looked at is so much that I've become jaded, and can't figure out if there's anything wrong with it.

Opinions?

[img]http://members.theglobe.com/samuelk/GKAR.JPG[/img]

[url="http://members.theglobe.com/samuelk/GKAR.JPG"]http://members.theglobe.com/samuelk/GKAR.JPG[/url]

Comments

  • lurker brownlurker brown Trainee
    It looks awesome! Wish I had your talent!
  • samuelksamuelk The Unstoppable Mr. 'K'
    So do I. LOL...I don't know if I could draw that again. [img]http://216.15.145.59/mainforums/smile.gif[/img]
  • Lord QDaanLord QDaan Ranger
    As i say to many people, you have at least twice my talent BUT

    G'Kar looks like he's been missing food for a while and has had a solid bonk on the head.

    Your skecting shading technique is ALMOST perfect, give it time to develop
  • Warleader D'RenWarleader D'Ren Ranger
    that is one depressed G'Kar!

    but on serious note, that is one awesome piece of artwork, totally eclipses mine, good job! [img]http://216.15.145.59/mainforums/smile.gif[/img]
  • samuelksamuelk The Unstoppable Mr. 'K'
    G'Kar has been in plenty of situtations to look malnourished. [img]http://216.15.145.59/mainforums/biggrin.gif[/img]

    And yeah, I drew him in a .... contemplative mood. hehe
  • Warleader D'RenWarleader D'Ren Ranger
    how about a pic of terrified centauri [img]http://216.15.145.59/mainforums/smile.gif[/img]
  • MageWolfMageWolf Ranger
    BRILL! That's so totally pucker! It does look a little like someone laid a crowbar over the top of his head, and having some lips might have been nice, but it's great [img]http://216.15.145.59/mainforums/smile.gif[/img] You can instantly tell who it is.
  • socratessocrates Ranger
    That's one ugly Delenn!!! [img]http://216.15.145.59/mainforums/smile.gif[/img]

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  • Shuup NickShuup Nick Ranger
    Top notch pic!! [img]http://216.15.145.59/mainforums/smile.gif[/img]
    Did you draw it straight from memory, or did you have a similar picture beside you to help you get it right. I don't think you traced it.
    Still, either way it's a fantastic pic! [img]http://216.15.145.59/mainforums/smile.gif[/img]

    Cherio.

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  • MageWolfMageWolf Ranger
    [quote]Originally posted by socrates:
    [b]That's one ugly Delenn!!! [img]http://216.15.145.59/mainforums/smile.gif[/img]

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    ROFL!!!!!!!
  • Falcon1Falcon1 Elite Ranger
    Wow! Thats a fantastic sketch. Its so accurate. It would be cool if you could get him to sign it. I'd bet even Andreaus K would be impressed!

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  • The MercifulThe Merciful Earthforce Officer
    [quote]Originally posted by samuelk:
    [b]and can't figure out if there's anything wrong with it.[/b][/quote]
    I, as the others, am green with envy, but if you want to know what's wrong, I'd say the face appears slightly malfermed and asymmetrical. The nose is a bit strange and the eyes aren't quite in the line. His right eye is sigificantly lower and more "tired" than the left.

    You have anything more resent?

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  • Data CrystalData Crystal Pencil Artist
    Yep, the right eye is a bit too "deep". You'd have to "move" it a bit more southeast to do the trick. Plus the head looks like it's been given the bat one time too many.

    That's one of my usual problems too when I draw; you think you're doing an excellent job, but when you sleep over it and look at it the next day, you'll notice a heapload of "those errors you could NEVER make".

    Most recent example; I worked on a 0.5 lead pencil & Studio pencil black & white drawing for 3-odd weeks, and sent it to a drawing competition to a gaming mag. It looked terrific at the time I sent it, but now when I look at a photocopy of it, kinda' makes me wish I hadn't sent it.
    "What?!? I didn't shade that log! The guy's left leg is thinner than the right one! WTF was I thinking!?!? And so on..., you probably know what I'm talking about. [img]http://216.15.145.59/mainforums/rolleyes.gif[/img]

    It's just WAY too easy to become immune to your own errors from time to time.

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  • samuelksamuelk The Unstoppable Mr. 'K'
    Thanks for the responses, guys.

    I dunno about the lump head, though... Andreas' makeup was a lot more exaggerated in the earlier seasons (which was when I drew this one)... looks ok comparing it to the G'kar bust that I have.
  • SanfamSanfam I like clocks.
    Great drawing [img]http://216.15.145.59/mainforums/smile.gif[/img]
    And yes, it seems his makeup was toned down with time. It's all good, though [img]http://216.15.145.59/mainforums/smile.gif[/img]
    Data crystal is also quite correct. I happen to discover way too many issues when I examine some of the stuff I do with time. It's irritating, but it helps solve many problems [img]http://216.15.145.59/mainforums/smile.gif[/img]
  • Data CrystalData Crystal Pencil Artist
    You know, there's one little thing more about G'kar's face: The proportions of his face below the nose seem a bit out of focus. It's like the distance between his nostrils and his mouth is a bit too long. It's almost like he's eating something... which could explain the expression.

    Only at FirstOnes [i][b] G'Kar eats spoo for the first time [/b][/i]

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  • MelkorMelkor Elite Ranger
    Looks rather good. Could only spot one things that is not "right". That is, it looks like poor G'kar took a crowbar upside his head. Other than that it's pretty damn good. now if only I could draw like that.
  • samuelksamuelk The Unstoppable Mr. 'K'
    I think the area around the mouth is probably the "worst" part of the drawing. I still stand by my idea that the head is not overly lumpy (based on G'Kar's old makeup)...

    Thanks for the input, guys.
  • PrimarchPrimarch Ranger
    Very cool [img]http://216.15.145.59/mainforums/smile.gif[/img]

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  • JohnDJohnD Ranger
    [quote]Originally posted by samuelk:
    [b]Opinions?[/b][/quote]

    I wish I had a tenth of your talent. My only negative observations are that the cheekbones seem to jut out a bit much and there's something odd about the back left side of the head. Incredible, though.
  • MessiahMessiah Failed Experiment
    It's a very good drawing, the only reason I haven't posted here before is because I couldn't see anything to comment on...

    Post more if you want to, it's always cool to see what people are up to.

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  • Data CrystalData Crystal Pencil Artist
    [quote]Originally posted by Data Crystal:
    [b]--Most recent example; I worked on a 0.5 lead pencil & Studio pencil black & white drawing for 3-odd weeks, and sent it to a drawing competition to a gaming mag. It looked terrific at the time I sent it, but now when I look at a photocopy of it, kinda' makes me wish I hadn't sent it[/b][/quote]

    Hmm... allow me to take that back. Something just dropped in from my letterbox which appears to be the grand prize... [img]http://216.15.145.59/mainforums/rolleyes.gif[/img]


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