This is not very good.

1/21/2011 12:41:39 AM

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"TAKEEEEEEEEEE ONNNNNNNNNN MEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE"

1/21/2011 12:42:20 AM

^ahaha

1/21/2011 12:45:52 AM

Hmmm, OK. Well, I just started it. Has a long way to go. And it's from a photo reference of actual people.

Anything in particular you don't like about it (aside from it being about 1/6 complete)? Be good to know now so I can fix it before getting everything laid out and start really rendering. It's pastel, so anything there now is really just a place holder for reference as I lay out the rest.

I welcome feedback, it's the first time I've used pastels. Especially when it's complete. I don't think it would be of much use now since it will change quite a bit.

1/21/2011 10:25:55 AM

keep on keepin on duro982

walkmanfades is a meanie

1/21/2011 10:26:29 AM

^^ I can vouch for this man. He's the Bee's Knees!

1/21/2011 12:27:06 PM

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"walkmanfades is a meanie"

That's like, an opinion, man.

I didn't realize it is only 1/6 complete. My bad. I was going to complain about awkward body positions and unappealing subjects. I look forward to seeing your progress.

1/21/2011 1:42:43 PM

so what if it was complete. it'd be like abstract art maaaaaaaaan. you just don't know good arts

1/21/2011 1:43:36 PM

If it was complete, abstract or not, I would complain about awkward body positions and unappealing subjects. I would be displeased, disappointed, uncomfortable, and itchy. But that's just like, my opinion, man.

1/21/2011 1:47:46 PM

i will pay one million dollars for this incomplete piece. but if you work one iota more on it deal is off the table.

1/21/2011 2:09:51 PM

^ see, this guy gets good art

1/21/2011 2:14:13 PM

lol, it took me a second to see that those wispy white lines were a girl...

I thought this dude was blowing artsy chunks over his table.

I kinda like it

1/21/2011 2:14:41 PM

i'll post pictures in my gallery and the "what did you make" lounge thread when it's done (along with the reference photo). but yeah, not close to finished, i haven't even sketched in the chair he's sitting on. --- maybe that's what making it look so awkard? he's sitting in a chair leaning forward. I guess i know that and see it in my head, but maybe it's not obvious in its current state.

I don't necessarily disagree with walkmanfades though - the body positions are a little awkward. although, i don't think they will seem quite as awkward once more is roughed in. But I can't change the body positions or the subjects too much and keep fidelity. It's meant to be a personal momento more than some eye catching piece of art.

1/21/2011 2:15:07 PM

I think you're on to something. The missing chair is really fucking with me.

I look forward to seeing the completed piece. I am a custom knife hoarder and I am considering diversifying my portfolio to include pastels and velvet paintings.

1/21/2011 3:46:32 PM

hmm, have you considered commissioning a custom painting on velvet... perhaps of an ironic death by self-defense knife hoarding? it could help ease you into such diversification and it may make for a great conversation piece!

1/21/2011 4:03:50 PM

1080p

1/21/2011 4:06:39 PM

duro982, you are my new favorite TWWer.

1/21/2011 10:22:00 PM

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"lol, it took me a second to see that those wispy white lines were a girl... I thought this dude was blowing artsy chunks over his table. "

this, I thought it was trippy puke

[Edited on January 21, 2011 at 10:25 PM. Reason : its the dudes posture, thats a throw up stance not a kissy stance]

1/21/2011 10:24:36 PM

Leave it like this man.

I think as it is now, it's a picture of a man losing everything. The faded chalk outline of a girl, his missing seat, and his facing is fading (indicating he's even losing himself).

You could sell this man. It's art.

1/21/2011 10:32:48 PM

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"picture of a man losing everything"

including the shrooms he ate for dinner

1/21/2011 10:36:04 PM

bttt

Any more progress shots?

2/2/2011 11:54:42 AM

haven't worked on it much to be honest. I've been working on other stuff. I'll try to post an updated picture this weekend.

2/2/2011 6:23:32 PM