Dob's Ill art - Tilted Forum Project Discussion Community

dobster · 03-30-2005, 06:53 PM

Been away drawing on illustrator for weeks. Sorry for not participating for ages. This is the sort of stuff I'm doing.

Let me know whatcha think.

dobster · 03-30-2005, 06:54 PM

The same, but photoshopped a wee bit

Which is best?

spindles · 03-30-2005, 07:02 PM

I prefer the fuzziness of the second one. I think it makes it look more realistic.

dobster · 03-30-2005, 07:13 PM

Cheers, Spindles. Its from a photo. Here's the link:
http://www.retro-centre.co.uk/images.../Lava_Lamp.jpg

Rdr4evr · 03-30-2005, 07:17 PM

That is damn impressive for Illustrator if you ask me, and I prefer the first one. I really need to open up that program; I have forgotten everything about it because I basically only use Photoshop for everything, even logos and such other things where vector would be necessary, I simply don’t enjoy using it. I really like your lava lamp though, the reflections are impressive and it looked 3d at first glance, your use of the gradient is really nice too.

clavus · 03-30-2005, 07:57 PM

I like the first one best. Great job on the metalic base.

dobster · 03-31-2005, 12:20 AM

Thank you guys. Done a bit more to it, now.

FngKestrel · 03-31-2005, 12:22 AM

Looks good dobster!

doodlebird · 03-31-2005, 12:24 AM

DAMN!!! i've been using Illustrator for 10 years (that's hard for me to believe) and i'm no where near you're level of realism. in fact, i've never even tried. i just stick with the basic flat colors. nice work, dob. can't wait to see what's next.

dobster · 03-31-2005, 12:31 AM

Thank you all again!! (missed it in here...sigh...)

Mister Coaster · 04-02-2005, 09:10 AM

Quite impressive. What input tools do you use?

dobster · 04-02-2005, 09:35 AM

oh no, don't get technical!! Uhm, a mouse? Sorry dude, i'm an amateur, really, is that what you meant?

Mister Coaster · 04-02-2005, 10:19 AM

Yeah, that's what I meant. Some people use light pens and drawing tablets. The fact that you use a mouse makes it that much more impressive. I also use a mouse for my illustrator stuff. I should post some of my stuff. If my free host is still alive I'll do that.

bernadette · 04-02-2005, 11:33 AM

your artwork doesn't look much different than the photograph!
good job, ace.

dobster · 04-04-2005, 09:50 AM

'hank you Bernadette and Mister Coaster. Phew! All this encouragement!

Nancy · 04-20-2005, 03:10 AM

Dobster!

That lava lamp is amazing! You must show me how you did the gold-like effect!

dobster · 04-25-2005, 06:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Nancy

Dobster!

That lava lamp is amazing! You must show me how you did the gold-like effect!

Fanks Nance!

I'd definately help you with that effect. It's dead easy if you like doing the detailed stuff.

kramus · 04-25-2005, 07:12 PM

Beauty job dobster. Well worth your time. I envy the skill.

dobster · 04-25-2005, 07:21 PM

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Originally Posted by kramus

Beauty job dobster. Well worth your time. I envy the skill.

Hey cheers, K!

gallopingwanker · 04-25-2005, 11:41 PM

ever since i saw the cassette player, it's just not the same..

dobster · 04-26-2005, 10:06 AM

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Originally Posted by gallopingwanker

ever since i saw the cassette player, it's just not the same..

Hey watcha mean, GW?

cellophanedeity · 04-26-2005, 12:45 PM

When I looked at the pic before reading, I thought you just took a photo. I like the second a bit better, I think.

I am impressed to death.

dobster · 04-29-2005, 10:20 AM

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Originally Posted by cellophanedeity

When I looked at the pic before reading, I thought you just took a photo. I like the second a bit better, I think.

I am impressed to death.

You be too kind! fanks

inhalo · 05-03-2005, 05:49 AM

Not too shabby. I would suggest working on the color and light in the wall and floor. The lamp itself is very cohesive but the rest makes me want to look away after a quick view. A dramatic and darker wall color might keep the viewers attention on the lamp more. Good work though!

dobster · 05-03-2005, 01:09 PM

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Originally Posted by inhalo

Not too shabby. I would suggest working on the color and light in the wall and floor. The lamp itself is very cohesive but the rest makes me want to look away after a quick view. A dramatic and darker wall color might keep the viewers attention on the lamp more. Good work though!

Thanks inhalo! An interesting take. Hadn't even thought of adjusting the wall colour. Will happily fiddle. Letcha know when its done.

majik_6 · 05-03-2005, 11:05 PM

That's really nice! I've only been working in illustrator for a few months, but I'm really liking what you're doing and it's inspired me to get back into it! (I've been doing Photoshop exclusively for the past month)

gallopingwanker · 05-06-2005, 01:26 PM

it's well done and everything, but it's not as impressive as the cassette player, being that it doesn't take as much attention to detail, and precision, but it's good, don't get me wrong

dobster · 05-07-2005, 03:40 AM

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Originally Posted by gallopingwanker

it's well done and everything, but it's not as impressive as the cassette player, being that it doesn't take as much attention to detail, and precision, but it's good, don't get me wrong

Oh I get you. Yeah its almost possible to consider it a different style in that regard. However, the way it will be displayed will be as a moving gif, with some bubble action which will give it more body. And as suggested by Inhalo, the background will be different aswell. Cheers bro

03-30-2005, 06:53 PM	#1 (permalink)
dobster Insane Location: South London, UK	Dob's Ill art Been away drawing on illustrator for weeks. Sorry for not participating for ages. This is the sort of stuff I'm doing. Let me know whatcha think. __________________ sig-na-ture 1. One's name as written by oneself. 2. The act of signing one's name. 3. A distinctive mark, characteristic, or sound indicating identity.

03-30-2005, 06:54 PM	#2 (permalink)
dobster Insane Location: South London, UK	The same, but photoshopped a wee bit Which is best? __________________ sig-na-ture 1. One's name as written by oneself. 2. The act of signing one's name. 3. A distinctive mark, characteristic, or sound indicating identity.

03-30-2005, 07:02 PM	#3 (permalink)
spindles Mine is an evil laugh Location: Sydney, Australia	I prefer the fuzziness of the second one. I think it makes it look more realistic. __________________ who hid my keyboard's PANIC button?

03-30-2005, 07:13 PM	#4 (permalink)
dobster Insane Location: South London, UK	Cheers, Spindles. Its from a photo. Here's the link: http://www.retro-centre.co.uk/images.../Lava_Lamp.jpg __________________ sig-na-ture 1. One's name as written by oneself. 2. The act of signing one's name. 3. A distinctive mark, characteristic, or sound indicating identity.

03-30-2005, 07:17 PM	#5 (permalink)
Rdr4evr Banned	That is damn impressive for Illustrator if you ask me, and I prefer the first one. I really need to open up that program; I have forgotten everything about it because I basically only use Photoshop for everything, even logos and such other things where vector would be necessary, I simply don’t enjoy using it. I really like your lava lamp though, the reflections are impressive and it looked 3d at first glance, your use of the gradient is really nice too. Last edited by Rdr4evr; 03-30-2005 at 07:20 PM..

03-30-2005, 07:57 PM	#6 (permalink)
clavus pow! Location: NorCal	I like the first one best. Great job on the metalic base. __________________ Ass, gas or grass. Nobody rides for free.

03-31-2005, 12:20 AM	#7 (permalink)
dobster Insane Location: South London, UK	Thank you guys. Done a bit more to it, now. __________________ sig-na-ture 1. One's name as written by oneself. 2. The act of signing one's name. 3. A distinctive mark, characteristic, or sound indicating identity.

03-31-2005, 12:22 AM	#8 (permalink)
FngKestrel Junkie	Looks good dobster!

03-31-2005, 12:24 AM	#9 (permalink)
doodlebird pío pío Location: on a branch about to break	DAMN!!! i've been using Illustrator for 10 years (that's hard for me to believe) and i'm no where near you're level of realism. in fact, i've never even tried. i just stick with the basic flat colors. nice work, dob. can't wait to see what's next.

03-31-2005, 12:31 AM	#10 (permalink)
dobster Insane Location: South London, UK	Thank you all again!! (missed it in here...sigh...) __________________ sig-na-ture 1. One's name as written by oneself. 2. The act of signing one's name. 3. A distinctive mark, characteristic, or sound indicating identity.

04-02-2005, 09:10 AM	#11 (permalink)
Mister Coaster Big & Brassy Location: The "Canyon"	Quite impressive. What input tools do you use? __________________ If you have any poo... fling it NOW!

04-02-2005, 09:35 AM	#12 (permalink)
dobster Insane Location: South London, UK	oh no, don't get technical!! Uhm, a mouse? Sorry dude, i'm an amateur, really, is that what you meant? __________________ sig-na-ture 1. One's name as written by oneself. 2. The act of signing one's name. 3. A distinctive mark, characteristic, or sound indicating identity.

04-02-2005, 10:19 AM	#13 (permalink)
Mister Coaster Big & Brassy Location: The "Canyon"	Yeah, that's what I meant. Some people use light pens and drawing tablets. The fact that you use a mouse makes it that much more impressive. I also use a mouse for my illustrator stuff. I should post some of my stuff. If my free host is still alive I'll do that. __________________ If you have any poo... fling it NOW!

04-02-2005, 11:33 AM	#14 (permalink)
bernadette ::::::::::::::::::::::::: :. Location: this ain't kansas, toto	your artwork doesn't look much different than the photograph! good job, ace. __________________ .:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.

04-04-2005, 09:50 AM	#15 (permalink)
dobster Insane Location: South London, UK	'hank you Bernadette and Mister Coaster. Phew! All this encouragement! __________________ sig-na-ture 1. One's name as written by oneself. 2. The act of signing one's name. 3. A distinctive mark, characteristic, or sound indicating identity.

04-20-2005, 03:10 AM	#16 (permalink)
Nancy Femme Fatale Location: Elysium	Dobster! That lava lamp is amazing! You must show me how you did the gold-like effect! __________________ I have all the characteristics of a human being: blood, flesh, skin, hair; but not a single, clear, identifiable emotion, except for greed and disgust. Something horrible is happening inside of me and I don't know why. My nightly bloodlust has overflown into my days. I feel lethal, on the verge of frenzy. I think my mask of sanity is about to slip.

04-25-2005, 07:12 PM	#18 (permalink)
kramus loving the curves Location: my Lady's manor	Beauty job dobster. Well worth your time. I envy the skill. __________________ And now to disengage the clutch of the forebrain ... I'm going with this - if you like artwork visit http://markfineart.ca

04-25-2005, 11:41 PM	#20 (permalink)
gallopingwanker At the Lemonade Stand Location: in a theater near you!	ever since i saw the cassette player, it's just not the same..

04-26-2005, 12:45 PM	#22 (permalink)
cellophanedeity Heliotrope Location: A warm room	When I looked at the pic before reading, I thought you just took a photo. I like the second a bit better, I think. I am impressed to death. __________________ who am I to refuse the universe? -Leonard Cohen, Beautiful Losers

05-03-2005, 05:49 AM	#24 (permalink)
inhalo Tilted Location: Purgatory	Not too shabby. I would suggest working on the color and light in the wall and floor. The lamp itself is very cohesive but the rest makes me want to look away after a quick view. A dramatic and darker wall color might keep the viewers attention on the lamp more. Good work though!

05-03-2005, 11:05 PM	#26 (permalink)
majik_6 narcissist Location: looking in a mirror	That's really nice! I've only been working in illustrator for a few months, but I'm really liking what you're doing and it's inspired me to get back into it! (I've been doing Photoshop exclusively for the past month) __________________ it's all about self-indulgence

05-06-2005, 01:26 PM	#27 (permalink)
gallopingwanker At the Lemonade Stand Location: in a theater near you!	it's well done and everything, but it's not as impressive as the cassette player, being that it doesn't take as much attention to detail, and precision, but it's good, don't get me wrong