Dominance War IV - (Final) 2d Mini Challenge

[BiG ToE-3DT]

http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g129/DJBiGToE/base_pet.jpg

Judges are currently hard at work judging all final entries. While we wait, to conclude Dominance War IV, we are keeping this final mini challenge easy, fun and creative. So this year’s conclusive worldwide 2d mini challenge topic is:

War General Pet Portraits!

The rules are simple – Artists are to render a single pet in a picture-framed 2d Illustration. No multiple creatures in one image and don’t include any part of a master/owner in the image. Pets can be a dog, a small dragon, a multi-headed worm, a bear, a pet demon, an undead pixy, a small cute robot, basically anything that is smaller then a bear and can fit into a house. A pet giant robot is not what we are looking for. Pets can be from any time period, any race and any unnatural race (undead, demons, robots etc). Your pet must include your team’s logo somewhere on his body or on his accessories. How you incorporate your team’s logo into your entry, we leave this up to you.

http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g129/DJBiGToE/mini_2d1.jpghttp://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g129/DJBiGToE/mini_2d2.jpghttp://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g129/DJBiGToE/mini_2d3.jpg

You have 9 days (2 weekends plus 5 days) to finish with the following specs:
- Create a single illustration in full color.
- You can use any software package to achieve your final result.
- You MUST include a picture-frame in your final illustration.


Additional Notes:
- Artists cannot switch teams during challenges. If you were on Polycount’s team in our first mini challenge or main event, you must remain on Polycount's team during this mini challenge.
- As always, entering a mini challenge is optional. It is not required.
- Posting your work in progress in this single thread is ABSOLUTLY MANDATORY.
- You can only submit ONE 1000x1000 (up to 1000x1000. Smaller dimensions are fine) 350k final image and this image must include your team’s logo, your War General Pet’s name, and your personal name and/or contact details.
- Only 1 entry per person. Do not create or try to create multiple entries with different user names.
- Yes, entering both the 3d and 2d sections of this challenge is fine.
- Final submissions are final. If you upload your final image 4 days before the deadline, do not ask us to change it. Make sure you are happy with your image before you submit it into the system.
- Public voting starts June 3rd and ends June 7th. When public voting is over, each team’s best entries are gathered together into a single pool and a grand mini champion will be chosen and announced with all other Dominance War IV event champions in mid June.

Deadline: Monday June 1st 2009 - 11:59pm Eastern Time

Good luck to all those who enter!

Submit Your Entry: Click Here (http://www.gameartisans.org/contests/minis/join_3dtotal_2d.html)

[Joseph Pomeisl]

Ha. This a great topic.

[VinsanityV20]

Hmmmm....not quite what I was hoping for, but I'm down for it. As long as pet doesn't need to mean a puppy or kitty or something:) Pretty timely, considering the Project Trico trailer just got leaked - that totally got me thinking of epic pets...

[miycko]

I'm in, not that good with pets but i'll do my best.

[Ghostbrush]

will see if i have time for this, could be funny :D

[jone]

lol...might enter it:) get my mosq a pet:))

[dark_maggot]

Coolio, sounds like a cool idea. Hopefully I'll get the time to get something done for this.

[corny47]

well i'llhave to finish this one today because i'm moving tomorrow but i think it'll workout.

[miycko]

that's one bada$$ looking pet corny47, nice progress

[JuST]

Good progress corny.
I don't have enough time to enter this one... that's sad.

[M_Cederstrom]

here is what i started today...

[M_Cederstrom]

more update.

[Resenhista]

This looks good, I think I'll join it =D

And corny, that's a hell of a pet! Nice job =D

Good luck to us all!

[VinsanityV20]

So uh, do we make a new WIP thread, or can we just continue using our Main Comp ones? Some people are posting WIP's here, and the rules say making a thread are mandatory - I'm all confused...like a noob;)

[Resenhista]

VinsanityV20: I believe it's in this thread here, or else it will be much more complicated to see everybody's works ;)

[Resenhista]

Okay, here's my entry...I took reference from a beautiful photograph of a greyhound I found on the web.

I'm posting the sketches, from reproduction of the pic until...some adjustments ;)

[BiG ToE-3DT]

So uh, do we make a new WIP thread, or can we just continue using our Main Comp ones? Some people are posting WIP's here, and the rules say making a thread are mandatory - I'm all confused...like a noob;)

the rules say using this thread is mandatory.

[VinsanityV20]

Ah - gracias Big Toe and Resenhista. Now all I gotta do is start:D

[miycko]

M_Cederstrom a lion, looking really cool so far.

Resenhista that half robo hound's a good idea, i wanna see what it looks like once you start painting.

lets see yours VinsanityV20

here's mine.

[corny47]

so this is the final image. are we just putting it here or is there a page to upload the images to because when u click on the "submit entry thing it just says that mini challege 1 is closed with no option to upload for mini 2.

[mr_carl]

Looks great corny,
They probably just havent fixed the upload for mini2 challenge.

So I´m in, just have some stuff to do and alot of work this week so I hope I have the time to finish.
I have an idea what to do so now all I have to do is to do it :hmm:

Great work so far everyone.

[M_Cederstrom]

Resenhista- it look good i'm digging the concept, what color are you think of going with?:D
Corny- dang, that really good and nicely done i like where you put the logo, i was kinda think of doing the same to mine... :D
Miycko it looks like your going to bring it hard core with the mine dragon, just keep in mind the Size.;D
Vinsanity- can't wait to see what you come up with. :D

[BiG ToE-3DT]

corny47: i'll see what is taking the submittion page so long to get fixed.

[VinsanityV20]

(sighs)

Well, I WAS hoping to become inspired, and do something that looked really original - something more like Corny47's excellent creature so far - but alas, inspiration just wouldn't come. And since this is a super short comp, I can't dwell on such things. I don't mind much; the pre-war mini comp was about practice for me, and the main comp was about testing out new things over originality, so why stop now:D

http://i136.photobucket.com/albums/q164/vinsanityv20/WIP1-1.jpg

I'm basically just making a regal, armored kitty:) With two little horns on his head. Something to test out a new painting method on. I know the fundamentals when it comes to 2D, but never really finished anything to the point where it looked painterly, so it's all about the process for me. Again. I'm not super happy with the linework thus far, but who has time to go back in a mini comp? Just wanna barrel ahead and get to the painting in phase...

Also, gotta love the dual screens for something like this, where - if you're me at least - you're constantly looking at reference. I really liked this pic too because the lighting is so strong - if I don't have reference, my lighting will suck.

Comments:
Corny47: Seriously - that thing is badass looking, in terms of design and in terms of the rendering. You're a machine dude:)

Miycko: A dragon? Sweet - haven't seen enough of those lately, actually:) Looking forward to seeing more!

Resenhista: That's a cool idea - seeing a mechanical dog is gonna end up wicked. Nice going so far, man!

[BiG ToE-3DT]

still working on the submition thingy.

[Resenhista]

2nd WIP...the refining, finished today at morning...next step, the colouring!

Corny47: Man this is awesome, loved it...great design, great rendering...great pet =D
VinsanityV20: nice man, an armoured cat...he is dog-proof hehehe
miycko: Thank you! I'll post the colouring tomorrow. And I agree w/Vinsanity, don't forget the size ;)
M_Cederstrom: Wait and see...I think you'll like it ;)

[Franc]

:smug::ufo:Rabbit;P

[M_Cederstrom]

franc - great as always.
Resenhista - it coming along nicely. :D
vinsanity- nice...
this are looking great guy's.( all entry's so far )

[M_Cederstrom]

Here is my final...:D

Name: Redeye...

[M_Cederstrom]

OK, i tried to submit it as will, but the link is having problem for me as well. :D
i'll try again later.:)

[dark_maggot]

Hey guys, great work so far. Somebody is already finished? that's awesome.

Here is a wip of my entry, I am making a dragon-esque creature. Not sure if I'll make modifications but just wanted to show you my progress.

Cheers.

[M_Cederstrom]

nice concept dark maggot. :D

[Resenhista]

Really nice works so far!! I'll be soon posting mine =D

M_Cederstrom: Man that's a progress! Loved you Redeye ;)

[Resenhista]

Franc: great one!! I believe this was really fast to do, since I saw your amazing work on the DWIV site.

M_Cederstrom: liked yours as well...kinda scary a horned lion, that became a lethal weapon =D

[Resenhista]

Alright guys, this is my entry...let me introduce you to Nero ;)

This was made in a rush...I have lots and lots of works to finish for the university, but I must admit, this was really fun to do =]

[VinsanityV20]

Okay, finished the linework and started the greyscale painting.

http://i136.photobucket.com/albums/q164/vinsanityv20/WIP2.jpg

Just gotta keep following along with how THIS video does things:
http://www.gametrailers.com/video/dog-concept-overgrowth/48478
and I'll be good:)

M_Cederstorm: That looks fierce, man! That sky actually does a lot to establish the right tone. Since the submission process is currently not working correctly, are you gonna go back and play around with anything though? Seems like, with 7 or so days left, it would seem like the perfect opportunity to try out some crazy ideas...

Franc: Cool design! Love the alien/demonic/unreal animals - that thing is a hell of a pet, and you did a great job rendering it so far!

Resenhista: Crazy bionic dog, man! That thing is very well rendered, though I gotta admit, I'm not a fan of the sheet - I'd much rather see the mechanical detail all over than see some of it covered up, but I'm greedy:D It's fantastic, dude!

Back to work! Or playing Dreamfall, whichever;)

Update: Refreshed my browser and saw some new stuff, so a quick update:

http://i136.photobucket.com/albums/q164/vinsanityv20/WIP3.jpg

Dark Maggot: That's a cool design man. Beautiful linework, too - I can't do clean linework for shizzle, so that's really impressive to me. Reminds me a little of some Ralph Bakshi stuff, like the orcs from the Hobbit (I think - haven't seen his cartoons in forever).

Resenhista: really slick final. That came out beautifully, though it's very dark. If you tweak it, maybe turn down the contrast a bit - bring up some of that detail work. Show it off, man! :)

[miycko]

M_Cederstrom, VinsanityV20, Resenhista thanks guys, i'll definately watch the size, i wanna have look pretty small actually.

here's a bit of an update. started painting.

http://i615.photobucket.com/albums/tt240/miycko/CopyofDragonDWIVfinalmini.jpg

[JuST]

Nice work everyone!

[M_Cederstrom]

wow i'm gone for almost a day and got some really good work going on here.

resenhista - that looks awsome man. the color looks great.

Vins - i like where it going i have no doubt this is going to look awsome. love the line work. :D let me see if i can find time, i have some logos to do for a local soccer team. :D i would really love to try it again...

miycho - keep it coming. :D looking good.

[VinsanityV20]

I think I'm done, though I would definitely go back and do more if I get the time. I liked my technique, but I definitely cut some corners to get it "done" today. A lot of corners:D This month's low poly comp is really good though, and it beckons...

Here's where my 2D stands:
http://i136.photobucket.com/albums/q164/vinsanityv20/WIP4A.jpg

Or, for a little bit more polish, this:
http://i136.photobucket.com/albums/q164/vinsanityv20/WIP4B.jpg
Not sure if I wanna keep the plastic layer there though, since it drowns out the piece.

What do you guys think? Feel free to drop critiques:D - I'll gladly go back and rework some stuff if I make the time between now and the end of the contest. I just wanna start on that Muppet themed low poly comp...

Miycko: That coloring job is looking sick so far! Keep going. Lovely digital brushwork.

EDIT: Did I misspell, "Commander"? Christ:D

[FrZnChAoS]

Great work. Looks way better minus the plastic filter IMO.

[JuST]

I agree... It looks better without.

[miycko]

M_Cederstrom thanks

great work VinsanityV20, love the way it came out, definately a war gnral's pet. it looks better without the plastic filter.

update: some more painting, i'm moving along pretty slowly.

[JuST]

Looks good so far miycko. Keep it up!

[Joseph Pomeisl]

Keep it up everyone! Some neat stuff going on. Good luck finishing.
So, did this all today...about +-10 hours. Not much for me to do today:D

Starting out:
http://img40.imageshack.us/img40/9093/petstep1q.jpg
Tones/Adjustments:
http://img40.imageshack.us/img40/341/petstep2.jpg
Colors/Adjustments:
http://img40.imageshack.us/img40/7616/petstep3.jpg
Final:
http://img40.imageshack.us/img40/180/petfinal.jpg

[M_Cederstrom]

nice work guy keep them coming. :D

[M_Cederstrom]

I think I submitted mine OK, Big Toe let me know if it did go thought; please. :D

[BiG ToE-3DT]

to check to see if it went trough, click on the submit link again. It should show you your current entry. If it does not, then just try one more time.

[M_Cederstrom]

ok, every thing looks good. :D thanks.

[dyb3k]

Nice works guys.
Here is my first concept:
http://www.freeimagehosting.net/uploads/18f634cc9d.jpg (http://www.freeimagehosting.net/)

[M_Cederstrom]

sweet concept. dyb3k i like the color theme. :D

[dyb3k]

thanks M_cederstrom. My next step:

http://www.freeimagehosting.net/uploads/fccb313b65.jpg (http://www.freeimagehosting.net/)

[dyb3k]

another one:

http://www.freeimagehosting.net/uploads/a59dc2947e.jpg (http://www.freeimagehosting.net/)

[Joseph Pomeisl]

So, is there any way to check out the submissions yet?

[dyb3k]

I have a problem with submitting image. I click on the link in the first post, log in and nothing happens. What's wrong?

Edit: I solved the problem. I'm living in student house right now and here are some restrictions with logging in. Websites can't remember my logins. I have to find to find a private computer. Do you know if in the internet cafe will be the same problem?

[BiG ToE-3DT]

Joseph Pomeisl: can't do it till itsd over.

dyb3k: also try logging in with remeber me checked, thought it sounds like you did try that. It should work on all computers, your logging in, then submitting, there is no time for the computer to forget you. Try buying the computer some flowers.

[M_Cederstrom]

dyb3k - i don't know if your finish but don't forget to add a frame and team logo. I don't want to see that sweet design get penalize for not have them. :D sweet work.

[Franc]

:lame:
M_Cederstrom ~
Resenhista ~
VinsanityV20 ~
Thanks for your encouragement:kiss:

Finally completed~~ ;P

[M_Cederstrom]

wow franc- impressive, hey what program do you use? painter or photoshop. i really like your painting style.

[chris_solo]

nice franc!!!

[J.B.]

Nice pets you got here :D realy nice work
here is my pet :P

[M_Cederstrom]

sweet to see you join the comp J.B. :D nice entry.

[dark_maggot]

Great Artwork everyone.

Franc: How did I not see your entry?...Fantastic.

So finally, here is my final portrait. Seems like I still have some time to spare, I'm done with it though don't want to get too into editing it and then miss the deadline.

Cheers

Here is the link to my submission page: http://www.gameartisans.org/contests/minis/finals_3dtotal_2d_2321.html

[BiG ToE-3DT]

when you guys submit, are you using the submition link located in the first post of this thread. I'm being told that Threedy's people are submiting under GA's name. We can't have that.

[dyb3k]

I have to make some last touches and I think it will be over. And a frame of course;)

http://www.freeimagehosting.net/uploads/be61d64259.jpg (http://www.freeimagehosting.net/)

[dark_maggot]

when you guys submit, are you using the submition link located in the first post of this thread. I'm being told that Threedy's people are submiting under GA's name. We can't have that.

I used the front page link, it said 3d totals-2D or something like that when I submitted it.

[Resenhista]

J.B: cute and funny as always! Glad to see you're in, mate! =D

Great entries guys!!

[liquidbear]

dyb3k- i love it :)
darkmaggot- i love the design of it :)
Jb- awww he is soooo cute :)

[J.B.]

:D thank you for your kind words
btw Scuipici = little spit ( in my language :P )

@BIG TOE-3DT i have submited with the fromt page link and it says 3dtotal_2d bla bla..., but that submition system is realy crapy, first of all it didn't want to log me in, i had to enter GA and log in and after that to click on your link to submit my drawing, when i uploaded the file, the browse link remained empty, i thought nothing has been uploaded but when i click submit it was ok the image was loaded :) so it was ok
here is a link with the entry (http://www.gameartisans.org/contests/minis/finals_3dtotal_2d_2300.html)

[M_Cederstrom]

i to used the front page link as well.:)

Dark Maggot - I love how you keep the line work there buddy. he has this really cool feel to him.:D
DYB3K- sweet work nice pure painting. :D

[miycko]

So here's my final. I submited on sunday but didn't have time to update here.

http://i615.photobucket.com/albums/tt240/miycko/DragonDWIVfinalmini.jpg


so here it is. this image is a bit bigger than the one i submitted by the way.

great entries everyone and good luck.

[dyb3k]

Great work everyone!
This is my final entry:

http://img515.imageshack.us/img515/6396/lavamotrix.jpg

[M_Cederstrom]

nice work guy's :D

[M_Cederstrom]

so when do we start voting? :D

[BiG ToE-3DT]

there was a bit of an issuse with the submittion links, so all the entries have to be double checked to make sure they make it to the right place. After that, the voting will start.

[M_Cederstrom]

cool got yeah...

[BiG ToE-3DT]

You guys can vote now

Here (http://www.gameartisans.org/contests/minis/view_entries_3dtotal_2d_2.html)

don't for get to vote for every forum.

[Joseph Pomeisl]

Done and done:D

[M_Cederstrom]

wow that alot of voting. :D done.

[Resenhista]

Tough voting that one...done too! =D

[Joseph Pomeisl]

Congrats, Franc. Well done:D

[M_Cederstrom]

congrats franc. :D