The Imperial Shipyards
Imperial Creative Engineering => Graphic Artwork => Topic started by: Siths Herald on March 26, 2014, 07:26:07 PM
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Hi everyone. I've been posting custom figures in that thread for a few months now.
I've been an artist since I could hold a pencil. I enjoy all mediums from pencil sketches to 3d CAD and everything in between.
I am a member of the Star Wars Artists Guild (SWAG), and have a gallery there. I'll have to apologize in advance for not having the patience to post all of my art individually here, but I do want to share the link to my gallery.
If you're not familiar with SWAG, take some time to roam the site. There have been some amazing artists there over the years.
Gallery Link - http://www.swagonline.net/user/1555/gallery?items_per_page=40 (http://www.swagonline.net/user/1555/gallery?items_per_page=40)
As a teaser, I do want to post an image of the ship from where I took my screen name The Sith's Herald. Enjoy!!
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v331/redfox75/Art%20-%20New/SithsHerald.jpg)
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That is one cool ship. Off to share.
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Hello, just wanted to say that I think you have achieved the look of "classic " concept sketch art typical of Johnston and others of the era. So well done.
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Thanks so much!! I switch up what I'm working on from time to time, but I always enjoy the vehicles.
Most of what I post here is already on the SWAG gallery, but I'll keep adding a few of my favorites as I have time.
This is the pirate ship Min's Wind . Trou to the used universe nature of Star Wars, I tried to make it look like it hadbeen cobbled together and seen plenty of action.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v331/redfox75/Art%20-%20New/MinsWind.jpg)
When this image was first posted, and I gave a little of the back story, I received several requests to illustrate the different ships that had been used to construct the Min's Wind. These are what I came up with.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v331/redfox75/Art%20-%20New/LuxuryYacht.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v331/redfox75/Art%20-%20New/ModularCruiser.jpg)
I was also very honored when another SWAG artist, who goes by the screen name Rebelmoon, shared with me his 3D rendering of the ship. I felt he really captures the essense of the Wind.
(http://i511.photobucket.com/albums/s360/Rebelmoon/WIP1-6.jpg)
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the ship looks superb and the rendering just adds the cherry on top.
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Fantastic. Back to the front page with you.
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Hi all,
Here's a few more of my favorites. These are two version os what I called the O-Wing fighter. The first is early version created by the Aquavian species. The second is an updated modern version by the same species.
O-Wing Fighter Mark II
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v331/redfox75/Art%20-%20New/O-WingMarkTwo.jpg)
O-Wing Fighter Mark VII
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v331/redfox75/Art%20-%20New/O-WingMark7.jpg)
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You are a fantastic technical artist!
Have you had any formal training?
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Thank you!
I'm an engineer, with many years of CAD, but I learned on a board, so I suppose that transfers over.
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I can see your CAD experience in your pieces.
This is probably a question you get a lot, but have you used Sketchup at all? If so, how does it compare in terms of ease of use and potential for use?
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I've never used Sketchup. I don't know much about it. I'll have to check it out.
I use Photoshop for enhancements on drawings, and as far as CAD I have used AutoCAD, Inventor, Solidworks, CADKey, and Visio.
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I've never used Sketchup. I don't know much about it. I'll have to check it out.
I use Photoshop for enhancements on drawings, and as far as CAD I have used AutoCAD, Inventor, Solidworks, CADKey, and Visio.
Have you ever considered modeling things for video games/ have you had any modeling work in the TV and film industry?
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I went so far as to send a portfolio off to a certain film company in northern CA when they had an opening for a concept designer. I guess I don't have enough formal art training to really get a look, but I love drawing and drafting so it's probably a logical pairing to go into some kind of CG modelling. It's hard to think about that magnitude of career change when you're at a good job and almost 40.
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Northern CA, eh? There are only a few film companies I can think of that are located up there, and if we're thinking of the same one, you are my new favorite person on this Site.
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Awesome artwork, I am way behind in checking the new custom posts, but this one is on its way to the front page.
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Here are a few choice older pieces I thought you all might like.
The first one is a sporty airspeeder that grew out of a random doodle I did when gaming with friends.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v331/redfox75/Art%20-%20New/Airspeedercopy.jpg)
After I did this, I had a vision of what it might look like if modified for racing.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v331/redfox75/Art%20-%20New/AirspeederRacer.jpg)
Enjoy!
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Looks great. I like em. That first one looks good on our front page too.
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Thanks for the kind words!
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Hi all!
I've slowly been working on a series of Mandalorians. These are all drawings of custom figures I have made. These were inspired by the descriptions of the Mando people created by Karen Traviss in her novels. I have a few more in the works as well.
Mart Ironworth is blacksmith and chose a combination of cast iron and chrome for his armor.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v331/redfox75/Art%20-%20New/MartIronworth_zps3d84f61b.jpg)
Malin is a Clone pilot in Kenobi's 212th Attack Battalion. When he war ended, he defected to the Mandalorians, but kept his bucket and painted his new armor as an homage to the 212th colors.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v331/redfox75/Art%20-%20New/Malin_zpsf26506fd.jpg)
Starque Iller proves thar Mandalorian women are every bit as tough and resourceful on the battlefield as the men. The custom figure was built around a McQuarrie concept female Starkiller, which was the inspiration for the name.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v331/redfox75/Art%20-%20New/StarqueIller_zpsf23eec06.jpg)
Macdorn hales from a noble family and carries himself as such. He's a brilliant tactician and a charismatic battlefield commander.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v331/redfox75/Art%20-%20New/Macdorn_zps54a49644.jpg)
Mercy Nerrie - another female Mando warrior. She's a loner and wicked with a blade.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v331/redfox75/Art%20-%20New/MercyNerrie_zpsf644ed38.jpg)
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Wow, now this is what I call a welcome back! To the front page.
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Hale Reveals Darth Omen's Holocron
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v331/redfox75/Art%20-%20New/Hale_Reveals_Darth_Omens_Holocron_zps281a4387.jpg)
This was a collaberation between myself and an extremely talended artist on The Star Wars Artist's Guild (Swagonline.com), who goes by the screen name of Tusserk. I had some "story moment" images I had drawn and I knew I would not be able to do the coloring justice and put forth what I had in mind. Image after image from Tusserk has shown how she can make light and reflections dance on a page, so I asked if she would be interested in working together on this. This is the result. Thank you so much Tusserk!!
If you've read some of the backstories on my character drawings on SWAG, this image will fall into place. This image is set around 300 years before the Clone Wars, when the Sith are thought extinct. Hale was the leader of a cult-gang of dark side hopefuls on Alderaan. When he was a young teenager he stole an artifact that turned out to be a Sith Holocron. Being Force sensitive, he was eventually able to access it and begin learning from the holographic gatekeeper, Darth Omen.
As the threat of Hale's gang grew, it gained attention from the Jedi. They decided the gang must be disbanded. Their plan was to send a pair of teenage Padawan learners, undercover, into the cult. Jordan Farseer and Elani Wynflair suceeded in infiltrating the group and gaining Hale's trust.
Over time, Hale bagan to see great potential in Elani and drew her into his inner circle. This image is the moment he discloses the source of his Dark Side Knowledge to her, by revealing Darth Omen's Holocron.
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WOW, cool, love the style and the lighting, very professional!
Your other pics are also awesome, you have great talent. I very much like Mercy Nerrie and your ship designs.
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Thanks very much!!
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This sure looks good on the front page.
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Hi all,
These have all hit my Facebook page and my Star Wars Artist's Guild gallery a few weeks ago, but I thought I'd get them posted here. I hope you enjoy the remained of my Mandalorian series! bbfet
Not much is known about The Specter, other than he likes to work alone,and he is very, very good at what he does.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v331/redfox75/Art%20-%20New/TheSpecter_zpsa1d29dc1.jpg)
Nat Raz, much like Jango Fett, is a deadly quick-draw with his twin blaster pistols.
When I made the original custom figure I based this art on, I used a G.I. Joe Zartan figure as the body. I based this character's name off of that as a play on words.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v331/redfox75/Art%20-%20New/NatRaz_zpsa506015d.jpg)
Veth Ordo is a Neo-Supercommando who sports expetimental weaponry and armor, including a quad-jetpack.
This was another character based on a Mando figure I made from a collection of G.I.Joe parts. Joes are so easy to mix & match parts on when customizing.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v331/redfox75/Art%20-%20New/VethOrdo_zps9265dced.jpg)
Hobar Krent is a melee weapon expert and trainer among the Mandalorians. He is a disciple of the ancient ways and wears a pristine set of armor he can trace back 4000 years.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v331/redfox75/Art%20-%20New/HobarKrent_zps968bc692.jpg)
Braydon Hoole; like his squadmate, Veth Ordo, he proudly wears the latest in experimental armor. As arrogant (and skilled) as they come, he painted his armor pink as a psychological tool to taunt his enemies. The suit, armor, and weapons are specifically tailored for Zero-G space combat.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v331/redfox75/Art%20-%20New/BraydonHoole_zpsdc328469.jpg)
Bave Radine is a very traditional Mandalorian warrior. To assemble his set of armor he has employed the Mando ritual of wearing pieces of armor from fallen loved ones.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v331/redfox75/Art%20-%20New/BaveRadine_zps9d3d2c6e.jpg)
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great works as always! The Specter is my fave :)
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great works as always! The Specter is my fave :)
Mine too. Looks daggone great on the front page. I love fan art.
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Very Cool! the spectre would be a nice custom-figure project...