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Any artists want a battle?

Discussion in 'Battle Forum' started by vigostar, Aug 30, 2018.

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  1. vigostar

    vigostar Senior Member

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    Hey, folks... Ive been having tons of fun working on Graff lately so I was wondering if anyone or persons out there are willing to battle? I keep on missing the larger "prize" battles so I thought maybe as the prize, the winner gets all the original artwork from all the other competitors in a "Winner Takes All" battle? Im looking for artists that would contribute complete works of art not, just the lettered word.

    If there is interest, then we can work out the other details...
     
  2. Damon

    Damon Member

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    Battle on
     
  3. Tuke

    Tuke Senior Member

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    Give some more detailed info
     
  4. hungover

    hungover Elite Member

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    there are plenty of battle threads running, hop in on one
     
  5. vigostar

    vigostar Senior Member

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    Sorry for the delayed reply...

    Create an artwork using the word "Demons".

    Remember - Your submitted artwork must include more than just the lettered artwork and each losing contestant is responsible to properly mail their artwork to the winner (please DM winner for their address).

    The battle begins today (depending on feedback/ responses) and submissions will be accepted until 9/28/18 11:59pm EST. Voting will open on 10/1/18 and will close on 10/7/18 11:59pm EST. Winner will be announced on 10/8/18. Once winner is selected individuals will have two weeks to mail out their artwork.

    If there are any questions or comments lets iron them out now. If not let the fun begin...
     
  6. Tuke

    Tuke Senior Member

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    I dont get it, why would the winner want flicks of all the losing work? Is this just fishing for free comission work?
     
  7. vigostar

    vigostar Senior Member

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    1- Just because it didnt win doesnt mean it isnt good
    2- Providing a tangible goal/ "prizes" makes people work harder

    Im an artist... I would never fish for free artwork... At the very least I would offer a barter but, more importantly from what Ive seen, the best outcomes from these battles come from the ones that offer a "prize".
     
  8. Tuke

    Tuke Senior Member

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    Yes but the prize is not really a prize if everyone can get the pictures, no matter if you won or lost
     
  9. vigostar

    vigostar Senior Member

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    Why does anyone own original artwork when we can view the vast majority of it online? If anyone doesnt see the purpose of this challenge than its simply not for them...

    I'm 39 and have been dabbling in graffiti since I was probably 11 or 12. I went to an art high school during a time where graffiti began becoming more than just a "tag"... And I was heavily influenced by older writers and blackbook graffiti that would melt your brain.. It wasn't just graff anymore it became a source of prestige to get a page in a book where every single page was better than the next and owning that book was the epitome of like minded writers... But most importantly I believe there are a few folks on these forums that have incredible potential and I hope to inspire some of them and ignite some fire to breakthrough into the next phase of their artistic endeavors...
     
  10. DBZultima

    DBZultima Senior Member

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    Im interested, I just hope we get 10+ people in this
     
  11. domestizo

    domestizo Senior Member

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  12. Tuke

    Tuke Senior Member

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    Start posting pics, it will get the ball rolling nicely
     
  13. vigostar

    vigostar Senior Member

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    Perfect we have at least three....! Let the games begin.... Ill work to have mine done by the end of next week.. Hopefully, that would motivate some last minute entries... If anyone needs any advice or just wants to toss around ideas post them here... Lets help each other.

    Looking forward to seeing what everyone does...


    And for those looking for a little direction, below are a few tips.

    1- Dont just start with the intention of finishing... Meaning... Put some thought into what you want to accomplish. Ask yourself questions. Am I being creative? Does this make sense? Horizontal or Vertical?

    2- Think about the overall "theme" including colors (if your adding color) and "style".

    3- Use reference! Every great artist uses reference.

    4- Dont be afraid to experiment BUT, if you can avoid it DONT experiment with your final product. Play with your experiments using the same paper/ canvas and medium you want to use in your final product before trying it out on your final paper/ canvas.

    5- ******** Execution ********* Make sure you leave yourself enough time to execute your artwork to the very best of your abilities... Take your time.. Make sure your outlines are sharp and confident, coloring is within the lines and you have carefully examined all the little aesthetics to make sure they are perfect.
     
  14. vigostar

    vigostar Senior Member

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    Here are some character sketches and composition thumbnail

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  15. Tuke

    Tuke Senior Member

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    Thats dope, i might have to sketch something up aswell now
     
  16. domestizo

    domestizo Senior Member

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    A Preliminary Sample!

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  17. vigostar

    vigostar Senior Member

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    Great idea.... Maybe figure out how to do both hands...? Like they are coming at or trying to grab you..... Just thought since you had both horns you'd create a nice symmetry with both hands too... Ill post more sketches tonight.... Im changing how the graff letters fit.. and adding some parkouring demons....
     
  18. vigostar

    vigostar Senior Member

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    Im still working on the main demon design... But, Ive also added a couple of pakouring demons... I'll hopefully get started on the final tmrw so stay tuned for another update...

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  19. vigostar

    vigostar Senior Member

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    Ok... Here is my last post before my final submission... So, I thought I'd end up showing you the final rendered drawing of the main character which ended up being a lot larger than I wanted.... So, I'll have to do the graff lettering on another page probably with the parkouring demons then cut them out and put them all together on a new canvas... Oh...and I still have to figure out what kind of background I'm doing which will probably be some sort of flat graphic image.... Hope to have it done by this friday...

    Edit: Trying to keep this thread going.... Hopefully there will be some folks out there jumping in soon.. Decided to share the "graf'd" Demons word and parkouring demons...

    Demons Resized.jpg

    Main Demon Resized.jpg
     
    Last edited: Sep 19, 2018
  20. vigostar

    vigostar Senior Member

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    Hey folks.. Deadline is this Friday.... i should have mine done by Thurs... Hope to see some entries...