I'm glad someone still visits my old hunting-grounds I've created a facebook-group and Behance account where I have my present selection of both old and new material.

https://www.facebook.com/FormicaVirus
https://www.behance.net/FormicaVirus

Thanks for the info guys, sorry if I'm running away then returning months later 

Thanks Illysia, I'll bear that in mind! True. It's about getting the surfaces right (surfaces being very difficult). Havent gotten around to coloring it or, detailing it further. Using greytones seems to be a good starting point.

Still seems too abstract to be seen as a fungus on steroids, but toadstools aren't very exciting... Next will be something which relates to my present relation to fungi (I find them very exciting for reasons difficult to describe even to those I've studied with).

I'll link an interview a student colleague had with me which better describes it (if anyone cares to read it):
http://pzwiki.wdka.nl/mediadesign/User:Themsen/RWRM4-1

Some quicker ones, trying to get comfortable with GIMP and speed painting More fungi!


First try


Second try

WOW Lhaa! Great work!

I'd just like to say that I enjoy your drawings, like the Telena drawing! Really detailed fur!

I looked at your first pictures in this thread and then the latter pages and I can see you've already done really well to begin with! You obviously have a knack for humanoid drawings! I love the details, especially with the fur (never really had the patience with hair and skin to be honest ). One thing I would say is don't be afraid of adding large contrasts, it will make your characters stand out in three dimensions. I know I myself can be very scared of adding too dark strokes when I draw- but it can also be liberating to experiment with how to make your drawing really 'pop'!

Being bored can be a great joy when you draw, to relieve boredom and feel you're doing something productive with your time. Trust me, if you continue on with drawing what you draw now (and you really love struggling with what you draw) and ask around for advice from people who's art you appreciate you're level of skill will begin increasing exponentially.

I started out, just like you, wanting to show what I could do (I was also longing for that nice wizard's hat every developer has) and personal recognition. I was the most critical of my work to begin with but this community proved excellent for building up self-confidence and self-assurance (I hope it still is, haha ). I'd advice you to seize the opportunity that this community once provided me You've got the craft down, elaborate on your craft and improve on every drawing you make.

I'm looking forward to seeing more of you