Svetnikov's Scribbles

[Kieve]

Well, I've browsed through here a few times, I draw... I figure why not post some of my craptastic sketchings? 

To kick off, I tried drawing my PS-based alter-ego.
Since it's still a WIP, there's a lot yet to go, but here's a couple progress scans.

KRScan 01
KRScan 02

The Enkidukai before you appears young, perhaps no more than twenty or so. He stands a bit taller than the average Enki, and substantially leaner than most. His clothing consists of a simple dark-blue vest and a set gray-green leather trousers, both of which appear slightly singed. A simple black cord serves as his belt, with two worn sabres hanging securely from it. A faint tinge of acrid smoke clings to his fur, which appears groomed and well-kept despite his rugged appearance. A small set of round spectacles perch on the bridge of his muzzle, partially obscuring his hazel eyes.

For anyone wondering, the leather armor is intended to be tefusang hide, hence the described color and the little toothy spines.


Also, some older character studies, mostly for the heck of it...
Random Cat 1
Random Cat 2
Random Cat 3

[Baldur]

You should definately continue with your drawing escapades You have a great sense for forms as well as their dynamic brethren. I do enjoy your comic-like style with a touch of attitude molded in neatly.

Keep artsying, lad!

[Vexonee]

Very nice work.   

I look forward to seeing more.

[Kieve]

Baldur - Thanks, you've got some interesting creations of your own.
Vexonee - Wish granted. Although I think you've already seen this next one...

...I realized that every felid I've posted up there is male. Well, to correct that imbalance, I present to you Rianna.
Bay Window, Sol Vacaer (Original sketch)
Bay Window (Photoshop-colored)
Critique if you like, but be kind. And yes, I know her tail is too long.

[Baldur]

Wonderful scenery! You're really something! And, why, thank you on the subtle compliment .)
The latter picture somehow reminds me of the Elder Scrolls: Oblivion. Oh yes, you've created an Anti Aliasing effect of sorts which is quite snazzy! The shadows and colors look really nice. I don't see any changes need being made, just: Good Job and Well Done!

[Kieve]

Baldur, if it reminds you of Oblivion, it's probably because the window frame and background scenery comes from Morrowind screenshots, and the "bloom" lighting gives it that Oblivion-like glow. (A photoshop trick that was pretty common for a while in the Morrowind character screenshot threads). I was actually really pleased with how she came out, overall - which is rare for me - and even moreso since it's the first "lineless" drawing I've tried. And again I thank you for the kind words.

[Kieve]

Precipice

Thunder rumbled through the mountains outside Akkaio - not the clap/boom of lightning, but the enraged growl of an ulbernaut as it lumbered forward. The young enkidukai under its gaze backpedaled swiftly, dull orange flames wreathing his left hand. Smoldering patches in the ulber's hide bespoke a battle that had already raged on for several minutes, but the massive beast's resilience was rapidly wearing out the mage's strength.

He took another step back, finding his paws on the edge of the bluff behind him. His eyes darted towards the sheer drop, then refocused on the looming ulbernaut. "So," he snarled wearily, "that's how it's going to be..." The flames surged brightly around his hand, coalescing into a seething orb of raw magical energies. Steeling his nerves, the enki forced his legs to move, and he hurled himself backwards off the precipice as the fireball flew from his hand.

The inferno struck the ulbernaut squarely in its chest, filling the air with the scent of seared fur and flesh. Bellowing with rage, the smoking beast flailed desperately with claws utterly useless for the purpose. Where it stumbled forward, the ground gave beneath its weight.

Sheer rock rushed by as the pair fell victim to gravity. The enki was not yet ready to die, however. His hands shot out, natural agility and instinct taking over as he sought a way to halt his rapid descent. For an instant, his knuckles were scraped bare and bloody against the cliff-face, but his fingers found purchase on an outcrop.

Though the ulbernaut howled its angry despair at him, the mage heard only a dull ringing as he slammed brutally into the rock. Warm blood leaked down his jaw from a new gash in his muzzle. His grip, however, was solid - though his arm ached horribly, he hadn't dislocated it.

He turned his gaze downwards, staring in silence at the crumpled heap at the cliff's base. Soon, the consumers would be along to erase what traces remained of their battle.

The enkidukai touched his free hand to his face, feeling the damp fur, the stinging wound beneath.

No. Not all traces...

Footnote: This is what happens when I have extra time at work. Some rough sketches, playing around with angles and dynamics. Hardly a finished set, but good practice, and I do intend to clean them up and complete them later on. Photoshop color works wonders, and these were greatly shrunk down from a 300dpi scan. At high resolution, I should have more than enough room to make each panel a full image unto itself... I look forward to trying, at least.

[Xolani]

Good ilistrated story . I have not seen that many of them on the forums. Like your first drawing of your alter ego as well. For some reason I like him better without strips but thats just my opinion.

[Kieve]

After some hard lessons and a week in the DR learning from them, Kieve returns to Yliakum a bit wiser, and far stronger than before...

This Enkidukai appears taller than average, and thin to the point of gauntness. He wears a dark burgundy long-coat, unbuttoned, its sleeves rolled up to the elbow. Around his upper arms are silver bands, studded with narrow shards of ruby crystal. Beneath the coat, you catch sight of a thick leather chestpiece, also a shade of red but so dark it appears black at first glance, its edges rimmed with gleaming steel. A bright red cord serves as his belt, two long sabres of unique design strapped securely at his right. Silver-rimmed spectacles perch on the bridge of his muzzle, partially obscuring his hazel eyes.

On closer study, you note a jagged scar beneath the fur at his throat, and another, more faded one through his left brow. What seemed to be emaciation is in truth the very essence of lean - as though a great forge had burned out every impurity in his form, leaving him as slender and tempered as the steel at his belt. A strong aura of magic surrounds him, evident as a red glow in your peripheral vision, or a warm tingle if standing too close. The color of his garb and the sense of magecraft suggests an Enki well-versed in the Red Way.

[Kieve]

In fairness to the feline gender balance, some rough sketches of Rianna.
I found a few works by other artists that helped define her face a bit better and add a little more character and expression...

[Anumesa]

Wow Kieve!!! These are amazing!

* Anumesa sincerely wishes she could draw 

[Under the moon]

Anyone can draw. You are wishing you could draw good, Anumesa.

[Camazotz]

to be fair, lots of people are good at drawing stuff. just some of us aren't quite so good at drawing stuff like those.

[Kieve]

I make no secret that I favor felids. Especially the feline femme fatale.
But today, I give you something a bit different.
A first look at the monstrosity that is Xathen Ut'Phaere, the subject behind my little RP event of the past week.

It's a bit rough, as I don't typically do full-ink drawings like that, but as a concept I think it works.

[Kieve]

Following in the same vein, the design for the twin greatswords Xathen weilds.