CHUD Stories Art

[Waco]

Here goes.

This here is from a sketch I did, inspired by the first Lumiere story I wrote, <a href="http://www.chud.com/chudstories/stories/rusty.php3" target="_blank">The Rusty Nail Diner</a>. The original intent was for it to be in comic book cover style (maybe you can get that from the palette, I dunno), but I didn't really feel that my little pulp tale was the best representative for a CHUD Comics #1 cover. Lumiere stories are a little bit more on the fantastic side, and I think that should be duly represented. A hand sticking out of a dumpster is hardly representative of the creativity on display.

Oh, and this is the first time I colored line art in Photoshop, so be nice.

<img src="http://www.mindspring.com/~sranderson/portfolio/RustyNailDiner.gif" alt="" />

If, for some reason, you want one of these for your CHUD story, ask and I'll see what I can do. I suppose I can only get better as I do more.

Other people, chip in!

[Rath/Brendan]

Dude I would love to see Virgil Kane immortalized in your mad skills.

That kicks so much ass.

[Kid Ego]

Totally agree with Rath here...That kicks chicken like no other colonel.

Post some more of your work, I'm dying to see it. That is absolutely beautiful.

[Unbreathless]

awsome work dude!
I can totally see this accompanying a story on chudstories.
looks great!
keep em coming.

[Avalon]

I think this is a totally awesome idea. Great job, Waco!

[voltes5]

I said it in the other post and I'll say it again: stupendously great work, Waco!

[cabal]

This image has equal parts Edward Hopper and Gahan Wilson. Very cool!

[cabal]

This image has equal parts Edward Hopper and Gahan Wilson. Very cool!

[Dan Whitehead]

That is very cool. If you fancy having a go at <a href="http://www.chud.com/chudstories/stories/quiet.php3" target="_blank">The Quiet Life</a>, I'd love to see what you come up with.

[purple_hazed]

That is great Waco. I love it. You got some talent, real talent. Take care.

[Momotaro]

You might want to toy with the gradient tool. You can either shade easier, or gradually change colors. That's pretty neat thing to have. Especially for backgrounds.
I enjoy your stuff! Keep 'em coming!

[Capt. Eucalyptus]

That is great man!! I love the hand. I'd love a pic of the critter from my Bridge story.

[Waco]

Momo Taro:
You might want to toy with the gradient tool. You can either shade easier, or gradually change colors. That's pretty neat thing to have. Especially for backgrounds.
I enjoy your stuff! Keep 'em coming!Thanks for the tip. I used 3-D Dynamic lighting for the "effects" in that piece. I'll play with gradients more on the next one.

And thanks to all of ya for the kudos. I now have plans for the weekend, thanks to you. Look for more as I can make 'em.

[WickerMan]

Waco:
[QUOTE]And thanks to all of ya for the kudos. I now have plans for the weekend, thanks to you. Look for more as I can make 'em.Well we only give credit where its due mate and its due here. Top stuff.

By the way how do u do this stuff, seriously how?.
ive got photoshop and i wouldnt even know where to start.

[Kid Ego]

Waco:
Momo Taro:
You might want to toy with the gradient tool. You can either shade easier, or gradually change colors. That's pretty neat thing to have. Especially for backgrounds.
I enjoy your stuff! Keep 'em coming!Thanks for the tip. I used 3-D Dynamic lighting for the "effects" in that piece. I'll play with gradients more on the next one.

And thanks to all of ya for the kudos. I now have plans for the weekend, thanks to you. Look for more as I can make 'em.Assuming you are using a graphics tablet, have you tried using Flash for drawing? It handles the pressure sensitivity SO much better than PS ever has. Try it out...Trust me....

[Waco]

Whicker (and any other interested parties) - check out the tutorials at <a href="http://www.polykarbon.com" target="_blank">Polykarbon</a>. Good stuff.

Ego - I SO want to get a <a href="http://www.wacom.com/productinfo/products.cfm?sku=GD912" target="_blank">Wacom tablet</a>, but I actually did that with a mouse. Now that you know that, you can probably tell :) There were so many times that I really wanted to touch up bits of that piece, and a tablet would have been King Diamond.

Almost done with the next sketch, but it might take me all week to get time to finish it... Stay tuned

[Kid Ego]

Waco:
but I actually did that with a mouse.Holy Shit. You're a better man than me. Spend the $100 and get a tablet. They are DEFINITELY worth it.

[Dave Davis]

Waco:
Whicker (and any other interested parties) - check out the tutorials at <a href="http://www.polykarbon.com" target="_blank">Polykarbon</a>. Good stuff.

those ARE pretty good. in fact, the background/texture one is basically how wall and floor textures in videogames have traditionally been created (though now more and more developers are just digital photosourcing)

a Wacom tablet is well worth the money for anyone with even a slight interest in digital art/editing. and they seem built to last -- i've had mine for at least 5 years

[Dave Davis]

and oh yeah, really slick work, particularly for a first attempt. you'll discover all sorts of tricks in Photoshop (Fractal Painter is also worth tracking down). the best part is that you can take reasonably simplistic line art and make it look incredible with just some quick paint buckets and airbrushing

[Sister Gracie Lou]

Very nice. I really like the perspective, the expression on his face and the hunched figure at the counter. Now I have to go read the stories...

[Asakura Lucid-sama]

I must say, that is a job well done. Both the penciling and the coloring is quite good. The expression on the man's face holding the briefcase looks real. Keep up the good work. I would like see to see more of your work.

[Coyote]

(I think that was a hint wink )