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[Zypher]

One other thing to point out as I have always had a hard time with scaling and perspective...

Turns out drawing larger pics on the piece of paper on a desk may require your brain to rewire a bit, when you look at objects you are normally looking at them straight on.

However, when drawing on a desk or table, you are at a 90 degree angle, if you aren't already you should try drawing on something like an easel, my 3D perspective is always better this way.

[GonaDie]

Zypher, on 22 August 2014 - 07:50 AM, said:

One other thing to point out as I have always had a hard time with scaling and perspective...

Turns out drawing larger pics on the piece of paper on a desk may require your brain to rewire a bit, when you look at objects you are normally looking at them straight on.

However, when drawing on a desk or table, you are at a 90 degree angle, if you aren't already you should try drawing on something like an easel, my 3D perspective is always better this way.

Thanks for the tip, mate! But I am afraid I am stuck with my desk for now. I am sure I will find a way around this problem eventually .

Thanks again!

[Vlad Striker]

REAL russian mechs!

[GonaDie]

Vlad Striker, on 22 August 2014 - 08:46 AM, said:

REAL russian mechs!

These Urbies look so strange...

PGI PLZ MAKE!

[Duilliath]

A simple drawing board would help immensely. Just something stiff like a piece of masonite to put under your drawing pad so that you can prop it between your lap and the edge of the desk while you're drawing. That way the drawing is facing directly towards you rather than laying flat on the desktop. Trying to sketch while it's laying down flat can cause the drawing to end up lopsided.

[Wolk89]

Vlad Striker, on 22 August 2014 - 08:46 AM, said:

REAL russian mechs!

YA PLEASE PGI bring me the IZBUSHKAMECH!!!!

Thats my Conceptart:

Edited by Wolk89, 02 September 2014 - 11:33 PM.

[GonaDie]

Who needs a 30 ton trashcan, when we can have a walking house with GUNS!

[RotS Targe]

Very glad I clicked this thread, incredible progress.
Just to add my bit of advice, I have noticed the scale issues in some of them, one thing you should try to keep in mind is the scale of all parts, even those that are hidden. So if an upper arm is behind the torso, it still dictates where the forearm is connected.
Going back to the perspective comments, if you want to pose the mech is something other than static poses, or want complex angles, it's best to have at least two points, one far to the back of the mech like you have been doing, but also have one to the side of a mech, like this:

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(obviously I picked the wrong point for this, but you get the idea) One thing to note is that with the pose, you might need a separate point for certain parts, like the upper body if the torso is twisted, just move the points over a bit and then you have got the perspective of that part too.

[GonaDie]

Thanks for a tip! I am glad you like my stuff, because I don't. i am actually afraid to go back to first page, because It's just awful compared to what I can do now( which isn't great as well).I mean srsly, did I call that abomination on the first page a mech?

Edited by GonaDie, 08 September 2014 - 04:36 AM.

[Alaskan Nobody]

GonaDie, on 08 September 2014 - 04:29 AM, said:

i am actually afraid to go back to first page, because It's just awful compared to what I can do now( which isn't great as well).

I know that feeling!

Having said that, it is sometimes helpful to go back and look anyways, if only to see the rate of progress
(or to remind yourself that there has been progress at all sometimes)

[GonaDie]

Raise my thread!

So after a long time a decided to post something again.I really need your opinion on this one.So here it is:
Timberwolf Heavy Clan Omnimech:

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[NautilusCommand]

GonaDie, on 29 June 2015 - 10:17 AM, said:

Raise my thread!

So after a long time a decided to post something again.I really need your opinion on this one.So here it is:
Timberwolf Heavy Clan Omnimech:

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At a glance there are a few thing s I can see that seem a little out of place. It seems you're still having problems with the size of things and how far away they are from the camera/viewpoint; examples the top of the gun barrels the one to our left should be bigger but it's smaller. Same with the legs, the leg on the right should be bigger.
The only other thing that seems to be out of place is the shark mouth, the panel doesn't look to be the same shape, but that's it.



But that's all aside from the point really, this looks great. welcome back to drawing!
I really do enjoy watching you grow as an artist.

Edited by NautilusCommand, 29 June 2015 - 11:19 AM.

[GonaDie]

Thanks's guys! It really means a lot to me.I hope to post something new in a week.

[LastKhan]

Looks good! You are doing alot better then ur first post. Just keep working on perspective and your foundations.

Edited by LastKhan, 29 June 2015 - 11:03 PM.

[Woofler]

I rarely post on the forums, but I have to say, this is one of the best threads on here. Nice to see the constructive feedback and positive support of everyone posting. GonaDie, your drawings are 200x better than my stick figures. The more you draw and practice, the better you will become and more effortless it will be to see the angles and geometry of the design work. Keep at it mate! and a shoutout to everyone helping out on this thread

[GonaDie]

Thanks Marack!

Your tip will be noted.

[Gnatter]

Haven't looked in this thread in awhile and wow! Very impressive how far you have taken it. I look forward to seeing more.

[GonaDie]

Gnatter, on 06 July 2015 - 03:22 PM, said:

Haven't looked in this thread in awhile and wow! Very impressive how far you have taken it. I look forward to seeing more.

I hope to get that Commando done this week.

[GonaDie]

Here's my Commando:

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Executioner will be next.

EDIT: I thought it looked better.Things always look worse when I view them on PC

Edited by GonaDie, 11 July 2015 - 10:05 AM.

[GonaDie]

Executioner

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