367 replies to this topic

[Vulture2k]

Omg give this guy a job

[Gingercrammer]

Went through the whole thread so far, and really enjoyed the works. I have been away from the game for years now, but I remember the first mech I was assigned when I played the TT for the first time was, the Griffin. With what you have done freshening these mechs up, I would really like to see your take on my rookie mech.

[Brandon Heat]

Here is the next one!

[CutterWolf]

shortpainter, on 21 April 2012 - 01:57 AM, said:

I was hesitant to show these. Re-designing Unseen Mechs can be trouble. The Marauder is a bench mark mech for any artist. The challenge is in interpreting the the original Marcoss artwork and converting it to the Mechwarrior universe and balancing the visuals so that Harmony Gold wouldn't sue and Battletech fans don't burn me at the stake!



Marauder


Archer



Locust

First off let me say your work is very impressive to say the least. And your on the right track when it comes to a good redesign for the Marauder that players will know is a Marauder but will not violate copy right laws should MWO decide to use it. I took the liberty of adding to your drawing to give you some ideas on how to give it that "intimidation" factor it needs. I beefed up the lower legs, changed cockpit design, beefed up upper gun and added details and I extended the shoulder guards and added in a few other little details. The main thing is that all it needs is some girth in the right spots

[Otto Cannon]

I approve of this thread.

[Ergath Macfirtree]

shortpainter, on 21 April 2012 - 01:57 AM, said:

I was hesitant to show these. Re-designing Unseen Mechs can be trouble. The Marauder is a bench mark mech for any artist. The challenge is in interpreting the the original Marcoss artwork and converting it to the Mechwarrior universe and balancing the visuals so that Harmony Gold wouldn't sue and Battletech fans don't burn me at the stake!



Marauder


Archer



Locust

You, sir, contain so much pure Win that you are at risk of collapsing into a black hole. I am now on my way to the clinic to have a sex change so that I can hunt you down and force you to give me your children.

[shortpainter]

Same Marauder, different angle.

[Brandon Heat]

And now:
Another one ^^

[Nicola]

I scour the fan art section looking for Bowmans (Not catapults, I'm a fan of the dual hammer missiles from the MA game) and never find any love for them. SP, I plea to you, use your uberness to make a Bowman please.

[UncleJimmema]

shortpainter, on 07 July 2012 - 12:28 AM, said:

Same Marauder, different angle.

I love the overall design but I feel the arms are too round. Speaking from a ballistic stand point angles tend to deflect rounds better. Speaking from a cannon stand point the arms are true, but this is a redesign. That's just my opinion however.

[Steel Raven]

shortpainter, on 07 July 2012 - 12:28 AM, said:

Same Marauder, different angle.

Realy dig that look, would love to see this in game.

[Joe Davion 86]

shortpainter, on 07 July 2012 - 12:28 AM, said:

Same Marauder, different angle.

OMG GIMME!

[Merrick]

GIVE ME NOW!!!!!

[Agent Cooper]

Ok I am making this an official request to a man of true talent. Please take on the Battlemaster. I need to see your take on it.

[JarheadEd]

shortpainter, on 07 July 2012 - 12:28 AM, said:

Same Marauder, different angle.

Your work here is done, /thread.

[Brandon Heat]

This one is for you Birdeater!!

[Grotonomus]

Brandon Heat, on 09 July 2012 - 09:44 AM, said:

This really is a beautiful Champion.

[Regina Redshift]

The new angle really gives your Marauder the sense of hugeness that it deserves. I love it.

[MadMarauder]

I really like the same Marauder different angle. The way you slung the arms down and made them longer is an imrpovment .but I think the auto cannon is too short ...but hey its your art and I cant paint like that keep it up..oh and were is the flashman

[Pyrite]

Ok, shortpainter. Here's the plan:

1. We get permission to print these pictures of yours for monies from whoever owns the rights to BT.
2. We get a Kickstarter fund going for you
3. We print out some awesome coloring books. Ideal for the kids of Battletech fans....or for the fans themselves.
4. ?
5. Profit!

Seriously though. You have some straight up ridiculous talent. Love what you do, hate you because I'm jealous of your talent. :-P