SimonTheDigger 0 Report post Posted May 19, 2012 Good news! I am getting my first reference sheet done! I am so excited, I have never had this done before. It's going to cost around $250 but it will be well worth it. Wish me luck everyone, I am so excited and I will show you progress pictures along the way. ^^ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MinervaMunk 0 Report post Posted May 19, 2012 That sounds like a stack of cash you're coughing up. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SimonTheDigger 0 Report post Posted May 19, 2012 The artist does very beautiful and detailed work. Given that a reference requires several well drawn pictures I expected the price tag to be far higher. But the level of detail in her artwork is astoundingly beautiful and i have always been a deep lover of art. And the money isn't too much of a deal, I have already saved up $50 in just one week from small tips, driving people around, selling small PC parts, or helping people with their computer issues. So in 4 more weeks i can pay her in full, it'll be a while either way but she has informed me that there will be some very rough drawings soon for me to make some decisions to tweak. http://www.furaffinity.net/user/rhyu/ Here is a good example of what drew me to her art style: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MinervaMunk 0 Report post Posted May 19, 2012 This is beautiful stuff. I hope your ref comes out well. That's still a wad of cash though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SimonTheDigger 0 Report post Posted May 19, 2012 This is beautiful stuff. I hope your ref comes out well. That's still a wad of cash though. I know it is, but i have always been a fan of quality over quantity. To me i figure it is best to go big or go home. I suppose that's why i don't get too many people wanting to spend 1.5K for me to build them a PC lol. But thank you for your blessings in hoping this turns out well ^^ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SimonTheDigger 0 Report post Posted May 26, 2012 Ok so some quick sketches have been done for me to help get things going. The first image is a bit too realistic for my taste, a few hours later she came back with the second image with the corrections. Still needs some work since the body is a little too thin and starved looking. But overall i think this is a good start so far. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Faolan† 0 Report post Posted May 26, 2012 good art, expensive art. all my money goes into my house and preparing for having a family xD Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Slimeinator† 0 Report post Posted May 26, 2012 I remember when I thought about having a reference sheet. ... What, you expecting a story or a link or something? Scram! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MinervaMunk 0 Report post Posted May 27, 2012 Your ref is really shaping up! Its going to be so exciting to see your character in full color! I never would have guessed we'd have another reptile here. ^^ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
XarZyth† 0 Report post Posted May 27, 2012 Yea. I paid like 20 bucks for my ref sheet. I just wanted something for my eyes to use and other artists when they were doing cheap commissions. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SimonTheDigger 0 Report post Posted May 27, 2012 Thanks guys! She is almost done with the concept. She helped work out the bony appearance that I had before and gave a little more meat to the body. The only last gripe i have is the snout, which is too muzzle like and lacks the normal conical look of a skink. So she is working on that and if it looks good i think its' safe to say i can move on to the next step actually having it drawn! I can't wait to have it colored, it's going to be lovely since she is doing this all with computers for the last bit ^^ Before: After: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SimonTheDigger 0 Report post Posted May 28, 2012 She has fixed the nose and has now begun to work on coloring the body, so far everything looks good and I am just loving the color pattern. Needs something for the foot paws, plain black is a little too stale for me. Any opinions so far? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MinervaMunk 0 Report post Posted May 28, 2012 You make one cool lookin' skink! Though, I can only imagine trying to draw this an get it right with those blended stripes you have on your body. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Carter CatFox† 0 Report post Posted May 28, 2012 Now that's what I call an original 'sona! It looks great IMO Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SimonTheDigger 0 Report post Posted May 29, 2012 Thank you guys! I really am happy that you all like how it's turning out. There is still a lot to work on but overall i think it is shaping up well. I hope you like the final piece when it's all done. ^^ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SpaceFox† 0 Report post Posted May 29, 2012 Very cool looking! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SimonTheDigger 0 Report post Posted May 31, 2012 Hmmm, we are beginning to wrap up the coloration. And at this point i think my sona has reached the point that I had envisioned in my mind all these years. I felt that it was a little lacking before and i told her to freestyle a little bit with the colors to see if she could think of something fitting. In all honesty I like the second one more, but I also want your opinions on this as well. Which do you like more? And what are your comments on it? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SimonTheDigger 0 Report post Posted June 5, 2012 Yay! It's finished! here is the final front pose for my sona fully rendered! I will send the other pose when she does it, but for now I am just so happy seeing my sona fully rendered and brought to life. I hope you all like it ^^ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pooty_BlaDiBla 0 Report post Posted June 5, 2012 NEEEEEOOOOOOONNNNNN!!!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
XarZyth† 0 Report post Posted June 7, 2012 Had lots of fun in the Livestream watching you and Rhyu work on the troll and then afterwards watching this. Looks awesome dude! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kmmnderkoala† 0 Report post Posted June 7, 2012 thought it was a waste of money at first. till i saw the last pic. worth every penny, im sure. i actually said to myself out loud "oh heck". Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kmmnderkoala† 0 Report post Posted June 7, 2012 thought it was a waste of money at first. till i saw the last pic. worth every penny, im sure. i actually said to myself out loud "oh heck". Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SimonTheDigger 0 Report post Posted June 10, 2012 Had lots of fun in the Livestream watching you and Rhyu work on the troll and then afterwards watching this. Looks awesome dude! awww thanks' date=' I wish I could have seen it being drawn. I would have loved that, now I got to wait to see her draw the backside then. Glad you like how it came out. :3 thought it was a waste of money at first. till i saw the last pic. worth every penny, im sure. i actually said to myself out loud "oh heck". Well I told you that I knew what I was doing in the first place, I am very picky about artist and how my money is spent. Glad you enjoy the final look. Now for the backside ^^ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Foxx† 0 Report post Posted June 14, 2012 When I saw this I passed out from the awesome power of your 'sona. AMAZING! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites