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The Land Before Time => LBT Fanart => Topic started by: RockingScorpion on March 13, 2014, 01:32:23 PM

Title: First Pokemon, then Ponies, now Dinosaurs
Post by: RockingScorpion on March 13, 2014, 01:32:23 PM
Welcome to my Art Topic. Here it is, just as I promised in my Welcome Thread.  :)

Right now I have only one LBT fanart. If those get more after a while, I might do a better startpost. But for now...


[align=center]Holding On Forever

(http://th07.deviantart.net/fs71/PRE/i/2014/072/0/b/holding_on_together_by_rockingscorpion-d7a0xf7.jpg)
Source (http://fav.me/d7a0xf7)
(for bigger size etc.)[/align]

This one isn't so special, but doing scenes/poses that are from the movie itself helped me a lot with ponies, it helps me understand and really seeing the concept of the characters I'm drawing, so I'll be doing that until I feel I am now able to use the design completely by myself. It isn't traced though. I just look at a screenshot and try to get as close as I can (and I have some experience at that by now, my first MLP Fanart looked nowhere close to this.)

Oh and yes, I know. Ducky's/Petrie's face might still need some work but that is the part where I did things by myself already. I probably will do portraits of them next. :)

Time needed: Started yesterday, finished today.
WIP Versions: Here (http://fav.me/d79wybe) and here (http://fav.me/d7a0yvj), if anyone is interested.

Constructive Criticism is always welcome, of course. :)

RockingScorpion
Title: First Pokemon, then Ponies, now Dinosaurs
Post by: Dalekdino on March 13, 2014, 03:18:15 PM
Oh I like this:)
Title: First Pokemon, then Ponies, now Dinosaurs
Post by: Chiletrek on March 13, 2014, 04:29:53 PM
Hello:
 Wow, it looks awesome indeed O_O . Much better than what I can do, because I am good at 3d modelling, but for drawings, I cannot draw LBT to save my own life, hehehe.

 Will you paint it at some point?

 Keep it up!
Title: First Pokemon, then Ponies, now Dinosaurs
Post by: Mumbling on March 13, 2014, 05:01:13 PM
Wonderful! Ducky is one of the hardest characters to draw is what I found while I was still drawing. You've captured the spirit amazingly well and I think the bottom three characters are really well done :)
Title: First Pokemon, then Ponies, now Dinosaurs
Post by: rhombus on March 13, 2014, 10:56:21 PM
Wow, that is excellent!  You definitely captured the essence of the characters quite well.  :yes Keep up the good work!  :)
Title: First Pokemon, then Ponies, now Dinosaurs
Post by: RockingScorpion on March 14, 2014, 07:38:30 AM
Dalekdino: Thanks :D

Chiletrek: There once was a time when I also thought I can't draw even when my life depends on it. After 2 semesters of graphic design I noticed you can actually learn to draw. I hated graphic design though, and really started myself only when it wasn't on my timetable anymore. Some basic knowledge is pretty helpful if you want to start on your own. ;)
Also, thank you. :)

Mumbling: Thanks :D .The reason Ducky and Petrie may look a bit off is because I couldn't really tell how they would look like from that perspective. I checked out other screenshots and looked at the faces, and then I tried my best.
The hardest character in this one for me was Cera. Her expression is somewhat complex.

rhombus: Thanks, and I will. :D
But not anytime soon, I guess. Photography can be a bit time-consuming. xD
Title: First Pokemon, then Ponies, now Dinosaurs
Post by: Ducky123 on March 14, 2014, 03:25:32 PM
Wow, this is nice :wow

My only critism would have been that Ducky's and Petrie's faces look a little weird but I can totally understand that since they're really small here so there isn't much room for details... the three "big ones" you got pretty well, much better than I could, I reckon ;)

A portrait of Ducky & Petrie? Can't wait to see the results :exactly
Title: First Pokemon, then Ponies, now Dinosaurs
Post by: Chiletrek on March 14, 2014, 04:48:08 PM
Hello:
 And you are welcome! :DD .

 As for drawings, well, I guess I just need practice, problem is that I use my free time to work on 3d model of starships, hehehe.... but maybe someday I'll be able to do more sketches and doodles.
Title: First Pokemon, then Ponies, now Dinosaurs
Post by: RockingScorpion on March 18, 2014, 05:56:41 PM
Ducky123: Thanks. :D

And well, here you go:

[align=center]Ducky - Portrait

(http://fc05.deviantart.net/fs71/i/2014/077/a/7/ducky___portrait_by_rockingscorpion-d7apzsj.jpg)
Source (http://fav.me/d7apzsj)
(for bigger size etc.)[/align]

So, Petrie is next. And so that you understand what I'm planning to do in the future: When I feel safe enough and remember all needed details to draw them in any pose I want (I'm going for 1:1 animation style), I'm going to draw more or less complex backgrounds too, like this one (http://fav.me/d6xbyfx), if anyone is interested. I'd say this can be expected around summer or something.

Hope you like it
RockingScorpion. :)

Edit: fixed some stuff.  ;)
Title: First Pokemon, then Ponies, now Dinosaurs
Post by: jansenov on March 18, 2014, 06:13:00 PM
You're this close to blowing my socks off...
Title: First Pokemon, then Ponies, now Dinosaurs
Post by: Ducky123 on March 18, 2014, 06:45:08 PM
I must quote myself here: Who couldn't resist that face? :smile

You have two gifts that I do not have: the knowledge how to shade (though that one can be earned ^^) and the gift to be able to draw things off one's imagination... I couldn't draw without a proper reference if my life depended on it :angel Oh, I forgot something: Talent!

Ducky stares right into my soul... hardly any art I see on here is looking that realistic. Great job! You just earned a new fan :exactly

Now I need to start updating my own art thread again :angel
Title: First Pokemon, then Ponies, now Dinosaurs
Post by: RockingScorpion on March 19, 2014, 11:26:30 AM
jansensov: Luckily only close to that. Your feet would be pretty cold then, yes they would, yes they would. :D
But thanks (at least I think it's a compliment^^). :)

Ducky123:
Let me quote myself real quick...
"Doing scenes/poses that are from the movie itself helps me understand and really seeing the concept of the characters I'm drawing, so I'll be doing that until I feel I am now able to use the design completely by myself. It isn't traced though. I just look at a screenshot and try to get as close as I can."

That was done here, too. ;)
Yes, I can draw stuff entirely out of my head, but it usually takes some time. The LBT characters are also more complex than the things I did before.^^

Ducky stares into your soul? I didn't know she can be that creepy. xD

But thank you - and fan? Stop it, you. xD
Really, this isn't something I hear very often. Two times so far actually, this one included. It means a lot to me. :)
Title: First Pokemon, then Ponies, now Dinosaurs
Post by: Pterano on March 19, 2014, 12:29:53 PM
All I can say is: incredible! You truly have talent and I'll be watching this thread closely. :yes Just an amazing way of capturing expressions, and the shading is really good too.
Title: First Pokemon, then Ponies, now Dinosaurs
Post by: RockingScorpion on March 19, 2014, 02:53:41 PM
Pterano: Thanks :)

Also something I forgot to mention before -


If you're a huge fan of Petrie, you might wanna read this.


If there is one particular pose you want to see him in from any of the movies, you can send me a PM on here, including a screenhot and the name of the movie, if you know it. It's just so that I can look it up myself if it's to small or anything.

Petrie should be somehow centered in that shot, like Ducky in my last one. His whole body is also okay, if it's somewhat big and you can see all the details. ;)

You can send me screenshots until the weekend is over, then I'll pick one on monday. To all the ones who won't get chosen: I really would like to satisfy everyone, but I have no clones of me, sadly. And real life too, so...^^
The one I choose will get a drawing in my usual shaded style.

If you want to raise your chances, pick a pose that captures his personality quite well - just like Ducky in my last upload, only with Petrie instead.

How I'm going to pick: Everyone will get the same chance, so no "first come first served". If I get one I really like I'll take that (probably not...I was never good at decisions. xD). I'm probably going for something like, throwing a bunch of notes with names on them together and pick one. If you want to, I'll upload a video of that to youtube, but I promise I won't cheat (heck, why should I? xD).

So, that's all for now. If you have a question, feel free to ask.

The answer will be edited in this post, to keep things somewhat organized.

Oh, and...if I won't get a single message (you'll never know), I start looking for a pose myself.  ;)

RockingScorpion (who kinda regrets this now because he has to wait until monday now and is eager to draw).

Edit: You can still send pics until the weekend.
Title: First Pokemon, then Ponies, now Dinosaurs
Post by: RockingScorpion on March 24, 2014, 08:14:55 PM
Got another one. Embrace yourself for the most brilliant piece ever created.


[align=center]Cheeksies

(http://th00.deviantart.net/fs70/PRE/i/2014/083/5/b/cheeksies_by_rockingscorpion-d7bin38.jpg)
Source (http://fav.me/d7bin38)
(for bigger size etc.)[/align]

Because why the hell not. :D

I knew I said Petrie would be next, but this one was done quite quick (quick for me means you start and finish it on the same day) and I love the expression.
Also trying to shade a face like that isn't that easy. xD

By the way, I'm not so sure about the title since I'm no native speaker. I wanted it to be a cute form of cheeks, is it right to say it like that?

Oh, and...I'm not much into shipping, but Littlefoot X Ali.
I even (kind of) shipped them as a kid. Or at least when I was old enough to already think about that. So..yep. :D

About my upcoming Petrie drawing: I still recommend the ones who like him (and would like a drawing of him in my style to read the post on top of this one. I got no single message and I add another week to this. I won't be able to draw before next weekend, so yeah. So next friday is deadline.

That's it for now, hope you like it (somehow xD)

RockingScorpion.
Title: First Pokemon, then Ponies, now Dinosaurs
Post by: RockingScorpion on March 25, 2014, 05:45:10 PM
(I hope double posting within less than a day is okay if you have something new. I assume it is because I couldn't find anything about this in the rules ;) )

I created a digital version out of my last drawing. I wanted a new avatar and cell phone background, so yeah.

[align=center]Cheeksies - Digital Version


(http://fc08.deviantart.net/fs70/i/2014/084/a/6/cheeksies___digital_version_by_rockingscorpion-d7blxop.png)

Source (http://fav.me/d7blxop)
(if this isn't big enough for you, I don't know what is :D .)[/align]

I barely do digital art, but I'm giving my best when I do. If you still see a mistake, feel free to tell me.

And if anyone is wondering: Yep (http://s1.directupload.net/images/140325/5ylf8zpz.jpg), I'm really using it now. :D

Hope you like it. :)
Title: First Pokemon, then Ponies, now Dinosaurs
Post by: Ducky123 on March 25, 2014, 06:06:18 PM
Why of all possible scenes do you pick THIS creepy one  :blink:  :lol

It sure does look very cool again and it's also nice to see some digital art :)

I don't think there are any flaws at all; at least I didn't notice any :p Do you use different pencils for the sketching and the shading btw? And what program did you use to create the digital one?

"Cheeksies" sounds fine to me though I'm as clueless as you :p

I'd love to have a LBT-background on my phone but I don't want my classmates to be aware of my fandom of that show... they will jump at anything they find out about me  :rolleyes
I'm pretty sure it doesn't only serve well as a phone bg but also as a desctop bg :smile

Looking forward to seeing your portrait of Petrie :yes
Title: First Pokemon, then Ponies, now Dinosaurs
Post by: jansenov on March 25, 2014, 06:12:46 PM
That one just aches to become a sticker.
Title: First Pokemon, then Ponies, now Dinosaurs
Post by: CeraTheRed on March 25, 2014, 06:23:38 PM
Quote from: jansenov,Mar 25 2014 on  05:12 PM
That one just aches to become a sticker.
Y'know, you're right, this DOES look like it would make a good sticker. I know I'D love to put this as a sticker on my laptop.  :DD It also has the exact look and almost FEEL of a sticker. Seriously, I almost wanna touch my screen to see if I can grab that sticker.  :lol
Title: First Pokemon, then Ponies, now Dinosaurs
Post by: RockingScorpion on March 25, 2014, 07:34:32 PM
Ducky123:
This is an insider between me and my girlfriend. I won't go into any details but this probably will never fail to make her laugh. :D

The pencils I use...let's see.
I have 4H, 2H, HB, 4B and 6B. 4H and 2H are for outlines, HB is for outlines and some shading, 4B and 6B are for shading - but I use them for outlines in some cases, for example when the shading gets so dark that you need an even darker outline. 6B almost creates solid black.

The digital version was done in Photoshop.

You know..I have a My Little Pony patch on my backpack and a MLP sticker on my laptop. I don't think anyone would care for my cellphone background. One of the perks when you work in the foto/film/graphic design business. People might not share same interests but have something else or are just used enough to this that it's no big deal. xD

Jansenov & CeraTheRead:

You know..if you have the possibility to create a sticker out of that, you can. :)
Just tell everyone where you got it if you show it around and I would love to see how it turned out. :D

To all of you: Thanks for the comments. :)
Title: First Pokemon, then Ponies, now Dinosaurs
Post by: RockingScorpion on March 26, 2014, 08:42:46 PM
I added some lights and shading to my last upload. The first one seemed too flat for me, so yeah. Also was done in Photoshop.

[align=center]
(http://th01.deviantart.net/fs70/PRE/i/2014/085/3/5/cheeksies___digital_version_shaded_by_rockingscorpion-d7bqf0k.png)

Source (http://fav.me/d7bqf0k)
(for bigger version.)[/align]

Which one do you like better? I already have pros and cons for both of them. :D

Another thing: I said it's okay for me if you make a sticker out of that if you can. But I won't allow anyone to make money with it, of course. This doesn't mean I'm not trusting you guys, it's just that this is the internet and everyone can read this, registered or not. And it won't hurt to make things clear. ;)

This (http://www.gangoffive.net/index.php?topic=12996&view=findpost&p=22058592) here is still going by the way. :D

And I'm calling it a night now. :)

RockingScorpion

Edit: 2nd page. Wohoo! :D
Title: First Pokemon, then Ponies, now Dinosaurs
Post by: Dalekdino on March 27, 2014, 06:03:17 AM
As I said on D-art I can't look at this without smirking.   :lol
Title: First Pokemon, then Ponies, now Dinosaurs
Post by: RockingScorpion on April 01, 2014, 02:10:18 PM
So, after I had to choose from the many pms I got (it was one :D ) this one is a request from Ducky123.

A few words ahead: I recently watched all LBT movies and everytime when Petrie had screentime I thought his design looked always a little flat next to everyone else. Littlefoot, Cera and everyone have a lot of details but he...well. It always seemed like some extra detail in his face would do the trick.

So I wanted to try just that, and I think I did a pretty decent job. But what do you think?

So, without any more blabbering, the drawing:

[align=center]
(http://fc04.deviantart.net/fs71/f/2014/091/5/6/derpetrie_by_rockingscorpion-d7ckfg8.jpg)

Source (http://fav.me/d7ckfg8)
(for bigger version.)[/align]

I hope you like it as well as I do, and I also hope I met your expectations, Ducky123.

Oh, I forgot something:

[align=center]Happy April Fool's Day! :D [/align]

And don't worry, here (http://fav.me/d7ckgwc) is a preview of the actual version. I don't know when this will be finished though, I have some stress with photos right now. But I will find some time next week maybe. We'll see about that.

RockingScorpion :)
Title: First Pokemon, then Ponies, now Dinosaurs
Post by: Dalekdino on April 01, 2014, 03:11:49 PM
Well I know what will be in my nightmares tonight.   :DD
Title: First Pokemon, then Ponies, now Dinosaurs
Post by: Ducky123 on April 01, 2014, 03:35:27 PM
Hahaha!!! Good one :DD It looks a little weird but that's just the way it's meant to look like, right? :p

At least SOMEONE is fooling us on here today... usually the admins come up with something mean but this year they seemingly didn't set up anything  <_<
Title: First Pokemon, then Ponies, now Dinosaurs
Post by: RockingScorpion on April 01, 2014, 05:52:11 PM
Dalekdino: He isn't that scary, is he? :D

Ducky123: Well then, at least one prank like you said. :D
About that weird thing...does the actual version preview also look weird to you? I could still change it at this point if you think something is off.
Title: First Pokemon, then Ponies, now Dinosaurs
Post by: Ducky123 on April 01, 2014, 06:51:45 PM
It doesn't look off. It just looks really funny in a weird way because Petrie looks different here which doesn't mean he looks bad :smile.
As I said, I like it and I think it's a pretty funny idea to make little amendments to his outer appearance, yep, yep, yep.

EDIT: Just realised that I haven't looked at your actual version's preview until now (it looks good) :lol I'm of course referring to the prank picture in my yesterday's post
Title: First Pokemon, then Ponies, now Dinosaurs
Post by: vonboy on April 01, 2014, 08:12:00 PM
I had this cool idea for you guys for April Foolds, but never got around to doing all the work that it entailed. :(

Oh well, hopefully I can do it next year instead  :smile
Title: First Pokemon, then Ponies, now Dinosaurs
Post by: rhombus on April 01, 2014, 09:38:07 PM
Quote from: Dalekdino,Apr 1 2014 on  02:11 PM
Well I know what will be in my nightmares tonight.   :DD
Same here.  :yes It was a rather nice prank though and the only one that I have encountered today in the forums that I frequent.  I had considered playing a prank on my students by mentioning a possible pop quiz...  But even I'm not that evil.  :p
Title: First Pokemon, then Ponies, now Dinosaurs
Post by: RockingScorpion on April 17, 2014, 05:19:06 PM
vonboy: Maybe you cann pull it off next time then. :D

rhombus: Nothing bad about a prank that scares the hell out of your students. xD

Soooo....Ducky123's request is done:

[align=center]Petrie - Portrait

(http://fc02.deviantart.net/fs71/i/2014/107/5/e/petrie___portrait_by_rockingscorpion-d7ev2rq.jpg)
Source (http://fav.me/d7ev2rq)
(for bigger size etc.)[/align]

Gee...this is the first day in a while where I could've relaxed a bit, but what do I do? I finished two drawings today, and one of them was started and finished today. I'm just not someone who could do nothing, I guess. xD

Hope you like my newest work. :)

About upcoming stuff...I don't know. I have some ideas for pixel arts (not the small icons I did for this forum, I mean complete pixel arts with shading and everything) and another pencil drawing where I combine the 3 fandoms I'm active in right now. We'll see about it, I guess.
Title: First Pokemon, then Ponies, now Dinosaurs
Post by: Ducky123 on April 17, 2014, 07:19:30 PM
As I already told you... this looks awesome! :lol The shading makes Petrie look sort of 3D, like a clay figure :) This kind of shading is very difficult is get when using coloured pencils so I have stuck to my old ways - ignoring the shading for I'm not capable of doing it correctly yet. Yes, that was a spoiler. I'm going to upload Petrie in that very pose, only coloured :lol

So yeah, great job RS, keep it up! (and if you're searching for good screenshots the Caption This area is a perfect source for those) ;)
Title: First Pokemon, then Ponies, now Dinosaurs
Post by: CeraTheRed on April 17, 2014, 08:41:23 PM
Quote from: Ducky123,Apr 17 2014 on  06:19 PM
As I already told you... this looks awesome! :lol The shading makes Petrie look sort of 3D, like a clay figure :) This kind of shading is very difficult is get when using coloured pencils so I have stuck to my old ways - ignoring the shading for I'm not capable of doing it correctly yet. Yes, that was a spoiler. I'm going to upload Petrie in that very pose, only coloured :lol

So yeah, great job RS, keep it up! (and if you're searching for good screenshots the Caption This area is a perfect source for those) ;)
I look forward to it. Petrie's become my favorite. He's ADORABLE. This really IS very good. WAY BETTER than what I could do. I have no drawing talent, but I do with cooking, and might with writing. I've never really tried. Anyway, I also love this.
Title: First Pokemon, then Ponies, now Dinosaurs
Post by: RockingScorpion on April 18, 2014, 02:36:13 PM
CeraTheRed:
Thank you. :)
If you never really tried drawing, you might actually be good at it. The first drawing I ever did..let's just say that it can be a long way until you finally see yourself you got better. ;)

Oh and by the way...

Guys....

I think something is on my bed.

Or shall I say someone? :D

[align=center]

(http://fc09.deviantart.net/fs70/i/2014/108/8/6/there_is_someone_in_my_room_by_rockingscorpion-d7ezdwg.jpg)
Source (http://fav.me/d7ezdwg)
(for bigger size etc.)[/align]

I was curious if I could pull this off, and I personally think it went well. What do you think? :)
Title: First Pokemon, then Ponies, now Dinosaurs
Post by: Dalekdino on April 18, 2014, 03:03:33 PM
That's very cleverly done:) E.G. Part of  her foot is hidden behind the bed covers  I really like this.
If I had seen Ducky on my bed as a kid I would have been really excited.
Title: First Pokemon, then Ponies, now Dinosaurs
Post by: Ducky123 on April 18, 2014, 04:03:25 PM
:wub  :wub  :wub  :wub  :wub

Aww, she's so huggable! Love it! :lol:

Hmm, maybe I'm gonna create a coloured version of this cutie? I should! :lol

CeraTheRed: I dunno if you have checked out my art thread yet but I think you can also see me improve with every drawing, with every sketch. I thought I can't draw but I can as long as I have a reference... Just dry it out if you fancy doing some art ;)
Title: First Pokemon, then Ponies, now Dinosaurs
Post by: RockingScorpion on April 20, 2014, 06:20:41 PM
Dalekdino: Thank you. :D
I also pressed my hands down on the spot where Ducky is standing, because realism. If anyone is interested what you have to keep in mind when doing something like that, I made a comment about it at deviantart, under the fanart itself. ;)

Ducky123: Thanks again, and like I said, I'm looking forward to that.
And yes, improvement. I sometimes take out my older drawings and then compare then with my actual stuff and then I think: I could convince someone that 2 different persons made these. xD
That's just how it goes with drawing.

Aaaand update. Right on time for easter holiday.
 :)

[align=center]Ducky - Digitalized

(http://th00.deviantart.net/fs70/PRE/i/2014/110/0/0/ducky___digitalized_by_rockingscorpion-d7faqj4.png)
[/align]

Also, because of the holiday, I made the settings so that you can grab the highest resolution available. Which is huge, you can believe me. xD
You can download that version over here: click (http://fav.me/d7faqj4)!

Sadly I will remove the download option in 2 days, because my stuff has already been used without me agreeing to that. But I guess that should be enough time for everyone here to get it. ;)
But if you want to use my stuff, you can always ask me. Yep, I also think about stickers there, if you have the possibility. xD
I'd like to see that if anyone does it. :)
But keep in mind that a shaded version will be next, soo...you might wanna wait for that.

And yep, I think I'll try a colored version of my last fanart with this one.

One last fact: I've been very careful when doing this, and what I got out of it is that you can move the eyes around like you want. I think you could even animate her moving her eyes.
I had way too much fun with that (http://s7.directupload.net/images/140421/9x7t4yov.jpg), making her derp and stuff. xD

Hope you like it, and Happy Easter Holiday (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mGPtVRA8aU0), everyone. :D

"Hey Andi! Nice to see you!"
"Well Happy Easter!"
"Well Happy Easter, too!
"What'cha doing!"
"Looking for eggs!"
"Have FUN!"
"I WILL!"
Title: First Pokemon, then Ponies, now Dinosaurs
Post by: Dalekdino on April 21, 2014, 03:29:31 AM
Looks a lot cuter with colour. :)
Title: First Pokemon, then Ponies, now Dinosaurs
Post by: Ducky123 on April 21, 2014, 11:44:45 AM
I agree, though I always prefer art that is not made with computers :lol But I like it very much nevertheless.

Looking forward to whatever you're up to doing next :yes
Title: First Pokemon, then Ponies, now Dinosaurs
Post by: RockingScorpion on April 21, 2014, 03:12:31 PM
Ducky123 and Dalek: Thanks :)
And I also prefer traditional because it's something that has become somewhat rare. But a little bit of digital stuff every now and then..why not. :D

And now a fair warning ahead: This might be cute. Maybe. xD

[align=center]Ducky - Digitalized, Shaded

(http://fc02.deviantart.net/fs70/i/2014/111/5/9/ducky___digital___shaded_by_rockingscorpion-d7ff4o1.png)
[/align]

And again, biggest resolution is available over here (http://fav.me/d7ff4o1). It won't be there forever, so better be quick. :D

I think I'll try a colored version of that "There's someone in my room" thingy with this one. Tomorrow or maybe even today, I have to see about that.

After that I have to stop myself from doing fanart. There are some photos that have to be made after all.^^

Hope you like it. :)

ps: It's hard to see with that dark background but Ducky actually casts a shadow that works on every background because it's transparent. ;)
Title: First Pokemon, then Ponies, now Dinosaurs
Post by: RockingScorpion on April 22, 2014, 05:31:15 PM
As promised:

[align=center]There is someone in my room...(colored)

(http://fc07.deviantart.net/fs70/i/2014/112/9/4/there_is_someone_in_my_room___colored_by_rockingscorpion-d7fkfj4.jpg)

Source (http://fav.me/d7fkfj4)
(for bigger size etc.)[/align]

Which version do you prefer? This one or the other one which is b/w and has a traditional drawing? I don't think I will ever be able to decide that myself. I'm terrible at deciding stuff, no matter what. I always flip coins when I have to. xD

This has to be the last big thing for a while now, because work 'n stuff. I still will create some rough (http://fav.me/d79wybe) sketches (http://fav.me/d7a0yvj) sometimes (http://fav.me/d7ckgwc). And those will be properly finished when I have the time to do that. If you want to see those versions, I will show them, too. :)

I go and see if I can add a poll to this topic, then you can vote there. If that's not possible, you can just write it in here as an answer. If you want. :)

That's it for now, until next time. :)

Oh and by the way. Ruby evolves into Chomper, I think.

Edit: I don't think I can add a poll, so...yep. Like I said, you can answer here if you want. :)

Oh, and...today's the last chance to grab the high resolution versions of my digital Ducky. ;)
Title: First Pokemon, then Ponies, now Dinosaurs
Post by: Ducky123 on April 22, 2014, 06:28:54 PM
Both your pencil artwork and your digital artwork looks great. I can't decide between them either :lol

EDIT: Just a quick question... Have you already noticed the little (and terribly inactive) subforum of the "Caption This" Forum called "Fanart Caption This"? I think that this would make a nice picture to be captured :)
Title: First Pokemon, then Ponies, now Dinosaurs
Post by: RockingScorpion on April 27, 2014, 08:54:54 PM
Ducky123: Yes, I've seen it. If you want to, you can open a thread with this piece. :)

And..it seems I'm still continuing doing stuff.
The thing is, I have some (which means, a lot) stuff to be stressed about at the moment. But there are still times where I just can't help it. And I dislike doing nothing, soo...yep. xD

[align=center]Just Hanging Around

(http://fc06.deviantart.net/fs71/i/2014/117/3/5/just_hanging_around_by_rockingscorpion-d7g9fpn.png)

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The biggest resolution I have of this is insane. My computer almost went Nnope because of this. I'll have to see if I can even add the shading when it's that big. To give you an idea about the size...
If you want to have a banner with Littlefoot and Ali hanging in your room that is 2,50x1,90 meters big, let me know. xD

Hope you like it, and if you see any flaws, let me now. :)

Tomorrow I'll know if I failed this semester despite of working pretty hard or not. I really hope I can work something out. xD
Title: First Pokemon, then Ponies, now Dinosaurs
Post by: Ducky123 on April 28, 2014, 08:57:53 AM
A lovely scene, isn't it? :p You caught their expressions pretty well like you always do (and no pencil pic this time? :o). Actually, you are capable of creating LBT fanart so well, that I daresay it looks better than it sometimes does in the movies :angel

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Will do!
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Tomorrow I'll know if I failed this semester despite of working pretty hard or not. I really hope I can work something out. xD
Well, if your fear is going to come true, you can relate to Ali. If, however, your results are good, you can rather relate to Littlefoot (since he'd laugh due to Ali falling) :p
Title: First Pokemon, then Ponies, now Dinosaurs
Post by: RockingScorpion on April 28, 2014, 02:16:51 PM
No pencil version this time, nnope.^^
I just didn't want to draw with pencils this time.

Oh, and...

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you are capable of creating LBT fanart so well, that I daresay it looks better than it sometimes does in the movies

Stop it you! :oops
(I think I've said this before...yep, I did. xD)

Oh, and everything went well. I didn't fail this semester and just got myself a Cera plushie because of this.^^

So what's more to say? Ah, yes. Here, have a humongous Littlefoot eye (http://s1.directupload.net/images/140428/fecdhneq.jpg) staring on you..He knows what you're up to. xD

(Yes, this is from the 100% version. Lacking smooth outlines though.)

And now there's a new fanfic chapter for me to read. *cough* Shorty's Dark Past *cough*
:D
Title: First Pokemon, then Ponies, now Dinosaurs
Post by: RockingScorpion on April 30, 2014, 06:05:24 PM
[align=center]Just Hanging Around - Shaded

(http://fc07.deviantart.net/fs71/i/2014/120/d/9/just_hanging_around___shaded_by_rockingscorpion-d7gls0b.png)
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Jep, it's done. Jep, shading was done in the high-res version (660,6 mb large workfile..I wonder if this is trying to tell me something...? Yeah, let's listen to Highway To Hell. :D).
Photoshop refused to save the high-res version for the web. :D

Shading Ali was a bit challenging, because she's upside down. That's where I spent the most time while shading.

Time needed for outlines+shading: 9 hours 30 minutes. And 45 minutes for finding misplaced pixels. Those little jerks. xD
Well, hope you like it. :)

RockingScorpion
Title: First Pokemon, then Ponies, now Dinosaurs
Post by: Ducky123 on April 30, 2014, 06:28:42 PM
And you're claiming that colouring with pencils takes too much time... :p I'd never spend 10 hours on one single picture...  :wow Except I need three attempts to get the outlines right :p

The shading really adds something to the picture; it sure does look much better when shaded. I got only one question: Why aren't you shading your pictures right away?
Title: First Pokemon, then Ponies, now Dinosaurs
Post by: RockingScorpion on April 30, 2014, 07:15:41 PM
10 hours...some people are way faster. Maybe that comes with experience, but experience or not, I try to work as detailed as possible. When the drawing is as big as this one, you'll get lots and lots of small errors. xD

Why I'm not shading right away..I'm trying to work as nondestructive as possible. That way, outlines just have to come first. Then comes shading. Working like that means that you can turn everything on and off and change everything like you want without anything happening to the rest of the picture.

Outlines without color and shading? Possible in a few clicks.
Color without outlines but shading? Possible in a few clicks.
Removing that one shading part that looks off? No problem.
No outlines, no eyes, no color, but shading? No idea why you want this, but possible in a few clicks. xD

That's also the reason why I can move the eyes around.^^

Yes, the file get's bigger that way. But you have ONE file containing everything. It's kind of nice.^^
This one has 23 layers...after I already brought the outlines on one layer.

For the outlines I use a tool where I have to split the outlines up. I had about 100 layers of outlines there. xD
After I'm done with outlines, I bring them all to one layer and start with shading. Otherwise I'd go crazy when looking for one specific layer I guess. xD

Oh and...another answer (tldr-answer): Since the unshaded versions are always done earlier, I put them online, too, even when I continue with shading right away. Just because I can and want to. :D

Oh, and...I just said you'd need a lot of color pencils, nothing about the time you need.
I guess I'd draw something like this in about 6 hours maximum when going traditional, colored or not.^^

Thanks for your comment. :)
Title: First Pokemon, then Ponies, now Dinosaurs
Post by: Ducky123 on April 30, 2014, 08:42:15 PM
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Oh and...another answer (tldr-answer): Since the unshaded versions are always done earlier, I put them online, too, even when I continue with shading right away. Just because I can and want to. biggrin.gif
That's what I was hinting at but still thanks for the detailed explanation. Makes things a bit clearer :p

And you're welcome! :wave
Title: First Pokemon, then Ponies, now Dinosaurs
Post by: RockingScorpion on May 08, 2014, 05:41:58 PM
@Ducky123: You should be allowed to keep the Ducky Member Icon forever.^^

Now, towards the update:

[align=center]I am a tree

(http://th02.deviantart.net/fs71/PRE/i/2014/128/f/8/i_am_a_tree_by_rockingscorpion-d7hmwm0.jpg)
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After telling her about one of Ducky's lines from the first episode of the LBT TV Series, my girlfriend just said: I want a Ducky Tree...

Well, now she's got one. :D
(That's also the reason I picked a leaf shape similar to a heart here).

My first self-designed LBT fanart. Ducky is really starting to grow on me as a character lately. No pun intended (it's totally intended. :D)

Also I think Fluttershy and Ducky would be great friends. Teehee. :D

This one is a little bit "unusual" compared to the most LBT Fanarts. Hope you still like it.

RockingScorpion. :)
Title: First Pokemon, then Ponies, now Dinosaurs
Post by: Dalekdino on May 09, 2014, 04:20:34 AM
Ohhh... Don't get me wrong it's a real good sketch, but I do find it a little creepy... :o
Title: First Pokemon, then Ponies, now Dinosaurs
Post by: RockingScorpion on May 09, 2014, 08:36:55 AM
It's surrealism. That tends to be like that, and I know what you mean, I had the same thought while drawing this. It also isn't something I do all the time. ;)
Title: First Pokemon, then Ponies, now Dinosaurs
Post by: Ducky123 on May 09, 2014, 09:54:21 AM
You sure have a habit of drawing weird pictures :lol Honestly though, it looks totally awesome! How long will it take until I can buy it at the local flower shop? :smile

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My first self-designed LBT fanart. Ducky is really starting to grow on me as a character lately. No pun intended (it's totally intended. biggrin.gif)
That's because nobody can resist her face :exactly
Title: First Pokemon, then Ponies, now Dinosaurs
Post by: RockingScorpion on May 11, 2014, 10:24:52 AM
Weird? That's something I never heard before when it comes to my sketches. xD

Duckytrees in flower shops? Well...hope dies last. xD
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That's because nobody can resist her face
Damn true. And no one could stop me from bringing a Ducky plushie to a Bronymeetup yesterday. :D

To the update!
[align=center]I'm coming!

(http://th02.deviantart.net/fs71/PRE/i/2014/130/9/6/i_m_coming__by_rockingscorpion-d7hwlsr.jpg)
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Update in my thread? I smell...Ducky! Of course. xD
I drew this one yesterday, during the meetup, to test myself how I would do when drawing in public. I think I'm one of the guys that also get in "the zone" while doing something. I also was able to switch out of it and back in somewhat easily. :D

And I have another one coming up soon - or not. The thing is, this time I filmed myself while drawing. At least I did until my camera battery died.
Anyway, because of the huge high quality data this camera throws at me it might take a little bit longer.
What I'm talking about here is 14 gb of data. And I'm about 50% done with drawing. Yeah...xD.
We'll see if my computer is even able to handle that. I hope so because I'd like to give out a good version. If not...well, it's something. A preview of the drawing is here (http://fav.me/d7hyauy), if you're interested.

Oh, and nnope, this won't be the final title. xD

RockingScorpion.

(Now I go watching the thunderstorm that is right above me and almost gave me a heart attack. xD)
Title: First Pokemon, then Ponies, now Dinosaurs
Post by: Dalekdino on May 11, 2014, 11:40:36 AM
Ahh another cute Ducky drawing:) Though I must admit her left foot looks very different from her right.....
Title: First Pokemon, then Ponies, now Dinosaurs
Post by: Ducky123 on May 11, 2014, 03:47:52 PM
I know where this is from :smile LBT 10, Ducky is about to catch Spike but then Spike ducks to grab some more food and Ducky crashed onto the floor :DD

Regarding the picture itself: Once again, you have shown your great skill (I'm jealous :angel) Her foot does indeed look funny but that's normal with LBT screenshots :lol ESpecially if they're from the Tv-series :rolleyes

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And I have another one coming up soon - or not. The thing is, this time I filmed myself while drawing. At least I did until my camera battery died.
How to draw by RS... sounds awesome! :idea Looking forward to it (intentionally not looking at the spoiler :p)
Title: First Pokemon, then Ponies, now Dinosaurs
Post by: RockingScorpion on May 11, 2014, 08:51:21 PM
Dalekdino: Thanks. :)

Ducky123: Ah, I remember. :D
Jou're jealous? You don't have to be, really. Have you seen my first drawing ever (not-LBT-related) that I did based on something I'm a fan of? It's somewhere in my deviantart-journals...or here (http://fav.me/d7gpxzn).
(Ohmygod it's so bad xD)
If anyone thinks it's not that bad: I already had 6 months of graphic design lectures behind me when I did this. xD

Like I said in your topic, you're definitely on a good way with your drawings. :)

About her foot..I don't see anything weird there. It has a different angle and a different position...but it might be the case that I worked so much time on it (actually I was somewhat fast) that I can't see it anymore. xD
You're right about the TV series though...I refuse to use THAT as a reference. The movies all had a solid animation quality, but that...no. No No No. *insert Ducky smiley here*

How to draw? Weeeell...kind of. xD
It won't be a tutorial, but you can see how I work. Sadly I didn't record the first few steps, but that's only about 10% missing there, probably not even that. The idea to record it came to me when that was already done.^^
And I found a way to tone down the huge data size with almost no visible quality loss. My computer can handle it somewhat, but I have to play fan with a piece of paper or else it get's too hot.
(That's also why this will be a one time thing. My arms kind of hurt now. xD)

If nothing gets in between, I think you can expect the drawing and the video tomorrow or in two days.

RS :)
Title: First Pokemon, then Ponies, now Dinosaurs
Post by: RockingScorpion on May 12, 2014, 07:51:33 PM
Whew.

I'm done. The video is online.

Never again. xD

Sooo - the drawing first:

[align=center]It Takes All Sorts

(http://fc09.deviantart.net/fs71/i/2014/132/2/4/it_takes_all_sorts_by_rockingscorpion-d7i538q.jpg)
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Aand the video: Klick (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bao50ms2CN8)!
(With almost 10 minutes it is somewhat long, but I already made it 800% faster, so...I think that's enough. ;)

Because of the huge amount of data my camera was throwing at me, because of the fact that my computer was pretty much at it's limits and because I'm not someone who is a pro when it comes to movies and such, this video really is a one-time-thing. At least when it comes to traditional drawings, I might create one for my digital artworks. Might.^^

And well, I don't know what to say anymore here, sooo..

Hope you like it. :)

RS (I never read my nickname in a shortened version before..this is your fault, Ducky123, since you did it first. :p )
Title: First Pokemon, then Ponies, now Dinosaurs
Post by: Dalekdino on May 13, 2014, 06:12:57 AM
Ahh one of my favourite scenes from my favourite LBT movie and song:)
Was also one of the first human drawings I did of Ali:)
Title: First Pokemon, then Ponies, now Dinosaurs
Post by: Ducky123 on May 13, 2014, 02:52:31 PM
Again, you surprise me :lol That's definitely a very cool scene you chose and, of course, it's flawless (as far as I can tell :p).
My thoughts about the video: First of all: GREAT IDEA! :lol I really should do this myself one of these days... I'd fail so much. Anyway, later in the video, it was rather dark. Not meant to be critism but some people might have trouble seeing it. There are some questions I do have: 1. Did you use a reference? 2. What was the piece of paper for (reference? :p)? 3. How did you put the camera? Angle, tripod etc :) 4. Why did you erase everything at the begiining? Was it only meant to be a rough sketch that you would erase but you still see the lines and then you would just redraw them with more pressure so they're darker?
I'm quite amazed that you just sketched this and it looked fine. Whenever I sketch, my rubber is my best friend :angel I seldom get it right at the first try...
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I might create one for my digital artworks. Might.^^
YEEEEEEEEEEEES!!! :lol:
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RS (I never read my nickname in a shortened version before..this is your fault, Ducky123, since you did it first. dino_tongue.gif )
I'm lazy :angel
Title: First Pokemon, then Ponies, now Dinosaurs
Post by: RockingScorpion on May 13, 2014, 03:42:18 PM
Thanks for the feedback. :D

Now...
Ducky123: I don't know why it is so dark suddenly. The camera had the same settings and I used the same light...I think it's my fault because I blocked off some of the light. Anyway, I think you still can see enough and I'm no pro at video making. I'm okay with how it is. xD

1: Reference was used. It can be found somewhere in "Caption This". ;)
2: That piece of paper was to protect the drawing from my own hand. I suffer from sweaty hands waaay too much. xD
3: I used a tripod, yep, and the cam was facing about 45? down. The best thing you can do is to try and let the paper take as much space in the recording as possible.
4: Just as you said. :)

Like I said, about 5 to 10% is missing here, because I didn't had the recording idea right away. What's missing is just what you said: Using the rubber a lot of times. If you look closely, you can see a very faint set of outlines being there in the beginning of the video.^^

Oh and...aren't we all lazy somehow? :D
Title: First Pokemon, then Ponies, now Dinosaurs
Post by: Ducky123 on May 13, 2014, 05:17:00 PM
Ah, thanks for answering these questions :p I'll have to try your technique next time I draw something, yep, yep, yep.
Title: First Pokemon, then Ponies, now Dinosaurs
Post by: RockingScorpion on May 17, 2014, 07:00:59 PM
Ducky123: It just might be better to find your own technique - or just stick to the one you already have and keep improving it. ;)

Update time!

[align=center]It is very special

(http://fc05.deviantart.net/fs71/i/2014/137/7/4/it_is_very_special_by_rockingscorpion-d7iqrhe.jpg)
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When I watched the treestar scene over and over again for reference, I noticed how great it really is.
Littlefoot is just so happy...about a single leaf. It just shows perfectly how tough it must have been and how Littlefoot is still able to be happy and cherish some things, even when they are as small as this treestar.

Oh and, by the way: I'm really no expert here, but according to my calculations at how big the gang would be in reality, this treestar is about 2 or 3 meters large. Talking about small...xD

I have some more poses or especially expressions planned already to help myself getting the character concepts in my head.

Oh and btw: Who else was exited when you found star-shaped leaves when you were a kid because of this movie? :D
(But I was also a bit disappointed because they never were this perfect).

Hope you like it.  :)
RockingScorpion
Title: First Pokemon, then Ponies, now Dinosaurs
Post by: Ducky123 on May 17, 2014, 09:00:12 PM
Awesome! :lol I totally love that scene. It's animated with so much love. And here it's drawn with just as much love :yes

You know, you are sort of inspiring me... or at least motivating me to sit down and keep trying :angel

Keep up the GREAT work! :exactly
Title: First Pokemon, then Ponies, now Dinosaurs
Post by: Dalekdino on May 18, 2014, 03:53:29 AM
One of favourite scenes from the first film :) Love it!
Title: First Pokemon, then Ponies, now Dinosaurs
Post by: RockingScorpion on May 18, 2014, 02:52:27 PM
Thank you, both of you. :)

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You know, you are sort of inspiring me... or at least motivating me to sit down and keep trying

I am what? ^^

Hm, to explain this a little better...
Since I started drawing the LBT Characters I somehow started to get more attention than I ever expexted.
And..any of you ever watched One Piece? You might then know how Chopper reacts when he gets compliments. It's kind of the same for me.

I'm just not used to it. xD
I mean, I'm just drawing stuff for my personal fun and people like it enough to even call themselves fans, I mean...
It's just me. Some random guy messing around with pencils. xD

Compared to some other fan artists it isn't much, I know. But I still think it's cool and I'm kind of honored.^^

And I just wanted to write that down even I'm not soo good at expecting compliments.^^
Title: First Pokemon, then Ponies, now Dinosaurs
Post by: RockingScorpion on May 21, 2014, 12:35:40 PM
[align=center]It Is Very Special - Color Style Test

(http://fc09.deviantart.net/fs70/i/2014/141/e/4/it_is_very_special___color_style_test_by_rockingscorpion-d7j6tom.jpg)
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Well, jep, this is basically my latest drawing, but colored without losing the charm of a traditional sketch.

I learned how to do that in Photoshop Lecture today and now I can't decide if I should do this for every drawing or not or if I should only upload these in the future and keep the original sketch for me. Hm...

Let me know what you think, if you want to. :)

Oh and btw...
When I deactivated some layers I noticed something...
Click (http://s7.directupload.net/images/140521/vemv9ifl.jpg)!

...is it just me or is this looking like the backside of a handpainted animation cel? :D
I have 4 Land Before Time cels here and when you look at the side where you can't see the outlines, it kind of looks like that.
The method I used is somewhat similar, if I think about it.

Hope you like it.
RockingScorpion.
Title: First Pokemon, then Ponies, now Dinosaurs
Post by: Ducky123 on May 21, 2014, 12:54:22 PM
Saw this on Deviant Art just a few minutes ago :lol:

Well, looks great, well done! :yes

So, if I got that right, you coloured the picture using photoshop and just added it to the pencil n' paper drawing - like another layer? Well, this does sound like a good idea and it certainly looks really good. Some diversity is always a good thing :yes

I can't see anything your linked picture has in common with an animation cell though I'm no expert at all on this subject :p

I wonder what surprise will await us next :smile Keep up the awesome work!
Title: First Pokemon, then Ponies, now Dinosaurs
Post by: RockingScorpion on May 21, 2014, 01:20:07 PM
Thanks. :)

And no, it's not that simple, you have to...

Oh wait. The magician never explains his tricks. :D
Just kidding. What I did was removing everything from the drawing that wasn't outlines, shading or paper structure. What remains looks like this:

(http://s7.directupload.net/images/140521/ui5io4hx.jpg)

Now you can start adding colors. Since the shading is already done, you just have to paint in the spots where color is required.

I automatized the process to get to these outlines seen above. If I had to do that every single time I probably wouldn't even think about doing it more often. xD
Now that it's automatic, all I have to do is a single click.

Oh and...this (http://s1.directupload.net/images/140521/x8luj7pm.jpg) is the backside of one of the cels I have.

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I wonder what surprise will await us next :smile  Keep up the awesome work!

I'll try. :D
Title: First Pokemon, then Ponies, now Dinosaurs
Post by: Ducky123 on May 21, 2014, 01:47:16 PM
Ah okay, makes sense now that I know how the bg of a cell painting looks like :smile
Title: First Pokemon, then Ponies, now Dinosaurs
Post by: Dalekdino on May 21, 2014, 01:51:31 PM
Looks ten times better with colour.  :D
Title: First Pokemon, then Ponies, now Dinosaurs
Post by: RockingScorpion on May 22, 2014, 09:04:12 PM
Thanks, Dalek. :)

The feedback I got for the colored version is somewhat positive, so I just went crazy for a few hours today. I just finished a few minutes ago here. xD

So have a small artwork wave coming at you. :D
The purpose of these is to learn more about how exactly this technique works and what it's doing. The first one was kind of "thrown together" just before I had to write a test, to take away my nervousness a bit. xD
I still was very careful with it, but overlooked some parts. Now I didn't overlook them anymore. It's actually a surprise that it worked out with the first one, but the biggest problem is that all of those get too dark and you have to brighten up the colors...

Eh, enough talking. Onward to pictures! :smile

[align=center]Ducky Portrait - Color Style Test

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[align=center]I'm Coming! - Color Style Test

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Okay, here I have to say one more thing: Both color schemes you see here are used in movies. The first one is from the first movie when Ducky is in the Great Valley. The other one is from one of the sequels. The difference is huge, and I think for future drawings I'll go for something in between these two.

[align=center]It Takes All Sorts - Color Style Test

(http://fc09.deviantart.net/fs71/i/2014/142/1/9/it_takes_all_sorts___color_style_test_by_rockingscorpion-d7jcuj5.jpg)
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Soo..that's it. Hope you still like it, even if it's somewhat repetitive. That's why I won't do any more of these using the drawings I already showed here. Except when one of you wants to see a certain one like this. To make it easier to look at them, my deviantart is linked in my signature. ;)
Upcoming drawings will get a colored version though.

Oh, and this is probably the end for things like that (http://fav.me/d7ff4o1). Mostly at least. To create digital art from scratch is somewhat time consuming. To color a pencil sketch digitally takes some time too, but in comparison it's really fast and simple.
But if there is something I really want as a 100% digital version, I might do it. :)

Soo, that's really it for now. Once again, hope you like it.
RockingScorpion. :)
Title: First Pokemon, then Ponies, now Dinosaurs
Post by: Ducky123 on May 23, 2014, 02:06:21 AM
They all look really great :yes

I think the green colour of the first pic is somewhat dark indeed. I, personally, prefer bright colours anyway :p
Title: First Pokemon, then Ponies, now Dinosaurs
Post by: rhombus on May 23, 2014, 02:42:12 AM
Those look amazing!  :wow

I am especially impressed with the "It takes all sorts" picture.  The coloring on the last two drawings looks flawless to me.  :yes
Title: First Pokemon, then Ponies, now Dinosaurs
Post by: Dalekdino on May 23, 2014, 05:25:17 AM
Again I really like this with colour. Though I can't help but notice that the ring around Cera's eye doesn't seem to be coloured...
Title: First Pokemon, then Ponies, now Dinosaurs
Post by: RockingScorpion on May 23, 2014, 08:35:13 AM
Thanks to all of you. :D

Ducky123: The colors are taken directly from the first movie. I could make them brighter a bit, but well..details. That's why I practiced a bit.^^
I also was surprised how dull the colors actually were. xD

rhombus: The first one doesn't? If you want, I'd like to know what mistakes you see in there. :)

Dalekdino: Fixed (http://fav.me/d7jcuj5). ;)
I did notice this before though, but I think it kind of looks weird. Like her eyes are really small or something, compared to Ali.
Oh well, it's accurate now. :D
Title: First Pokemon, then Ponies, now Dinosaurs
Post by: rhombus on May 23, 2014, 01:03:03 PM
^  Please don't misunderstand, there isn't anything wrong with the first one from what I can see.  It is simply that the darkness of the colors in that makes the picture look kind of grim and foreboding in comparison to the others.  However, as you have said in your response to Ducky, that is the coloration from the first film and it matches the darker mood of that film quite well.
Title: First Pokemon, then Ponies, now Dinosaurs
Post by: landbeforetimelover on May 24, 2014, 12:02:22 AM
Amazing!  It's not perfect, but it's close.  In regards to Cera....something's not quite right with her eyes.  Maybe they're too small?  They seem a bit out of proportion or something.  Of course I'm no art expert and this is about 10000000x better than anything I could draw.  Keep practicing and you can make some good money at this doing commissions.
Title: First Pokemon, then Ponies, now Dinosaurs
Post by: RockingScorpion on May 25, 2014, 04:49:11 PM
They are..too big? I just checked myself but I really didn't expected that. xD
Here's (http://www.gangoffive.net/index.php?topic=12645) my reference if you want to see that yourself. You really seem to have an eye for details. ;)
It's just so typical that cartoon characters have big eyes, I would've never guessed that I made them too big.^^

But well, that's why I still practice around with references. :D

About commissions and money: Maybe I could, but I don't think I ever will. Someone even asked me about my price after I made a small lottery with some prints of my stuff during a MLP fan meetup. I said I always listen to ideas, but don't expect anything, because this is the one thing I'd like to keep as a hobby. ;)
Title: First Pokemon, then Ponies, now Dinosaurs
Post by: RockingScorpion on May 26, 2014, 04:25:06 PM
Okay, Okay...
Someone (me) is going to hell if he won't do anything good tomorrow. xD
I already warned one of the members here so at least he is prepared..maybe.

[align=center]Somewhere in the Mysterious Beyond..

...radioactivity is a thing.

(http://fc09.deviantart.net/fs70/i/2014/146/7/0/somewhere_in_the_mysterious_beyond____llamas4fave__by_rockingscorpion-d7jujtp.png)
Source (http://fav.me/d7jujtp)
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No, I haven't lost a bet or anything. I just did this with MLP (http://fav.me/d772f0j) already and kind of felt like doing it with Land Before Time, too.

This is what happens if you draw anything in Paint, using your left hand and your laptop trackpad, then vectorize the outcome.
Pretty amazing, huh? :D
Time needed for the Paint Version: About 10 minutes. xD
This is the Paint Version: http://fav.me/d7julc9 (http://fav.me/d7julc9)

And believe it or not, this was a request. Kind of. I aked my girlfriend what I had in mind and let her choose the character.

And yes, everyone who faves this gets a Llama. Let's see if something like that can get popular. :D

(Man, I felt bad when I submitted this. Sorry, Littlefoot. xD)

Buuut something not so hideous:
I finished the Pixel Art Icons I made for this community today. Here they are:

[align=center]Land Before Time - Icon Set

(http://fc07.deviantart.net/fs70/f/2014/146/c/b/cb3e3c94b5dad3fb9cf29027011ef307-d7jtjb4.png)
Source (http://fav.me/d7jtjb4)
(for bigger size etc.)[/align]

Anyone who wants to give some feedback for the icons can do it here or here (http://www.gangoffive.net/index.php?topic=13054.20#lastPost). :)
(It's pretty cool that I had the chance to give something to this great community. :) )

So, that's it. Hope you like it. Oh wait..no, I don't. At least not the first part of this post. xD

'Til next time
RockingScorpion
Title: First Pokemon, then Ponies, now Dinosaurs
Post by: Dalekdino on May 26, 2014, 04:33:51 PM
OK don't get me wrong but that pic of Littlefoot is quit creepy...
But I do like the icons.
Title: First Pokemon, then Ponies, now Dinosaurs
Post by: CeraTheRed on May 26, 2014, 05:03:58 PM
Radioactivity makes Littlefoot creepy.
:lol
This really looks good, and I'm LOVING those icons. They're so much like video game icons... :wow
Title: First Pokemon, then Ponies, now Dinosaurs
Post by: RockingScorpion on May 26, 2014, 05:12:49 PM
Dalekdino: That's what it's supposed to be like. xD
This isn't anything serious. ;)
But thanks. :)

CeraTheRed:
I guess they would need specific colors to be like video game icons (8 or 16bit style), but I know what you mean. Thanks. :)
Title: First Pokemon, then Ponies, now Dinosaurs
Post by: Ducky123 on May 26, 2014, 05:16:15 PM
Haha, awesome! :lol

Oh, and Ducky seems to slowly take over the avatars of all members... and she has started with our poor RockingScorpion :( She's the most evil swimmer after all and you parodied Petrie... might be a reason why so did it  :idea Ducky RULEZZ!!! :lol
Title: First Pokemon, then Ponies, now Dinosaurs
Post by: RockingScorpion on May 27, 2014, 08:52:28 PM
Oh my god, it has happened. I'm infected with Ducky's cuteness and if this keeps going I'll die from diabetes. Guess it was a bad idea to invite her to my place (http://fav.me/d7fkfj4). I had to draw her today again!

...:D
(But seriously, I LOVE her character design. Next time you won't see a Ducky drawing here, I promise. But I have another one in mind already..xD)

[align=center]Follow me, I lead the way

(http://th09.deviantart.net/fs70/PRE/i/2014/147/8/c/follow_me__i_lead_the_way___colored_by_rockingscorpion-d7k0ejt.jpg)
Source (http://fav.me/d7k0ejt)
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Have you ever seen someone being so confident when walking?
She'll lead you anywhere like a pro.
Every sharptooth out there will turn around and run like there's
no tomorrow if she is walking towards it. :D

Also a song came into my mind when I did this. Listen to it, then imagine her walking to it and you'll know why I was grinning so much while drawing. xD
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E2aHdtD2dqk (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E2aHdtD2dqk)

And no worries: The pencil version is right here: http://fav.me/d7k0dri (http://fav.me/d7k0dri)
 :)

Hope you like it, until next time.
RockingScorpion. :)
Title: First Pokemon, then Ponies, now Dinosaurs
Post by: Dalekdino on May 28, 2014, 03:41:51 AM
So cute:)

LOL at the music in the link.

Here's another bit of fitting music she could march along to.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZRYBke5eisY (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZRYBke5eisY)
Title: First Pokemon, then Ponies, now Dinosaurs
Post by: Ducky123 on May 28, 2014, 11:39:36 AM
I DO like it a lot, great job, but there's one thing that I quite do not get: Her expression doesn't really fit the title you gave the pic. If Ducky is going to lead somebody, she should have a more determined and eager expression and, in my opinion, Ducky doesn't convey these emotions. Just something I noticed  :angel
Title: First Pokemon, then Ponies, now Dinosaurs
Post by: RockingScorpion on May 28, 2014, 06:07:41 PM
Dalekdino: This one and lots and lots of other Pokemon Route Soundtracks from all generations, I guess. :D

Ducky123: You really think so? I for one think it fit's pretty well...but perception is always objective. ;)
I asked around a bit and from what I heard she does look determined.
But aaanyway...me and finding a good title, this is a story for itself. I never was really good at finding those, so if you have some ideas, I'm always open to those. I also struggled with this one.
 :D

To both of you: Thanks. :)
Title: First Pokemon, then Ponies, now Dinosaurs
Post by: Ducky123 on May 29, 2014, 08:47:02 AM
Well, maybe I'm seeing stars? :lol: As I said, I DO like the picture nevertheless and the title is alright too.
Title: First Pokemon, then Ponies, now Dinosaurs
Post by: RockingScorpion on May 29, 2014, 07:02:50 PM
Seeing Stars...mhm...this might have something to do with one of the drawings I've planned. And Ducky is totally not in it...okay, she totally is. xD
It might be a funny one though. :D

Aaaand like I promised, this time no Ducky. There are more characters at last. xD

[align=center]Plotting Cera

(http://th02.deviantart.net/fs71/PRE/i/2014/149/8/d/plotting_cera_by_rockingscorpion-d7k91z2.jpg)
Source (http://fav.me/d7k91z2)
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...do you really want to know what she's up to? :D

Funfact: Except for that grin this is me when I'm drawing or am concentrated in any way. My tongue has a mind of it's own. xD

Oh and btw: This rarely happens but when I looked at the digital version here, I was like: Woah.
I don't want to boast around, but the outlines were so smooth. It's still looking good in 2067x2500, which is something for handdrawn outlines, at least by my standards. Since I'm trusting all my watchers and you guys, I made the big version available. ;)

I barely am surprised by my own works so yeah, now that it finally has happened I'm going to be happy about it. xD

That's it for now, so...

Hope you like it. :)
RockingScorpion

Edit: Colored version coming up tomorrow. After doing this in one go it's enough for today.^^
Title: First Pokemon, then Ponies, now Dinosaurs
Post by: Ducky123 on May 29, 2014, 09:31:40 PM
You're a  true LBT fan if you...
know what Cera is going to do next in the movie :lol

Seriously, this is awesome!
Title: First Pokemon, then Ponies, now Dinosaurs
Post by: Dalekdino on May 30, 2014, 04:35:39 AM
Aw one of Cera my favourite character:)
Title: First Pokemon, then Ponies, now Dinosaurs
Post by: RockingScorpion on May 30, 2014, 02:56:15 PM
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You're a true LBT fan if you...
know what Cera is going to do next in the movie

...seems like I'm no true fan after all. xD
What especially are you talking about?^^

Thanks again and...colored. :D

[align=center]Plotting Cera - Colored

(http://th04.deviantart.net/fs71/PRE/i/2014/150/1/b/plotting_cera___colored_by_rockingscorpion-d7kc4ai.jpg)
Source (http://fav.me/d7kc4ai)
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...my next idea will be..something. xD

Hope you like it. :)
RockingScorpion
Title: First Pokemon, then Ponies, now Dinosaurs
Post by: Ducky123 on May 30, 2014, 05:05:33 PM
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...seems like I'm no true fan after all. xD
What especially are you talking about?^^
She's getting sprayed at by that bug :p Well, I wrote that about 3:30 in the morning just before going to bed so yeah :lol

Looks even cooler when coloured (btw: I finally finished my sketch of "There's someone in my room" today :))
Title: First Pokemon, then Ponies, now Dinosaurs
Post by: RockingScorpion on May 30, 2014, 05:17:54 PM
...I'm the one who derped here. xD
What I read again and again was:

"You're a true LBT fan if you...
know what Cera is going to do in the next movie"

That with the bug..of course I knew that. xD
(I decided to not include it in my drawing. ;) )

Quote
btw: I finally finished my sketch of "There's someone in my room" today

Ooooh, definitely have to check that one out later. :D
Title: First Pokemon, then Ponies, now Dinosaurs
Post by: Ducky123 on May 30, 2014, 09:34:17 PM
Oh, it'll take some time until I will have uploaded it... I usually wait until I have a few pictures ready before I scan them... lazy me :lol
Title: First Pokemon, then Ponies, now Dinosaurs
Post by: RockingScorpion on June 04, 2014, 05:36:42 PM
Ducky123: I sent you a PM..or did I? I'm not so sure actually..xD
But it you want to show it to me like that, a photographed version of your try would be nice. :)

Aand here it comes:
I already asked a huge Ducky fan here, whoever that may be (:D), about a different color scheme for Ducky.
Here's why.

Have a Ducky Pokemon Crossover, with Ducky as a Shiny Pokemon! :D

[align=center]I'm Sparkling! Yep Yep Yep!

(http://fc01.deviantart.net/fs71/i/2014/155/7/9/i_m_sparkling__yep_yep_yep__by_rockingscorpion-d7l15pi.jpg)
Source (http://fav.me/d7l15pi)
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For info: A Shiny Pokemon is a pokemon with a different color than usual, the most known one is the red Gyarados from Gen2 and the remakes. They're pretty rare, so if you ever see one, you're lucky. Don't let it get away. :D

Oh, and this was the idea of my girlfriend. She also thought pink would suit her best. :D
She also is a bit into LBT, though not as much as I am.^^

Oh and of course -
Pencil Only: http://fav.me/d7l16ue (http://fav.me/d7l16ue)
And in this case a third one with regular colors: http://fav.me/d7l17au (http://fav.me/d7l17au)

Oh btw...I dunno when I'll find time for drawing again in the upcoming time. I have some photos I have to work on and I don't think I'll start anything until I'm not done with that.^^

Hope you like it :)
RockingScorpion

Oh and btw: If you want, you can guess what was the hardest part in this drawing. :lol
Title: First Pokemon, then Ponies, now Dinosaurs
Post by: Dalekdino on June 04, 2014, 05:39:52 PM
I love this, you put two of my top favourite childhood things together. Mind you I too have made pokemon and LBT crossovers.
Title: First Pokemon, then Ponies, now Dinosaurs
Post by: CeraTheRed on June 04, 2014, 07:55:23 PM
You caught a shiny Ducky!

Sorry, couldn't resist. :lol I love the shiny color you gave her. To me, the best thing about looking for shiny Pokemon is their color.
Title: First Pokemon, then Ponies, now Dinosaurs
Post by: Ducky123 on June 05, 2014, 02:50:43 PM
Hmm, I should start asking people random questions and base my drawings off their answers... :DD

Well, what can I say? HOW DARE YOU DRAWING HER SO CUTE?!?! :lol Seriously, I can't resist her smile, it's almost evil ^_^

Quote
Ducky123: I sent you a PM..or did I? I'm not so sure actually..xD
I saw your PM, don't worry. I scanned the pencil version today. Going to upload it on photobucket either tonight or tomorrow. Colouring will probably follow rather soon :)

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Oh and btw: If you want, you can guess what was the hardest part in this drawing. dino_laugh.gif
The legs and the feet in particular?
Title: First Pokemon, then Ponies, now Dinosaurs
Post by: RockingScorpion on June 05, 2014, 04:19:12 PM
Thanks for the replies, everyone. ;)

Dalekdino: Two of my top favourite things, too. :D
CeraTheRed: If they wouldn't be so hard to get, that is..xD
Ducky123: Asking random question when looking for ideas is something I did quite often now. xD

Evil Cute Ducky? Okay. :D
I guess I know what you're talking about.^^

Nice, looking forward to that one.

And..no, it's the pokeball. Try to draw perfect circles and you'll know what I'm talking about. xD

If everyone is interested, I just opened a topic where I show my non-LBT-related stuff, because I just started a small series which isn't exactly about LBT but still somewhat in the interest of this forum. Link is here (http://www.gangoffive.net/index.php?topic=13271.0#lastPost), if you're interested. :)
Title: First Pokemon, then Ponies, now Dinosaurs
Post by: Ducky123 on June 05, 2014, 04:25:49 PM
^Ah, I can relate to that :lol
Title: First Pokemon, then Ponies, now Dinosaurs
Post by: RockingScorpion on June 13, 2014, 02:51:25 PM
Update Time!

[align=center]Littlewoof

(http://fc05.deviantart.net/fs70/i/2014/164/0/0/littlewoof_by_rockingscorpion-d7m7t0o.jpg)
Source (http://fav.me/d7m7t0o)
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...or Littlefoot or Dogglefoot or... :D

Sadly this one should be the last drawing for some time now: Exams are getting closer and closer and I have some (a lot) of stuff to do until then. I might be able to do another drawing or not, we'll see about that.^^

For those who want to see some WIP pictures, I got myself a tumblr blog where I'm showing those now. I for one like to see WIPs, sooo..maybe someone else here does, too. :)
Tumblr: http://rs-art.tumblr.com/ (http://rs-art.tumblr.com/)

I won't show anything there I won't show (as a final picture) on DA, so you're not missing out if you don't look there. It isn't planned at least, if this changes, I'll tell of course.
Oh, and I won't spoil anything there. WIPs will only come when the final piece is already on. ;)

Soo..that's it for now. Colored Version might come next week or something...maybe.^^

Hope you like it.
RockingScorpion.
Title: First Pokemon, then Ponies, now Dinosaurs
Post by: Dalekdino on June 13, 2014, 03:04:15 PM
You could also call him Little paw. XD Looks like he has prehistoric tics or flees.  :lol
Title: First Pokemon, then Ponies, now Dinosaurs
Post by: rhombus on June 13, 2014, 03:23:27 PM
Very nice!  :yes The drawing I mean, not the fact that Littlefoot has fleas.  :p
Title: First Pokemon, then Ponies, now Dinosaurs
Post by: Ducky123 on June 13, 2014, 03:24:52 PM
Awesome!

Littlefoot: "Stupid mosquitos!" :lol
Title: First Pokemon, then Ponies, now Dinosaurs
Post by: RockingScorpion on June 18, 2014, 10:38:36 AM
Dalekdino: Little Paw xD that sounds like some american indians name...

Ducky123: Stupid mosquitos? Let me tell you, these things like me way to much. By now I feel like literally covered in stings. xD

Thanks to all of you, and the colored version is done (finally xD)

[align=center]Littlewoof - Digicolored

(http://fc09.deviantart.net/fs70/i/2014/169/4/b/littlewoof___digicolored_by_rockingscorpion-d7mvz3g.jpg)
Source (http://fav.me/d7mvz3g)
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So now that this is done the big question is when I'll find time for another one. If it weren't for all that crap I have to do for the next few weeks I probably would start one this evening. xD

Time will tell I guess.

Hope you like it. :)
RS

Oh...@Ducky123: Poor Cho...I don't know yet but I might review a certain chapter later if I find something to say about it. ;)
Title: First Pokemon, then Ponies, now Dinosaurs
Post by: Ducky123 on June 18, 2014, 11:18:42 AM
Oh, you really should! Would like to hear your thoughts and if it's just a one-liner... I highly appreciate comments and reviews :)

This looks even better coloured. It's actually pretty wise to do the shading on paper as it would probably take a while to make it that smooth in colour :p
Title: First Pokemon, then Ponies, now Dinosaurs
Post by: RockingScorpion on June 18, 2014, 12:38:03 PM
Maybe later. I just got home (tough day xD) and am somewhat tired..but yeah, maybe later. :)

Smooth digital shading..hm...depending on how smooth, it isn't that hard actually (http://fav.me/d75of53). It might take some more time, but...if you use a lot of layers for shading, then make the shading color veeery faint and then use gradients on them to make it darker/brighter to the edges, it shouldn't be that much of a problem...

...except the fact that your computer might tell you Nnope after a certain number of layers. xD
What I usually get it about 10 to 20 layers with digital shading including, depending on how many characters/different color sets. Each different color set usually get's a layer group for itself, but shading always goes on one layer no matter how many charas, same for light effects.

Btw: The background of that image I linked in this post is basically what shading via gradient would look like. ;)

Or were you talking about getting the shading this smooth while using traditional colored pencils? Because I don't think there would be any difference between using b/w pencils. ;)
Title: First Pokemon, then Ponies, now Dinosaurs
Post by: Ducky123 on June 18, 2014, 02:17:05 PM
No, that's exactly what I meant. :yes You make it sound like it is easy :p
Title: First Pokemon, then Ponies, now Dinosaurs
Post by: RockingScorpion on July 05, 2014, 06:46:40 PM
Ducky123: I wouldn't say it's difficult, nor is it easy. Depending on how good you want to be, the amount of time you need changes. And I'm not talking about one single drawing only, but the thing in general.
I heard the saying that there is no such thing as "hard" when it comes to art (that rhyming was totally intended xD) the first time from a freelance animator with 10 years experience. I first would've never said it like that, but noticed that it's kind of true.

You might start small and think that stuff others can do is hard to do, but stick to what you're doing and someday you'll do what you admired back then - and you won't think it's hard. That's almost guaranteed. :)

(And that is what I expected to be a "one sentence answer xD. But now to the actual reason I'm posting: )

[align=center]Happy to be back

(http://fc00.deviantart.net/fs70/i/2014/186/1/5/happy_to_be_back_by_rockingscorpion-d7pd9n7.jpg)
Source (http://fav.me/d7pd9n7)
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One might wonder what that title is all about.

Well, simple. I had exams some time ago as some of you might know and was deep in stress while studying for that, also there was a lot more I had to do. I still have to do quite some stuff, but I can draw again. So yeah, I'm happy to be back. :D

Buuut you can also have it like this: Ali is happy because she returned to the Great Valley. :D

Yep, I have a thing for titles with more than one meaning.^^

Colored version might come tomorrow if I'll find the time for it. Also, if any of you wants to see some WIP photos, these are here, as usual: http://rs-art.tumblr.com/ (http://rs-art.tumblr.com/)

So, since I don't know what to say anymore (I bet I'll return 10 minutes after I hit the Reply Button because something comes to mind xD) -

Edit: I CALLED IT! I so called it. xD
This is some kind of "base" for another idea I had recently, including Ponies, Dinosaurs and bad puns. Take a cookie if you're guessing right what it will be. :D

Hope you like it. :)
RockingScorpion
Title: First Pokemon, then Ponies, now Dinosaurs
Post by: Ducky123 on July 05, 2014, 07:10:22 PM
^You aren't going to ship Ali with a pony, are you? :DD

Well, what should I say? This is just as good as usual which means it's awesome :smile Her legs looks a little strange but I assume that's meant to be so... You can't deny that Ali's quite a cutie in longneck-terms... Writing a lot of scenes with her in my fic makes me like her more and more, yep, yep, yep. :yes
Title: First Pokemon, then Ponies, now Dinosaurs
Post by: RockingScorpion on July 05, 2014, 07:28:09 PM
Pony x Ali? Nnope, don't worry. (This would've never came to my mind probably xD).
I think I sent you a PM about that...what I mentioned there will be a thing, actually. xD

Thanks. :)
Strange legs...mhm...well she's lowering her front legs, maybe that's why it seems unusual. Is that what you meant? I can't see anything strange about them - but that might be because I just finished it. xD

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You can't deny that Ali's quite a cutie in longneck-terms

Agreed. :D
Even though she's basically Littlefoot with longer eyelashes and a different color. Pretty interesting what a small change like that can pull of.^^
Littlefoot of course has a cute design, too.
Title: First Pokemon, then Ponies, now Dinosaurs
Post by: Ducky123 on July 05, 2014, 07:42:13 PM
Quote
Strange legs...mhm...well she's lowering her front legs, maybe that's why it seems unusual. Is that what you meant? I can't see anything strange about them - but that might be because I just finished it. xD
Yep, that's what I meant ^^
Title: First Pokemon, then Ponies, now Dinosaurs
Post by: Dalekdino on July 06, 2014, 02:26:28 AM
Ah cute little Ali. Boy do I wish they'd given her more appearances.
Title: First Pokemon, then Ponies, now Dinosaurs
Post by: RockingScorpion on July 06, 2014, 05:14:49 PM
Guess who just got colored? :smile

[align=center]Happy to be back

(http://fc02.deviantart.net/fs71/i/2014/187/d/a/happy_to_be_back___digicolored_by_rockingscorpion-d7phy3o.jpg)
Source (http://fav.me/d7phy3o)
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I also threw some WIPs onto my tumblr, because I can. They're nothing I'd call interesting, but who knows. :)
http://rs-art.tumblr.com/ (http://rs-art.tumblr.com/)

This time I tried something new. I made the paper she's drawn of darker and brought out more structure.
Now I have a question for everyone who wants to answer: Do you think this looks better or would you say my usual way was better (where the paper is closer to white or just has less structure)? Examples are in this thread or on DA itself. ;)

PS: working on a computer during these high temperatures is something. I had to take breaks way to often because of this damn thing overheating. xD
But at least we have a thunderstorm here right now - and I'm going to watch it now. Too bad that is is (again) too far away for me to get some good photos.^^

Anyway.
Hope you like it. :)
RS

(Next upload will be that Pony Dino Pun Thing (probably). Strangeness Incoming. xD)
Title: First Pokemon, then Ponies, now Dinosaurs
Post by: Dalekdino on July 06, 2014, 05:34:20 PM
I know I keep saying this but it's even cuter with colour.  :D
Title: First Pokemon, then Ponies, now Dinosaurs
Post by: RockingScorpion on July 09, 2014, 08:32:43 PM
Oh, this will be something else.

You know what they call a pony with wings and a horn in the MLP:FIM Universe?

Alicorn.

Or Alihorn in the german version.

The german translation (as if a translation was even needed) gave me this idea.

And since Alicorns are usually royalty...

[align=center]
Here comes (not Tom, but)

Princess Ali

(http://fc02.deviantart.net/fs71/i/2014/190/1/3/princess_ali_by_rockingscorpion-d7py965.jpg)
Source (http://fav.me/d7py965)
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Behold, Behold. :D
(This is one of the worst or one of the best puns ever, your choice. xD)

To explain a bit how I did this: The original drawing is still Ali as she is, without any special features. xD
At first that was how I wanted to do it, but when I thought about it, I also wanted her "normal" as well.
The wings and the horn were drawn on an extra paper, and then added in Photoshop. So this doesn't actually really exist like that. ;)

A photo of the drawings with only the wings and the horn can be seen here: http://rs-art.tumblr.com/ (http://rs-art.tumblr.com/)

I even sent it to the biggest MLP Fansite out there, but they never feature my stuff, even if it's 100% pony. I would've laughed like crazy if they would've done it with this one (but of course, nnope).

At least I hope you like my weird ideas. xD

And that's it for now.
RockingScorpion. :)

Oh - there is a version without color. If just one person wants to see that, I'll upload it. But only then - 3 different versions is really enough. xD
Title: First Pokemon, then Ponies, now Dinosaurs
Post by: Dalekdino on July 10, 2014, 06:55:41 AM
Always knew Ali was a prehistoric angel:)
Title: First Pokemon, then Ponies, now Dinosaurs
Post by: Ducky123 on July 10, 2014, 01:23:33 PM
:lol Oh my! :lol
Title: First Pokemon, then Ponies, now Dinosaurs
Post by: RockingScorpion on July 15, 2014, 04:13:08 PM
When this week is over I can finally lean back in my chair and think to myself: Finally I have nothing more to work on for some time. :D

...except maybe drawing. That isn't work to me. :D

[align=center]Forgot my parachute, oh no no no!

(http://fc05.deviantart.net/fs71/i/2014/196/3/9/forgot_my_parachute__oh_no_no_no__by_rockingscorpion-d7qt34v.jpg)
Source (http://fav.me/d7qt34v)
(for bigger size etc.)[/align]

Well...two things:
Guess the scene
Guess the parts I added out of my head without checking the scene.
 :D

Slowly but surely I'm getting better at being able to work with the character designs.

Also I decided to pay more attention to shading. By making it better defined and clearer than I did before. Do you even notice a change at all? :D
This is probably how I'm going to work on all future drawings coming after this one.

Also I do have something to say about drawing in general.
If you don't like too much text, you can stop here. xD

I talked to some professional artist today and when he left, I put away the drawing and did something else. Motivation gone. xD
What he told me - well, all of my drawings, including this one (the head was 100% shaded at that time) look flat, need more dark spots, are good but nothing more. And that I need to aim for perfection in any case.

That's what he said.
I say - you don't. Depending on how you look at it.

To me, drawing is just a hobby, nothing more. Of course, if you want to get serious with drawing, to make your money off of it, it's different. Then you really need perfection.

But - and this is what this professional never wanted to get - if you're drawing to have fun, why have yourself stress out when it's not perfect.
I had classes with this guy, and let me tell you, I just wanted them to end each time. As soon as they were gone from my timetable, I started drawing - and this time for myself, not for someone with pretty high standards.
And you know - if you stick to it, you start to improve. In your own tempo. It might take forever or just a bit more than a year for you to see it - but it'll happen. ( My first pencil drawing I dared to upload. Must've been when my drawing classes were gone: fav.me/d5usfvg (http://fav.me/d5usfvg) ).

And that's what I like about drawing. That it's something I do for me, and only for me - because I have fun when I draw. I always listen to tips and stuff, of course, but don't tell me how good I HAVE to be. That one is up to me. ;)

That there are even people who like what I do for fun is just awesome. Thanks to everyone who left any comments in this thread or is watching it.

Hope you like this one as well. :)

Colored Version might be done tomorrow, if nothing gets in the way. If it won't - it might take some more time than usual.

And that's it for now.
RockingScorpion. :)
Title: First Pokemon, then Ponies, now Dinosaurs
Post by: Ducky123 on July 15, 2014, 06:24:38 PM
This is just as lovely as all of your stuff :smile I didn't really notice the change in shading to be honest :D

Scene and movie? Well, I've already told you my (correct) guess so I won't spoil the others ^^

I'm, somtimes, really having trouble to believe that I can improve in fields of art other than drawing LBT characters... For example, I can't draw hair  <_< And, frankly, failures aren't exactly encouraging :angel Nor is knowing that you have a busied schedule... I believe in myself though... if only I could spent more time on practising, y'know?
Title: First Pokemon, then Ponies, now Dinosaurs
Post by: RockingScorpion on July 15, 2014, 07:01:00 PM
Thanks. :)

Changed shading...it's not the way I use it, it's the way it's drawn. I tried to get it as clean and smooth as possible, reducing white spots as much as possible.

If one can see it or not (someone told me you can clearly see a difference), I paid more attention to that, and I'm going to keep it that way.

Failure and busy schedule...why do I know this so well? :D
About hair...try to simple it down. Forget about hair structure - that is a pain, I know. xD
Just go for outlines and maybe one or two lines inside to underline the way it's flowing, and you're good. ;)
But I guess that's easy to say. I got some practices from drawing MLP:FIM characters, since almost all of them have manes and tails.

I just noticed that there's a song that kind of describes my attitude towards drawing. I feel incredibly lazy now. xD
Klick! (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5dhSdnDb3tk)

"The bare necessities of life will come to you
They'll come to you"
Title: First Pokemon, then Ponies, now Dinosaurs
Post by: Dalekdino on July 16, 2014, 04:22:53 AM
Is it from that scene in the first film were Ducky gets catapulted into the air and casually goes "Whooo!........Whooooo..." XD
Title: First Pokemon, then Ponies, now Dinosaurs
Post by: RockingScorpion on July 16, 2014, 01:16:37 PM
Dalek: Yep, that's it. :D
Also the parts I completely drew myself are both legs and a part of her left hand. ;)

And now have some colors.
[align=center]Forgot my parachute, oh no no no! - Digicolored

(http://fc08.deviantart.net/fs71/i/2014/197/d/1/forgot_my_parachute__oh_no_no_no____digicolored_by_rockingscorpion-d7qxnxu.jpg)
Source (http://fav.me/d7qxnxu)
(for bigger size etc.)[/align]

I made the download version a bit bigger this time. ;)

Also I don't think I'll be able to make anything new for about 11 days from now on. Maybe some preworks, but that would be it.

So...hope you like it, and until next time, whenever that may be. :)

RockingScorpion.
Title: First Pokemon, then Ponies, now Dinosaurs
Post by: Ducky123 on July 16, 2014, 01:43:21 PM
I'll try that out, thanks :)

Looks even nicer wit colour... like almost all sorts of art :yes
Title: First Pokemon, then Ponies, now Dinosaurs
Post by: RockingScorpion on August 19, 2014, 08:28:40 PM
Woah. More than one month and no new stuff? Well this has to be changed now, right? :D

Credit for the outlines goes to Ducky123 (his art thread is right behind this link, so go click it (http://www.gangoffive.net/index.php?topic=11596.140)).
Thanks for the permission, you did a really good job with them. ;)

Now onward to it:
[align=center]Prince Chomper - Digicolored

(http://fc02.deviantart.net/fs71/f/2014/231/9/d/prince_chomper___digicolored_by_rockingscorpion-d7vpioh.jpg)
Source (http://fav.me/d7vpioh)
(for bigger size etc.)[/align]

Also, thanks to Dalekdino, Cera's eye rings have the right colors. This'll be a running gag soon if I keep forgetting these. xD

That's it for now. I'm sure there will be more stuff soon.
Also if anyone is interested in the full version of my new avatar (that dragon is complicated to get right), it's on my DA page. ;)
Title: First Pokemon, then Ponies, now Dinosaurs
Post by: Ducky123 on August 19, 2014, 08:47:10 PM
Like I told you already, this looks very, very awesome! :lol Maybe we should consider working together (collab) occasionally? ^^
Title: First Pokemon, then Ponies, now Dinosaurs
Post by: rhombus on August 19, 2014, 08:58:10 PM
Excellent work!  :wow
Title: First Pokemon, then Ponies, now Dinosaurs
Post by: Dalekdino on August 20, 2014, 03:37:21 AM
"Chomper this is your ant Cera"
I love this. I need to do a human version of this sequence some time soon.
Title: First Pokemon, then Ponies, now Dinosaurs
Post by: RockingScorpion on August 22, 2014, 07:27:08 PM
Ducky123: Thanks, and yeah, why not? :)

Rhombus: Thanks. :)

Dalekdino:
Thank you, also...
Quote
ant Cera
*cough* (http://s7.directupload.net/images/140823/rf6vdzr7.jpg)
It had to be done. :D

So..last night I felt like drawing. What happened then...well...it's not LBT related but since I have no LBT OC yet - this. (LBT stuff coming, no worries)
(http://fc04.deviantart.net/fs71/f/2014/233/3/0/meh_by_rockingscorpion-d7w4wsm.jpg)
(Haven't used my Pony OC in a long time xD)

Buuut now to the update. Though it's not handdrawn...but I have an idea for those, that'll need some more preparations this time and might be a cool thing when I get it done right.

Until then have some dots thrown together to make a picture:

[align=center]Ducky - Pixel Art

(http://fc05.deviantart.net/fs71/f/2014/234/0/4/ducky___pixel_art_by_rockingscorpion-d7w93pb.png)
Source (http://fav.me/d7w93pb)
(for bigger size etc.)[/align]

You almost can't see it on the dark background here, but she throws a transparent shadow. ;)

Sadly she is unshaded - but that will come. I would've shaded her right away but a busy weekend awaits me and I'd like to get some sleep before that. :D
I guess I'll finish her on Sunday still. And if that won't work, Monday. ;)

Soo..I guess that's it then.
Hope you like it. :)

RockingScorpion.
Title: First Pokemon, then Ponies, now Dinosaurs
Post by: Ducky123 on August 22, 2014, 08:57:46 PM
Ant Cera...  :lol

Ducky!!! Aww, she's so cute :wub:

Well, I do have a couple LBT OC's but I never managed to draw them. There's so much I wanna draw anyway so that won't happen anytime soon :p BTW: Guess I'm gonna add a pencil 'n paper version of your pixel Ducky to my "to-do list" if you don't mind ^^
Title: First Pokemon, then Ponies, now Dinosaurs
Post by: Dalekdino on August 23, 2014, 03:32:41 AM
Quote from: RockingScorpion,Aug 23 2014 on  12:27 AM

Quote
ant Cera
*cough* (http://s7.directupload.net/images/140823/rf6vdzr7.jpg)
It had to be done. :D

 
ANT Cera.... Oh ha ha ha... :rolleyes

What about ant Ducky?


Anyway love your pixel Ducky.

She's such a cutie- saur :)
Title: First Pokemon, then Ponies, now Dinosaurs
Post by: I love Jelly Otter on August 23, 2014, 05:59:58 AM
Impressive stuff!  I especially like how you did the shadowing on all sketches.
Title: First Pokemon, then Ponies, now Dinosaurs
Post by: RockingScorpion on August 26, 2014, 06:05:15 PM
Ducky123: PencilPaper? Sure, go ahead. ;)

Dalekdino: Better be careful with your wishes. :p

(http://s14.directupload.net/images/140826/e3e6smoj.jpg)

To all of you: Thanks :)

And the shaded version of Pixel Ducky is done. :D

[align=center]Ducky - Pixel Art Shaded

(http://fc06.deviantart.net/fs70/f/2014/238/9/8/ducky___pixel_art_shaded_by_rockingscorpion-d7wqwbw.png)
Source (http://fav.me/d7wqwbw)
(for bigger size etc.)[/align]

Not much to say here (expect I made the shadow she throws a bit more transparent - looks better on brighter backgrounds ;)

Hope you like it. ;)

RockingScorpion

Oh - the idea I have will take some more time due to reasons. For example bad weather and no sunshine all the time.^^
Title: First Pokemon, then Ponies, now Dinosaurs
Post by: Dalekdino on August 27, 2014, 01:37:14 AM
Ants of five... Oh Ha ha  :rolleyes  Looks like they,ve been in  that machine from the fly.

Anyway love your shaded pixel Ducky looks super cute.
Title: First Pokemon, then Ponies, now Dinosaurs
Post by: Ducky123 on August 27, 2014, 05:04:22 AM
Great Job! :yes
Title: First Pokemon, then Ponies, now Dinosaurs
Post by: RockingScorpion on September 03, 2014, 06:45:46 PM
Ducky and Dalek: Thanks. :)
Also @Dalek: Now we know what LBT14 would've been. LBT The Fly. :D
(Don't worry, I won't sketch that one xD)

Onward to Update!

[align=center]Nervicited

(http://fc09.deviantart.net/fs71/i/2014/246/6/9/nervicited__by_rockingscorpion-d7xu7pi.jpg)
Source (http://fav.me/d7xu7pi)
(for bigger size etc.)[/align]

Ducky sure knows how to give Pinkie Pie some competition when it comes to grinning. :D
(Pinkie is from MLP and pretty much always smiling like that. :D )

Again, I tried my best with the outlines and the shading, hoping that always going 100% and more will improve my drawing slowly. :D

Well, there's one week in Egypt coming to me, so obviously no drawings in the near future, because I'll be busy stalking fish in the Red Sea. :D
It's been a while since I've been there and also a while since I was at the sea in general (which I LOVE so much that I wouldn't mind living close to it.)

But I'll make this one colored before I go there. ;)

I also want to thank everyone who already has and will vote for my stuff in the awards. Even after quite some time I'm surprised that people like what I do for pure fun and when I need to goof off a bit. I don't think that you'll ever get used to that, probably not even after years.^^

So...yeah. I don't know what to add, so..hope you like it. :)

RS.
Title: First Pokemon, then Ponies, now Dinosaurs
Post by: Ducky123 on September 03, 2014, 09:25:31 PM
Don't wanna be nerdy or something but I so know what scene you took this from :lol This is Ducky during the Adventuring song saying "Oh yes! Please, please, pleaaaaase!" at the end of the song in LBT 10 (I had to :angel)

This looks very accurate. Well done! :smile

Title: First Pokemon, then Ponies, now Dinosaurs
Post by: rhombus on September 03, 2014, 09:42:34 PM
This looks excellent, as always.  :smile When I see that scene I always imagine Ducky with a sugar rush for some reason.   :lol
Title: First Pokemon, then Ponies, now Dinosaurs
Post by: Dalekdino on September 04, 2014, 01:29:05 AM
Good one. Although I can't help but think the teeth look a little funny.
BTW did you get the idea for this off the screenshot I posted in the Caption this page?
Title: First Pokemon, then Ponies, now Dinosaurs
Post by: RockingScorpion on September 04, 2014, 11:21:28 AM
Ducky123: You tell me you don't want to appear like a Ducky Nerd? I don't believe you. :D

Rhombus: Ducky with a sugar rush? Hm..I'm suddenly thinking about this (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-6N9uwpEIqo&feature=youtu.be&list=UUhMqEVjwnjTQWxN4sAWL1Ng). :D

Dalekdino: Funny looking teeth? In which way exactly? Like, weird shading or something?
Also, yeah, might have been you. I have a "screenshot folder" with LBT pictures on my computer and this was in it. ;)

To all of you: Thanks for the comments. :)
And now Ducky turned kind of green. Doesn't mean she's sick though. :D

[align=center]Nervicited! - Digicolored

(http://fc02.deviantart.net/fs70/i/2014/247/6/3/nervicited____digicolored_by_rockingscorpion-d7xwu71.jpg)
Source (http://fav.me/d7xwu71)
(for bigger size etc.)[/align]

The drawing is quite fitting to my situation...I want to go swimming in the red sea NAOW! :D

Well, don't know what else to add (it's not about words here anyway, so...)

Hope you like it. :)

Edit: Wohoo, Post 151! I call these (http://www.greenchu.de/sprites/field/m/o/151.gif) - Posts. :D
Title: First Pokemon, then Ponies, now Dinosaurs
Post by: Ducky123 on September 04, 2014, 11:37:58 AM
Very nice :)
Title: First Pokemon, then Ponies, now Dinosaurs
Post by: Dalekdino on September 04, 2014, 02:56:33 PM
Quote from: RockingScorpion,Sep 4 2014 on  04:21 PM


Dalekdino: Funny looking teeth? In which way exactly? Like, weird shading or something?
Also, yeah, might have been you. I have a "screenshot folder" with LBT pictures on my computer and this was in it. ;)
 
What I ment was the teeth looked a little dodgely drawn then they do in the actual shot.

Apart from that as usual good sketch and looks 10 times  better with colour.

Title: First Pokemon, then Ponies, now Dinosaurs
Post by: RockingScorpion on October 07, 2014, 10:15:45 AM
So, I'm back after more than one month of no updates. I have some sketches that still wait to be done and finished another drawing a few days ago (will be in my 2nd art thread when I'm done with this post), but being busy with photography again I don't have that much time anymore.

But since I had the time today (because I forgot to bring the fotos with me I should work on xD) I did this:

[align=center]Baby Littlefoot - Pixel Art Flat

(http://fc02.deviantart.net/fs71/f/2014/280/f/a/baby_littlefoot___pixel_art_flat_by_rockingscorpion-d81xgvm.png)
Source (http://fav.me/d81xgvm)
(for bigger size etc.)[/align]

Shaded Version will be done as soon as I'm able to get to it.

Hope you like it :)
RS
Title: First Pokemon, then Ponies, now Dinosaurs
Post by: Dalekdino on October 07, 2014, 01:51:01 PM
CUTE! :D
Title: First Pokemon, then Ponies, now Dinosaurs
Post by: Ducky123 on October 07, 2014, 02:45:12 PM
^I think so too, yep, yep, yep! :lol
Title: First Pokemon, then Ponies, now Dinosaurs
Post by: CeraTheRed on October 07, 2014, 08:23:22 PM
Hello, little baby Littlefoot! You're such a cutie!
Title: First Pokemon, then Ponies, now Dinosaurs
Post by: RockingScorpion on October 08, 2014, 04:16:29 PM
To the three of you: Thank you. :D

And now something just in general: I'm active in three communities, this one included, and I show my stuff in all of them. This one is as far as I know by far the smallest one, going by number of active members, but also the one where I get most of my feedback and comments.

That's pretty cool. :D
Thanks to everyone who once left a comment in this thread.

And now...there's a reason why I'm posting again already. Seems I actually had the time I needed, even with going to one of the big fairground we have in Germany this afternoon (was awesome and I went on some crazy rides).


[align=center]Baby Littlefoot - Pixel Art Shaded

(http://fc02.deviantart.net/fs70/f/2014/281/a/2/baby_littlefoot___pixel_art_shaded_by_rockingscorpion-d822lcy.png)
Source (http://fav.me/d822lcy)
(for bigger size etc.)[/align]

This also showed me how far I have come with art stuff already. While I really had a hard time adding highlights and shading to pixel art a few months ago, this...was actually easy to me. I just knew where what had to go where and suddenly I was done.
I'm usually never one to tell myself "good job", but it's always nice when you notice improvement yourself.

Hope you like it. :)

RockingScorpion
Title: First Pokemon, then Ponies, now Dinosaurs
Post by: Dalekdino on October 08, 2014, 04:34:39 PM
Twice as cute with that shading.  :DD
Title: First Pokemon, then Ponies, now Dinosaurs
Post by: Ducky123 on October 08, 2014, 04:42:09 PM
Looks great! :D With dedication and enough time you can get far and improve a lot :yes
Title: First Pokemon, then Ponies, now Dinosaurs
Post by: RockingScorpion on October 09, 2014, 06:41:31 PM
Thanks again for those comments. :)

And while I don't actually have something new, I have something I can show you.

Today I wen't into a store and wohoo, they had LBT4 on DVD (my favourite sequel) and I took it with me. But when I looked at the cover...let's just say it's pretty bad here in Germany. And while I successfully found a large enough version of the original cover to print, I thought that it might be a shame to leave the insides white (they were already to begin with).

So some minutes in Photoshop later I had this:

(http://s14.directupload.net/images/141010/b2zma6t6.jpg)

And if the disk is removed it looks like this:

(http://s14.directupload.net/images/141010/ishc9soz.jpg)

Now why am I even showing this? Because I wouldn't mind sharing the print file for this one, if the interest is there. :)

If you want it for your own copy of LBT4 (or any other movie of course) just send me a pm and you'll get a link to the picture.

I still have to make some adjustments to this since I had to cut away some parts from the print (not really much but still, if I'm going to give this to you, I want it to be as good as possible). I'll get to that tomorrow, and as soon as it's done, I can send it out.

The only thing I'm asking for:

Please keep the link I'm giving to yourself.

I'd rather send this to all the members here than have it running around on the internet for everyone to get it. ;)

And if I notice a certain level of interest, who knows, I might make some more cover insides if I feel like it. :)

That's it then.

RockingScorpion

Oh, I forgot: If you're in the GoF Skype Chat, you can ask me there if you want, since I recently joined. I read through all the new messages when there are some. ;)
Title: First Pokemon, then Ponies, now Dinosaurs
Post by: Dalekdino on October 10, 2014, 01:29:13 AM
Oh so the 4th film is your favorite sqeaul too. :) I like this very creative. Also if I had this DVD box I smirk every time I removed the dish and saw Ali looking likes she's puckering up! XD
Title: First Pokemon, then Ponies, now Dinosaurs
Post by: Ducky123 on October 10, 2014, 12:22:41 PM
Like I told you yesterday... it's ingenius! :lol
Title: First Pokemon, then Ponies, now Dinosaurs
Post by: RockingScorpion on October 15, 2014, 05:32:33 PM
Thanks for the two comments. :)

Some time ago I read a certain chapter in the fanfic Shorty's Dark Past (http://www.gangoffive.net/index.php?topic=12779) by Ducky123 and came across a scene that just screamed at me: Draw Me! :D

And here it is now.

[align=center]Horrible creepy-crawly Ali shocking spider

(http://fc00.deviantart.net/fs70/i/2014/288/1/c/horrible_creepy_crawly_ali_shocking_spider__by_rockingscorpion-d82xzzw.jpg)
Source (http://fav.me/d82xzzw)
(for bigger size etc.)[/align]

Not much to say here I guess except two things:

Shorty's Dark Past is really worth reading. :D

I finished another fanart today (coming right after this one in my 2nd thread) plus a photo for a book cover plus the whole layout for that book as well. And now I'm ready to hit the bed. xD

Hope you like it. :)

RockingScorpion.
Title: First Pokemon, then Ponies, now Dinosaurs
Post by: Ducky123 on October 15, 2014, 06:02:10 PM
Oh, I LOVE it! :D I love my own written work getting some fanart at last (since I'm terrible at drawing original artwork :p) Thanks for that!
Title: First Pokemon, then Ponies, now Dinosaurs
Post by: Dalekdino on October 16, 2014, 01:26:02 AM
AW poor little Ali. Looks like she's like my sisters and HATES spiders.
Title: First Pokemon, then Ponies, now Dinosaurs
Post by: RockingScorpion on October 19, 2014, 05:16:27 PM
Ducky123: Like you already know, your fanfic gave me even another idea to draw something. We'll see when I get to that.^^

Thanks for the comments. ;)

And I got around to add some colors to my latest LBT drawing.

[align=center]Horrible creepy-crawly Ali shocking spider - Digicolored

(http://fc08.deviantart.net/fs70/i/2014/292/2/f/horrible_creepy_crawly_ali_shocking_spider___dc_by_rockingscorpion-d83g5jc.jpg)
Source (http://fav.me/d83g5jc)
(for bigger size etc.)[/align]

Anyone here noticing something that's quite off? If someone does, I'll explain it. :D
You can thank Ducky123 for that, and I think it's pretty funny. xD

Hope you like it, and I'll get to the colored version of the newest drawing in my other thread as soon as I know if I should use special colors. ;)

RockingScorpion.
Title: First Pokemon, then Ponies, now Dinosaurs
Post by: CeraTheRed on October 20, 2014, 05:15:13 AM
Reminds of me when I get ANY bug on me....
OR see a big cricket...I'm afraid they'll hop on me...I'll admit, I'm afraid of large bugs.
XD
Title: First Pokemon, then Ponies, now Dinosaurs
Post by: Dalekdino on October 20, 2014, 06:49:29 AM
LOL It's like a dinosaur version of Misty from pokemon! XD

Littlefoot: It's ok Ali, it's more scared of you then you are of it.

If this was in my human LBT world I can see Ali making one of those silly OTT anime scared faces.
Title: First Pokemon, then Ponies, now Dinosaurs
Post by: RockingScorpion on October 20, 2014, 07:27:01 AM
CeraTheRed: In my case, it's more like, the bigger the better. Of course I'm not running towards anything that can be unpleasant or even deadly (as a kid I probably would've done xD there was that one time with a viper, but nothing happened).
I love these animals and probably will have a tarantula someday. :D

Dalekdino: Misty Dinosaur Version...that's pretty much it. xD

About what is off here..it might not be a part of the drawing itself. :D
Title: First Pokemon, then Ponies, now Dinosaurs
Post by: CeraTheRed on October 20, 2014, 08:08:28 AM
@RockingScorpion: Agh! Well, to each their own! XD
I'm pretty much like Misty, too. I try to avoid them at all costs, though, and if I HAVE to pass one, I never stop looking at it, to see what it'll do. We had a dog that confronted a snake once...
Title: First Pokemon, then Ponies, now Dinosaurs
Post by: rhombus on October 20, 2014, 10:47:25 AM
Chomper:  "Hold still, Ali!  I will eat it but I don't want to bite you!"

Ali:  :blink:

Ha! :lol   I love this picture.  :) I can very well imagine seeing a scene like this in the television show.
Title: First Pokemon, then Ponies, now Dinosaurs
Post by: Ducky123 on October 20, 2014, 02:55:08 PM
Whoa! This looks bloody amazing with colour. One of your best works so far (and that certainly is praise that has some value ;)) I really hope I can continue to inspire you (and I'm not only referring to your art here but also to some joke that nobody except me has caught so far :lol)
Title: First Pokemon, then Ponies, now Dinosaurs
Post by: RockingScorpion on October 20, 2014, 06:07:38 PM
Bloody amazing? Thank you.. :oops xD that's pretty nice of you.

Also, your comment made my day somehow, rhombus. Like something you'd find in "Caption This" or the like. :D

And yeah, inspiration can come from just anywhere, if that's what you call it. xD

I'll leave this version here for 2 more days, until then maybe someone else sees it, if not, it'll be gone for good. There is a limit to jokes. :D

I don't really have something new, but my signature decided to be fancy in all of a sudden. xD
Probably will use this as some sort of header image in a better start post sooner or later too.

If one of you has some ideas what might be better for the signature, let me hear them. ;)

RS
Title: First Pokemon, then Ponies, now Dinosaurs
Post by: RockingScorpion on October 25, 2014, 06:46:14 PM
So, before I go and post the new update: The thing that was odd in my lastet drawing is still there. It's the watermark.

And I'm too lazy to change that - maybe tomorrow. xD

What I got now is what I consider to be my most difficult drawing up to this point:

[align=center]The Last Fight

(http://fc07.deviantart.net/fs71/i/2014/298/3/e/the_last_fight_by_rockingscorpion-d844syf.jpg)
Source (http://fav.me/d844syf)
(for bigger size etc.)[/align]

Despite all these things that are nowadays possible with digital animation, this still is one of the most intense fights when it comes to animated movies.

And this is my tribute to it.
I woke up one day and had this scene playing in my head and suddenly felt an urge to draw something related to it.

And I gave this a title that doesn't give everything away, even if this movie is something probably everyone has seen once in their lives. It's even more unnecessary in this community (and if there is a fan here who hasn't seen the movie yet, I think you're doing something wrong. :D )

Hope you like it. :)

RockingScorpion
Title: First Pokemon, then Ponies, now Dinosaurs
Post by: Dalekdino on October 26, 2014, 03:16:49 AM
Wow! Good detail there!   :wow
Title: First Pokemon, then Ponies, now Dinosaurs
Post by: Ducky123 on October 26, 2014, 01:42:12 PM
Superb! You keep surprising me (and making me kinda jealous, I guess :p).
Title: First Pokemon, then Ponies, now Dinosaurs
Post by: RockingScorpion on October 26, 2014, 04:27:29 PM
Thanks for the two comments. :D
Also...I feel like you already said that once, Ducky123. :lol
And I might repeat myself here, but if you keep improving, slowly but steady, you'll draw stuff someday and think: Did I just do that?

I've been there a few times since I started drawing and it seems I'm there once again. xD

[align=center]The Last Fight - Digicolored

(http://fc03.deviantart.net/fs71/i/2014/299/3/c/the_last_fight___digicolored_by_rockingscorpion-d848n3w.jpg)
Source (http://fav.me/d848n3w)
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Yeah, colored version of my last drawing, not much I can add here. :D

Like I said, this is now one of a small number of drawings I consider as some sort of milestones. I wonder when I'll be able to say that again.

Hope you like it. :)

RockingScorpion
Title: First Pokemon, then Ponies, now Dinosaurs
Post by: RockingScorpion on November 05, 2014, 06:34:53 PM
Update incoming. :D
I kind of needed that since I've done nothing but editing photos since Sunday. :D

[align=center]Hello World

(http://fc08.deviantart.net/fs71/f/2014/309/3/2/hello_world_by_rockingscorpion-d85e5yl.png)
Source (http://fav.me/d85e5yl)
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It's basically a request, I wanted to do some pixel art and asked randomly what people would like to see.

I have no idea when I'll be able to add the shading, but we'll see about that.

Hope you like it. :)

Oh and..there is another forum where I post my art but I'm practically running that thread there on my own. xD
Here I was surprised when my last update didn't get any replies, but that's a good thing if you ask me. Better than being surprised because someone replied. :D
(That's why I'm kind of lazy when it comes to that other forum...xD)

Until next time then. :)
RockingScorpion
Title: First Pokemon, then Ponies, now Dinosaurs
Post by: Dalekdino on November 06, 2014, 02:39:01 AM
Awww. What a cutie_saur!
Title: First Pokemon, then Ponies, now Dinosaurs
Post by: RockingScorpion on November 07, 2014, 07:04:31 PM
Shading came sooner than I expected. :D

[align=center]Hello World - Shaded

(http://fc06.deviantart.net/fs71/f/2014/311/e/f/hello_world___shaded_by_rockingscorpion-d85m137.png)
Source (http://fav.me/d85m137)
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I also changed the ground shadow for this one (which you can barely see on this dark background). ;)

Hope you like it and well...
Until next time. :)
RockingScorpion

(Ps: I hope your internet gets fixed up as soon as possible, Ducky123^^)
Title: First Pokemon, then Ponies, now Dinosaurs
Post by: Ducky123 on November 07, 2014, 07:35:23 PM
^At least it's working part-time :p

Well, what should I say? Hmm... that emoticon should do :wub :wub :wub

This is too cute to stand! :lol You should do a traditional artwork of this scene too! :yes
Title: First Pokemon, then Ponies, now Dinosaurs
Post by: Dalekdino on November 08, 2014, 05:01:40 AM
Ducky. Cutest hadrosaur EVER! :)
Title: First Pokemon, then Ponies, now Dinosaurs
Post by: RockingScorpion on November 08, 2014, 07:30:07 PM
Thanks, you two. :D
Also, like I said, if you want you can draw that traditional version, Ducky123. :D

Also...a new drawing might come tomorrow or on monday, but something happened that made me quite happy.

My girlfriend gave me 12 months of Premium Membership on Deviantart. I don't actually know what I can do now that I have it, but it is pretty cool. I'll take some time next week or tomorrow to check out all the possibilities.

So, until my next update then. I'm not 100% sure yet, but I might finish it tomorrow, we'll see, I guess.

RockingScorpion
Title: First Pokemon, then Ponies, now Dinosaurs
Post by: RockingScorpion on November 18, 2014, 08:03:25 PM
Well, I didn't finish the drawing I still have as a work in progress, but I did something totally out of the blue. Well not totally.

In the MLP Fandom, I've seen lots of characters as small "Approved" buttons, or patches, or stickers or whatever. So I thought, why not make this for the LBT Fandom as well? :D


[align=center]Ali Approved Sticker

(http://fc00.deviantart.net/fs71/f/2014/322/2/a/ali_approved_sticker_by_rockingscorpion-d86vkzu.png)

Source (http://fav.me/d86vkzu)
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I know it's pretty small but it's still somewhat enough to print it out in a decent size.
However, if anyone wants this a tad bigger and promises me to not misuse it (like selling it or claiming it's something he/she made) I don't see a reason to not give it out. Just keep it for yourself and everything is cool. ;)

If there is anyone who doesn't like this button stuff, here's Ali without it, and also a bit bigger

[align=center]Ali Approved - Extra

(http://fc08.deviantart.net/fs71/f/2014/322/5/0/ali_approved___extra_by_rockingscorpion-d86vn9t.png)

Source (http://fav.me/d86vn9t)
(for bigger size etc.)[/align]

Oh and one more thing: I probably will add shading to Ali at some point, but I don't think I'll be doing this buttons for a lot of LBT Charakters. I could do one for Ducky since I already have something that would fit and only would have to adjust the colors, but I'm pretty sure that this was a one time thing. I want some LBT Stickers for myself, too :D

IF anyone of you will use this for whatever, I'd like to see a picture of that. ;)

That's it then, I hope you like it, and..until next time I'm able to get something done. :)
RockingScorpion

(I wonder if I'll go back to this thread in a few minutes to edit something to this post I just forgot)

Title: First Pokemon, then Ponies, now Dinosaurs
Post by: Dalekdino on November 19, 2014, 02:34:35 AM
Such a cute and pretty close up.
Title: First Pokemon, then Ponies, now Dinosaurs
Post by: Ducky123 on November 19, 2014, 01:12:03 PM
Nice, my friend :lol
Title: First Pokemon, then Ponies, now Dinosaurs
Post by: RockingScorpion on November 19, 2014, 02:30:39 PM
Thanks for the comments, you two ;)

And here is Ducky:

[align=center]Ducky Approved Sticker

(http://fc04.deviantart.net/fs71/f/2014/323/3/1/ducky_approved_sticker_by_rockingscorpion-d86y09p.png)

Source (http://fav.me/d86y09p)
(for bigger size etc.)[/align]

The vector I used for this is somewhere in this thread or on my deviantart. ;)

And by now I'm not that opposed to do more of those things, but only time will tell.^^

Hope you like it.

RS

Edit: I'm not 100% sure yet, but I might get the chance to have someone make them into stitched patches. It would probably cost me a bit and I don't know yet how much, but I do hope that it will be done. :D
Title: First Pokemon, then Ponies, now Dinosaurs
Post by: Ducky123 on November 19, 2014, 02:53:29 PM
I liked the artwork this picture of Ducky is from so you can tell I like this sticker equally much ;)
Title: First Pokemon, then Ponies, now Dinosaurs
Post by: The Anonymous Person on November 19, 2014, 05:34:41 PM
I like both of the "approved" stickers very much. Who knows? Next there'll be a "Petrie Approved" one...um...oops.  :oops
Title: First Pokemon, then Ponies, now Dinosaurs
Post by: RockingScorpion on November 21, 2014, 07:46:08 PM
Thanks for the comments, you two. And I have no idea if I'll do more of those^^

But I have actually ordered these 2 as patches, from someone who makes really good ones. Now all I have to do is wait for them to be done. I don't like waiting. xD

And well, I shaded my latest Ali Vector. I didn't feel like it was necessary, but I still did it, soo...here:

[align=center]Ali Approved - Shaded

(http://fc04.deviantart.net/fs71/f/2014/325/1/1/ali_approved___shaded_by_rockingscorpion-d876gyb.png)
Source (http://fav.me/d876gyb)
(for bigger size etc.)[/align]

Hope you like it. :)

My next one will (probably) be something traditional again. When I find the needed time for that.

RS

Edit: wohoo, page 10. :D
Title: First Pokemon, then Ponies, now Dinosaurs
Post by: RockingScorpion on November 29, 2014, 04:33:32 PM
Soo...in this semester we have to create a little animation in photoshop to get a grade and well...at first I had a different idea. You can create photos with a stable background and a person moving in the foreground, for example, a photo of two bikes in the background, moving but frozen because it's a picture. And then a person moving in the foreground. That would've been okay.

Then I showed someone my digital LBT Fanarts and the moving eyes and that's where this idea started. :D



[align=center]They See Me Rollin

But I hope they don't hate me. :D

(http://fc04.deviantart.net/fs71/f/2014/333/a/1/they_see_me_rollin_by_rockingscorpion-d883idv.gif)
Source (http://fav.me/d883idv)
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At first I also wanted to put Littlefoot/Ali in front of a real photo, but then I thought that a drawn background would look better. So I did one. :D
My first somewhat complex digital background ever. Everything in it is 100% vectors, so unlimited size is possible. ;)

About the animation itself: It isn't spectacular, but it is my first animation ever, and I took the time to set each position frame by frame to make it look as good and smooth as possible.

Soo..will more advanced animation stuff come up in the future? I wouldn't count on it. :D
But it was nice to make a few steps in that direction.

Hope you like it. :)

Oh and...does this background seem familiar to any of you who have been following my stuff? :D

RockingScorpion
(let's see how long it takes for me to return to this topic because I forgot something).
Title: First Pokemon, then Ponies, now Dinosaurs
Post by: Dalekdino on November 29, 2014, 04:40:08 PM
:lol  :DD  :lol:

I don't know what's funnier Ali's eyes or Littlefoot's face.

I love this!
Title: First Pokemon, then Ponies, now Dinosaurs
Post by: CeraTheRed on November 29, 2014, 07:14:18 PM
:lol I LOVE Littlefoot's face! Ali's possessed or something!
XD
Title: First Pokemon, then Ponies, now Dinosaurs
Post by: Ducky123 on November 29, 2014, 07:26:01 PM
Awesome! There isn't really much to add to the previous commenters but: THIS IS HILLARIOUS!  :lol
Title: First Pokemon, then Ponies, now Dinosaurs
Post by: rhombus on November 29, 2014, 10:09:55 PM
Littlefoot (thinking):  "Okay... Back away slowly..."

 :lol

Seriously though, this is a hilarious animation.  Ali's face is hilarious enough, but Littlefoot's expression puts it over the top.  Nice work!
Title: First Pokemon, then Ponies, now Dinosaurs
Post by: RockingScorpion on February 05, 2015, 07:03:04 PM
Wow, this topic was on page 4 in this section. I'm not dead just so you know :D

Thanks for everyone who commented here ;) and tomorrow I'll finally know what I got for this little animation above. But now let's get to the lastet update (feels like I haven't drawn LBT in forever).

[align=center]Littlefoot Approved Sticker

(http://fc05.deviantart.net/fs71/f/2015/036/4/a/4ad21770114a727d71ea60d47521eec3-d8gt8ov.png)
Source (http://fav.me/d8gt8ov)
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Yes, this series finally continues, and I have one, no, two reasons for that. You can see these reasons here (http://fav.me/d8fcs02) and here (http://fav.me/d8ek6zo).
Yup, those are patches made from my designs (how cool is that) and after I got these I want the whole GoF as patches. :D

If you have a deviantart, there will be a poll next week on my page where I let everyone choose what character I should do next. ;)

And also again, if you want to have these as a patch/sticker/whatever, I won't stop you, feel free to do that. :)
As long as this is for you and you don't start making profit from something I created, of course.
Just tell everyone where you got it if they ask and everything's fine. ;)

That's it for now, but the next thing is coming right up (even tomorrow maybe) and it'll be something special, at least for me. You'll see when I'm done.

See you next time ;)
RS

(I wonder what I need to add this time because I forgot)
Title: First Pokemon, then Ponies, now Dinosaurs
Post by: Ducky123 on February 05, 2015, 07:38:10 PM
Nice :D Go for the whole gang!
Title: First Pokemon, then Ponies, now Dinosaurs
Post by: RockingScorpion on February 07, 2015, 08:06:46 PM
Thanks, and I will. Considering I have 3 whole weeks free now it might happen sooner as I think - but no promises. I kind of finished 3 fanarts in one week now (how did that happen) but...well we see what is about to come. ;)

Here is the fanart number 3 I just mentioned:

[align=center]The Struggle is Real

(http://fc04.deviantart.net/fs70/f/2015/038/e/5/the_struggle_is_real_by_rockingscorpion-d8h2mw3.jpg)
Source (http://fav.me/d8h2mw3)
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This is somewhat another milestone for me because I made up everything out of my imagination except for the head, and only checked some screenshots when the sketch was done. I just made one mistake that was corrected quite easy, but now I only need to get the head memorized and I'll be able to draw spot on longnecks whenever I feel like it. :D

Anyway, that's it, I don't know what else I might add here...
except a big thank you to Malte279 who gave me some helpful advice on this now and then. :)

Hope you like it, and until next time. ;)

RS

(colored version will probably be done tomorrow)
Title: First Pokemon, then Ponies, now Dinosaurs
Post by: Ducky123 on February 07, 2015, 11:05:59 PM
Well, I already told you I like it but here's my opinion for the public :p

The anatomy is absolutely amazing and the shading is just gorgeous! The coloured version is probably gonna make me  :wow
Title: First Pokemon, then Ponies, now Dinosaurs
Post by: RockingScorpion on February 08, 2015, 01:33:03 PM
Thanks, and I hope it meets your expectations. :D

[align=center]The Struggle is Real - Digicolored

(http://fc06.deviantart.net/fs71/f/2015/039/c/c/the_struggle_is_real___digicolored_by_rockingscorpion-d8h6bht.jpg)
Source (http://fav.me/d8h6bht)
(for bigger size etc.)[/align]

Coming up is another patch design and something not LBT-related, but a great idea a friend of mine had. Will be digital though as well.

I don't know what I could add here, so..
hope you like it and until next time. :)

(I actually didn't forget the critiques thingy this time, so if any of you has deviantart and feels like it... ;) )

RS

Title: First Pokemon, then Ponies, now Dinosaurs
Post by: Mumbling on February 08, 2015, 02:29:18 PM
Really impressive drawing that from memory! Nicely done ! :)
Title: First Pokemon, then Ponies, now Dinosaurs
Post by: Ducky123 on February 08, 2015, 08:30:46 PM
Impressive!  :lol
Title: First Pokemon, then Ponies, now Dinosaurs
Post by: RockingScorpion on February 14, 2015, 05:38:38 PM
Thanks, you two. :)
And hey Mumbling, I think this is the first post you ever made here, is that right? :D

Aaanyway, to the update:

[align=center]Cera Approved Sticker

(http://fc01.deviantart.net/fs70/f/2015/045/f/3/f3707505313ef6b754567522d91f7db4-d8hzu9x.png)
Source (http://fav.me/d8hzu9x)
(for bigger size etc.)[/align]

The Gang of Five Sticker Series continues again, 2 more to go and it will be done. :D

Hope you like this one as well. I had quite a hard time to choose the best expression for Cera's personality. Do you think I got it? :)

I dunno when I have something ready again. Might be tomorrow, might be monday. But I do have plans, LBT related and non-LBT. We'll see.

So that's it then, until next time. :)

RS
Title: First Pokemon, then Ponies, now Dinosaurs
Post by: Ducky123 on February 14, 2015, 05:46:34 PM
Nice :) Are you going to do Chomper and Ruby as well by the way? ^^
Title: First Pokemon, then Ponies, now Dinosaurs
Post by: RockingScorpion on February 14, 2015, 05:56:33 PM
I want to finish the original Gang first. When I'm done with that - maybe. And maybe even other characters that are somewhat popular, like Bron or Pterano and whoever there is. Only time will tell. ;)

And thanks. :)
Title: First Pokemon, then Ponies, now Dinosaurs
Post by: Dalekdino on February 14, 2015, 06:02:54 PM
Yeah Cera! :) Yes I think you picked a fairly good shot of her for this.
Title: First Pokemon, then Ponies, now Dinosaurs
Post by: RockingScorpion on February 20, 2015, 09:05:14 PM
Thanks. :)

And now, all aboard everyone, it's shipping time! :D

[align=center]No More Migrating

(http://fc07.deviantart.net/fs70/i/2015/051/0/8/no_more_migrating_by_rockingscorpion-d8iu387.jpg)
Source (http://fav.me/d8iu387)
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Whew. It's finally done.

A lot of thought and work went into this. Aside from the fact that this is 100% out of my head, I altered the designs of the characters a little, to make them look a bit older and also to give Ali a design of her own, so that she isn't a Littlefoot clone with other colors anymore and also looks a bit more female.

If you want, you can go ahead and spot the differences I gave Ali, compared to Littlefoot. 5 in total, write it in a comment if you like. :)
Littlefoot has some differences to his kid version as well, you could also see what you find there. :D
About how old I imagine them here: that age where you start discover feelings that may be more than friendship.

I consider this another milestone again when it comes to my drawings in some terms.

I know I said the Petrie Patch would be next but that will be done tomorrow if nothing gets in the way.

And I also want to add a huge "thank you" to Malte279 who helped me a lot with the progress of this drawing. Thanks, the help is really appreciated. :)

Aaand (unless I haven't forgotten anything again) that's all there is to say here.

Hope you like it, and until next time :)

RS

ps: my right hand hurts. I've been holding the pencil a really long time today. Worth it. :D

Edit: aaand of course I forgot a thing. xD
Try to find the hidden heart. It is very vague but it is there. Use your imagination. ;)
Title: First Pokemon, then Ponies, now Dinosaurs
Post by: Dalekdino on February 21, 2015, 03:44:41 AM
Hmmm. I have to say I think they actually look younger with those big eyes.  And  I the Ali doesn't look the same without her eyelashes.
Title: First Pokemon, then Ponies, now Dinosaurs
Post by: Ducky123 on February 21, 2015, 08:49:21 AM
Excellent!!!  :wow  :wow  :wow  :wow  :wow

I absolutely love this one! Good job!  :exactly
Title: First Pokemon, then Ponies, now Dinosaurs
Post by: RockingScorpion on February 21, 2015, 05:10:41 PM
Dalekdino: Everyone has a personal view of things, and here is another example. :D
Some people who have seen the drawing process immediately knew who Ali would be when I showed them the first sketch I did for this, and some also say they do look a bit older.

About the eyelashes...I thought about that and didn't add them on both characters. I just don't think they're necessary here.
And anyway, what kind of actual sauropod would have eyelashes anyway xD

In case of Ali I probably won't give her these ever again, but draw her in the style I gave her here so that she has a bigger difference to Littlefoot than she has in the movie.

Ducky123: Thanks. :)

And now enough blabbering, onward to the colored version!

[align=center]No More Migrating - Digicolored

(http://fc01.deviantart.net/fs71/i/2015/052/a/3/no_more_migrating___digicolored_by_rockingscorpion-d8ixxd4.jpg)
Source (http://fav.me/d8ixxd4)
(for bigger size etc.)[/align]

Again, can you spot all differences between the two and find the hidden heart? Let me know in the comments if you want. ;)

Now, the next thing:

[align=center]Petrie Approved Patch

(http://fc02.deviantart.net/fs71/f/2015/054/3/b/petrie_approved_sticker_by_rockingscorpion-d8iy0ay.png)
Source (http://fav.me/d8iy0ay)
(for bigger size etc.)[/align]

With this one the GoF Patch Series is almost done. Only Spike left. :D
The Petrie motive was picked by Malte279.
If you have some ideas what I can use for a Spike Patch, send me a pm or write in this topic. I'll consider everything you guys send me. :)

And I guess that's it for now, soo...

Hope you like it, and until next time. :)
RS

(what have I forgotten to add this time? We'll see.)
Title: First Pokemon, then Ponies, now Dinosaurs
Post by: Dalekdino on February 21, 2015, 07:30:10 PM
Nice Petrie badge. I keep picturing him saying " Ha Haa! Me ready for my close up!"  :DD
Title: First Pokemon, then Ponies, now Dinosaurs
Post by: The Anonymous Person on February 21, 2015, 08:10:17 PM
(speaking in character)

That look wonderful! Though me think it coulda been done better (where me sniffer?). Other than that, it no look bad. Me approve indeed!
Title: First Pokemon, then Ponies, now Dinosaurs
Post by: RockingScorpion on February 21, 2015, 09:04:31 PM
Fixed, thanks for telling. :)

I knew something was off when I made the design... :D
Title: First Pokemon, then Ponies, now Dinosaurs
Post by: Ducky123 on February 21, 2015, 09:53:27 PM
The patch looks really nice ^^
Title: First Pokemon, then Ponies, now Dinosaurs
Post by: RockingScorpion on February 23, 2015, 11:37:58 PM
Thanks. :)

And this is just a quick something I've thrown together while working on something bigger again. I wanted a new avatar, and so I figured, why not show a bigger version of that as well. :)

[align=center]Ali Icon

(http://fc08.deviantart.net/fs70/f/2015/054/2/f/da_by_rockingscorpion-d8ja9qs.png)
Source (http://fav.me/d8ja9qs)
(for bigger size etc.)[/align]

It's just Ali from my latest drawing transformed into a digital version. I did it to relax my mind a little before I continued with the bigger thing.

Hope you still like this though. ;)

Oh, and - if you do wanna use this in some way, please ask me before you do. I don't bite. :)

Until next time then.
Title: First Pokemon, then Ponies, now Dinosaurs
Post by: Dalekdino on February 24, 2015, 03:01:44 PM
AW what a cute close up. Though I have to say she doesn't look the same without her eyelashes.
Title: First Pokemon, then Ponies, now Dinosaurs
Post by: Midnight on February 24, 2015, 03:27:56 PM
Woah, that icon is beautiful.
Title: First Pokemon, then Ponies, now Dinosaurs
Post by: RockingScorpion on February 24, 2015, 04:08:53 PM
I totally didn't see these two comments. :D

Thanks you two, and also welcome to my art thread, Midnight, I don't think I've seen you in here before. :)

Dalekdino: As I said before, since I've started to alter her design a bit compared to Littlefoot, I also decided to not give her the eyelashes. Littlefoot doesn't have them as well in the traditional version and in general I don't think I'll ever add them again to any LBT character. They're not really necessary on animals that probably had none anyway in my opinion. ;)
Title: First Pokemon, then Ponies, now Dinosaurs
Post by: Ducky123 on February 24, 2015, 05:29:14 PM
Eyelashes or not, it doesn't change the fact that your art is really amazing ;)
Title: First Pokemon, then Ponies, now Dinosaurs
Post by: somerandomfangirl on February 24, 2015, 06:38:03 PM
It's about time I showed up here... :p

I've had a chance to flick through your stuff and I must say that your artwork is amazing! I love how your digital work is all very well coloured and shaded and your traditional works are amazing too! If I remember correctly, you use Photoshop, right?  

Your drawings have honestly inspired me to start drawing my own fanart again, but then again I don't really have much time to do anything these days (school... :anger ), so I'll just enjoy your stuff for now. Keep up the fabulous work! :DD
Title: First Pokemon, then Ponies, now Dinosaurs
Post by: RockingScorpion on February 25, 2015, 08:43:07 PM
Ducky123: Thanks :)
somerandomfangirl: Oh hey, another new visitor, hi there :D

Yep, I do use photoshop, for everything that involves digital stuff of course.
And...
Quote
Your drawings have honestly inspired me to start drawing my own fanart again

They what?  :oops

Well it always surprises me when someone is telling me that I can be an inspiration.^^
I'm really honored by comments like this one, thank you. :)

But now let's get to the update:

[align=center]Hello my dear Ali

(http://fc07.deviantart.net/fs70/i/2015/056/8/4/hello_my_dear_ali_by_rockingscorpion-d8jhh98.jpg)
Source (http://fav.me/d8jhh98)
(for bigger size etc.)[/align]

Whew, there it is finally. I was really eager to make this into a digital version but then there were some reasons that kept me away from it. Buut now here it is. :D

I also decided to go for a title without any second meanings to avoid confusion here. ;)
But I already had three names like that:
"In The Land without Mists"
"Before the Mists came"
"Before the Big Migration"

But yeah, with a title like that I hope that everyone gets who is coming out of the egg there. :D

Ali's mother has less wrinkles than in the 4th movie to make her appear a bit younger.
Ali is strongly based on the baby Littlefoot for the reason that the baby dinosaurs in the first movie don't really have much differences when they're just hatched. I left some wrinkles away and changed the neck a bit, but that's all.

The colored version of this and the Spike patch are next. ;)

So, that's all I have to say here (I think/hope at least), so..hope you like it and until next one. :)

RS
Title: First Pokemon, then Ponies, now Dinosaurs
Post by: Ducky123 on February 26, 2015, 04:39:12 PM
To say I like it would be an understatement  :exactly
Title: First Pokemon, then Ponies, now Dinosaurs
Post by: RockingScorpion on February 26, 2015, 09:09:15 PM
Thanks, and then let's go the the shiny fancy colored version now, right? :D

[align=center]Hello my dear Ali

(http://fc08.deviantart.net/fs71/i/2015/057/c/1/hello_my_dear_ali___digicolored_by_rockingscorpion-d8jmhr6.jpg)
Source (http://fav.me/d8jmhr6)
(for bigger size etc.)[/align]

About this drawing there isn't much left to say except this: I used the tags "plastic bag sound" for it on deviantart. Anyone here who knows or can figure out why? :D

And now it's time for me to start blabbering about stuff, I guess...well...

I just counted how many things I uploaded during the last 4 weeks including this week.
18 Uploads, I repeat, eighteen uploads.

Doing that in 4 weeks is like, I made 4 uploads per week if you split it evenly. Guess I went a little crazy there, but I can tell you it was fun. When once thing was completed, I already started with the next piece and so on. I improved a lot in digital and traditional terms and finally started to make up drawings completely out of my head which I will be doing from now on, unless I see something in a movie or somewhere else that I really wanna draw.

When this week ends my new semester starts and I will have to reduce this output immensely again of course. But the plan is (depending on how much other stuff there is to do) to still get one drawing done per week. Maybe two if I decide to do something simple. But as I said, I can't be 100% sure if I can keep that promise. I'll try my best though. ;)

And, to finish this off, I want to say thank you.
Even though I'm doing what I do here for fun and nothing else (that's why I barely draw requests because I wanna be able to draw what I want) I have almost 200 watchers on deviantart and you guys commenting in here constantly.
So yeah, even if it's a small number of people following what I do compared to other artists, I'm still very happy about every person that does, especially because drawing is and will forever be something I mostly do for myself because I like it.

But I definitely can't deny it that you guys are driving me forward. I don't think I would be where I am now without the constant feedback I get, because every single comment (or watcher on DA) I get increases my will to get better a lot.
And for that I'm really thankful.

Thanks to everyone who ever wrote a simple "nice", gave me some critique or just looks at this topic.

And I guess that's enough text for now in a fanart topic (xD), so...until next time then, and hope you like the colored version above. :)

RS
Title: First Pokemon, then Ponies, now Dinosaurs
Post by: Dalekdino on February 27, 2015, 06:51:51 AM
:D Love this. I like how you drew Ali still partly in her egg, kinda like how Cera was when she hatched.
Title: First Pokemon, then Ponies, now Dinosaurs
Post by: RockingScorpion on February 27, 2015, 07:08:33 PM
Thanks - and yeah, now that you said it, it's somewhat similar. But I can guarantee that Ali wasn't running around smashing her head against everything within reach. :D

Onward to the new thing then:

[align=center]Spike Approved Patch

(http://fc07.deviantart.net/fs70/f/2015/058/d/2/d2d8a6063ca298cc2dbb50a9e5210297-d8jpyub.png)
Source (http://fav.me/d8jpyub)
(for bigger size etc.)[/align]

Aaand with that the Gang Of Five sticker series is completed. :D
It was fun to make all those. Hope you like the last one as well.

Will I do more characters after these? Maybe/Probably. They're quite easy to do and I like making them, so yeah. Now that the Gang is completed, I'm also asking you which character you want to see like this. Let me know in the comments, and if one character get's more votes than others, that will go first. ;)
Deviantart comments will count in this one, too.

I guess that's all there is to say here, so..

Until next time then :) (Monday if it goes as planned. The rough sketch is done, so yeah, it might work out.)

RS
Title: First Pokemon, then Ponies, now Dinosaurs
Post by: somerandomfangirl on February 27, 2015, 07:39:31 PM
Quote from: RockingScorpion,Feb 26 2015 on  12:43 AM
somerandomfangirl: Oh hey, another new visitor, hi there :D

Yep, I do use photoshop, for everything that involves digital stuff of course.
And...
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Your drawings have honestly inspired me to start drawing my own fanart again

They what?  :oops

Well it always surprises me when someone is telling me that I can be an inspiration.^^
I'm really honored by comments like this one, thank you. :)
Hello.  :wave

Nice. I'm just starting to get back into art that isn't for school and photography again, so I'm considering getting PS to, well, do stuff with. At the moment I've got GIMP which is fine for now but I'm thinking about moving over to PS eventually, once I know I'm going to use it enough to make it worth buying.

It's true! I'm itching to draw my own stuff when I see your work! Trouble is, I either have too much to do or I'm too ill or demotivated at the moment, but I might start doing stuff again once my exams are over. :bang

Anyway, the picture with Ali and her mother is adorable! One thing I absolutely love is cute baby dinosaurs. :wub The Spike patch is awesome too, just like all your other ones.

200 watchers is actually quite a lot if you ask me. I've got about a tenth of that, but that's mostly because my style is extremely inconsistent (I keep going through these 'phases' where one time I'm drawing fanart, another I'm drawing original cartoony art and then I'm doing photography or realistic artwork) and I keep going on for long breaks without warning which I suppose annoys some people. :angel

Having been around the net posting my stuff for a while now, I definitely know the good feeling you get when people say good things about your work and how it is a push to keep you going. Personally I try to write meaningful comments if I believe the artwork needs improving but with yours I just can't see what you can improve, to be honest.  :smile

Now, I'd better stop blabbering myself!  :nyah Just keep on producing wonderful artwork!
Title: First Pokemon, then Ponies, now Dinosaurs
Post by: RockingScorpion on March 02, 2015, 11:47:27 AM
@somerandomfangirl:

Thanks for the comment, and
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Just keep on producing wonderful artwork!

I'll do my best with that. :D

This is just a quick reminder that I started the poll on deviantart regarding the LBT Patch Series. If you have DA, you can vote and tell me the preferred character here (http://rockingscorpion.deviantart.com/journal/poll/5065953/) or you can tell me about that with a comment in this topic or a personal message, whatever you'd like. ;)

I don't expect to finish the drawing I'm working on today. Probably wednesday, but...let's just say that I went all out on this again and that it might be the most advanced drawing I did so far according to all the work and planning that went into it.
If you want, here's a preview. Spoilers ahead. ;)
About 50% completed I'd say.

Preview (http://s11.postimg.org/3wrv65o1v/image.jpg).

So yeah, that's all I have to say for now. Until next time then (hopefully tomorrow)
Title: First Pokemon, then Ponies, now Dinosaurs
Post by: RockingScorpion on March 05, 2015, 03:56:05 PM
It's not wednesday, but at least it is done. :D

[align=center]Don't fall, my dear

(http://orig06.deviantart.net/9f57/f/2015/064/5/0/don_t_fall__my_dear__by_rockingscorpion-d8kipx3.jpg)
Source (http://fav.me/d8kipx3)
(for bigger size etc.)[/align]

This is based on something we hear about in LBT4. Ali stops Littlefoot in front of dark water and says her mother had to carry her because it was too deep.

This is how I imagine that scene.

Also, Ali probably can't swim. :D

It took me waaay to long to finish this xD
Colored version might come up tomorrow or later, but definitely before this week is over. I'm also working on something else which will be done before next week.

Oh, and...maybe you wanna see what this (http://www.gangoffive.net/index.php?topic=14111) topic is about. I think it would be nice to see the idea take off until we have a lot of pictures approved by the LBT characters. :)

Guess that's all there is to say, so...hope you like it and until next time. :)

RS

(I really need to practice backgrounds more xD)
Title: First Pokemon, then Ponies, now Dinosaurs
Post by: Ducky123 on March 05, 2015, 05:19:04 PM
This is beyond being awesome...  :wow
Title: First Pokemon, then Ponies, now Dinosaurs
Post by: RockingScorpion on March 07, 2015, 05:16:52 PM
Ducky123: Oh stop it you^^ :oops

[align=center]Don't fall, my dear

(http://orig06.deviantart.net/94e4/f/2015/066/7/6/don_t_fall__my_dear___digicolored_by_rockingscorpion-d8kskco.jpg)
Source (http://fav.me/d8kskco)
(for bigger size etc.)[/align]

Wow uhm...I don't really have much to say here. Except for three things:

First thing:
The fish are there for a reason actually. It is believed that the big dinosaur herds attracted a lot of smaller animals. There even was a pterosaur species that lived a whole life on the back of sauropods because a lot of other animals (insects for example) followed them around and that provided everything this flying reptile needed to survive.

So yeah, I just think that a herd of dinosaurs walking through a lake would attract a lot of marine animals as a logical conclusion. That doesn't mean this fish is dangerous though. ;)

The 2nd thing: I know this drawing is pretty dark. It was a lot brighter while I was coloring it, but they walk through a cave after all. ;)

The 3rd thing I have to say...
If you would've told me 1 year ago that I would one day draw something like this, I would've thought you had a bit too much alcohol or something. xD

Just yesterday I had a look at my first LBT drawing I ever showed here (so it kinda fits that this one also is the first post on a new page), and that was almost one year ago now. Drawing has turned out to be a huge hobby of mine and I can't wait to start with my next piece. :)

I guess that's it for now. I'm pretty sure I'll get something done tomorrow as well, if nothing gets in the way.

So...hope you like it, and until next time then. :)

RS
Title: First Pokemon, then Ponies, now Dinosaurs
Post by: RockingScorpion on March 08, 2015, 05:53:59 PM
[align=center]Gang Of Five Approved Sticker

(http://orig09.deviantart.net/9252/f/2015/067/5/2/528efd9d96ce299f53e23466f6ce5613-d8kxsqa.png)
Source (http://fav.me/d8kxsqa)
(for bigger size etc.)[/align]

Because why not. :D

I'm not 100% satisfied with this, but I still decided to upload it.

I don't have anything else to say here, so..hope you like it and until next time. Whenever that may be. :)

RS
Title: First Pokemon, then Ponies, now Dinosaurs
Post by: RockingScorpion on March 10, 2015, 01:52:16 PM
More Sticker Designs. :D

[align=center]Chomper Approved Sticker

(http://orig07.deviantart.net/b668/f/2015/069/c/b/cbcfc1f31f49c9065b2ffdf2a5e3f41b-d8l674n.png)
Source (http://fav.me/d8l674n)
(for bigger size etc.)[/align]

A lot of people wanted to see something Chomper related, so here you go. :D

I joined this forum exactly one year ago today. :D
It was a fun year and I'm glad I did so. I'm pretty sure this site is one of the sites I visit the most. :)
And because of the date I wanna give out some stuff (big image links incoming :p )

First, what you see above is a version of Chomper that got some parts removed so that it fits better. The original idea was that his arm would be seen as well, but that just didn't look as good. That version exists though, and here it is:
(Link removed, but here (small) http://fav.me/d8l66zk (http://fav.me/d8l66zk))

Second (and also last) is a wallpaper sized version of my latest pencil drawing (Full HD):
(Link removed)

These links will be gone in one day, so grab this while it's still there. ;)

Also, this is a sign of trust. These bigger versions are intended for personal use only, which means you can print them or, I dunno, make a shirt out of it or whatever, but don't upload this anywhere. If you do and I'll find out, I won't do something like this again. Just keep this to yourself and everything's fine. ;)

For my next drawing I think I'll be a bit uncreative.
It's almost one year now too since I've drawn my first LBT related thing ( http://fav.me/d7a0xf7 (http://fav.me/d7a0xf7) ) and a lot of improving happened since then. I kinda feel like giving this another shot to compare then and now. :)

That's all I have to say for now, so..hope you like it, and until next time. :)

RS
Title: First Pokemon, then Ponies, now Dinosaurs
Post by: Dalekdino on March 10, 2015, 04:03:21 PM
I know I said on D-art that if I had made this I would have used a shot of Chomper from LBT 2 were he looks more like a T-Rex. So just thought I'd show the shot I would have gone with.
http://z7.invisionfree.com/thegangoffive/i...showtopic=13914 (http://www.gangoffive.net/index.php?topic=13556)


 Still itsa cute shot of him. Looks like hhe's spun round saying "Hello there!". :D
Title: First Pokemon, then Ponies, now Dinosaurs
Post by: RockingScorpion on March 12, 2015, 07:27:55 AM
And as I said on DA, I picked that one because he's not a baby there anymore.
Thanks :)

Anyway, here's one more. :D

[align=center]Pterano Approved Sticker

(http://orig07.deviantart.net/4406/f/2015/071/1/1/114d4583a355bfef60723ed6569a62af-d8le21b.png)
Source (http://fav.me/d8le21b)
(for bigger size etc.)[/align]

It took me a while to find the best position for his eye. But after a while I went with how it looks now.

Also, you can see some white pixels at the edges of the circle. I'll try to fix that later but I don't really know why it happens. It shouldn't because of the way these are made. I think it's Photoshop that is messing this up, some of my other patches have similar errors like that.

But anyway, I need to get something to eat and then I have another lecture, so let's cut it short here. Hope you like it and until next time. :)

RS

edit: Fanart hiatus, I don't really feel like drawing. See the "How you're feeling" topic for information.
Title: First Pokemon, then Ponies, now Dinosaurs
Post by: RockingScorpion on March 14, 2015, 07:37:33 PM
[align=center]Shorty Approved Sticker

(http://orig08.deviantart.net/e79b/f/2015/073/3/4/346ac0e311d777bcd072c5b634b37708-d8lpikn.png)
Source (http://fav.me/d8lpikn)
(for bigger size etc.)[/align]

One more. Now that I see it embedded here, it goes pretty well with the colors this forum uses, if you ask me. :D

Also, sinde I was trying out some other expressions here that were similar, I decided to use them for this. Only three frames but it works out somewhat.

[align=center]Winking Shorty - Animation

(http://orig01.deviantart.net/f2a9/f/2015/073/7/0/winking_shorty___animation_by_rockingscorpion-d8lpkpy.gif)
Source (http://fav.me/d8lpkpy)
(for bigger size etc.)[/align]

Yesterday I had a feeling that wasn't there in a long time: absolutely no motivation. I even had a piece of paper in front of me and a pencil in my hand but put them away after a while. The last two days were tough, that much is certain.

Anyway, even if it's simple, doing this one got me out of that again. Yeah, I had to make myself start and wasn't in the usual "yay fanart" mood xD but that spirit came around after a while. That's why there is a small animation up there now. :)

Hope you like it, and until next time. :)

RS
Title: First Pokemon, then Ponies, now Dinosaurs
Post by: Dalekdino on March 15, 2015, 02:29:11 AM
LOL The shot you used for Shorty looks like he's showing off in front of some girls. And I guess here's a good time to say I find Shorty pretty ugly.....
Title: First Pokemon, then Ponies, now Dinosaurs
Post by: Ducky123 on March 15, 2015, 07:07:49 AM
That animation...  :lol  :wow Lol, good one!  :exactly
Title: First Pokemon, then Ponies, now Dinosaurs
Post by: RockingScorpion on March 16, 2015, 10:50:37 PM
Thanks, you two. :)

I'll make this one quick because I should actually be in bed right now. xD

[align=center]Ducky Wallpaper

(http://img12.deviantart.net/a508/i/2015/075/7/6/ducky_wallpaper_by_rockingscorpion-d8m0irt.jpg)
Source (http://fav.me/d8m0irt)
(for bigger size etc.)[/align]

Just a Ducky Wallpaper for you guys to decorate your screens with it (for me as well actually :D ) Using it right now.

If you want a full hd sized version, go check out the source, there's a download so it doesn't look pixelated when used as a background.

And well...that's it, hope you like it, and until next time. :)

RS
*falls into his bed*
Title: First Pokemon, then Ponies, now Dinosaurs
Post by: Dalekdino on March 17, 2015, 05:47:21 AM
Very nice. If I were to make something like this I'd probably do Cera with "Hee" written on it. As in the first 4 films when Candy Hutson voiced Cera, she tended to say "Hee" when she was happy.
Title: First Pokemon, then Ponies, now Dinosaurs
Post by: Ducky123 on March 17, 2015, 07:30:52 AM
That's pretty cool :)
Title: First Pokemon, then Ponies, now Dinosaurs
Post by: RockingScorpion on March 21, 2015, 09:46:45 PM
[align=center]Topsy Approved Sticker

(http://orig03.deviantart.net/b1c3/f/2015/080/9/f/topsypatchglatt_by_rockingscorpion-d8mmrc2.png)
Source (http://fav.me/d8ml25t)
(for bigger size etc.)[/align]

More Approval Signs. :D

And stuff like that is the kind of stuff that will come more frequently for the next time. It's getting busy with photography again so traditional drawings take longer again. I expect to finish the outlines for my next piece before the weekend is over, which means the drawing will be completed during the next week probably. But absolutely no promises on that. For those of you who are curious, here's a preview: s1.postimg.org/s6m996xcf/image…

And I can't exactly show anything related to the photos I'm making, at least not right away. That will come someday. ;)

Something else will be done tomorrow, and I'm also announcing an idea I had right now. I hope some of you give me an opinion then if I should do it or not, may it be as a comment here or a PM. We'll see about that. :)

Hope you like that sticker and until next time. :)

RS
Title: First Pokemon, then Ponies, now Dinosaurs
Post by: Dalekdino on March 22, 2015, 06:26:48 AM
Another good job.
Though I'm not sure about the choice of shot for Topsy. I would have picked a shot from one of the rare times he actually smiles. Like when Tricia was born, or when he was pleased with Cera for saving the annoying twins , or that smug look after his dreadful tough song.

BTW I like your new user icon with Ducky looking up.  :lol
Title: First Pokemon, then Ponies, now Dinosaurs
Post by: RockingScorpion on March 22, 2015, 02:10:46 PM
Thanks.
And yeah, I thought about that too. But in the end...oh, wait. Seems like he wants to speak for himself here.

Topsy:"I don't need to smile to approve something. I'm a threehorn, I don't smile for a reason like that!"

You heard him. :D

Now, to the promised update...
Looks like we know what the upcoming LBT movie will be like, guys! :D

[align=center]Gran Treestar

(http://img00.deviantart.net/2049/i/2015/081/1/5/gran_treestar_by_rockingscorpion-d8mp8by.jpg)
Source (http://fav.me/d8mp8by)
(for bigger size etc.)[/align]

This just had to be done. :D

And the idea I had yesterday:

What would you say if I would show some work-in-progress pictures too whenever a new traditional drawing is done from now on? Of course not before it's finished, because that would give things away.

Every drawing I do takes 4 steps to be complete, Nr. 4 is the finished drawing (shaded) so you would also see:
The first sketch (http://s14.postimg.org/ari5kcurl/Full_Size_Rendern_Kopie_2.jpg)
The completed lineart (http://s10.postimg.org/yzr4vbax5/IMG_9718.jpg)
The filled out spots without shading (http://s10.postimg.org/la5se02kp/IMG_9726.jpg)

Including some words to each of those steps.

So yeah, let me know if you'd like to see that here in a comment or send me a pm, whatever you like best. :)
I can't create a poll here so it has to be like that.

That's it for now, hope you like the wallpaper (full hd download on deviantart btw) and until next time then. :)

RS
Title: First Pokemon, then Ponies, now Dinosaurs
Post by: Dalekdino on March 22, 2015, 03:04:57 PM
Quote from: RockingScorpion,Mar 22 2015 on  07:10 PM
Thanks.
And yeah, I thought about that too. But in the end...oh, wait. Seems like he wants to speak for himself here.

Topsy:"I don't need to smile to approve something. I'm a threehorn, I don't smile for a reason like that!"

You heard him. :D
 
 :lol  :lol  :lol

Me: Fine with me Topsy.... You old fart!   :nyah

Anyway your last art work.!Again you did great. But boy is that one ugly shot of Littlefoot... :blink:
Title: First Pokemon, then Ponies, now Dinosaurs
Post by: Ducky123 on March 26, 2015, 10:08:01 AM
Lol, Littlefoot's face is quite hilarious  :blink:

You usually show me all WIP's on skype anyway so I don't need to see them on here or on DA too but if others like to see these I'm the last person to complain ;)
Title: First Pokemon, then Ponies, now Dinosaurs
Post by: RockingScorpion on March 26, 2015, 10:33:06 PM
Dalekdino: Well have you seen Gran Torino? It is quite fitting. :D

Ducky123: The idea behind it is that no one would get spoilers if he/she doesn't want to, as the additional steps wouldn't come before the finished drawing. The poll on DA is still going, if you want to. ;)

Now, my next one...
I do have a thing for wallpapers lately. :D

[align=center]It Takes All Sorts - Wallpaper

(http://img03.deviantart.net/8310/i/2015/085/4/2/it_takes_all_sorts___wallpaper_by_rockingscorpion-d8n999l.jpg)
Source (http://fav.me/d8n999l)
(full hd resolution available)[/align]

...that sure took a while with all those characters. :D
I was about to reuse a Ducky I already had but then decided against it. Everything you see was created extra for this piece (except for the watermark).

Oh and, if you wonder about that butterfly sitting on the word "sorts", that's the one we see during the movie.

I can't think of anything else to say here, soo..hope you like it, and until next time. :)

I probably will upload the single characters on my deviantart scrap page, so check that out if you're curious.

And now I gotta catch some sleep. Been working on that a few hours straight now. :D

Good Night

RS

Oh, one more things (no suprise I forgot to mention something xD)
The text in that picture has two references to the song that has the same name. The first one is somewhat obvious, but can you see the 2nd one? :D
Title: First Pokemon, then Ponies, now Dinosaurs
Post by: Dalekdino on March 27, 2015, 07:07:00 AM
Ha great stuff, kinda reminds me of something you'd see in dr who.

BTW I get that reference you told me about now. I did see that film but it was years ago.
Title: First Pokemon, then Ponies, now Dinosaurs
Post by: RockingScorpion on March 27, 2015, 11:52:34 AM
Dr. Who? I've never seen that, so yeah, that is unintentional then. :D

What is the reference then? And again, there are two. ;)

I uploaded all the characters in this picture separated as I announced. You can find them here: Scrap Book (http://rockingscorpion.deviantart.com/gallery/?catpath=scraps)

(Yes, even the butterfly. :D)
Title: First Pokemon, then Ponies, now Dinosaurs
Post by: Ducky123 on March 27, 2015, 01:33:01 PM
Nice idea again  :wow
Title: First Pokemon, then Ponies, now Dinosaurs
Post by: Dalekdino on March 27, 2015, 03:13:21 PM
Quote from: RockingScorpion,Mar 27 2015 on  04:52 PM
Dr. Who? I've never seen that, so yeah, that is unintentional then. :D

 
Oh I must say I'm suprised you haven't seen Dr who as it's been back on the air for 10 years and it is shown in Germany. I do recommended it. Also part of my user name " Dalek" is named after one of the villian's from the show.
Title: First Pokemon, then Ponies, now Dinosaurs
Post by: RockingScorpion on April 01, 2015, 09:06:19 AM
I do know some stuff about Dr.Who, but mainly because I'm an MLP fan and there are a lot of references to that show, both on official and on fan creation side. ;)

...I'm not posting here because I have something new to show, but sadly I got some bad news recently and now I gotta explain them somehow.

Oh well, let's just get over with it:

I've received a C&D, regarding my LBT fanart.
Now, what does that mean?

Well, a C&D (Cease&Desist) is in other words a friendly warning that you should stop doing what you do because you're using stuff that is copyrighted, in this case the LBT characters. I've received that letter a while ago, but I wanted to confirm first if it is actually legit and...well, it is.

This means, as you might expect by now, that I can't show my LBT related stuff online anymore. Now I really wish I had finished the drawing I'm working on yesterday...

I sometimes said in this thread that drawing is a pure hobby, but that some people actually like what I do for fun was driving me forward as well, wanting to get better. Guess I'll keep that hobby to myself from now on.

As long as I won't show anything at all online, I should be fine.

I'm actually awaiting one more reply. I explained that what I do is merely for fun and has absolutely no profit-oriented purposed; I've never sold anything or was commissioned for anything, because I just don't want that.
So yes, there might be that chance, but I wouldn't get my hopes up.

I'm willing to exchange a few more mails regarding that case, but I've seen someone else getting a C&D already, and he is negotiating for more than one year now; I don't think I'll have that willpower.
But please don't start sending mails yourself. That wouldn't do anything at all.

I'm going to remove all the links and images posted in this topic as a next step (yeah I have to do that, it was clearly asked for that I do) and also the actual submissions on deviantart.

I guess..that's it then. It has been a fun ride while it lasted and I wanna say a huge thank you to everyone who gave feedback/comments or just visited this topic. You rock. ;)

One last thing. I asked for permission to show the letter online with censored names and so on of course, so you can read for yourself: Link (http://orig09.deviantart.net/19ec/f/2015/091/4/9/afd_by_rockingscorpion-d8nyaji.jpg)

I'm sorry, guys. xD)
Title: First Pokemon, then Ponies, now Dinosaurs
Post by: Dalekdino on April 01, 2015, 09:20:17 AM
Well I will say this is the first April fools joke I've fallen for online..  :oops
Title: First Pokemon, then Ponies, now Dinosaurs
Post by: RockingScorpion on April 02, 2015, 02:40:07 PM
Someone had to manage that, Dalekdino. :D
And you weren't the only one. ;)

Just a quick something:

[align=center]Ducky Illusion

(http://orig00.deviantart.net/195a/f/2015/092/2/f/ducky_illusion_by_rockingscorpion-d8o43i3.jpg)
Source (http://fav.me/d8o43i3)
(for bigger size etc.)[/align]

This is one of those moments where I'd like to have some damn studio lights at home. That would've saved me some time during post production xD

This isn't photoshopped. The effect is called anamorphic illusion, if you want to look it up. ;)

Also, my next traditional drawing IS coming before I'll go to bed. No matter how long it takes. I wanna see that one finished! :D

Hope you like this one and...until next time. In a few hours then. :D

Oh and..this (http://pre06.deviantart.net/06ac/th/pre/i/2015/092/1/1/image_by_rockingscorpion-d8o48ji.jpg) is how that actually looks like. :D
Title: First Pokemon, then Ponies, now Dinosaurs
Post by: Dalekdino on April 02, 2015, 02:47:33 PM
Wow good stuff. I would say bit looks a little too flat, but then I read that it's not a Photoshop effect. Wow your really determined to do your next drawing, I thought I liked to get my drawing done in time. I await your next PIC:)
Title: First Pokemon, then Ponies, now Dinosaurs
Post by: RockingScorpion on April 02, 2015, 07:54:54 PM
I edited a link into my last post how that Ducky actually looks like when you're not using any foul perspective tricks. ;)

And yeah, I got that drawing finished about one or two hours ago, then did the digitalizing/post production stuff and now it's there. Somewhat another milestone regarding backgrounds, but that comes later. Here is it:

[align=center]One Last Glance

(http://orig00.deviantart.net/69b4/f/2015/092/0/e/one_last_glance_by_rockingscorpion-d8o5d44.jpg)
Source (http://fav.me/d8o5d44)
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As time passes by, things always change, whether we want to or not.
Every change also brings good things, if you look in the right places (http://fav.me/d8ixxd4)

This is starting to become some sort of series. This would be the 4th drawing for that series, and it probably will get the name "Untold Stories".
Maybe, we'll see if I continue with stuff like this.

In movie 4, we get to know that Littlefoot doesn't want to leave his home, the Great Valley. When I was a kid I always considered the Land Of Mists to be Ali's home, and her herd had to leave because of the land changing. We never heard a word about that, but I don't think Ali was so excited to leave her home, too.

The background is inspired by one in that movie, but I made some changes. The grass isn't as high, the path isn't as narrow, and there are fewer Night Flowers, which are also smaller. Basically, the place as it looked like when there were still herds of dinosaurs walking around.
This is the background as seen in the movie: Link (http://i1.wp.com/m.screencaps.us/199/6-land-before-time4/full/land-before-time4-disneyscreencaps.com-6864.jpg)

I thought about somehow adding the tree but then decided to put that scene on one of the hills you see on that screenshot. Because that made it simpler and backgrounds are still something I'm getting experience with.

Now, because of the poll last week, from now on there will be WIP pics as well. This time without some text because I've been blabbering about that picture enough already. :D
(Unless someone wants me to talk a bit about the process, then I'll do that of course)

First sketch (http://img08.deviantart.net/4625/i/2015/074/0/7/image_by_rockingscorpion-d8ltb8z.jpg)
Finished lineart (http://img10.deviantart.net/c1da/i/2015/087/f/8/image_by_rockingscorpion-d8nibz6.jpg)
Filled spots (http://img01.deviantart.net/3b81/i/2015/088/d/b/image_by_rockingscorpion-d8nmmff.jpg)

That's it then for now (I think xD with my habit of forgetting stuff)

Hope you like it, and..until next time. Whenever that may be. :)

RS
Title: First Pokemon, then Ponies, now Dinosaurs
Post by: Dalekdino on April 03, 2015, 03:49:18 AM
LOL Ali's eyes pupils look rather big, like she's in some kind of trance. XD
Title: First Pokemon, then Ponies, now Dinosaurs
Post by: Ducky123 on April 03, 2015, 08:33:06 AM
^Maybe Ali's eyes are like that because she's so astonished by the picture?  :wow I've already told you that, RS, but you make me jealous sometimes :DD GREAT stuff again!  :exactly
Title: First Pokemon, then Ponies, now Dinosaurs
Post by: RockingScorpion on April 03, 2015, 05:59:49 PM
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LOL Ali's eyes pupils look rather big, like she's in some kind of trance. XD
That's all you get from that drawing, Dalek? Alright xD

Thanks, Ducky123, and if I continue making you jealous, I better stop drawing now because that's nothing I want to do, that's for sure. :D
But thanks, and glad you like it. :)

Colored one:

[align=center]One Last Glance

(http://img14.deviantart.net/5709/i/2015/093/9/8/one_last_glance___digicolored_by_rockingscorpion-d8o9wm8.jpg)
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Everything was said with the pencil version already, so yeah. Only thing to say is that I improved the coloring technique to make it look better than my colored versions usually do.

So...hope you like the colored version and..until next time. Not sure when I'll have time for another traditional piece though. :)

RS
Title: First Pokemon, then Ponies, now Dinosaurs
Post by: Mumbling on April 04, 2015, 04:00:26 AM
I really, really like the way the coloured version turned out. Great job!
Title: First Pokemon, then Ponies, now Dinosaurs
Post by: Ducky123 on April 04, 2015, 08:43:35 AM
Oddly enough, I like the pencil version better than the coloured one... I usually prefer coloured pictures over sketches a lot. Still it looks terribly good though  :lol

Title: First Pokemon, then Ponies, now Dinosaurs
Post by: Dalekdino on April 04, 2015, 11:50:34 AM
Quote from: RockingScorpion,Apr 3 2015 on  10:59 PM
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LOL Ali's eyes pupils look rather big, like she's in some kind of trance. XD
That's all you get from that drawing, Dalek? Alright xD
 
Sorry I'll give more feedback next time. Also, I know you do it to make realistic, but it's soo odd seeing Ali without her eyelashes..

Anyway you did great job with this one as usual. I like how you did the nightflower field.
Title: First Pokemon, then Ponies, now Dinosaurs
Post by: fanciful_flyer on April 04, 2015, 12:27:37 PM
That is absolutely beautiful. I can't tell you how in love I am with pencil and shading...And you know, movie scenes are definitely good for practice. :) It's how I start all of my first-time attempts, lol. Once you get the hang of it, you can draw the character(s) without a guide. ^_^
Title: First Pokemon, then Ponies, now Dinosaurs
Post by: RockingScorpion on April 05, 2015, 03:49:40 PM
Mumbling: Thanks :)

Ducky123: Good you said that, so I could...well you see what I mean after I'm done answering the replies ;)

Dalek: You don't have to give any feedback if you don't want to. ;)

fanciful_flyer: Thanks, and yeah, I have a thing for shaded pencil drawings, too. ;)

And yeah, I know about that xD. I spent a lot of time practicing the LBT art style, and it was certainly worth it, now that I can draw the characters out of my head as you said. :)

Now, I don't really have anything new, but it's easter, so...
Oh wait. First comes this:

Happy Easter! (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mGPtVRA8aU0)

Translation:
Hey Andy, nice to see you!
Happy Easter!
Thanks, Happy Easter too!
What are you doing!?
Looking for eggs!
Have fun!
I will!

ah...this never gets old for me. :D

And because it's easter and everything I've made some full hd wallpapers out of my drawings (6 in total, including colored and pencil versions)
You can get them all here: Link (http://sta.sh/218xe0cc48fc)

And remember, personal use only ;) No uploading anywhere else yadda yadda, I already said that some time ago. :D

Hope you find these useful as backgrounds, and..until next time. :)
Ideas are definitely there. ;)

RS
Title: First Pokemon, then Ponies, now Dinosaurs
Post by: RockingScorpion on May 11, 2015, 12:22:40 PM
Well, it's been a while, but let's remove the dust that has buried this topic under itself and bring it back again. :D

[align=center]Land BEFORE Time - phone background

(http://orig01.deviantart.net/7dff/f/2015/131/6/6/land_before_time___cellphone_background_by_rockingscorpion-d8szmow.png)
Source (http://fav.me/d8szmow)
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I'm sorry for the bad pun (I'm absolutely not :p )

An idea I had a few days ago. When used as a background, it looks like this:
Link (http://orig10.deviantart.net/a1aa/f/2015/131/8/f/image_by_rockingscorpion-d8sze73.jpg)

Also, this was made to be used on an iPhone 4S. It should somewhat work on other iPhones and even android phones because the time is always shown at the top, but it might not be a perfect fit as it is on the 4S.

I tried to draw the alternative design I gave Ali some time ago from a different perspective here. The first time I used that design was here: http://fav.me/d8ixxd4 (http://fav.me/d8ixxd4)

I'd like to hear some opinions about if I managed to pull the alternative design off well in this perspective, so, hit the comments with that. Only if you want to, of course. :)

As for more LBT stuff..it's coming. I don't know when, but it is definitely planned. I can't promise anything, but it might come this week.^^

That's all there is for now, so..
Hope you like it, and until next time. :)

RS
Title: First Pokemon, then Ponies, now Dinosaurs
Post by: Dalekdino on May 11, 2015, 12:46:24 PM
Nice one of Littlefoot and Ali.
Title: First Pokemon, then Ponies, now Dinosaurs
Post by: Ducky123 on May 11, 2015, 03:07:27 PM
Glad I'm not the only one who's struggling with getting some art sone :p Looks good :)
Title: First Pokemon, then Ponies, now Dinosaurs
Post by: RockingScorpion on May 15, 2015, 01:06:08 PM
Thanks, you two. ;)

I was just drawing some random sketches a few days ago and liked one of them, so I finished it.
I messed up a bit on one eye and it was too late to fix that, but eh, things like that can happen.^^

[align=center]Resting Time

(http://img08.deviantart.net/6b16/i/2015/135/2/8/resting_time_by_rockingscorpion-d8tg9i1.jpg)
Source (http://fav.me/d8tg9i1)
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(Uncolored version and some WIPs linked in the description of the source, if anyone wants to see those. ;) )

I have a question this time though: What do you think of my altered design for Ali? It is supposed to show her when she's a little older than she is during the movie. Another example where I used this design is here: http://fav.me/d8ixxd4 (http://fav.me/d8ixxd4)
Her proportions are a little different in general, but the most changes I made to the head.

Let me know what you think - only if you want to, of course.
(I'm not sure if I asked this question already...if I did, I'll remove this part later xD)

So..I guess that's all for now, hope you like this one and until next time. :)

(I should do random sketches more often xD)

Oh, and btw, because a friend reminded me of that:
Alternative title: Draw me like one of your North American dinosaurs. :p

(North America. Not France. Apatosaurus never lived in Europe. xD)
Title: First Pokemon, then Ponies, now Dinosaurs
Post by: Ducky123 on May 15, 2015, 02:41:30 PM
Aside from the messed up eye, this looks really great :)
Title: First Pokemon, then Ponies, now Dinosaurs
Post by: Dalekdino on May 15, 2015, 05:43:15 PM
Apart from her nose been out of shape, the eyes and looking a little tubby. Ali looks lovely here:)
Title: First Pokemon, then Ponies, now Dinosaurs
Post by: RockingScorpion on May 15, 2015, 07:33:43 PM
Thanks again, guys. ;)

Dalekdino: As I said before,
Quote
Her proportions are a little different in general, but the most changes I made to the head.

It is supposed to show her when she's a little older than she is during the movie.

And also, her belly is turned in the direction of the viewer, that's why you don't see more of her back. ;)

Just to make some things clear here. ;)
Or did you mean that you just don't like my altered design in general? That would be totally fine, because of personal preferences 'n stuff. :D
Title: First Pokemon, then Ponies, now Dinosaurs
Post by: RockingScorpion on May 22, 2015, 08:18:02 PM
I only have a preview today, but I decided to show it because it might take some time to finish this, one reason being that I'd need some sort of equipment I don't exactly have to get the outlines as perfect as possible.^^

[align=center]Blinking Animation - Preview

(http://orig14.deviantart.net/dabf/f/2015/142/d/c/dcdcdabda4fcbf4f2d5bf06e25eca740-d8ucnmb.gif)
Source (http://fav.me/d8ucnmb)
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Yeah, some outlines still jump around a bit, but once I'll get what I need to finish this, I will.
At least, if nothing else gets in the way. Photography is still a priority of course. ;)

Hope you like this preview, and until next time. :)
RS
Title: First Pokemon, then Ponies, now Dinosaurs
Post by: Dalekdino on May 23, 2015, 12:20:45 AM
I like the look of this:)
Title: First Pokemon, then Ponies, now Dinosaurs
Post by: RockingScorpion on June 14, 2015, 09:39:40 PM
I pulled an all-nighter, and while I originally planned on making it a traditional animation (and I still will do that), I just thought, why not digital as well.

So yeah, I pulled out the original file, started drawing the frames and here we go:

[align=center]Blinking Animation - Digital Version

(http://orig15.deviantart.net/18b7/f/2015/165/5/2/blinking_animation___digital_version_by_rockingscorpion-d8x9wid.gif)
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I did some more stuff during that night (it was an MLP-Fans-get-together for episode 100 and yep, some of us stayed up all night xD) and one thing I did I will show in my other art topic right after I made this post, the other stuff I did (photos) will have to wait a bit longer (gotta show them to my teacher first)

I have planned to start the work on the traditional animation this week, but there is a lot of things I need to get done as well, so we'll have to see.

Hope you like the digital take on this, and until next time. :)

RS

edit: oh I almost forgot (as usual, hehe) - have some behind the scenes stuff: Animation Shenanigans (http://orig11.deviantart.net/c022/f/2015/165/7/8/bildschirmfoto_2015_06_13_um_23_45_58_by_rockingscorpion-d8xc4xm.jpg)

Messing around with frames 'n stuff. :D
Title: First Pokemon, then Ponies, now Dinosaurs
Post by: Dalekdino on June 15, 2015, 05:05:34 AM
Good to see you post something new after all a while. This is good stuff, in the frame were her eyes are shut, she looks angry.
Title: First Pokemon, then Ponies, now Dinosaurs
Post by: RockingScorpion on July 01, 2015, 05:51:50 PM
Thanks. :)
And yeah, single animation frames can look weird sometimes. LBT has them too, even in the first movie. When you see those, you just think: someone actually made this, looked at it and decided that it is good. :D

I don't really have something new today, but I do have something, at least for everyone here who uses Firefox as a browser.

[align=center]Yep Yep Yep - Firefox Theme

(http://img09.deviantart.net/94ce/i/2015/182/5/0/bildschirmfoto_2015_07_01_um_22_18_55_by_rockingscorpion-d8zj2cq.png)

Link to install the theme. (https://addons.mozilla.org/de/firefox/addon/yep-yep-yep/)
[/align]

Yup, a Ducky styled Firefox Theme. The rest of the gang sure will follow when I find the time to create them as well. ;)

She might not fit on every browser in a perfect way, but I tested this multiple times and like this was the best I could manage do get it. They do always have to approve new images you're adding first, so it definitely takes a while, and yeah..^^

Hope you like this (and are able to use it if you want to).

And I also would like to see a few screenshots of you using the time because it might help me to make future themes work better than this. :)

RS

Oh, one more thing: if you wanna change the font your browser uses for the tabs and everything because the theme makes it harder to read tab names for you, there are add-ons for firefox that allow you to do exactly that, I'm sure. The only one I found makes FF look like a version that's a few years older as well, so..yeah, there are some out there that are better to do this for sure. ;)
Title: First Pokemon, then Ponies, now Dinosaurs
Post by: RockingScorpion on August 08, 2015, 12:39:24 PM
Let's dig this topic out again after quite a while. :D

First thing (and that one actually exists for quite a while already) I made an Ali Theme for Firefox, you can find that here (https://addons.mozilla.org/de/firefox/addon/it-takes-all-sorts/).

And the reason why I'm making this post is this one:

[align=center]Hello There

(http://orig05.deviantart.net/88a5/f/2015/220/1/7/hello_there_by_rockingscorpion-d94s8pn.jpg)
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The moment when you realize for the first time that not every creature in this world is friendly...:D


This is based on those storyboard sketches that were posted somewhere in this forum a while ago. Said storyboards can be seen here if you haven't seen them yet (bottom of the page and the next page): http://landbeforetime.wikia.com/wiki/Speci...=20150713232452 (http://landbeforetime.wikia.com/wiki/Special:NewFiles?until=20150713232452)

Hope you like this one and until next time. Things are planned, but time is also needed and photography has top priority right now. ;)

Uncolored version can be found in the description on deviantart.

RS

edit: Also, that snake never appeared in the movie, so the colors are picked by me, these are not the official colors. ;)
Title: First Pokemon, then Ponies, now Dinosaurs
Post by: Ducky123 on August 09, 2015, 12:14:18 PM
Littlefoot is so cute in this one! :DD

The colours you picked for the snake are a good choice as well as having the idea to draw this in the first place :DD
Title: First Pokemon, then Ponies, now Dinosaurs
Post by: RockingScorpion on September 04, 2015, 04:56:40 PM
Thanks for the comment, Ducky123

I might not be absolutely satisfied here, but I finished anyway.

[align=center]Ducky - Character Test

(http://orig10.deviantart.net/cf15/f/2015/247/9/3/ducky___character_test_by_rockingscorpion-d98bqbl.jpg)
Source (http://fav.me/d98bqbl)
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Yes, I know, the head is not perfect and yes, I know the eyelashes are missing. The last one was done on purpose at least.

Hope you like it and until next time, whenever that may be.

RS

edit: uncolored: click (http://fav.me/d98bq9n)!
Title: First Pokemon, then Ponies, now Dinosaurs
Post by: Dalekdino on September 04, 2015, 05:22:47 PM
Hmm. As I said on D art she just doesn't look right without eyelashes. And her face looks quite creepy... Just been honest..
Title: First Pokemon, then Ponies, now Dinosaurs
Post by: RockingScorpion on September 04, 2015, 05:32:38 PM
I can't really recall how often I told you that the missing eyelashers are a personal choice.
As for the rest, well at least I tried. That's all that matters.
Title: First Pokemon, then Ponies, now Dinosaurs
Post by: Dalekdino on September 04, 2015, 05:55:47 PM
Quote from: RockingScorpion,Sep 4 2015 on  10:32 PM
I can't really recall how often I told you that the missing eyelashers are a personal choice.
As for the rest, well at least I tried. That's all that matters.
I know its your own personal thing. Im just not used to seeing Ducky or Ali without them....
Title: First Pokemon, then Ponies, now Dinosaurs
Post by: somerandomfangirl on September 04, 2015, 06:04:06 PM
Well, I do understand your disappointment (like I said in the 'How are you feeling?' topic, I wasn't satisfied with my fanart sketch, either), but I don't think it's a bad attempt by any means. Ducky is a really difficult character to draw and her face is especially a big pain in the tush, even more so if you're drawing from memory. Also, I don't really agree about the missing eyelashes. Every artist has their own personal style and makes their own choices, and I like yours as it is, eyelashes or no eyelashes. :yes

Sure, this isn't perfect, but I think you've done a great job on her body and when it comes to the head the only advice I can give is to keep practising! What I used to do was use screenshots of a character and draw from that a few times. Then, I would try and draw something without using any references, look at a screenshot of the character I'm trying to draw, and point out any mistakes I made and improve on them in future drawings. The only way from here is up! :DD
Title: First Pokemon, then Ponies, now Dinosaurs
Post by: Ducky123 on September 05, 2015, 09:08:32 AM
I know how it feels to fail at art. Some of my drawings needed up to 3 attempts until I was somewhat pleased with the results and that was using a reference! You've tried drawing Ducky out if your head and you used a very tricky pose on top of that! I know it is disappointing but don't let that spoil your motivation for creating art. I think it is very good that you finished it anyway and show it to people despite the odd-looking face of Ducky (not due to the lack of eye-lashes, I don't mind that ;)). We all make mistakes every now and then, we're by no means perfect  :exactly

That being said, it's still a pretty decent drawing since everything else looks quite on spot :)
Title: First Pokemon, then Ponies, now Dinosaurs
Post by: RockingScorpion on February 12, 2016, 07:12:08 PM
Well it sure has been a while.
I'm done with photography school, so I do have more time on my hands now. There have been some kind of LBT "Fanart" updates, even though they weren't posted here ( :)littlefoot ) but I have something else planned, which might just end up as the biggest project I've done so far. I will make an own topic for that as soon as I can present some results, but for now, here's just a preview of sorts:


[align=center]Lttlefoot Vector Style Test

(http://orig02.deviantart.net/2a66/f/2016/043/0/4/littlefoot_vector_style_test_by_rockingscorpion-d9rhnv6.png)
Source (http://fav.me/d9rhnv6)
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I won't say what it is for exactly, I just will say the number 28 and that it'll take quite a while. Make of that information whatever you want. :D

And until next time then

RS
Title: First Pokemon, then Ponies, now Dinosaurs
Post by: Ducky123 on February 12, 2016, 08:11:58 PM
Hmm, maybe I should live up to my nickname (The Most Evil Swimmer  ^^spike ) and spoil everyone? Nah, I won't :p

The shading looks really nice. You used a high contrast of each shade here and I think it works well :)
Title: First Pokemon, then Ponies, now Dinosaurs
Post by: Dalekdino on February 13, 2016, 06:58:07 AM
Ohhh nice and shiny.
Title: First Pokemon, then Ponies, now Dinosaurs
Post by: Sneak on February 14, 2016, 05:26:59 AM
found your arts on DevianArt long time ago.

they all are just WONDERFUL
:D
Title: First Pokemon, then Ponies, now Dinosaurs
Post by: RockingScorpion on March 08, 2016, 11:08:01 PM
Thanks, Snik. :)littlefoot

I decided to move the LBT Top Trumps topic to the project section, however, I will post the standalone arts in here, in a slighty bigger resolution as well. :)
So...

[align=center]Spike Vector Style Test

(http://orig10.deviantart.net/285b/f/2016/068/8/1/spike_vector_style_test_by_rockingscorpion-d9ujmjq.png)
Source (http://fav.me/d9ujmjq)
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I don't know anything I could say this time, sooo...
hope you like it, and until next time. :)
Title: First Pokemon, then Ponies, now Dinosaurs
Post by: Littlefoot fan 1990 on March 08, 2016, 11:47:42 PM
I wish I could draw this good; your art looks like it was done by a professional; very impressive.

  :wow
Title: First Pokemon, then Ponies, now Dinosaurs
Post by: Dalekdino on March 09, 2016, 06:33:24 AM
Spike sure looks pleased with himself to look all shiny.  ^^spike
Title: First Pokemon, then Ponies, now Dinosaurs
Post by: RockingScorpion on March 19, 2016, 10:18:28 PM
Thanks for the comments. ;)
@Littlefoot Fan 1990: I'm not a professional, at least when it comes to drawings, I just have fun with it and picked up some stuff that can be used for drawings when I went to photography school for 3 years.
(In other words, it's like learning some basics and then messing around until stuff happens :lol if you like what you do and keep doing it, you'll get somewhere someday)

Onto art:

[align=center]Petrie Vector Style Test

(http://orig04.deviantart.net/d8d7/f/2016/079/d/b/petrie_vector_style_test_by_rockingscorpion-d9vuib6.png)
Source (http://fav.me/d9vuib6)
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(No shadow for the ground required, what a relief... #lazy)

...I shouldn't really call these "style tests" anymore, since the style is pretty much established for all the Top Trumps cards I'll make.
Eh, I think for a different name the next time, it's past 3 am and I wanna go to bed. xD

The finished card can be found in the project section of this forum.
And that's it, hope you like this one, aaaand...goodnight everyone. :)littlefoot

RS
Title: First Pokemon, then Ponies, now Dinosaurs
Post by: Ducky123 on March 23, 2016, 10:39:10 AM
Looking good as always ;) The style really works for these cards. In terms of LBT fanart, I'd prefer your old style though (traditional sketch, digitally coloured)  ^^spike
Title: First Pokemon, then Ponies, now Dinosaurs
Post by: RockingScorpion on April 03, 2016, 08:43:48 PM
Ducky123: Thanks. :)
The first few pictures with the style went on deviantart with the title "art style test" or something, but if I'm honest, there wasn't much testing. I pretty much had the idea and then went and did it. On some occasions I do plan ahead, and then I plan ahead a lot. But this wasn't the case here. :D

[align=center]GOF Top Trumps - Ruby Motive

(http://orig10.deviantart.net/41cf/f/2016/094/e/5/gof_top_trumps___ruby_motive_by_rockingscorpion-d9xr4rg.png)
Source (http://fav.me/d9xr4rg)
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Complete card can be found in the project section as usual. ;)

RS
Title: First Pokemon, then Ponies, now Dinosaurs
Post by: Dalekdino on April 04, 2016, 06:45:46 AM
Petrie looks like he saw himself in the mirror and saying "Oooh. me all shiny!"

Shiny Ruby looks good too.
Title: First Pokemon, then Ponies, now Dinosaurs
Post by: Ducky123 on April 06, 2016, 03:58:21 PM
Ruby looks flawless ^^spike
Title: First Pokemon, then Ponies, now Dinosaurs
Post by: RockingScorpion on May 01, 2016, 05:00:45 PM
Thanks for the comments, guys. :)

More standalone pictures:

[align=center]GOF Top Trumps - Chomper Motive

(http://orig10.deviantart.net/90c0/f/2016/122/7/2/gof_top_trumps___chomper_motive_by_rockingscorpion-d9yaqjg.png)
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[align=center]GOF Top Trumps - Original Sharptooth Motive

(http://orig05.deviantart.net/39ee/f/2016/122/3/a/gof_top_trumps___original_sharptooth_motive_by_rockingscorpion-da0dlm4.png)
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[align=center]GOF Top Trumps - Littlefoot's Mother Motive

(http://orig00.deviantart.net/e8ef/f/2016/122/7/2/gof_top_trumps___littlefoot_s_mother_motive_by_rockingscorpion-da0pjre.png)
Source (http://fav.me/da0pjre)
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Complete cards can be found in the project section as usual. :)

And that's all for now, so..until next time.
RS
Title: First Pokemon, then Ponies, now Dinosaurs
Post by: Sneak on May 01, 2016, 05:40:14 PM
Oh thank you!

Sharpy tooth! :3
Littlefoot's mother! :D (my second and third fav characters after Littlefoot)

and cute Chomper!

THEY'RE WONDERFUL!!!
Title: First Pokemon, then Ponies, now Dinosaurs
Post by: RockingScorpion on June 04, 2016, 12:46:22 AM
Glad you like them, Snik. :D

Next one:

[align=center]GOF Top Trumps - Ali Motive


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The finished card will come later today for a change. I don't know the exact time but it'll happen. The values are figured out already as well, so it won't take a lot of time.

Hope you guys will like this one and until next time. :)littlefoot

RS
Title: First Pokemon, then Ponies, now Dinosaurs
Post by: RockingScorpion on January 14, 2017, 07:57:29 PM
Time to bring this topic back after quite some time. :D

SDP Sketch

(http://orig02.deviantart.net/28d2/f/2017/014/7/d/sunset_over_the_mysterious_beyond_by_rockingscorpion-davdnji.jpg)
A wile ago I did a (not so) quick sketch of a scene from Ducky123's fanfiction Shorty's Dark Past (http://www.gangoffive.net/index.php?topic=12779.0) (definitely recommend that story) and I felt like going all the way on it with color. It's still a little rough here and there because I didn't copy the sketch on another paper though, as I usually do.

The process of making it a digital picture and also coloring was streamed on twitch. More art streams (including LBT but not only) will probably happen somewhat regularly from now on. If you're interested, you can follow this account and turn on mail notifications, so you'll know when I'm live. https://www.twitch.tv/derpyrocks91 (https://www.twitch.tv/derpyrocks91)
It's up to you of course. :)

Hope you like this picture and until next time. :)
RS

Source (http://fav.me/davdnji)
Title: First Pokemon, then Ponies, now Dinosaurs
Post by: ADFan185 on January 14, 2017, 08:03:32 PM
The picture is amazing and very well done. The colors you picked are awesome and good. You did a very awesome job drawing it.
Title: First Pokemon, then Ponies, now Dinosaurs
Post by: DarkWolf91 on January 14, 2017, 08:41:00 PM
This looks great! I think the roughness of it actually adds to the texture of the barren landscape, it works out really well. Great rendition of the scene, too, I recognized it as soon as I saw it :lol
Title: First Pokemon, then Ponies, now Dinosaurs
Post by: Ducky123 on January 15, 2017, 07:33:00 AM
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Great rendition of the scene, too, I recognized it as soon as I saw it dino_laugh.gif
By which you mean you recognised the scene from SDP?  :lol

Well, I saw this being coloured here live and I must say the process is much trickier than I imagined :lol I really hope we are going to see more of your LBT art soon since you're one of the best, don't try to deny that (though next time you don't start a stream about a scene from my fanfic without me lol  ^^spike and I'll try to give you more scenes from SDP to draw ) :p
Title: First Pokemon, then Ponies, now Dinosaurs
Post by: ADFan185 on January 15, 2017, 09:12:46 AM
Can't wait to see the next new picture
Title: First Pokemon, then Ponies, now Dinosaurs
Post by: Sneak on January 15, 2017, 11:11:17 AM
It's so nice! ^^

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btw, are you going to continue GOF Top Trumps ?
Title: First Pokemon, then Ponies, now Dinosaurs
Post by: DarkWolf91 on January 15, 2017, 10:14:11 PM
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By which you mean you recognised the scene from SDP?  :lol

Haha, yes, naturally :lol
Title: First Pokemon, then Ponies, now Dinosaurs
Post by: Sovereign on January 17, 2017, 04:18:20 PM
This is a nice picture, presenting the scene in a realistic, believable way. The colors suit the desolate  landscape but I feel the lighting could have done even more to highlight the coming sunset. Littlefoot and Ali's poses are natural and deliver the feeling of the scene. Overall, I find good drawings based on the fanfics such as this  always enjoyable as I find it a great way to mix writing and drawing. Anyway, I'm happy to see more pictures from you!
Title: First Pokemon, then Ponies, now Dinosaurs
Post by: The Wasp on January 19, 2017, 03:16:52 AM
Really love the art here guys.

That picture is especially good. Great job! Coloring is nice and the landscape is quite realistic.
Title: First Pokemon, then Ponies, now Dinosaurs
Post by: Ducky123 on January 19, 2017, 04:23:58 AM
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Really love the art here guys.
Yeah, we have a few quite talented artists around here, and RockingScorpion is one of the best around here :)
Title: First Pokemon, then Ponies, now Dinosaurs
Post by: ADFan185 on January 19, 2017, 05:15:16 AM
Yes he's very good at what he does I like his drawings a lot.
Title: First Pokemon, then Ponies, now Dinosaurs
Post by: Dalekdino on January 21, 2017, 05:51:47 PM
Always nice to see a littlefoot and Ali art :)
Title: First Pokemon, then Ponies, now Dinosaurs
Post by: ADFan185 on January 21, 2017, 08:44:27 PM
Yeah it is looking forward to seeing more
Title: First Pokemon, then Ponies, now Dinosaurs
Post by: RockingScorpion on January 31, 2017, 08:40:36 PM
Woah that was quite the amount of replies there, guys. Thanks so much. :D
I might have said this before but I'll say it again: this is probably the smallest forum where I post my stuff, yet it's the one where I get the most feedback/replies. Just let that sink in, you guys are awesome. :)littlefoot

This time it's going to be all digital (even though the sketches were done on paper before^^)

GOF Top Trumps - Mo Motive

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GOF Top Trumps - Ozzy Motive

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GOF Top Trumps - Strut Motive

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The making of for all of those was streamed on my twitch channel:https://www.twitch.tv/derpyrocks91 (https://www.twitch.tv/derpyrocks91) (recordings still there for those who want to take a look).

See you next time. :)
Title: First Pokemon, then Ponies, now Dinosaurs
Post by: ADFan185 on January 31, 2017, 09:22:02 PM
Mo Looks very well done the design is amazing great job
Title: First Pokemon, then Ponies, now Dinosaurs
Post by: vonboy on January 31, 2017, 09:52:34 PM
was fun watching most of you doing the strut one on stream.

the final of it looks great, too. :DD
Title: First Pokemon, then Ponies, now Dinosaurs
Post by: Sneak on February 01, 2017, 04:52:20 AM
Finally! New trumps!!! My wish lives!

They all are awesome!

Who will be next?
Title: First Pokemon, then Ponies, now Dinosaurs
Post by: Ducky123 on February 01, 2017, 09:02:21 PM
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Who will be next?

Shorty ;)


Well, all good stuff there, man ;) I've already told you this but Mo looks almost too happy here, it's almost creepy  :lol Missed that stream ugh...

I didn't really make it to the Ozzy and Strut streams either this time but I must say the result is egg-cellent (duh, had to :p). The lighting works really, really well imo :)