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A "Masked Guardian of The Woods" for an art test! What was meant to be a quick sketch became a bit of a less-than-quick-still-a-sketch.Kind of pleased with how he came out- particularly his green light, which I don't often use.
I work professionally as a freelance character designer at the moment, and since nobody is paying me to do watercolors, sometimes those have to take a back seat while I pull the old Photoshop back out
Not breaking crazy-new design-ground, I do tend to rely more on old favorite tropes when working quick (like an enduring obsession with Barn-Owl based masks, tattoos-are-fun-let's-do-that, and the classic throw-some-round-things-in-there!) But I am kind of proud of antler-beard. That's new for me
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Comments: 161
Jonmkl [2014-01-08 23:54:45 +0000 UTC]
DIG the shapes present here, and yes, owl masks are infinitely awesome and shall always be!
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breweryskinh [2013-11-21 03:34:53 +0000 UTC]
Cool. Looks like the labyrinth of pan dude...
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nicholaskole In reply to Mafutofu [2013-05-24 12:50:49 +0000 UTC]
haha- I'll...see what I can do?
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Mafutofu In reply to nicholaskole [2013-05-24 14:52:15 +0000 UTC]
but dont make it so expensive pls!
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nicholaskole In reply to Mafutofu [2013-05-24 21:53:49 +0000 UTC]
HA. cheap forest spirit guardian pet? NEVER
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Mafutofu In reply to nicholaskole [2013-05-25 18:52:47 +0000 UTC]
nooooooooooo!
i hate your greed, you wont get my money! iยดll steal that guardian!
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StruggBuggStudios [2013-04-23 20:46:29 +0000 UTC]
Dynamite work, buddy.
From your sketchwork, to your lines and especially your coloring style.
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nicholaskole In reply to StruggBuggStudios [2013-04-30 15:29:22 +0000 UTC]
Thanks for saying so! I'm glad people dig seeing the progress shots
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StruggBuggStudios In reply to nicholaskole [2013-04-30 18:59:53 +0000 UTC]
It's the good stuff in my opinion.
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ElOblazewicz [2013-04-07 23:23:39 +0000 UTC]
I absolutely love your style man. From the wonderful colors to dynamic experiments with proportions and anatomy. Makes me so sad that tha KoA mmo got axed, your works for that project are amazing!
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nicholaskole In reply to ElOblazewicz [2013-04-08 17:53:32 +0000 UTC]
Thanks so much, man- I'm glad to have this kind of great support and interest around here. Copernicus may be dead and gone, but there's hope yet! Many more things to do- and this piece in particular is the art test for the new job I've just started. So stay tuned
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nicholaskole In reply to J0N-Lankry [2013-03-11 22:30:44 +0000 UTC]
thanks so much, fella! Glad you like it!
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Vromius [2013-03-07 11:48:39 +0000 UTC]
Brilliant designs as ever. Always a treat to open my watch updates and see one of yours on it. :woot:
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nicholaskole In reply to Vromius [2013-03-11 18:56:21 +0000 UTC]
Thank you that makes me happy to hear!
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nicholaskole In reply to thebigjb [2013-03-11 18:56:29 +0000 UTC]
Ach- thank you as usual
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SapphireGamgee [2013-03-04 06:55:46 +0000 UTC]
He looks like one of those guys who look really bulky but have inexplicably elegant movements.
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SapphireGamgee In reply to nicholaskole [2013-03-12 04:00:42 +0000 UTC]
(I have a confession.....after I said that, I had this vision of him in a tutu, pirouetting all over the place like a fairy princess.... I'M mostly SORRY!! )
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nicholaskole In reply to SapphireGamgee [2013-03-12 04:16:25 +0000 UTC]
lol. Apologize to no man. Believe in your dreams.
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SapphireGamgee In reply to nicholaskole [2013-03-12 04:19:50 +0000 UTC]
*sparkles* My beautiful, beautiful dreams of giant earth-gods ballet-ing all over the place!
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Beezul [2013-03-04 03:32:45 +0000 UTC]
this doesnt look like a carbine art test
diggen it!
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nicholaskole In reply to Beezul [2013-03-11 18:58:08 +0000 UTC]
Ach- 'tis not, alas. Are you a Carbiner? I love what I've seen of Wildstar! You guys have a rad product- but I guess I'm not too keen on moving out west just now :/
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Beezul In reply to nicholaskole [2013-03-11 20:07:03 +0000 UTC]
that i am. glad you are digging the style so far ^__^
i dont blame ya... its hot out here...
but seriously... if you ever DO want to move west hit us up. you are the dude
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nicholaskole In reply to Beezul [2013-03-12 04:17:47 +0000 UTC]
^_^ There is but one dude. And he abides.
But I am glad to have at least one fan over there! If freelance starts to look interesting to Carbinites, or if I suddenly get the mad urge to live closer to much better tacos I just might head on over You guys do kinda rule
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pure-feather [2013-03-03 05:07:55 +0000 UTC]
Something about it gives of a Legend of Zelda feel! As always, still loving your artwork and concepts!
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nicholaskole In reply to pure-feather [2013-03-11 18:58:38 +0000 UTC]
Thanks! That's an awesome compliment- I was thinking in that kind of zone when I was designing him!
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pure-feather In reply to nicholaskole [2013-03-21 01:07:45 +0000 UTC]
haha thats awsome! The creatures in that game are pretty cool as well as inspiring
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nicholaskole In reply to Emerson-Fialho [2013-03-11 18:58:44 +0000 UTC]
As always, thank you
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Emerson-Fialho In reply to nicholaskole [2013-03-11 18:59:13 +0000 UTC]
You're welcome!
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macnaruto [2013-03-01 04:24:41 +0000 UTC]
I like how you show the black and white layout, and then next to it the color. It is a good way to show off your work. Looks great!!!
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nicholaskole In reply to macnaruto [2013-03-01 17:43:29 +0000 UTC]
Thanks! they wanted me to show process, and I know people in general like to see the work that goes into a piece- makes them feel more like they're getting their money's worth
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HannaKN [2013-02-28 14:46:25 +0000 UTC]
I like the antler-beard too! And that grassy fur on his shoulders
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nicholaskole In reply to HannaKN [2013-03-11 18:59:36 +0000 UTC]
hehe- thanks! I was trying to avoid antlers so much, but then I flipped them upside down and it felt about right
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