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Art Archive "You were the chosen one!!!!" - Artwork Update 17-10-2006

Discussion in 'Fan Art' started by Jonathan_McEnroe, Aug 30, 2006.

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  1. Jonathan_McEnroe Jedi Knight

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    Sep 20, 2004
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    Hello everyone, I thought I would update this thread with new art work that is on it's way, firstly starting with my new painting of Darth Sidious, created in Photoshop.

    Newly added - Obi-Wan Kenobi

    I'd like to thank each and every one of those who have commented on my work in the past, I truely appreciate it.


    BURNING ANAKIN
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    [image=http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v393/jonathanmc/burnanakinburn1.jpg]


    ANAKIN SKYWALKER
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    [image=http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v393/jonathanmc/anakincopy.jpg]


    OBI-WAN KENOBI
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    [image=http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v393/jonathanmc/obiwan2.jpg]


    DARTH SIDIOUS
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    [image=http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v393/jonathanmc/Sidiouscopy.jpg]


    Thanks again!

    Jonathan :)
    Jonathan_McEnroe, Aug 30, 2006 at 2:01 PM
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  2. academygrad88 Jedi Grand Master

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    Apr 6, 2004
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    It wont load for me. Can anybody else see it?

    AG88
    academygrad88, Aug 30, 2006 at 2:07 PM
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  3. Jonathan_McEnroe Jedi Knight

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    Hope that works for you now :)

    Jonny
    Jonathan_McEnroe, Aug 30, 2006 at 2:13 PM
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  4. FalconFan Jedi Master

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    Jul 25, 2004
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    Holy Moly!! What a gorgeous painting, J_E!! =D= I'm particularly loving the light--the way it's highlighting the robes and hands and his gnarly face--just beautifully done! It's going to be great to see this one finished--can't wait!

    FF
    FalconFan, Aug 30, 2006 at 5:57 PM
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  5. Jonathan_McEnroe Jedi Knight

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    Hey falcon,

    thanks bud, really appreciate it. It is finished though, it's a loose painting, going to be going through manay characters over the next few months :)

    Cheers again,

    Jonny :D
    Jonathan_McEnroe, Sep 1, 2006 at 2:47 AM
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  6. academygrad88 Jedi Grand Master

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    Apr 6, 2004
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    Ah yes, now I can see it. I just gave feedback on this drawing at the Deviant Art site. Very nice.

    AG88
    academygrad88, Sep 2, 2006 at 11:59 AM
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  7. Jonathan_McEnroe Jedi Knight

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    Cheers AG,

    really appreciate it :)

    Jonny
    Jonathan_McEnroe, Sep 4, 2006 at 2:25 PM
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  8. Jonathan_McEnroe Jedi Knight

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    Hey everyone!

    Just to let you know I've now added a new painting of Obi-Wan Kenobi for all to see. I look forward to adding more soon :)

    Cheers :D

    Jonny
    Jonathan_McEnroe, Sep 7, 2006 at 6:29 PM
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  9. HanSolo29 Manager Emeritus + Official Star Wars Artist

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    Apr 13, 2001
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    Whoa, those are awesome! The details in both completely blew me away! Very nice job! =D=

    Your style of coloring in PS is exactly what I'm interested in learning. Do you have any tips to get someone learning on the right path?
    HanSolo29, Sep 7, 2006 at 6:55 PM
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  10. Jonathan_McEnroe Jedi Knight

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    Sep 20, 2004
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    Hey Solo!

    Thanks man, I really appreciate it. I'd be more than happy to help you out. I've attached an image of the Obi progress that I saved during it's process.

    [image=http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v393/jonathanmc/obiwanprogress.jpg]

    To begin with I always start out blobby, getting all the colours and lighting in first to block everything out. From there I begin to refine areas, shift things round if out of line and fix up the colouring and lighting. As everything becomes more refined I begin to add sharper shading but leave it with a sketchy look, and I build on that as I go to build up the textures.

    If I can help out anymore give me a shout bud, and anyone else too :D

    Cheers again!!

    Jonny :)
    Jonathan_McEnroe, Sep 7, 2006 at 7:19 PM
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  11. Nidrail Moderator Emeritus

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    Dude what AWESOME paintings!! Talk about Looking like Obi Wan!!! That's incredible!!! =D= And palpatine is excellent as well!
    Nidrail, Sep 7, 2006 at 7:54 PM
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  12. Siths_Herald Minnesota CR, MNFF Co-Leader

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    Both of these are excellent. I really like your style.
    Siths_Herald, Sep 8, 2006 at 5:30 AM
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  13. HanSolo29 Manager Emeritus + Official Star Wars Artist

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    Thanks so much for that tutorial! [:D]

    I looked it over last night before heading to bed and I need to try it out sometime. Just a question on layers - did you lay out each color/detail on a new layer or how did you work that out?
    HanSolo29, Sep 8, 2006 at 2:41 PM
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  14. FalconFan Jedi Master

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    **stares in shock at Obi Wan**

    :eek:
    =D==D=
    =D==D=

    WOW!!! That's just gorgeous, Jonathan!! =D= His eyes just grabbed me and wouldn't let go for a long time--they're amazing...so lifelike! The skintones, the hair...the beard is just beautiful!!

    Just wow--I don't know what else to say! Awesome, awesome painting!!

    FF
    FalconFan, Sep 8, 2006 at 6:03 PM
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  15. NLSkywalker Jedi Youngling

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    Jun 8, 2005
    =D= =D= =D= That's really AMAZING!
    NLSkywalker, Sep 9, 2006 at 10:46 PM
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  16. academygrad88 Jedi Grand Master

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    I love young Obi-Wan. I also like the tutorial on how you did it. I always enjoy seeing how things are done. Wonderful job!!

    AG88
    academygrad88, Sep 10, 2006 at 1:39 PM
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  17. Jonathan_McEnroe Jedi Knight

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    :eek:

    Just back from my trip home to Glasgow and wow! Thank you so much you guys, I really appreciate your kind words! Thank you! I hope to have more for you very soon! :D

    Jonathan :)
    Jonathan_McEnroe, Sep 10, 2006 at 2:17 PM
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  18. Jonathan_McEnroe Jedi Knight

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    Hey peeps!

    Updated the gallery with a new painting I did tonight :)

    I have to say once again I appreciate the kind comments in this thread, without them I wouldn't continue working on the paintings :)

    Cheers again! :D

    Jonny
    Jonathan_McEnroe, Oct 16, 2006 at 3:37 PM
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  19. academygrad88 Jedi Grand Master

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    Another wonderful painting. I love the colors and intensity of his expression. Great job!

    AG88
    academygrad88, Oct 16, 2006 at 6:27 PM
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  20. Jonathan_McEnroe Jedi Knight

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    Heya!

    Cheers Academygrad88! really appreciate it :D

    I have added a quick speed painting I did of Anakin Burning last night for all to see :)

    Thanks again!!

    Jonny :D
    Jonathan_McEnroe, Oct 17, 2006 at 2:58 AM
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  21. academygrad88 Jedi Grand Master

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    Burning Anakin is a great represenation of that haunting and disturbing scene in ROTS.

    AG88
    academygrad88, Oct 17, 2006 at 8:09 AM
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  22. FalconFan Jedi Master

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    Jul 25, 2004
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    Oh my...

    These latest paintings are unbelievable, Jonathan! =D==D=

    I totally agree with grad here: the intensity of emotion is absolutely raw: Anakin's uncontrolled fury is right there for us to see...it's chilling, and really takes me back into the duel and its gruesome end... **shudders**

    Beautiful capture of likeness in each one, and I can't get over the light in them both--stunning! I feel the heat and fire of Mustafaar in both!

    Amazing work! =D==D=

    FF
    FalconFan, Oct 17, 2006 at 10:09 AM
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  23. Nidrail Moderator Emeritus

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    Very beautiful paintings. your work is really awesome--great anakins, really really realllyyyy incredible. painting faces is my weak spot :)
    Nidrail, Oct 18, 2006 at 12:17 AM
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