Taelan's Workshop

[Megatron0]

that is stunning. really really good pic

[Emberbreeze]

That is fantastic! My fav bit is the fubarni reaching to the top shelf

[Carcharoth]

It's little details like that that make it look like a functional market. I like the little critter next to the baruk's foot. And the fabric trader's funky hat.

[Lost Egg]

Ahh tis showing up now. I like the little details you have work in; the little creature and the hats on the traders. Can't wait to see it coloured!

HN

[Taelan]

Hi all

Thanks for the feedback, glad you enjoyed it. Unfortunately will be awhile before I can do a similarly sized piece, I was lucky enough to have several undisturbed hours yesterday. Most of that encouraged the details folks are picking up on. There's even a small lizard snoozing on the far most shade cloth pole (right side), legs dangling over the sides.

I'll continue character studies, getting my Twilight eye in on the art style more.

Colouring of this piece? Hmmm, never thought to do it in colour, but sure Probably January, in the new year

Best actually finish my Trader and Engineer too! 

[Megatron0]

y'know its funny...if you do colour it then it will be the first colour twilight pic i have ever seen (i think) i don't think i would be able to adjust! monochrome is all i know!   

[Brandlin]

Don't colour it. I much prefer shaded pencil art to block colour for this fantasy kind of subject.

[Ben Brownlie]

y'know its funny...if you do colour it then it will be the first colour twilight pic i have ever seen (i think) i don't think i would be able to adjust! monochrome is all i know!   

You've seen pics of painted figs and scenery. I'm sure you'll cope

@Taelan - Having said that it is nice as it is so make sure you keep a copy of it in monochrome before you get all arty with the colours

[Taelan]

Hi All,

Firstly, happy new year gang. This wandering Engineer has found his way back home from Thailand. Quite a trip, avoiding where I could all the tourist molested spots for some rustic 'rural' island living. The less modernity the better I say!

During my travels I came across a few things fellow Twilighters might enjoy, trees and boat building!

These were within the grounds of the Kings Palace and Armoury, quite similar to Anyaral flora concept sketches :



Longtail boat design on Koh Muk (Andaman Sea); I spent a couple of hours watching them work and even helped moving sections with the builders. Sweaty fun in the sun, the lead carpenter finally agreed to a photo of this initial build. Once the charms are wrapped about the prow, photos before launch are a no no. Left is a sea going prow, the right are Lake water, more blunt prow designs.



I'm working on a trip journal write up, I'll post that and images elsewhere if anyone is interested in Thailand. I prefer scenery and location photos over classic "Me in front of.." imagery, so never fear

- T.

[Lost Egg]

Nice photos Taelan. Those tree must be a pain to keep trimmed. Am liking the boat pics

HN

[Megatron0]

Great to see you back!

[Carcharoth]

Welcome back! Photos look cool. Liking the crazy trees 

[Taelan]

Well settled back into the cycle of work and play 7 day week.

First up, fulfilling a promise to Michael that I would begin work on a colour chart for each Fubarnii race in Anyaral.

Colours of Anyaral - The Dhogu. (Click to see larger version)



I took natural tones of leather and hide, grimy wool and a splash of green to accent the head. The mask uses a wicker cane finish, mostly to avoid darkening the face. Overall I've gone for earthy with guidance from Michael's Dhogu collection.

This is an initial layout, I am looking for suggestions on the swatches and in general; a community consensus on what colours best suit the Fubarnii race shown.

Thanks!
Taelan.

[Lost Egg]

Wow dude, that looks awesome! I'm loving the textures and colours of the Dhogu. I'm looking forward to seeing the others.

HN

[Carcharoth]

That looks great