Diego Varen Posted February 3, 2007 Share Posted February 3, 2007 *continues on the drum roll and we're still waiting* I wonder how Emalin has done with her little compo. Anyway Jason, how did you work it out, or did I tell you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emalin Posted February 3, 2007 Author Share Posted February 3, 2007 Okay, I'm back! I ended up going to my best friend's house after the competition yesterday, and I only JUST got home. Sorry I misled you, Anakin, though I didn't mean to. Well, I'm still in a daze after the competition. My memory of the awards ceremony seems unreal because of how giddy I was. But, hey, guess what? BOTH OF MY PIECES GOT FIRST PLACE!!!!!! :D My poem for the contest won, too. That shocked me, to say the least! Also, my best friend won first place in three categories -- mixed media (art), music theory (academic), and essay writing (academic) -- which I think says a lot about her talents. So we each brought three blue ribbons home...as well as a trophy for our school, with the help of another student. Second place Art Cup! w00t! Thanks, everyone, for your wonderful support. Up next is the nationals in April, which is going to be HUGE. Christian schools from all over the USA, or at least the Southeast, will be competing. Wow! *squeak* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason Skywalker Posted February 3, 2007 Share Posted February 3, 2007 Good job Emalin! You truly deserved those prizes! Good luck to the Nationals. PS: Is there a World-wide? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anakin Skywalker Posted February 3, 2007 Share Posted February 3, 2007 CONGRATS! You deserved them.... it's ok... I understand considerably. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diego Varen Posted February 3, 2007 Share Posted February 3, 2007 Well done Emalin. You and you're friend, even though I haven't seen their art, deserve first place. Are any of these pieces that won first place in this Thread or will you post them soon? I'm really looking foward to more art from you Emalin. It's been a while. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CSI Posted February 3, 2007 Share Posted February 3, 2007 Well done Emalin. Good job. And welcome back! Same as Topsite, will you post your award-winning pictures here? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emalin Posted February 4, 2007 Author Share Posted February 4, 2007 Thanks, guys! :D Actually, the pieces I entered are already posted: the charcoal celebrity and the pastel flower. Thing is, from what I've been told, I can only choose one to go on to nationals. I plan to ask my art teacher which one she thinks should go. (Your input would be appreciated, too!) As far as posting goes, I hope this thread won't remain dormant for long. I still have some pictures I want to photograph and post. However, I can't do the photographing by myself -- not yet, at least -- and life has been a tornado of activity lately. (*sigh* Digital art is becoming more and more attractive!) @ Jason: Umm...I dunno if there's a worldwide competition. I doubt it, since this a competition among Christian schools. But, if there was a worldwide competition, I know I'd be creamed! LOL @ Pottsie...er, I mean, Topsite: Just curious, but why'd you change your username? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Torthane Posted February 4, 2007 Share Posted February 4, 2007 I am very happy for you Emalin! I never had any doubt that you would do well, and I think it is wonderful that you did so well! Once again I am truly honored that you would choose to share your work with us. Thank you, and Godspeed at nationals! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diego Varen Posted February 4, 2007 Share Posted February 4, 2007 @ Pottsie...er, I mean, Topsite: Just curious, but why'd you change your username? I'd be happy to answer that question Emalin. Well I've had Pottsie as my Username here for a year and I was becoming bored of it. I thought of Topsite, being an anagram of Pottsie and requested a name change and here I am now. Anyway, I'm looking foward to your next piece of art work. Edit: My personal opinion for what you should use next is the Pastel Flower. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason Skywalker Posted February 4, 2007 Share Posted February 4, 2007 I agree, go with the pastel flower! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quanon Posted February 4, 2007 Share Posted February 4, 2007 Woooottt , nicely done Emmy !!! Great , just awesome ! Good luck at the bigger contest . can't wait untill you post some new pieces for us to see . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darth333 Posted February 4, 2007 Share Posted February 4, 2007 Congrats! You really deserve it As for what to submit to the other competition, well your art teacher is certainly the best placed person to answer this. He/she is the expert and may also have a good insight as to what the judges will be looking at. I'm no art expert. I just know a tiny bit because my mom was a painter. My personal favorite is the pastel flower. I just love everything in this work The portrait is also terrific (although there is something a little odd with the eyes but it's very minor) and shows the finesse of your drawing (in French I'd say "the finesse of your trait de crayon" but I am not sure how to translate this expression in English) and your ability to make shadings (and the hair is incredible). Best of luck in the next contest! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emalin Posted March 5, 2007 Author Share Posted March 5, 2007 Time for an update! First, thank you guys again for the comments. Your encouragement helps a lot. I've talked to my teacher about which piece to send to the national competition. Her consensus (as well as that of my fellow students) is that I should send "Charcoal Man" (the name I've given him in his anonymity ). It's rather funny, since everyone online voted for the pastel flower! I guess it looks better photographed. Everyone who has actually seen the pieces has favored Charcoal Man! So, I think it's Charcoal Man who will be going to the nationals. Just a little over a month from now! When the time comes, I'll keep y'all updated. As for the current state of play, school (and life in general) has been a whirlwind lately. So much so that my art is restricted to the biweekly, 2-hour lessons! I'm not getting much done. I do have a few pieces that can be photographed and posted. I finished a watercolor portrait a couple of weeks ago; I still have those old collages my friend laid out for me; AND I remembered an abstract portrait that's been collecting dust for two years. I hope to ask my dad to teach me how to photograph them. That way, I can do so whenever I have a free afternoon. SIDENOTE -- Ever wonder what it would've been like if Padme had been a Jedi? When I found this wallpaper by Rabittooth, I was inspired to make a custom avatar from it. I tried out some fancier effects this time, and boy was it a blast! Here it is...along with its darker version. *shiver* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diego Varen Posted March 5, 2007 Share Posted March 5, 2007 Looks good Emalin. Your current Avatar suits you much more than your previous Avatar. I hope for more art soon, but take your time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anakin Skywalker Posted March 6, 2007 Share Posted March 6, 2007 I eh... I think the Dark one suits you more... ^_^ but this is coming from an Ex-Sith Lord... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emalin Posted March 6, 2007 Author Share Posted March 6, 2007 The dark one, eh? You surprise me! *pause* Actually...no you don't. I really don't care which one I use. What would be cool is if I could give Padme purplish veins, like Dark-sided characters in KOTOR. The trick would be making them look realistic. Ooh! *squeal* Now I have a project! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CSI Posted March 6, 2007 Share Posted March 6, 2007 Keep up good work! Keep them coming! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quanon Posted March 6, 2007 Share Posted March 6, 2007 Yeah , the dark one rocks !!! Great effects and hope you can post some more of your great art , especialy that waterpainting got my attention . Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Titanius Anglesmith Posted March 6, 2007 Share Posted March 6, 2007 How have I missed this thread?? This is incredible! I love it all, especially the portraits. It all looks so real. I've really enjoyed all your drawings hope to see more. You really did deserve to win that competition. Excellent! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emalin Posted February 1, 2008 Author Share Posted February 1, 2008 OMGNOWAYAREYOUKIDDINGME!!!!!!! I actually have new stuff to post! And for once, it's STAR WARS stuff!!! :D This 'un is a sketch of Anakin Skywalker that I made while the DVD of Star Wars III was paused on this scene. The sketch was done in pencil, then fooled around with using Corel Photo-Paint. I wonder though, do I have to post all Star Wars art in a separate thread? Seeing as I have only four SW pieces, 'twould seem superfluous. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Catto Posted February 1, 2008 Share Posted February 1, 2008 I doubt if you would have to create a seperate thread. This one is titled your various artwork anyway, and not just "non-Star Wars" stuff thread and .... stuff. Anyhooo .... Nice drawing. What scene was it? I just can't picture the emotion in his face that would be able to tell me. It seems to me that he's hurt, sad and angry all at the same time, which is great, don't get me wrong. Nice detailing. Use of shadows around his eyes provide the illusion of anger and sadness, I think. Overall it's a very good picture. Perspective is good and the symmetry is also good so nothing that harms the picture was done as far as I can see. AWESOME WORK!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darth Kalverys Posted February 1, 2008 Share Posted February 1, 2008 I think it's where he's in the Council Chambers right before he goes to the Darkside. Nice Job Emalin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emalin Posted February 2, 2008 Author Share Posted February 2, 2008 Thanks, fellas. I appreciate your in-depth critique, Mr_BFA. You seem to know your stuff. If you ever see anything in my artwork that could be improved upon, PLEASE let me know. I'm still young and still learning! All right, another SW piece. This one is my personal favorite: a slightly cartoony sketch of Padme from Episode III. Believe it or not, the actual sketch is fairly small, but my digital camera sized it up quite nicely. Again, I also messed around with it in Corel Photo-Paint. (Artsy computer programs are WAY too much fun!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darth Kalverys Posted February 2, 2008 Share Posted February 2, 2008 This one turned out quite nicely... it looks like water fell on her nose though, but that may just be my computer distorting pictures (like it always does) and her eyes are a little black, but again, that may just be my computer. Nice Job overall... her emotion really jumps out of this picture. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rev7 Posted February 2, 2008 Share Posted February 2, 2008 You truly have a talent Emalin! Great job on all of your artworks! Keep up all the great work! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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