Otisbum's Beginner Gallery

[Otisbum]

Just a new overhaul. Been trying out a new style with band stocks.

Armor For Sleep
Before:
http://www.aceshowbiz.com/images/news/00012718.jpg
After:
http://img161.imageshack.us/img161/9075/armorfinsu3.png

Thrice
Before:
http://www.skratchmagazine.com/bandimages/int-0512-thrice.jpg
After:
http://img258.imageshack.us/img258/9480/thricefinfc2.png

I think I like the Armor For Sleep one more overall, but I like how the Thrice one looks in comparison to the stock use.

Constructive criticism? Link to tutorials that are the bomb? Etc? Question mark? Excessive post?

[drno]

:woop:

So here's what I just finished, pretty much my first non-Paint sig. I did the renders myself, and I think they look pretty good.

I really think I could improve background and border-wise, so it'd be great to get some constructive criticism, tips, and other advise.
If anyone has pointers for using Gimp, I'm more than happy to learn.

Enough talking:
http://img201.imageshack.us/img201/605/pussinboots1pd9.png
The cropping seems a little off...

[custom]

A little jagged

[narcolepticshee]

check out the tutorials under 'Design resources' i think it is on the main page of the media forum.

What program are you using?

Peace

[J O 12 D]

I think your canvas size seems a little square..

[Otisbum]

check out the tutorials under 'Design resources' i think it is on the main page of the media forum.

What program are you using?

Peace Gimp. And I have looked at a few of the tutorials in the thread, one was what I used to learn how to render the Puss In Boots pictures. Very helpful.

@drno: What about it specifically?

@custom: The render? I didn't feather it at all, and the background probably doesn't help it look better either.

@Shadow: Yeah, I wasn't concerned with the shape since I was just getting a feel for the program. I thought it looked a bit weird also.

Thanks for the responses.

[KTC]

For high quality pictures, you should really try photoshop

GIMP is good, but there isn't enough resources for it on the net

[Otisbum]

For high quality pictures, you should really try photoshop

GIMP is good, but there isn't enough resources for it on the net True, but I don't have the money to spend on Photoshop, and even if I did, I'd much rather build up some skills on other programs before I pay for something.

That way I don't buy it and end up not using it.

Any suggestions for what I've got at the moment?

[drno]

Gimp. And I have looked at a few of the tutorials in the thread, one was what I used to learn how to render the Puss In Boots pictures. Very helpful.

@drno: What about it specifically?

@custom: The render? I didn't feather it at all, and the background probably doesn't help it look better either.

@Shadow: Yeah, I wasn't concerned with the shape since I was just getting a feel for the program. I thought it looked a bit weird also.

Thanks for the responses.
Well when I look at it I see this
http://i239.photobucket.com/albums/ff46/drhalobucket2/Picture2.png
Is the white stuff around the renders supposed to be there. Seems like a crap crop job or something to me if they are supposed to be.

[Otisbum]

Been working on a Calvin and Hobbes gamercard for the past two days, and I like the results.

I just noticed a small messup on my part, but it's really nothing. :p

Opinions?

[King James 23]

Is it the one in your sig? If it is, it looks good and is a great gamercard.

[Otisbum]

Too bad it's down right now. :(

Thanks, I like your stuff too.

[Tussell]

The second sig is definitely better. It shows a lot of improvement and isn't so 'contained'.

The only problem with it is the font edges. They're a bit messy.

[Otisbum]

Some new stuff:

http://img156.imageshack.us/img156/8043/uraharafinfh4.png

http://img503.imageshack.us/img503/7623/wave2ny0.gif

http://img389.imageshack.us/img389/915/pinkrangerfn1.png And another brand new one:

http://img241.imageshack.us/img241/7307/timelt6.png