Conlans Art Thread

Conlan · Jul 29, 2006

Hey all, been lurking these forums for a few years now, and I finally decided to start posting some of my artwork to show everyone. A few months ago I started doing some concept artwork for my homebrew campaign world that I have been working on for some years. Here are two of my pieces that I have drawn so far.

The first is inspired by 11th and 12th century knights, sort of the "kingdom of heaven" look for my knights. I chose this because I wanted my home-brew to be a little more gritty, so I decided to ditch platemail and, like 11th and 12th century Europe make chainmail the best available.

This particular knight is part of a military order somewhat similar to the Templars and Hospitallers.

The second one is inspired by "Braveheart-esque" Irish and Scottish clansmen for, as you can guess an area of my setting that has a celtic flavor to it.

Jdvn1 · Jul 30, 2006

That's really cool, Conlan! Do you have any more?

Varianor Abroad · Jul 30, 2006

Jdvn1 said:
That's really cool, Conlan! Do you have any more?

I second that! Nice use of earth tones and realism.

Conlan · Jul 30, 2006

Thanks for the compliments guys, I've never really shared my artwork before because I was afraid of critisism I guess. I have one or two more right now, A viking and a Monk. The monk I did last year and never finished, the viking I did yesterday and am actually really not happy with. I'll try and finish them both up and post them here soon. I also have a couple of star wars drawings i have done.

I will try and take requests if people like my style, I am trying to strenghten my ability and build my portfolio right now.

mac1504 · Aug 2, 2006

Definitely like the realism that you bring across in your drawings. Although I think the weapons should stand out a bit more, the grey seems to blend in with the character's dress a bit too much. Maybe that's just me, though!

Would you take any requests for items (rings, swords, shields)?

Jdvn1 · Aug 2, 2006

Conlan said:
Thanks for the compliments guys, I've never really shared my artwork before because I was afraid of critisism I guess.

Does that mean you don't want criticism?

Jürgen Hubert · Aug 3, 2006

They look good, though they seem to be a bit grainy at times - especially the first one. Some minor corrections with the smooth or smudge tools would to wonders.

What kind of graphics program are you using?

Conlan · Aug 3, 2006

No by all means criticize! Thats the only way I'll grow as an artist. Yeah they do tend to be grainy, I am mostly just using colored pencils, then I scan them into Adobe photoshop. Although I don't really know how to use the program! So I just use it mainly to clean up the drawing somewhat.

Here is that monk that I never finished before. I just finished touching it up. I used a picture I got from the internet as a referance.

Conlan · Aug 3, 2006

mac1504 said:
Definitely like the realism that you bring across in your drawings. Although I think the weapons should stand out a bit more, the grey seems to blend in with the character's dress a bit too much. Maybe that's just me, though!

Would you take any requests for items (rings, swords, shields)?

I can give it my best shot!

What do you got for me?

mac1504 · Aug 3, 2006

How about some celtic swords, shields, dirks? I run a Midnight campaign, and there is a race of humans called the dorns that borrow heavily from celtic/viking cultures. That would be great for player handouts, if you wouldn't mind

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