Art Thread

NHWestoN · Post by **NHWestoN** » Tue Feb 11, 2020 1:48 pm

Well, it's an intimidation you seem to have mastered.

Looks good, thinks I.

Amazee Dayzee · Post by **Amazee Dayzee** » Sat Feb 15, 2020 2:02 pm

That has come out very nicely! You did a wonderful job on it Rocky!

Post by **D-Rock** » Sun Feb 16, 2020 5:45 pm

Thanks, y'all.

Finally managed a new weapon set, this time for Rocky.

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Wooden Set: basic sword and shield meant to get people used to the expected weight of the real weapons. In a pinch, work somewhat well.
Hero's Set: Well-sharpened sword and durable shield given to those who are expected to deal with danger in behalf of others. Despite the name, this is not a passed down set. It's nothing more than a standard shield and sword, and a number have been made over the years.
Fairy's Set: set that is famous for how easily it is wielded. Even together, the set is incredibly light yet both powerful and durable. The blade and heart of the shield shine like glass, yet can withstand the barrage of battle equal to the best swords and shields.
"Holy" Set: despite the name, these are no more powerful or magical than a standard sword and shield. These were merely intended as props, left behind when an old church was abandoned years ago. Originally part of a set with matching armor, but it didn't fit Rocky.
Celestial Shield: Relic from an ancient civilization. It is unknown if it ever had a corresponding sword or if it was always intended to be a lone piece. Highly reflective, and is just as useful at stopping physical blows as it is at stopping magic.
Obsidian Blade: Rooted in legends as a holy weapon, but in fact is of an Infernal origin. Wielding it for too long corrupts the user, before it finally kills them. (full description here)
Diamond Edge and Amethyst Shield: Relics of unknown origin, rumored to never needing to be sharpened or conditioned. Some believe it is of Celestial origin, as it cleaves through demonic forces with relative ease.

The Obsidian Blade was actually won in a giveaway a few years back. Original artist here.

Amazee Dayzee · Post by **Amazee Dayzee** » Sun Feb 16, 2020 11:26 pm

I am assuming that the diamond edge and amethyst shield set is the one that is in your current avatar?

Post by **D-Rock** » Sun Feb 16, 2020 11:34 pm

Yup. Thought it fit as such.

Amazee Dayzee · Post by **Amazee Dayzee** » Mon Feb 17, 2020 1:11 pm

Now you just need to explain exactly how he came by it.

Post by **D-Rock** » Mon Feb 17, 2020 1:19 pm

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We'll get to this discussion never.

NHWestoN · Post by **NHWestoN** » Mon Feb 17, 2020 7:19 pm

Restraint - a critical tool of good conversation.

Post by **D-Rock** » Tue Feb 25, 2020 10:36 pm

Felt like taking things slow, so drew up Oliver's amulet again. The text on the back view is the fictional "Daedric" language from the Elder Scrolls series of video games. Daedra are a sort of demonic species, and for a long time I wanted to implement that language in anything related to Infernals. It simply spells out "Oliver."

Amazee Dayzee · Post by **Amazee Dayzee** » Wed Feb 26, 2020 12:55 pm

That is really cool! I do think that it is very nice! Wonderful job!

Post by **D-Rock** » Wed Feb 26, 2020 8:04 pm

Thanks. I've been figuring out how I want to draw it, such as the proportion of the stone to the rest of it.

NHWestoN · Post by **NHWestoN** » Wed Feb 26, 2020 8:39 pm

Intriguing.

Post by **D-Rock** » Wed Feb 26, 2020 9:48 pm

Thanks. While posting on my DeviantArt page, was able to flesh out a bit of a backstory.
Before Oliver was born, Mirage and Macabre decided to have a gift for him. They eventually decided on an amulet. Mirage was able to get a piece of jade of Celestial origin, while Macabre was able to sneak away with Infernal silver ingots. Macabre then used Nikolai's forge (since I made it so that Nikolai made his own heart pieces, he'd probably be good at this kind of thing, and yes, making things up as I go, y'all should know me by now

) to make everything.

The idea was that Oliver would carry the essence of both a Celestial and Infernal, and the amulet would be a reminder that despite what he is, who he is would be up to him.

Amazee Dayzee · Post by **Amazee Dayzee** » Wed Feb 26, 2020 10:18 pm

That actually is very beautiful and I love the idea.

Post by **D-Rock** » Mon Mar 02, 2020 1:21 am

Got another character ask done. this was initially going to be MUCH bigger, with a different image of Rocky answering per about two breaks, but I decided not to torture myself this time.

NHWestoN · Post by **NHWestoN** » Mon Mar 02, 2020 2:57 am

Thorough!

Nicely depicted, too.

Amazee Dayzee · Post by **Amazee Dayzee** » Mon Mar 02, 2020 12:26 pm

This really came out nicely! Great job on answering the question! I never knew bunicorns were so nasty usually. They look so cute on the box...

Also, don't worry about the torture. I can do that to you. XD

Post by **D-Rock** » Mon Mar 02, 2020 8:35 pm

Amazee Dayzee wrote:This really came out nicely! Great job on answering the question! I never knew bunicorns were so nasty usually. They look so cute on the box...

Perhaps that's how they lure in prey.

Amazee Dayzee · Post by **Amazee Dayzee** » Mon Mar 02, 2020 10:44 pm

I'm half-expecting if you show the chocolate to Mirage she'll try to eat herself to see if she is made of chocolate.

Post by **D-Rock** » Mon Mar 02, 2020 11:36 pm

Alright, she's not stupid.

InDaZone1219 · Post by **InDaZone1219** » Tue Mar 03, 2020 2:04 pm

Its certainly been awhile since I worked on Housepets! fanart. King was my inspiration for Phaaze’s stature and has been one of my favorite characters from the comic

Amazee Dayzee · Post by **Amazee Dayzee** » Tue Mar 03, 2020 2:26 pm

I am amazed at how that came out. He is really totally handsome!

Post by **D-Rock** » Tue Mar 03, 2020 3:36 pm

Came out great!

Cesco · Post by **Cesco** » Tue Mar 03, 2020 4:53 pm

Such a cute King there, very nice work, InDaZone.

Good work as usual, D-Rock.

Nathan Kerbonaut · Post by **Nathan Kerbonaut** » Tue Mar 03, 2020 6:50 pm

He's adorable, InDaZone

InDaZone1219 · Post by **InDaZone1219** » Wed Mar 04, 2020 11:26 am

Aw thank you so much guys I appreciate the positivity

Amazee Dayzee · Post by **Amazee Dayzee** » Wed Mar 04, 2020 4:17 pm

I do hope that you end up drawing more pictures soon!

NHWestoN · Post by **NHWestoN** » Fri Mar 06, 2020 8:43 pm

Emphatically agreed!

Post by **D-Rock** » Sun Mar 08, 2020 2:43 pm

Let the record show that I'm not happy with this. Just wanted to get it out of the way.

NHWestoN · Post by **NHWestoN** » Sun Mar 08, 2020 2:45 pm

Backgrounds are always illuminating - especially with neat art!

Amazee Dayzee · Post by **Amazee Dayzee** » Sun Mar 08, 2020 4:49 pm

That also answers my question on whether Rocky is just an insert character or if he is an OC.

I can't wait to see what his backstory is.

Post by **D-Rock** » Sun Mar 08, 2020 6:16 pm

Don’t get your hopes up. At this moment, he is ultimately still an insert. I’ve been thinking a backstory, but have been deciding against so. The only idea coming to mind was from a practice piece Krytus showed me. He had Rocky as a blacksmith, as he was practicing lighting effects, and felt that a forge would work, and placed Rocky in in reference to me designing weapons.

Amazee Dayzee · Post by **Amazee Dayzee** » Sun Mar 08, 2020 10:17 pm

Ao that means we CANNOT ask him questions as he is still an insert of yourself?

Post by **D-Rock** » Sun Mar 08, 2020 10:47 pm

Pretty much. These past two used him because the questions were background-oriented that felt more fitting to be directed at the artist.

Guess I need to specify that questions are to be DIRECTED at specific characters in the future.

Amazee Dayzee · Post by **Amazee Dayzee** » Mon Mar 09, 2020 1:45 pm

I guess I will go back to wracking my brain trying to think of an actually clever question instead of something stupid.

Post by **D-Rock** » Tue Mar 10, 2020 9:23 am

A rather interesting question. Also used a reference for Mirage here.

Amazee Dayzee · Post by **Amazee Dayzee** » Tue Mar 10, 2020 11:39 am

I'm so jealous that she can eat so much and keep her figure.

Not really.

Post by **D-Rock** » Tue Mar 10, 2020 12:23 pm

No one knows where it goes.

Amazee Dayzee · Post by **Amazee Dayzee** » Tue Mar 10, 2020 9:40 pm

I thought it was established that it went into a different dimension. XDDD

Post by **D-Rock** » Tue Mar 10, 2020 10:11 pm

That’s just Macabre’s working theory.