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Doing what I can...

Posted: Sat Dec 29, 2018 11:35 pm
by scrup
Placing this in the only forum where someone might care...lol

Many months ago I was involved in a car accident that has left me with some pain in the ass disabilities. Vision BS, cognitive BS, all kinds of weird brain stuff. One of the side effects is I am unable to play any video games without getting violently ill after 10-20 minutes. One of the suggestions from more than a few professionals in my life was to find a new hobby. After a long period of depression, denial, and drinking, I decided to try out an art group my wife was a member of. In that group I realized I actually enjoy painting. I'm awful but I actually do enjoy it. So today I started and kinda finished painting my first actual painting. Its really really bad, but hell, I made it and I love it. I think I will use Vanguard as my muse while I learn techniques and methods and hopefully heal up.

That said, if anyone finds themselves with a screenshot of an awesome VG scene, please feel free to send it to me or attach it to this post. I would GREATLY appreciate it as I am really unable to play enough to get any good shots. I was able to get one of tursh (painted) and one of three rivers, but couldn't get the angles I wanted without flying mounts anywhere else and just couldn't stomach running around like that and trying to dodge aggro. There may be commands but I honestly don't remember em and couldn't figure it out myself. I was happy I was able to get the client working...lol

I'd like to reiterate, thanks for everything you all do. You are making a difference to me.

Re: Doing what I can...

Posted: Sun Dec 30, 2018 8:43 am
by Jakkal
It's not bad. It's yours. You created something from nothing. And that's what makes it awesome. Keep it up and keep practicing and you'll be a pro in no time.

Here's some screenshots I got for my guild's website, which would just rotate in the background. They were taken with the idea to have text windows on top of them so they might not be good for paintings, but I'll see if I can add to it while I'm inworld. http://jakkal.com/vanguard/scenery/

Re: Doing what I can...

Posted: Sun Dec 30, 2018 5:12 pm
by Jehlicka
Dear mate,
Who told you that the picture is ugly? I can feel the VG spirit from it, so from my perspective your picture is awesome! Hope next time you will add some NPC too ;)
I have 350 VG pics saved, for that it will be hard to lick the best ones. But I will do it. I know, it´s gonna be hard to beat Jakkal :lol: (she has real professional eye), but Perhaps you choose one or two pics for inspiration.
Do you have any preferred sharing method?

Anyway, wish you GOOD LUCK, get well soon and ofcourse - Happy New Year 2019! :)

Re: Doing what I can...

Posted: Mon Dec 31, 2018 3:45 am
by Jehlicka
Ok, just made some selection for you, Scrup. Placed in my Google Drive, so if you send me your email address, I will share the folder with you. I have selected just the pictures without any NPC or player to make it easier to paint ;)

Re: Doing what I can...

Posted: Mon Dec 31, 2018 12:11 pm
by scrup
Thank you all so much! To be clear I'm not being hard on myself at all, just recognizing that the first painting every is likely not going to be a good one..lol. I really appreciate the support. I hope to use that first one as a baseline, maybe try the same thing in a year or so.

This isn't exactly a prime target for phishing attacks so I'm comfortable pasting it here- anthony.james.ingram@gmail.com

One of the more interesting parts of this injury is totally forgetting what I was just doing. All. The. Time. Just a few minutes ago I went to the restroom and freaked out because I had blood all over my hands. Went out to try and figure out what I did, then I looked at the table and remembered I've been practicing painting a cherry all morning. Fun times.

Anywho, I'll probably update this thread with new ones if there are any that are noteworthy, if thats OK with the mods. If not no big deal, isn't exactly an art forum here...lol

Happy new year all!

Re: Doing what I can...

Posted: Mon Dec 31, 2018 2:01 pm
by Jakkal
As a fellow artist, it's fine with me. I haven't worked with paints in many years (I went fully digital some time ago), but the basics are the same and I can help if you get stumped on something.

Re: Doing what I can...

Posted: Tue Jan 01, 2019 4:29 am
by Jehlicka
Ok,access to G-drive set dear Mr.Painter! ;)
Folder contains only pictures without any NPC or so. But, if you like to, can add also nice pics with flying dragons or heroes (mostly standing, not flying :) )
Also, if you have a special wish (e.g. Khal port from the bird´s-eye view perspective) , just let me know, will add it to folder.
Unfortunately I am not skilled artist like Jakkal, I only used to draw with just pencil (love black and white), so you have to live without any advice from my side :D

Take care mate, have a great year 2019 and be fully ok again soon!

Re: Doing what I can...

Posted: Mon Jan 07, 2019 7:26 pm
by wheema
I love your painting! Like for real, I LOVE it! It screams VG and gives me that wonderful nostalgic feeling :) Incorporating something you love (like VG) into a mind building hobby is genius! I was recently diagnosed with a neuro-cognative disorder (A major car accident a few decades ago where I broke my skull from ear to ear and numerous concussions since then have seriously affected my noggin..) so I think I understand where you're coming from. I've done a lot of drawing, but am too nervous to try painting because I fear being a horrible failure lol. Maybe I'll steal your idea and make VG my muse ;) I think it's such a fantastic idea! I really hope you don't mind me being a copycat.

Re: Doing what I can...

Posted: Tue Jan 08, 2019 2:04 pm
by Jehlicka
Have I already told how much I lkie your posts, Wheema? :)
Yep, VG i s soooo inspiring! Last year I was telling to my kid goodnight story about mighty dwarves. And as I was lazy to still create new stories and lands, so I started to tell him real Vanguard stories I've experienced with my Rogue Dwarf named Jehlicka. He was totally excited! :D

Re: Doing what I can...

Posted: Tue Jan 08, 2019 2:14 pm
by Jehlicka
Got an briliant idea!!!! ----> Let's do a painting competition! :D Jakkal will be a jury, because normally she would be a winner. :P As far as painting is concerned, I'm a complete disgrace, so I am in as well :)))