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EDIT: Due to the growing length of this post, I've moved some into spoilers.

http://i1087.photobucket.com/albums/j473/JamesDNaux/001.jpg

http://i1087.photobucket.com/albums/j473/JamesDNaux/SpaffApreciationDay2011.jpg


http://i1087.photobucket.com/albums/j473/JamesDNaux/0013-4.jpg
http://i1087.photobucket.com/albums/j473/JamesDNaux/ConceptMap.jpg



http://i1087.photobucket.com/albums/j473/JamesDNaux/NazivsNavi.jpg
http://i1087.photobucket.com/albums/j473/JamesDNaux/0016.jpg
http://i1087.photobucket.com/albums/j473/JamesDNaux/004.jpg
http://i1087.photobucket.com/albums/j473/JamesDNaux/NutsRetouched.jpg



http://i1087.photobucket.com/albums/j473/JamesDNaux/SonicGenerationsColour-1.jpg
http://i1087.photobucket.com/albums/j473/JamesDNaux/0012-4.jpg
http://i1087.photobucket.com/albums/j473/JamesDNaux/0013-3.jpg
http://i1087.photobucket.com/albums/j473/JamesDNaux/SonicAdventuresComplete.jpg



http://i1087.photobucket.com/albums/j473/JamesDNaux/001-6.jpg
http://i1087.photobucket.com/albums/j473/JamesDNaux/TheHangingTreeSafeVersion.jpg
http://i1087.photobucket.com/albums/j473/JamesDNaux/001-4.jpg
http://i1087.photobucket.com/albums/j473/JamesDNaux/Zelda.jpg
http://i1087.photobucket.com/albums/j473/JamesDNaux/PiratesoftheMediteranian.jpg
http://i1087.photobucket.com/albums/j473/JamesDNaux/Pinja001.jpg
http://i1087.photobucket.com/albums/j473/JamesDNaux/0013.jpg
http://i1087.photobucket.com/albums/j473/JamesDNaux/Clanker.jpg
http://i1087.photobucket.com/albums/j473/JamesDNaux/Practice001.jpg
http://i1087.photobucket.com/albums/j473/JamesDNaux/SketchIntoOblivion.jpg
http://i1087.photobucket.com/albums/j473/JamesDNaux/KitsuneGirl.jpg
http://i1087.photobucket.com/albums/j473/JamesDNaux/inFAMOUSYin-Yangedit.jpg



http://i1087.photobucket.com/albums/j473/JamesDNaux/LarryBrutusCast.jpg
http://i1087.photobucket.com/albums/j473/JamesDNaux/FanWars.jpg
http://i1087.photobucket.com/albums/j473/JamesDNaux/TAKETHATGANON.jpg
http://i1087.photobucket.com/albums/j473/JamesDNaux/UploadingToTheInterwebs.jpg
http://i1087.photobucket.com/albums/j473/JamesDNaux/RunLarryRun.jpg
http://i1087.photobucket.com/albums/j473/JamesDNaux/BringingHerToWork.jpg



http://i1087.photobucket.com/albums/j473/JamesDNaux/0014-1.jpg
http://i1087.photobucket.com/albums/j473/JamesDNaux/MirrorSpir2.jpg
http://fc06.deviantart.net/fs70/f/2011/260/b/8/the_mask_man_by_jamesdnaux-d4a5vki.jpg
http://fc06.deviantart.net/fs70/f/2011/262/6/b/kyle_kolo_by_jamesdnaux-d4acdkv.jpg
http://i1087.photobucket.com/albums/j473/JamesDNaux/005.jpg
http://i1087.photobucket.com/albums/j473/JamesDNaux/006.jpg
http://i1087.photobucket.com/albums/j473/JamesDNaux/JamesDNaux001.jpg
http://i1087.photobucket.com/albums/j473/JamesDNaux/PersonaExplosion001.jpg
http://i1087.photobucket.com/albums/j473/JamesDNaux/SandmanSpirit.jpg
http://i1087.photobucket.com/albums/j473/JamesDNaux/Lilia001.jpg
http://i1087.photobucket.com/albums/j473/JamesDNaux/0013-2.jpg



http://i1087.photobucket.com/albums/j473/JamesDNaux/MorxSina001.jpg
http://i1087.photobucket.com/albums/j473/JamesDNaux/Family001.jpg
http://i1087.photobucket.com/albums/j473/JamesDNaux/Battle001.jpg
http://i1087.photobucket.com/albums/j473/JamesDNaux/0012.jpg
http://i1087.photobucket.com/albums/j473/JamesDNaux/001-1.jpg
http://i1087.photobucket.com/albums/j473/JamesDNaux/001-2.jpg
http://i1087.photobucket.com/albums/j473/JamesDNaux/AC2001.jpg


More can be found on my DeviantArt page (link in my signature) Warning: Contains mature images.		2011-08-17 02:24:00

Author:
JamesDNaux
Posts: 757

One face:

2011-08-17 12:46:00

Author:
Nurolight
Posts: 918

Some more...

http://i1087.photobucket.com/albums/j473/JamesDNaux/MorxSina001.jpg

http://i1087.photobucket.com/albums/j473/JamesDNaux/Family001.jpg

http://i1087.photobucket.com/albums/j473/JamesDNaux/Battle001.jpg

http://i1087.photobucket.com/albums/j473/JamesDNaux/0012.jpg

http://i1087.photobucket.com/albums/j473/JamesDNaux/Pinja001.jpg

And a bit of LittleBigLove!
http://i1087.photobucket.com/albums/j473/JamesDNaux/001.jpg		2011-08-18 02:28:00

Author:
JamesDNaux
Posts: 757

Oohh! Well done! I like most of em!2011-08-18 02:47:00

Author:
Spazz
Posts: 484

http://i1087.photobucket.com/albums/j473/JamesDNaux/MorxSina001.jpg

I really love this one! They remind me of Hinata and Kiba (if that makes sense to you).		2011-08-18 08:48:00

Author:
Oddmania
Posts: 1305

I really love this one! They remind me of Hinata and Kiba (if that makes sense to you).

Thanks but, KibaHina = hell no. These are my own characters, though the girl is based off of Hinata somewhat.		2011-08-18 22:34:00

Author:
JamesDNaux
Posts: 757

I really love this one! They remind me of Hinata and Kiba (if that makes sense to you).
Kinda looks like L...		2011-08-18 23:16:00

Author:
XELLAmunster
Posts: 89

Veeeeeery good I tried drawing anime once. Utter failure 2011-08-19 20:43:00

Author:
Amigps
Posts: 564

Veeeeeery good I tried drawing anime once. Utter failure

Just years of practice. For as long as I remember I would doodle on just about anything that was paper. Just keep up at it and you'll get better.

Old>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>New
http://i1087.photobucket.com/albums/j473/JamesDNaux/001-1.jpg
I wasn't always good, and this picture is a good example of how big a change just a few years can make. Don't give up 		2011-08-20 03:06:00

Author:
JamesDNaux
Posts: 757

Thanks but, KibaHina = hell no. These are my own characters, though the girl is based off of Hinata somewhat.

Oh nevermind then, I said this because she looks quite shy and her hairstyle somehow reminded me of her.
Anyway, great job! Your drawings are splendid!		2011-08-20 15:34:00

Author:
Oddmania
Posts: 1305

Larry and Brutus (As shown in two previous pictures)
http://i1087.photobucket.com/albums/j473/JamesDNaux/RunLarryRun.jpg
http://i1087.photobucket.com/albums/j473/JamesDNaux/BringingHerToWork.jpg
And a roll call.
http://i1087.photobucket.com/albums/j473/JamesDNaux/LarryBrutusCast.jpg
Some fan art.
http://i1087.photobucket.com/albums/j473/JamesDNaux/Clanker.jpg		2011-08-22 23:52:00

Author:
JamesDNaux
Posts: 757

Smith: Mr Smith + G-Man + Slenderman.2011-08-23 15:21:00

Author:
Nurolight
Posts: 918

I could draw too. But looking at your drawings and sketches ... I feel pretty lesser. 2011-08-24 04:24:00

Author:
sackboy7789
Posts: 280

Just years of practice. For as long as I remember I would doodle on just about anything that was paper. Just keep up at it and you'll get better.

Old>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>New
http://i1087.photobucket.com/albums/j473/JamesDNaux/001-1.jpg
I wasn't always good, and this picture is a good example of how big a change just a few years can make. Don't give up

Yeah I know. People tell me that I just need to draw more, but I draw once in a blue moon. I barely draw. I'm better at copying other cartoons and drawing stuff from my own imagination, but when I draw people. They either come out looking deformed or like a lifeless doll. Humans are my weakness I guess you could say (Ha!). What would you say is yours?		2011-08-24 06:49:00

Author:
Amigps
Posts: 564

I <3 that Clanker2011-08-24 12:31:00

Author:
Hellobob5
Posts: 382

. Humans are my weakness I guess you could say (Ha!). What would you say is yours?

Anything not human honestly. I'm horrid with trees, animals, vehicles, and such. Though I can do buildings and rooms somewhat.

As for copying, if you mean tracing then that is a big no in my book, but just using something as a reference (as I do myself, since I'm not very good at poses) is a good start.

This is an example of something I used a reference to draw, looks alot better than my "straight from the head" drawings doesnt it? It helps to improve skills such as posing, shading, lighting, etc.
http://i1087.photobucket.com/albums/j473/JamesDNaux/Practice001.jpg
This one I used my own hand as a reference, as I was drawing it. So I was drawing my hand drawing my hand drawing my...
http://i1087.photobucket.com/albums/j473/JamesDNaux/SketchIntoOblivion.jpg
And here's one just straight out of my head, no references, just sat down for a few minutes and drew this.
http://i1087.photobucket.com/albums/j473/JamesDNaux/0013.jpg		2011-08-24 23:14:00

Author:
JamesDNaux
Posts: 757

Tracing? Nah that takes NO skill. What I do I just print a picture or look at a picture on a screen and then I draw it. That's what I mean by copying. Really nice drawings btw What I actually did once was I drew a notebook on my lap and my hand in my drawing drawing a note book in my lap. I only did two layers. Got lazy ANYWAY, yes, I really like your drawings. You have talent!! Really nice shading too I'm.....meh at it 2011-08-25 03:58:00

Author:
Amigps
Posts: 564

This is my LBP costume in human form.
http://i1087.photobucket.com/albums/j473/JamesDNaux/JamesDNaux001.jpg
Some more...
http://i1087.photobucket.com/albums/j473/JamesDNaux/PersonaExplosion001.jpg
http://i1087.photobucket.com/albums/j473/JamesDNaux/SandmanSpirit.jpg
http://i1087.photobucket.com/albums/j473/JamesDNaux/KitsuneGirl.jpg
inFamously inSpired.
http://i1087.photobucket.com/albums/j473/JamesDNaux/inFAMOUSYin-Yangedit.jpg		2011-08-27 05:38:00

Author:
JamesDNaux
Posts: 757

All your drawings are really good
But I really like this one:
http://i1087.photobucket.com/albums/j473/JamesDNaux/MorxSina001.jpg
It looks really sweet <3 		2011-08-27 08:07:00

Author:
Unknown User

http://i1087.photobucket.com/albums/j473/JamesDNaux/0016.jpg
MikuMikuMikuMikuMikuMikuMikuMikuMikuMikuMikuMikuMi kuLeekMikuMikuMikuMikuMikuHatsuneMikuMikuHeil Miku!		2011-08-31 01:57:00

Author:
JamesDNaux
Posts: 757

http://i1087.photobucket.com/albums/j473/JamesDNaux/0016.jpg
MikuMikuMikuMikuMikuMikuMikuMikuMikuMikuMikuMikuMi kuLeekMikuMikuMikuMikuMikuHatsuneMikuMikuHeil Miku!

Haha, wow!
Impressive!
Nice drawing You're amazing.		2011-08-31 06:10:00

Author:
Unknown User

Haha, wow!
Impressive!
Nice drawing You're amazing.

I rarely colour, I used to use color pencils, but it was always a real pain to carry them around (and they werent cheap either) so I use a program on my laptop to do it. Sadly, I don't have a tablet, so it's more troublesome to try and colour things, but I do try and practice with it occasionaly. The porgram isn't all that good either...

Thanks though, looking into possibly selling my art or doing comissions, so I've been trying to advertise in the hopes people may check out my DeviantArt account. But just hearing a 'great job' makes me smile 		2011-08-31 23:08:00

Author:
JamesDNaux
Posts: 757

I rarely colour, I used to use color pencils, but it was always a real pain to carry them around (and they werent cheap either) so I use a program on my laptop to do it. Sadly, I don't have a tablet, so it's more troublesome to try and colour things, but I do try and practice with it occasionaly. The porgram isn't all that good either...

Thanks though, looking into possibly selling my art or doing comissions, so I've been trying to advertise in the hopes people may check out my DeviantArt account. But just hearing a 'great job' makes me smile

Yeah, I think it'd be a good idea if you took a shot at selling it. Because you without a doubt have talent
Sorry about the annoying color thing lol. I still color sometimes, but I hate the outcome It looks gritty.
Well, it is an awesome picture, I really love how you made the shadows too.		2011-08-31 23:35:00

Author:
Unknown User

Just a few older ones

http://i1087.photobucket.com/albums/j473/JamesDNaux/Lilia001.jpg

http://i1087.photobucket.com/albums/j473/JamesDNaux/AC2001.jpg

http://i1087.photobucket.com/albums/j473/JamesDNaux/001-2.jpg		2011-09-01 02:07:00

Author:
JamesDNaux
Posts: 757

Some more

http://i1087.photobucket.com/albums/j473/JamesDNaux/001-4.jpg
http://i1087.photobucket.com/albums/j473/JamesDNaux/Zelda.jpg
http://i1087.photobucket.com/albums/j473/JamesDNaux/004.jpg
http://i1087.photobucket.com/albums/j473/JamesDNaux/005.jpg
http://i1087.photobucket.com/albums/j473/JamesDNaux/006.jpg		2011-09-02 02:46:00

Author:
JamesDNaux
Posts: 757

Some more

http://i1087.photobucket.com/albums/j473/JamesDNaux/001-4.jpg
http://i1087.photobucket.com/albums/j473/JamesDNaux/Zelda.jpg
http://i1087.photobucket.com/albums/j473/JamesDNaux/004.jpg
http://i1087.photobucket.com/albums/j473/JamesDNaux/005.jpg
http://i1087.photobucket.com/albums/j473/JamesDNaux/006.jpg

Whoa! No way!!
These are some of the best drawings ever! OMG! These are amazing!!!!

2011-09-02 07:47:00

Author:
Unknown User

http://fc06.deviantart.net/fs70/f/2011/260/b/8/the_mask_man_by_jamesdnaux-d4a5vki.jpg
"Give a man a mask, and he will take off his own."

A mysterious traveler who cannot be found when searched for, but is always there when needed. He is fond of giving people masks, and it is said that receiving one brings good luck. It is told that when he does not smile you must be cautious, and that his frown is a bad omen. In any case of encountering him the sound of chimes and distant bells are always heard.

...Oddly enough, he is never seen wearing a mask.



http://fc06.deviantart.net/fs70/f/2011/262/6/b/kyle_kolo_by_jamesdnaux-d4acdkv.jpg		2011-09-20 03:57:00

Author:
JamesDNaux
Posts: 757

http://fc06.deviantart.net/fs70/f/2011/260/b/8/the_mask_man_by_jamesdnaux-d4a5vki.jpg
"Give a man a mask, and he will take off his own."

A mysterious traveler who cannot be found when searched for, but is always there when needed. He is fond of giving people masks, and it is said that receiving one brings good luck. It is told that when he does not smile you must be cautious, and that his frown is a bad omen. In any case of encountering him the sound of chimes and distant bells are always heard.

...Oddly enough, he is never seen wearing a mask.



http://fc06.deviantart.net/fs70/f/2011/262/6/b/kyle_kolo_by_jamesdnaux-d4acdkv.jpg

I knew that when I was playing with you on LBP and you said you were posting more Art... I knew they'd be outstanding and brilliant.
Nice job! 		2011-09-21 07:05:00

Author:
Unknown User

nice stuff james!

i take it that some of this stuff is concept work/inspiration for lbp levels (the names of the curators in the solxil folder were a dead giveaway )?		2011-09-22 17:11:00

Author:
Skalio-
Posts: 920

nice stuff james!

i take it that some of this stuff is concept work/inspiration for lbp levels (the names of the curators in the solxil folder were a dead giveaway )?

Actually, the large majority of it is concept art for actual games I want to make, the curators are for some levels I'm working on in passing (I wouldnt hold my breath for anything, they probably won't ever get finished) and are actually my personas.		2011-09-22 23:25:00

Author:
JamesDNaux
Posts: 757

Actually, the large majority of it is concept art for actual games I want to make
oh cool so are you planning on being a game developer/designer?


the curators are for some levels I'm working on in passing (I wouldnt hold my breath for anything, they probably won't ever get finished) and are actually my personas.
ooh all youve done is increased my curiosity!! *takes a deeep breath*		2011-09-25 02:16:00

Author:
Skalio-
Posts: 920

oh cool so are you planning on being a game developer/designer?


ooh all youve done is increased my curiosity!! *takes a deeep breath*

Looking to get a job at Mm currently, they seem to hire people with no experience in the industry... I want to be a concept artist and storyboard writer.

And I really doubt I'll finish the levels, I've tried to make a level series about three times so far, and every time I stop about halfway thru and scrap what I've done (anyone who's heard of Arcaius Rising can probably attest to that), this is the first attempt on LBP2 though.

And some new art:

http://i1087.photobucket.com/albums/j473/JamesDNaux/0014-1.jpg
Different version, not sure about it.
http://i1087.photobucket.com/albums/j473/JamesDNaux/MirrorSpir2.jpg
Redrew my sig for Halloween, masks anyone?
http://i1087.photobucket.com/albums/j473/JamesDNaux/0013-2.jpg
Eh, throwing this in here for the heck of it.
http://i1087.photobucket.com/albums/j473/JamesDNaux/SpaffApreciationDay2011.jpg		2011-09-25 02:46:00

Author:
JamesDNaux
Posts: 757

Art duuuuummmp Not getting any activity lately...
http://i1087.photobucket.com/albums/j473/JamesDNaux/001-6.jpg
I think this came out wonky, but that is still the best ****ed tree I've ever drawn.
http://i1087.photobucket.com/albums/j473/JamesDNaux/TheHangingTreeSafeVersion.jpg
Sonic Generations woop.
http://i1087.photobucket.com/albums/j473/JamesDNaux/SonicGenerationsColour-1.jpg
http://i1087.photobucket.com/albums/j473/JamesDNaux/0012-4.jpg
http://i1087.photobucket.com/albums/j473/JamesDNaux/0013-3.jpg
I loooooooooooove how this came out. <3

http://i1087.photobucket.com/albums/j473/JamesDNaux/SonicAdventuresComplete.jpg
I am starting to do the colouring more.		2011-10-11 03:02:00

Author:
JamesDNaux
Posts: 757

WOW.....if you aren't taking requests I'll start to cry 2011-10-17 19:00:00

Author:
Shadowcrazy
Posts: 3365

These are really good! You've got some talent!2011-10-17 19:22:00

Author:
xero
Posts: 2419

WOW.....if you aren't taking requests I'll start to cry
I've been thinking of doing commisions, but I'll do some free requests for me buddies here on LBPC

These are really good! You've got some talent!
Thanks

And some more!
http://i1087.photobucket.com/albums/j473/JamesDNaux/PersonaSpir.jpg
Some fanart
http://i1087.photobucket.com/albums/j473/JamesDNaux/SongofStorms.jpg
And some concept art
http://i1087.photobucket.com/albums/j473/JamesDNaux/AeirosUnik.jpg

I had another one but it had rather bad language it can still be found on my DA though.		2011-10-19 02:03:00

Author:
JamesDNaux
Posts: 757

but I'll do some free requests for me buddies here on LBPC

shweeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeet

well here he is

http://a3.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/270081_10150363412371164_671816163_10236338_618295 9_n.jpg

and if you could...try to keep that epic smile on him 		2011-10-19 17:56:00

Author:
Shadowcrazy
Posts: 3365

shweeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeet

well here he is

http://a3.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/270081_10150363412371164_671816163_10236338_618295 9_n.jpg

and if you could...try to keep that epic smile on him

Sorry for the wait, sketched this out just now
http://i1087.photobucket.com/albums/j473/JamesDNaux/001-7.jpg

I also drew some pretty Rare logos today as well.
http://i1087.photobucket.com/albums/j473/JamesDNaux/RarewareLogos.jpg		2011-10-21 23:50:00

Author:
JamesDNaux
Posts: 757

Looks great 2011-10-23 05:39:00

Author:
xero
Posts: 2419

...
http://i1087.photobucket.com/albums/j473/JamesDNaux/0013-4.jpg
http://i1087.photobucket.com/albums/j473/JamesDNaux/ConceptMap.jpg		2011-11-12 01:01:00

Author:
JamesDNaux
Posts: 757

Wow, you are great at this!2011-11-12 01:17:00

Author:
StaticLinuxpro
Posts: 482

So much talent here!
I keep saying very nice and wow and here I am saying the same things again. Nice work. 		2011-11-12 01:24:00

Author:
Lady_Luck__777
Posts: 3458

Coloured Persona art.
http://i1087.photobucket.com/albums/j473/JamesDNaux/PersonaSpirEdit.jpg
A town (I don't like how the colouring came out on this one).
http://i1087.photobucket.com/albums/j473/JamesDNaux/Town.jpg		2011-11-20 03:41:00

Author:
JamesDNaux
Posts: 757

http://i1087.photobucket.com/albums/j473/JamesDNaux/JamesDNaux.jpg
VERY ETHICAL!
http://i1087.photobucket.com/albums/j473/JamesDNaux/ProfessorGenki.jpg		2011-12-06 04:52:00

Author:
JamesDNaux
Posts: 757

http://i1087.photobucket.com/albums/j473/JamesDNaux/ProfessorGenki.jpg


looks sexy 		2011-12-06 09:22:00

Author:
Shadowcrazy
Posts: 3365

I AM (sort of) ALIVE!
http://i1087.photobucket.com/albums/j473/JamesDNaux/0013-5.jpg
My latest work, still not done. Hoping to get some feedback and suggestions! Backgrounds aren't exactly my strong point, and as such, I am very much stuck on this...

And here is a finished pic. I'm really trying to do backgrounds more!
http://i1087.photobucket.com/albums/j473/JamesDNaux/MiyazenAkemi.jpg		2012-02-26 19:57:00

Author:
JamesDNaux
Posts: 757

love em they look great maybe add some clouds to the feudal japan one but other then that i can't find anything else that needs improvement...looks good 2012-02-27 04:35:00

Author:
Shadowcrazy
Posts: 3365

love em they look great maybe add some clouds to the feudal japan one but other then that i can't find anything else that needs improvement...looks good

It's not feudal Japan, but thanks for the input!		2012-02-27 23:15:00

Author:
JamesDNaux
Posts: 757

He's alive (sort of)!


http://i1087.photobucket.com/albums/j473/JamesDNaux/MiyazenAkemi.jpg

Oh my God... she has no arms?

http://i44.tinypic.com/2aqfie.png		2012-03-06 01:35:00

Author:
CyberSora
Posts: 5551

Oh my God... she has no arms?


She has arms, their behind her, holding her case.

Newish art:
http://i1087.photobucket.com/albums/j473/JamesDNaux/HatsuneMiku-1.jpg
http://i1087.photobucket.com/albums/j473/JamesDNaux/0016-1.jpg
http://i1087.photobucket.com/albums/j473/JamesDNaux/0014-5.jpg		2012-03-11 07:21:00

Author:
JamesDNaux
Posts: 757

She has arms, their behind her, holding her case.

Kind of late to post (had things to attend to), but...:

it was a joke. Honestly, I thought people knew I was joking when I used exaggerated images of things.		2012-03-17 06:52:00

Author:
CyberSora
Posts: 5551

Kind of late to post (had things to attend to), but...:

it was a joke. Honestly, I thought people knew I was joking when I used exaggerated images of things.

Hmm, oh well, no harm done.
http://i1087.photobucket.com/albums/j473/JamesDNaux/0018-1.jpg
Crypton Vocaloids!		2012-03-17 16:11:00

Author:
JamesDNaux
Posts: 757

Hmm, oh well, no harm done.
http://i1087.photobucket.com/albums/j473/JamesDNaux/0018-1.jpg
Crypton Vocaloids!

I find it depressing that I knew who these people were before you even named them.		2012-03-17 19:01:00

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CyberSora
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http://i1087.photobucket.com/albums/j473/JamesDNaux/0018-1.jpg
Crypton Vocaloids!

Vocal-wise the only one of Crypton's I really like is Meiko. (Hm Vocaloids - that reminds me, I must get round to drawing Iroha Nekomura sometime, that crazy kitty helmet is calling me).

Drawing-wise, those all seem high quality, although I don't really do any Manga myself. n.n		2012-03-17 19:57:00

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PygmyOwl
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I don't really do any Manga myself. n.n

speaking of this I wonder if any manga has been created? you should make some manga james with this art style it would be well received		2012-03-18 06:03:00

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Shadowcrazy
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speaking of this I wonder if any manga has been created? you should make some manga james with this art style it would be well received

n‿n I am afraid I don't choose my drawing style by whats most popular - although I can see why lots of people like doing this. I don't partly through laziness, the main style of Manga is quite specific, and I find it boring to learn and more difficult to express with. Its because although its in the cartoon genre, it focuses a lot on details and not so much on expressions, which is what I look at most in cartoony stuff. x3 So I prefer to study from realism then perhaps adapt it with a mixture of different cartoon styles. It would be fun to try out more comic-esq things... If I do fan-art of something from manga or anime, then I do it in that style though.

*aaannd back on topic*		2012-03-18 14:58:00

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PygmyOwl
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lol my bad but technically that was on topic since I meant OP should do a manga with his style lol I just quoted you since you mentioned manga2012-03-18 18:34:00

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Shadowcrazy
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Oh Shadow. Why does this always end up happening to me?

Carry on.		2012-03-18 20:25:00

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PygmyOwl
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I find it depressing that I knew who these people were before you even named them.
You should find pride in that! When I like something, I make it a point to read up all the history and sorts, I could give you a brief history of video games if I was so inclined! I quite love the Vocaloids, not just their singing, I also love the fact that a lot of their music is done by your average Joe. I really hate modern "mainstream" music, nothing comes from the heart anymore, now it's just people being paid to sing something, or paying someone to write their music, or Lady Gaga dressing in some obscene outfit and spouting random gibberish.


Vocal-wise the only one of Crypton's I really like is Meiko. (Hm Vocaloids - that reminds me, I must get round to drawing Iroha Nekomura sometime, that crazy kitty helmet is calling me).

Drawing-wise, those all seem high quality, although I don't really do any Manga myself. n.n
I love all of the Vocaloids, honestly the only ones I think don't sound very good are the english ones, but even so, when an expert uses them they sound quite excellent. As for my favorite Crypton, it has to be Miku, not just because she's the most popular, but her voice is very soothing to me, her and Rin in a duet also sounds wonderful. Kaito has to be my next favorite, he's got good sounding vocals when someone knows what their doing. And thanks, I've been drawing for as long as I can remember, as for the style, it kind of is manga, I just draw like that because its what I find the most visually pleasing, so I draw what I would want to look at.


speaking of this I wonder if any manga has been created? you should make some manga james with this art style it would be well received
There was one really crazy (not sure if anything in it was linear at all even) manga done by the guy who did the box art for them (Kei), and well, I can't really, I've tried on a few occasions to draw a full manga, I just can't seem to sit down and finish it, quite like my levels on LBP... Someone once told me I should do an anime, I would go insane drawing something frame by frame. I have some short comics called Robot Bob, though I only did three of them and doubt I'll do more, and a while back I had Larry & Brutus, which wasn't much of a comic, though I'd really like to bring them back someday...

Thanks for all the feedback everyone!		2012-03-19 01:57:00

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JamesDNaux
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You should find pride in that! When I like something, I make it a point to read up all the history and sorts, I could give you a brief history of video games if I was so inclined! I quite love the Vocaloids, not just their singing, I also love the fact that a lot of their music is done by your average Joe. I really hate modern "mainstream" music, nothing comes from the heart anymore, now it's just people being paid to sing something, or paying someone to write their music, or Lady Gaga dressing in some obscene outfit and spouting random gibberish.

True. Although, I'm not exactly sure the usual "kaiwii pop song" Vocaloids sing are considered better. Hip-pop strives on gibberish, but Japanese pop strives of cuteness.

Also, whenever I do listen to Miku, it's usually for her "darker" songs:


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7iT5BFGQ4YE&list=UUiTtAad_cPHVeij3BrvRZsw&index=138&feature=plpp_video

That ending. <3

IMO, pop songs' lyrics usually play around the idea of "I love you. Let's be happy and have fun!", whereas her darker songs are better written because the artists behind the songs focus more on the story or them of their song, and they tend to make their verses have more meaning (which can be interpreted in many ways, not just one).

But back on topic: nice drawings! Did you smear the picture, though, or did you do that on purpose? Using a piece a paper usually helps avoiding smears (yes people say this all the time, but it works).		2012-03-19 03:24:00

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CyberSora
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True. Although, I'm not exactly sure the usual "kaiwii pop song" Vocaloids sing are considered better. Hip-pop strives on gibberish, but Japanese pop strives of cuteness.

Also, whenever I do listen to Miku, it's usually for her "darker" songs:


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7iT5BFGQ4YE&list=UUiTtAad_cPHVeij3BrvRZsw&index=138&feature=plpp_video

That ending. <3

IMO, pop songs' lyrics usually play around the idea of "I love you. Let's be happy and have fun!", whereas her darker songs are better written because the artists behind the songs focus more on the story or them of their song, and they tend to make their verses have more meaning (which can be interpreted in many ways, not just one).

But back on topic: nice drawings! Did you smear the picture, though, or did you do that on purpose? Using a piece a paper usually helps avoiding smears (yes people say this all the time, but it works).

I listen to the pop, dark, jazzy, well, all of it really, my favorite song (not just Vocaloid, it's my favorite song) is Last Night, Good Night. I do tend to lean towards the more crazy, lots of stuff going on songs, and when Miku sings really fast... On the subject of kawaii-ness, I love kawaii things, the cuter the better! Seeing cute things always brings a smile to my face, and cute music has a similar effect.

I always smear to get shadows and such, as a result I usually get some light smears around the characters as well. The pictures look really light when I scan them, so I use the gamma function on my editor to darken them, and it usually makes the picture look completely off, so I have to do a bit of editing to get it to look good.

I wanted to colour these, so I started, but only got one done tonight, so... Hatsune Miku GO!
http://i1087.photobucket.com/albums/j473/JamesDNaux/Vocaloid-HatsuneMiku.jpg		2012-03-19 03:56:00

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JamesDNaux
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Miku miku miku. So much Miku everywhere. I am scared. :'3 I personally prefer her cutsy simple songs, I think thats what her voice suits best. Anyway, I agree any vocaloid can sound amazing when done by some users.

AI and Yuzuki are my favourites of the V3s thus far.
I might as well join the party and add a few of my favourite vocaloid songs...(Originals by Gumi and MEIKO.)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3AI9lZ26iUU&feature=related

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aYr7T5Z8sQI
Recently fell in love with this one:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WsGSEZy2lbI&list=LLYhrQLbU6C6Vk1UZQCacUgA&index=8&feature=plpp_video

Ack I have forgotten what I was going to reply toooo. e_e

Ohyes, I can totally understand why Manga would be visually pleasing. I fall into temptation sometimes to draw the huge limpid technicolour eyes often found in it. Also: Kaweiidesudesu		2012-03-19 22:24:00

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PygmyOwl
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WsGSEZy2lbI&list=LLYhrQLbU6C6Vk1UZQCacUgA&index=8&feature=plpp_video

Okay, I know I said I prefer her darker songs over the pop ones, but I deny it much longer: I love that song. A lot. It's one of the best songs I've heard form them (Rin and Miku), and I tend to listen to their pop songs once in a while. :blush:

On-Topic: I never liked mangoes. I prefer to read books instead because they require a good amount of imagination and attention span. Anime is probably the closest thing to Japanase entertainment that I have enjoyed (besides some of their music), but I hardly watch them anymore.		2012-03-19 23:17:00

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CyberSora
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I have a large musical pallet, I usually listen to Vocaloid music and video game soundtracks however (Grant Kirkhope and Koji Kondo are my musical heroes). Though I do love classical music, and a few older songs.

My favorite song:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6hlADpxjj0s
The Rin/Miku song I was refering to:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=seOFAe9pePw
Second favorite song:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VoPzP-MwcLI
I love choruses as well:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8111JG5qbXU


As for manga, I read some, but I do like books too, like Cyber said, they let the imagination run wild. I used to watch anime (Code Geass is my favorite) but I rarely watch anything nowadays... The Japanese culture in general interests me, as do a few other cultures, I like learning about different places, but Japan in particular I really like.

http://i1087.photobucket.com/albums/j473/JamesDNaux/CryptonVocaloids-Finished-.jpg
Crypton Vocaloids FINISHED! Suggestions on which group I should do next? I'm leaning towards Internet Co. Vocaloids...		2012-03-19 23:31:00

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JamesDNaux
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I'll always be a bookworm, but I dip into other genres too. There are some really thought provoking animes around.

o: I'd like to see you draw Gumi and co. - or AH-Software's. - although I am not keen on her V3 outfit. xD		2012-03-20 18:09:00

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PygmyOwl
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I'll always be a bookworm, but I dip into other genres too. There are some really thought provoking animes around.

o: I'd like to see you draw Gumi and co. - or AH-Software's. - although I am not keen on her V3 outfit. xD

Already working on Internet Co. Vocaloids Got Gakupo, Gumi, and Lily sketched.		2012-03-20 20:58:00

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JamesDNaux
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I like how I helped James derail this thread from critiquing his art to discussing Vocaloids. I feel accomplished.2012-03-21 00:55:00

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CyberSora
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Ohplease, now I feel like a partner-in-crime. Anyway, looking forward to seeing more artwork. n-n2012-03-21 17:57:00

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PygmyOwl
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Sadly I haven't got the other Vocaloids done, I hit the wall that I often have trouble with.

Instead I have concept art of some of my own characters that I had previously hit the wall with.
http://fc02.deviantart.net/fs71/f/2012/087/5/0/exus_experiment_by_jamesdnaux-d4u8n4c.jpg		2012-03-29 01:13:00

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JamesDNaux
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Please excuse me fellows but...
http://fc05.deviantart.net/fs71/f/2012/089/c/c/the_amazing_spider_man_by_jamesdnaux-d4ug8v0.jpg
I'd really appreciate for some constructive criticism and feedback on this one! (Nothing about the awful blank background though please, I know) I want you guys to take a good crack at me, don't be afraid of hurt feelings or some other jumbo, I'm starting commissions soon, and I want to get some better coloured images in my gallery, any criticism will be very helpful!		2012-03-30 01:30:00

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JamesDNaux
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I see that you're still a master artist.
About the Spider-Man, the coloring looks excellent, I just think that his suit and hands need a bit more detail like wrinkles and shadows if that's possible. Other than that it looks fantastic.

=^.^=		2012-03-30 05:20:00

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Unknown User

As what Sackgirlsrule said, the Spiderman drawing has great coloring, but the hands can use better adjustments. Also, the red dot between his eyes makes his head look unfinished. The Spiderman drawing is still awesome, though. The rest of your drawing are great. I really enjoyed your anime-style hand drawings. Looking forward to see you do more.2012-03-31 19:29:00

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JustinArt
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http://fc02.deviantart.net/fs70/f/2012/105/9/5/luigi__s_mansion_by_jamesdnaux-d4w9l5o.jpg
Something new saywhaaaaaat? I'm having incredible artist block right now, I've been trying to do reference sheets for my characters... But I'm still not sure how to go about it. I'm using Siena as a practice character to try and get the layout of the ref, I'd appreciate any ideas!
http://i1087.photobucket.com/albums/j473/JamesDNaux/0014-4.jpg		2012-04-14 23:13:00

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JamesDNaux
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http://i1087.photobucket.com/albums/j473/JamesDNaux/0014-4.jpg

http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_qgo5Xe8_Ho4/S85l8tkFSvI/AAAAAAAAAE0/Zbtshi-nvQM/s1600/Hinata_Hyuga___Shippuuden_by_Miharu_Hachiko.jpg

I'm ashamed to have even made the connection so quickly, or to even remember anything about this show at all.		2012-04-15 01:37:00

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CyberSora
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I'm ashamed to have even made the connection so quickly, or to even remember anything about this show at all.

Their not that similar... are they?		2012-04-15 01:46:00

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JamesDNaux
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Their not that similar... are they?

• anime style individuals
• long hair
• pale eyes
• bangs
• similar faces
• lavender

You definitely struck the 'coincidence' factor well.		2012-04-15 07:13:00

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CyberSora
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• anime style individuals - It is a common melting pot.
• long hair - I do believe my character has the longer hair.
• pale eyes - You got me there...
• bangs - It's a rather common hairstyle, I could list a few characters with it.
• similar faces - Hinata's nose is higher, actually.
• lavender -It's my second favorite colour and it suits her character.

You definitely struck the 'coincidence' factor well.

I would be lying if I said I wasn't influenced at all, there are a few similarities, but I've been working to change her design some to lessen it visually. I'm still trying to get the outfit just right...		2012-04-15 07:24:00

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JamesDNaux
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Something new saywhaaaaaat? I'm having incredible artist block right now, I've been trying to do reference sheets for my characters... But I'm still not sure how to go about it. I'm using Siena as a practice character to try and get the layout of the ref, I'd appreciate any ideas!
http://i1087.photobucket.com/albums/j473/JamesDNaux/0014-4.jpg

Pants, please.

EDIT: Wait, there's a really small skirt. Nevermind.		2012-04-15 07:33:00

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Outlaw-Jack
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Pants, please.

EDIT: Wait, there's a really small skirt. Nevermind.

*Facepalmplantdeskface* Uuh... It's not that small, really... Her coat is just long.
I seem to get the pants comment alot...		2012-04-15 07:41:00

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JamesDNaux
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I would be lying if I said I wasn't influenced at all, there are a few similarities, but I've been working to change her design some to lessen it visually. I'm still trying to get the outfit just right...

Like I said, they look similar, not accurate. Of course, when it comes to anime almost every everybody looks the same.


Pants, please.

EDIT: Wait, there's a really small skirt. Nevermind.

In what 'finest city' do you live in where the bottom of a hoodie looks like a skirt?		2012-04-15 18:54:00

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CyberSora
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It's an honest mistake. It looks more like the bottom of her shirt is poking out at first glance.

EDIT: Oh and I believe he lives in Sandy Ego, the lucky son of a gun 		2012-04-15 19:56:00

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Littlebigdude805
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Sandy Ego

Good sir, I got a chuckle out of this.		2012-04-15 23:35:00

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JamesDNaux
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It's an honest mistake. It looks more like the bottom of her shirt is poking out at first glance.

EDIT: Oh and I believe he lives in Sandy Ego, the lucky son of a gun

Thank you. A native Californian helps explain my ideaology. xD

In all honesty, if you just make the skirt a bit more obvious (maybe longer or a different color since this is currently b/w) then it wouldn't be much of a problem.		2012-04-16 01:05:00

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Outlaw-Jack
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Thank you. A native Californian helps explain my ideaology. xD

In all honesty, if you just make the skirt a bit more obvious (maybe longer or a different color since this is currently b/w) then it wouldn't be much of a problem.
Or pretend she's wearing tight tights.		2012-04-16 01:08:00

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gdn001
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Tights might explain the smiley face on the back of her knee. D'aww lewk at it 2012-04-16 01:12:00

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Littlebigdude805
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http://i1087.photobucket.com/albums/j473/JamesDNaux/SienaRefColour.jpg
I got around to colouring it.		2012-04-20 23:37:00

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JamesDNaux
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I got around to colouring it.
And I see you broke the smiley face.. 		2012-04-21 01:20:00

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sackboy7789
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Yes what's that all about?2012-04-21 03:51:00

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Littlebigdude805
Posts: 1924

Yes what's that all about?

What is what about?		2012-04-21 04:09:00

Author:
JamesDNaux
Posts: 757

Yes what's that all about?

He heard about the new God of War game, so he made the smiley look like Kratos.		2012-04-21 04:10:00

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CyberSora
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http://i1087.photobucket.com/albums/j473/JamesDNaux/KingKoopa.jpg
I was in an oldschool mood, so I picked a random Nintendo character to draw (I was listening to Mario music, so I went with Bowser). I'm very glad that my art block is gone! Though, this is is a sketch, so I may do more with it.		2012-04-24 01:52:00

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JamesDNaux
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Activity seems to have died down... And I haven't been drawing much lately. Glad to say though, that I now have another ref sheet done!
http://i1087.photobucket.com/albums/j473/JamesDNaux/MorxRefColour.jpg		2012-05-13 19:30:00

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JamesDNaux
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