[Visual] JAP's 100 Themes Art Challenge

garygill · January 02, 2015, 09:07:14 PM

Thanks, you two! I intend to finish this, no matter how long it takes. I only have 7 pieces to go until I've completed the challenge, so I'm almost there. =)

Sophist · January 02, 2015, 10:34:55 PM

God those are beautiful, where have you been? ;__;

Sophist · January 02, 2015, 10:35:20 PM

Irock · January 02, 2015, 10:36:51 PM

Incredible work.

garygill · January 02, 2015, 10:43:24 PM

@Sophist - Busy with life, I suppose! Nice to see you're still here. =)

@irock - <3

haloOfTheSun · January 02, 2015, 10:46:38 PM

Amazing

Karo Rushe · January 02, 2015, 11:16:16 PM

There's a recurring theme on your pieces . . . and I like that. :> Amazing work and good to see you again Garygill

garygill · January 02, 2015, 11:19:47 PM

Quote from: Karo Rushe on January 02, 2015, 11:16:16 PM
There's a recurring theme on your pieces . . . and I like that. :> Amazing work and good to see you again Garygill

Nice to see you too! What is the recurring theme, as you see it?

Acolyte · January 03, 2015, 02:17:26 AM

I wish I could paint like you. ;~;

garygill · January 03, 2015, 02:25:40 AM

Thanks, Acolyte. One thing that is nice about the fact that I've been doing this slowly over 7 years is that you can actually go back and see how terrible I used to be. Honestly, seeing some of the old pieces I submitted to this challenge is almost embarrassing.

I hope in another 7 years, the art I'm doing now will look terrible in comparison to the art I'll be doing then. Getting good at painting takes a lot of time and patience, but I believe it's something anyone can do if they're willing to put in the dedication.

Karo Rushe · January 03, 2015, 05:12:44 AM

Quote from: garygill on January 02, 2015, 11:19:47 PM
Quote from: Karo Rushe on January 02, 2015, 11:16:16 PM
There's a recurring theme on your pieces . . . and I like that. :> Amazing work and good to see you again Garygill

Nice to see you too! What is the recurring theme, as you see it?

The use of a Fantasy settings, as a sort of 'backstory' on your pieces. The use of Personifying Animals in the setting in some of them, and the cute White Bear/Polar Bear (?) character appearing in most of them. And the Human characteristic each has gives life to it. I simply like it.

garygill · January 03, 2015, 05:26:58 AM

Ah, I see! I love your analysis, thank you! =)

yuyu! · January 03, 2015, 08:59:39 PM

Oh, wow...those are breath-taking!

My favorite is "Understanding" and...whoa! Is there a guy watching them from the trees?! Just noticed that! o_o

I've seen your name and artwork around a lot, so it's nice to finally meet you! B)

garygill · January 03, 2015, 10:00:54 PM

Hi Yuyu! You're the first person to notice the guy hiding in the trees without me pointing it out, congrats!

It's nice to meet you too. =)

garygill · February 27, 2016, 03:34:59 PM

Won't give up till I finish this challenge! I've been busy with a full time job and various side projects, but I believe some of the stuff I've done over the past year fit in with some of the themes. Hope you like it!

Introduction:

https://www.youtube.com/embed/4SXpgeLBoRo

Awake:

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/31091118/BigHexAwakens.jpg

Will:

http://www.alvinhew.com/img/orig/holyknight.jpg

Lost:

http://www.alvinhew.com/img/orig/castlestairs.jpg

&&&&&&&&&&&&& · February 27, 2016, 08:13:30 PM

Lions and bears who my.
It's so cute. ( -w-)

garygill · February 28, 2016, 03:41:11 AM

Thanks so much Boe!

Irock · February 28, 2016, 04:03:41 AM

Ahh, you're still doing this!

They're all good, but I think Castle Stairs might be my favorite. You did a really good job at making the scene feel like a real place.

garygill · February 28, 2016, 02:08:16 PM

Hmmm, cool. That is useful information for me because it helps me know where I'm succeeding as far as conveying the intended message or feeling. Thanks, man!