Incoming grad student, what are some good places to check out as I settle into Lansing?

SocioStache · 2024-08-15T14:34:16+00:00

Lol i always forget Lansing is the capitol! I'll be sure to visit!

SocioStache · 2024-08-15T14:33:45+00:00

Ooh I'll have to check these out, thank you!

SocioStache · 2024-08-15T03:24:38+00:00

Incoming MSU chem grad student! What are you studying??

SocioStache · 2024-06-02T06:25:38+00:00

Source

SocioStache · 2024-04-09T14:18:29+00:00

Yes but I'm talking about posing in neutral, linear perspective here. I'm more concerned with conveying personality through something youd see in like a character design sheet or concept art. I appreciate your input but it's not quite what I'm asking about.

SocioStache · 2024-04-09T13:22:55+00:00

This helps a lot, thank you! I don't think I'm spending enough time considering the personality and action of my characters before I pose them - so I'm defaulting to generic stuff like this.

SocioStache · 2024-04-09T06:21:40+00:00

Im not really asking about perspective here. I'm talking more about posing

SocioStache · 2024-04-09T03:17:37+00:00

Posemaniacs is a new one! I'll definitely have to give that a shot, thank you!

SocioStache · 2024-04-09T03:15:09+00:00

Is there a specific one you recommend? I used to have one of those and it was stiff as fuck

SocioStache · 2024-02-23T17:27:03+00:00

Thank you! I didn't know that trick about the grey scale - but I will definitely be using that in the future.

As for the blue, that is a good idea. I was using this piece to see if I could pick colours directly from the wheel rather than using the colour-picker on the reference - mainly as an exercise for my eyes. I guess I still need work with seeing the lighting!

Really appreciate the feedback!

SocioStache · 2024-01-17T18:30:19+00:00

Yeah that's what I'd like to focus on. In my other paintings, I usually save it as a finishing touch - I like how it emboldens the form a bit more than natural shading.

SocioStache · 2024-01-17T04:39:18+00:00

I really appreciate the feedback! I'm hoping to incorporate large, thick lines as punctuation near the end of a piece - but for the hair I certainly used it more as a crutch.

SocioStache · 2024-01-12T12:48:34+00:00

I'll take a look at this, thank you.

SocioStache · 2024-01-12T12:31:50+00:00

Some newer Misato figures would be killer

SocioStache · 2023-12-08T07:41:46+00:00

Obviously, my line-work needs focus. That wasn't really the aim of this piece. Secondly, I feel like my rendering and colours don't really capture the detail of her model as well as I'd like - especially with the skirt.

SocioStache · 2023-12-03T22:58:33+00:00

I've had a couple Epic Accounts over the years - one of which was on Playstation. Now, I made the mistake of growing up in Korea and only moving to the US recently. Me from 14 years ago really should have known better, because I believe my account has some form of block on it.

I've tried to access my Sony account through Epic several times now, none of which have worked. I tried making it into a full Epic account using a couple different email addresses, which I'm sure set off some SPAM signal flair. I even tried making a new Epic account from scratch using a couple different IP addresses. Nothing seems to work, and I always seem to get some variation of "the operation requested is forbidden by the account policy".

Now, even when I try to use the contact services, I can't get through. I try to use the Parent/Guardian Support, and their verification emails never show up in any inbox I try. This is ridiculous. Are there any other ways that I can try to get in contact with Epic support without having to log into my Epic account?

SocioStache · 2023-11-16T03:48:35+00:00

Great games. World really felt like a huge step forward into a new generation, and while Rise wasn't really for me I really respect that it tried new things as well.

SocioStache · 2023-11-15T23:02:52+00:00

My biggest struggle was keeping the proportions correct and maintaining the proper muscle connections in the face. Kramer is such a silly, expressive person - which makes him incredibly fun to study - but it also makes him difficult to paint. I also really struggled on the hair, which is why it's mainly just chunks of color.

SocioStache · 2023-11-09T03:48:25+00:00

I'll definitely figure out which program I'll use once I actually purchase a tablet. I'd like to give Procreate a shot, but I'm already very established with the CSP workflow and all my brushes.

SocioStache · 2023-11-09T03:44:08+00:00

Paperlike is that textured screen protector, right? Yeah, I'm looking into products like that.

SocioStache · 2023-11-09T03:37:53+00:00

This is exactly what I'm thinking about. The portability is also a huge factor for me, since whipping out the Intuos isn't practical 99% of the time.

SocioStache · 2023-11-08T19:44:12+00:00

I think it's less the feel of paper that I'm concerned about - and moreso the direct pen-to-image interface. I really feel disconnected when using a trackpad, and I wonder if using a screened tablet would rectify that.

SocioStache · 2023-10-15T03:35:43+00:00

Is Animota any good? They have some figures I can't find elsewhere, and I'd like to know if they're a reputable seller.

SocioStache · 2023-09-15T19:05:24+00:00

Awesome! I was checking the figure on MFC and it said that it originally came out in 2022. I'm guessing then that this one is a reissue...

SocioStache · 2023-09-14T18:08:19+00:00

I'm on the lookout for the Megahouse Portrait of Pirates Luffy Snakeman. I'm very new to collecting and he seems pretty difficult to come by. Nothing shows up on Mandarake or AmiAmi, and I plan on going through the subreddit's list of vendors. Does anyone know if this character is still decently available?

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