Custom Mando Art

Okay here's my sketch tutorial (which is also Levi's custom) as promised. it is a 5 step process.

Step 1: draw a wire frame for posing and as a representation of bone structure. remember the rules of proportionality here. from centermass to fingertip is always half the total height. males are always a 50/50 split. %50 above the waist, %50 below the waist. Females are a 40/60 split.

Step 2: draw anatomy- add musculature and body mass where needed and as appropriate. this is the point where u need to make sure that u have everything even and proportional. Also, this is where u add any gender specific anatomic structure.

Step 3: draw add ons- draw on anything extra at this point. Armor, helmets, weapons, kit, any accessories u may want to add at this point and anything in close proximity to the subject.

Step 4: line it out- using a black felt tip pen/marker, trace ur existing pencil sketch, tracing only the essential lines to cover what u need. then, take a big eraser to the whole sketch to make a clean picture. This step can also be accomplished in Photoshop or Gimp.

Step 5: add in any background u may choose, and color ur picture using quality fine tip coloring pens or one of the afforementioned photo editing software systems.

Oh... I forgot a crucial step!

Step 6: Share your art! Don't keep it to urself... that's just rude! Show people ur talent and let others enjoy ur work.

Congrats, u now have a successful mando sketch.

Kal

And like i say, There should always be at least one dead thing in every sketch :lol: joking but it always looks cool with something that your mando killed laying there dead :lol:
 
Thanks vod! I do my best... still learning backgrounds and such. Waiting on A FEW CERTAIN VODE to finish up their armor for sketches... lol jk jk. Seriously tho, working on a MAJOR project... a sketch including ALL of my favorite mandos... from boba, to customs who r finished to customs who are not but have good reference sketches. All my favs, in one big picture! Here's a list of ones that will be in the sketch... if it's starred then I'm waiting on them to finish their armor.

1. Kal
2. Fi
3. Jayce
4. Snips
5. Lexi
6. Shannyn
7. Chris
8. Boba Fett
9. Novall Talon
10. Novall's Gal
11. Hydra's Lizean
12. Hydra's Snow Mando
13. Mereel's Upgraded
14. Jax Achilles
15. Shado
16. Isabet Reau
17. C1RCA
18. Lucas McCoy
20. Ordeyn *
21. A'den Kyramud's Custom 1
22. A'den's Custom 2

and many more that I need to look up again.

I'll also post a collage of all the ones I intend to use, because there are some who's names I do not know... This will give anyone who doesn't want their mando used the chance to decline.

Thanks Vode!

Kal

Hey how about adding another vod to that list. :lol: kidding you do have to if you dont want to, im not even finished :lol:

cant wait to see this when its done btw :D
 
Great work Kal! Hey I sent you a PM with a request for my custom to be drawn. Its got all the info in there. Keep it up ner'vod! :D
 
@Levi: and I quote myself "and many more..." the list is by no means comprehensive, just the ones I remembered at the moment... I'll be adding more shortly. I mostly want to wait to see what mods ppl make before I use concept sketches. I too love seeing dead things laying in the background... makes the mando seem more... vicious. That project is also still on hold unfortunately due to a sudden surge in requests and my work on my own beskar'gam, as well as... I'll be starting my wife's shortly, and ... I have 5 additional to build from there.

@Nevu: Wilco, just need a lil time to do it... work is taking up a lot of my time right now, RW issues to deal with unfortunately. I WILL get it done shortly tho, promise. I have read ur PM, and checked the forum, I'll start working on it soon, and it's not too much work. I will be PM'ing u back to get some more specific info later tho.

Kal
 
***! (acting like a 12-year old girl is annoying but fun!) LIEK WHATEVA INNIT!

anyway.... i LOVE the tutorial!! I'm gonna try it, and base my sketch on your work of art you did for me.

Pacx
 
got it... if u want to talk crazy code, I can do milspeak... in mando'a! lol As for my artwork, will start back up this weekend I think. I need a few days off.

@ Pacx: kandosii ner vod! That's what it's for... hope it helps!

Kal
 
Great! Thanks Kal. Yea just shoot me a PM if ya need more info. O and I forgot to add, the shoulder are kinda weird. They are pretty much what Kra'yam gave me to use along with the tracker picture. Its in that picture. Lol sorry forgot that and figured I might as well tell ya know.

Dont worry about how soon you get it done. I understand you needing a break and everything from work and the real world. i've got some realy worl issues too.
 
he he... if only... but then how would I afford my kit? lol barely affording it now. Anyhow... will be working hard on my bucket and gaunts tomorrow, may even start Fi's if mine turns out okay. Anyhow... I'll get to work on those sketches for u guys shortly.

Kal
 
Okay... Here's short update:
1. Work is starting to slow down, so I'll have a little more time to work on my suit/sketches. Got my new assignment... We'll be moving to Oklahoma by the end of the year. got my new callsign too... I am now named "Waco."

2. I have Nevu's sketch done... I don't like it all that much, didn't turn out how I want it so I may redo it, but for now it's done. Will be starting Mereel's redraw shortly, but first... I have to do a Darth Talon request from one of my vode here in my squadron. Anybody know how to draw a pin up? lol

That's about it.

Kal
 
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