Custom Mando Art

Hey guys and gals, just wanted to let everyone know... Mandos are my thing when it comes to my art. If anyone wants a sketch of their custom mandos just post a picture to draw from in this thread and I'll do what I do when I can do it. I'm also on deviantart.com as sigpro54.

Kal'ika

That's awesome, good thing to know

btw, where did you get your sn on DA from?

do me



armor is not 100% done just missing my armor parts witch im still working on
i like to see what u can come up with my armor plates will be black

Originally Posted by MarcusOrdo

That's awesome, good thing to know

btw, where did you get your sn on DA from?

Actually, my Avatar is a comic sketch that I found on google images... I liked it so I saved it... used it as my desktop background for a long time... unfortunately I cannot find anyone who knows who the original artist for this pic was... If I could I figure that out I would definately like to give them props/credit for their work.

V/R,

Kal'ika

Originally Posted by kal'ika

Are you using standard plates and westar 34's? If so I will add you to the list... I'm kinda swamped at work right now and have a few requests from Mando Mercs ahead of you... but I WILL GET TO IT! Promise! lol btw... I love your color scheme.

V/R,

Kal'ika

yeah ill have the same plates as jango and his pistol just black ^^

OK, good to go... I'll get to work on it soon... I think I have 2 ppl ahead of you... I may spend all weekend drawing tho... it's my relaxation technique.

V/R,

Kal'ika

cool art. maybe my suit will be done soon enough for you to give it a try.

I'd be happy to try!

Kal'ika

Here's the first of my "custom mandos." This is the first time I've tried digitally inking the sketch and I know it's not that great, so I'll post the hand colored version as soon as it's ready.

Kal'ika

Ok, here's the first set of custom sketching... This is a mando by the name of therealmccoy aka lucas mccoy from Mandalorian Mercs. Hope you like it, I'm still working on my style and skills so be patient with me. I've also finished a sketch of my own upcoming armor design, so I'll have it up in my WIP thread soon. The one on the right is the original, the 2 on the left are my sketches.

Kal'ika

Originally Posted by kal'ika

Actually, my Avatar is a comic sketch that I found on google images... I liked it so I saved it... used it as my desktop background for a long time... unfortunately I cannot find anyone who knows who the original artist for this pic was... If I could I figure that out I would definately like to give them props/credit for their work.

V/R,

Kal'ika

BTW, I misread your question, my screename for deviant art comes from my email address. I just came up with it after playing with a Sigpro pistol a friend of mine had the day before at the range.

Kal'ika

Are you using photoshop to render your sketches? If so, I have some advice if you'd like. Put your linework on one layer and set the layer properties to "multiply." This makes white transparent but black remains solid. Do any color layers under your linework layer. No need to magic wand and delete white space between pencil/pen lines. Much cleaner and neater. Also, you can darken up your sketch lines by adjusting the saturation and levels of your linework layers.

Hope this helps and keep up the sketching.

Yeah I'm actually using gimp 2.6, it works almost exactly the same as photoshop. I haven't tried the layering, I will definately give it a shot. Thanks for the advice, I'm always open to it and looking for it, that's actually the primary purpose for me posting my artwork online. I will try the "multiply" technique with my next sketch, I believe C1RCA is up next.

V/R,

Kal'ika

Yay! Gimp users! Those sketches look perty good there kal'ika.

Haha! Gimp rules!!! I'll never go back to photoshop!!

images are down

Thank you very much! I appreciate everyone's enthusiasm. BTW, Ordeyn, I'd love to sketch yours when it gets done, your color scheme looks awesome!

Kal'ika

Being something of an artist myself, I would love to see you sketch me and it would be an honor.

I'll be happy to, I'll be watching to see when your costume is ready!

Kal'ika

Hey guys just wanted to give an update, C1RCA's mando is done and just needs to be scanned, sorry C1RCA I'll get to it this weekend...promise. I also have a few more that I've obtained permission to sketch that will be coming up, but first... I have a group of very close friends for whom I am designing mandos, so those will probably be the next few posted following C1RCA's sketch. Until I get those done, I'll probably be putting the others on hold. Thanks for the support! Also, my own two customs for myself and the wife are still in the design phases, and I have my own WIP thread up discussing those if anyone is interested.

Kal'ika

Here's Hydra's awesomeness. Check her out on deviant user name hydraness, she's also on here as hydra.



Kal'ika

That's all I have for now guys and gals, I'll be posting a few more soon. Check out my WIP thread for updates on my custom mando projects.

Kal'ika

wow dude looks awesome thanks!

vod, you have freaking amazing skills!!! Awesome!!!

:thumbup

C1RCA I'm glad you like it, and A'den... thanks ner vod. I've got a few more projects coming up shortly... I'm still in the concept phases on most everything unfortunately due to a tight work schedule. I will have concept sketches of some of my friends' upcoming designs up soon, and I have secured permission to sketch several other mandos so those will be up sometime relatively soon. I'm going to be very busy this coming week, but I'll have a decent break afterwards, so maybe I'll get some work done.

Kal'ika

Just out of my own interests, I'm going to open it up a little more and say that I will try to sketch anyone's Star Wars characters, although I may also be open to other SciFi characters... maybe.

Kal'ika

Mind doing me??

I have a new helmet that has silver earcaps and black range finder, and new Boba style Gauntlets, if you could add those that would be great!

this is my gun. with a strap.

no prob, can do

Sweet, thanks!!

Mereel, what's your sidearm and are you left or right handed... judging by your holster position I'd assume left, but I don't like to assume. Also, fair warning... I'm kinda swamped at work right now so it may be a few days before I even get around to it.

Kal'ika

Don't feel rushed man! I can wait!

It's a DL-44 blaster, and I'm kinda ambidexterous so I use both, I have the Pistol and the Left side so I can hold the rifle in my right. So yeah, Left is fine.

When you're free, do my mando... Odran Kor...

just a quick update for everybody:
1. Mereel: rough finished, sketch inked, color inked, scan and post pending
2. Odran: rough finished, ink pending
3. Snakeeyes: processing input, rough pending.

I have been doing a lil bit of work on my own armor and on the sketches of my "clan," also have had a very busy schedule at work... lots of requals and checkrides the last 2 weeks. my apologies for the delays.

Kal

No prob just figured to share my ideas with all

Congrats Mereel, here's your custom, one of a kind mandalorian armor sketch... I accidently kept your helmet colors as pictured... but I did get the gauntlets right!

Kal'ika

Not to be left out... Odran here's your custom mando sketch.

Kal'ika

Thanks Vod!!!! Your work is wonderfull!!!!

[shakes head] amazing...absolutely amazing...

glad you like it! I've been struggling through some others for my own stuff lately... got all that done last night around 7 and just had to get it posted.

Kal'ika

WAYII!!! Thanks Kal'ika!!

No prob! Glad you liked it!

Vode, I am out of supplies for my artwork! I'll be picking up a new sketch pad and another set of pens soon...

Quick message for those who have sketches pending... due to my training schedule and the fact that I am actually working on my beskar'gam now... I am temporarily suspending all sketches. DON'T PANIC! I haven't forgotten you. I WILL be returning to my sketches once my schedule slacks off a little bit.

Kal'ika

very cool artwork man!

I was confused by your blaster at first Mereel it looked almost like a Verp Rifle at first lol

very cool artwork man!

I was confused by your blaster at first Mereel it looked almost like a Verp Rifle at first lol

Thank you very much, and yeah... his rifle does look like a verpine

nice man when i finish my armor you wouldnt mind do me too right(wich im over half way done or at least the hard parts are done)

Originally Posted by Adenn Dralshy'a

very cool artwork man!

I was confused by your blaster at first Mereel it looked almost like a Verp Rifle at first lol

Originally Posted by kal'ika

Thank you very much, and yeah... his rifle does look like a verpine

Thats what i was going for, a custom Verpine rilfe.

I kinda figured as much, that's why I drew it more Verpish (is that even a word?).

Originally Posted by kal'ika

I kinda figured as much, that's why I drew it more Verpish (is that even a word?).

if it wasnt it can be!!! ish is a wonderful suffex.

lol how true... it makes everything more interesting! BTW... check out my WIP thread, I have plates now!

All,
I wanted to give a quick update... I know I'm backordered to sometime next year (joking) on sketches, and I apologize. However, I have good news! I'll be starting back up with the sketches within the next week or so. I am also working on about seven sets of armor right now, and enduring some training setbacks at work... so my apologies for the slow speed of sketching... but it will get done. Apparently, my friends for whom I designed custom mandos are now wanting me to make their armor... so they will be receiving their armor within a few months. These people are like family to me, quite literally my clan. Since they're going mando... I guess Kal'ika is more like Kal'buir now! lol Anyhow... more updates to come, sketching will resume soon!

Kal'ika

Here is another masterpiece by myself... produced for one Mr. Snakeyes. Here ya go ner vod, hope you like it!

Kal

Also, here's one for Vencu... hope it suits you ner vod, definately need to make sure I get to see the finished model!

Kal

when you have time would you draw my mando too.



heres a close up of the chest armor



-thanks

the leds on the range finder are green sorry they are not on in that pic.

is the undersuit green or grey? weapons?

the jumpsuit is greenish grey and I don't have any weapons now but I plan on making a bowcaster.

YES! It's about time somebody did a mando with a bowcaster! lol What about gauntlets? By greenish grey do you mean... maybe sage or foilage green?

Okay, will do.

thanks

Here's your mando BAMfett! Hope you like it.

Here's a mando from over at Deviantart... she calls herself CorellianDawn

Nice drawings!

thanks rex!

It just keeps getting more and more awesome!!! GREAT work vod!!!

thanks a'den!

Originally Posted by A'den Kyramud

It just keeps getting more and more awesome!!! GREAT work vod!!!

Ditto! Keep it up kal'ika!

*picks her jaw up off the keyboard*

you're and amazingly talented artist!!! those drawing are awesome!

Thanks Ord'ika! Thank you as well Nah'ima! I merely do what I can, I plan on trying to add backgrounds and different posings soon.

Originally Posted by kal'ika

Thanks Ord'ika! Thank you as well Nah'ima! I merely do what I can, I plan on trying to add backgrounds and different posings soon.

OH HECK YES! Dude, that would be sooooo cool!

thanks these are really cool

Hey guys, here's a sketch I did for a friend of mine... she goes by Isabet Reau. Her mando's really quite cool. This is a special sketch because it's the first one I attempted a background on. Hope you like it!

Kal

Background looks really nice. Good job Kal. Your skill is still amazing! When I finish my Mando, do you think you would have time to do mine? Keep it up vod!

assuming I'm still stateside and not over in the sandbox... of course!

You getting shipped out sometime soon?

not to my knowledge... still in training... however in my particular career field, we've been known to get orders within days of completion of tech school. I still have to go to SERE too so... it'll be a while probably.

Here's one I did for myself... still trying to learn the art of backgrounds... unfortunately on this one I think I did a little too well with my mando's concealment! lol, he blends in quite well... maybe better color selection next time.

Here's a sketch I did just for the fun of it... It's my squad, Direcat Squad. The entire squad is based on people that are very close friends of mine, and everyone is specialized. Chris is the pilot, Jayce is our "acquisitions" guy, Snips is the martial arts expert, Lexi's our slicer, Fi's the Medic, I'm the leader/Forward Air Controller, and Shannyn is our squad psycho and explosives afficionado.

SWEET!!! way to go vod!!! this is awesome!!!

Thanks A'den, unfortunately... I'm out of mandos to draw! [scary music plays] Until someone else makes a request... I guess I'm going to be doing a whole lot of building work on my beskar'gam.

...not really a bad thing!

lol i guess not... bad for my bank account tho! lol

Ok... if you REALLY want something to do...

Do you work to verbal descriptions? my Mando isnt officially finished yet, but quite simple to draw. its effectively plain white armour with red blood streaks splattered on it, black jumpsuit. If you're familiar with shin pads, im using them as gauntlets at the moment. they have the same bloody pattern.

This would really help, because i can use your designs as my designs, as long as thats ok with you *begging face*

Thanks in advance,
Pacx

Oh absolutely... Venku's sketch was a scripted sketch. I just need u to PM me a detailed explanation of what you think you want... I can work with it from there. I also need to know what kinda kit you plan on carryin' too. i.e. weapons, packs, belts, bandoliers, pouches, etc... I can of course use any kind of pieces you want, and if you can suggest a background, I can TRY to add it in, just now learning how to do that without compromising quality tho.

Kal

PM sent. ;-)

Good luck with it, hope I'm not straining you too much.

just checked it, PM'd u back, no strain at all... love doin this stuff, especially if it helps a vod with their build.

Kal

Ahh awesome. Can't wait to see the finished product!

yeah no prob... kinda busy at work but I'll definately get to it shortly.

Kal

Kal! ORI'KANDOSII! Vod, you are amazing! Good work.

Sounds Sweet Ner vod!! Can't wait to see it.

Sounds very cool. I'm very interested to see how it will go. Your skills are amazing!

Alright, I have a request, could you do a drawing of my latest set of gear. I'll PM you my preliminary sketches and a description.

A'den no problem ner vod... u've helped me out so much on my armor I can't think of anything better to do! I got your PM... very detailed, which I like because it helps more than u know. I'll be happy to work that up for u, it'll be #2 in my cue and I'm doing the other one tonight so, I'll get that done for u ASAP! BTW... after this coming monday I'll be unavailable for a few days... big qualification test coming up on wednesday, last academic test before I'm fully qualled! Once that's over... I'll be back to work in force. Also, A'den I'm posting another update on my WIP thread if u want to check that out and give some tips.

Kal

Okay Pacx's sketch is done... I'll post it up tomorrow afternoon. A'den ur's is next up in que and I'll have it ready before too much longer.

Kal