My Artwork(Shrimp)

Shrimp

Hey,

Instead of posting a new thread every time I want to show a new piece by myself, I will post them here.

I did a sketch of Malcolm X today, didn't take very long, enjoy..

http://www.deviantart.com/deviation/19289492/

Thank You!

And check back soon for more updates.

FX Meister

He looks retarded. Keep practising.

Djddd1

Be nice!

Shrimp

FX Meister wrote:

He looks retarded. Keep practising.

He looks retarded? are you been serious, if so, your response is childish, and so ignorant.

Humpty D

You are very good at drawing, but why make him look like he has Downs Syndrome? I'm being serious, before people start having a go at me - I agree with FX Meister, but I'm being a bit more tactful with my wording.

Shrimp

Alright fair enough, you may think his face is slightly disfigured, but to be honest, i think all of his face is fine bar the Mouth, the reason the mouth loks like that, is because the picture i drew from was extreamly small, it was about 1 inch X 1 inch, so it was hard to make it out, also, he was shouting in the picture, so that would explain why is mouth is in an unusal position.

finally, you said: "why make him look like he has Downs Syndrome?"

That is not tactful at all, you are approaching your critisim in a immature way, if you knew the slightest bit about art, you wouldn't say that.

From now on can people comment in a more respecful way, and for those who have difficulty in recognizing what sounds stupid and what doesn't.. it helps if you say it aloud before typing it. Good luck with that,

Thanks for your insightful thoughts.

Humpty D

Shrimp wrote:

finally, you said: "why make him look like he has Downs Syndrome?"

That is not tactful at all, you are approaching your critisim in a immature way, if you knew the slightest bit about art, you wouldn't say that.

So I need to "know" about art to have an opinion on it? I said it was good - you're very talented, but he does look mentally handicapped. That's MY opinion.

cecilwinthorpe

I have to agree wuth fx meister too. He does look a bit funny and dont you dare accuse me of being immature or insulting to people with special needs. If you put up pics for people to comment on then you need to be willing to take good and bad criticism on them

Gordon

The mouth looks really weird. It's like something from the video to "Pop music" where moving mouths are stitched onto photographs of famous people. It seems to be drawn the other way round, ie - as if you are drawing Malcolm X's right profile with his left profile's mouth.

Keep em coming though, you seem to have talent for drawing, it's just a shame you rushed this first picture.

Oh and Shrimp, you have been extremely condescending in some of your posts on Photoshoppage in the past, and quite unhelpful in many cases. I would imagine, though, that you thought that you were being helpful as I imagine the previous posters are maybe thinking this too.

Shrimp

Humpty D wrote:

So I need to "know" about art to have an opinion on it? I said it was good - you're very talented, but he does look mentally handicapped. That's MY opinion.

Ok, fair enough I was nit-picking on your comment, I take it into account, and yeah, I do agree it looks off a bit, but ah well, it's in my scraps. By "know" I meant, it would help if you used art terms, as that way I will know what you mean, and understand what you mean better.

Just talking about nit-picking.. you said he looks mentally handicapped.. if it is a physical feature that is wrong, as it would most likely be in a drawing, wouldn't that not be physicaly handicapped? Nevermind..

cecilwinthorpe wrote:

I have to agree wuth fx meister too. He does look a bit funny and dont you dare accuse me of being immature or insulting to people with special needs. If you put up pics for people to comment on then you need to be willing to take good and bad criticism on them

Yeah, of course I am willing to recieve both + and - comments, but it's how it is phrased as I have said already. Dont worry though.

by the way, thank you for the add to the friends list, I've added you too.

Gordon wrote:

Keep em coming though, you seem to have talent for drawing, it's just a shame you rushed this first picture.

Yeah I did rush it, and thats why it is in my scraps.

Gordon wrote:

Oh and Shrimp, you have been extremely condescending in some of your posts on Photoshoppage in the past, and quite unhelpful in many cases. I would imagine, though, that you thought that you were being helpful as I imagine the previous posters are maybe thinking this too.

I did know i came across that way, sorry. Didn't have that in mind when I did reply to the posts.

Anyway guys, thanks for your comments, and sorry if I came across as been a agressive, thanks agian though.

I'll be posting some more photos in the next hour, so check back.

I think thats everything covered, till my next post, bye.

Shrimp

http://www.deviantart.com/deviation/19333707/
-- This was taken yesterday evening, as the beauitful day was taking a break until the morning.

Enjoy..

Humpty D

Shrimp wrote:

http://www.deviantart.com/deviation/19333707/
-- This was taken yesterday evening, as the beauitful day was taking a break until the morning.

Enjoy..

Quality. Where was it taken?

Shrimp

In an estate near to my own. In the rathfarnham area.

It was drawing towards 10pm, the sun was massive (not the biggest I've seen it, but still big) It was setting very low in the sky, I know that that doesn't sound right, but it was taking ages for it to set. As what happens in the summer.

From my area, as I am higher up, I can see as far as ballymun flats, or whats left of them, and beyond, I'm pretty sure you can see the mourne mountains on a clear day.. or what ever mountain range is just above the northern half of dublin. From where I was when I took the photo, it was the estate in the foreground, then middle ground (this was a few shades lighter) more estates (lighter again) and in the very far distance (it was getting so light that you could bearly make out some of the buildings as the suns bright rays during twilight create a mask over the surrounding area.

Also on another note, I'm not sure if it's just the way i viewed the image, but if you look closely you can see a jet-stream just to the right of the tree on the left of the picture. in between the two trees. It's hard to make out, but that was a planes jet-stream, that and the clouds (been very long, and high up) give the feeling, of distance, and slowness, it was a very peaceful sunset, the suns colours seem to be warmest towards the night. not feel, but look the hottest.

glad you liked.

Agent Smith

http://www.deviantart.com/deviation/19333707/


now thats art...


shrimp, your an annoying poster sometimes, ( like myself ) but thats a class picture

JackKelly

Class photo. What camera you using?

Shrimp

Cheers Smith

I'm using a Samsung DigiMax 202.

2.0 MegePixel
2X Digital Zoom

http://www.livingroom.org.au/photolog/reviews/samsung/samsung_digimax_202.php

I'm upgrading to this:

http://www.pixmania.com/ie/uk/32937/art/hp/photosmart-945.html

FX Meister

Shrimp wrote:

He looks retarded? are you been serious, if so, your response is childish, and so ignorant.

Why am I childish, because I think he looks physically handcapped? Would you prefer if I told you it was a very bad sketch, no sense of proportion what so ever and the mough/chin/neck area is the worst. I've seen better from a ten year old.

Shrimp

I expect an artists critique not a bash at it.

Shrimp

If you must know.. the picture I drew my one from is from this book cover.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/exec/obidos/ASIN/0345350685/qid=1118708015/sr=1-8/ref=sr_1_11_8/202-3194034-1594267

Click the book cover to enlarge.

The picture in the middle, the B&W one is the one i drew, as u can see it's not the clearest one.

r@t

hey dude im a artist- you sketches are ok, the proportions are way off in some though. and your shading is to smooth (a common problem associated with "rubbing of the finger") but ther not too bad. i suggest that when your drawing a face to draw a line going through the eyes at the start. then draw a vertical line through this line in the center of the face (this depends on the angle of the pose) note the most important thing here is- no matter what angle the face is at the second line will run 90 degrees to the first- no matter what, your features will be in more accurate places if you follow this. also you should measure features relative to surrounding areas using your pencil
as you go.
some other notes on feature position:
this is a rough guide not a exact measurement (every face is slightly different)
in a front on view-
1. face width 5 eyes. the space between the eyes and on either side is roughly an eye.
2. the edge of the nostrils falls directly under the tear ducts.
3. the cornor edges of the mouth fall half way through the eyes.
4. the eyes are almost exactly centre(vertically)on the face.


well i cant be bothered to type any more, so good luck with what ive said.

oh by the way my stuffs at www.rat-tsang.deviantart.com

Shrimp

Thats r@t, yeah i'd agree the pictures in my gallery are just things i did to pass time.

But yeah, I do have a good bit of body studies.. etc..

Thanks again,

r@t

np man- if you ever need do know anything aboiut art just ask.
good luck

Shrimp

cheers..

Shrimp

http://www.deviantart.com/deviation/19456962/
-- The wreckage of a would be accident.

http://www.deviantart.com/deviation/19457293/
-- A photo from the bridge in "A Bridge Over Water".

http://www.deviantart.com/deviation/19457143/
-- Bridge which is part of the M50 motorway, near my house.

http://www.deviantart.com/deviation/19456864/
-- Skyline of Dublin Skyline..


Enjoy..

Shrimp

*Bump.. There will be new pics in about an hour.

Shrimp

http://www.deviantart.com/deviation/19681705/
-- Lilac Sunset.

http://www.deviantart.com/deviation/19681822/
-- This sunset was taken the same day as 'Lilac Ripple', just much different lighting.

http://www.deviantart.com/deviation/19681886/
--Rise and Shine.

Enjoy..

shelly04

oh my god! thats brill!!
excellent work shrimp!!
keep it up!!

Djddd1

You seem to like that house! Nice!

Shrimp

cool thanks, The reason that house is in a good few shots is because at time time fo the evening when the sun is nicest, it is usually behind, or near that house, so thats why it is there.. that is when I take my photos from my house.

Shrimp

I have not posted an update here recently as I was in the process of getting a new camera. I've now got a Canon G6, quite an upgrade from the non-versatile, but surprisingly powerful Samsung Digimax 202.

Enough about the camera, here's in action:

http://www.deviantart.com/deviation/20381374/
-- Taken as a tram past in the dead of night. They can go extreamly fast. This picture to me looks like beams of lightning, the blue against the pitch black gives it a strong electrical look.

http://www.deviantart.com/deviation/20381021/
-- Taken in an underground carpark, deep below the surface, late one night. This barren 'landscape' gives a real feeling, of unease and uncertainty. As every floor looks the same, one feels lost and alone.

http://www.deviantart.com/deviation/20381274/
-- Dead End........ No way forward, only backwards.

http://www.deviantart.com/deviation/20380913/
-- This was taken on a tram bridge. The subject is lost and disorientated, confused about what he is doing here.

http://www.deviantart.com/deviation/20381066/
-- The strenght of the sky is intimidating. The rays of light shine down like supports for the heavy sky.

Thank you for looking at the picture, and enjoy..

mike65

Shrimp wrote:

http://www.deviantart.com/deviation/20381374/
-- Taken as a tram past in the dead of night. They can go extreamly fast. This picture to me looks like beams of lightning, the blue against the pitch black gives it a strong electrical look.

I like, that would make a good basis for a CD cover!

Mike.

Shrimp

never thought of that. But remember y'all .... ©

Shrimp

Quite a contrast between these two...

http://www.deviantart.com/deviation/20410316/
-- This alley had such a horrible smell, I walked half way down, and had to turn around, it was that bad.

http://www.deviantart.com/deviation/20410305/
-- This is a lock on the grand canal, I took it from a bridge, looking down on the flow of water.

enjoy..

LundiMardi

Excellent stuff, the new camera is an obvious plus, i like the first one of the underground car park.

Shrimp

Thank you very much LundiMardi. I hope your new camera is a plus for you.

http://www.deviantart.com/deviation/20489859/
-- This was taken near the top of a sand dune, behind it that grass is the sea. This was a nice little corner of the beach which was undisturbed, and relaxing.

http://www.deviantart.com/deviation/20489799/
-- This was taken on the way back from a very sunny day at the beach.

enjoy..

JackKelly

so what would one use to put a border aroung photos?

Shrimp

Here's what you would do. (Presuming you have some sort of editing software, NOT MSPaint though)

1.) Get your pic (100pixels X 100pixels)

2.) Make a box two pixels more on both sides (102pixels X 102pixels)

3.) Now centre the original image (100pixels X 100pixels) over the box (102pixels X 102pixels) you made.

Now when you have your image with the black 1pixel frame around it, then you can make the canvas size bigger, I make it 100pixels bigger on both width and height. Make the canvas colour white, or oppisite to the colour of the one pixel border.

Here are typical matching colours.

If it is a dark picture, some times it is best to use a black frame, with a white border.

If it is a bright picture, it is better to use a white frame, with a black border.

Hope that helped.

Shrimp

*Bump..

solas

great stuff shrimp, photography is ace.

Shrimp

Thanks...

Shrimp

http://www.deviantart.com/deviation/20798849/
-- This is the cities main television mast. Taken from a bus as we drove past.

http://www.deviantart.com/deviation/20798820/
-- You said you would be there...

http://www.deviantart.com/deviation/20798702/
-- Taken in the city-centre in the middle of the road, as a man walks across up ahead. The sun is setting, and the night is just starting.

http://www.deviantart.com/deviation/20798666/
-- Taken by the harbour, this is a run-down storage house, which has now become dirty and left to waste.

http://www.deviantart.com/deviation/20798648/
-- Taken at a harbour, on a cloudy, but sunny day.

Enjoy.. Feel Free To Comment.

Shrimp

Shrimp wrote:

Feel Free To Comment.

:rolleyes:

Alun

http://www.deviantart.com/deviation/20798820/
-- You said you would be there...

Is it just me or is this grossly out-of-focus?

Shrimp

Thats the idea....

captain P

your photos are really great. i love the ones taken in the car park and the run down storage house especially. also, you take great sky pictures!!! any tips?

Alun

Shrimp wrote:

Thats the idea....

Ok then, but why? Am I just being a bit of a philistine, or what? Soft focus I can understand, motion blurring is Ok in certain situations, deliberately putting backgrounds out of focus using a short DOF I can understand, but putting the whole picture out of focus? Sorry, but I just don't "get it"

Shrimp

captain P wrote:

your photos are really great. i love the ones taken in the car park and the run down storage house especially. also, you take great sky pictures!!! any tips?

I'm flattered that you are asking me for tips. Well considering I've only been taking photos about 5 months, all I can say is. Take multiple pictures of the subject, that way you can pic (pardon the pun) and choose your favorite from the group.

When you're talking a photo, take your time. Look at the subject, try and find interesting aspects of it and develop it. Photography (Art In General), is a very broad area. You can take a photo of anything, or everything.

If you are more interested in landscape/scenery shots, try getting a better camera. One with a wider lens. Look on google for some tutorials too.

Have fun with photography, dont get annoyed if what you are trying to take doesn't turn out right. It's a leisurely activity, so enjoy it.

Alun wrote:

Ok then, but why? Am I just being a bit of a philistine, or what? Soft focus I can understand, motion blurring is Ok in certain situations, deliberately putting backgrounds out of focus using a short DOF I can understand, but putting the whole picture out of focus? Sorry, but I just don't "get it"

This thing I did was a first for me, I was just trying to recreate something I seen on an advert. It was meant to be more of a graphic design picture rather than a photo. Hence the Lines, and font. I would never put font in my pictures normally.

captain P

thanks Shrimp!!! again, your photos rock!

Shrimp

I hope I was helpful, and I'm glad you like my photos.

red_bairn

Yeah your photos are quite impressive! I would like to work a bit more with photography. But it is only a hobby and i dont want to get too boggled down with it all. Nice pics. Can you make prints and post em out to me? :rolleyes:
HA!

Shrimp

Hey, Well, i've only been doing photography bout 5 months, and I wonldn't say i get bogged down in it.

As a matter of fact, i can make prints and can post them to you. But as usual, I'll have to charge, only a small amount, considering, your getting something u like.

Pm ur details and requirement.. i'll be more then happy to do so.