The Escapist Creativity Thread

[Lord_Of_Plum]

While I've posted my short stories elsewhere in the forums, I have not yet tired of showing them off, in an attempt to get some criticism on them.

Here's what passes as my best work so far:

Spoiler: The New Challenge

The New Challenge

Wow, I really liked this. I demand more.

 

[chronobreak]

Does basic use of photoshop count as art?

Because if so look no further than my avatar for all my creative prowess.

I have written a short story based on something that happened to me not so long ago, just for the sake of getting it off my chest, even if it was just disclosed to a Word document. So you'll have to excuse me if I deem it a bit too personal/emo sounding to post on here.

Put it up. Come on man, this is what I wanted to encourage. No limitations, no discouraging remarks, just "fair and balanced" criticism. Ideas, input, thought.

 

[Anarchemitis]

Recent work, homage to artist Jake Parker.

Somewhat newish, excerpt frame from WWII movie.

Cool train I did. General Electric GP-7 Done in TF2 Blu colour palette.

Pig mech. Also homage to Jake Parker.

Shirrrrrts.

Picture I made in Photoshop to conceptualize an Indie game idea "You, Inc.".

Really old work. Not unlike the Steambike skitterer and the PigMech.

 

[chronobreak]

I like "I hate pink", mad funny.

 

[Alex_P]

Well, this one time I created a very esoteric cat macro [http://img135.imageshack.us/img135/706/ditvcat1yn4.jpg] about an indie pen-and-paper roleplaying game [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dogs_in_the_Vineyard]. It's totally deep and meaningful if you're familiar with the reference, and stupid and lame otherwise. (Totally authentic audience quote: "The idea that he's judging my sinners actually resonates with me in ways that I could not have predicted. Scary, unsettling ways.")

-- Alex

 

[Ultrajoe]

Is that a 'More than your average Joe' shirt i see?

Aw, shucks. Y'all send little ol' me into a blush!

Pig-Mech is also awesome.

 

[meatloaf231]

Well, I suppose I can throw my drawings up here yet again. I really need to find some of my other stuff and scan it in, but that's for later when It's not two in the morning.

Spoiler: Here's this thing

Spoiler: And then there's a naga

Spoiler: Also, there's a bog beast

Spoiler: I don't really know what went through my head when I drew this

 

[DuncanRR]

Here's my DeviantArt profile, although most of what I threw up there is a bunch of concept stuff and half-assed doodles.

http://dtrr.deviantart.com/

I'll be updating it with better work from time to time, when I actually have time.

EDIT: If you wanna taste of what my quality stuff is like, look no further than my avatar. I'll post it on my DA profile once I can get a digital scan of the body and background as well.

 

[SAccharing10]

Well, I suppose I can throw my drawings up here yet again. I really need to find some of my other stuff and scan it in, but that's for later when It's not two in the morning.

Spoiler: Here's this thing

Spoiler: And then there's a naga

Spoiler: Also, there's a bog beast

Spoiler: I don't really know what went through my head when I drew this

The Bog Beast looks like Elmo after he really let himself go.

 

[wewontdie11]

Does basic use of photoshop count as art?

Because if so look no further than my avatar for all my creative prowess.

I have written a short story based on something that happened to me not so long ago, just for the sake of getting it off my chest, even if it was just disclosed to a Word document. So you'll have to excuse me if I deem it a bit too personal/emo sounding to post on here.

Put it up. Come on man, this is what I wanted to encourage. No limitations, no discouraging remarks, just "fair and balanced" criticism. Ideas, input, thought.

Well I've just critiqued it myself and it needs work even by my standards, never mind those set by RAK. I'll try and post it after I've had a chance to work on it a little more. But I'm warning you it's pretty damn whiny and I apologise in advance if brings the fairly jovial current tone of the thread down.