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Title: Holt5's Artwork
Post by: Holt5 on January 19, 2016, 05:09:30 am
Been looking around for an audience to share my work with and found this site among a few others, so here I am!

Most of my work is drawn by hand and then uploaded to computer, where it's finished with editing in GIMP2. Hope you enjoy the gallery and feel free to offer comments, suggestions, and even requests! I do charge for elaborate or time-limited works but I also keep a suggestion box for anyone looking for free pictures: these are done during leisure time and at my own pace, and usually have good results. ;)

(http://img01.deviantart.net/5895/i/2015/296/a/3/kung_fu_panda_by_holt5-d9e2ola.jpg)

(http://img13.deviantart.net/1d08/i/2015/173/8/b/a_tow_through_the_sky_by_holt5-d8ycdnz.png)

(http://img00.deviantart.net/3e25/i/2015/229/b/8/the_long_patrol_by_holt5-d817h2c.png)

Title: Re: Holt5's Artwork
Post by: Holt5 on January 19, 2016, 05:38:25 am
I take it I have to be active for awhile before I can post images?
Title: Re: Holt5's Artwork
Post by: Loc on January 19, 2016, 05:41:53 am
No, you don't. Where are the images hosted?
Title: Re: Holt5's Artwork
Post by: Holt5 on January 19, 2016, 05:58:08 am
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No, you don't. Where are the images hosted?

These ones are from DeviantArt, but I also have a Fur Affinity account. None of the buttons on the reply window are working either for some reason.
Title: Re: Holt5's Artwork
Post by: Loc on January 19, 2016, 06:01:53 am
(http://pre12.deviantart.net/30e9/th/pre/i/2015/328/8/5/badger_lord__new_and_improved__by_holt5-d9hu5c7.jpg)

You were trying to do a link to the whole DA page, not the image specifically. Right click the image, select "copy image link", and then post that within the [ img] tags.

It is also worth noting you CANNOT currently embed images from FA. It just doesn't work.
Title: Re: Holt5's Artwork
Post by: Holt5 on January 19, 2016, 06:12:01 am
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You were trying to do a link to the whole DA page, not the image specifically. Right click the image, select "copy image link", and then post that within the [ img] tags.

It is also worth noting you CANNOT currently embed images from FA. It just doesn't work.

Ahhhhh, I see - thank you very much! I'd have been screwing around with this for way too long without that, ha ha.
Title: Re: Holt5's Artwork
Post by: Taivana on January 19, 2016, 04:45:45 pm
Wow, this is awesome! I especially love the lighting and backgrounds~
Title: Re: Holt5's Artwork
Post by: Holt5 on February 05, 2016, 12:27:10 pm
Wow, this is awesome! I especially love the lighting and backgrounds~

Thank you! Those are both areas I've been trying focus a bit more on lately so I'm glad it's payed off.

Here's a mega-doodle I finished recently.

(http://pre08.deviantart.net/89b1/th/pre/i/2016/033/6/0/dream_team__1_by_holt5-d9q88x6.jpg)
Title: Re: Holt5's Artwork
Post by: Old Rabbit on February 05, 2016, 12:57:41 pm
Well drawn..

Thanks for sharing. :orbunny:
Title: Re: Holt5's Artwork
Post by: Kain (Asher) Eralf on February 15, 2016, 08:38:37 pm
Wow, this is some pretty cool art! :)
I don't think I'd be able to put so much onto one page, and much less have it come out looking so nice.
Title: Re: Holt5's Artwork
Post by: Holt5 on February 22, 2016, 12:55:09 pm
Well drawn..

Thanks for sharing. :orbunny:
Glad you like it! Thank you!

Wow, this is some pretty cool art! :)
I don't think I'd be able to put so much onto one page, and much less have it come out looking so nice.
Thank you!
Hey, just takes time and practice - I have shoeboxes full of old scraps and arguably terrible drawings: there aren't many good drawings out there that don't have a similar pile under them. ;)


Here's the latest - a fan piece for the game Overgrowth.
It's a bit detached from the game's more visceral atmosphere and thematic elements, but I assume there are peaceful points worth noting.
(http://pre12.deviantart.net/f4c0/th/pre/i/2016/046/6/5/overgrowth_by_holt5-d9rujhf.png)


Redwall doodles drawn over a few work weeks. Started watching the TV series recently so it got me in the mood for doing some fan work.
(http://pre06.deviantart.net/4ab3/th/pre/i/2016/054/2/d/redwall_doodles_by_holt5-d9svwtq.jpg)
Title: Re: Holt5's Artwork
Post by: Old Rabbit on February 26, 2016, 12:30:33 pm
Keep up the nice work. I can see the Redwall style in your fan art. I enjoy
watching the animated series of Redwall myself. :orbunny:
Title: Re: Holt5's Artwork
Post by: Holt5 on February 27, 2016, 09:02:46 am
Keep up the nice work. I can see the Redwall style in your fan art. I enjoy
watching the animated series of Redwall myself. :orbunny:

Much obliged! Yeah I was trying to aim for the look of the illustrations - give them kind of a rustic, old-timey vibe. I was pleasantly surprised with the TV series: I had always assumed it wouldn't hold much appeal for an older audience. Basil and all of the main villains have to be my favorite characters though - I just love the villain voice acting.  :D


Kung Fu Panda - now in color!
(http://img09.deviantart.net/c805/i/2016/057/e/9/kung_fu_panda__colored__by_holt5-d9t1ffx.png)


A motivational poster experiment: An old African proverb adapted to a Redwall-like setting.
(http://img10.deviantart.net/2d1e/i/2015/136/1/8/swift_and_sure_by_holt5-d8tjxpt.png)


 
Title: Re: Holt5's Artwork
Post by: Old Rabbit on February 27, 2016, 12:36:41 pm
Your art looks really nice.

I like Basil too. They did a nice job with their selection of the vocal actors.  I enjoy all animation that is well done.
 I see you like the large Panda fighter. Po if I remember right.  Stories of good and evil are generally  popular in
animation.

I also enjoyed the "Watership Down" animated series too. In fact I have it and Redwall both. Also the movie
with the Panda fighter too. :orbunny:
Title: Re: Holt5's Artwork
Post by: desirulz123 on March 04, 2016, 02:08:27 pm
You have very nice art, keep up the good work :D
Title: Re: Holt5's Artwork
Post by: Iara Warriorfeather on March 04, 2016, 09:18:29 pm
These are great pieces!  (:
Title: Re: Holt5's Artwork
Post by: Holt5 on March 09, 2016, 12:00:35 pm
These are great pieces!  (:

You have very nice art, keep up the good work :D

Thanks everyone.  :D If my posts start getting boring or something feel free to write suggestions or requests: most of my art I just do for myself, but if it's entertaining to people, I'd love to be able to steer my work in that direction reasonably!

Your art looks really nice.

I like Basil too. They did a nice job with their selection of the vocal actors.  I enjoy all animation that is well done.
 I see you like the large Panda fighter. Po if I remember right.  Stories of good and evil are generally  popular in
animation.

I also enjoyed the "Watership Down" animated series too. In fact I have it and Redwall both. Also the movie
with the Panda fighter too. :orbunny:
Many thanks. ;)

Oh definitely, animated movies in general I enjoy! I never did watch the Watership Down series, but the movie is one of my favorites. Kung Fu Panda is also one of my favorite movie franchises, along with How to Train Your Dragon, Fantastic Mr. Fox, Wall-E... Most of them are usually pretty good.



More Redwall: three villains from the book "Lord Brocktree". Ungatt Trunn, The Grand Fragorl, and Captain Ripfang respectively. It's a bit more rough-looking than I'd like, but the color scheme was a score I think.
(http://img00.deviantart.net/e52c/i/2016/061/1/f/a_match_for_brocktree_by_holt5-d9tn4aw.png)

Spoiler: show
Asriel Dreemurr
from Undertale!
(http://orig00.deviantart.net/755b/f/2015/327/2/4/asriel3b_by_holt5-d9hqkjn.png)
Title: Re: Holt5's Artwork
Post by: Old Rabbit on March 09, 2016, 12:58:13 pm
Looking good..  I have only read one of the Redwall books.  Seems the
publisher doesn't approve of amazons Kindle ebook lending plan. For
the Redwall series anyway..

Thanks for sharing. :orbunny:
Title: Re: Holt5's Artwork
Post by: HazardJackal on March 10, 2016, 05:57:55 pm
All of these are great!  I really like the motivational poster.  ;)
Title: Re: Holt5's Artwork
Post by: Holt5 on March 13, 2016, 02:25:25 pm
Looking good..  I have only read one of the Redwall books.  Seems the
publisher doesn't approve of amazons Kindle ebook lending plan. For
the Redwall series anyway..
Thanks for sharing. :orbunny:
I've read through almost all of them, but only own two. Those I got from betterworldbooks.com - which usually has very good prices on used books. I've tried ebooks before but they bug my eyes too much after awhile. :P
Thank you for your support!  :)



All of these are great!  I really like the motivational poster.  ;)
Thank you - glad to hear it! I actually have another one of those: I'll post it.

(http://img03.deviantart.net/3c43/i/2015/195/2/3/running_logic_by_holt5-d918n42.png)

(http://img09.deviantart.net/4e56/i/2014/097/5/7/ratchet_and_clank_desktop_by_holt5-d5q15nj.jpg)
Title: Re: Holt5's Artwork
Post by: Holt5 on April 12, 2016, 06:22:30 am

Some preemptive work on a comic... maybe...

(http://img12.deviantart.net/f1c7/i/2016/103/8/4/fjordiez_s_shame_by_holt5-d9yrjsm.jpg)
Title: Re: Holt5's Artwork
Post by: Holt5 on April 26, 2016, 07:13:56 am
Some atmospheric concept art of a rabbit warrior. :o

(http://pre13.deviantart.net/4d0f/th/pre/i/2016/117/4/3/shock_by_holt5-da0efzn.png)

 
Title: Re: Holt5's Artwork
Post by: Kobuk on April 26, 2016, 04:42:05 pm
Why do I sense a rabbit revolution coming?  :o

*prepares to fortify defenses*  :D
Title: Re: Holt5's Artwork
Post by: Jackie on April 26, 2016, 07:36:21 pm
These are really good! I especially like your group picture ^-^
Title: Re: Holt5's Artwork
Post by: Old Rabbit on April 27, 2016, 12:39:42 pm
Nice artwork, good work with the action too. :orbunny:


Why do I sense a rabbit revolution coming?  :o

*prepares to fortify defenses*  :D


We rabbits have been planning an uprising, and now it's out.. So
preditors beware.  :D

Old Rabbit :orbunny:
Title: Re: Holt5's Artwork
Post by: Holt5 on May 02, 2016, 03:29:49 am
Why do I sense a rabbit revolution coming?  :o

*prepares to fortify defenses*  :D
:D I will be including other animals eventually, but right now I'm mostly focusing on a handful of characters to get them fleshed out. These ones are actually part of a bigger group, which includes raccoons and otters so far.


These are really good! I especially like your group picture ^-^
Thank you very much!


Nice artwork, good work with the action too. :orbunny:


Old Rabbit :orbunny:
Thank you - glad the motion-capture looks good!
Title: Re: Holt5's Artwork
Post by: CatDetective on May 02, 2016, 09:21:31 pm
I love those battle-ready rabbits!

I'm also digging that series of Redwall sketches, the style just draws my attention for some reason, and the vibe they give off is really great. I'm not actually familiar with the Redwall books-- I think one of my siblings has read a few, though, since I do remember seeing them with things checked out from the library, once upon a time...

The Ratchet and Clank picture had some good atmosphere to it, as well.

Keep up the good work and thanks for sharing your art with us!
Title: Re: Holt5's Artwork
Post by: Holt5 on May 03, 2016, 07:24:34 am
I love those battle-ready rabbits!

I'm also digging that series of Redwall sketches, the style just draws my attention for some reason, and the vibe they give off is really great. I'm not actually familiar with the Redwall books-- I think one of my siblings has read a few, though, since I do remember seeing them with things checked out from the library, once upon a time...

The Ratchet and Clank picture had some good atmosphere to it, as well.

Keep up the good work and thanks for sharing your art with us!

Much appreciated!  :D

Redwall definitely has an old story-book kind of feel to it, at least as I remember it, which was mostly brought out in the original illustrations. That's originally what I set out to emulate when I started drawing animal characters, so it's cool to hear that I'm on the right track. :) It's a very fun series: a bit repetitive in plot, but lots of interesting characters and battles. It's been years since reading any of them, but I can still attach names and events to each book. They're worth a look!

Thank you. :)

Thanks again, lol - it's a pleasure to chat with you (all)!
Title: Re: Holt5's Artwork
Post by: Old Rabbit on May 03, 2016, 12:33:15 pm
Though the Redwall books were aimed at the younger set. I find they tell
fine tales of mice and other small animals.  Nothing like the stories of
knights, castles, and swordplay to inspire the imagination of anyone.

I look forward to more of your art. :orbunny:
Title: Re: Holt5's Artwork
Post by: Holt5 on June 01, 2016, 06:27:57 am
Mow wabbits. huhuhuh!

(http://img06.deviantart.net/afe8/i/2016/153/7/2/stalker_by_holt5-da4oqsa.jpg)

(http://img02.deviantart.net/1855/i/2016/153/b/1/liner_lock_vs_fixed_blade_by_holt5-da4opxu.jpg)

(http://img14.deviantart.net/1a82/i/2016/152/4/1/chinese_war_rabbit_by_holt5-da4kc0y.png)
Title: Re: Holt5's Artwork
Post by: Old Rabbit on June 02, 2016, 12:56:43 pm
It's good to see rabbits who can protect themselves.  :D

Good work Holt  :orbunny:
Title: Re: Holt5's Artwork
Post by: Holt5 on June 04, 2016, 08:12:55 am
It's good to see rabbits who can protect themselves.  :D

Good work Holt  :orbunny:

Much obliged, Old Rabbit! (:
Title: Re: Holt5's Artwork
Post by: Holt5 on June 16, 2016, 09:31:24 am
A large horde of vermin - something you'd typically find in the Redwall universe!

Drawn in pencil and charcoal. Also got to use my new Tombow micro eraser, which was EXTREMELY helpful in achieving some of the highlights.

(http://img13.deviantart.net/aa49/i/2016/168/2/1/horde_by_holt5-da6kg3m.jpg)
Title: Re: Holt5's Artwork
Post by: Old Rabbit on June 17, 2016, 12:20:31 pm
Good job on the drawing Holt.

I always liked drawing with a pencil. Working with shading and highlights
to give the picture a more realistic look..



Title: Re: Holt5's Artwork
Post by: Holt5 on June 23, 2016, 10:20:17 am
Good job on the drawing Holt.

I always liked drawing with a pencil. Working with shading and highlights
to give the picture a more realistic look..





Many thanks.  (:

I'm starting to feel the same way about it! After looking up some tutorials on more realistic drawings I was able to adapt some of the techniques for newer pictures I've been working on, and it's turning out to be a lot more fun and more involved than anything I've done before.

Not sure if there are any Undertale fans here, but this is the most recent from that fanbase. If you haven't played it yet, I highly recommend not looking. ;)
Spoiler: show
(http://img08.deviantart.net/d198/i/2016/173/8/a/happy_days_by_holt5-da7an32.png)
Title: Re: Holt5's Artwork
Post by: Holt5 on July 26, 2016, 10:45:08 am
Rabbits in HAZMAT suits!

(http://orig00.deviantart.net/0584/f/2016/202/0/b/refrigerator_infiltration_by_holt5-daat3zi.gif)
Title: Re: Holt5's Artwork
Post by: Old Rabbit on July 31, 2016, 11:40:58 am
Now that should keep them safe from biological attack, or spraying for fleas.  :D

Nice drawing. :orbunny:
Title: Re: Holt5's Artwork
Post by: Chipper Blu-wolf on August 12, 2016, 09:14:27 pm
I love Redwall art!  The one I like best is the one you did with the black/white negative where you did multiple species to show off your range of artistic ability.  The rabbit photos holding guns reminds me of some crazy computer CGI short where a bunch of rabbits were fighting with guns in the middle east.

I like traditional pen/paper art because that's what I'm most familiar with so I like the sketches because it shows your natural talent with your hands.  Keep it up!
Title: Re: Holt5's Artwork
Post by: Holt5 on August 30, 2016, 04:49:42 am

Now that should keep them safe from biological attack, or spraying for fleas.  :D

Nice drawing. :orbunny:

Gotta be prepared! Thanks. ;)

I love Redwall art!  The one I like best is the one you did with the black/white negative where you did multiple species to show off your range of artistic ability.  The rabbit photos holding guns reminds me of some crazy computer CGI short where a bunch of rabbits were fighting with guns in the middle east.

I like traditional pen/paper art because that's what I'm most familiar with so I like the sketches because it shows your natural talent with your hands.  Keep it up!

I'm thinking there may be a renewed surge in Redwall art in the coming months/years. There is a team of people working on a Redwall game right now actually - if you haven't heard already. :) There are a couple other games in development that have very similar concepts too.

Glad you like it! I don't do much of the negative style, but I think it's good to jump around and try different ideas: it helps with finding new styles and techniques, and then that leaves lots of different things to mix and match later on. The rabbit pictures are actually based largely on that animation - or rather the comic books that were published before it. xD It's actually one of my favorite shorts just because it is so crazy and different from a regular cartoon - like Redwall mixed with Call of Duty.

Traditional is definitely a good area to work in. I enjoy coloring with a computer's help, but trying to draw with one drives me insane, lol. Maybe I'll dabble in colored pencils, pastels, & crayons sometime, but I've never felt like I was good at adding color traditionally. Obviously that means I need to steer in that direction though! Thank you!
Title: Re: Holt5's Artwork
Post by: Holt5 on August 30, 2016, 04:57:16 am
Monochrome or colored? I'm not sure which one works best... Engagement photo/concept image of two characters in my comic-book-to-be: Rhodes and Lara.

(http://pre05.deviantart.net/8ce5/th/pre/i/2016/242/1/3/rhodes_and_lara__monochrome__by_holt5-dafxu57.jpg)

(http://pre08.deviantart.net/3201/th/pre/i/2016/242/0/0/rhodes_and_lara__colored__by_holt5-dafxv6z.jpg)


Some Lackadaisy fan art. Young Mordecai.

(http://pre15.deviantart.net/b3a8/th/pre/i/2016/241/5/9/reflecting_on_the_future_by_holt5-dafsv8i.jpg)


And lastly - Master Korin from Dragonball Z!

(http://pre08.deviantart.net/0dd9/th/pre/i/2016/214/1/f/master_korin___dragon_ball_z_by_holt5-dacaq4o.png)
Title: Re: Holt5's Artwork
Post by: Kobuk on August 30, 2016, 12:31:38 pm
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Monochrome or colored?

I like the colored better. :)
Title: Re: Holt5's Artwork
Post by: Chipper Blu-wolf on August 30, 2016, 03:11:57 pm
Hmmm...tough call.  I like the colored a lot, but the monochome version reminds me of wedding photos when couples want a black and white shot or two.  I guess it will come down to what works best for you comic book and what doesn't stick out like a sore thumb (one colored picture when the rest aren't, or vice versa).

On Redwall, certainly possible we could see more art if that game ever gets off the ground.  There's a lot of Redwall art already out there though, even before the game was brought to light.  It could rekindle a lost fire I suppose when the author died.  I was a mod of that official forum when it was all announced so I saw things come and go, but it didn't look like some of the recent stuff was going anywhere.
Title: Re: Holt5's Artwork
Post by: Old Rabbit on September 05, 2016, 05:56:19 pm
I say ole chap, Jolly good work.   As the Hares of the Redwall stories would say.  :orbunny:
Title: Re: Holt5's Artwork
Post by: Holt5 on September 06, 2016, 03:32:00 am
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Monochrome or colored?

I like the colored better. :)
Awesome - thanks for the feedback!


Hmmm...tough call.  I like the colored a lot, but the monochome version reminds me of wedding photos when couples want a black and white shot or two.  I guess it will come down to what works best for you comic book and what doesn't stick out like a sore thumb (one colored picture when the rest aren't, or vice versa).

On Redwall, certainly possible we could see more art if that game ever gets off the ground.  There's a lot of Redwall art already out there though, even before the game was brought to light.  It could rekindle a lost fire I suppose when the author died.  I was a mod of that official forum when it was all announced so I saw things come and go, but it didn't look like some of the recent stuff was going anywhere.

Hmm, yeah kinda what what I was thinking - different versions would suit different moods or styles. Thanks for the feedback!

Oh definitely! I think new Redwall art was just starting to decrease in number when I joined a fangroup for the books, back in 2008 maybe? But it brought out a lot of good stuff in any case. That forum wouldn't happen to have been Redwall Wiki would it? That's basically where I met all of my online friends. I do remember there were a few attempts at making a Redwall game while Jacques was still alive, but most of them appeared to be hoaxes.

I say ole chap, Jolly good work.   As the Hares of the Redwall stories would say.  :orbunny:

Thankee, gud zur! (Of course, mole speech.)
Title: Re: Holt5's Artwork
Post by: TempleofDogs on September 10, 2016, 09:34:27 pm
These are SO great!!
Title: Re: Holt5's Artwork
Post by: Holt5 on September 18, 2016, 11:35:09 am
These are SO great!!

Thank you so much!


Here's some Toothless the Nightfury.
(http://pre15.deviantart.net/deb6/th/pre/i/2016/262/2/3/toothless_the_nightfury_by_holt5-dai6168.jpg)
Title: Re: Holt5's Artwork
Post by: Old Rabbit on September 19, 2016, 12:42:00 pm
There is a creature who would give you a chill if not expected.

That drawing turned out nice. :orbunny:
Title: Re: Holt5's Artwork
Post by: Holt5 on September 28, 2016, 05:00:06 am

There is a creature who would give you a chill if not expected.

That drawing turned out nice. :orbunny:

Thank you very much, Old Rabbit!  :)



Tried my hand at some American badger...
(http://pre05.deviantart.net/c145/th/pre/i/2016/270/9/1/american_badger_by_holt5-daj1id5.jpg)

Title: Re: Holt5's Artwork
Post by: Old Rabbit on October 08, 2016, 10:25:45 am
You did well with the feral drawing of a Badger. They are bad tempered
creatures. Not afraid to use tooth and claw.
Title: Re: Holt5's Artwork
Post by: Holt5 on October 25, 2016, 05:43:20 am
You did well with the feral drawing of a Badger. They are bad tempered
creatures. Not afraid to use tooth and claw.

Thank you much!


This is a request from Wildhead for a story he's working on.
(http://pre02.deviantart.net/b55f/th/pre/i/2016/299/5/5/wildhead_by_holt5-dam9txv.png)


Also a gift-art for Peter the PTSD Awareness Penguin, which can be found on Facebook.
(http://img08.deviantart.net/5120/i/2016/298/9/d/birds_of_war_by_holt5-dam6nzu.png)
Title: Re: Holt5's Artwork
Post by: Holt5 on November 10, 2016, 08:37:01 am

Finished request for someone doing a Zootopia fanfiction!

(http://img15.deviantart.net/41ae/i/2016/314/f/e/olivia_d_poisson_by_holt5-danxh6e.jpg)
Title: Re: Holt5's Artwork
Post by: Old Rabbit on November 12, 2016, 12:47:07 pm
You did a nice job on it.

Thanks for sharing. :orbunny:
Title: Re: Holt5's Artwork
Post by: Holt5 on November 25, 2016, 11:42:37 am
Much obliged!  (:


Here's some old-timey work. Including a couple characters from Lackadaisy!
(http://img06.deviantart.net/a0a6/i/2016/328/9/d/old_times_by_holt5-dapfowd.png)
Title: Re: Holt5's Artwork
Post by: Old Rabbit on November 25, 2016, 12:38:47 pm
It's always nice to see detailed backgrounds in a drawing.

Characters are well done too.

Thanks for sharing. :orbunny:
Title: Re: Holt5's Artwork
Post by: Holt5 on December 06, 2016, 10:00:02 am
It's always nice to see detailed backgrounds in a drawing.

Characters are well done too.

Thanks for sharing. :orbunny:
Your compliments are a continuous inspiration, Old Rabbit - thanks.  :)


Here's a character that The Wise One commissioned from me recently.
(http://img05.deviantart.net/d0df/i/2016/334/5/a/shistavanen___bounty_hunter_by_holt5-daq3p1f.png)
Title: Re: Holt5's Artwork
Post by: Old Rabbit on December 17, 2016, 01:04:14 pm
More good work.

Thanks for sharing. :orbunny:
Title: Re: Holt5's Artwork
Post by: Iara Warriorfeather on December 17, 2016, 08:35:14 pm
Fantastic art! Love the perspective.  (:
Title: Re: Holt5's Artwork
Post by: Holt5 on December 28, 2016, 07:21:26 am
More good work.

Thanks for sharing. :orbunny:

Fantastic art! Love the perspective.  (:


Thank you, thank you!  (:


Lately I've heard of the passing of Richard Adams, who wrote Watership Down. I drew a little doodle not long before I heard - a sort of unintentional memento while I was at work.

R.I.P. Richard Adams.
(https://scontent-lax3-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-0/s526x395/15747873_1835905240025970_5543628027144184493_n.jpg?oh=979ff5f949d43967e88ed49347e312d8&oe=5921EF19)
Title: Re: Holt5's Artwork
Post by: Old Rabbit on January 05, 2017, 01:10:03 pm
Sorry to hear about the passing of Richard Adams. I enjoyed his books  about
the rabbits adventures. I have the animaed versions and both books of the
Watership Down story.

Title: Re: Holt5's Artwork
Post by: Holt5 on January 17, 2017, 02:33:23 pm
Some Redwall-like vermin!

(http://img03.deviantart.net/23fd/i/2017/001/b/2/vermin_by_holt5-datws21.jpg)
Title: Re: Holt5's Artwork
Post by: Old Rabbit on January 19, 2017, 01:08:43 pm
You did a nice job on the vermin. Not that they deservced it.  :D

Of course all those rats, foxes, weasles, ferrets, stoats, snakes,
crows, make the stories exciting.

I sometimes think Redwall would find it hard do feed more than
one Hare. LOL :orbunny:
Title: Re: Holt5's Artwork
Post by: Iara Warriorfeather on January 20, 2017, 01:22:38 am
That illustration for Redwall is fantastic!  (:
Title: Re: Holt5's Artwork
Post by: Holt5 on February 06, 2017, 05:18:28 am
You did a nice job on the vermin. Not that they deservced it.  :D

Of course all those rats, foxes, weasles, ferrets, stoats, snakes,
crows, make the stories exciting.

I sometimes think Redwall would find it hard do feed more than
one Hare. LOL :orbunny:
Thank you very much!

Oh absolutely - it wouldn't be Redwall without the villains.

Yeah I definitely wouldn't want to host a party for hares.  (:



That illustration for Redwall is fantastic!  (:

Much appreciated!


Here's some Ratchet and Clank fan art.
(http://img08.deviantart.net/5bed/i/2017/036/8/0/ratchet_and_clank_by_holt5-day061r.jpg)
Title: Re: Holt5's Artwork
Post by: Old Rabbit on February 06, 2017, 12:52:59 pm
Your highlights and shading bring your drawings to life.

Keep up the nice work. :orbunny:
Title: Re: Holt5's Artwork
Post by: Holt5 on February 08, 2017, 08:24:32 pm
Your highlights and shading bring your drawings to life.

Keep up the nice work. :orbunny:

Thankee kindly.  :)


Final character (perhaps?) for John Parker's Zootopia fanfiction.
(http://img09.deviantart.net/ebaa/i/2017/039/6/5/lillian_grey_by_holt5-dayb7h7.png)
Title: Re: Holt5's Artwork
Post by: Iara Warriorfeather on February 08, 2017, 08:26:15 pm
I really like this character! She reminds me of an old fursona I had, my first one, a skunk named Selma. Great detail! Love the dress!
Title: Re: Holt5's Artwork
Post by: Old Rabbit on February 12, 2017, 01:29:09 pm
That is a nice drawing.

Looks like a Redwall squirrel. :orbunny:
Title: Re: Holt5's Artwork
Post by: Holt5 on March 02, 2017, 03:46:30 am
I really like this character! She reminds me of an old fursona I had, my first one, a skunk named Selma. Great detail! Love the dress!
Thanks! Glad you like it.  :)

That is a nice drawing.

Looks like a Redwall squirrel. :orbunny:
Thank you!

She does look kind of like a squirrel - I still have to get used to the differences between smaller mammals so they look like their proper species.  (:


Beerus the Destroyer! One of my favorite characters from the Dragonball universe.
(http://pre00.deviantart.net/6f05/th/pre/i/2017/056/7/6/beerus_the_destroyer__by_holt5-db0bl54.png)
Title: Re: Holt5's Artwork
Post by: Holt5 on March 05, 2017, 07:39:56 am

Sir Reepicheep from Voyage of the Dawn Treader.
(http://pre11.deviantart.net/5f86/th/pre/i/2017/062/9/0/reepicheep_s_final_voyage_by_holt5-db11gs7.jpg)
Title: Re: Holt5's Artwork
Post by: ShopePapilloma on March 05, 2017, 08:33:54 am
I love the reflection in the water!  :D
Title: Re: Holt5's Artwork
Post by: Varg the wanderer on March 05, 2017, 09:47:15 am
I love the reflection in the water!  :D

Seconded! You've got some really nice art in here. Like Old Rabbit, I'm impressed with the detail of your background.
Title: Re: Holt5's Artwork
Post by: Holt5 on March 06, 2017, 01:40:33 am
I love the reflection in the water!  :D
Glad you like it! I don't do a lot of mirroring in my drawings, and this was a good opportunity so I had to give it a shot. I almost ended up copying and posting the original upright image as the reflection using the computer, but then I felt like I would be cheating myself if I did. So the only computer effects I used were with the highlighting and for the blur effect on the reflection.

Seconded! You've got some really nice art in here. Like Old Rabbit, I'm impressed with the detail of your background.
Thank you - I appreciate it! The details are really what make drawings fun for me. And yet, sometimes simpler is way better. This latest one has been one of the quickest and simplest drawings I've done in a long time, yet it has a much clearer, cleaner look to it than anything else I've worked on. I'm finding more and more that it's not so much about the amount of detail as it is about the use of detail.

There's so many small things that can be used to make drawings look a little bit better than before, so it's mainly compounding a lot of little improvements together, which is what I have fun learning about. For instance, even just the direction that a character is facing - left or right - can impact how people view the image. It's used in filmography a lot, and what most film-makers notice is that moving from left-to-right gives an impression of progress or continuity. However, moving from right-to-left usually makes a more negative impression. In a lot of war films, because of that idea, you will see the heroes moving left-to-right towards a battle, while injured or retreating soldiers are moving right-to-left.

It's not a fact, but it's usually a good rule-of-thumb.
(http://pre04.deviantart.net/cc1f/th/pre/i/2017/064/8/2/reverse_reepicheep_by_holt5-db1d885.jpg)








   
Title: Re: Holt5's Artwork
Post by: Old Rabbit on March 08, 2017, 10:35:58 am
Your doing a fine job on your art. Nothing like detail to make a
picture look nice.
Title: Re: Holt5's Artwork
Post by: Holt5 on March 11, 2017, 12:24:45 pm
Your doing a fine job on your art. Nothing like detail to make a
picture look nice.

Thank you as always, Old Rabbit! I like adding as much detail as I can handle, but sometimes it's nice to do something less complicated.

Here's my latest go at Toothless from How to Train Your Dragon. Love this guy.
(http://pre11.deviantart.net/6962/th/pre/i/2017/069/5/9/toothless_the_nightfury__2_by_holt5-db1syzt.png)
Title: Re: Holt5's Artwork
Post by: Old Rabbit on March 12, 2017, 11:07:15 am
It's always nice to see imaginative creatures posted.

Nice work. :orbunny:
Title: Re: Holt5's Artwork
Post by: Holt5 on March 20, 2017, 09:53:21 am
It's always nice to see imaginative creatures posted.

Nice work. :orbunny:

 :)


Here's a time-lapse video I just completed - and the finished picture below if anyone can't view the video link:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rmcd6wUbg84&t=61s

(http://pre04.deviantart.net/090b/th/pre/i/2017/076/8/0/attacking_the_shore_by_holt5-db2lmgu.png)
Title: Re: Holt5's Artwork
Post by: Varg the wanderer on March 20, 2017, 09:33:13 pm
Ho! Is that Folgrim?
Title: Re: Holt5's Artwork
Post by: Holt5 on March 21, 2017, 03:04:34 am
Ho! Is that Folgrim?

No, there isn't a name to this guy yet. Folgrim would be an interesting one to try though!
Title: Re: Holt5's Artwork
Post by: Chipper Blu-wolf on March 28, 2017, 10:15:01 pm
Maybe he should be the next Skipper of Otters then he wouldn't need an original name. ;)  In Redwall anyway it always seemed to be the next Skipper always lost their given name.  Always looking forward to your Redwall art!

The one pic of the story drawing version of Watership Down convinced me to watch it again the other day.

Title: Re: Holt5's Artwork
Post by: Old Rabbit on March 31, 2017, 01:04:20 pm
Could call him Matey or Captain if you wish to avoid Skipper.
Or Furgrim Otter. :orbunny:
Title: Re: Holt5's Artwork
Post by: Varg the wanderer on April 04, 2017, 07:43:17 pm
Or Furgrim Otter. :orbunny:
:D
Title: Re: Holt5's Artwork
Post by: Holt5 on April 05, 2017, 10:37:19 am
Maybe he should be the next Skipper of Otters then he wouldn't need an original name. ;)  In Redwall anyway it always seemed to be the next Skipper always lost their given name.  Always looking forward to your Redwall art!

The one pic of the story drawing version of Watership Down convinced me to watch it again the other day.

Hey, that would work! Thanks, man!

I always feel nostalgic while watching that movie, even though I never saw it as a kid. Kind of gloomy too, but it was a good one.


Could call him Matey or Captain if you wish to avoid Skipper.
Or Furgrim Otter. :orbunny:
Those could work too, lol.
 :D
 


The game Rain World released on Steam recently, so I did some fan art for it. The developers had an art contest for it on Twitter https://twitter.com/adultswimgames/status/849265093095378944 (https://twitter.com/adultswimgames/status/849265093095378944) shortly thereafter and I actually won: I was pretty happy. There were some really good entries that dropped in near the end.  (:

(http://img06.deviantart.net/dfc4/i/2017/091/6/b/stormfront_by_holt5-db4celk.png)

(http://pre05.deviantart.net/a02d/th/pre/i/2017/089/4/6/predator_or_prey_by_holt5-db41cdl.jpg)

 
Title: Re: Holt5's Artwork
Post by: Old Rabbit on April 05, 2017, 11:14:21 am
Nice job on the backgrounds. Not counting the rabbit who is looking
back at the viewer. Perhaps he his hiding easter eggs. :orbunny:
Title: Re: Holt5's Artwork
Post by: Holt5 on May 18, 2017, 07:54:36 am
Nice job on the backgrounds. Not counting the rabbit who is looking
back at the viewer. Perhaps he his hiding easter eggs. :orbunny:

Thank you!

This little guy is actually known as a Slug-cat. They're not very fast, but they're good at surviving and adapting to their environments. Here's a few more I did of Slugcats - they're from the game Rainworld.

Some random sketches.
(http://img08.deviantart.net/41c9/i/2017/135/7/a/slugcat_in_a_nutshell_by_holt5-db99yer.jpg)

A short comic about Slugcat hunting bats.
(http://img09.deviantart.net/c060/i/2017/136/f/2/catch_em_by_holt5-db9f7ob.png)
Title: Re: Holt5's Artwork
Post by: Varg the wanderer on May 18, 2017, 09:48:31 am
(http://img06.deviantart.net/dfc4/i/2017/091/6/b/stormfront_by_holt5-db4celk.png)

(http://pre05.deviantart.net/a02d/th/pre/i/2017/089/4/6/predator_or_prey_by_holt5-db41cdl.jpg)
I really like these two, particularly the top one. The background and posture say so much,  and you've made the gloom beautiful.
Title: Re: Holt5's Artwork
Post by: Old Rabbit on May 18, 2017, 12:41:06 pm
Yes they turned out well. I think most people enjoy
a drawing more with a good background setting.

Old Rabbit :orbunny:
Title: Re: Holt5's Artwork
Post by: Holt5 on May 29, 2017, 06:09:25 am
Yes they turned out well. I think most people enjoy
a drawing more with a good background setting.

Old Rabbit :orbunny:

Thanks, Old Rabbit!

I started reading Mouse Guard the other day. Excellent comic book - I'm planning on getting all the rest eventually.

(http://pre12.deviantart.net/8ab9/th/pre/i/2017/149/3/4/saxon_by_holt5-dbat56y.png)

(http://pre07.deviantart.net/fb9d/th/pre/i/2017/149/e/a/kenzie_by_holt5-dbat5hs.png)

(http://pre08.deviantart.net/f871/th/pre/i/2017/149/7/8/lieam_by_holt5-dbat5om.png)


Title: Re: Holt5's Artwork
Post by: DazWizzle on May 30, 2017, 07:16:58 am
Love the artwork Holt, quite the unique style and covering a lot of different era's. A suggestion with DPU (Military uniform) Have a look at the different types as there is more then one that can cover a particular setting. Sometimes its more then just contrasting colors and patterns that can make a uniform trick the eye (unless that is the look you are going for). You seem quite good with the use of both positive and negative space. I know what that's like to achieve. In most of your images the focal points are spot on. Keep it up/
Title: Re: Holt5's Artwork
Post by: Michen_S on May 30, 2017, 01:45:03 pm
I like the style. They look a bit like roleplaying characters IMO.
Title: Re: Holt5's Artwork
Post by: Holt5 on May 31, 2017, 04:37:13 am
Love the artwork Holt, quite the unique style and covering a lot of different era's. A suggestion with DPU (Military uniform) Have a look at the different types as there is more then one that can cover a particular setting. Sometimes its more then just contrasting colors and patterns that can make a uniform trick the eye (unless that is the look you are going for). You seem quite good with the use of both positive and negative space. I know what that's like to achieve. In most of your images the focal points are spot on. Keep it up/

Hey thanks, DazWizzle! With regard to DPU, I was a bit unsure of what to do with it at the time (I'm assuming you're talking about the wolf?) because on one hand I'd like the character to be visible and distinguishable for the sake of the art, but on the other hand it wouldn't make sense for it to not blend in with anything, so I was trying to meet it halfway. I figured as long as the armor was relatively close, if not perfect for the environment it would check out ok.

Thanks for the insightful compliments, I appreciate it!

I like the style. They look a bit like roleplaying characters IMO.
Thank you!

As a matter of fact, there is actually a Mouseguard board game out there - I believe it's sort of a mini-RPG.


Mae Borowski from Night in the Woods. In the game there are levels where Mae is dreaming, hence the psychedelic background.
(http://img08.deviantart.net/9c5a/i/2017/150/7/d/mae_borowski_by_holt5-dbb16pg.png)
 




Title: Re: Holt5's Artwork
Post by: DazWizzle on May 31, 2017, 06:31:05 am
Hey thanks, DazWizzle! With regard to DPU, I was a bit unsure of what to do with it at the time (I'm assuming you're talking about the wolf?) because on one hand I'd like the character to be visible and distinguishable for the sake of the art, but on the other hand it wouldn't make sense for it to not blend in with anything, so I was trying to meet it halfway. I figured as long as the armor was relatively close, if not perfect for the environment it would check out ok.

Yep exactly what I am taking about, and from what you have said I can understand. DPU is a difficult thing to get right. (IMO) The biggest issue is the use of colour in the positive space on the character. You have the wolf standing out quite nicely however the bright brown draws the eye down to the body, yet the eyes are a strong orange and is clearly suppose to be the focal point. The main point of DPU is similar colours. The dark brown and the green work quite well however the light brown throws the image out (by location). Instead of jungle cam (as you intended) you have accidentally chosen a closer colour scheme to whats known as desert cam. A good way to see what I am talking about is to open the image in photoshop and change the light brown to the dark and flick between the two. Gives a good perspective on the positive space of the character and where you want the focal point.
If you have any questions feel free to pm me next time your having issues and I can offer some pointers. Overall I love the image and you can see the progress of images and correct colour choices in your work as each post is added.
Title: Re: Holt5's Artwork
Post by: Holt5 on June 13, 2017, 06:41:42 am
Yep exactly what I am taking about, and from what you have said I can understand. DPU is a difficult thing to get right. (IMO) The biggest issue is the use of colour in the positive space on the character. You have the wolf standing out quite nicely however the bright brown draws the eye down to the body, yet the eyes are a strong orange and is clearly suppose to be the focal point. The main point of DPU is similar colours. The dark brown and the green work quite well however the light brown throws the image out (by location). Instead of jungle cam (as you intended) you have accidentally chosen a closer colour scheme to whats known as desert cam. A good way to see what I am talking about is to open the image in photoshop and change the light brown to the dark and flick between the two. Gives a good perspective on the positive space of the character and where you want the focal point.
If you have any questions feel free to pm me next time your having issues and I can offer some pointers. Overall I love the image and you can see the progress of images and correct colour choices in your work as each post is added.

I'll definitely shoot a message your way if I have any DPU problems in the future. 8) Long story short is that I often overlook certain details. One of them is characters with their fingers on the trigger even though it doesn't always look like they're ready to shoot anything. In practice I follow that rule, but in drawing it often just flies over my head, lol.

Here's some more Mouseguard fan art.
(http://img03.deviantart.net/23a8/i/2017/163/7/0/mouseguard_by_holt5-dbcfryz.png)

Title: Re: Holt5's Artwork
Post by: Iara Warriorfeather on June 13, 2017, 11:34:40 pm
Holt5-Your artwork continues to improve. I love the ink and watercolor use, very nice touches. Reminds me very much of the original Winnie the Pooh by A.A. Milne or even Beatrix Potter illustrations. Keep up the great work!  (:
Title: Re: Holt5's Artwork
Post by: ShopePapilloma on June 15, 2017, 05:57:18 pm
That Mae!!  :goldlaugh: She's amazing!
Title: Re: Holt5's Artwork
Post by: Holt5 on June 16, 2017, 08:47:54 am
Holt5-Your artwork continues to improve. I love the ink and watercolor use, very nice touches. Reminds me very much of the original Winnie the Pooh by A.A. Milne or even Beatrix Potter illustrations. Keep up the great work!  (:
Thank you very much, Iara! I did ink it by hand, but the coloring is all digital: glad it looks like watercolor though because I'm terrible at actual watercoloring. :D


That Mae!!  :goldlaugh: She's amazing!

Thanks, ShopePapilloma - glad you like her!  :)

Title: Re: Holt5's Artwork
Post by: Old Rabbit on June 18, 2017, 01:05:59 pm
I have to  agree. Your work continues to improve. I like your
style of drawing animal characters.

Keep up the nice work. :orbunny:
Title: Re: Holt5's Artwork
Post by: Holt5 on June 20, 2017, 05:54:55 am
I have to  agree. Your work continues to improve. I like your
style of drawing animal characters.

Keep up the nice work. :orbunny:

Thanks, Old Rabbit - I appreciate your support!  :)


This is a new character I came up with at work. Not sure if he's ever going to be used, or what he would even be used in, but we'll see. I suppose he's largely based on an older character I had created for RPs but that was short-lived.
(http://img02.deviantart.net/4a1c/i/2017/171/1/6/the_nameless_possum_by_holt5-dbdctnj.png)
Title: Re: Holt5's Artwork
Post by: Holt5 on July 10, 2017, 07:42:51 am
So I decided to take that possum and use him for my first truly "realistic"-style painting. I'm going digital because I DO NOT have the patience for traditional painting at this point.  :D This is what I've got so far - next update will be complete with a detailed background.

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DEXu7GWUMAA5mKB.jpg:large)
Title: Re: Holt5's Artwork
Post by: Holt5 on July 12, 2017, 02:27:29 am
Aaaaand finished.

(http://orig05.deviantart.net/7863/f/2017/192/2/2/possum4_by_holt5-dbg0dza.png)
Title: Re: Holt5's Artwork
Post by: Old Rabbit on July 13, 2017, 11:47:27 am
The drawing turned out well. I like your shading. Good shading
always gives a drawing depth and brings out the details. :orbunny:
Title: Re: Holt5's Artwork
Post by: Holt5 on July 25, 2017, 06:29:22 am
The drawing turned out well. I like your shading. Good shading
always gives a drawing depth and brings out the details. :orbunny:

Thank ye kindly, good sir!


Some fan art from the comic "Beyond the Western Deep".
(http://img00.deviantart.net/c59d/i/2017/206/c/d/quinlan_by_holt5-dbhl949.png)
Title: Re: Holt5's Artwork
Post by: Old Rabbit on August 03, 2017, 12:32:14 pm
Your doing well.

Keep up the good work. :orbunny:
Title: Re: Holt5's Artwork
Post by: Holt5 on August 20, 2017, 02:14:57 pm
Your doing well.

Keep up the good work. :orbunny:

Thank you much, sir!  :)

Here are some random guys I made up the other day - kinda thinking of turning it into a comic or something...
(https://img08.deviantart.net/db0a/i/2017/232/1/5/gabe_and_roth_by_holt5-dbkpzan.jpg)
Title: Re: Holt5's Artwork
Post by: Iara Warriorfeather on August 21, 2017, 01:20:30 am
I really like the possum and the squirrel. Great work!  (:
Title: Re: Holt5's Artwork
Post by: Old Rabbit on August 25, 2017, 12:40:43 pm
Looking good. It's always good to practice drawing different
species, and poses..  :orbunny:
Title: Re: Holt5's Artwork
Post by: Holt5 on September 05, 2017, 05:38:37 am
I really like the possum and the squirrel. Great work!  (:
Glad you like them, Iara! They were really fun to draw.  :)


Looking good. It's always good to practice drawing different
species, and poses..  :orbunny:
Thank you Old Rabbit! I agree with you on that - it has been interesting looking into different animals, how they are built and act.



I did a more normal Redwallish picture recently - not actually Redwall, but some have been saying it reminds them of Rakkety Tam.
(https://img11.deviantart.net/c7ca/i/2017/248/9/5/evening_watch_by_holt5-dbmg8s2.jpg)
Title: Re: Holt5's Artwork
Post by: Varg the wanderer on September 06, 2017, 04:46:21 pm
You nailed the "I-have-duty-and-I'm-really-bored-please-somebody-attack-so-I-can-finally-stab-someone-with-my-spear" look on his face. Did you pick that tartan for a reason?
Title: Re: Holt5's Artwork
Post by: Old Rabbit on September 07, 2017, 01:04:23 pm
I have often thought it would be interesting to have a world with
anthro animal character societies. Might make the food chain difficult
but is interesting to think about, and makes for great stories, and
art that is food for our imagination.

Keep up the good work. :orbunny:

Title: Re: Holt5's Artwork
Post by: Holt5 on October 07, 2017, 09:35:48 am
Gonna be a BIIIG art post today.  :D


You nailed the "I-have-duty-and-I'm-really-bored-please-somebody-attack-so-I-can-finally-stab-someone-with-my-spear" look on his face. Did you pick that tartan for a reason?

Bahaha - yeah, I imagine I'd have a similar look while on guard duty. x)

Nah, no particular reason behind the tartan pattern for this one - just wanted some highland influence in there somewhere. I love the Scots and Irish in particular among a few others when it comes to historical ethnic styles: there's just a lot of robustness to it.


I have often thought it would be interesting to have a world with
anthro animal character societies. Might make the food chain difficult
but is interesting to think about, and makes for great stories, and
art that is food for our imagination.

Keep up the good work. :orbunny:


I was working on something of that sort a long time ago - a story that revolved around the idea of animals and humans both having proper sapience. I wouldn't go too far into it, but there would be a lot of differences with technology, social life, religion and warfare, among other things. It's really interesting to think about.  (:


Saxon from the Mouseguard comics!
Spoiler: show
(https://pre00.deviantart.net/0c53/th/pre/i/2017/280/4/2/inktober__6__sword__by_holt5-dbps8ba.jpg)


I always thought those old pictures of kids working in coal mines were really interesting: inspiring and a bit horrifying at the same time!
Spoiler: show
(https://pre00.deviantart.net/77c3/th/pre/i/2017/279/f/5/inktober__5__long__by_holt5-dbpocdy.jpg)


Meditation. Inspired by the game "Overgrowth".
Spoiler: show
(https://pre00.deviantart.net/4db7/th/pre/i/2017/255/2/8/stability_by_holt5-dbn6e04.jpg)


An alternative rendition of a member of the Trench Gang - from the game "Tooth and Tail".
Spoiler: show
(https://pre00.deviantart.net/c8d9/th/pre/i/2017/262/f/5/trench_gang_by_holt5-dbnwa1b.png)


A little monster guy I drew up: originally it was going to be fanart of Manny from "Faceless Neil".
Spoiler: show
(https://pre00.deviantart.net/db82/th/pre/i/2017/243/a/9/inner_machinations_by_holt5-dblwvdc.jpg)
Title: Re: Holt5's Artwork
Post by: Varg the wanderer on October 07, 2017, 09:55:01 pm
I like how well you capture the mood in a drawing. Meditation and the coal miners especially made me think of this. ... and your little monster dude is frighteningly cute.
Title: Re: Holt5's Artwork
Post by: Iara Warriorfeather on October 07, 2017, 09:59:33 pm
I second Varg on the piece entitled Meditation. It is lovely. Keep up the great drawings!  (:
Title: Re: Holt5's Artwork
Post by: Holt5 on October 14, 2017, 10:58:51 am
I like how well you capture the mood in a drawing. Meditation and the coal miners especially made me think of this. ... and your little monster dude is frighteningly cute.

Thanks, Varg! :) I've learned a lot about composition over the last couple years which has really helped with finding little things that can set the tone: making the pose, expression, and environment work with the overall design to make the mood. I've been learning that having sharp edges is also very important for keeping it focused and clean-looking. Glad you like them!


I second Varg on the piece entitled Meditation. It is lovely. Keep up the great drawings!  (:


Thank you, Iara! I will certainly try to do so. (:




Rocky Rickaby - from Lackadaisy.
(https://pre00.deviantart.net/d04c/th/pre/i/2017/286/b/8/inktober_12__shattered__by_holt5-dbqfo0n.jpg)


A couple thieves from "Song of the Eastern Sands" running from Canid guards.
(https://pre00.deviantart.net/4e4a/th/pre/i/2017/286/6/2/inktober__11__run__by_holt5-dbqfixx.jpg)

Some work on a friend's character. :)
(https://pre00.deviantart.net/9b95/th/pre/i/2017/283/3/d/coffee__zaphkiellane__by_holt5-dbq6dnx.png)
Title: Re: Holt5's Artwork
Post by: Holt5 on October 25, 2017, 04:23:07 am
Some more Tooth and Tail fan art.  :)
(https://img00.deviantart.net/4e3c/i/2017/297/2/c/inktober__22__trail__by_holt5-dbrnkb4.jpg)


Yep, that's an Aztec platypus there...
(https://pre00.deviantart.net/6f46/th/pre/i/2017/288/e/1/inktober__14__fierce__by_holt5-dbqnbn0.jpg)
Title: Re: Holt5's Artwork
Post by: Holt5 on November 20, 2017, 06:01:21 pm

A badger commission for my friend Mulchior.
(https://pre00.deviantart.net/0aeb/th/pre/i/2017/324/5/c/mulchior__colored__by_holt5-dbuajsc.png)

Something a little colder-themed for winter. I haven't watched It or Stranger Things, and I want to, but never get around to it, so I guess this is sort deriving from those themes a bit.
(https://pre00.deviantart.net/cc31/th/pre/i/2017/313/2/d/winter_music_box_by_holt5-dbt826i.png)

Some Redwall-inspired work:I had this idea of some characters imprisoned on a galley, ready to escape, but a drunken guard nearly catches them in the act.
(https://pre00.deviantart.net/ef78/th/pre/i/2017/309/2/8/mouses____inktober_27__sorta__by_holt5-dbssybp.png)
Title: Re: Holt5's Artwork
Post by: Holt5 on December 12, 2017, 12:31:15 am


(https://pre00.deviantart.net/eff6/th/pre/i/2017/341/9/9/misfits_by_holt5-dbvzwq8.jpg)
Title: Re: Holt5's Artwork
Post by: Holt5 on January 22, 2018, 04:54:44 am
Kenosh - from Beyond the Western Deep!
(https://pre00.deviantart.net/804b/th/pre/f/2018/022/6/1/618c9207b7abae42a52aac697436947a-dc05ydq.png)


Title: Re: Holt5's Artwork
Post by: Loc on February 02, 2018, 03:38:15 pm
These are amazing :D I absolutely love them.
Title: Re: Holt5's Artwork
Post by: Holt5 on March 05, 2018, 07:55:56 am
These are amazing :D I absolutely love them.

Thank you, Loc! Glad you like 'em! :)

(https://pre00.deviantart.net/7222/th/pre/i/2018/056/d/4/flicker_by_holt5-dc4c5ot.jpg)

(https://pre00.deviantart.net/ce97/th/pre/i/2018/045/c/c/all_hail_the_river_king__by_holt5-dc34fn3.jpg)

(https://pre00.deviantart.net/1184/th/pre/i/2018/023/e/2/synchronicity_by_holt5-dc0xfjp.png)
Title: Re: Holt5's Artwork
Post by: Holt5 on April 04, 2018, 03:32:37 am
(https://i.redd.it/vogt2q02eup01.jpg)
Title: Re: Holt5's Artwork
Post by: Holt5 on April 25, 2018, 08:55:50 am
(https://img00.deviantart.net/339a/i/2018/114/a/1/mouse_maiden_by_holt5-dc9pihp.jpg)
Title: Re: Holt5's Artwork
Post by: Jade Sinapu on April 25, 2018, 11:40:45 am
Wow! I love all of these.
The last two,  what medium,  graphite and paper? Digital?
I like how you captured the glint of light on the sword.
Very nice!
Title: Re: Holt5's Artwork
Post by: Holt5 on April 26, 2018, 09:36:36 am
Wow! I love all of these.
The last two,  what medium,  graphite and paper? Digital?
I like how you captured the glint of light on the sword.
Very nice!

Thank you, Jade!

The squirrel was done in graphite and edited on my laptop with GIMP. I used that to make the lights a bit lighter and the darks a bit darker - particularly the eyes and the sword glint. I used a blur brush too.

The mouse was done in graphite as well, but the background is partly done in marker, and a similar editing process was used through the laptop.
Title: Re: Holt5's Artwork
Post by: Holt5 on May 13, 2018, 09:05:09 am
(https://img00.deviantart.net/924b/i/2018/121/a/d/marksmanship_by_holt5-dcackg9.jpg)


(https://img00.deviantart.net/e0d6/i/2018/128/2/5/a_pleasant_greeting_by_holt5-dcaz603.png)
Title: Re: Holt5's Artwork
Post by: Kobuk on May 13, 2018, 06:38:46 pm

(https://img00.deviantart.net/e0d6/i/2018/128/2/5/a_pleasant_greeting_by_holt5-dcaz603.png)

^  Awesome!  8)
Title: Re: Holt5's Artwork
Post by: Old Rabbit on May 14, 2018, 12:50:01 pm
Nice drawing Holt.  :orbunny:
Title: Re: Holt5's Artwork
Post by: Holt5 on May 20, 2018, 08:34:44 am
@Kobuk and Old Rabbit: Thanks fellas!


Happy hour - a bunch of animals having a drink.
(https://orig00.deviantart.net/5682/f/2018/139/e/b/happy_hour_by_holt5-dcbxoos.jpg)
Title: Re: Holt5's Artwork
Post by: Kay Alett on May 20, 2018, 10:43:13 am
Oh goodness, looking through this thread I see some astounding stuff. You're very talented. :D
It takes a lot of skill to not only pull off realistic looking anthros but cartoony ones too and not have a bleeding effect where things look similar.
Title: Re: Holt5's Artwork
Post by: Holt5 on June 19, 2018, 04:56:53 am
Thanks, Kay - I appreciate the thoughtful input!  :)

(https://img00.deviantart.net/abca/i/2018/170/7/d/on_an_adventure_by_holt5-dcet1fj.png)

(https://img00.deviantart.net/4b54/i/2018/149/2/1/conspiracy_by_holt5-dccv50e.png)

(https://img00.deviantart.net/4438/i/2018/170/6/3/peril_by_holt5-dcet7z7.jpg)
Title: Re: Holt5's Artwork
Post by: Jade Sinapu on June 19, 2018, 10:52:13 am
Holt5, I think you have a device that allows you to go to a real anthro world, and you are taking pictures!
 8)
Nice!
Title: Re: Holt5's Artwork
Post by: Iara Warriorfeather on June 21, 2018, 01:13:10 am
That pensive gecko is awesome...thanks for sharing!  :D
Title: Re: Holt5's Artwork
Post by: Holt5 on July 13, 2018, 10:07:00 am
Holt5, I think you have a device that allows you to go to a real anthro world, and you are taking pictures!
 8)
Nice!
Ha ha - thanks, Jade! I kinda wish that were the case.  :D

That pensive gecko is awesome...thanks for sharing!  :D

Thanks, Iara! I need to do more reptiles, but I guess I'm just more vested in the ones I've been drawing forever.


(https://pre00.deviantart.net/555b/th/pre/i/2018/194/7/c/tribal_squirrels_by_holt5-dch3fvo.png)

(https://img00.deviantart.net/2ccc/i/2018/185/7/b/going_to_the_fireworks_by_holt5-dcg946l.jpg)
Title: Re: Holt5's Artwork
Post by: Jade Sinapu on July 13, 2018, 11:47:49 am
So awesome, I mean, dang Holt5!
Nice subjects, nice facial expressions!  I still think you are getting into an interdimensional transporter and going to somewhere and sketching the people there, just saying.

So if I may ask... how long does it take you to get "started" , and then how long does it take you to finish it?
Does it start slow and then speed up as it takes form?  What's the hardest part for you?

For me, I can barely get started with a drawing, and then it takes me forever to get something done.   Then it looks like junk.   But I know I am not an artist, so...hey. 

Good work!
 :)
Title: Re: Holt5's Artwork
Post by: Holt5 on July 14, 2018, 12:18:16 pm
So awesome, I mean, dang Holt5!
Nice subjects, nice facial expressions!  I still think you are getting into an interdimensional transporter and going to somewhere and sketching the people there, just saying.

So if I may ask... how long does it take you to get "started" , and then how long does it take you to finish it?
Does it start slow and then speed up as it takes form?  What's the hardest part for you?

For me, I can barely get started with a drawing, and then it takes me forever to get something done.   Then it looks like junk.   But I know I am not an artist, so...hey. 

Good work!
 :)

Hey thanks, Jade! I'm glad you like it!

Hmmm, getting started insofar as laying out the basic lines and figuring out where I want everything to go? That depends. If it's something simple, it can take less than 5 minutes in most cases. If it's complex, it could take 10+ minutes, and I just end up updating and figuring everything out as I go along on a lot of them too.

My drawing speed can vary from day to day: sometimes I feel like I can work like lightning, have everything under control, and can just churn out a good piece. But other days I feel like I've forgotten everything I've learned, can't get a single thing to look right, and NOTHING gets done, ha ha. Overall though, my drawing process stays pretty steady. By the time my outlines are ready (if I'm using outlines) I'm usually ready to go right onto the filling-in phase.   

The hardest part of any drawing for me is patience in most cases. I also tend to have the most trouble drawing hands and feet, but I've slowly been getting out of that and finding new things that cause me trouble heheh.

I used to have the same problem actually - and still do from time to time. Probably the biggest help to my work speed has been learning with form studies. My mistake when I first started drawing was thinking "more detail = realism" but that is not quite the case. When you try to go into a drawing and just detail the heck out of it to make it look nice, it not only wears you out really quickly, but it ends up looking really messy because it's like trying to fit too many clothes in a badly-shaped suitcase. To make an object look realistic, it has to look like the proper shape of that object first - before any actual detail is added. And for that you need an understanding of how light works and also some basic anatomy.

If drawing is something that interests you, whether or not you want to call yourself an artist, it is a great thing to learn and understand. I know of a few people on Youtube you can check out if you would like to look into it. Form studies might seem boring and over-complicated at first, but with the right teacher they can be a lot of fun, and you can make some big jumps in your art quality if you're willing to put in the effort. Also sorry for the wall of text, but I love talking about art stuff.   (:

Title: Re: Holt5's Artwork
Post by: Holt5 on July 31, 2018, 06:08:56 am
(https://img00.deviantart.net/d7c3/i/2018/197/d/4/chubby_reptile_by_holt5-dchdnje.png)

(https://pre00.deviantart.net/02ba/th/pre/i/2018/205/1/3/swordplay_by_holt5-dci4tl6.png)

(https://img00.deviantart.net/6303/i/2018/211/0/e/spoils_of_war_by_holt5-dciopwh.png)

Title: Re: Holt5's Artwork
Post by: Holt5 on August 02, 2018, 07:57:45 am
(https://pre00.deviantart.net/d956/th/pre/i/2018/213/2/6/rabbit_student_by_holt5-dcivrb3.png)
Title: Re: Holt5's Artwork
Post by: Jade Sinapu on August 02, 2018, 10:54:38 am
Blown away!
Envious
Can't speak *gasp*

Like, dang!

Good work!

Please lie and tell me it took you weeks to make the lizard...
If ever I can get some free time I want to draw more.
Everybody on furtopia inspires me.


Title: Re: Holt5's Artwork
Post by: Holt5 on August 06, 2018, 01:32:59 am
Thanks, Jade!  :D

It took about a day to make the reptile, and roughly the same for all the other ones. Just focused on keeping the form accurate and gave it selective details here & there. Added some color, and made some adjustments on the computer!

(https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/351577974828433418/475888752896507915/20180806_005056.jpg)
Title: Re: Holt5's Artwork
Post by: Holt5 on September 17, 2018, 01:45:07 am
(https://img00.deviantart.net/d592/i/2018/239/f/a/dreams_in_the_treetops_by_holt5-dcla9h3.png)
Title: Re: Holt5's Artwork
Post by: Holt5 on November 29, 2018, 10:18:41 am
(https://i.redd.it/apz8nj5i89z11.jpg)

(https://i.redd.it/eds98jlb8oz11.jpg)

Title: Re: Holt5's Artwork
Post by: Iara Warriorfeather on December 01, 2018, 01:17:29 am
Holt5-lovely work as ever, thank you so much for sharing!!
Title: Re: Holt5's Artwork
Post by: Holt5 on February 04, 2019, 12:18:21 pm
Holt5-lovely work as ever, thank you so much for sharing!!

Thanks, Iara!  :)


This is Gena the Crocodile from Cheburashka.
(https://i.redd.it/xxumnmji2le21.jpg)


This is a WIP - haven't worked on it for quite awhile at this point, but hopefully it'll get finished eventually.
(https://i.redd.it/my8a224gid121.jpg)

Title: Re: Holt5's Artwork
Post by: Kobuk on February 05, 2019, 12:48:18 pm
Those mice remind me of the mice characters from the Disney film The Rescuers. Gawd, I haven't seen that movie in ages.
Title: Re: Holt5's Artwork
Post by: Jade Sinapu on February 05, 2019, 10:11:48 pm
Are the mice a watercolor on paper?
Title: Re: Holt5's Artwork
Post by: Holt5 on February 06, 2019, 05:25:58 am
Those mice remind me of the mice characters from the Disney film The Rescuers. Gawd, I haven't seen that movie in ages.

These were modelled after the style of the Rescuers to some extent - I watched it for the first time in a long while myself and ended up doing a few pieces based off of it in some way. Love that movie!

Are the mice a watercolor on paper?

For the mice I used Copic markers - although I'd like to start using watercolor more. Omar Rayyan does some insanely good watercolor work.

(http://mvartsandideas.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/tea-in-tempest.jpg)