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Medieval artwork by forum members
« on: 2012-01-27, 02:41:33 »
Anyone here done any medieval or medieval-inspired artwork?

I figured we could start a thread to share. I finally got around to trying to make some Codex Manesse inspired pencil drawings. These aren't fantastic, but keep in mind it's the first time I've attempting making knights, horses, etc. :) Actually, it's the first real art project I've attempted since, oh I don't know, high school?

   
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Re: Medieval artwork by forum members
« Reply #1 on: 2012-01-27, 08:17:24 »
Wow! They look great! Can you do me?
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Re: Medieval artwork by forum members
« Reply #2 on: 2012-01-27, 16:04:38 »
Very Codexy!  Nicely done!
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Re: Medieval artwork by forum members
« Reply #3 on: 2012-01-27, 20:48:05 »
Sir Ed, time to pick up the quill and inks me thinks  ;)
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Re: Medieval artwork by forum members
« Reply #4 on: 2012-01-28, 04:14:23 »
Aside from my shields, not so much.
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Re: Medieval artwork by forum members
« Reply #5 on: 2012-01-31, 18:59:35 »
You guys are gonna make me break out the materials and start drawing knights again!
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Re: Medieval artwork by forum members
« Reply #6 on: 2012-01-31, 19:19:52 »
I have a *ton* of castle pictures, and some random armor sketches. Been drawing castles with intent since I was a teenager; always wanted to design/build my own and host weddings / bed and breakfast. I even made a 3D paper mockup of one design a long time ago. I'll see if I can figure out some way to scan them in.

Sir Edward, those look great as a first attempt. I could never draw people well.
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Re: Medieval artwork by forum members
« Reply #7 on: 2012-01-31, 22:43:46 »
sir brian, i think sir edward requires dinner and a movie first hehehehe
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Re: Medieval artwork by forum members
« Reply #8 on: 2012-02-01, 00:13:08 »
Quote from: Sir Wolf on 2012-01-31, 22:43:46
sir brian, i think sir edward requires dinner and a movie first hehehehe
 
I would like to think so! Our Knight Commander is far too classy for behaivoir like that!
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Re: Medieval artwork by forum members
« Reply #9 on: 2012-02-01, 03:52:00 »
Actually, if there's one thing I'm terrible at, it's drawing people and animals. I can make them less offensively bad if I intend to go for a cartoony look.

But that's where Codex Manesse images work to my advantage-- most of the horse is under the barding, and the knight's head is a helmet. I also have Codex Manesse sitting next to me to work from. :)
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Re: Medieval artwork by forum members
« Reply #10 on: 2012-02-01, 04:08:53 »
Also, a great "Get out of artistic flaws jail free" card is claiming you are attempting to replicate the style of the period.  ;)
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Re: Medieval artwork by forum members
« Reply #11 on: 2012-02-02, 02:35:17 »
These are awsometastic Sir Ed!
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Re: Medieval artwork by forum members
« Reply #12 on: 2012-02-10, 21:21:20 »

I did this one with a mechanical pencil, without having any of the codex plates nearby. Hopefully that means I can leave the training wheels off, so to speak. :)

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Re: Medieval artwork by forum members
« Reply #13 on: 2012-02-10, 21:24:39 »
Quote from: SirNathanQ on 2012-02-01, 04:08:53
Also, a great "Get out of artistic flaws jail free" card is claiming you are attempting to replicate the style of the period.  ;)

My thoughts exactly. Heck, you should see Codex Wallerstein. It looks like they had a 5-year old draw it for them.
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