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CharacterFORGE 2D :: ROUND 015 :: the ORACLE!
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BRIEF: Design the Oracle known as Ambrosia in the late 1800's.

Character Types: Immortal Humanoid (Mystic, Psychic)
Setting: Late 1800's
Race: Unknown humanoid (but they can appear in human form)
Challenge Limitations: Adhere to 19th century fashion. If you wish to go steampunk, by all means do so!

The turn of the 19th century is at hand, and the world is on a collision course for war. Unknown to most humans, there exists a secret group of oracles that have guided humanity on the right course through the ages. They have the appearance of humans, but sometimes they appear as something else entirely. The oracle that resides in London is called Ambrosia. She prefers to take a human female form, but sometimes she also appears in her "other" form. The oracle enjoys the company of large exotic cats, and is a true fashionista of the Victorian style of dress, sometimes adding a flare of steampunk design in her outifts. She prefers to use a large silver plate with water to look into the future, but she can use any body of water to use her mystic abilities. As one of the most powerful oracles on the planet, she has a major role in the outcome of World War 1.

Design the Oracle known as Ambrosia in either her human or semi-human form. Her age is unknown, but prefers the appearance of a 35 year old female. Sometimes she appears as a young girl, sometimes as an elderly woman. The choice is yours!

Reference Links:

Wikipedia:
Oracle

Victorian Dress:
1800's fashion

Steampunk:
Kato's Closet
Ladies' Victorian Fashions

Deadline - September 6, (11:59PM Eastern: UTC/GMT -4 hours)
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The challenges on CharacterFORGE 2D, as well as in the other forums, are designed to help you grow as an artist and to improve your art skills. Sketches and WIPs are highly encouraged so we can all see your progress and provide useful and positive critiques. Have fun!

zephyri · 08-18-2011, 05:47 PM

Oooh... this one sounds cool! Might have to find some time to squeeze this in!

stace · 08-18-2011, 08:47 PM

Oh wow, awesome topic! I just sketched out my idea and messed around in photoshop with it. I have a good idea for my final, but won't be able to start it until I get my God of War finished.

Basically, multiple winged girl. I was really inspired by the sunrays shining through a tree at sunset, so I'm hoping to incorporate that allusion in my final.

Can't wait to see what everyone else comes up with!

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SArch · 08-19-2011, 01:23 AM

Fun topic here! This won't be the final posing I use, but I doodled and this is the design that came from it. I kind of dithered about whether to put her in a larger dress but I figured if she's stylish, she wants to be more elegant, right? >.>

At any rate, can't wait to start the final illustration:

Cold · 08-19-2011, 08:21 AM

hey just wanted to post first pass, to say im in.

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JSolorzanoArts · 08-19-2011, 01:32 PM

These Oracle concepts are looking great!! I might have to join in myself!!

Cold · 08-19-2011, 06:02 PM

Juan Solorzano - i think you should

progress and change of direction... didnt feel timely good enough to do BG aswell...

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mankoon · 08-19-2011, 06:28 PM

This will be a really fun topic. I know it! I have some ideas I doodled out but I think I finally found the one I want to finish... I'll post sometime later

Great work so far!

Pyro-Helfier · 08-20-2011, 12:52 AM

I'm in as well. Awesome topic. Here's my concept/WIP

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I just hope I can get it done on time!

Pyro-Helfier · 08-20-2011, 03:42 AM

Quick update-

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SorcererSuprem0 · 08-20-2011, 05:13 AM

Just thought I'd throw in... we'll see if I don't get stumped again...
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mankoon · 08-20-2011, 05:37 AM

I finally have something.

Cold · 08-20-2011, 12:21 PM

Good work everyone, don't forget to use reference for some cool ideas.

Some small progress. defining clothes mainly...

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SorcererSuprem0 · 08-20-2011, 01:36 PM

Cold, I realize this may be intentional, but I feel like some of her dimensions are off-putting: the length of her torso and her legs in comparison with the overall figure or the size of the head, etc. I love the colors and the textures, etc. but that aspect is pulling me out of the image.

Cold · 08-20-2011, 04:51 PM

Thanks Suprem0 for pointing it out, I do fuck proportions and other things up a lot.

I tried to fix em, thats all i see atm
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JSolorzanoArts Join Date: May 2011 Posts: 306 My Mood: Thanks: 235 Thanked 69 Times in 57 Posts	CharacterFORGE 2D #015 :: the ORACLE! 08-16-2011, 08:57 PM CharacterFORGE 2D :: ROUND 015 :: the ORACLE! Important! Please go over Plagiarism and other FAQs for these activities. And..check out the The Challenge RULES How to Attach Images ************************************** BRIEF: Design the Oracle known as Ambrosia in the late 1800's. Character Types: Immortal Humanoid (Mystic, Psychic) Setting: Late 1800's Race: Unknown humanoid (but they can appear in human form) Challenge Limitations: Adhere to 19th century fashion. If you wish to go steampunk, by all means do so! The turn of the 19th century is at hand, and the world is on a collision course for war. Unknown to most humans, there exists a secret group of oracles that have guided humanity on the right course through the ages. They have the appearance of humans, but sometimes they appear as something else entirely. The oracle that resides in London is called Ambrosia. She prefers to take a human female form, but sometimes she also appears in her "other" form. The oracle enjoys the company of large exotic cats, and is a true fashionista of the Victorian style of dress, sometimes adding a flare of steampunk design in her outifts. She prefers to use a large silver plate with water to look into the future, but she can use any body of water to use her mystic abilities. As one of the most powerful oracles on the planet, she has a major role in the outcome of World War 1. Design the Oracle known as Ambrosia in either her human or semi-human form. Her age is unknown, but prefers the appearance of a 35 year old female. Sometimes she appears as a young girl, sometimes as an elderly woman. The choice is yours! Reference Links: Wikipedia: Oracle Victorian Dress: 1800's fashion Steampunk: Kato's Closet Ladies' Victorian Fashions Deadline - September 6, (11:59PM Eastern: UTC/GMT -4 hours) Time & Date Calculator ******** The challenges on CharacterFORGE 2D, as well as in the other forums, are designed to help you grow as an artist and to improve your art skills. Sketches and WIPs are highly encouraged so we can all see your progress and provide useful and positive critiques. Have fun! Attached Thumbnails __________________ ~ JSolorzano �You can't do sketches enough. Sketch everything and keep your curiosity fresh.� ~ John Singer Sargent. CharacterFORGE 2D - No Stereotypes Allowed! ======================================= :: YouTube / JSolorzanoArts :: JSolorzanoArts :: Sketch2Draw.com :: Last edited by JSolorzanoArts; 02-14-2012 at 10:47 PM.

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zephyri Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 28 Member Thanks: 18 Thanked 48 Times in 21 Posts	08-18-2011, 05:47 PM Oooh... this one sounds cool! Might have to find some time to squeeze this in!

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SArch Join Date: Aug 2011 Posts: 14 Junior Member Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	08-19-2011, 01:23 AM Fun topic here! This won't be the final posing I use, but I doodled and this is the design that came from it. I kind of dithered about whether to put her in a larger dress but I figured if she's stylish, she wants to be more elegant, right? >.> At any rate, can't wait to start the final illustration:

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mankoon Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 14 Junior Member My Mood: Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	08-19-2011, 06:28 PM This will be a really fun topic. I know it! I have some ideas I doodled out but I think I finally found the one I want to finish... I'll post sometime later Great work so far!

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Pyro-Helfier Join Date: May 2011 Posts: 31 Member Thanks: 2 Thanked 13 Times in 9 Posts	08-20-2011, 12:52 AM I'm in as well. Awesome topic. Here's my concept/WIP I just hope I can get it done on time!

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Cold Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 58 Member My Mood: Thanks: 3 Thanked 25 Times in 20 Posts	08-20-2011, 12:21 PM Good work everyone, don't forget to use reference for some cool ideas. Some small progress. defining clothes mainly... __________________ Folio CA Sketchbook CGHub Gallery

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SorcererSuprem0 Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 77 Member My Mood: Thanks: 47 Thanked 18 Times in 9 Posts	08-20-2011, 01:36 PM Cold, I realize this may be intentional, but I feel like some of her dimensions are off-putting: the length of her torso and her legs in comparison with the overall figure or the size of the head, etc. I love the colors and the textures, etc. but that aspect is pulling me out of the image.

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Cold Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 58 Member My Mood: Thanks: 3 Thanked 25 Times in 20 Posts	08-20-2011, 04:51 PM Thanks Suprem0 for pointing it out, I do fuck proportions and other things up a lot. I tried to fix em, thats all i see atm __________________ Folio CA Sketchbook CGHub Gallery