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choo · 09-27-2012, 08:44 PM

CharacterFORGE 2D :: ROUND 034 :: The Avatar Challenge
Important! Please go over Plagiarism and other FAQs for these activities.

And..check out the The Challenge RULES

How to Attach Images
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Name: Any CGHub.com user you can find is game!
Race: Variable
Role: Avatars are the bite-sized pictures people use to represent themselves on these forums.
Gender: Female/Male/???
Age: Variable

Era: Variable
World/Setting: The world of CGHub.com is big, dynamic, and ever-changing. Our citizens range from the most bodacious of women warriors to the cutest woodland creatures, and everything in between.
Tools / Artifacts / Equipment / Weapons: Variable.

Clothing / Dress: As it is, most avatars are headshots. If the image is included in your chosen user's gallery, you can use that for further inspiration (this goes for all characteristics), but the most important thing to focus on is taking the inspiration and making it your own.
Physical Characteristics
Height: See above
Stature: See above
Hair: See above
Eyes: See above

Personality: Variable, but try to keep to the character's essence. It's only a bite-sized image you have to work with, so you may have to get creative.
Characteristics/Traits: Variable

BACKGROUND NOTES:
Here's your chance to pay homage to a favorite CGHub artist, exchange avatars with friends, or push yourself to try a new genre you've never touched on before. It's important to stress that whoever you pick, the character design needs to be done in your style. Think creatively about what you can do with a small reference image.

Note: Please post the avatar/name of the person you choose somewhere on the WIP/Finals thread.

Attached is a quick selection of some CharacterFORGE regulars and other featured artists. This is NOT all you have to choose from- you can pick any avatar on the site that features a character design. Moderators and Administrators are also fair game!

DUE DATE: Sunday, October 14th, 2012 12:00PM EST

fionkell · 09-27-2012, 10:29 PM

Wow, this a pretty unique topic! I'm a join in

radeaton · 09-28-2012, 07:15 PM

Is the challenge to create an avatar from someones avatar or a fully realized character from someones avatar?

AlexTLe · 09-29-2012, 12:13 AM

Well, time to go hunt for cool avatars!

Sorknes · 09-29-2012, 12:23 AM

This sounds like a really fun challenge!

I hope I have time for this between the two others!

Anyway, I noticed my avatar was in there O.o (weeee!) on the quick selection, so I thought I'd post a big version of it in case anybody was actually interested... http://cghub.com/images/view/114306/ (don't worry, it's still just the head, and it's just a quick sketch as well

)

*goes looking for interesting avatars*

Amaakir · 09-29-2012, 05:42 AM

Oh my, I'm part of the selection, Im truly honored, Choo

Anyways, count me in! This seems like fun! I might take your word, Sorknes, and work on your avatar

Heliux · 09-30-2012, 12:25 AM

Hi everyone! New to CGHub, so if I step on any forum faux pas, sorry. :P --My very sketchy start

devinplatts · 10-04-2012, 10:08 AM

more like "characterREFORGE"

Lotsaluvin · 10-06-2012, 12:07 AM

I don't know if I will have time to compete in this one, but i was bored at work so I sketched Malo's avatar.

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Starexai · 10-09-2012, 12:01 PM

Hello Everyone!

After 20 minutes of searching Avatars from the artists in my favorites, I thought
BaoPham's Avatar would be really exciting to paint! But I have a question.. Although
his Avatar is in the upright position, can I turn the angle of the avatar? ..or does it
have to be in the same upright position. I was thinking of a whimsical flowy dance but
not in the exactly upright position.

This is the Avatar I'm aiming to complete!

Goodluck all and excited to see everyone's progress!!

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SuperJMan · 10-09-2012, 04:41 PM

I decided to do marmotte

It's rough working with such bright colors. Not used to it lol.

galloPinto · 10-10-2012, 07:22 AM

Hi guys! Excited to be participating in this challenge.

Heliux - That's an awesome take on amaakir's avatar! He either looks like a detective or a vampire.

Lotsaluvin - Ha! That's cute! Maybe bring the arm from behind him a little.

Starexai - That looks like a fun avatar to do and your goal with it sounds interesting.

SuperJMan - Wow, that is bright, you probably have to turn off the green layer so you don't get blinded, hehe. It looks great so far and I like the pose! Tho that straightened legs looks a little long?

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Here's my take on it:

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I want to make the character more realistic, tall and scrawny. Still keeping that crazed look and creepy/sly smile. Let me know what needs work.

Starexai · 10-10-2012, 04:53 PM

Hey guys! I need your opinions!

Basically I used the avatar as the head and just chose a couple sketches with it to see what it would look
like with a body. I was wondering out of the two, which would you prefer me to continue for this challenge.

I have two choices, Either A. The Exotic Dancer or B. Destined Soulmates.

I will probably add to the composition and perspective, add depth as well. But these are the sketches of the
bodies with the avatar placed on top to have a visual of what I should move on with...

Okay guys, I need your opinions!

The Exotic Dancer
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galloPinto · 10-10-2012, 05:20 PM

Starexai - I like the destined lovers because it's more busy, but I like the pose she has in the exotic dancer one. Maybe you can give her a nice pose in the destined lovers one.
These are some nice poses you could play around with: http://www.posespace.com/posetool/sh...u=anastasia041, http://www.posespace.com/posetool/sh...px?sku=lexi043, http://www.posespace.com/posetool/sh...ku=sarahann019, http://www.posespace.com/posetool/sh...x?sku=luana035

The site is awesome.

Starexai · 07:16 PM

Ah! Thanks for the help! I think I will combine them... Why not? Then ill add some more drama!

I really appreciate the sites! ::Saves them:: Posespace.com Seems awesome! Look forward to posting for more of your advice.
Excited to see your work as well!

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choo Join Date: Apr 2011 Posts: 241 Moderator Thanks: 3 Thanked 194 Times in 103 Posts	CharacterFORGE2D #34 :: Avatar Challenge 09-27-2012, 08:44 PM CharacterFORGE 2D :: ROUND 034 :: The Avatar Challenge Important! Please go over Plagiarism and other FAQs for these activities. And..check out the The Challenge RULES How to Attach Images ************************************** Name: Any CGHub.com user you can find is game! Race: Variable Role: Avatars are the bite-sized pictures people use to represent themselves on these forums. Gender: Female/Male/??? Age: Variable Era: Variable World/Setting: The world of CGHub.com is big, dynamic, and ever-changing. Our citizens range from the most bodacious of women warriors to the cutest woodland creatures, and everything in between. Tools / Artifacts / Equipment / Weapons: Variable. Clothing / Dress: As it is, most avatars are headshots. If the image is included in your chosen user's gallery, you can use that for further inspiration (this goes for all characteristics), but the most important thing to focus on is taking the inspiration and making it your own. Physical Characteristics Height: See above Stature: See above Hair: See above Eyes: See above Personality: Variable, but try to keep to the character's essence. It's only a bite-sized image you have to work with, so you may have to get creative. Characteristics/Traits: Variable BACKGROUND NOTES:** Here's your chance to pay homage to a favorite CGHub artist, exchange avatars with friends, or push yourself to try a new genre you've never touched on before. It's important to stress that whoever you pick, the character design needs to be done in your style. Think creatively about what you can do with a small reference image. Note: Please post the avatar/name of the person you choose somewhere on the WIP/Finals thread. Attached is a quick selection of some CharacterFORGE regulars and other featured artists. This is NOT all you have to choose from- you can pick any avatar on the site that features a character design. Moderators and Administrators are also fair game! DUE DATE: Sunday, October 14th, 2012 12:00PM EST Attached Thumbnails Attached Images __________________ My Sketchbook \| My Livestream (Live Tuesday-Saturday!)

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radeaton Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 38 Member My Mood: Thanks: 15 Thanked 15 Times in 12 Posts	09-28-2012, 07:15 PM Is the challenge to create an avatar from someones avatar or a fully realized character from someones avatar?

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AlexTLe Join Date: Jul 2012 Posts: 97 Member My Mood: Thanks: 9 Thanked 19 Times in 18 Posts	09-29-2012, 12:13 AM Well, time to go hunt for cool avatars!

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Sorknes Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 538 Senior Member Thanks: 172 Thanked 254 Times in 184 Posts	09-29-2012, 12:23 AM This sounds like a really fun challenge! I hope I have time for this between the two others! Anyway, I noticed my avatar was in there O.o (weeee!) on the quick selection, so I thought I'd post a big version of it in case anybody was actually interested... http://cghub.com/images/view/114306/ (don't worry, it's still just the head, and it's just a quick sketch as well ) goes looking for interesting avatars __________________ CGHUB Sketchbook Sorknes Art Blog Facebook

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Amaakir Join Date: Oct 2011 Posts: 891 Moderator My Mood: Thanks: 457 Thanked 412 Times in 356 Posts	09-29-2012, 05:42 AM Oh my, I'm part of the selection, Im truly honored, Choo Anyways, count me in! This seems like fun! I might take your word, Sorknes, and work on your avatar __________________ - Facebook - - Amaakirs Sketchbook - :: Join us on the Anatomicae Challenges! ::

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Heliux Join Date: Sep 2012 Posts: 3 Junior Member Thanks: 2 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	09-30-2012, 12:25 AM Hi everyone! New to CGHub, so if I step on any forum faux pas, sorry. :P --My very sketchy start

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devinplatts Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 70 Member Thanks: 0 Thanked 13 Times in 9 Posts	10-04-2012, 10:08 AM more like "characterREFORGE" __________________ cghub sketchbook \| blog \| website

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Lotsaluvin Join Date: Nov 2011 Posts: 94 Member My Mood: Thanks: 19 Thanked 62 Times in 47 Posts	10-06-2012, 12:07 AM I don't know if I will have time to compete in this one, but i was bored at work so I sketched Malo's avatar. Attachment 96363 Attachment 96365 Attached Thumbnails Attached Images __________________ "One often meets his destiny on the road he takes to avoid it..." - Thank you weird turtle from Kung Fu Panda! Oh Lordy, who gave him a tablet? (Lotsa's Sketchbook)

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Starexai Join Date: Oct 2011 Posts: 110 Senior Member My Mood: Thanks: 10 Thanked 39 Times in 26 Posts	Great Challenge! 10-09-2012, 12:01 PM Hello Everyone! After 20 minutes of searching Avatars from the artists in my favorites, I thought BaoPham's Avatar would be really exciting to paint! But I have a question.. Although his Avatar is in the upright position, can I turn the angle of the avatar? ..or does it have to be in the same upright position. I was thinking of a whimsical flowy dance but not in the exactly upright position. This is the Avatar I'm aiming to complete! Goodluck all and excited to see everyone's progress!!

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SuperJMan Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 68 Member My Mood: Thanks: 37 Thanked 23 Times in 19 Posts	10-09-2012, 04:41 PM I decided to do marmotte It's rough working with such bright colors. Not used to it lol. Attached Thumbnails Attached Images

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galloPinto Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 20 Junior Member Thanks: 0 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts	10-10-2012, 07:22 AM Hi guys! Excited to be participating in this challenge. Heliux - That's an awesome take on amaakir's avatar! He either looks like a detective or a vampire. Lotsaluvin - Ha! That's cute! Maybe bring the arm from behind him a little. Starexai - That looks like a fun avatar to do and your goal with it sounds interesting. SuperJMan - Wow, that is bright, you probably have to turn off the green layer so you don't get blinded, hehe. It looks great so far and I like the pose! Tho that straightened legs looks a little long? I'll be doing one of my favorite artists on here: enrique fernandez Here's my take on it: I want to make the character more realistic, tall and scrawny. Still keeping that crazed look and creepy/sly smile. Let me know what needs work.

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Starexai Join Date: Oct 2011 Posts: 110 Senior Member My Mood: Thanks: 10 Thanked 39 Times in 26 Posts	10-10-2012, 04:53 PM Hey guys! I need your opinions! Basically I used the avatar as the head and just chose a couple sketches with it to see what it would look like with a body. I was wondering out of the two, which would you prefer me to continue for this challenge. I have two choices, Either A. The Exotic Dancer or B. Destined Soulmates. I will probably add to the composition and perspective, add depth as well. But these are the sketches of the bodies with the avatar placed on top to have a visual of what I should move on with... Okay guys, I need your opinions! The Exotic Dancer Destined Soulmates

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galloPinto Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 20 Junior Member Thanks: 0 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts	10-10-2012, 05:20 PM Starexai - I like the destined lovers because it's more busy, but I like the pose she has in the exotic dancer one. Maybe you can give her a nice pose in the destined lovers one. These are some nice poses you could play around with: http://www.posespace.com/posetool/sh...u=anastasia041, http://www.posespace.com/posetool/sh...px?sku=lexi043, http://www.posespace.com/posetool/sh...ku=sarahann019, http://www.posespace.com/posetool/sh...x?sku=luana035 The site is awesome.

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Starexai Join Date: Oct 2011 Posts: 110 Senior Member My Mood: Thanks: 10 Thanked 39 Times in 26 Posts	10-10-2012, 07:13 PM Ah! Thanks for the help! I think I will combine them... Why not? Then ill add some more drama! I really appreciate the sites! ::Saves them:: Posespace.com Seems awesome! Look forward to posting for more of your advice. Excited to see your work as well! Last edited by Starexai; 10-10-2012 at 07:16 PM.