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Subject: [ A r t ] Ambient Wonder | Banshee Concept Art :: [Status - WIP 3]

Call me Wolfie | My anti-drug
New Flood for life <3

We’re looking back laughing because they called us crazy, but we took that chance on that feeling, living for the moment, we were spinning in. Maybe we were a lot of things, but we weren't crazy.

[ Current Status - WIP 3 ]
*Note - I apologize for the crappy quality for this WIP. Photobucket is being silly.

Welcome to my work in progress thread, dedicated to my latest and long overdue piece of Halo concept/fan art! In this thread you will see almost every step I take into creating this one, extremely large picture. From the sketch, to the coloring, to the finish product, I hope you enjoy every bit that I have to offer.

I will be open to questions, suggestions, comments, and the like throughout the duration of this piece. Keep in mind that I take my art seriously and everything you say will be considered, but taken to heart. Don't be afraid to be critical, however, as I enjoy making necessary improvements and I like the challenge.

To learn more about the composition and it's technical components, continuing reading below.

S P E C U L A T I O N S
Artist . Kelsey Kronmiller (me)
What . The finished piece will contain both the Banshee you see now, and a Spartan of some variation either shooting or boarding (my original intention) the aircraft. There will also be a background fitting for the scene.
Tools Used . Adobe Photoshop CS4 and a Wacom Bamboo tablet
Size . The banshee you see is currently 4920 x 3080 pixels, which is 16 x 10 inches when printed because I needed to change the resolution. I can't imagine how big it's going to be when it's done though, lol.

W O R K .. I N .. P R O G R E S S
> [WIP 1] - Sketch
> [WIP 2] - Added some color
> [WIP 3] - Banshee color completed, will be cleaned (quality is kinda crap because of Photobucket)

R E L A T E D
> [Soffish] - A quick Soffish I made for the Bungie guys <3 Soffish is, after all, my favorite Bungie related thing.
> [Banshee with Background] - I wanted to use the banshee for a school project, so I quickly put together a background and really liked the outcome. Figured you guys would too!

[Edited on 04.27.2010 7:10 AM PDT]

  • 04.14.2010 2:06 PM PDT
Subject: [ A r t ] Ambient Wonder | Banshee Concept Art :: [Status - WIP 2]

"Find The Bomb?!
Find The Bomb?!
I'm Looking For The Flag!
What The Heck Is Assualt!?"

this stuff is really nice, I like the art style although a few bits could be cleaned up, please keep it up.

And is this based off of anything?

  • 04.14.2010 5:52 PM PDT
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this is pretty damn good.

  • 04.15.2010 6:29 AM PDT

Call me Wolfie | My anti-drug
New Flood for life <3

We’re looking back laughing because they called us crazy, but we took that chance on that feeling, living for the moment, we were spinning in. Maybe we were a lot of things, but we weren't crazy.

Buggy - Well, it's still just a WIP so the lines will be cleaned up a tad once it's finished. I kind of like the sketchy style, however.

And I've been using some reference picture to draw the banshee and I'll do the same for the Spartan to make sure I have anatomy, armor, and proportions correct.

Munchies - Thank you!

  • 04.15.2010 6:49 AM PDT
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OMG I love that kind of drawings.

I like your style and showing each major step is an awesome way to show how you did this:)

keep working on this, it's gonna be great.

  • 04.15.2010 7:10 AM PDT

Call me Wolfie | My anti-drug
New Flood for life <3

We’re looking back laughing because they called us crazy, but we took that chance on that feeling, living for the moment, we were spinning in. Maybe we were a lot of things, but we weren't crazy.

Thank you!

Expect another WIP tonight :]

  • 04.15.2010 9:36 AM PDT

Call me Wolfie | My anti-drug
New Flood for life <3

We’re looking back laughing because they called us crazy, but we took that chance on that feeling, living for the moment, we were spinning in. Maybe we were a lot of things, but we weren't crazy.

WIP 3 up :D

  • 04.15.2010 3:16 PM PDT
Subject: [ A r t ] Ambient Wonder | Banshee Concept Art :: [Status - WIP 3]
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Awesome job, though the WIP 3 link isn't working for me. :P

  • 04.16.2010 1:16 PM PDT

Call me Wolfie | My anti-drug
New Flood for life <3

We’re looking back laughing because they called us crazy, but we took that chance on that feeling, living for the moment, we were spinning in. Maybe we were a lot of things, but we weren't crazy.

Oh! Thank you for letting me know. I used a different uploading service because Photobucket wasn't coming in HD. I'll fix it when I get home :D

  • 04.17.2010 1:49 PM PDT

An assassin will always carry on, even after death.

There really good.

  • 04.17.2010 2:02 PM PDT
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Posted by: Skulblaka
They're really good.

Yeah, I agree. Those are very good.

[Edited on 04.17.2010 2:30 PM PDT]

  • 04.17.2010 2:30 PM PDT

I would love to do some collaborative work with you. Let me know if you're interested!

  • 04.17.2010 6:18 PM PDT

Call me Wolfie | My anti-drug
New Flood for life <3

We’re looking back laughing because they called us crazy, but we took that chance on that feeling, living for the moment, we were spinning in. Maybe we were a lot of things, but we weren't crazy.

Posted by: paufill
I would love to do some collaborative work with you. Let me know if you're interested!
Well what kind of ideas do you have in mind?

  • 04.17.2010 6:51 PM PDT

Just about anything. Halo looks are always cool. I'm still messing around on my bamboo board but the best way to learn is to just do things. It's obvious you are creative and together I bet we can come up with some pretty cool stuff.

For example, here is a super rough sketch with Bamboo I did:
Joker Study I finished up that image by the way, so you have a better look.

I am wondering the main tool you're using to color the banshee . . .

[Edited on 04.19.2010 4:13 PM PDT]

  • 04.17.2010 8:05 PM PDT

Call me Wolfie | My anti-drug
New Flood for life <3

We’re looking back laughing because they called us crazy, but we took that chance on that feeling, living for the moment, we were spinning in. Maybe we were a lot of things, but we weren't crazy.

Nice! Well, once I have some things off my plate and I'm looking for something new to do, I'll fling you a message. Just need to finish up this school year and whatnot.

As for the main tool, I'm using the regular brush tool, hard, using about 43-55% opacity.

  • 04.17.2010 10:30 PM PDT

Posted by: Halo2Girl305Your link is still down.


I <3 Banshees, and this is nice. Good work. I'm definitely looking forward to the finished product.

  • 04.17.2010 10:33 PM PDT

Call me Wolfie | My anti-drug
New Flood for life <3

We’re looking back laughing because they called us crazy, but we took that chance on that feeling, living for the moment, we were spinning in. Maybe we were a lot of things, but we weren't crazy.

Just got home and uploaded the new one :]

  • 04.17.2010 10:36 PM PDT

Posted by: Halo2Girl305
Just got home and uploaded the new one :]
I see. Very nice.

  • 04.17.2010 10:37 PM PDT

Call me Wolfie | My anti-drug
New Flood for life <3

We’re looking back laughing because they called us crazy, but we took that chance on that feeling, living for the moment, we were spinning in. Maybe we were a lot of things, but we weren't crazy.

Thanks :D

  • 04.18.2010 11:24 PM PDT

An assassin will always carry on, even after death.

The fully coloured one is brilliant

  • 04.19.2010 2:42 PM PDT

"Find The Bomb?!
Find The Bomb?!
I'm Looking For The Flag!
What The Heck Is Assualt!?"

I have to ask the time you have been spending on this. Because it is very good.

  • 04.19.2010 2:45 PM PDT

Call me Wolfie | My anti-drug
New Flood for life <3

We’re looking back laughing because they called us crazy, but we took that chance on that feeling, living for the moment, we were spinning in. Maybe we were a lot of things, but we weren't crazy.

Thank you :D

As for the time spent, not as long as some people might think. I usually work on it on Thursday nights during my 3 hour Aesthetics class (because it's boring >.>). The sketch took about a half hour, and the coloring took about 3 hours all together; maybe slightly longer.

Expect the Spartan to be sketched this week :D

  • 04.19.2010 2:51 PM PDT
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I be gone into the depts of abyss. I'm leaving Bungie.net. Sorry.

That must be the cutest Banshee I have EVER seen. Looks cudly!

Try drawing a seraph fighter.

  • 04.20.2010 12:17 PM PDT

Call me Wolfie | My anti-drug
New Flood for life <3

We’re looking back laughing because they called us crazy, but we took that chance on that feeling, living for the moment, we were spinning in. Maybe we were a lot of things, but we weren't crazy.

Haha, thanks!

I wanted to use this as a project in school, so I quickly threw together a background just for the Banshee. I'll post it later this afternoon.

I'm starting to work on the Spartan, however, so expect more of that by tomorrowish :]

  • 04.21.2010 7:53 AM PDT

Call me Wolfie | My anti-drug
New Flood for life <3

We’re looking back laughing because they called us crazy, but we took that chance on that feeling, living for the moment, we were spinning in. Maybe we were a lot of things, but we weren't crazy.

Well, I didn't have a lot of time this week to work on it more, but hopefully by this Thursday I'll have the Spartan drawn.

In the meantime, check out the side project under the "related" section!

  • 04.27.2010 7:11 AM PDT

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