New to this board...

[scalf001]

Hello, everyone.

I'm checking this forum out for the first time... Its pretty cool... I'm hopinig to get familiar with how to use it quickyl. I'd like to post some art here... Its been a while since I have been in touch with the BSG universe.

Chris

[Ninja]

Welcome Chris. I'm sure you'll find a wealth of information here and let me tell you...does this place have some talented artists or what! :)

[Rowan]

Welcome to Fleets Chris :D
if you have any questions or need help you have but to ask! ;) :D

you can post help questions here: http://www.colonialfleets.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=48

[amberstar]

Glad to have you here Chris! Hope you enjoy Fleets :)

[thomas7g]

Welcome to the Fleet!!!!!!!


:salute: :salute: :salute: :salute: :salute: :salute: :salute:

[repcisg]

Greetings and welcome, Chris!

[thomas7g]

OHMYGAWD!!!!!!! Okay..... I've just been humbled!! LOL!

This guy is MUCH better than me! :D

Incredible art Chris!! I would love to see more of your art!!

[Ninja]

Did ya hear that bang? That was the sound of my jaw hitting the desk.
Awesome artwork!!!

[Gemini1999]

Holy frack!

Talk about hiding your light under a basket!!! Where has this guy been keeping himself?

Welcome aboard Chris...! Your talent is awesome - so awesome in fact that I may have to "avert my eyes" as I am more than humbled. I still draw the old fashioned way!

Best,
Bryan

[BST]

Chris,

Welcome! Glad to have you, here at our little island getaway! :D

I'm not an artist so, I don't quite know who's who but, when I took a look at your artwork......


WOW!!

Beautiful work! :thumbsup:


BST :)

[Dawg]

Welcome to CF, Chris!

I am
Dawg
:warrior:

[scalf001]

Thanks for all the compliments, folks! Such a warm welcome. 'Dont see that much on other boards...

I'd like to upload a new drawing, but I can't figure out how to do it...

How do I do this? This is is all so new to me.


Chris

[BST]

Chris,

What type of file do you want to upload? I may be able to assist.

BST

[scalf001]

Its a Jpeg. It stands at about 2.29 megs, at about 5.5 inches by 6.5 inches, 150 dpi.


Chris

[BST]

Its a Jpeg. It stands at about 2.29 megs, at about 5.5 inches by 6.5 inches, 150 dpi.


Chris


Chris,

I checked the dimensions with our resident tech guru, Tom (aka thomas7g). Apparently, the entire picture won't fit on the screen, at the same time. Is there a way for you to shrink down the picture size, without sacrificing detail?

BST

[thomas7g]

We would be happy to display the pic for you. But screen reolution is 72 dots per inch. So it will be too big to be displayed on the screen at one time.

With our banner, even on my big monitor, I only have about 670 pixels left over heightwise. And your pic is close to 1000 pixels tall. Course if you would rather it be big, that's no problem. Its the artist discretion. We are here to help. :D

[dilbertman]

Chris

Nice of you to drop in. Hope to see you next weekend at the Motor City Comic Con. I will try to give you and call in a day or two. BTW, Gary is coming into town on Wed. If you care to know this a cool place to to post. Hope the family is doing good. Now come on and post some of that great art of your here.

Jim :cool:

[scalf001]

Okay, I shrank the pic... Where do I send it?
I appreciate the help.

Chris

[scalf001]

Hey, Jim...

Good to hear from you. Call me.. Its been a while.

Chris

[Ninja]

even on my big monitor.....

I bet it would fit on my BIG monitor :D

[Rowan]

Okay, I shrank the pic... Where do I send it?
I appreciate the help.

ChrisHello Chris :D

you can send it to thomas7g@colonialfleets.com

[thomas7g]

This is a painting that Chris said that he started Sunday Morning! WOW! Now ain't that a way to spend an day?!

ColonialFleets are absolutely delighted to be able to share this with everyone!

:bounce:

http://www.thomas7g.com/battlestar-galactica/moduploads/cylonhorse.jpg

[larocque6689]

Hi Chris, welcome to Fleets.

[thomas7g]

Hey Chris, I'm curious to how you did this. Did you go digital? Or is this traditional oils?

I use painter alot. It looks like that program to me. I like that program alot, But haven't used it as much since they took away my favorite brush setting (brushy). And I've found it very hard to get back into cause of the complexity of the program.

However you did it, I like it! :D

[braxiss]

http://www.thomas7g.com/battlestar-galactica/moduploads/cylonhorse.jpg



wow!!!

i wish i had just a little talent like that :salute:

[thomas7g]

I appreciate the kind words!

I just think Chris is more of a natural than I am. I have to sweat blood to make art. :D

[Muffit]

Oh, man!! I just saw your pic Chris!! Absolutely gorgeous!! Welcome, welcome to Fleets! Please DO post your art!! :thumbsup:

:muffit:

[Archangel]

Awww man. that is terrific!!!

Makes me wish I could draw a straight line a half inch long.

[scalf001]

Hey, all...
Sorry I disappeared for a while there. I didn't mean to "post and run". Tom, in response to your questions as to how I did it; I rendered it in Photoshop, using the Wacom Intuos 2 tablet. I use that for everything, now.

I love how you can "doodle" with freehand sketches, but in the time it takes to do it on paper, you can add full color elements without breaking out all of the messy stuff.

And its cool how you can retain the technique of traditional freehand drawing, and literally transfer the style over to digital without losing anything.


I appreciate everyone's kind compliments on the piece! More to come... Do I send it to you again, Tom?


Chris

[jewels]

beautiful work Chris. Welcome to fleets.

P.S. to anyone that doesn't have some of the Realm Press BG comics: Chris was one of the illustrators for those.

[martok2112]

Chris...it is an honor to have you here.


And now...I must say...

WOW! WOW! WOW! WOW! WOW!!!!!!

Most awesome!

The Cylon on horseback...that ROCKS! (As does all your other art.)

Kull Wahad! (I am profoundly stirred)


Respectfully, and in awe,
Martok2112

[kingfish]

This is a painting that Chris said that he started Sunday Morning! WOW! Now ain't that a way to spend an day?!

ColonialFleets are absolutely delighted to be able to share this with everyone!

:bounce:

http://www.thomas7g.com/battlestar-galactica/moduploads/cylonhorse.jpg



OMG that rocks. Welcome Chris.

[kingfish]

beautiful work Chris. Welcome to fleets.

P.S. to anyone that doesn't have some of the Realm Press BG comics: Chris was one of the illustrators for those.



Jules do you mean this:


http://chrisscalf.com/images/fantasy/wog5.htm



http://chrisscalf.com/images/fantasy/WOG5.jpg


This is excellent. I never seen such liknesses.

[martok2112]

:drool: :bounce: :bounce: :bounce: :bounce: :drool:


WOW! Beautiful artwork.

Martok2112 :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :salute: