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This is the final homework assignment to my Clothed Figure 1 class. We had to collect reference and design our own version of a famous historical character chosen from a list. I wanted to practice drawing cowboys, so i picked old Wild Bill here. Im gonna print this out on a big 2 foot poster for class tomorrow =D.


Pencil: 10 hours?
Photoshop: 1 hour
Wild Bill Concept©Me

Critiques


:iconaseariel:
First of all, I love all the little details on the clothing, and the ammo/gun belts in particular. From the top of his greasy-looking head to beyond the tattered edge of his duster, these images easily show that a lot of hard work was put into their design as well as their execution. The dynamism of the posing is fantastic, and the facial expressions are hilarious and strangely charming.

My only technical complaint is that the cigar looks like it should be falling out of his mouth in the top left image. I think his teeth should be slightly parted, and the cigar clenched between them, but then again my only real reference for men smoking cigars is old A-Team reruns. Maybe "Wild Bill" just has stronger lips than Hannibal?

Great work all-around, though. The jutting-jaw head-shot grin and the full-shot of him reloading are probably my favorite parts of this reference sheet.
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:iconkh2kid:
Reminds me of when I was young watching those Wild West shows at theme parks. You did an excellent job Arvalis! The poses and proportions are great not to mention consistencies in the costume. I like how the expressions are over the top Wetsern yet very life-like. I don't know the person you're trying to draw, but I could gather from the drawing that he's a bad guy. My favorite is the third from the left with the two guns. The smoke is drawn incredibly well. Overall, I think this is a great piece, I hope it does well in your class!
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:iconkumorininja08:
Wonderful job! The outfit and the facials are very expressive and suit the character you are portraying well^^ Seems a bit tattered, but I'm sure this roughened cowboy has seen his share of down and dirty shootouts and barfights:D

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:iconavodkabottle:
That top left expression is gold. I like how shiny his hair is.

Way awesome gunslinging there.
:iconmodernerd:
damn for an hour thats hella good man

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:iconshidabeeda:
This is AWESOME! the details are mind blowing and the movement of the clothes.. makes me feel like im watch an old western during the duel scenes ^ ^
Also the guns.. I love the guns :thumbsup:

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:iconneri3:
very nise, tones, line work is great, love the expresions and the designe,
im reduing mine right know so ill probably be sleepy tomorow
:iconexuitirteiss:
oh my god WILD bill XD

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:iconxskirtzx:
Aughhh I want to watch a western now....this guy kicks so much ass.....you're so cool Arv. :heart:

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:iconbroadshore:
Oh!!! Wonderful work!!!!

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:icontornaroundtheedges:
OMFG! this is excellent, instafav. Effyes cowboys >w> You really impressed me with this one 8D

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:iconscurge-uw3:
Nice and those playing cards in the hat give it a great touch

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