_Ms_ 106 Posted January 7, 2013 Bit of a work in progress. Haven't quite decided on clothing thus far. Also considering using a typography background with a good quote, but can't really find any that convey the concept. Definitely open to suggestions or even possibly a collab.Concept: I wanted to leave it open to interpretation as to whether he was putting the mask on or taking it off, as for some it's painful to remove the mask and expose oneself while for others it's more painful to have to put it back on when needed. Software: Adobe Illustrator CS6Tools Used: Pen Tool, Blend Tool, Pathfinder, Shapes, Opacity Masks AI file for anyone wanting to collab with it. https://www.dropbox.com/s/h0pojq5jp5ly548/Cullen_Jax_Mask.ai Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Meliodas 182 Posted January 7, 2013 i saw it on your FB page, looks great so far i wish i had time to do tablet work... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Spiridon 158 Posted January 7, 2013 Very nice, I have a tablet but I can't do that. lol Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
_Ms_ 106 Posted January 7, 2013 i saw it on your FB page, looks great so far i wish i had time to do tablet work... I did that on my touchpad of my macbook pro. Haven't gotten the hang of tablet for Illustrator work. I use it solely for PS painting/smudging and such. Yes, I've posted this on dA, FB, here, and an RPG's gfx forum hoping I can find some direction somewhere, lol. Very rare I get the time for a "just for fun" Ai project. I'd really like for this not to go in my unfinished folder for life. haha. Started back from holiday break today, two classes. Have one client that wants a gazillion infographics, another infographic client, and multiple photo restoration clients. So, I'm so swamped, I just don't have the time to really play with this one like I'd want. :( Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MonsterAddict 0 Posted January 7, 2013 “We understand how dangerous a mask can be. We all become what we pretend to be.” -Patrick Rothfuss To me, it looks like he knows he's putting himself into a dangerous situation. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lustre 108 Posted January 7, 2013 Due to the nature of the mask, to me it seems he is taking it off and revealing his true emotion (previously hidden behind the passive mask, with the hint of a smile). Incredible work though! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
_Ms_ 106 Posted January 8, 2013 “We understand how dangerous a mask can be. We all become what we pretend to be.” -Patrick Rothfuss To me, it looks like he knows he's putting himself into a dangerous situation. Due to the nature of the mask, to me it seems he is taking it off and revealing his true emotion (previously hidden behind the passive mask, with the hint of a smile). Incredible work though! Love the quote, and I'm glad you each saw it differently. It was my intent to leave it open to interpretation of the viewer as to whether he was taking it off or putting it on. Some people (like soldiers for example) have to put a mask on for their career and may not like the idea. Others may wear a mask all the time and it might be hard on them to remove it. Thus, I wanted it either way. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Maniak_uk 5,063 Posted January 9, 2013 Really nice work kiu Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Awards
GOvectorZ 970 Posted January 10, 2013 very cool concept this Jax and be nice to see this not go the "unfinished pile" as we all have plenty of those haha Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Exo 1 Posted January 20, 2013 Ohai der Jax! Thats my take on the wip, hope its OK :P Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Systematic 0 Posted January 21, 2013 There's something with you and triangles, my friend. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Exo 1 Posted January 21, 2013 There's something with you and triangles, my friend. I just like it >. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
_Ms_ 106 Posted January 22, 2013 Exo, when things calm down a bit for me work and school-wise, we'll get you going in AI, and you can collab with me on it then. If not that one another....I'm AI obsessed now, there will be dozens of projects coming, lol. I really need a vector lesson on hair. I really hate hair. There just has to be an easier way than I'm trying to go about it. For this project, I've been wanting to fix his hair.... It's too spiky and doesn't go with the rest of the softer curved lines of the piece. However, I do want to keep the negative space of it. So everything I've tried makes him look like a girl or a dude with a bad comb over. :unsure: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GOvectorZ 970 Posted January 22, 2013 maybe upload the Ai file Jax so i can have a lil looksie/play with it as & when i got the time Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
_Ms_ 106 Posted January 24, 2013 maybe upload the Ai file Jax so i can have a lil looksie/play with it as & when i got the time The dropbox .ai file link is in the opening. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GOvectorZ 970 Posted January 24, 2013 Thanks Jax, i must of missed the link first time round. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dronse 0 Posted January 31, 2013 Really nice, look forward to the finished product. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
