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ConfluenceFarms · Oct 12, 2017 4:55 AM

Yeah, I need to shuffle stuff around. I probably put it up here sooner than I should have!

Rose, I see it, now! Thank you! Now to see if I can DO it. I have some ideas. I do want more color variety than some of those examples, though... Hmmm. I've got some staring and thinking to do !

Wolfgang Pride · Oct 13, 2017 8:40 AM

I really like Hyborian's

RoseChalice · Oct 13, 2017 9:26 AM

Hey, Wolfgang, did you know that we're counting votes by the number of Thanks'? If you don't see the 30 already on that post, it's probably because you're on the mobile forum site. You can go to the desktop version by scrolling down to the bottom of any forum page and clicking the faint type that says Full Site. then you can click Thanks on any posts you like. :)
And as far as I know, you can vote on as many of the posts as you like, not just The One you think should win. Plus, she'll pick more than one, so why not? :)

ColourWorld · Oct 13, 2017 2:35 PM

Hey @Ammit, I am not the best person to keep stuff were I can fine it, and life is being mad ATM. I will post another art example as soon as I possibly can. Just to let you know. :D

Ritsika · Oct 13, 2017 11:41 PM

https://imgur.com/a/X2X7F

Autumn is such a beautiful season. Each morning and evening, the sun makes for a stunning display on the horizon. Alders are my favorite because of the sound their leaves make in the wind and the rich, vibrant change of colors.

I am not opposed to hearing constructive criticism.

Edit: And it is late in the night, so I cannot figure out how to post an image.

RoseFlute · Oct 14, 2017 6:36 AM

It's nice. :) I think the cart wheels should be a little darker. They blend in to the grass as it is. And maybe greyer? Since old wood greys.
Also, I think the link is fine, but if you put it into the button with a little landscape on it in the comment editor you should have it posted here. :)

Bourbon · Oct 14, 2017 6:53 AM

Tempted to join in, but not really sure if I can pull of autumn vibes! The entries so far are looking amazing :D

ConfluenceFarms · Oct 14, 2017 7:43 AM

Bourbon, if I can bring myself to put up my pathetic attempts, then YOU can certainly manage an autumn look!

Plus, autumn looks different everywhere! Autumn in Antarctica probably doesn't look like more than just a bit LESS ice and snow!

Wolfgang Pride · Oct 15, 2017 3:04 PM

@ColourWorld Yours is so pretty I'd love to see yours make it!
@RoseChalice Thanks for the heads up

BlackWaterEquine · Oct 15, 2017 7:10 PM

@Hyborian, That is stunning, I would so use that on all my horses!

Ritsika · Oct 15, 2017 9:51 PM

https://imgur.com/a/G2gJ6

I've been sitting on this one for a while, since Confluence Farms inspired me to investigate autumn in deserts, because I wasn't sure if it fit the fall theme. But some cacti bloom in the fall as temperatures drop so I had fun drawing the flowers.

Edit: Yay! I think I figured out how to post images. :D

OakCreek13 · Oct 15, 2017 10:17 PM

What are apps do you guys use :) I’m just cerious because I want to try :) all the art apps I’ve tried don’t work well for me or I can’t find them I have a chrome tablet/ laptop and a regular Apple iPad

deardiamond · Oct 15, 2017 10:20 PM

Wow, Ritsika, that one is gorgeous!! All of these are so amazing! I wish I had a fraction of the talent displayed here! Can't wait to be able to use the new backgrounds!

jezmynespice1 · Oct 15, 2017 10:51 PM

Wow ritsika, that's almost exactly what autumn looks like here in the desert, we don't get snow or leaves changing color, the most we get is cooler temps and more brown colored stuff lol I love your picture it's gorgeous

Hyborian · Oct 16, 2017 3:31 AM

@OakCreek13 I use Krita, it's freeware, and they have a version for apple mac OSX. Not sure if you could run it on an Ipad, but it's worth a look.

RipshinCreekFarm · Oct 16, 2017 8:16 AM

@OakCreek13 I am using Autodesk Sketchbook on a HP Chrome tablet. They have a free version, but I upgraded. I will say that I have been drawing for a long time, but have always been afraid of trying digital art. I downloaded the app for this contest, watched a few tutorials on YouTube, and have been having been having a blast.

ConfluenceFarms · Oct 16, 2017 9:10 AM

I do most of the work in MSPaint, then for finishing touches I use Artweaver. Its free, and my sister (a real artist! Gets paid to do art and everything!), tells me it's like a teeny slice of Photoshop.

Rits, I was wondering how that one was coming! It is just lovely!

Ritsika · Oct 16, 2017 11:43 AM

@OakCreek13, I have photoshop CS4 and a Bamboo tablet. I work off of a Toshiba laptop.

ConfluenceFarms · Oct 17, 2017 5:16 PM

Ok...tried a different method. This was actually easier,:

RoseFlute · Oct 17, 2017 8:13 PM

Ooooh,promising!

If you want to really simply add a foreground hill for the horse to stand on, have grass in a bright green (colors are generally brighter the closer they are) overlap the fence from the left side. Overlaps are a quick, subtle way to signal the eye (without shouting it at the face) that something is in front of something else. One wrong overlap line can sometimes be the difference between something working and something being strangely off. :)

ConfluenceFarms · Oct 17, 2017 8:29 PM

What do you mean 'overlap from the left side'?

ConfluenceFarms · Oct 17, 2017 9:12 PM

Update (and done for tonight!) I have discovered that the Impasto brush tool makes GREAT fence posts!

Ammit · Oct 18, 2017 5:01 AM

Please note that I have moved the end date of this to October 27th so people have time to buy the gene if they don't win it here.

Ammit · Oct 18, 2017 5:02 AM

@Confluence Farms Paint is a very hard program to work in. You are doing amazing with such a software handicap! I am seeing improvement entry to entry. :x

RipshinCreekFarm · Oct 18, 2017 1:10 PM

One last entry and I am done. Thank you Ammit, for the contest - it has been fun learning a new art style!
Misty fall morning - edited:

ConfluenceFarms · Oct 19, 2017 4:54 AM

Thanks, Ammit! :D

Ammit · Oct 19, 2017 5:06 AM

I think there will be a horse head right on the top of that fox. You have to consider where the horse will be in the art. :)

RipshinCreekFarm · Oct 19, 2017 6:53 AM

Thank you Ammit, for the heads up. I will work on retooling it. Um, how does everyone else figure out where the horse is? I have been guesstimating.

Ammit · Oct 19, 2017 6:56 AM

Use an image from the game to see. Just paste it in. :) You should try a range of sizes but 16hh is the default.

ConfluenceFarms · Oct 19, 2017 9:05 AM

I have an outline that I use. I'll see if I can get it shared. I've a REALLY busy couple of weeks, and don't get the chance to get on my laptop as much as I would like!

ConfluenceFarms · Oct 20, 2017 8:54 PM

I am soliciting suggestions again! Here's the latest version:

JordanK · Oct 20, 2017 9:27 PM

Looks awesome confluence!

RoseFlute · Oct 21, 2017 2:31 PM

And another from me! Less spooky this time. :P Though, I thought the dark background would be really cool for brightly colored coats like the Rainbow Riots and Hz Nexus and Axiom.

pinestables · Oct 22, 2017 12:14 AM

I like it! :D
I think it fits with the game art perfectly, but aren't the fences a little bit too high? They're higher than most of HaJ horses.

RoseFlute · Oct 22, 2017 5:44 AM

Thanks! I made them that high because we do have horses that reach the top of the frame, so it would be strange for the fence to be too small for them. :)

pinestables · Oct 22, 2017 6:08 AM

Ok, I understand :)

kintara · Oct 23, 2017 5:46 PM

I love the fence in your latest ones Confluence Farms!

ConfluenceFarms · Oct 23, 2017 6:52 PM

Ok...LAST one..I promise! Country roads:

RipshinCreekFarm · Oct 23, 2017 8:37 PM

Love it, Confluence! That is almost exactly the view across the road from our property.

ConfluenceFarms · Oct 23, 2017 8:43 PM

It reminds me of a gazillion country roads I partied on in high school! It was usually after dark, though! I did ride my horses down a bunch as well! :D

I can't decide whether to leave the barn in, or not.

RoseFlute · Oct 24, 2017 3:02 PM

Bumping because AHayes edited a post in the backlogs to include a picture that might not have been seen. :) Last week to vote, everyone! :D

AHayesHorses · Oct 24, 2017 6:25 PM

Thanks so much @RoseFlute! :)

Ammit · Oct 25, 2017 3:17 AM

Just so we are clear the votes only let me know which ones you guys like. I am not adding images just because they got a lot of votes.

ColourWorld · Oct 26, 2017 12:41 AM

I will post another background today, I wanted to post another two but life has been to mad to get them both done. :-S

Ammit · Oct 26, 2017 4:23 AM

LAST DAY

Bourbon · Oct 26, 2017 6:25 AM

Very very quick 25min entry before I go to work! I know I'm going to be to too dead tonight to do anything.

ColourWorld · Oct 26, 2017 7:39 AM

My last background, I wish I had the time to do more :(

RoseFlute · Oct 26, 2017 10:08 AM

Holy heck Bourbon, Nice! And I like this one better than your first one, ColourWorld. :D it's mutedness will let the horse shine. :)

AHayesHorses · Oct 26, 2017 2:20 PM

Ok! I know this is a little late but I had to completely restart it yesterday because I messed the whole thing up T-T But I think I might like this one. I think the edges are a little sharp but I could get my softening tool to cooperate so I left it. I hope I didn't forget to do anything!

Ammit · Oct 27, 2017 4:27 AM

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