CBRdraws: SUPERMAN

[Jaye]

CBRdraws is simple, we pick a character from comics, games, cartoons, whatever, and then people post their own drawings of that character.

It never closes, so its not like you have to do a drawing by the end of the week, but if you want a challenge each week to draw something you didn't expect to, it might be a good excercise.

No level of skill required, this is just for fun. It can be a splash page or part of a story. It can be penicils, inks, colors, paint, photography... really anything goes.

This week its Superman!

some references (http://images.google.com/images?q=superman+comic&hl=en&hs=aVO&lr=&client=firefox-a&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&sa=X&oi=images&ct=title)

Thanks!

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CBRdraws: CAPTAIN AMERICA (http://forums.comicbookresources.com/showthread.php?t=147162)
CBRdraws: HELLBOY (http://forums.comicbookresources.com/showthread.php?t=148146)
CBRdraws: GREEN LANTERN (http://forums.comicbookresources.com/showthread.php?t=149175)
CBRdraws: GALACTUS (http://forums.comicbookresources.com/showthread.php?t=150086)
CBRdraws: WONDER WOMAN (http://forums.comicbookresources.com/showthread.php?p=3962820)
CBRdraws: REMO WILLIAMS and CHIUN (http://forums.comicbookresources.com/showthread.php?t=151958)
CBRdraws: MOON KNIGHT (http://forums.comicbookresources.com/showthread.php?t=153030)

[Rik Levins]

http://www.riverwalk.netfirms.com/IMAGES/superman.jpg

[Jaye]

Beautiful work, Rik!

[Typo Lad]

Very powerful!

[davidbovey]

That's some nice inking Rik!

Here's mine.

http://www.davidbovey.com/images/supervshulk.jpg

[Typo Lad]

Some of the musculature on hus upper arms looks a bit off, but love the facial expression. Good sense of movement.

[Jaye]

Wonderful work, David. The use of the foreground is excellent!

[MaxofSteel]

Hey David, who's the guy getting pwned?

[davidbovey]

Thanks guys.


Hey David, who's the guy getting pwned?

That would be Hulk.

[MaxofSteel]

That would be Hulk.

Heheh. Nice. :D

[Rik Levins]

Thanks, Dave!

Yours is very cool! Love the reflected-light effect in the shading, gives it a very nice 3D effect.

[KirkFiege]

My old picture of Superman, I`ll be doing a Wonder Woman later today.
Comments?

[Typo Lad]

Nose/eye setting looks odd.

Why's he so mad?

[malephoenix]

My old picture of Superman, I`ll be doing a Wonder Woman later today.
Comments?

I really like your stylization.

[666MasterOfPuppets]

That would be Hulk.

Oh yeah. Cool.

[666MasterOfPuppets]

BTW, awesome drawings, everyone. Please, keep 'em coming.

SUPERMAN RULES!!!

[CE_Rap]

Shout out to Rik Levins. Real old school, man, I love it.

This is from little over a year ago. It's the only Supes stuff I haved scanned so, there ya go.
http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q268/CE-Rap/supes_face.jpg
http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q268/CE-Rap/Supes6.jpg
http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q268/CE-Rap/Supes9.jpg
Head over to Carlito's World (http://forums.comicbookresources.com/showthread.php?t=153904)for more:D

[Kintales]

Awesome Supes Rik! davidbovey's is explosive! CE Rap's has a unique style.

Here's mine :p


http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v297/kintales/Signature/KinSupes.jpg

[Mr_Fixit]

It's early.... I will have a better version of this sketch by Sunday evening.


http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v88/SWGraphics/SWGraphics/xeldnakralc.jpg

[666MasterOfPuppets]

Awesome drawings everyone!!! *PLEASE*, post some more.

[SmittyX]

http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l91/Smitty-48/SmanColorRough.jpg

[666MasterOfPuppets]

COOL! I like the coloring a lot. Looking forward to seeing more.

[SmittyX]

I was just trying to establish a classic Kal-El face. Now the trick will be to maintain it consistently in another pic, from another angle.

[SmittyX]

http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l91/Smitty-48/SupermanPencil1.jpg

[Alex Dragon]

Another blurry pic from me. It started as a sketch and "colored" in grey tones in PAINTER.

http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2003-10/463271/supes.JPG

[666MasterOfPuppets]

I was just trying to establish a classic Kal-El face. Now the trick will be to maintain it consistently in another pic, from another angle.

Agreed. It will be a matter of patience, I guess.


http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l91/Smitty-48/SupermanPencil1.jpg

Awesome drawing, it has a vintage feel to it that I like a lot.

[666MasterOfPuppets]

Another blurry pic from me. It started as a sketch and "colored" in grey tones in PAINTER.

http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2003-10/463271/supes.JPG

Painter huh? It seems you dominate that software very well, cuz this is a REALLY NICE drawing. The shield looks great.

[SmittyX]

Awesome drawing, it has a vintage feel to it that I like a lot.[/QUOTE]


Cheer's again! I'll have to finish the shield then.

[SmittyX]

http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l91/Smitty-48/SuperActionRoughOutline.jpg

A rough outline for a S-Man Action pic. Any C&C Welcome!

[666MasterOfPuppets]

http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l91/Smitty-48/SuperActionRoughOutline.jpg

A rough outline for a S-Man Action pic. Any C&C Welcome!

*LOVED* it. Did you take inspiration from Superman Returns?

[666MasterOfPuppets]

Cheer's again! I'll have to finish the shield then.

Looking forward to it.

[SmittyX]

*LOVED* it. Did you take inspiration from Superman Returns?

Maybe, I did see it not too long ago.( Seems like he has been saving people from air disasters since I became aware of superman though.) I liked the movie (except for the Lois Lane actress! She sucked paddy water!) but I would say it was a bit of an hommage to the 1977 Richard Donner film, and therefore hardly original. I started with Superman, and then went searching for background. Trying to go for a challenging perspective shot, and then trying to frame it with a sense of urgency. Originaly the missle was behind him but it looked like he had missed it. So I moved it in front.

[TroyCarlson]

Fantastic! I love these CBRdraws threads! Some great stuff has been coming out of you guys!

Of the stuff in this thread so far, I love CE_Rap's second drawing...I love that graphic, big hands look. And Rik Levin's drawing has such a classic, solid feel to it. If I didn't know any better, I would swear it was a panel from a Dan Jurgens book. Or maybe early Byrne? (take it as a huge compliment...the man may have gone insane recently, but he's still an amazing artist!) And David Bovey, I've already told you that you are amazing. GOD, those lines of yours are just amazing. Hell, there really isn't a bad Superman in the bunch. (Master of Puppets, please be sure and finish that! I love where it's going!)

So, here's my first attempt. I did it today during a meeting at work. I was going for "regal" and instead got "arrogant" I'll have to try again later, I guess.

Also, is it just me, or does everybody go through periods where they just can't seem to draw if it isn't on lined paper?! Everything I do that's not on a legal pad has been $h!+ recently!!!

http://www.popmatic.com/images/superman.jpg

Any C&C would be more then welcome! Nice work everyone!!!

[Jaye]

Its wonderful, Troy!
I think you could easily move from arrogant to regal by tweaking the eyebrow placement and shape of mouth.

And yeah, notebook paper insipres me when nothing else will do. Its like the cure for drawing block.

-Jaye


PS. I'm glad you like these threads

[howyadoin]

Also, is it just me, or does everybody go through periods where they just can't seem to draw if it isn't on lined paper?! Everything I do that's not on a legal pad has been $h!+ recently!!!I haven't drawn on lined paper since elementary school. I don't think I even own any at the moment.

[SmittyX]

Maybe have his eye's looking off toward the horizon rather than down, and soften the mouth, with less of a frown. As for lined paper? I don't see the advantage?

[kmeyers]

I haven't drawn on lined paper since elementary school. I don't think I even own any at the moment.

I drew on lined paper during classes when I should have been taking notes.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v233/kmeyers/Super-1.jpg

obviously from a photo...

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v233/kmeyers/Super.jpg
anger
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v233/kmeyers/super911.jpg

I wanted this painting, so I copied it from Alex Ross...
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v233/kmeyers/superrosshomagesm.jpg

[SmittyX]

Great Stuff! Especially the last two.

[SmittyX]

http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l91/Smitty-48/SupermanRough2.jpg

[kmeyers]

I really like how you have cleaned up the contour drawing, but I liked the sketchiness of the original drawing. It gave it a sense of motion and urgency. Now it seems much more plain.

[SmittyX]

I have to agree, I'll have to try going back the drawing board, and sketching it out again, but with a cleaner line. I did not really get the pesrpective the way I wanted to, regarding his anatomy. Thank's again for your comment's.

[666MasterOfPuppets]

Maybe, I did see it not too long ago.( Seems like he has been saving people from air disasters since I became aware of superman though.) I liked the movie (except for the Lois Lane actress! She sucked paddy water!) but I would say it was a bit of an hommage to the 1977 Richard Donner film, and therefore hardly original. I started with Superman, and then went searching for background. Trying to go for a challenging perspective shot, and then trying to frame it with a sense of urgency. Originaly the missle was behind him but it looked like he had missed it. So I moved it in front.

Yes, it was an homage to Richard Donner's film. Something that I totally endorsed and loved. I loved the movie. And when I say that I loved it, is because I LOVED it. :D

What you drew was a classic shot of big Blue saving the day. I liked very much the clean version of your drawing. Keep'em coming!

[666MasterOfPuppets]

Fantastic! I love these CBRdraws threads! Some great stuff has been coming out of you guys!

(Master of Puppets, please be sure and finish that! I love where it's going!)

Hey there. What should I finish? I have a fanfic in the works (:D), but I haven't talked about it here... Or perhaps you were talking about SmittyX's drawing?


So, here's my first attempt. I did it today during a meeting at work. I was going for "regal" and instead got "arrogant" I'll have to try again later, I guess.

Also, is it just me, or does everybody go through periods where they just can't seem to draw if it isn't on lined paper?! Everything I do that's not on a legal pad has been $h!+ recently!!!

http://www.popmatic.com/images/superman.jpg

Any C&C would be more then welcome! Nice work everyone!!!

*Great* work. And I agree with Smitty. If you make Big Blue look towards the horizon you'll get the look you're after.

As for the lined paper, those periods are usually when I'm in class (trying to get an Industrial Engineering Master degree :D:D). This period was particularly BOOOOORIIIING.

[666MasterOfPuppets]

I drew on lined paper during classes when I should have been taking notes.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v233/kmeyers/Super-1.jpg

obviously from a photo...

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v233/kmeyers/Super.jpg
anger
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v233/kmeyers/super911.jpg

I wanted this painting, so I copied it from Alex Ross...
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v233/kmeyers/superrosshomagesm.jpg

Dude, this is some serious stuff. Simply jaw-dropping stuff. I like very much the first one. Very dynamic, and I liked the shading and the pose.

EDIT: the pecs look a bit off, though. Other than that, and you're ready to make some serious money from this.

[TroyCarlson]

Hey there. What should I finish? I have a fanfic in the works (:D), but I haven't talked about it here... Or perhaps you were talking about SmittyX's drawing?

As for the lined paper, those periods are usually when I'm in class (trying to get an Industrial Engineering Master degree :D:D). This period was particularly BOOOOORIIIING.

Ha! Yes, I was totally talking about SmittyX's drawing. My bad.

Smitty, hate to say it, but cleaning up the drawing HAS lost some of what made it so good...those kinetic lines really added urgency and movement to it.

Also (and this is a bit of a nit-pick) but the fact that Superman isn't looking at the missile makes it feel like he's just flying along side of it. Like it's his buddy. Maybe if there was a before and after pic...where you could see him panic about the missile being fired, your pic would show him zooming past it, and the next pic would show him intercepting it...that would make a bit more sense. But stand-alone, it looks too much like he's not even paying attention to the missile, but to something beyond it. Maybe have him looking at it? Or even shrink him and put him BEHIND the missile a bit more?

[TroyCarlson]

I haven't drawn on lined paper since elementary school. I don't think I even own any at the moment.

I have legal pads at work, and I bring them to meetings to take notes. And, of course, during meetings I doodle. These doodles are never meant to be anything more than a sketch, or maybe a study of a picture that I want to finish...but they always seem to be better than what I draw when I sit down with the intention of producing something "serious".

The answer is obvious...I just gotta stop brining lined paper to meetings! :p

[TroyCarlson]

I drew on lined paper during classes when I should have been taking notes.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v233/kmeyers/Super-1.jpg


Two things...this pic of Superman ripping his shirt off is right. on. Nailed that, I love it.

And the fact that you not only tried to mimic Alex Ross but that you also SUCCEEDED. Beautiful.

[The Mirrorball Man]

Here's (http://www.deviantart.com/deviation/43422829/) my version of Superman. I already posted it in my thread, I hope you don't mind.

[TroyCarlson]

Here's (http://www.deviantart.com/deviation/43422829/) my version of Superman. I already posted it in my thread, I hope you don't
mind.

dude, you're totally channeling Kevin O'Neill on that pic! nice work. Love the design. I just wish that right hand looked like it was resting on his hip rather than floating above it...doesn't quite work for me. Your colors and lines are great, though!

(You have so many different styles on your deviant art page! Wow...cool stuff there.)

[666MasterOfPuppets]

Here's (http://www.deviantart.com/deviation/43422829/) my version of Superman. I already posted it in my thread, I hope you don't mind.

Of course we don't mind, man. You're free to post more. Like I said in that thread of yours, this version of Supes ROCKS.

[ScottDMSimmons]

A Superman pencil drawing I did tonight while watching an unrelated movie.

Scott

http://www.scottdmsimmons.com/sssupermanpencils.jpg

[The Mirrorball Man]

dude, you're totally channeling Kevin O'Neill on that pic! nice work. Love the design. I just wish that right hand looked like it was resting on his hip rather than floating above it...
Oh, trust me, I wish the same thing! I tried and I failed, and since I'm not very patient, I just used this version. :o


(You have so many different styles on your deviant art page! Wow...cool stuff there.)
Thank you. Again, that's because I'm not very patient, so I have to try different things to keep the interest level up!


Of course we don't mind, man. You're free to post more. Like I said in that thread of yours, this version of Supes ROCKS.
Thank you again. Your continuing support greatly appreciated.

[Jaye]

A Superman pencil drawing I did tonight while watching an unrelated movie.

Scott



Realy nice work, I enjoy the life in the lines.

[666MasterOfPuppets]

A Superman pencil drawing I did tonight while watching an unrelated movie.

Scott



Great drawing Scott. You plan on finishing it?

[666MasterOfPuppets]

Thank you again. Your continuing support greatly appreciated.

You're welcome, my friend.

[ScottDMSimmons]

Thanks, Jaye and Master!
Yes, I do plan on finishing it; I am just not sure when.
I am currently working on many projects for Global Comic Jam (http://www.globalcomicjam.com) and some writers.
I usually do sketches when I need a break from that.
I'll post it here when I do.

Scott

[666MasterOfPuppets]

Thanks, Jaye and Master!
Yes, I do plan on finishing it; I am just not sure when.
I am currently working on many projects for Global Comic Jam (http://www.globalcomicjam.com) and some writers.
I usually do sketches when I need a break from that.
I'll post it here when I do.

Scott

Cool. I'll be looking forward to the finished version. And there's no way I miss it, since I keep a close eye on this thread and on your thread.

Cheers.

[The Mirrorball Man]

There is no CBRdraws: SUPERGIRL thread, so I might as well post this here:

Supergirl! (http://www.deviantart.com/deviation/48482562/)

[howyadoin]

There is no CBRdraws: SUPERGIRL thread, so I might as well post this here:

Supergirl! (http://www.deviantart.com/deviation/48482562/)That's damn cool. I like the attitude in it.

[The Mirrorball Man]

That's damn cool. I like the attitude in it.

Thank you! Drawing that was a lot of fun.

[666MasterOfPuppets]

I agree with howyadoin. I LOVE what you did with SG.

[Nikita]

http://img245.imageshack.us/img245/3017/imgmi6.jpg (http://imageshack.us)



Well, my Supeman started off as a white guy, but after coloring him, I think I accidently turned him into a black guy. Oh well. I've always wanted to draw a black version of Superman. I will pretend he is another Version of Superman from another Earth in that 80's DC series, Crisis on Infinite Earths. :D


Anyway, did this one with marker.

[666MasterOfPuppets]

Nice one, Nikita. I like that you put him in an Atlas-like pose. He really has the weight of the world on him.

[The Mirrorball Man]

I agree with howyadoin. I LOVE what you did with SG.

Thank you! :)

Nikita, I like your Superman, although I'd say that he looks more Indian or Indonesian than black.

[Nikita]

Thank you! :)

Nikita, I like your Superman, although I'd say that he looks more Indian or Indonesian than black.


You know, you're right. LOL. Well, the universe is well overdue for an Indian or Indonesian Superman. :D

[sunny615]

This is a world's finest so it has both Superman and Batman, but hoepfully, it's still ok.

http://mysite.verizon.net/~sunny615/dc.jpg

[The Mirrorball Man]

I love your shading technique, sunny. The whole piece is very impressive.

[666MasterOfPuppets]

Agreed. That drawing kicks some serious ass.

[madrox1977]

Um pic i did about 6-7 months ago, its copied from the front of batman/superman not sure which issue, its somewhere in the meteorite storyline....anyway wish i hadnt used coloured pencils cos then i could have used photoshop...enjoy..

http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u285/mikeybumchin/Artwork/SupeBatTeam-1.jpg

[JadeDragon]

Wow! These are all terrific!!

Great thread!~~~Patrick

[JadeDragon]

Guess I could post this....even though I just posted it in my sketchthread a couple days ago.

I need to practice my JLA....
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v384/JadeDragonDreams/06-07-07%20Sinestro%20Corps/Superman_pb_03WEB4.jpg

[Typo Lad]

Patrick, is that a hint of some kind?

[howyadoin]

Patrick, is that a hint of some kind?Go read his thread.

[666MasterOfPuppets]

Awesome stuff here, people. It's great that I'm subscribed to this thread, so I don't miss anything.

[chizel man]

Late to the party I know, I know. sorry:o
http://i114.photobucket.com/albums/n252/bchizel2/classic.jpg

[warren_0]

Chisel man! That's hilarious! As a kid I always thought the Superman universe was kinda crazy.

Here's one for fun. Just goofin'...

http://www.warrenleonhardt.com/wp-content/uploads/images/supes.jpg

[chizel man]

Thanks Warren O. I like your rendition of superman aswell. He looks like a super doofus.:D

[doboy1]

http://i206.photobucket.com/albums/bb120/bob281/larry003.jpg

[doboy1]

old work I dont like anymore.

[666MasterOfPuppets]

Great stuff everyone.

[madrox1977]

Someone pointed out i wasnt doing many DC characters so lately been doing loads, heres my superman....two coloured versions of same pic

http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u285/mikeybumchin/New%20Artwork/Superman2.jpg
http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u285/mikeybumchin/New%20Artwork/Kal-el.jpg

[SoulStar]

posted this before but i'll do it again

[666MasterOfPuppets]

Great stuff, madrox and SoulStar.

If you got any more Supes drawings, don't be shy and post 'em.

[Viktor Bogdanovic]

http://img508.imageshack.us/img508/5073/supermanuz0.jpg

[chizel man]

http://i114.photobucket.com/albums/n252/bchizel2/kcsuperman001.jpg
http://i114.photobucket.com/albums/n252/bchizel2/kcsuperman001.jpg

[666MasterOfPuppets]

Incredible stuff, people. Great poses on both drawings.

[Caio Oliveira]

THE SUPER-HOMEM!!!

http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j49/CaioZed/Super.jpg

[666MasterOfPuppets]

WOW. Excellent angle, and I really like the colors. GREAT JOB!

[mattx110]

posted this before but i'll do it again
I really like this one. It's got such a personality to it. Those Kansas roots really come across.
And Caio... I like that better than all your CBIdol work. Great dog.
Chizel Man, that's a bit closer to his tough guy roots than usual modern depictions. Not a Superman you play pranks on.

[chizel man]

I love that andle Caio, Great stuff everyone.

[jedi34567]

I still can't do the logo, but here is a quick one:

http://paulmcrae.ca/picture-gallery/albums/userpics/10001/superman-sketch-2.jpg

[666MasterOfPuppets]

Good one. Welcome to the boards, and May The Force Be With You. ;)

[joh james]

http://i199.photobucket.com/albums/aa297/johjames/Sequentials/SUP3.jpg

[666MasterOfPuppets]

Oh my freaking god. That looks badass!!!

[joh james]

I've got badass to spare, 666! Thanks!

[howyadoin]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3103/2315488183_6b7244ffba_o.jpg

[armandoB]

great stuff, everyone

http://www.comicspace.com/armandob/uploaded/7491/1175630558_OjI3risaSb.jpg

[666MasterOfPuppets]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3103/2315488183_6b7244ffba_o.jpg


great stuff, everyone

http://www.comicspace.com/armandob/uploaded/7491/1175630558_OjI3risaSb.jpg

Oh crap. This is... Damn it, that's what I call talent. Simply incredible. I assure you, words fail me.

[Chris Ring]

Someday I'll get around to coloring this. :D

http://i259.photobucket.com/albums/hh283/carbonknight/Superman.jpg

www.chrisringart.com
www.93cobra.deviantart.com
www.t5design.com

[666MasterOfPuppets]

That one is extremely cool, Chris. I'm looking forward to seeing the colored version.

[havokeff]

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b367/havokeff/SupermanSpace.jpg
http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b367/havokeff/SupermanSpace1.jpg
Quick one I did for a buddy. he's not a fan of Wolverine.
http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b367/havokeff/svsw2.jpg

[havokeff]

Did this tonight.
http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b367/havokeff/SMshadow1.jpg

[666MasterOfPuppets]

HOLY CRAP. Freaking AMAZING stuff havokeff. And welcome to the boards.

[howyadoin]

HOLY CRAP. Freaking AMAZING stuff havokeff. And welcome to the boards.Second that. Great compositions.

[Blacksheath]

haha love the wolverine.. :) thats awesome! i find quite alot of talent here!

[havokeff]

Thanks all. I appreciate it. :)

[comicart]

Kudos guys! I'm impressed by the pieces I see here.
Most particularly Rik, Sunny and JadeDragon. Neat stuff!

Terry - Al Rio Art

[Spike-X]

Chisel man! That's hilarious! As a kid I always thought the Superman universe was kinda crazy.

Here's one for fun. Just goofin'...

http://www.warrenleonhardt.com/wp-content/uploads/images/supes.jpg
'zat u, Jack Davis?

[havokeff]

Long story.
http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b367/havokeff/armedsupes.jpg

[chizel man]

D***! Superman looks like someone killed his family and now he's getting some payback. Niiiice!

[666MasterOfPuppets]

Long story.
http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b367/havokeff/armedsupes.jpg

A story I'm willing to read. C'mon!

[Danny Wall]

Here was my entry for Project Rooftop's (tencentticker.com/projectrooftop (http://www.tencentticker.com/projectrooftop))contest to redesign Superman. Didn't even get an honorable mention! D'oh! (But I'm not bitter, not even tho many of the finalists/honorable mentions included elements that I used as well. No, not bitter at all.) :)

http://ozbot.typepad.com/photos/uncategorized/2008/06/11/supermanredux.png

[Manon]

Yeah, some of the ones at project rooftop were BS. Like, Evil Mullet Man that got top of the page?! What the hell? or I'm covered in jagged crystals man....

Other than that though, I really like Kyle's, it got second place. I think Ming's was simply too busy. The third place one was real clean, though. And I liked the one where Supes was shirtless, with the fabric hanging from his waist, very "what if Superman decided to enlighten himself by living in India" vibe.

[Ontir]

http://www.warrenleonhardt.com/wp-content/uploads/images/supes.jpg

Is that a load in your shorts, or are you happy to see me! :eek: :tongue:

[Danny Wall]

Yeah, some of the ones at project rooftop were BS. Like, Evil Mullet Man that got top of the page?! What the hell? or I'm covered in jagged crystals man....

Other than that though, I really like Kyle's, it got second place. I think Ming's was simply too busy. The third place one was real clean, though. And I liked the one where Supes was shirtless, with the fabric hanging from his waist, very "what if Superman decided to enlighten himself by living in India" vibe.

When I re-read my post just now, it sounds more bitter than I really am. Darn the internet! I gotta remember them smileys.

In any case, I knew that I would get points dinged off for not having my Superman "approachable." It's a weird design requirement in that Supes has to be 1) an alien 2) a paragon of heroics and 3) an everyday-Smallville kind of guy. I don't think that any of the designers really captured that as the holy grail of designs, but many came pretty close.

[666MasterOfPuppets]

Here was my entry for Project Rooftop's (tencentticker.com/projectrooftop (http://www.tencentticker.com/projectrooftop))contest to redesign Superman. Didn't even get an honorable mention! D'oh! (But I'm not bitter, not even tho many of the finalists/honorable mentions included elements that I used as well. No, not bitter at all.) :)

http://ozbot.typepad.com/photos/uncategorized/2008/06/11/supermanredux.png

Cool!!!!! I was thinking (and even posted a comment at the site) how to take a look at the rest of the submissions.

Is there any particular explanation for your design?

[666MasterOfPuppets]

Yeah, some of the ones at project rooftop were BS. Like, Evil Mullet Man that got top of the page?! What the hell? or I'm covered in jagged crystals man....

Other than that though, I really like Kyle's, it got second place. I think Ming's was simply too busy. The third place one was real clean, though. And I liked the one where Supes was shirtless, with the fabric hanging from his waist, very "what if Superman decided to enlighten himself by living in India" vibe.

Some of those I actually applauded, because even though they didn't look like Superman, at least the artists had the balls to make a real departure from the traditional suit. For example, the concept behind the one made of crystals is brilliant, I think . Although it looked kinda "feathery" like one of the judges said.

[atoningunifex]

Here was my entry for Project Rooftop's (tencentticker.com/projectrooftop (http://www.tencentticker.com/projectrooftop))contest to redesign Superman. Didn't even get an honorable mention! D'oh! (But I'm not bitter, not even tho many of the finalists/honorable mentions included elements that I used as well. No, not bitter at all.) :)

http://ozbot.typepad.com/photos/uncategorized/2008/06/11/supermanredux.png

I like the cape idea a lot. I also like the gauntlets and the belt. I'm not as sure about the boots. It's the cuffs on the boots that kinda throw me a little bit. But overall it's a fun design and really brings across the "Sun God" subtext of Superman well.

[Danny Wall]

Cool!!!!! I was thinking (and even posted a comment at the site) how to take a look at the rest of the submissions.

Is there any particular explanation for your design?

Short answer: yes. Long answer: I was trying to reason out how other people looked at Superman-- not just the people of the DC universe but how we readers/creators see his role. Why do we read/write/draw Superman in the first place? My answer, He is the forefather of a modern-day mythology, an inspiration and hope that absolute power can be absolutely what we need in a hero. It's like Prometheus. And yet there is still some kind of otherworldliness about him. So I kept some mythological elements like the cape-toga and gladiator-ish boots, but added some surreal elements like the pinstriped section and oddly S-shaped gauntlets. No mask or gloves, because that would be a deal-breaker in a Superman costume, to me. Finally, I created a pose and used a more painterly style to raise the modern-myth vibe.

[diceshooter]

I have started painting in acrylics, and the subject matter I find most interesting is comic books... I am horrible at drawing so I trace from reference and paint from there... I am more of a colorist than a painter, but it is only a hobby and I am trying to get better at it.

Here is my first... a superman painting. It is a study of a piece done by Ed Mcguiness...

First I draw (well trace) it in....

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v238/diceshooter/SANY0215.jpg

Skip ahead a few steps....

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v238/diceshooter/SANY0222.jpg

And this is with the background... this picture was done when it still needed touchups, but the painting is all cleaned up and framed now...

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v238/diceshooter/SANY0223.jpg

[diceshooter]

who moved my thread into this one!

I wanted to show my painting not join this CBR draws challenge. Why is it that others can have threads showing their paintings but mine gets move to this thread?

[Typo Lad]

Regardless of how it got here, it's quite a good piece.

[666MasterOfPuppets]

Short answer: yes. Long answer: I was trying to reason out how other people looked at Superman-- not just the people of the DC universe but how we readers/creators see his role. Why do we read/write/draw Superman in the first place? My answer, He is the forefather of a modern-day mythology, an inspiration and hope that absolute power can be absolutely what we need in a hero. It's like Prometheus. And yet there is still some kind of otherworldliness about him. So I kept some mythological elements like the cape-toga and gladiator-ish boots, but added some surreal elements like the pinstriped section and oddly S-shaped gauntlets. No mask or gloves, because that would be a deal-breaker in a Superman costume, to me. Finally, I created a pose and used a more painterly style to raise the modern-myth vibe.

Exactly. Superman represents a modern take of the mythologies of old, I believe, when looked from certain POV. I also agree on the no-mask approach. Now that I think about it, he doesn't use a mask so we can trust in him a little bit more.


I have started painting in acrylics, and the subject matter I find most interesting is comic books... I am horrible at drawing so I trace from reference and paint from there... I am more of a colorist than a painter, but it is only a hobby and I am trying to get better at it.

Here is my first... a superman painting. It is a study of a piece done by Ed Mcguiness...

First I draw (well trace) it in....

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v238/diceshooter/SANY0215.jpg

Skip ahead a few steps....

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v238/diceshooter/SANY0222.jpg

And this is with the background... this picture was done when it still needed touchups, but the painting is all cleaned up and framed now...

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v238/diceshooter/SANY0223.jpg

Outstanding stuff. Any other art you want to share?

[diceshooter]

I am working on a Batman piece right now, but time escapes me sometimes.

I hope I can get it done soon and I can post it up. I wish I had more time to paint because I love doing comic book stuff.

[doboy1]

http://i206.photobucket.com/albums/bb120/bob281/logan048.jpg

[666MasterOfPuppets]

WHOA! Looking forward to the finished piece.

[doboy1]

I'm having trouble with the old fashioned S on his chest with this one.

[howyadoin]

I'm having trouble with the old fashioned S on his chest with this one.Remember that from this viewpoint, the S should be stretched horizontally. A lot.

[Wattano]

Hi I'm new. Greetings to all.

[king white]

Hi I'm new. Greetings to all.
I like this alot, It has a cool old school feel to it.

[Wattano]

Thank you .

[JoshRodgers]

an older one I did

http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b29/Jollyrodgers4/papaspank-col.jpg

[starkoryan81]

Here's my classic Curt Swan-inspired Supes...
http://i558.photobucket.com/albums/ss27/starkoryan81/Supes.jpgr

[666MasterOfPuppets]

Great stuff everyone. They're all kinds of awesome.

[Euvari]

http://lh4.ggpht.com/_w9erRRw0aow/TH76o3taS7I/AAAAAAAAA9o/lOnai3QQGtY/s320/39-Superman%20Mural.jpg
http://euvari.blogspot.com/2010/09/superman.html

[666MasterOfPuppets]

http://lh4.ggpht.com/_w9erRRw0aow/TH76o3taS7I/AAAAAAAAA9o/lOnai3QQGtY/s320/39-Superman%20Mural.jpg
http://euvari.blogspot.com/2010/09/superman.html

Awesome. Do you have this on widescreen wallpaper format?

[TheDarkness]

Here is I fanart I did yesterday (pencills + black pen, I reworked the logo from a Google image) :

http://i48.servimg.com/u/f48/11/88/34/14/superm10.jpg

And this is my attempt at coloring it :

http://i48.servimg.com/u/f48/11/88/34/14/superm11.jpg

I started learning recently about coloring so I didn't get the result I wanted! But I'll surely recolor it some day when I get better.

[Caio Oliveira]

Kinda old, but I like it. :)

http://fc00.deviantart.net/fs70/f/2010/286/5/d/superman_card_by_caiooliveira-d30o7yd.jpg