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The Basilmarket Art Challenge 3

A lot of people want to improve in art but they don't know where to start. I've taken some steps with a few professionals guiding me through the way, and it's been an extremely fun process. It's actually very simple. I name a themed challenge, and you draw it, you design it, in your own perspective, your own pose, your own colors, in your own understanding, any way you want.

There is no specified prize for this challenge. It's all for practice. But having the opportunity to see how other people interpret the theme in their own concept will be extremely beneficial.
As an added bonus, if you'd like, I'd be happy to provide a lengthy critique for you.

Feel free to add your deviantart if you'd like.

By the way, there is always a number of people who find it fun to submit works that are either not their own or works that are not serious in any way whatsoever, such as using MS paint to create a horribly distorted image that looks like it's drawn by a 6 year old. These images will not count in the Entries list, only images that seem like a decent amount of effort was put into it. You may post these troll images for your own satisfaction, but I will ignore it.

[b]The Challenge:[/b]
Create your own Fire Magician. What kind of outfit will she or he wear? What kind of hair? How will you incorporate fire into the design? Be creative... drawing fire around a magician is an idea, but it's not great. Any magician can use fire. Try to draw a magician that ONLY uses fire, and nothing else. Maybe even a fire bender? No lightning though!

[b]Due date:[/b]
Feb 13, 2013

[b]Submitting:[/b]
Simply post the comment here. You can make it colored or sketched, it doesn't matter how you draw it. I will edit this post to have all the entries. [b]Every time a new entry is made, I will be sure to link all participants so they will be notified in the "Quoted" button, so everyone can see everyone else's work.

[b]Entries:[/b]
@Rationale [url=http://i3.minus.com/ivufe2hKfh8ev.png]Link[/url]
@Shir [url=http://img844.imageshack.us/img844/4417/image1359273136342538.jpg]Link[/url]
@CloudKnight [url=http://i.imgur.com/cvgVSZt.png?1]Link[/url]
@pinoymystic [url=http://i.imgur.com/Qt43aXd.jpg]Link[/url]
@PoetryIsMeh [url=http://i.imgur.com/2JrtyW4.jpg?1]Link[/url]
@minipurin [url=http://i.imgur.com/M1gmaMa.jpg]Link[/url]
@ThanhuFia [url=http://i.imgur.com/0zRTGNW.jpg?1]Link[/url]
@EvilCookie33 [url=http://i.imgur.com/0jFwCYt.jpg]Link[/url]
@DuckyMe [url=http://yakultlove.deviantart.com/art/Fire-Woman-350952787?ga_submit_new=10%253A1359322445]Link[/url]
@AsianWontons [url=http://asianwontons.deviantart.com/art/Fire-Man-350950513?ga_submit_new=10%253A1359321755]Link[/url]
@Cinnamoe [url=http://i.imgur.com/zOewalp.png]Link[/url]
@pinksinsftw [url=http://i46.tinypic.com/w2lvkx.jpg]Link[/url]
@Aerogaa [url=http://aeror404.files.wordpress.com/2013/01/oshisu.jpg]Link[/url]
@BassChan [url=http://knighthead.deviantart.com/art/Fire-Mage-352118143]Link[/url]
@peterkirby36 [url=http://fl0wra1n.deviantart.com/art/Burn-it-Down-354113287]Link[/url]
@dyaoskee [url=http://i.imgur.com/onuhvkH.jpg]Link[/url]
@Warukitsi [url=http://fc02.deviantart.net/fs71/f/2013/044/f/c/fire_magic_by_illuren-d5usu8v.png]Link[/url]
@enoch129 [url=http://prntscr.com/so9ip]Link[/url]
@Ferrys [url=http://i.imgur.com/G9M15X2.png]Link[/url]
@kouens [url=http://24.media.tumblr.com/3acdf12e261d4498a28f62ae3951b691/tumblr_mhxwi4GGLM1rloxlfo1_500.png]Link[/url]
@QuackOutLoud [url=http://i.imgur.com/CSzE9xT.jpg]Link[/url]
@WorkOfArt [url=http://fav.me/d5uvp14]Link[/url]

[b]Here are the previous entries to the first two challenges.[/b]
@Aerogaa [url=http://i.imgur.com/Pj910.jpg](1)[/url] [url=http://img96.imageshack.us/img96/130/gamemc.jpg](2)[/url]
@BassChan [url=http://i.imgur.com/s0HEK.jpg](1)[/url] [url=http://i.imgur.com/vVJWM.jpg](2)[/url]
@Cinderundying [url=http://i46.tinypic.com/o5wbqs.jpg](2)[/url]
@Cinnamoe [url=http://i.imgur.com/TnJNR.png](1)[/url]
@CoraKora [url=http://triptripletimes.tumblr.com/post/39641031892/idk-anymore-i-give-up-here](1)[/url]
@DemZak [url=http://imgur.com/G61O0](2)[/url]
@Evilcookie33 [url=http://i.imgur.com/iLyaP.jpg](1)[/url] [url=http://i.imgur.com/kzUJr.jpg](2)[/url]
@FireColor [url=http://i45.tinypic.com/t7kf8x.jpg](1)[/url]
@idanielo [url=http://i50.tinypic.com/20i87bo.jpg](2)[/url]
@mechibi [url=http://i48.tinypic.com/2yk0wu8.jpg](1)[/url]
@MissTabbeh [url=http://i48.tinypic.com/516b1d.jpg](1)[/url]
@pinksinsftw [url=http://imgur.com/NtjpS](1)[/url] [url=http://imgur.com/cVJNA](2)[/url]
@QuackOutLoud [url=http://i.imgur.com/nFAVa.jpg](1)[/url] [url=http://i.imgur.com/tH7Wh.jpg](2)[/url]
@Rationale [url=http://i5.minus.com/iMCyTK8bogvrr.png](1)[/url]
@sugeru [url=http://25.media.tumblr.com/70eec8950b98aa0ac5c0d3bc7346d847/tumblr_mfq5raUjUj1rcg9kyo1_500.png](1)[/url] [url=http://i49.tinypic.com/w9d2s3.png](2)[/url]
@ThanhuFia [url=http://i47.tinypic.com/1i0ok1.jpg](1)[/url] [url=http://imgur.com/wno5R](2)[/url]
@WorkOfArt [url=http://fc03.deviantart.net/fs71/f/2013/003/3/e/amber_by_jeff_h-d5q8x73.jpg](1)[/url]

January 27, 2013

42 Comments • Newest first

kouens

So, where's mine. I couldn't link it, so I emaled you.

Reply February 15, 2013 - edited
QuackOutLoud

@WorkOfArt: I've got a sketch submission I kept forgetting to convert into JPEG back at home if its alright to still stick it in the list.
Problem is I get home late, but is that okay?

[url=http://i.imgur.com/CSzE9xT.jpg]Here is my submission uploaded today on the 14th, I hope you get this notification.[/url]
*Warning* Contains nudity

Reply February 14, 2013 - edited
WorkOfArt

@Rationale [url=http://i3.minus.com/ivufe2hKfh8ev.png]Link[/url]
@Shir [url=http://img844.imageshack.us/img844/4417/image1359273136342538.jpg]Link[/url]
@CloudKnight [url=http://i.imgur.com/cvgVSZt.png?1]Link[/url]
@pinoymystic [url=http://i.imgur.com/Qt43aXd.jpg]Link[/url]
@PoetryIsMeh [url=http://i.imgur.com/2JrtyW4.jpg?1]Link[/url]
@minipurin [url=http://i.imgur.com/M1gmaMa.jpg]Link[/url]
@ThanhuFia [url=http://i.imgur.com/0zRTGNW.jpg?1]Link[/url]
@EvilCookie33 [url=http://i.imgur.com/0jFwCYt.jpg]Link[/url]
@DuckyMe [url=http://yakultlove.deviantart.com/art/Fire-Woman-350952787?ga_submit_new=10%253A1359322445]Link[/url]
@AsianWontons [url=http://asianwontons.deviantart.com/art/Fire-Man-350950513?ga_submit_new=10%253A1359321755]Link[/url]
@Cinnamoe [url=http://i.imgur.com/zOewalp.png]Link[/url]
@pinksinsftw [url=http://i46.tinypic.com/w2lvkx.jpg]Link[/url]
@Aerogaa [url=http://aeror404.files.wordpress.com/2013/01/oshisu.jpg]Link[/url]
@BassChan [url=http://knighthead.deviantart.com/art/Fire-Mage-352118143]Link[/url]
@peterkirby36 [url=http://fl0wra1n.deviantart.com/art/Burn-it-Down-354113287]Link[/url]
@dyaoskee [url=http://i.imgur.com/onuhvkH.jpg]Link[/url]
@Warukitsi [url=http://fc02.deviantart.net/fs71/f/2013/044/f/c/fire_magic_by_illuren-d5usu8v.png]Link[/url]
@enoch129 [url=http://prntscr.com/so9ip]Link[/url]
@Ferrys [url=http://i.imgur.com/G9M15X2.png]Link[/url]
@kouens [url=http://24.media.tumblr.com/3acdf12e261d4498a28f62ae3951b691/tumblr_mhxwi4GGLM1rloxlfo1_500.png]Link[/url]
@QuackOutLoud [url=http://i.imgur.com/CSzE9xT.jpg]Link[/url]

Lots of submissions, great work everyone.
I did one myself, but school work and interviews caught up to me and I barely have enough time to even touch my tablet. Don't know if I'll ever finish this, it's not even 1/3 done, but hopefully I'll find the time.
@WorkOfArt [url=http://fav.me/d5uvp14]Link[/url]

Reply February 14, 2013 - edited
enoch129

http://prntscr.com/so9ip (Fire mage that draws flames from a 'flame soul' that is usually used to form a right arm of fire.)

Reply February 14, 2013 - edited
dyaoskee

ahh might as well try this out too

[url=http://i.imgur.com/onuhvkH.jpg]bleehhh[/url]

Reply February 11, 2013 - edited
peterkirby36

Ooh I really wanna do this one.
Here it is, after quite a bit of hardwork. Enjoy : [url=http://fl0wra1n.deviantart.com/art/Burn-it-Down-354113287]pyromaniac[/url]

Check out my DA too! [url=http://fl0wra1n.deviantart.com/]fl0wra1n[/url]

Reply February 7, 2013 - edited
WorkOfArt

@Rationale [url=http://i3.minus.com/ivufe2hKfh8ev.png]Link[/url]
@Shir [url=http://img844.imageshack.us/img844/4417/image1359273136342538.jpg]Link[/url]
@CloudKnight [url=http://i.imgur.com/cvgVSZt.png?1]Link[/url]
@pinoymystic [url=http://i.imgur.com/Qt43aXd.jpg]Link[/url]
@PoetryIsMeh [url=http://i.imgur.com/2JrtyW4.jpg?1]Link[/url]
@minipurin [url=http://i.imgur.com/M1gmaMa.jpg]Link[/url]
@ThanhuFia [url=http://i.imgur.com/0zRTGNW.jpg?1]Link[/url]
@EvilCookie33 [url=http://i.imgur.com/0jFwCYt.jpg]Link[/url]
@DuckyMe [url=http://yakultlove.deviantart.com/art/Fire-Woman-350952787?ga_submit_new=10%253A1359322445]Link[/url]
@AsianWontons [url=http://asianwontons.deviantart.com/art/Fire-Man-350950513?ga_submit_new=10%253A1359321755]Link[/url]
@Cinnamoe [url=http://i.imgur.com/zOewalp.png]Link[/url]
@pinksinsftw [url=http://i46.tinypic.com/w2lvkx.jpg]Link[/url]
@Aerogaa [url=http://aeror404.files.wordpress.com/2013/01/oshisu.jpg]Link[/url]
@BassChan [url=http://knighthead.deviantart.com/art/Fire-Mage-352118143]Link[/url]

Here are the entries so far.
Lots of unique entries. Some are really awesome and creative!
11 days left, plenty of time for anyone who still wants to participate. I think I'll participate too, it's been a while since I've drawn anything worth noting.

By the way, (group on DeviantArt) is doing a challenge where you need to combine two or more animals/human to create a final boss monster. It could be a real change for a lot of artists here, especially those (like me) who focus more on humans. The prize? Well, there is no prize, but you do get your art critiqued by an extremely professional artist (if you're online at the time), and you get a lot of feedback from other professionals.

Reply February 3, 2013 - edited
BassChan

@WorkOfArt, [url=http://knighthead.deviantart.com/art/Fire-Mage-352118143]here's my entry.[/url]

Reply February 3, 2013 - edited
DemZak

@Reserving. Should be up before 5PM CST.

Reply February 1, 2013 - edited
Aerogaa

[url=http://aeror404.files.wordpress.com/2013/01/oshisu.jpg]My magicians Ardent and Febrile.[/url]

I even wrote a bio on them too, well more like what they'd be like if I used them in my game concept. Still sticking to the theme that my first two entries had, so.

Reply January 29, 2013 - edited
pinksinsftw

[quote=WorkOfArt]@mantris561
You can do whatever you want to create your art work. It can be a photomanipulation (I will tag it as such), it can be a drawing. I'll probably ignore MS paint jobs though. As I see it, if someone isn't willing to spend 2 minutes installing GIMP or Paint.net, then that person is not serious about participating in this at all.[/quote]

My secretary was done in MSPaint..
Good thing I turned on SAI just before reading this.

[url=http://i46.tinypic.com/w2lvkx.jpg]By the way, this is Orion.[/url] A huntress who was the child of a fire mage.

Reply January 29, 2013 - edited
WorkOfArt

@mantris561
You can do whatever you want to create your art work. It can be a photomanipulation (I will tag it as such), it can be a drawing. I'll probably ignore MS paint jobs though. As I see it, if someone isn't willing to spend 2 minutes installing GIMP or Paint.net, then that person is not serious about participating in this at all.

Reply January 28, 2013 - edited
polardare

[quote=WorkOfArt]@polardare
Or, you can draw it on paper, take a picture, and post it. Or use a program that gives smooth linearts regardless of what medium you're using, mousepad or not. There's plenty of free ones out there.[/quote]

woah i just read what i posted and i'm sorry. my bipolar disorder made it seem like a personal attack and i was really hurt. my drawings by hand look a lot worse so i used paint for it to seem somewhat decent-looking.

Reply January 27, 2013 - edited
WorkOfArt

@polardare
Or, you can draw it on paper, take a picture, and post it. Or use a program that gives smooth linearts regardless of what medium you're using, mousepad or not. There's plenty of free ones out there.

Reply January 27, 2013 - edited
polardare

[quote=WorkOfArt]By the way, there is always a number of people who find it fun to submit works that are either not their own or works that are not serious in any way whatsoever, such as using MS paint to create a horribly distorted image that looks like it's drawn by a 6 year old. These images will not count in the Entries list, only images that seem like a decent amount of effort was put into it. You may post these troll images for your own satisfaction, but I will ignore it.

Individuals who do not qualify:
@MaskedLawyer
@iieatnoodle
@polardare
@LlamaBanana
@Mhmmmm[/quote]

wow. i took this thing seriously and you disqualify it based on the medium and your own judgment of what's considered "art." i'm sorry i don't have a tablet or other fancy programs because i don't draw often. my lines were hella clean for someone who's using a laptop's mousepad to draw. i could argue that some accepted submissions look "horribly distorted" and "drawn like a 6 year old" but lol. ok. thanks for ruining my hopes of becoming a children's book artist. now back to your pedestal.

Reply January 27, 2013 - edited
Cinnamoe

Didn't manage to make one for the second challenge, so I'll make one for the third.
I cheated a bit and drew my OC, [url=http://i.imgur.com/zOewalp.png]Phoenix[/url].
Thought it would fit considering she uses fire. Do I find her as a magician? Eh... not sure

Reply January 27, 2013 - edited
AsianWontons

[quote=AsianWontons]I was going to participate, then I saw the submissions.[/quote]

I LIED. http://asianwontons.deviantart.com/art/Fire-Man-350950513?ga_submit_new=10%253A1359321755

Reply January 27, 2013 - edited
DuckyMe

give me some minutess
OK!
[url=http://yakultlove.deviantart.com/art/Fire-Woman-350952787?ga_submit_new=10%253A1359322445]http://yakultlove.deviantart.com/art/Fire-Woman-350952787?ga_submit_new=10%253A1359322445[/url]

Reply January 27, 2013 - edited
kouens

I'm 2/3 done with the sketch of the body. Now I just need to finish the body, add fire and I'm done <3

Reply January 27, 2013 - edited
QuackOutLoud

Wow they really are so funny I can't believe how clever some people are.

* Reserved *

---

+ Edit: Uploaded late because of dumb reasons, but here's [url=http://i.imgur.com/CSzE9xT.jpg]my fire mage[/url].
*Warning* A little explicit.

Reply January 27, 2013 - edited
Evilcookie33

Damn, everyone's so quick to getting here.
Edit: [url=http://i.imgur.com/0jFwCYt.jpg]Hey, you didn't specify if it had to be human or not..[/url] Besides, I gave up drawing people entirely after my first few attempts...
Will update soon with coloooooooooooor.

Update 2/9/13: Still not done, but it's in progress. [url=http://i.imgur.com/NywGHZi.jpg]Hopefully before the deadline too.[/url] Finished most of it by now but I'll leave this here.

2/12/13: Sai keeps crashing on me..
I'll probably not finish it up I guess.

Reply January 27, 2013 - edited
WorkOfArt

By the way, there is always a number of people who find it fun to submit works that are either not their own or works that are not serious in any way whatsoever, such as using MS paint to create a horribly distorted image that looks like it's drawn by a 6 year old. These images will not count in the Entries list, only images that seem like a decent amount of effort was put into it. You may post these troll images for your own satisfaction, but I will ignore it.

Individuals who do not qualify:
@MaskedLawyer
@iieatnoodle
@polardare
@LlamaBanana
@Mhmmmm

Reply January 27, 2013 - edited
FireColor

Let me save my spot..

Reply January 27, 2013 - edited
misslime

fire wizards suck

Reply January 27, 2013 - edited
ThanhnuFia

@WorkOfArt Finished~ [url=http://i.imgur.com/0zRTGNW.jpg?1]I'm suck at drawing flame[/url]
Anyway, this is based on my Evan who wears witch hat and pretty much dressed up like a witch. Got rid of the glasses, added sleeves and broomstick~

Reply January 27, 2013 - edited
minipurin

[url=http://i.imgur.com/M1gmaMa.jpg]cant do background.. or flames lol :l [/url]

Reply January 27, 2013 - edited
Boomdingy

Reserved

Reply January 27, 2013 - edited
CloudKnight

http://i.imgur.com/cvgVSZt.png?1

Reply January 27, 2013 - edited
polardare

[url]http://oi47.tinypic.com/2dl65j.jpg[/url] fabulous frank & his fantastic fi(re)brows

Reply January 27, 2013 - edited
iEatCheeseLol

I might try and do this

Reply January 27, 2013 - edited
dwagonslay

reserved

Reply January 27, 2013 - edited
kouens

Count me in.

Reply January 27, 2013 - edited
WorkOfArt

@Quazel
Heh we usually get 3 or 4 posts of PS paint drawings made by people who think they're funny and original. In due time we'll have a good number of people participating, and it's a great experience to everyone who does, speaking from personal experience.

Reply January 27, 2013 - edited
Quazel

[quote=Rationale]Can you feel the heat?

I call him... Melty man. http://i3.minus.com/ivufe2hKfh8ev.png[/quote]

First post = Actually has detail.

All the other posts = Troll and crap.

Reply January 27, 2013 - edited
Rowa1998

I want to participate :o

Reply January 27, 2013 - edited
AsianWontons

I was going to participate, then I saw the submissions.

Reply January 27, 2013 - edited
NoNsensical

I was going to do a charcoal and conte crayon of Paula Dean. I'll come back to this when I'm done and just call it a fire mage.

Reply January 27, 2013 - edited
Shir

EDIT: Hm... [URL=http://img844.imageshack.us/img844/4417/image1359273136342538.jpg]If I was more awake, I'd redo it so the flames look okay, and the flames on the dress look okay, then she can finally be a match... maker. Hehehe.[/URL]

Reply January 27, 2013 - edited
LostMyJob

woah cool. reserved

So i was doing my art on a tablet then the app crashed furk i saved it but not at where the part i was doing

Reply January 27, 2013 - edited
LlamaBanana

Alright, took me a while but here.

[url=http://i.imgur.com/2LVIEn7.png]Here it is. [/url]

Reply January 27, 2013 - edited
pinoymystic

Ah, I will get back to this.
I needed to draw something anyway.

I might scan it later: http://imgur.com/f6Y8EFm.jpg
Edit: here's a colored version http://imgur.com/Qt43aXd.jpg

Reply January 27, 2013 - edited