Tutorial; freehanding great company symbols

[Gondlir the Wandbearer]

How about one for Logan Grimnar's old GC marking (wolf howling against the moon)?

It's too dfficult for me, but it's the one that appeals to me most :P .

(Plus, I already have my fluff written about Grimnar's personal "black ops" task force :D .

[Niiai]

BTW: I realy epreaciate the teqnuices. In canse you felt you did a whole lott of work for no credit. It's credit. (Oh yeah. )

[Loki-LaughingDeath]

http://i421.photobucket.com/albums/pp292/AxeHappy/006.jpg

 

This is just the Red Wolf on my Land Raider....sorry that I don't have a fancy camera set up and I used what I have which is my camera phone.

[The Fenrisian]

Great work stinkenheim. This is fantastic work.

 

Could I be a little cheeky and ask for a Sven Bloodhowl one when you've got some spare time after the next batch of three you're doing please?

[Skirax]

Ragnars, Ragnars, Ragnars!

 

Please?

[stinkenheim]

fear not people i haven't forgotten this thread... i'm about done with some more tutorials, and i've opened a second photbucket account to help speeed up the installments....

 

@ Gondir the Wandbearer there a several symbols that are based along the same lines so i should be able to do it fairly simply... if i have enough space left to upload 4 tuts at once then i'll include that in the next update.

 

@ Niiai thankyou :D its always nice to hear good things, helps fluff my ego a bit :(

 

@loki-laughindeath that looks really good mate. i like the black background with stars really helps to make the logo standout, and i like the fact you added shading too. very nice work

 

@ fenrisian and Skirax depending on how far i can push my bandwidth with the next update i might be able to squeeze these in soon, if not they will definately be added after the next bunch.

 

all in all i hope to have the next wave of tuts up by friday, i'll keep you posted

[stinkenheim]

Harald Deathwolf;

 

STEP 1, this is where we make the basic shape of the wolf head;

 

start with a tick, imagine the Nike logo. this is the begining of the ear and top of the muzzle.

 

http://i977.photobucket.com/albums/ae253/fatty_mcghee/DSC00932.jpg

 

then add a backwards 'L' shape at the tip of the tick. this is the nose area.

 

http://i977.photobucket.com/albums/ae253/fatty_mcghee/DSC00933.jpg

 

another 'L' shape should be added to represent the front of the neck and bottom of the lower jaw.

 

http://i977.photobucket.com/albums/ae253/fatty_mcghee/DSC00934.jpg

 

again another 'L' shape forms the bottom of the logo and the back of the neck

 

http://i977.photobucket.com/albums/ae253/fatty_mcghee/DSC00935.jpg

 

STEP 2, adding detail to the nose and ears;

 

add a curved '<' at the bottom of the tick to shape and bulk out the ear

 

http://i977.photobucket.com/albums/ae253/fatty_mcghee/DSC00936.jpg

 

then using small < shapes add a few points along the back of the neck to represent fur

 

http://i977.photobucket.com/albums/ae253/fatty_mcghee/DSC00937.jpg

 

add a '¬' shape along the bridge of the nose, starting where the ear is and finishing about half way along the nose.

 

http://i977.photobucket.com/albums/ae253/fatty_mcghee/DSC00938.jpg

 

you then need to add a very small diagonal line at the end of the nose. its not vital important to do this, and the logo will look just fine with a normal pointed nose.

 

http://i977.photobucket.com/albums/ae253/fatty_mcghee/DSC00939.jpg

 

STEP 3, detailing the mouth;

add a small '(' shape to form the back of the mouth and the inside of the lower jaw

 

http://i977.photobucket.com/albums/ae253/fatty_mcghee/DSC00940.jpg

 

add small triangles to form the upper teeth

 

http://i977.photobucket.com/albums/ae253/fatty_mcghee/DSC00941.jpg

 

do the same along the lower jaw and try and put a small point at the bottom of the chin pointing down towards the ground (this is another flourish which isn't strictly needed but its how the logo is shown in the picture i used as the basis. it may look better on larger logos, but on shoulder pads sin't too important)

 

http://i977.photobucket.com/albums/ae253/fatty_mcghee/DSC00942.jpg

 

just like you did for the back of the neck, add some triangles to the front.

 

http://i977.photobucket.com/albums/ae253/fatty_mcghee/DSC00943.jpg

 

now just add a small triangle to represent the eye, this is the last stage of detailing the wolf head. its best to leave the middle of this triangle clear, athough if your more comfortable you can add the triangle after filling in the colour of the head.

 

http://i977.photobucket.com/albums/ae253/fatty_mcghee/DSC00944.jpg

 

Now simply fill the lines with watered down paint as normal.

 

http://i977.photobucket.com/albums/ae253/fatty_mcghee/DSC00945.jpg

 

STEP 4, the starburst;

 

paint a small circle just outside the mouth. this is the centre of the starburts.

 

http://i977.photobucket.com/albums/ae253/fatty_mcghee/DSC00946.jpg

 

carefully plot out the points of the star. its easiest to make a '+' and then add the diagonal lines.

 

http://i977.photobucket.com/albums/ae253/fatty_mcghee/DSC00947.jpg

 

then start thickening the lines into points. this can be awkward but with care (and the knowledge thatyou can easily clean up mistakes) then it shouldn't be too hard

 

http://i977.photobucket.com/albums/ae253/fatty_mcghee/DSC00948.jpg

 

http://i977.photobucket.com/albums/ae253/fatty_mcghee/DSC00949.jpg

 

http://i977.photobucket.com/albums/ae253/fatty_mcghee/DSC00951.jpg

 

and heres the final thing, after i cleaned up the lines using white paint.

 

http://i977.photobucket.com/albums/ae253/fatty_mcghee/DSC00952.jpg

 

obviously with more care on the points it will look better, but after the length of time between updates i got lazy :D

[Custodian Athiair]

sorry to be nit picky (this thread is really helpful) but that isn't Krom Dragongaze's icon

it's Harald Deathwolf's

 

but still great

 

Athiair :D

[stinkenheim]

lol, your right... d'oh

its cos i'm doing the steps for krom at the moment...

 

+EDIT+ and here it is... the proper krom dragongaze logo...

 

STEP 1, basic shapes;

 

start by making a rough circle. this will gauge the overal size of the logo, a thing which is harder to judge if you start with the wolf head.

 

http://i977.photobucket.com/albums/ae253/fatty_mcghee/DSC01060.jpg

 

then paint a line, angled slightly, about halfway down the circle. this is the basis for the wolfs nose.

 

http://i977.photobucket.com/albums/ae253/fatty_mcghee/DSC01061.jpg

 

add a slightly curved line so that you almost form a quarter of the circle. this will be the neck area.

 

http://i977.photobucket.com/albums/ae253/fatty_mcghee/DSC01062.jpg

 

now add a small line, parallel to the nose. this will be the lower jaw.

 

http://i977.photobucket.com/albums/ae253/fatty_mcghee/DSC01063.jpg

 

add a small 'V' to form the ear and thats the basic shape done.

 

http://i977.photobucket.com/albums/ae253/fatty_mcghee/DSC01064.jpg

 

STEP 2, defining details;

 

start by adding a bump to form the eyebrow.

 

http://i977.photobucket.com/albums/ae253/fatty_mcghee/DSC01065.jpg

 

next thicken the upper jaw/nose and add some small points for teeth.

 

http://i977.photobucket.com/albums/ae253/fatty_mcghee/DSC01066.jpg

 

also thicken the lower jaw, again if you can add some small points for teeth.

 

http://i977.photobucket.com/albums/ae253/fatty_mcghee/DSC01067.jpg

 

Add a small point just below the bottom jaw, and continue a curve down the the bottom of the neck.

 

http://i977.photobucket.com/albums/ae253/fatty_mcghee/DSC01068.jpg

 

start just behind the ear and add 3 upward facing triangles for the fur on the back of the neck.

then add several smaller triangles this time facing downwards going down towards the bottom of the neck.

 

http://i977.photobucket.com/albums/ae253/fatty_mcghee/DSC01069.jpg

 

Now fill in the wolfs head, which will just leave the ring of fire left.

 

http://i977.photobucket.com/albums/ae253/fatty_mcghee/DSC01070.jpg

 

STEP 3, flaming hoops;

 

There are 3 main tongues of flame on the ring. they are north, north-east and east. start with these first as they help to get the final positioning right.

 

http://i977.photobucket.com/albums/ae253/fatty_mcghee/DSC01071.jpg

 

lastly block out those three and ad smaller triangles in roughly the right position. that should be that... oh yeah, don't forget to add a small triangle of white (or whatever colour you are painting your shoulder pads) for the eye of the wolf.

 

http://i977.photobucket.com/albums/ae253/fatty_mcghee/DSC01073.jpg

 

apologies for the blurred pictures, hopefully you can still see what i'm trying to explain. if i get time i will retake them.

[stinkenheim]

last update for tonight i think.

 

Bran Redmaw

 

I really should say now, this is quite a hard one to do as you need both sides to be symmetrical. as such the construction lines look quite confusing and complex, and i'm sure theres a better way of doing it but this worked for me so here you go.

 

start by making a 'T' shape, with the top bar slightly curved.

 

http://i977.photobucket.com/albums/ae253/fatty_mcghee/DSC01090.jpg

 

about halfway down the vertical line add a horizontal bar. this should be about the same width as the top of the T. in between these two lines add another horizontal line about half the length of the previous one.

 

http://i977.photobucket.com/albums/ae253/fatty_mcghee/DSC01091.jpg

 

add a small bump at the top of the T. This should be about the width of the smallest line you've drawn so far.

 

http://i977.photobucket.com/albums/ae253/fatty_mcghee/DSC01092.jpg

 

add an up turned 'V' with the point starting at the middle bar. the ends should sit just below the lower bar.

 

http://i977.photobucket.com/albums/ae253/fatty_mcghee/DSC01093.jpg

 

use small curved lines to bulk out the ears. start at the tip of the top of the 'T'. then finish the line at the middle (smallest) bar.

 

http://i977.photobucket.com/albums/ae253/fatty_mcghee/DSC01094.jpg

 

once the ears have been shaped, add small diagonal lines joining the middle and lower bar. these will be the cheeks of the wolf.

 

http://i977.photobucket.com/albums/ae253/fatty_mcghee/DSC01095.jpg

 

now add small points between the lower bar and the bottom of the 'V'. also add a small triangle at the base of the ears.

 

http://i977.photobucket.com/albums/ae253/fatty_mcghee/DSC01096.jpg

 

add some small triangles to the bump at the top of the head.

 

http://i977.photobucket.com/albums/ae253/fatty_mcghee/DSC01097.jpg

 

with that done its now a case of making the muzzle. this is fairly simple. you basically need to make an arrow, with the bottom slightly curving upwards.

 

http://i977.photobucket.com/albums/ae253/fatty_mcghee/DSC01098.jpg

 

with that finished fill in the wolfs head with black paint, and the muzzle with red.

 

http://i977.photobucket.com/albums/ae253/fatty_mcghee/DSC01099.jpg

 

you then need to paint small triangles for the eyes and small tear drop shapes for the blood drops.

 

http://i977.photobucket.com/albums/ae253/fatty_mcghee/DSC01100.jpg

 

http://i977.photobucket.com/albums/ae253/fatty_mcghee/DSC01101.jpg

 

 

and thats it.

i will say this is the hardest one i have had to do so far, and i will try a few other ways incase i come up with something easier.

also i know the nose is too long, but this gives you an idea of the way i have done it. with practice you should be able to do it fairly simply.

[Frontline989]

Thanks a bunch! I'll give it a try soon and then I'll show you my attempts and then the next with your tutorial so show the improvement.

[Night Runner]

Wow, you're got one steady hand! I've rarely seen free-handing done so well. I truly envy your skill.

[Fah Uhl]

These toturials are fantastic! I am sure that I will benifit from them soon. Thank you

[Schertenleib]

Looking great! How about Erik Morkai?

[Oldenhaller]

just wondering - I'm guessing you're doing these on paper, what sort of size are they in comparison to the space on a shoulder pad?

 

Keep up the great work

 

Regards

 

~O

[lunchb0x]

word up man good stuff. Though I would suggest for the great wolf starting out with a diamond shape instead of an S.

[hendrik]

nice interpretation of the bran redmaw symbol, i paint mine on another way; i start with the top of the snout, complete the snout, then extend the upturned V of the snout with a black V, this V will form the ears, i then make the ears a bit rounded on the underside. when that's don i paint the eyes and add the sideburns. i found this way handy to make the snout look more fitting. maybe this helps?

[Shadow Nugz]

I believe I love you. Up till I decided to click this thread I thought my dreams of Bjorn's Great Company was going to die with the lack of a symbol and become Ragnar's but alas! I have found this and it is saved... when I start my plog I will dedicate it to you oh great Stinkenheim!

[commander alexander]

Great tut stink, I will definitely be using the Harald Deathwolf one :tu:

[Wolf Lord Karulfr]

This are amazing and most appreciated. Thank you and keep up the good work.

 

Edit: I've use the Great Company and Sunwolf guilds and both have come out really well.

[Wolf Lord Karulfr]

Here's what I've managed the accomplish with the help of the Great Wolf tutorial. I'm thinking about using other Great Company markings to indicate different squads.

 

http://photos-b.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs379.snc3/24231_382164913286_769413286_3630075_1100355_n.jpg

 

Oh, and thread bump because everyone should see your tutorials. ^^

[stinkenheim]

awesome work there dude. i've been thinking alot about this thread lately, i can't believe itsbeen so long since i updated it... i promise i will update it again by the end of the week with another tut.

[Natanael]

It is a lot harder then it looks, to make them :whistling: I tried once on a peice of paper = total failure :rolleyes: Gonna have to get some practice in, and then we're all set!

 

Great stuff anyway!

[Wolf Lord Karulfr]

It is a lot harder then it looks, to make them :lol: I tried once on a peice of paper = total failure :P Gonna have to get some practice in, and then we're all set!

 

Great stuff anyway!

 

I covered nearly a full sheet of A4 paper to practice before starting on the models. I did it first with a .5mm mechanical pencil to learn the shapes then with a paintbrush to get the strokes down.

[GostEar]

Great job stinkenheim ;)

How about EngirKrakendoom ?

its diffiсlt