The official X-Manips thread

[Kmack]

Its okay, but he doesn't look very menacing

 

[the a1ant]

i'd love to see posters hinting to xavier/jean tension/battles, so i made another one.. lol here ya go

Love this! It sort of hints towards a Xavier/Phoenix battle. The two most powerful minds. Just love it.

 

[Kmack]

ANT

 

[the a1ant]

what???

 

[N_z0]

Nice for a 5 minute manip.

Here's hoping that production goes in to the trouble of adding make-up to the actor (as opposed to the Artie from X2) blonde hair and tendrils. And if he does speak...a russian accent.

Edit: how did this get here?!? just to be clear this was in response to the Omega red manip thread...

 

[littyx]

Okay Everyone, This Officially Stops Here. I'm not the creator of this thread, nor am I a moderator of any sort, but I'd like to take the initiative, since this substantially deals with a critique of my work, to stop this now.

ComicQueen, Up to now, I have been very respectful to your critiques and your work. I have taken what you have said into consideration and endured your very harsh, layer for layer rip on the work I create. And until today, it has hardly affected me in the least, but your recent posts have pushed me a little much. Why? Because you give me critiques? No. Because you give me pointers? No. But because you have taken it upon yourself to insult the very thing in life that I take seriously and do for a living. I, in fact, am a Graphic Designer. I've gone to school for it, I've trained and I now have a paying job in NYC doing just this. Whether I meet your ideals and standards is of no importance to me.

My work is in no way terrible, and I pride myself in exhibiting these manips, because I love to detach myself from the burdens of everyday life to share with the wonderful and appreciative folks here at the boards. Because I am not judged for a manip that to be VERY exact, takes me within 15-30 minutes EACH to do. I do not take hours, I cannot afford hours seeing that I work at an office and have other projects to do. So there it is, an aproximate time frame from ME, the creator. If you do not believe me, check the time frames between manips for me.. As I create them, I post them. Whether you know others who are better, once again, is of no importance to me either. Great, I'm glad. I'm not perfect, I'll never be. But I love what I do. That's all that is important to me. I love this.

And just so you know, I dont improve because of you. I accomplish what I do myself, I LISTEN to ME. I AM my own worst critic. I dont need another one to help out.

I never thought this board would be the new place i'd be fear to express myself. Whether it's a 15 minute manip or a 7 day manip, I and everyone in this community shouldn't feel this way. Everyone here should post their art no matter their skill level or experience. We should not fear wether one will tell us that or skills cannot meet our careers. And we should not fear wether we can live to YOUR or anyone's expectations, but express ourselves regardless. If it's a burden to the prefection you profess, then please do not return to this board. I personally enjoy my time here and I enjoy everyone's art. I can state I'm a Graphic Designer, for it is my profession, and no art is bad art as long as it is done with conviction and heart. So please, I welcome you to exhibit your art, but respect everyone elses in doing so, as those around you respectfully do to you.

So Like I said, This feud between everyone ends here. These boards need to start getting positive again, and people should be appreciative we even have this place to discuss and befriend others in. So from this moment forward:

This is the point in the movie where the crowd cheers for Laz and throws tomatoes @ comicqueen. C'mon, you can picture it, sorta in a "Beethoveen 3", "Garfield the Movie" way.

 

[ComicQueen]

Okay Everyone, This Officially Stops Here. I'm not the creator of this thread, nor am I a moderator of any sort, but I'd like to take the initiative, since this substantially deals with a critique of my work, to stop this now.

ComicQueen, Up to now, I have been very respectful to your critiques and your work. I have taken what you have said into consideration and endured your very harsh, layer for layer rip on the work I create. And until today, it has hardly affected me in the least, but your recent posts have pushed me a little much. Why? Because you give me critiques? No. Because you give me pointers? No. But because you have taken it upon yourself to insult the very thing in life that I take seriously and do for a living. I, in fact, am a Graphic Designer. I've gone to school for it, I've trained and I now have a paying job in NYC doing just this. Whether I meet your ideals and standards is of no importance to me.

If you were schooled and employed as one then your work wouldn't be so shotty period. I've met with GA's that have graduated from the "Art Institute" which is the equivilent of "Bradford Grad" and they demonstrate a powerful artistry in their craft. They pointed out flaws I could NEVER EVER see. The point you are claiming to be in such a profession yet are exhibiting these designs only proves that you aren't what you claim. How could a peanut brain amatuer person like me be able to point out such obvious flaws in an artpiece. These aren't nitpicks either these are valid in your face errors that true Graphic Artists would have discovered.

That is unless you don't take pride in your work. That could be the only other answer.

My work is in no way terrible, and I pride myself in exhibiting these manips, because I love to detach myself from the burdens of everyday life to share with the wonderful and appreciative folks here at the boards. Because I am not judged for a manip that to be VERY exact, takes me within 15-30 minutes EACH to do. I do not take hours, I cannot afford hours seeing that I work at an office and have other projects to do. So there it is, an aproximate time frame from ME, the creator. If you do not believe me, check the time frames between manips for me.. As I create them, I post them. Whether you know others who are better, once again, is of no importance to me either. Great, I'm glad. I'm not perfect, I'll never be. But I love what I do. That's all that is important to me. I love this.

OK, now the time frame moves from 5 minutes to 15-30 minutes. You can't afford to spend hours on your artwork but you spend hours on this messageboard or on Anthony's website?????????

Sorry but that doesn't float either and yes, you do spend time on these artpieces your work just isn't that good because you are a novice. That is the only explanation. I'd never insult anyone with such a wild claim unless I could prove it for a fact. What you've proven here is that you aren't what you claim and that you are still learning and this is shown in the artpieces you've displayed in this thread.

And just so you know, I dont improve because of you. I accomplish what I do myself, I LISTEN to ME. I AM my own worst critic. I dont need another one to help out.

THAT IS THE WHOLE FRIGGIN' POINT!!!!!!!!!!!!
I shouldn't have to point these things out and by your claims, you should be so ontop of your game so much so that Ant's website should be smokin' hot and your artpieces should top even Ted's XVerse wallpapers!! All the work you've demonstrated lately has been a vast improvement. I dont' care if you want to credit me or not but the point is that you've gotten better but shouldn't have. You're a professional.

I never thought this board would be the new place i'd be fear to express myself. Whether it's a 15 minute manip or a 7 day manip, I and everyone in this community shouldn't feel this way. Everyone here should post their art no matter their skill level or experience. We should not fear wether one will tell us that or skills cannot meet our careers. And we should not fear wether we can live to YOUR or anyone's expectations, but express ourselves regardless. If it's a burden to the prefection you profess, then please do not return to this board. I personally enjoy my time here and I enjoy everyone's art. I can state I'm a Graphic Designer, for it is my profession, and no art is bad art as long as it is done with conviction and heart. So please, I welcome you to exhibit your art, but respect everyone elses in doing so, as those around you respectfully do to you.

So Like I said, This feud between everyone ends here. These boards need to start getting positive again, and people should be appreciative we even have this place to discuss and befriend others in. So from this moment forward:

Here goes that 15 Minute excuse.

If by your skills makes you a graphic designer than I should be a friggin' CREATIVE DIRECTOR!

I don't wanna take away what you've placed here but what I do have a problem with is your so called "title", especially living in New York. Bwhahahaha! If I didn't know any better, I really would have bought that but knowing the Advertising communities and many of the companies in Midtown Manhattan, I'd say that's very unlikely. I know alot of people in the "industry" because it's where I started. I may not know alot about Graphic Design and Art but I do know what's good and who does what. Your demonstration is novice at best.

Also, since you've been doing this for years doing an artpiece in 15 minutes should be nothing but brilliant and these artpieces would exhibit something of your genius. I know gals and guys that do this for a living that can clean an image and design within 10 minutes but they aren't as experienced as you claim you are.

Best work you've displayed here. LOL! No just kiddin'.

Bottomline you and others think I'm doing this out of malice but I'm not. I'm doing this to prove a point that people shouldn't make claims that can be proven otherwise. If you had come across as a little novice about this craft I wouldn't have been so harsh but your statement bugs me because I know people that have worked hard and sweat through schooling to obtain that title. It's not fair to them and I certainly wouldn't want to insult them by making that claim for a profession I certainly know nothing about.

Neither should you

 

[ComicQueen]

This is the point in the movie where the crowd cheers for Laz and throws tomatoes @ comicqueen. C'mon, you can picture it, sorta in a "Beethoveen 3", "Garfield the Movie" way.

No this is the point that I point out that you are either have really bad taste or are just clueless.

I'd picture this the part where Graphic Artists around the DeviantArt Communities are laughing at your moronic statement. Thanks for the FODDER!!!

 

[spark627]

Laz does amazing work. End of story.

ComicQueen, your either a troll or jealous. Be gone.

 

[The Original Bamfer]

Okay Everyone, This Officially Stops Here. I'm not the creator of this thread, nor am I a moderator of any sort, but I'd like to take the initiative, since this substantially deals with a critique of my work, to stop this now.

ComicQueen, Up to now, I have been very respectful to your critiques and your work. I have taken what you have said into consideration and endured your very harsh, layer for layer rip on the work I create. And until today, it has hardly affected me in the least, but your recent posts have pushed me a little much. Why? Because you give me critiques? No. Because you give me pointers? No. But because you have taken it upon yourself to insult the very thing in life that I take seriously and do for a living. I, in fact, am a Graphic Designer. I've gone to school for it, I've trained and I now have a paying job in NYC doing just this. Whether I meet your ideals and standards is of no importance to me.

My work is in no way terrible, and I pride myself in exhibiting these manips, because I love to detach myself from the burdens of everyday life to share with the wonderful and appreciative folks here at the boards. Because I am not judged for a manip that to be VERY exact, takes me within 15-30 minutes EACH to do. I do not take hours, I cannot afford hours seeing that I work at an office and have other projects to do. So there it is, an aproximate time frame from ME, the creator. If you do not believe me, check the time frames between manips for me.. As I create them, I post them. Whether you know others who are better, once again, is of no importance to me either. Great, I'm glad. I'm not perfect, I'll never be. But I love what I do. That's all that is important to me. I love this.

And just so you know, I dont improve because of you. I accomplish what I do myself, I LISTEN to ME. I AM my own worst critic. I dont need another one to help out.

I never thought this board would be the new place i'd be fear to express myself. Whether it's a 15 minute manip or a 7 day manip, I and everyone in this community shouldn't feel this way. Everyone here should post their art no matter their skill level or experience. We should not fear wether one will tell us that or skills cannot meet our careers. And we should not fear wether we can live to YOUR or anyone's expectations, but express ourselves regardless. If it's a burden to the prefection you profess, then please do not return to this board. I personally enjoy my time here and I enjoy everyone's art. I can state I'm a Graphic Designer, for it is my profession, and no art is bad art as long as it is done with conviction and heart. So please, I welcome you to exhibit your art, but respect everyone elses in doing so, as those around you respectfully do to you.

So Like I said, This feud between everyone ends here. These boards need to start getting positive again, and people should be appreciative we even have this place to discuss and befriend others in. So from this moment forward:

Great post... And another amazing picture to go along with it!

 

[ComicQueen]

Laz does amazing work. End of story.

ComicQueen, your either a troll or jealous. Be gone.

LMAO!!!!

Oh honey, you should do standup... really you should!

 

[Star]

ComicQueen,
seriously. give it up. no one is on your side.
Laz is doing this FOR FUN. its not like we're paying him or he's earning anything other than ... well, his own satisfaction. im sure he doesnt make his manips 'perfection' because he HAS A JOB which he has to spend his time on, perfecting the works he gets paid for.

so yeah. give it up, honey.

 

[ComicQueen]

ComicQueen,
seriously. give it up. no one is on your side.
Laz is doing this FOR FUN. its not like we're paying him or he's earning anything other than ... well, his own satisfaction. im sure he doesnt make his manips 'perfection' because he HAS A JOB which he has to spend his time on, perfecting the works he gets paid for.

so yeah. give it up, honey.

Oh honey, you haven't a clue.

Laz is a fraud and I don't particuarily care for people that claim to be a profession they aren't in. It's an insult and if you don't get it then you have alot of growing up to do.

 

[littyx]

No this is the point that I point out that you are either have really bad taste or are just clueless.

I'd picture this the part where Graphic Artists around the DeviantArt Communities are laughing at your moronic statement. Thanks for the FODDER!!!

Uh-Oh! Did you say the whole deviantart community is laughing at me?
Oh god, anything but that! God....kill me now!

Oh, and don't ever insult my taste. I'm gay and have had better taste then most people around me since i was the age of 6. And I'm pretty sure your sitting there in your Wal-Mart tube top that your proud of because they "rolled back" the price on it to $6.78!

 

[The Original Bamfer]

No this is the point that I point out that you are either have really bad taste or are just clueless.

What a well formed sentence for someone so high on her pedestal!

Your grammer and sentence formation is almost as good as your pictures!

 

[ComicQueen]

What a well formed sentence for someone so high on her pedestal!

Your grammer and sentence formation is almost as good as your pictures!

Uh Oh !! The Grammar Nazi... I was wondering when that was going to rear it's ugly head. I guess that's your only line of defense at this point.

heh heh and the point you are using it only proves how immature you really are. LOL!

Laugh In Yo' Face.

 

[Star]

aww, littyx, dont diss deviantart

and comicqueen, why are you so ...raging about this? even if he WERE a fraud... why cant you just ... let him do his manips without going crazy? it's for fun. if i see someone with a manip that isnt perfect, i dont go into a frenzy...

 

[ComicQueen]

Uh-Oh! Did you say the whole deviantart community is laughing at me?
Oh god, anything but that! God....kill me now!

Oh, and don't ever insult my taste. I'm gay and have had better taste then most people around me since i was the age of 6. And I'm pretty sure your sitting there in your Wal-Mart tube top that your proud of because they "rolled back" the price on it to $6.78!

Uh being gay doesn't necessarily give you any "better taste" at Art. Trust, look at Bryan Singer for example.

That's like giving a man a pair of panties should give him PMS rights, eh?

Yes, I shop at Wal-Mart and your personal insults only make you look stupid if not slightly mentally disabled.

 

[The Original Bamfer]

Uh Oh !! The Grammar Nazi... I was wondering when that was going to rear it's ugly head. I guess that's your only line of defense at this point.

heh heh and the point you are using it only proves how immature you really are. LOL!

Laugh In Yo' Face.

I may be immature, I can admit. But let me ask you - How old are you, exactly?

Laugh In Yo' Face.

Niiiiiiice

 

[spark627]

your personal insults only make you look stupid if not slightly mentally disabled.

exactly!!!

you might want to start listening to your own advise.

 

[ComicQueen]

aww, littyx, dont diss deviantart

and comicqueen, why are you so ...raging about this? even if he WERE a fraud... why cant you just ... let him do his manips without going crazy? it's for fun. if i see someone with a manip that isnt perfect, i dont go into a frenzy...

'Scuse me where did I got on a FRENZY? Where did I go on a rampage?

I just made some criticism about some artwork from someone that is supposed to be professional. What I don't appreciate is being "pulled" on the leg about something that isn't valid. It's not the point that he's doing bad artwork which for the most part I've held back. I've given him examples and tips on how to improve things.

I've been in the Art community and know what GA's do for a living and know how hard it is to get where they are. It's not an easy feat and I find it insulting not only to my intelligence but to those that work in this line of profession. People need to stop throwing around titles like this when it's proven they don't have a clue.

Had he come across as less than arrogant about his "profession" then I wouldn't have even mentioned a word about it because I know they are amatuers like myself. If you are a photographer and someone comes on a board saying they are such when it's obvious they aren't, that's an insult.

I just want to acknowledge that if you state that you are in a profession you better be prepared to back it up.

My critiques weren't evil or malicious. They were constructive and kind in comparison to what I've seen in art communities. Why other blew this up is their problem.

My word and criticism still stands whether or not people want to accept it.

 

[Star]

'Scuse me where did I got on a FRENZY? Where did I go on a rampage?

I just made some criticism about some artwork from someone that is supposed to be professional. What I don't appreciate is being "pulled" on the leg about something that isn't valid. It's not the point that he's doing bad artwork which for the most part I've held back. I've given him examples and tips on how to improve things.

I've been in the Art community and know what GA's do for a living and know how hard it is to get where they are. It's not an easy feat and I find it insulting not only to my intelligence but to those that work in this line of profession. People need to stop throwing around titles like this when it's proven they don't have a clue.

Had he come across as less than arrogant about his "profession" then I wouldn't have even mentioned a word about it because I know they are amatuers like myself. If you are a photographer and someone comes on a board saying they are such when it's obvious they aren't, that's an insult.

I just want to acknowledge that if you state that you are in a profession you better be prepared to back it up.

My critiques weren't evil or malicious. They were constructive and kind in comparison to what I've seen in art communities. Why other blew this up is their problem.

My word and criticism still stands whether or not people want to accept it.

You know what, now that i've kind of read this over, i understand. I am an (amateur, but i HAVE taken several courses) photographer, and if someone were to come on here and post completely obviously unskilled photos and tried to make themselves off as a professional, i would be insulted as well.

But, I'm still not going to discredit Laz, as i don't know anything about digital manipulation, so i'm just looking at it as an 'everyday person'. Because, since this is the internet, I don't know if YOU actually know what you're talking about either. (because, to be honest, laz sounds like he knows what he's talking about a little more than you...)

But yeah. I understand where you're coming from now.

 

[xwolverine2]

i want mystique and mag one..............................................................please

 

[Lazmarquez]

Comic Queen, As two people who should be, i'd like this to stay civilized and stay away from this unnecessary drama. I'd appreciate if you'd stop calling me a fraud, it offends the entire core of what my life is based upon. I have worked hard to get where I am. I left my house to be on my own at 18, payed my way through art school, The Art Institute of Philadelphia to be exact. I came back to NY after a year and studied to finish my degree at School of Visual Arts. And began my job at the company I work for, getting payed for the honest work I do. Like a previous poster said, I do not get payed for this. And I never once claimed that I was a perfect Graphic Artist, but I know this is what I do and your comments cannot change that. I would never lie, or be misguiding to anyone on this board or anyone elsewehere. Why? Because I've worked too hard to be who I am and to get respect at age 21. I live alone, I work hard, and I get what I need on my own. End story. If anyone here doubts my credibility, I'd gladly send you my online portfolio, so you can review the work I do on a day to day basis for pay.

Why do you see my flaws ComicQueen? Maybe you're a hard judge. Maybe not. Maybe I dont do everything on here to a T, but It's what I do. Like it or not, this has to end. This bickering amongst everyone is getting to be redundant. I'd like to return to peace.

 

[ComicQueen]

You know what, now that i've kind of read this over, i understand. I am an (amateur, but i HAVE taken several courses) photographer, and if someone were to come on here and post completely obviously unskilled photos and tried to make themselves off as a professional, i would be insulted as well.

All the artist in those communities work hard to make a living and for someone to casually throw around a title like this that's just majorly insulting. I've been toying around with graphic softwares for only a year. I'm no WAY a professional nor would I put my crappy images up to someone of that stature. I defend not only the title but the artists behind it who are struggling to retain it.

But, I'm still not going to discredit Laz, as i don't know anything about digital manipulation, so i'm just looking at it as an 'everyday person'. Because, since this is the internet, I don't know if YOU actually know what you're talking about either. (because, to be honest, laz sounds like he knows what he's talking about a little more than you...)

But yeah. I understand where you're coming from now.

I know very little about digital manipulation. In all the conversations I've had on this board Laz has not contributed one centila of knowledge about digital artwork. If there is please do point it out.

Everything that I have pointed out has been professional critiquing on how to use the softwares and such. If you go back several pages where I give tips and demonstrations you would see that I actually know what I'm talking about. Even in my last critique I show how using your own logo works better and easier. I try not to give criticism without giving a solution to the problem. Although, most of these points I make are just simplistic ones that most designers would have caught.

It's nothing personal against Laz, I just want to stand up for the true artist out there that do prove themselves on a daily basis. Life is not easy for them, lets not add injury to insult by swiping those titles without earning it.