Airship - I am drawing an airship

So I've really been into drawing airships the last few days.

Anyway, I am doing a drawing of a little airship. Well, it's actually pretty big, but the drawing is not that big.

Either way, here is a little work in progress thread. I'll post more as I finish it.

I'm doing it in a really loose style, not worried about straight lines, trying to keep it very organic.

First up here is the piece with the background texture and a bit of the ship in progress. Being built as it were! :D

http://www.comet7.com/images/misc/airship_wip1.png

More details!

http://www.comet7.com/images/misc/airship_wip2.png

And even more... I am taking a break to relax and eat some food. Let me know what you think!

http://www.comet7.com/images/misc/airship_wip3.png

We are cooking now, the airship is getting pretty close to being finished now, just need to add a bit more.

http://www.comet7.com/images/misc/airship_wip4.png

Woo, the airship is pretty much done I am thinking. Perhaps I'll change a few small details as I look at it more. But the next update will be the full completed piece!

http://www.comet7.com/images/misc/airship_wip5.png

A bit of ye olde background filled in. Looks like a interesting place to visit so far I think.

http://www.comet7.com/images/misc/airship_wip6.png

Bit more updating on the background.

http://www.comet7.com/images/misc/airship_wip7.png

Add in the rest of the background, another airship off in the distance and we are all done.

http://www.comet7.com/images/misc/airship_wip8.png

I'll post up a few close up shots showing all the detail, a few other jules verne-esque/steampunk type sketches, plus a desktop wallpaper in a bit as well.

wow. i like seeing stuff pile up on this thing. is that an apartment building or townhouse on that thing?

That's pretty rocking. What are you drawing this with?

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Originally Posted by rama

wow. i like seeing stuff pile up on this thing. is that an apartment building or townhouse on that thing?

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Originally Posted by Bacon McShig

That's pretty rocking. What are you drawing this with?

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Photoshop cs, wacom tablet, with a plain ole 3px black brush.

Are there... whore's on this airship?

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Originally Posted by Thief Silver

Are there... whore's on this airship?

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Maybe!

They prefer to be called "working ladies" I believe.

(first post updated with another WIP shot)

Zupdated ye olde first post.

Who flies the airship?

Jesus.

Nah. Jesus built the airship. It's a love affair.

First post updated with final image.

Artistically it's a great illustration, but technically that airship is doomed to failure without the inclusion of firearms. Watching the progression is fun to watch.

It just so looks like it won't fly without pixie dust. Other than that I love everything about it.

fucking awesome, once again you've done an amazing job.

I want the wallpaper, btw.

it flies because it's made out of nemoite, a material that's lighter than air. and it's italics bold underlined FANTASTIC

i want to fly on kidnemos airship.

:D

Here are some rough sketches that inspired, or were inspired by the airship drawing above:

http://www.comet7.com/strips/bonus/c...entive_571.png
http://www.comet7.com/strips/bonus/c...entive_572.png
http://www.comet7.com/strips/bonus/c...entive_573.png
http://www.comet7.com/strips/bonus/c...entive_574.png
http://www.comet7.com/strips/bonus/c...entive_575.png

This robot pic I really like how it turned out, and I think the next full size piece is going to be a robot "cross-section" pic like this one:

http://www.comet7.com/strips/bonus/c...entive_576.png

Kidnemo, do you like Geof Darrow?

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Originally Posted by Doc Holliday

Kidnemo, do you like Geof Darrow?

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I had no idea who he was when I read your post, so I popped over to google to check it out...

and I LOVE his art!

What is funny though, is I haven't seen it, or even thought it about it for probably 15 years. When I was still a young lad and in junior or high school and reading comics all the time, I read Hard Boiled and I was totally blown away.

There was one double page layout in particular that I still remember where the main character is in a car that is shooting through a window or a wall, into this huge room with an orgy going on. There was so much detail, and sex too (which is probably a big part of why I remember it), it was just awesome.

He influenced me hugely back then and I was drawing everything super detailed just like him.

For whatever reason I quit drawing for about ten years and just started up a few years ago again.

I recently I've got back into this "little details" oriented style and couldn't remember why I loved it so much.

Thinking back I'm sure it was because of Hard Boiled and Geof Darrow.

Phew, sorry bout the long post, just typing whatever floods into my mind here.

Good looking out Doc, you brought back some great memories and I now have to track down his stuff.

That was first thing that came to mind when I saw this. The detail is a stark contrast to Washed Away's sweet simplicity.


Glad to know there's another Hard Boiled fan out there. EDIT! Oh if you haven't followed him for a few years check out Shaolin Cowboy. It's fun!

http://www.burlymanentertainment.com...olin_cover.jpg