vexeling and vectoring, A different take on what it looks like. Options

[pandamonium]

um replying from the first post,

I used to do that layery thing when i started out with vectors because I thought blending my layers made it look better and besides that I sucked at it. I was new at vectoring so thats what i did to get through but a couple of more vexels later i did less layers and less desaturation.

For me i think that vectors are supposed to look cartoonish and flat in my opinion. cause if you make it too realistic what are you achieving? basically the same picture, but I am guessing they do that to show the complexity of their art work and how much they know in that program. I like it when there are lines and very flat IMO

[Ktru]

im sorry are you just a total idiot then? if you concede that there are different genres of vectoring, then why bother shooting everyone down when they say they like a particular genre that you dont? who f**king cares who likes what genre of whatever art technique?

See, you're still being a self centered conceited little know it all female inu. Don't try to shoot me down with something you think is precedent for everyone's thought. YOU DON'T CARE not everyone. So when you post something, don't talk as if you're talking for everyone rather try speaking for NEKKED. Okay?

You've spoken your mind and it seems that no one gives a shit about what you say, so f**kin get over it already.

Seriously you have mental issues, I suggest a therapist. No one gives a f*ck about what you say either and I'll get over it when I feel like it. You are in no position to be telling me to get over anything, when you are the one that can't seem to leave MY thread.

So basically your point is that you don't like those styles.
Is that seriously it? That's what we've been arguing about? How uneventful.

Who cares?

No it's not just about not liking a style. It's about introducing another look at the vextoring. Were you expecting something huge? An epic battle that would tear createblog? Sorry I think what you're looking for is the Ultimate battle showdown flash.

Guys cool it down.

Anyways, I've never really expirience vectoring and vexeling because in own opinion its too complicated for me but for how it looks, does style really matter? Everyone has a unique style, and in my own opinion there is no "wrong" or "right" way to do anything.

It's not that complicated. Anyone can do it... it's about as difficult as using tracing paper. You just have to know how to use the pent tool.... *sigh*

These guys are just making it sound more complicated than it really is. All it takes is time...

http://home.nycap.rr.com/jkeal/airship.gif - here's a quic vector that I spent about 1 hour on... more time = looks better... I don't know... I always thought vector overlays were a big waste of time. They take forever, and in the end they ultimately look just like the original. I would rather create something that I made up in my own head. What's the point...

Like Uronacid said. It's not complicated at all. It's exactly like tracing something with tracing paper. I apologize if I made vextoring sound like a very hard thing to do. It's as simple as making a square or a circle but the shapes are usually more organic. Try the tutorials, you'll grasp vextoring like nothing. The only thing that slowed me down, was understanding how to use the pen tool, that may scare you off for a bit. But the tutorial I used also has a tutorial on how to use the pen tool if you're having trouble.

i dunno how many times i need to get this point across. vectors ALSO arent restricted to only referenced portraits. if you are USING a vector program and USING geometric shapes/lines to make ANYTHING, its a vector.

Seriously you need to take a chill pill, get some human contact. Learn not to make assumptions off statements, Okay? Thx bai!

um replying from the first post,

I used to do that layery thing when i started out with vectors because I thought blending my layers made it look better and besides that I sucked at it. I was new at vectoring so thats what i did to get through but a couple of more vexels later i did less layers and less desaturation.

For me i think that vectors are supposed to look cartoonish and flat in my opinion. cause if you make it too realistic what are you achieving? basically the same picture, but I am guessing they do that to show the complexity of their art work and how much they know in that program. I like it when there are lines and very flat IMO

I agree, and I think this forum has way to much layery vextors to pass on as starting experiments. Look at the hall of fame
They are really emphasizing the layerly look way too much. Vectors in progress shouldn't look like anything and if it did...GOD i die get scared off my comp looking at that...

Although I think what Uronacid said is true too, many artist like the layerly look beccause it demonstrates some kind of skill in vextoring and in the end they end up with something simliar to the original anyways and so they are very much well a waste of time.

But as this thread has disscussed, to each their own.

[energizerbunny]

Tracing is not equivalent to vexelling or vectoring. Many people create vectors and vexels from scratch and without a reference. How can you trace something that you made from scratch? Anyways, the pen tool is not the only tool used in vectoring. Ever heard of gradient mesh? If vexels/vectors are so easy to make, then why can't everyone make them? Why are companies willing to pay so much for vector artists? Why do people even attend art school if it's so easy?
As for the "layery look" , artist chose to use it because they want to portray "realism". It has nothing to do with skill. In fact, simplicity is probably one of the hardest things to achieve. Maybe the problem is you just haven't seen any wonderful examples of realism.

[*[2]Nekked*]

hahahahaha you think if you use a japanese word, i wont know that you're flat out calling me a bitch?


oh, sweety you really need get over yourself. im not talking for the rest of the community. i've made an observation based on the response you've gotten in this thread. open your eyes and get out of denial already.

Seriously you need to take a chill pill, get some human contact. Learn not to make assumptions off statements, Okay? Thx bai!

"assumptions?"

did you even read what was said or are you just trying to look stupid now? because i guess in your world its okay for YOU to tell people that things with lineart in them arent vectors, but its NOT okay for me to tell people what a vector really is?


and its called REALISM honey, LOOK IT UP.

[HakunaMatata]

um replying from the first post,

I used to do that layery thing when i started out with vectors because I thought blending my layers made it look better and besides that I sucked at it. I was new at vectoring so thats what i did to get through but a couple of more vexels later i did less layers and less desaturation.

For me i think that vectors are supposed to look cartoonish and flat in my opinion. cause if you make it too realistic what are you achieving? basically the same picture, but I am guessing they do that to show the complexity of their art work and how much they know in that program. I like it when there are lines and very flat IMO

I've been in that position; where I think vexels shouldn't look like their irl version all that much 'cause that defeats the purpose, but I've changed what I believe the 'purpose' is of vexeling. I really do think it's just changing something very real to something entirely graphic. Fortunately, that definition fits both the 'flat' and the 'complex' vexels.


Awww, and this makes me miss being active on le account on vexels.com.

[turntabletux]

ktru, you're just an arrogant assshole!

[*Azarel*]

This thread has obviously degenerated into member bashing and personal attacks (that is, if it was anything but that to begin with); thus, I'm closing it since most people seem to have gotten their two cents in.

If you feel that all of you can carry on an actual legitimate discussion without breakin the rules, then please, each of you can individually PM me to affirm that you can, but from what I'm seeing, I doubt that.

Also, turntabletux, this is your verbal warning for member bashing. Ktru, you have already been verbally warned for member bashing.