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General => General Discussion => Topic started by: XJDenton on December 20, 2017, 07:34:43 AM
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So, we haven't had a photoshop/creative thread for a while. So I am resurrecting an idea from the old DT.net/DTF.com days where in we paint an album cover using MSPaint or one of the various clones available for Unix-like OSs (minus the band/album name of course). The others then try to guess your entries based on your artistic skills or lack thereof. Don't cheat by using a better drawing software, the whole point is the tool set should be limited (NO PHOTOSHOP!).
There are no prizes for a correct guess other than a sense of accomplishment and my approval at a job well done. This was loads of fun in the past, so hopefully we get quite a few participants.
Here's a few old ones I found in my photobucket to get us started.
(https://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y178/XJDenton/BAND1.jpg)
(https://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y178/XJDenton/BAND2.jpg)
(https://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y178/XJDenton/BAND4.jpg)
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Yess. I was about to say my avatar came from one of these, until I realized my avatar somehow disappeared. Halp.
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That last one is Ayreon - Human Equation. No idea about the other 2.
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The second one looks like 'V' by Spock's Beard.
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Oh right, in my avatar shock I forgot we were actually guessing :lol.. those were the two I knew. Dammit.
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The first one looks like a Meshuggah album cover.
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The first one looks like a Meshuggah album cover.
Yup! Chaosphere
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All correct! :)
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Alright, here are a few probably obvious ones to get it going (without band/album name placement):
(https://i.imgur.com/WuwfyYf.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/YGMIlGr.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/3mPAD9A.jpg)
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Top one is Deadwing
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The second one looks like a moster from day of the tentacle :P
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Top one is Deadwing
It is! :tup
The second one looks like a moster from day of the tentacle :P
The second one is probably going to be the most difficult.
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Third is Lunatic Soul?
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Third is Lunatic Soul?
Walking on a Flashlight Beam, yeah, good call!
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I just happened to see the cover for Anathema's Judgement album RIGHT AFTER I looked at this thread... pretty sure that's what the second cover is supposed to be...
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I just happened to see the cover for Anathema's Judgement album RIGHT AFTER I looked at this thread... pretty sure that's what the second cover is supposed to be...
Yes indeed. :lol
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This is not a judgement on that drawing because I suck so much at art, but there's no way I would have guessed that :lol
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This is not a judgement on that drawing because I suck so much at art, but there's no way I would have guessed that :lol
I mean you can judge all you want because I know full well this drawing was awful :lol
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Well, I was going to guess that it was "A Squid Life," by SpongeBob Squarepants and Friends, so... :dunno:
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(https://i.imgur.com/LwZYZaE.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/YcemOPZ.jpg)
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Top one is Soilwork - Stabbing the Drama.
Funny thing, I was just thinking about something like this a couple weeks ago. There was a thread like this started on another old DT/MP website which is apparently unmentionable here, and some of the work that was done there was incredible. Several peeps much more artistically talented than I. Glad to see its reincarnation!
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2nd one is Free OSI.
Nice thread ressurection. I remember these and loved them.
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dtf.org MSPaint threads never fail to deliver. Keep it up guys.
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Top one is Soilwork - Stabbing the Drama.
:tup
2nd one is Free OSI.
:tup
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Okay, I'm not an artist by any means, but this looked like fun so I figured I'd join in.
(https://i.imgur.com/qK8gaX9.png)
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(https://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y178/XJDenton/BAND5_1.jpg)
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^ God damnit, I know I've seen that somewhere before but I can't remember. :facepalm:
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Okay, I'm not an artist by any means, but this looked like fun so I figured I'd join in.
(https://i.imgur.com/qK8gaX9.png)
I thought this could be a Jordan Rudess album but it's not. I still feel like I should know this one though
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That OSI one is really good haha. I knew exactly what it was right away.
I have no idea on these new ones.
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Magnification by Yes.
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That's Ulver - Shadows of the Sun :tup
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That's Ulver - Shadows of the Sun :tup
That's the one!
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Okay, I'm not an artist by any means, but this looked like fun so I figured I'd join in.
(https://i.imgur.com/qK8gaX9.png)
I have no idea what album that is. But as for you not being an artist, just SHUT UP! That is a really good drawing, especially for such a primitive drawing program.
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Three more not-masterpieces, and these should be easier than the last batch:
(https://i.imgur.com/DUKlpEe.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/z8ArWcK.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/xcGUQm3.jpg)
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(https://i.imgur.com/z8ArWcK.jpg)
The Road of Bones by IQ?
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(https://i.imgur.com/z8ArWcK.jpg)
The Road of Bones by IQ?
Sure is! I'm especially proud of how the clouds turned out in this one. :biggrin:
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(https://i.imgur.com/xcGUQm3.jpg)
Pain of Salvation - Remedy Lane :heart
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(https://i.imgur.com/z8ArWcK.jpg)
The Road of Bones by IQ?
Sure is! I'm especially proud of how the clouds turned out in this one. :biggrin:
Great work! And a great album too. I was just looking at it for a few minutes thinking "I know this! I've got this!". I got to The Road of Bones via The Wake. The Wake cover looks quite different from what I thought it was. Apart from having a large head on it, I suppose.
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Great work! And a great album too. I was just looking at it for a few minutes thinking "I know this! I've got this!". I got to The Road of Bones via The Wake. The Wake cover looks quite different from what I thought it was. Apart from having a large head on it, I suppose.
:tup TRoB is one of my favourite albums by IQ. Actually had to google the cover of The Wake and yeah, it's pretty different from this one.
Pain of Salvation - Remedy Lane :heart
Of course, not even sure I need to confirm this one!
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top one in ev's post is beyond the bridge - the old man and the spirit
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Indeed it is. Now it's your turn to draw something, guys.
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(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4685/24342076707_19df8e5020_b.jpg)
I feel bad about this :lol
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(https://i.imgur.com/AM4S7IN.jpg)
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(https://i.imgur.com/AM4S7IN.jpg)
Herb Albert and Tijuana Brass, Whipped Cream. And she was the delight!
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Actually, it's Herb Alpert... but yeah, you got it!
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(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4685/24342076707_19df8e5020_b.jpg)
I feel bad about this :lol
Deathconsciousness by Have a Nice Life :lol
No album/band name on this cover
(https://i.imgur.com/1V0aKeU.png)
I love the Road of Bones artwork by the way :lol great job Ruslan
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(https://i.imgur.com/1V0aKeU.png)
The Mars Volta - Frances the Mute :metal
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(https://i.imgur.com/UXNFPW5.jpg)
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Okay, I'm not an artist by any means, but this looked like fun so I figured I'd join in.
(https://i.imgur.com/qK8gaX9.png)
Magnification by Yes.
I was asleep, but this is correct. :tup
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(https://i.imgur.com/AM4S7IN.jpg)
Somehow I don't think this was in the 2000s :lol
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Podaar: Level 9000 MSPainter
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Podaar: Level 9000 MSPainter
Seriously. That's amazing.
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Podaar: Level 9000 MSPainter
Seriously. That's amazing.
Absolutely agreed! Nice work!
Makes my attempt at a cover look pitiful... lol
(https://i.imgur.com/2b3Zi24.png)
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I tried, but it looked terrible so I gave up. Oh well.
(https://i.imgur.com/MB0g0SQ.png)
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^ Mastodon-Leviathan :metal
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^ Mastodon-Leviathan :metal
:metal :tup
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Just simply seeing that image makes me hear the opening riff to Blood and Thunder and my head involuntarily starts nodding to the rhythm. :rollin
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(https://media.giphy.com/media/12mgpZe6brh2nu/giphy.gif)
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(https://i.imgur.com/UXNFPW5.jpg)
Derek Trucks Band - Already Free... great freaking paint job!
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(https://i.imgur.com/2b3Zi24.png)
My favorite Red album, Until We Have Faces. Nice job!
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I remember this game from years ago. Here's the one I made back then (2011 apparently)
(https://i.imgur.com/Nq2ryJE.png)
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My favorite Red album, Until We Have Faces. Nice job!
Thank you! You are indeed correct. It’s my favorite Red album too (followed closely by Of Beauty and Rage). That riff to Faceless gets me going every time!
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*snip*
Derek Trucks Band - Already Free... great freaking paint job!
This is correct! Thanks...I actually, deliberately, tried not to make it too detailed because my first one was identified so quickly. :lol
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On behalf of myself and TAC, can we start using less obscure bands so we all can play along? :)
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It's funny you mention that Chris, I want to do another one but I've been wracking my brain for a cover that wouldn't be too obvious. :)
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It's funny you mention that Chris, I want to do another one but I've been wracking my brain for a cover that wouldn't be too obvious. :)
Do The Astonishing cover...
I'll give my hand a try later. Also, can I use my phone if it has a stylus, I can draw in my quick memo? If not, I'll wait till I get home and use MSPaint.
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(https://i.imgur.com/9XrvzSn.jpg)
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I remember this game from years ago. Here's the one I made back then (2011 apparently)
(https://i.imgur.com/Nq2ryJE.png)
Amorphis - Eclipse
Good job BTW :tup
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(https://i.imgur.com/9XrvzSn.jpg)
Judas Priest - Point of Entry
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Yup. I thought I was being tricky using an alternate cover. I guess not. :)
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Yup. I thought I was being tricky using an alternate cover. I guess not. :)
Honestly, I was on the Wiki page for that album a couple weeks back. I think it had something to do with Loudwire, but yeah, the alternate cover is on the page. :D
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Okay, believe it or not, I'm actually really proud of how this one turned out
(https://i.imgur.com/nkOTUfD.png)
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Nice! That's Act I from The Dear Hunter :azn:
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Nice! That's Act I from The Dear Hunter :azn:
:tup
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Well, this didn't turn out well for just a tree :lol but it was relaxing
(https://i.imgur.com/7eLCQm0.png)
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Well, this didn't turn out well for just a tree :lol but it was relaxing
(https://i.imgur.com/7eLCQm0.png)
I feel like I've seen this one before, but I can't think of what album it looks like... except maybe Heritage? :justjen
Edit: first post of 2018 & I didn't even realise :lol
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Well, this didn't turn out well for just a tree :lol but it was relaxing
(https://i.imgur.com/7eLCQm0.png)
I feel like I've seen this one before, but I can't think of what album it looks like... except maybe Heritage? :justjen
Edit: first post of 2018 & I didn't even realise :lol
There's user on DTF using it as his avatar :P
And happy new year :tup
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moonsorrow - jumalten aika
nice