#outer wilds art challenge

[naryu-n]

Hey OW community, let's make an Hearthian!

So I was thinking, what about a little challenge? Some of you might be familiar with this format so I won't be explaining it in detail here, but I kinda want to see where this could go. For the gist of it, vote on this poll if you want and once it's closed, I interpret the results into a character design.

I just wanted to challenge myself, but if others want to join in on the possible results, feel free to do your own take on it of course, be it a dumb or serious interpretation! There is no right way to do this. I would love to see what others can come up with as well.

Some more information is included under the poll if needed.

For how this works, just vote on the option you want and then by the end of this poll, the percentage of each category will determine the predominant traits / proportions for the design.

If you have a suggestion for the design such as a specific colour or clothing item, don't hesitate to share and I will try to include them. Also, this goes without saying, but the more votes, the better!

Note: If this one goes well, might maybe do more of these in the future, I'm thinking mostly Nomai and Owlk designs for a start, and maybe characters redesign could be also fun.

[spacey-xannabelle]

[Major Outer Wilds/EOTE spoilers below the cut!]

HUOHKAY, After chipping away at this for over a month, my Outer Wilds comic is finally done!!

Initially I wanted to do this in two parts, like how many other versions of this beloved Undertale quote have done. But in the middle of thumbnailing the sketch, I thought why not illustrate Hatchling's journey too and I further expanded this project, by a lot hfjdjg

Outer Wilds is such a fantastic game and truly one of a kind, I only hope I did the game justice with this comic I made

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Some artist notes below, if you're interested in reading all of it!

I began this project around early August!

I separated each page to their own canvases so I don't have a ridiculously huge file size. And each canvas has a different name. From the first to the last, their names go: It's you > Nova > Loop > Lonely > Glade > Despite everything.

Glade was actually a really long canvas that I split into two, bc I wanted to experiment with like a vertical scroll thing. So the Glade pages were split into Glade A and Glade B

My favourite page to work on was page 2, the supernova was fun to make, especially with the pointilism brush that CSP had which made it way easier.

Page 4 initially had a way different layout before I settled with this one. As shown below here:

But when I did a second pass, I rearranged the panels and instead decided to illustrate scenes that Hatchling had with the two.

With Solanum, it's learning and translating her texts on the QM. With Prisoner, it's when you discover the truth and after the vision…

For the Gabbro and Hatchling panel, I changed it so that both are at a distance and facing away from the viewer. As like a sort of way to show that Hatchling is having the reality of the situation dawn on them and try to cope with it. I did name this canvas "lonely" for a reason ::)

My Hatchling's name is Pyrite, or Pyre ::)

[nikrouz]

Messember Days 2-4. The one above is a designs for Koi Koi cards, gotten really into the game when i was stuck for nearly half a year without internet and had Yakuza Zero on my hands which had it as a minigame

Art above is a fanart of Outer Wilds, the main game of which i've finished just the other day, with the place depicted in it being my fave one in it

And just concept art of some robo fellas

[leafcreature]

Curiosity January - Day 10 - Antler

[trashmallcw]

more pris doods! ft. i'm still figuring out how i want to draw them but they're becoming more and more pigeon-like (save them)

[crimsonquill-086]

Inktober Day 1 - 'Buddy'

I'm a bit late uploading these because I forgot I had a Tumblr, so expect to see a few in rapid succession-plus, my first actual Tumblr post! Yippee! What better way to start Inktober than with the Time Buddies talking about Quantum discoveries just before a tornado sends them into space? The Hatchling is my OC, Arete on the right, with Gabbro on the left @outer-wilds-inktober

[carolkinopf]

Oooh this seems fun! I'd love to see any of these

Feldspar 5e, Hatchling 5b, Tephra 2a and Galena 4e?

hey!! your ask just got un-ghosted today.... sorry it took a while to respond :')

i thought these faces fit these two so well i had to draw them.

my style has changed a bit huh

[epz379]

A tricky word today. There are many different ways one could interpret 'Awe' in so many regards. Honestly, I think doing a doodle based on Outer Wilds is perfect because... well, with how often we were completely awe-struck with that game. Highly recommend it, by the by! Follow the stars, Doodlers! Happy #Dontinktwice!

[sleepyseals]

[Image Description: A digital illustration of Brittle Hollow from Outer Wilds rendered with various pixel brushes. The planet's crust is cracked open revealing the dark magenta geode-like inside of the planet and the black hole at the center. The planet's weak atmosphere is painted in a subtle deep blue. The space around it is filled with stars, some subtly colorful. Hollow's lantern is in the top right corner of the image, a meteor having just erupted from it. Dark Bramble is in the lower right corner, faded and small with distance. End Image Description.]

Brittle hollow I drew with the program tux paint :3 speedpaint link here

+ higher quality closeups:

[gwen-hemoxia]

Hourglass Twins

The final piece.

The final secret revealed.

I'm probably going to draw this game always forever, now.

Thank you, Outer Wilds team, for making me live through this experience like no other.

The stars were beautiful.

Finished Piece

[asudart]

Day 6/7

Okay look I might be obsessed with outer wilds. Tried out a new brush! Still don’t know how to make leaves

[naryu-n]

big eyes to witness the splendour of the universe.

ears for days to ensure they can listen to its intricate songs.

no brain space to comprehend it all.

Aaaand here it is, good job everyone.

A totally average Hearthian.

Result from this poll: Let's make an Hearthian - OW challenge #1

Bonus naked version under the cut (to admire their fucked up proportions.

[cobaltbluesu]

Some art chalenges I made with @starfables!!

first, we made two pieces where one would draw for three minutes and as the time stops, we would switch drawings and repeat the process until it was done!

for the second chalenge, we chose one reference picture each, and mixed it with our own ideas... very interesting results I should say

Bye!!

[kweenorion]

Just a few things to look forward to this Fright Fight!

Doom Eternal

Monster Road Trip

Omori

Cosmic Wheel Sisterhood

Art

Slay the Princess

Observation Duty

Alan Wake

Outer Wilds

Watch Parties (Discord Exclusive)

ShivaSenpai's Art Exchange

and the “2SpookyMix”, a 3 hour set of Halloween themed songs! (starting 7pm ET on Halloween Night)

Don't forget to share this with all you're friends!~

[leafcreature]

🍂 The Ever-changing Cabinet 🏺

Here are the results of the first Curiosity January, hoping there will be more to come!

Challenge completed with 17 stamps and infinite possibilities of variation! I love the representation of cusiosity cabinets as places packed with little secrets and stories to be discovered from an new perspective each time. Which is why I’m very pleased with the modular aspect of this print. So many different versions can be made by moving the blocks around, which makes the printing process a lot more playful. I’m always excited to create new arrangements!

⏳ Prints will be coming to my website later this month ⏳

[pigin-is-so-rad]

WHOAH OUCH OKAY

Day #14 - Echo

Check below for the entire thing vvv

So yea... Something about the meaning of it all. @outer-wilds-inktober - pure text below v

“Why?” You had asked her

“Why me, why now, why”

And all the World would do was echo your worries back to you

*”Why why why!”*

“Why did they die, why did they fail?”

*”Why why why!”* the World whined as she took your hands

She swirled you around, planet, stars, constellations created from your step

*“But they didn’t! It all lead to this because of them!”* The World smiled. *“And you that followed!”*

Your tears gave light to the skies

*”Why must you ask Why! When there isn't an answer!”*

Your screams sparked rivers and oceans

*“You saved them! Your persistence was what made everything matter! You saved them all”*

Your smiles gave love

*”Because if it wasn't you, all would disappear!”*

*“You were perfect, you were curious, you were courageous!”*

Your laughter brought music

Billions of years later, she still echoed what she remembered from you

Your vows, your cries, your voice

And the World was proud of you