Gildedguy

Last Blog Post of 2018: New Story #5 Info + ETA

Howdy yall,Here's my final blog-post of 2018 and an update on the newest animation.https://gildedguy.com/working-on-a-cowboy-animation/ ETA: March 2019

[SPOILERS] Epic 3D Bar Scene Process

SPOILER WARNING: No big plot spoilers, but the following post reveals some behind-the-scenes clips from the new animation coming out in 2019.I just finished compositing one of the most challenging scenes of animation I've ever done.The four second segment features a 3D camera rotation, over a dozen characters (8 of which are animated), and several flying objects all sync'd to music!Step 1. Rough AnimaticThis is the first time I've tex...

Patreon Poster Speedpaint (December 2018)

As it's mentioned in the previous video, this is going to be the last monthly posters/speedpaint I'll be making.Thank you to the patrons who helped fund this poster and speed paint!If you would like a full-resolution version of this piece, please consider pledging and getting the HD Downloads reward.

FINAL: December 2018 Poster ("Arzon's Big Idea")

For our final monthly poster, I decided to do another vertical poster. I am actually quite fond of the format, it really gives a story book vibe! Of course, since it's the holiday season, I also wanted to put GG into a snowy setting. My biggest inspiration for this poster (and all of my detailed illustrations) is Jan Brett, the children's book author/artist.The character Arzon is another OC from the world of online stick figures. I really...

Story 5 Throneroom Screenshots (3D)

Thank You Patrons

Expanding access to Patreon rewards soon (tldr inside)

It has been nearly 2 years since the Gildedguy Patreon was created, so it is due for a few updates on the reward tiers. These changes are meant to simplify and provide value in a more appropriate way:1. Retiring the VIP Chat PassThe "VIP Chat Pass" was originally my version of "Twitch Subscriptions", but now that my channel has Affiliate status, the two roles have become redundant. The rewards for this tier were also underutilized...

Patreon Poster Speedpaint (November 2018)

As it's mentioned in the video, this is going to be one of the last monthly posters/speedpaints I'll be making.Thank you to the patrons who helped fund this poster and speed paint!If you would like a full-resolution version of this piece, please consider pledging and getting the HD Downloads reward.

Nov 2018 Poster + Update (Farewell to Monthly Posters)

This is the first vertical patreon poster I've ever done. It doesn't depict a scene but rather acts as a sort of "key visual" for the Gildedguy stories. I hope to feature all the characters in their own animations in the future.As we approach the 2 year mark since the start of these posters, and as the year of 2018 closes out, I thought this would be a good time to step back from monthly posters and focus on animation.So this post...

Some Updates & New Blog Post on Feedback

GILDEDGUY ANIMATIONS:Gildedguy story #5 is the current project. We are roughly 1:16 minutes in of the 6-7 minute long animation. I've gotten a good feel for the rendering style, so I anticipate progress will speed up over the next few weeks. I can say that I am proud of how it looks, which is a rare thing toward the beginning of a project. The first "crazy animation sakuga" scene is coming up, and I'm anxious to see how my animati...

Patreon Poster Speedpaint (October 2018)

Thank you to the patrons who helped fund this poster and speed paint!If you would like a full-resolution version of this piece, please consider pledging and getting the HD Downloads reward.

October 2018 Poster ("Torquere")

Gildedguy tries to hold back his strangely possessed armor from pursuing the star one night.This poster took a good 6-7 hours to finish, mainly due to the heavy cross-hatching. I also focused on casting accurate shadows with two light sources. Sketching them out early in the draft really helped me later on.The poster's title refers to the word "Twisted", a feeling I tried to capture in the trees and the two main subjects.Attached are ...

Notice: Moving Google Drive resources to Patreon

I am making a small change to how the digital posters and downloads are delivered to Tier III patrons.Before, I was sharing the posters via both Patreon Posts and a private Google Drive Folder ("Gildedguy Patron Shared").Managing the many permissions and connected email accounts for this shared folder has become rather cumbersome, so I am now only going to distribute download rewards via the Patreon Posts.I believe this is will only have ...

[POLL] Vote for Poster Idea October 2018

Time to vote for an October painting, website cover, and speedpaint. We already did a trick-or-treat themed poster last year, but the theme should still be Halloween and spooky-like.Remember, these paintings become available as poster prints, so if you ever wanted me to draw certain scene, now's the time to suggest it!Please put and give a "like" to suggestions in the comments.

Story #5 boarding is done. Animation begins today!

This is an update post on how the current animation (Gildedguy Story #5) is going. Here is some basic info on the project: Working Title: Cowboy Animation/Gildedguy Story #5 Estimated Length: 7-8 Minutes Estimated Release: January 2019 Feature Song: "Jesse James" by Clay Walker Premise: Gildedguy ventures into the shallows of society, and is haunted by a green-eyed menace lurking in plain sight.Storyboarding is done (basically)The initial...

Patreon Poster Speedpaint (September 2018)

"Glitzed-up Guy" In-video update:"Thank you all for watching/playing Falcomaster3000 Ep. 1 and that coconut cartoon.Gildedguy Story #5 (country song/cowboy themed) is already underway! It is currently being storyboarded and sync'd to music.The animation will be released in a few months, with more details to come as autumn rolls around. In the meantime, please join us as I work on it at Twitch.tv/GildedguyThis digital paint will se...

September 2018 Poster ("Glitzedup Guy")

This month's poster doubles as concept art for the next animation, which is currently in the story-boarding and sync'ing phase. Since I had a creative block the other night, I decided to go with a line-less style this time, which I find to be more freeing. The stippling and speckling highlights is a new technique for me.Attached are HD versions of this month's wallpaper. Speedpaint here!

Ep. 2 TEASER - Falcomaster3000

Please enjoy this teaser for Episode 2!Note: Episode 2 is not in production yet! In order for it to become a full episode, we need more support. https://www.patreon.com/posts/future-project-2-20726856 In the meantime, planning for the next Gildedguy story is underway.

g i l d e d n u t z + update

An doodle-mation I made after the week of the FM3K premiere. It was a good way to wind-down my engines after working hard on the new episode. It was kind of like how runners walk around a bit after finishing a marathon.The idea stemmed from the constant requests for the song "Da Coconut Nut" on stream. I bet I subconsciously formulated the story due to the constant exposure.There's an idea! Influence what animations I do next by reque...

Future Project (Ep 2) Funding Plan

The aim of this post is to better inform current and future Patrons of my plans for future content for the Falcomaster series.Projects are large time commitments, so I am incredibly careful when deciding what to take on next. This ensures that the projects see the light of day, and are never scrapped due to poor-planning.Pilot's PurposeThe main purpose of the pilot episode (that just came out) was to find out exactly what it would take to wri...

Falcomaster3000 Ep. 1 (Full Episode) & Download

Play the episode here:https://gildedguyart.itch.io/fm3kI understand this was an experimental piece, and the details of the project were foggy to you guys throughout production. So thank you so much to all the patrons who supported me all these months. I believe the final product is worth your time, and I hope you enjoy it.If you'd like to watch the premiere with chatters, watch yesterday's VOD! https://www.twitch.tv/videos/296041276

FM3K Release Date, Early Access, and Live Premiere!

Big announcements incoming!This is a special post, if you usually skip these...like, don't skip this one:1. Release InfoRelease Date: August 10 (next Friday)Platforms: Windows, MacPrice: FREEHow do I get it?Visit the game at the download page here!2. Live PremiereWe'll be premiering the 40 min long episode LIVE on Twitch and YouTube the same day.Pilot Premiere of Falcomaster3000 Event LinkMaybe we'll do some rewatches over the weekend...

August 2018 Poster ("Jack, Paper, Scissors")

The time has arrived! My first crack at a Falcomaster visual novel is complete. And you guys (patrons) get to try it out early for the next week, before the public even gets to touch it.Download it here: https://gildedguyart.itch.io/fm3k/patreon-accessThis month's poster is appropriately FM3K themed, and uses a lot of the shading techniques I applied on the actual project.That is, a lot of saturated/harsh lighting with thick, dark line work. ...

Patreon Poster Speedpaint (July 2018)

"Relentless Rib-Off"In-video update:"Just been really busy finishing up the FM3K pilot.Thank you to the patrons who helped fund this poster and speed paint!If you would like a full-resolution version of this piece, please consider pledging and getting the HD Downloads reward.

July 2018 Poster ("Relentless Rib-Off")

A lucky farmer gets to judge whose BBQ pork ribs reign supreme. ♫ Cue mortal kombat theme.I am very pleased with how this one came out, as I was nervous about doing another "night time" setting with an event that is usually reserved for day time: BBQ & grilling!There is something about moonlit farms that really fascinate me. It may be their serenity, or the scenery's colors. Whatever it is, I've always wanted to depict such a sc...

Happy 4th of July! + small update

My fellow Americans, happy USA-birth-day!To my fellow non-Americans, happy Wednesday!A small update for you guys. Just wanted to let you know that the FM3k pilot is in heavy polishing and final bug-fixing stage. So stuff like tidying up menus and adding credits (including the tier IV patron names). We are definitely set to release this summer.Because of that, I'm a little bit behind on the July speedpaint. Woops!Either way, enjoy your day.

EP 1 TRAILER - Falcomaster3000

I hope you all enjoy this trailer. To be honest, I'm pretty nervous about releasing work that I've been keeping under wraps for so long.See you all at the finish line (◙◙)

Falcomaster finish line in sight!

After spending the last 2 months coding & animating the rhythm game section, I'm happy to say that the first episode is 85% done:- All voice acting has been recorded.- Architectural coding is done, just reusing code now.- Scenes have been planned out, so I just gotta draw a bunch of assets.- Music is done, just a few tweaks and sound effects are needed.I estimate another 6-7 weeks before release, including polish. So in the meantime, you may ...

[POLL] Vote for Poster Idea July 2018

June is half over, so it's time to brainstorm ideas for the July painting, website cover, and speedpaint. Remember, these paintings become available as poster prints, so if you ever wanted me to draw certain scene, now's the time to suggest it!Please put and give a "like" to suggestions in the comments.

Patreon Poster Speedpaint (June 2018)

"Caffeine of Reanimation"In-video update:"I know it's been quite awhile since I've released an animation.I've spent the last 4 months of 2017 planning a new story. Alongside 6 voice actors, our composer (PowerMeep), and a good deal of code,the past 6 months have been dedicated to implementing that plan.It's really shaping up, and I hope you all enjoy it when it comes out this summer.Because of that, I want to thank you...