55555 Posted January 3, 2012 Share Posted January 3, 2012 (edited) Happy New year! 2012 is here, and likewise Project 2012 is completed. The calendar has a different piece of artwork for every month, all of them original, created exclusively for this project (except for ToM Dracone's April image).The collaboration includes the work of ten artists, among them such stars as Vezok's Friend and ToM Dracone, along with lesser known artists such as Phyoohrii and Metax.With no further ado, I present the fruits of our our diverse labors...(Click image)Past Months:January By Vezok's FriendFebruary By 55555March By MatoroIgnikaApril By ToM DraconeMay By CherixonCredits:MatoroIgnika (Founder, Artist)55555 (Organizer, Design Consultant, Artist)Xccj (Coding Wizard)Vezok's Friend (Cover Artist)ToM Dracone (Artist, Design Consultant)Metax (Artist, Consultant)Cherixon (Artist)Phyoohrii (Artist)Legolover-361 (Artist)Brave Dragon (Artist)Monthly updated userbar, no credit requested: [url="http://www.bzpower.com/board/index.php?showtopic=2709"][img=http://www.majhost.com/gallery/kanoka94/Project2012/januarybar.png][/url]Check out the calendar, make sure to check it every month for new art.Here's to 2012, may it be filled with good fortune and lack of apocalypses.- 55555 Edited May 20, 2014 by Black Six Quote Fives' Kanohi Shop BuildLikeABoss.Com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Voxumo Posted January 3, 2012 Share Posted January 3, 2012 yeah lets hope there is no end of the world. I must say that the dragon for the first month is surprisingly captivating. I like how the dragon looks realistic and how it seems to be part of the water itself. i will definitely be watching for new pics.On a side note since this is doing with 2012 too i would like to say i can't wait for the specified day because i'm curious how people will react that day and if it becomes like other events where people are stealing stuff from stores basically chaos. What i really want to see is if the world does not end that day and yet there is already chaos how people are going to act knowing they did stuff with intent that they weren't going to survive yet oh they did. That will be most interesting. Quote Banner made by Onaku BZPRPG CHARACTERS Syvra-Tivanu If you interact with one of my characters and I don't respond or acknowledge the interaction within a day, send me a PM. Odds are I missed or did not see the post. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vezok's Friend Posted January 3, 2012 Share Posted January 3, 2012 This is a really great thing you put together here and I'm happy to have helped out a bit ^^I didn't expect to land on the cover, but hey, that's awesome as well!Now I'm curious about the other months of course! =DCheers!-VF Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Legolover-361 Posted January 3, 2012 Share Posted January 3, 2012 The January artwork looks beast. I do hope my artwork doesn't end up too out-of-place. Quote (( BZPRPG profiles: Kynaera, Nova )) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zarohum Posted January 3, 2012 Share Posted January 3, 2012 This is nice! I love it. I never would've thought to do anything like this If only there was a way to print it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
~Mat~ Posted January 3, 2012 Share Posted January 3, 2012 (edited) Man am I glad my idea has finally come to fruition. It feels like just yesterday that I was trying to make the 2011 Calendar, then BZP went down.I'd just like to thank everyone who has helped out on it. :biggrin:Now onto the calendar itself, Man, It's everything I had imagined. :3 All the artists that helped out are bloody amazing. Edited January 3, 2012 by ~MatoroIgnika~ Quote My BZPower Blog: Lapisland Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eeko Posted January 3, 2012 Share Posted January 3, 2012 Oh how I love VF's work.I'll be checking back each month to see the new pics!I gotta say VF, this may be my favorite work of yours second to the Vorox, the background is beautiful, and the dragon-thing is wonderfully detailed.Can't wait 'till February. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Voltex Posted January 3, 2012 Share Posted January 3, 2012 Very nice. Wishing I could print it, but I'll be fine with checking back every now and then.-ibrow Quote JOIN AETHERGARDE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xon Posted January 4, 2012 Share Posted January 4, 2012 (edited) Looks awesome! I'm so glad that I was able to help.All of the artists who created are amazing... whether they be created by hand or on computer. VF is a total beast at drawing.I wish you could skip months to see the rest of the artwork. Edited January 4, 2012 by Cherixon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ToM Dracone Posted January 11, 2012 Share Posted January 11, 2012 (edited) Fantastic! I'm so glad this all came together so well in the end, the result looks good. Thanks so much for asking me to be a part of this, again — I'm really happy to have contributed. (Also because it got me to get up and do something artistic for the first time in a while!)I also snuck around and looked at the upcoming months, heh, and everyone else's stuff looks good too. Here's hoping more people see this!I do have a couple questions about the titles my pieces ended up with, though... Edited January 11, 2012 by ToM Dracone Quote This is old. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Akuna Toa of Sonics Posted January 11, 2012 Share Posted January 11, 2012 The January picture with the dragon being fought is amazing. Makes me think the rest of the months will be just as good. Quote Does anyone want to play the Master Chief Collection with me? I'm trying to get a team going for ranked. PM for GT. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brave Dragon Posted January 11, 2012 Share Posted January 11, 2012 Sweet job guys! :DI'm stoked to see everyone else's works. VF, that's a sweet dragon there. Keep it up! Quote ☜_☞ "GOTTA GO FAST."I don't always critique artwork, but when I do, I crank it up to 11. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toa Kovolta Posted January 12, 2012 Share Posted January 12, 2012 (edited) Oh wow! This is simply a marvellous idea and a great project! To have the works of so many great artists, all gathered into one place is awesome.They all look great, and I mean all of them (though, how come February's not up yet?), though I have to say, "Schemes within Schemes" is particularly interesting. @Legolover: Yours does not look out of place, it looks great, perfect for its month too.But I guess I better only comment on the January one right now since that's the only one I'm supposed to be seeing right now( ).The Background is simply stunning, and the Dragon, or Ice Creeper, or Whatever you want to call it, also looks great, blending in perfectly with the icy environment. I really love the colouring on his scales. However, there's something about Tahu that looks a little off, almost like he doesn't quite belong. I think it might be that it doesn't look like he should be standing in such a way, almost like he's actually floating. I dunno, just something about the pose that seems awkward.My favourite part about it though is the subtly placed Miru on the Dragons head! Edited January 12, 2012 by Toa Kovolta Quote BBCC #68 The Iron Tiger Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
~garnira returns~ Posted January 14, 2012 Share Posted January 14, 2012 i love how the miru is integrated into the serpent's head! Quote "Copy and paste me into your sig! The shadows command you!" ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°)#tumaislove,tumaislife Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eragon3443 Posted January 21, 2012 Share Posted January 21, 2012 This is great! I like how you used a snow/ice battle for January Quote Feel free to friend me! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phyoohrii Posted January 27, 2012 Share Posted January 27, 2012 Feel it's about time I made a reply here, more than anything just to comment on Veef's amazing piece. But yeah, everything has turned out great! It'll be really fun going through all the months as they come. I must also say, whoever made the thumbnails at the bottom, thank you ever so much for doing mine the way you did, it's always the first thing I notice when I look at my piece. But yeah, such amazing art and artists!Anyway, Veef's piece. I love it. I really like the colour and the amazing wintry landscape. The serpent is really intricately designed, looks amazing. Surely one of the most terrifying beaties to be found on Mata Nui. I honestly did not notice the Miru at all until it was mentioned, such a great little detail. Honestly, though, Tahu strikes me as a bit off, the perspective to me seems a bit off in relation to the background. But I like the way he's been designed, sleek robotic design. A streamlined version of the original Mata. Anyway, a really amazing piece to start this cool project off, and a very appropriate piece for a Northern Hemisphere Winter (yeah, not so good for evoking the mood of the around 30 degree Celsius range I'm experiencing here, haha).But yeah, well done to everyone involved, you've (we've I guess) pulled off something really awesome and it's a great tribute for this line. Quote crickety man.....good nigh t lonk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrSciFiGuy Posted February 1, 2012 Share Posted February 1, 2012 Epic. I want the whole calendar now so I can use it. Looks amazing, love the rahi beast the Tahu is fighting. Quote Bionicle: ANP aims to create narrated versions of all the Bionicle books, with voice actors for each character, and music taken from various media to enhance the story. Check here if you're interested in voicing a character, and here for the chapters that've already been released!Formerly: Tahu Nuva 3.0Looking for a Bionicle Beanie. Black one with the symbol on it. Contact me if you are willing to sell Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Legolover-361 Posted February 1, 2012 Share Posted February 1, 2012 The February artwork looks really cool. My only criticism is that Nuju looks too organic. Otherwise, very nice job, 55555. Quote (( BZPRPG profiles: Kynaera, Nova )) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaleidoscope Tekulo Posted February 1, 2012 Share Posted February 1, 2012 I like the style of this one. Nice contrast of the red of the bird with the green webs. Though, the webs seem a bit... too vibrant as background material (I probably would have gone a few shades darker for them, but that's just my taste in color talking. ><). Actually, I don't think it's the fact that they're too bright, but maybe because the mist above is really light?Both the rahi and Nuju are very organic. That's not a bad thing (after all, Nuju is a mutant here, so looking unnatural would be... well, normal. XP). Though, he does look more like a Glatorian than a toa. His armor design is interesting. I like the style of this one, even though it's not that accurate to the set (Note to self: Dear compliments... try to sound more like compliments. D= ).The clouds are something I really don't like in this, however. They're too orderly and almost look solid. They also stick out a good deal compared to the smooth misty effect behind them. Maybe adding in more movement in the mist would help blend them in (brush strokes, circular motions maybe? I've nevery really drawn clouds before and I'm not that skilled with digital art, so I wouldn't know). Also, the clouds seem too orderly in shape. The movement's there (although the movement itself is really orderly too), but clouds are naturally chaotic and random in form, so don't be afraid to mix it up a bit.I love the webs on the knowledge towers. ^^ It's really a pleasure to look at. Great piece for February. ^^ Quote Executive Vice President of Tomato Throwing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vamprah9588- Omega of Fire Posted February 3, 2012 Share Posted February 3, 2012 (edited) Is that a Pyrrhuloxia Cardinal? Edited February 3, 2012 by Vamprah9588- Omega of Fire Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
55555 Posted March 2, 2012 Author Share Posted March 2, 2012 Hey guys, everyone check out MatoroIgnika's art for the month!The February artwork looks really cool. My only criticism is that Nuju looks too organic. Otherwise, very nice job, 55555.Thanks! Yeah, I'm not very experienced with my tablet.I like the style of this one. Nice contrast of the red of the bird with the green webs. Though, the webs seem a bit... too vibrant as background material (I probably would have gone a few shades darker for them, but that's just my taste in color talking. ><). Actually, I don't think it's the fact that they're too bright, but maybe because the mist above is really light?Both the rahi and Nuju are very organic. That's not a bad thing (after all, Nuju is a mutant here, so looking unnatural would be... well, normal. XP). Though, he does look more like a Glatorian than a toa. His armor design is interesting. I like the style of this one, even though it's not that accurate to the set (Note to self: Dear compliments... try to sound more like compliments. D= ).The clouds are something I really don't like in this, however. They're too orderly and almost look solid. They also stick out a good deal compared to the smooth misty effect behind them. Maybe adding in more movement in the mist would help blend them in (brush strokes, circular motions maybe? I've nevery really drawn clouds before and I'm not that skilled with digital art, so I wouldn't know). Also, the clouds seem too orderly in shape. The movement's there (although the movement itself is really orderly too), but clouds are naturally chaotic and random in form, so don't be afraid to mix it up a bit.I love the webs on the knowledge towers. ^^ It's really a pleasure to look at. Great piece for February. ^^I think the clouds are fine as long as you don't think about them. XD Tons of room for improvement on them, I agree. Thanks!Is that a Pyrrhuloxia Cardinal?Actually no, I just made it up. Though I see the resemblance.- 55555 Quote Fives' Kanohi Shop BuildLikeABoss.Com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
~Mat~ Posted March 2, 2012 Share Posted March 2, 2012 (edited) Y'know, its sad, I forgot I made that. XDAnyway, since I don't judge/boast on my own material, I'll leave that to the others. Although I will say it came out better than I thought it would have. =3 Edited March 2, 2012 by ~MatoroIgnika~ Quote My BZPower Blog: Lapisland Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BULiK Posted March 3, 2012 Share Posted March 3, 2012 are you going to make it downloadable so we can print it off? Quote Visit www.BZPRPG.com to view my project of archiving BZPower's RPGs, and also access the BZPower Roleplaying Wiki BZPRPG Profiles - Ghosts Of Bara Magna Profiles Exo-Force RPG Profiles - Six Kingdoms: Apocalypse (Knichou, Berys, Arnex, The Taku, Exuze) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maganar Posted March 5, 2012 Share Posted March 5, 2012 It is really strange, I always seem to find this sort of stuff completely randomly on Brickshelf before I find it here. Honestly, this is the third time I've had this happen. And I spend very little time on Brickshelf and loads here! ...confused. :blink:Either way, I somehow missed out on this until now, in March. I am definitely going to check back on this monthly for the updates, as the artwork looks great so far. MatoroIgnika's "Alignment" is aesthetically pleasing and the archetypical calendar art. The overall gradient is nice. I'm a tad confused however; what exactly is in "Alignment?"Just as a note about how I found this on Brickshelf first: what I ran across was VF's January drawing. I ran across it randomly and I looked at the file name confusedly. Why would it be "calendar.jpg?" Well, now I know! Quote Review Topic I AM OFFICIALLY BACK! After 18 months on hiatus, I have returned, but I have spent that time well. If you want to see how it was spent, click on the banner to start reading the result or click on the linky-link below to get further information off of the review topic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Legolover-361 Posted March 9, 2012 Share Posted March 9, 2012 (edited) I like MatoroIgnika's piece. It's not at all busy, but it makes the most of the subtle graphics employed in its creation.Also, this calendar project has been featured on BZPower's front page. Edited March 9, 2012 by Legolover-361 Quote (( BZPRPG profiles: Kynaera, Nova )) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Obsessionist Posted March 9, 2012 Share Posted March 9, 2012 Beautiful work this month. Is there a way to look at past months? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
55555 Posted March 9, 2012 Author Share Posted March 9, 2012 (edited) Beautiful work this month. Is there a way to look at past months?There is now, check them out. :)Also, front paged! - 55555 Edited March 9, 2012 by Numerophobia Quote Fives' Kanohi Shop BuildLikeABoss.Com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xon Posted March 9, 2012 Share Posted March 9, 2012 Wonderful as always, MO. I love your style, and this piece of art certainly didn't disappoint. Great job!-xon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Obsessionist Posted March 9, 2012 Share Posted March 9, 2012 Thanks! These are amazing. The detail on the beast in January and the beautiful style in Febuary are amazing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toa of Nerds Posted March 10, 2012 Share Posted March 10, 2012 Wow, this looks awesome. Unfortunately, I found this in March and I've already got a super awesome Red Wings calendar, so I won't be using it as a calendar. However, I will use it to ogle great looking artwork. Fantastic job!-don't touch my pocket protector Quote Three great comedies at one low, low price....NOTHING! Kicking the Bucket (archived)Three late-middle age matoran think of something they want to do before they kick the bucket. Choose Your Own Bionicle Adventure (archived)Navigate your way through a myriad of meaningless choices as you try to not make a fool of yourself in perhaps the only comedy ever written almost entirely in spoiler tags. Useless BZP Junk that you Must Have!!!Get to your phone, whip out your credit card, and prepare to buy some useless BZPower related junk that has no benefit on society except that you want it!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mare Tranquillitatis Posted March 10, 2012 Share Posted March 10, 2012 Nice project. I like January!----- Lord of the Rings -----Titles: Dark Lord, Lord of Mordor, Lord of Gifts, Lord of Barad-Dûr, Lord of the Earth Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maganar Posted March 11, 2012 Share Posted March 11, 2012 Yay, now I get to finally see what the February piece was! ...and congrats on the front page!On February: that bird is awesome. The whole piece is very well done, but the one factor that really sells it off as a great work of art is the usage of color. The all-invasive green just seems to reflect off of everything, even tinting the underside of the clouds. Also, the shape of the clouds, indicating wind flow to the right, gave some additional energy to it in a nice subtle manner. Cool stuff, 55555. Quote Review Topic I AM OFFICIALLY BACK! After 18 months on hiatus, I have returned, but I have spent that time well. If you want to see how it was spent, click on the banner to start reading the result or click on the linky-link below to get further information off of the review topic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Klak Posted March 13, 2012 Share Posted March 13, 2012 This art looks great! Congrats on making the front page! Quote My Comedies: The Krika Show (Season 1)The Krika Show Season 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Voxumo Posted March 14, 2012 Share Posted March 14, 2012 amazing i love the artwork for the febuary especially that we see toa hordika nuju using what he learned from kaulus. and i must admit adding the owl added a nice majestic feel to it. i can't wait for the march version Quote Banner made by Onaku BZPRPG CHARACTERS Syvra-Tivanu If you interact with one of my characters and I don't respond or acknowledge the interaction within a day, send me a PM. Odds are I missed or did not see the post. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
~Mat~ Posted March 14, 2012 Share Posted March 14, 2012 amazing i love the artwork for the febuary especially that we see toa hordika nuju using what he learned from kaulus. and i must admit adding the owl added a nice majestic feel to it. i can't wait for the march versionDude, the March version is out. Click on the Huge image in the first post, it brings you to the latest page. Quote My BZPower Blog: Lapisland Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Voxumo Posted March 14, 2012 Share Posted March 14, 2012 well i must say that i find the march picture to be, oh how to put it in a nice and non rude way, it is lacking a bionicle feel. in all reality when i looked at it i felt like it was that scene from star wars episode 4 where luke is looking at the double suns. i just want it to be known i'm not trying to be mean or rude or hurt anyone feelings and i'm sorry if i do but this is just how i feel about the art. Quote Banner made by Onaku BZPRPG CHARACTERS Syvra-Tivanu If you interact with one of my characters and I don't respond or acknowledge the interaction within a day, send me a PM. Odds are I missed or did not see the post. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean Valjean Posted March 22, 2012 Share Posted March 22, 2012 Wow, this project has really got me to realize something: I ought to put a little more of my art on BZPower. Maybe to some Bionicle-related artwork, too, which I've never done before. Vezok's Friend has helped me realize that there's also a lot of potential in photoshop, and ToM Dracone has just inspired me by being awesome. Maybe I'll end up finding my nitch here on BZPower once again.So far, I'm particularly impressed with the scope of VF's imagination, but I also like the medium used in February's art (although the actual picture itself lacks somewhat in its execution). March, in its simplicity, ads a very interesting contrast to the previous pictures. I can't wait to see ToM's artwork.Your Honor,Tyrannosaurus Kraggh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
55555 Posted March 23, 2012 Author Share Posted March 23, 2012 (edited) Some news gents; the calendar is now hosted to BZPower itself, and thus has a much prettier URL and is better for other reasons! Big thanks to Black Six for obliging us! Wow, this project has really got me to realize something: I ought to put a little more of my art on BZPower. Maybe to some Bionicle-related artwork, too, which I've never done before. Vezok's Friend has helped me realize that there's also a lot of potential in photoshop, and ToM Dracone has just inspired me by being awesome. Maybe I'll end up finding my nitch here on BZPower once again.So far, I'm particularly impressed with the scope of VF's imagination, but I also like the medium used in February's art (although the actual picture itself lacks somewhat in its execution). March, in its simplicity, ads a very interesting contrast to the previous pictures. I can't wait to see ToM's artwork.Your Honor,Tyrannosaurus KragghThanks! Yeah, I won't pretend I'm and expert, I've worked with my tablet very little. But I'm glad I made something worth looking at at least. :)Yeah, put up some art, more art is always good. Maybe you'll get an invite for Project 2013!- 55555 Edited March 23, 2012 by 55555 Quote Fives' Kanohi Shop BuildLikeABoss.Com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaleidoscope Tekulo Posted April 1, 2012 Share Posted April 1, 2012 I really like April's artwork. It really fits a spring theme. ^^Love the paint effect in the background too and how there's a lack of characters. It's simple and feels natural (not that I don't like the ones with characters, but for a spring theme, I like the simplicity of the concept). Quote Executive Vice President of Tomato Throwing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Legolover-361 Posted April 4, 2012 Share Posted April 4, 2012 ToM's April artwork is amazing. The lineart is very crisp, and the coloring and shading are both brilliant. Quote (( BZPRPG profiles: Kynaera, Nova )) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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