Well I'm new the art forum and I haven't posted much here before, but I'm going to post some of my own original art here now. I created the following using Microsoft Paint. Let me know what you think!
You should play around with paint.net. It's also free but more powerful than MS Paint. Of course, more power means more complexity. But it's a nice stepping stone into Photoshop (though I find Photoshop waaaay more intuitive for some reason).
What do the objects on its back do and what does it have in its left hand?
Alrighty. Have you ever seen Transformers 3? That might help you understand some of the features. Anyway, those two long chain-like things on its back are used for balance much in the way a cat uses its tail to balance itself when out on a limb. Those Decpticons in the freeway chase scene in that movie had those long tail-like apparatuses. Also, they're hallow and can be used to store rounds for that big pulse cannon in its right hand. The thing in its left hand is essentially a giant prototype shield that is useful for close combat as well as deflecting incoming shells.
I know that shield looks way too 2D. This picture is a little old (about 3 years); I wasn't as good at drawing then. I just found this picture while rummaging through some old drawings of mine the other day. Sadly, I lost many of my drawings from two years ago and earlier during a recent move. I had a HUGE portfolio of tanks and gunships that I wish I could find. Anyway, thanks for your feedback.
Thanks! Nice armatar by the way! I guess I should find some time to get out the pencil and paper again. Robots like that with all of those interconnected moving parts take a little while to draw. Also, I'm at my limit for data usage for awhile in regards to uploading/downloading, but that shouldn't be a problem. I can always chance it ride someone else's internet!
Ok, I don't think I've posted this one yet. This is a space alien that I drew, I call it a Tyraca! Notice the extraterrestrial's insect-warrior resemblance and expertly made close combat weaponry. If you have any questions about the subject, feel free to ask!