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Aikurisu — Evaryr's Spear
Published: 2009-03-19 12:09:23 +0000 UTC; Views: 30763; Favourites: 561; Downloads: 2190
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Will have a story to go with this one shortly, but for now, here's another weapon concept for Evaryr. This time it's of the spear he wields... and I may just add a couple of details with it as well. (Such as adding a lock of a certain someone's hair to it and mayhap something else... ) I just wanted to have something done today, as I feel I've been slacking off art... WoW or no WoW. Then again... we should probably blame Port Royale 2 these days... >_>;;Anyhoo, I'll definitely be updating this one. Stay tuned.
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lol, what's wrong with watching me right now?
Anyhoo, while I'd rather hold onto this blade as an original concept purely for one of my characters, I guess I won't mind if you simply use it as an example for whatever it is you need it for. Just so long as people know of its origins and that you're not claiming it as your own work, I'm fine with it. I would, however, be more comfortable with the idea if you simply commissioned me to draw a similar spear or have me alter this one so it's unique enough to avoid confusion among viewers.
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Well you can certainly look foreword to that in the future, for the time being my Paypal is a little bit broke because I've got to get some of my contest prizes ready for handing out.
However, once I am able to pay for commission work, you will certainly be near the top of the list. For now I will keep it purely as a reference image ^_^
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Yeah, those secret copyright watermarks have a habit of giving that impression.
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Aha, now I can decipher it a bit.
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^^ I luv spears..Swish, jab, twirl! XD
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beautifully done, how much time do you spend on your weapon designs?
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This one in particular was done in roughly two days of free time... so about 8-10 hours. For the most part, though, I tend to be able to draw up a typical blade in 4-8 hours, without distractions. Depends on the size and detail and usually when I push myself to get something done within the day I set myself to do it. Hence why these last few works' descriptions have been lacking, because I haven't had the time to write on them as well. I'll only write something if I've got at least half a day to think on it beforehand.
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...you're lucky you have that time to spend on them and that you can finish them within a day if you tried. The size and detail would definitely affect the time spent on it. that doesn't seem like a lot of time for something so detailed but you know what you're doing and you sit down to get it done. It takes me forever to finish something on a computer, but then again I'll spend a half hour here and there making it seem like forever spent on a project. Also that I really don't know what I'm doing...hehe *smiles* yeah thinking can really help. Especially when you have time, I have no time lately...It's a bummer... It's funny too, you have so much to build off of already yet you keep building
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Yeah, yeah. 
Yet to be honest... half the reason why I don't linger on one thing at a time is that I'm afraid I won't be able to recreate the same look effectively enough to call them of the same blood, so to speak. Same reason why I don't do much fanart of preexisting characters from games, anime and whatnot.
Anyway, the good thing about drawing weapons like these is that I only have to focus on one thing in the drawing. Sure, the same can be said for drawing people, depending on their detail, though they require a lot more time and thought, imo. And I just don't have enough aspiration for them right now...
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Well yeah you have an imagination! A vague, "hey that's a neat overview of a possible awesome story"
Ah, yeah that would be hard, keeping characters the same throughout if I'm getting what you're saying. I think you'd be okay if you spent some time with it...
That's true, I hate drawing backgrounds...and people for that matter, I can never get the shading right on faces. It drives me crazy so I stick to wolves...
you put a lot into their clothing too, you design them right? Or do you use a model? Hey as to having no aspiration to draw people, why not try something new?
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Like?
I design most of my own clothing, yes. Though if I like something enough, I'll borrow parts of it into my designs. As for keeping characters the same... think if I had to draw a comic, I doubt I could draw a single character on the same page that people can identify with as the same person in every detail. Whether it's because I use too many personal details or what, I really don't have that much experience with drawing people, in that way. That's why I admire those artists who are capable of it.
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Mmm...most of your short stories for instance...
wow, great job with the clothing styles. you could be a designer. hah. I think that's a true talent, to be able to drawn the same character time and time again...very difficult there. well those details add a lot to your artwork. just be glad you can draw people the way you do!
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lol, the sad thing is that I usually surprise myself whenever I do complete something and it doesn't look half bad. ... if that's any indication of how shot my self-confidence is lately. >_>;;
And eh, first I need to find a stable muse. That's been my problem for the past half year, for it's true I've created the foundations for several short stories, (Or in this case, RP environments that could lead to in-depth short stories based on them... ) but they never get any further than that. Let's just say many who inspire me to create them in the first place tend to leave me in the dark before I can make something of them. So it's left a bad taste.
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Yikes, well that happens a lot to me...but I'm usually satisfied with what I draw...and what happened with your self-confidence?
yeah, that would leave a bad taste...inspiration can be hard to come by and I hope you find a solid muse. It may be better to try to inspire yourself than to need someone else to help you with it. I've never really had a muse...I just draw what feels right to be drawn.
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My self-confidence has had a few knocks in the past year. Mainly because my efforts in finding a stable muse have really all ended up leaving me more downcast-- especially with my writing. I guess the easiest way to say what's wrong is that my view of my work was at a point where I felt most people saw it as a chore or pointless to encourage me at it-- that they had more important things to do. So it made me more withdrawn and mindful of my shortcomings. I mean, when was the last time I made a long journal built on rants, personal feelings and whatnot? Because I feel now that no one really wants to read them, and that it just lets people see how downcast I am about things-- especially here at DA. So I just keep it to myself.
In the end, it has a strong negative impact on my desire to be creative. But there you go.
And I've been on the hunt to inspire myself of late, hence why my replies here at DA are few and far between. Basically, I've sought out the one thing that used to keep me in good spirits: gaming. And now that I have a PS3, playing a game like Valkyria Chronicles may keep me from the comp, but it keeps me going. Still, my main passion is in my writing, and to me it takes two to tango or more with that.
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Inspiration's a tough one...and I know plenty of people that resort to gaming...I've never been one for it personally. As long as you're still going. I'm happy to see some amazing artwork from you too. About your writing...having someone else does make it easier, but everything in life isn't always that way. We just have to work with what we have at present...You could create a character and write about him being a loner, something you might be able to relate to right now. Or something else you can relate to...
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lol, I had thought about the later half a year back for a character I could have related to, but that was probably just before I found a temporary muse that made me forget the idea for a while. Still, he's a character I do want to flesh out eventually. Just a matter of when and how.
And eh, I tend to believe in the notion that I'm just an extra here at DA, because there are much better artists than myself that should be the real reasons why most people come here in the first place. So when they get to me, it's like they're done with looking at the better art. Still, and I know it's a shallow way of thinking, but the prospect of gaining enough recognition to recieve something as trivial as a DD still plagues my mind despite how much I dislike the system. It's just that I've seen so many artists at my level and lower get that kind of recognition, so it makes me question why I haven't yet. And then sometimes I just put it down to a curse. XD
And yet when I was in Brisbane the other weekend, it made me think. Of all the time I've been here, I've never really had anyone do anything for me that you could count as generous on an unconditional level. (Which I know is probably untrue. I just tend to get that feeling at times... ) And when I was in Brisbane, I met complete strangers who befriended me on the spot and gave me enough stuff that left me a little dumbstruck. Certainly left me cheerful, which helped me more than I care to mention. Plus it made me feel a little more optimistic with humanity. *laughs*
The thing is, I'm not really looking for praise. It actually makes me feel embarrassed when people rav on about my work like it's the greatest thing they've ever seen, and yet they don't really go into detail about it. Because at the end of the day, I look more at those people with a sense of curiosity in whether they're just saying it to garner attention or are just ass kissing to get something out of me. But yeah, yeah... I'm too pessimistic for my own good.
As for having someone who can read over my writing... I guess it's just a matter of letting someone in to help me mould my stories. And, to me, it's like a way of sharing things personally. And that's why I was so downcast when the last person I tried to do that with left me in the dark. Because it's something I've had to deal with numerous times by now and makes me wonder what I did wrong and just focus on bad things.
Glad you like how my artwork is coming along anyway.
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mmm, I think you should create him. It may be a bit easier for you to come up with a writing for him. I've been wondering what your previous muses did as well.
Hah, if you see yourself as an extra I don't even deserve to be on here! those less popular artists just constantly talk to people and make friends, they're goofy and silly and people just like them. the attention you get doesn't really matter, it's how you feel about the art that you create and those if does affect that counts.
It is hard to do anything on an unconditional level through the internet. Just go through comments and read through just how many people love your work, I'd be the happiest person on DA if I had half of your comments. 
That is pessimistic...Do I love your art because I'm ass kissing or want something? I don't think so. Everyone's different, some people like to type and type abut everything in a piece that they love, some just fav. it, depends. try not to go that deep into people.
Don't focus on the bad. i don't know enough to say anything about those in your past but don't take it so hard on yourself.
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What my previous muses did?
And you could be right about writing about that guy, but I find it might just be too depressing of a story to dig into right now. I mean, it'd be a good story, but there'd be plenty of emotional turmoil the character goes through, despite the humour I'd throw in between it all. He'd have the best friend too.
So I can be optimistic when I hit people, hoping it'll solve my problems?
lol, seriously though, I know what you mean. I just tend to be overcautious about a lot of things that I'm uncertain about. And when it comes to thinking about people only striving to befriend me for sake of getting something back in return, other than my friendship, I know I'm usually wrong about it. Most times it's because of certain people that start up my pessimism to begin with, and when I focus too heavily on incidents with them, I forget about everyone else's good and narrow down my perception on what pisses me off. So the best thing for me usually is just to counter my pessimism by seeking people out I know aren't going to escalate it. Either that or drowning myself in a game to take my mind off it. Or disappearing nearly outright to a place with new faces that prove to me that I shouldn't be so pessimistic, lol.
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yeah.
maybe...maybe it would help you to get fully out of depression, maybe not. It would be interesting to read though. The best friend?
..well...not quite what I meant...
I'd have to go with talking to people rather than the video games but that's me. Whenever I'm annoyed I draw.
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lol, well what I meant is what side did you wish to know about what my muses did?
As for the best friend, I have it intended at least that the character comes across a lonely puppy out of the remains of a burned homestead. He takes it with him, moreorless.
And I have plenty of time to think to myself. Probably a bad thing, but...
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What side...? 
pardon this but Awwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww! That would be so sweet...you've probably figured by now that I love wolves and dogs...hehe.
naw, it can be good or bad...sometimes you need alone time sometimes you don't.
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If I'm alone for too long, like not being able to talk to anyone on msn or anything for ages, it's not really a good thing...
lol, I'm thinking you'd like visiting my home then. You do know that my mother and I run breeding kennels? Which reminds me... I should send you a picture of the recent litter of pups one of my mum's best show dogs had...
And so what you're really asking is what is the definition of a muse to me?
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yeah...socializing is good. If it's over 48 hours I'd be a bit concerned myself but having a day alone is so very nice!
...No! I had no idea! That's amazing! I'd love to see some pictures. Haha, If only I'd known you back in October. My Pure bred Golden Retriever had nine pups! It was pretty funny because the we didn't know the male so all of the pups came out black...We tried to breed her when she was younger but nothing ever happened. We figured she couldn't have them or that she wouldn't let the male do anything so we never had her spayed...then we end up with puppies...Nine of them...hehe, I kept one, my brother kept one and my dad kept one. Too many dogs.
Yeah.
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Hmm... hard to say what a muse is exactly to me, but think somewhere along the lines of someone or something that can bring out inspiration for my work. Like when I first started to draw, my main muses came from video games like Skies of Arcadia and the Soul Blade/Calibur series. But as I've matured in mind over the past decade, while my love for games has dwindled a little... (Save for Port Royale 2 over the past couple of years...) I've looked to people to become my muses; usually women. I just feel it's easier to discuss about certain things to the opposite sex, and they're usually the only ones who are geniunely interested in what I write. Plus being the helpless romantic I am, my ultimate goal it to find the perfect muse... which I won't go into detail about here. XD
But I'm happy enough to survive with a stable muse for now. So long as it/they don't kill my love for my arts in the end.
lol, speaking of nine pups too... my mum's purebred tenterfield terrier of 5 years just had her first litter a couple of months back. Yup... 9. (8 girls and 1 poor boy. XD) And let me say for a little dog like the tenterfield, that's crazy.
Cute that you kept a few of the pups from your dog's litter too.
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Well I don't need to know exactly, just to get a better sense of it. Basically something that makes you want to draw/write. It makes sense to go from video games to real people as you matured...I can't blame you about that perfect muse either. The helpless romantic in everyone is looking for one.
but of course, and hey, there are other people interested in your work besides muses...
Ho boy! *laughs* That poor poor boy! ...I thought it was crazy for a Golden Retriever...
Oh yes, I love them soooo much. It's crazy.
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Haha, well technically the 'other people' who are interested in my work usually end up turning into my muses, so...
Sometimes I think one of the defining things about a muse for me is that I know I can feel some kind of connection; sure this relates more to people who become my muses, but yeah. Perfect muse wise, I'd say it would be something on a more intimate level. And while that could mean something along the physical, it's just as important for me to find someone on the same wavelength when it comes to spiritual, intellectual and even comedic matters. Because if I can't find that in my muse, it's likely bound to head for an early grave and just leave me back in the doldrums.
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Ah...muse potential here then I suppose...
that's true. It's good to have someone that can actually relate to you cognitively. I think both mental and physical go together well too..Mental first though. Yeah, but then again a perfect fit is hard to come by. Sometimes relations need work from both sides to work out in the end.
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Maybe.
Heh, I was watching a news bulletin just a moment ago talking about this lively old couple's 80th wedding anniversary. And when they were asked what the secret to it was, the husband said 'laughter'. I can believe that...
And I agree on both sides working to find a balance. That's what marriage is, because to me it's the unification of two souls willing to be one. Just seems pointless otherwise if one side is living solely for the other. That's not a true union at all.
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Yep, in any relation it's a give and take thing. Even friendships though most people tend to not think of them that way.
Laughter is huge... I can beleive that as well.
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Hmm, maybe if it's a close friendship, but not something I'd consider with your typical garden gnome variety.
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*snickers* I can agree there.
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love the placement of the "aikurisu.deviantart.com" on the spear shaft itself too
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Thanks! lol, and aye... I like being crafty with my copyright sigs.
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very perdy, I like the shape and texture of the blade
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Thanks.
Yet somehow... the more I look at it, the more something seems offputting about the design.
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hmm, looks good to me, but maybe have a larger weight at the back end for counter balance purposes? Otherwise, I cannot see a fault.
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Hmm, may give it some thought. The back end does feel a little lacking to me. Maybe that's the reason...
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