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Akiocha β€” As the Day Ends

Published: 2013-11-20 15:50:25 +0000 UTC; Views: 1678; Favourites: 103; Downloads: 1
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EDIT: I added a lot more shades and colours as people thought this picture would look better with more contrast. added flowers as well as well as blade shine. feel free to give more suggestions! they are always welcome.

EDIT: 25/11/13 added a download button as deviantarts quality is making this looking a lot worse than it really is and its really getting on my nerves... =^=" so please download for full view


As the day ends
does the fight as well?
our blades lay crusted with blood
and cloth damp with sweat
yet this hope that burns inside
still as ever present as the sun
it may seem almost fading
but it still evermore there
for our hope is our life line
we will never let go
for those that were not able to make it with us
for those we loved
for those we cared for
with their hope, and ours
we will pray
that the day will bring with it
a new start





Hi!

I'm sorry i haven't been uploading much lately. i've been juggling school, commissions and personal work. I have finally! finished working on this picture! it's for #Operation-Requiem 's artbook contest. With the theme: Hope it's a fanart of Shingeki no kyojinI hope I get in

I was going with the conflict of eren and everyone else. while he moves in another direction. i'm not saying he is the hope, but he symbolizes it in a way. i guess? i experimented a lot with this picture. like lighting. i learnt i lot i can say. i'm pretty happy with it

Do you think maybe I used to much motion blur? your thoughts on the background? tips and improvments? Comments are always welcome as well as favs, llamas and watches. hope you like this!

time: 20+ hrs
program: Photoshop CS6
layers: Don't even ask. you don't want to know. a mountain..... 3^3

shingeki no kyojin (c) hajime isayama
artwork (c) me

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Comments: 27

Attolis [2014-08-21 17:00:58 +0000 UTC]

You did the tear drop absolutely perfectly

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Akiocha In reply to Attolis [2014-08-23 08:27:23 +0000 UTC]

thankyou very much!

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Curious-Zombie [2014-02-13 05:47:29 +0000 UTC]

Wow you are really good!

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Akiocha In reply to Curious-Zombie [2014-02-13 09:52:16 +0000 UTC]

thanks!
you know, maybe you should upload those pictures of LoL characters you draw ......

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Curious-Zombie In reply to Akiocha [2014-02-13 09:59:59 +0000 UTC]

hmmm...well i suck at drawing so theres that..

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Akiocha In reply to Curious-Zombie [2014-02-13 10:04:23 +0000 UTC]

that's the wonderful part of the internet!
NOBODY CARES!!! they'll love your artwork.
trust me......

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Curious-Zombie In reply to Akiocha [2014-02-13 10:20:29 +0000 UTC]

maybe if i draw something i'm satisfied with i'll post it! thanks though Β 

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namxlxss [2013-12-23 00:35:05 +0000 UTC]

I love the different facial expressions in this, reflecting their dreams and what their fighting for.

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Akiocha In reply to namxlxss [2013-12-26 08:14:54 +0000 UTC]

whaaaa thanks! glad you like it!

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Curly-Sky [2013-11-24 21:50:27 +0000 UTC]

Love it! You made a very dynamic picture with the different poses moving. I think the bg is great too, it all just fits together I hope you get in the artbook!Β 

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Akiocha In reply to Curly-Sky [2013-11-25 09:19:11 +0000 UTC]

aww thanks so much. i worked hard on this one so it would be great to get in >w<

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Curly-Sky In reply to Akiocha [2013-11-26 17:26:36 +0000 UTC]

You definitely deserve to get in Β 

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sumilee [2013-11-24 12:57:02 +0000 UTC]

AWESOME!!
20 hrs.... that's a LOT of effort....!

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Akiocha In reply to sumilee [2013-11-24 13:32:09 +0000 UTC]

thanks. i was TT^TT

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bloomripe [2013-11-22 06:07:56 +0000 UTC]

XDXD this is done nicely!!

well done!! >_<

i love the colouring and the perspectivesΒ 

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Akiocha In reply to bloomripe [2013-11-22 06:11:15 +0000 UTC]

awww thanks! arn't you still in school? >3<

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bloomripe In reply to Akiocha [2013-11-22 06:29:59 +0000 UTC]

nope! at home now~

5:29 right now..

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Akiocha In reply to bloomripe [2013-11-22 06:57:07 +0000 UTC]

oh right, your in australia silly me

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bloomripe In reply to Akiocha [2013-11-24 08:33:54 +0000 UTC]

no worries~ >_<

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schizmatic [2013-11-21 20:39:54 +0000 UTC]

All those layers were worth it to make the action pop out of the picture. Great impact.

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Akiocha In reply to schizmatic [2013-11-21 21:59:16 +0000 UTC]

thnkyou so much!

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Peterlee123 [2013-11-21 13:17:26 +0000 UTC]

Whoa!! That's a long long time~! R they just swinging their blades around at no exact direction ? Cause I do that some times!

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Akiocha In reply to Peterlee123 [2013-11-21 13:27:11 +0000 UTC]

yup ^w^
just random blade swinging.

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Kin-Sei [2013-11-20 23:58:08 +0000 UTC]

Wow I had the same idea for my future submission for the contest (theme, setting... except mine will be at dawn) I find it funny we came with the same concept ^^ ( I don't have the time to start another one, so I guess I won't win the originality prize x) Well, it won't be the exact same drawing and composition though ^^)
Anyway, I like the colors you used and the motion blur doesn't bother me, since it's subtle and doesn't break the dynamics. If I can give you an advice, you could have used more contrasts between the shadows and lights on the characters- you'll gain in expressiveness I think.
I think it's a pretty good piece, I can see the improvement from the previous works in your gallery c:

Good luck for the contest :>

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Akiocha In reply to Kin-Sei [2013-11-21 00:03:14 +0000 UTC]

wow, what are the coincidence!Β  ill definately go back and work on this picture when/if i have time. i'm glad you can tell theres an improvement. i'd be sort of disappointed if it weren't. thanks so much for taking your time to comment

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gekidoMmt [2013-11-20 19:39:06 +0000 UTC]

nice colour

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Akiocha In reply to gekidoMmt [2013-11-21 00:01:03 +0000 UTC]

thankyou

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