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Published: 2008-09-11 07:54:37 +0000 UTC; Views: 438; Favourites: 3; Downloads: 10
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Description "Shakaku was a blade that shone with unspeakable brilliance, so much that to speak of such a sword would only be privileged to generations decades ahead of its time. Shakaku's Glorious light, that seemed revered by even the mightiest of the Quarte Squad Swordsmen, had meaningful reason to glisten effulgent for it was no normal Blade.

The Splendor of the Shakaku and it's place in history contributes to its longevity for it was formally in the possession of Karaage Kayu who would later be known as "The Draco." Told of legend to be an incarnate of Draco himself and it was he and only he that would be capable of wielding the blade that was once a treasured article of the Mighty Ryuujin.

Born into a world of turmoil and chaos and cast into a world with only one road that leads to nowhere, Kayu learns to overcome his anxiety and rebuild what is lost by standing out as a product of true grit and ambition. The story that made legend is his life, the life of the living Draco."

And now details...
Colors - me aka
Lineart, character, and writing above -
Fire Brushes -
Dragon and bamboo brushes -
Kanji Brushes -

I definitely enjoyed coloring this one. I really got to play around with the brushes in photoshop, not too mention I'm in love with the calligraphy brushes... they can be used for so much more than just that, haha. And many thanks to the creators of the wonderful brushes!

And, the kanji in the pic means "Dragon God" since that is what he basically is, or so told me, haha.

Edit - Played with the skin a bit.
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Comments: 13

darkgarden [2008-09-21 16:16:18 +0000 UTC]

I really like the colouring and the way you did the fire.

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sasukeDude [2008-09-17 17:09:52 +0000 UTC]

I'm not going into detail what I really like because I need to save some thinking power or later so here goes. I love the shirt, love the style of the hair, skin could use a little work(Shading, lighting, hues and such) and lastly, the turban, I'm pretty sure it's my fault but it looks a bit awkward with all that shading and those thick outlines. I will try not to do that in the near future. Other than that the Picture is flawless. There I said it.

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shanny-eruj [2008-09-11 11:34:59 +0000 UTC]

I do't really like the face much, Kayu looks so old in this @.@ but I loruv the colors and the bg XD

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sasukeDude In reply to shanny-eruj [2008-09-14 21:53:31 +0000 UTC]

He does not look old.

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shanny-eruj In reply to sasukeDude [2008-09-15 03:47:03 +0000 UTC]

I said he looks old, doesn't mean he looks bad, I love his hair and eyes and bandana. But no 15 year old has such a defined jaw and cheekbones.

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bacatlover In reply to shanny-eruj [2008-09-16 04:46:16 +0000 UTC]

You wouldn't think he had defined cheekbones if it wasn't for the colors XD

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shanny-eruj In reply to bacatlover [2008-09-16 04:53:12 +0000 UTC]

the face structure, the way the chin is curved indicates high cheekbones. but yes color intesifies effect. Brookie just needs to take credit

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bacatlover In reply to shanny-eruj [2008-09-16 05:39:03 +0000 UTC]

Yes *sniffs* I'm feeling left out...

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sasukeDude In reply to shanny-eruj [2008-09-15 13:36:10 +0000 UTC]

You said you didn't like it so obviously it looks bad to you.

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shanny-eruj In reply to sasukeDude [2008-09-15 17:26:30 +0000 UTC]

SD ++ I don't like the face because it shouldn't be what Kayu looks like ++ obviously if one doesn't like something, it looks bad to them, thus their dislike for it. Stop being defensive, I love 99% of your art

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sasukeDude In reply to shanny-eruj [2008-09-15 22:55:03 +0000 UTC]

Liar

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shanny-eruj In reply to sasukeDude [2008-09-16 04:00:06 +0000 UTC]

I don't need to defend myself, if you don't think I'm telling the truth then so be it

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bacatlover In reply to shanny-eruj [2008-09-11 12:50:23 +0000 UTC]

It was so hard ;_; I've never had to color something where the light source was BEHIND the character... ;_;

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