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Published: 2010-07-04 21:58:30 +0000 UTC; Views: 1653; Favourites: 30; Downloads: 0
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The inspiration for this struck me at 3:30 am. What other choice did I have but to start drawing?
And look, I tried something different with the shading. Usually I just shade skintones with the darker version of the base, and maybe use some black, but that's not how it really goes, is it? I mean, there are shades of grey and such. And I know people shade with grey, so I decided to give it a go, too.
It doesn't look half bad, does it? I was rather surprised at how much depth the grey adds. Huh.
Anyway, L from Death Note.
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mm, yes, i think the gray looks cool. it depends on what look you're going for, i think. for example...gray doesn't seem like it'd fit in broad daylight in bodyguard.
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Fantastic! This is a realistic piece that really shows L in a serious light which too few artists do. I think the hair and the eyes really get me, but the overall shape of the face is really well done too.
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Death Note, yeah 
I like the sad light in his eyes. And the shading is just amazing! 
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Yay Death Note!
Have you seen Ouran High School Host Club? You totally should, it's made of awesome and is sooo funny! I loved it so much I ended up buying the manga volumes, too.
Anyway, thank you!
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And no it's not a cliche to say you like L, he's just that type of character, unless you're a stalward Kira worshipper it just can't be helped. Ofcourse, I love the hell out of L so I'm kinda biased!! Your drawing is fabulous, I don't know how you did it but his personality is all over his face...you've done very well!! I love it.
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Everyone seems to like L, that's my point.
Thank you! I'm glad you like it.
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You know I have started using shades of purple. blue and red (mostly dark for red) and it is so cool to see how it makes the skin tone come alive.....I used to just use Paynes' gray but then I started reading through some skin tone tutorials and they all suggested using different colors...even yellow...it's actually kind of fun to see which color suits a character best. Nice job on expanding your technique! It's all about learning, having fun and growing as an artist...you are coming along quite well in your progress...I mean from when I originally started watching you...you have grown quite a bit! :}
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The minute I had red your review I had to go and try adding shades of purple into a drawing.
Aww, thank you! 
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You are welcome and I really love to use dark red or purple for shadows....pretty cool.
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If Alex Evans ever cosplayed L it would look like this. Yum, and very well done.
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Hmm... could be. I guess there's no chance of him actually doing it?
Thank you!
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I would if I was in the habit of asking total strangers things like that...
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lol I am, but only in real life XD met some interesting people that way, even dated one of them
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hmm, gray shading looks good
i should try that sometime too :l
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Thanks! Do try it, it's quite exciting.
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