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Published: 2007-03-23 23:26:52 +0000 UTC; Views: 2304; Favourites: 20; Downloads: 32
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After doodling some oozing shadows I thought they would be perfect for an anti-drug statement, so I made this drawing.As I often mention, I hate shading large areas, so my drawing was really rough. Thanks to the technique I got from this tutorial: [link] I managed to smooth the picture out a bit.
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i really love these bizarre creatures... they have me thinking of these bizarre shadow creatures that melt off the wall like goop in this movie "howls moving castle" - they are very ominous and look inescapable. I think you put superb detail into the character and the monsters, but one thing i didn't like so much was the trash bin and box and such because even though they work great as part of the composition, they are distracting because its obvious that you didn't put as much of your attention towards them as the main subject... I understand why you did it - because you don't want to steal the attention your audience gives away from the main subject... but there are other ways to draw the audience in, for instance sharpening up the highlights in the monster, the needle, and the drug abuser.
Also... I'm glad that you are making an anti drug statement.... as someone who has done them in the past - i think that it has damaged a bit of my artistic spirit. I felt more creative while using them, but I lost a lot of my exuberance and energy in the process. I am more obsessed and less meticulous as a result I think. Plus they are bad for your health (man, I gotto quit smoking too... lol (I can't run 100 meters without feeling like my chest will explode).
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Thanks for such a long comment.
I did see Howl's Moving Castle, but just a while ago, it was not the inspiration for the art. (I think Venom was the strongest influence here).
I draw only as a hobby and I usually don't bother with backgrounds, drawing only a character or object on a white background. This one was one of my more complete drawings as it required so much shading, and I think I just ran out of patience to finish up the details on the trashcans.
I'm glad you appreciate the anti-drug statement and that you've kicked that bad habit. I think I've made my decision to never try drugs when during summer camp I saw a friend having an emotional argument with the bathroom sink.
Good luck with quitting smoking!
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yeah - i see the venom too! i can certainly relate to running out of patience for a piece, and even to doing art as a hobby...in the end the picture still looks great. cheers
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ominous.. and terrifying. i just love the oozing beast.
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I like the concept a lot. Are the monsters shadows or liquidy goop things?
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Great idea. Reminds me of the villain in Fern Gully
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Haven't seen that one, but heard about it (it's the one with fearies and the rainforest, right?). Any good?
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Yes! One of the better animated movies out there. Tim Curry voices the villain. He's the oil running the machines cutting down the forest.
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I'll be sure to see it the first chance I get then
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I love the way the shadows drip rather than smoke, it seems more physical than fake, very nice concept!
I also like the idea of being trapped in a corner, it works well
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Thanks! I'm betting the shadows look quite physical and real to the guy scared in that corner
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Do like the idea of this one, the shadow ooozing across the wall worked out really well too.
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Thanks!
The idea actually started with the shadow and worked its way to become this version
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Thanks! So is some of your stuff, espiecially the steampunk brains and your avatar
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It is, isn't it. I really am a perky and optimistic guy. I guess i allow my other side out in my art. Have a great morning.
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Same thing here
Top o' the morning to you then
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This is great. That character looks really in distress.
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Thanks!
I tried to show a lot of emotion in that drawing.
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Wow! Awesome concept and idea!! It portrays it really well! ^_^
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Thanks!
Cool signature quote 
Where is it from?
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^_^ Welcome!
Oh, I have no idea where its from! I found it on some website once and thought it was funny, so I wrote in down- but alas, I can't remember where I got it from! >_<
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This picture looks great, I really like the oozes that are all over the place. Definitely a good picture for an anti-drugs ad
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Thanks!
I'm a bit sorry now that I did not keep them consistent (different drop sizes, especially the large "boogers" in the top left).
I might touch it up digitally if I get the chance.
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This is rather haunting - the blood looks so real, like shadows creeping in on him.
It took a second to realise - drugs. Nice concept.
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Thank you! I appreciate the compliments
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This is a fantastic drawing. I love the concept. I also like the pose of the character in the corner. This very well done, nice work.
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thanks! I'm quite proud of it myself
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I'll be keeping my fingers crossed to get featured then
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wait for a note to come after I start the contest #2... I'll watch everyone that wins too. You'll most likely be one of them.
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I wouldint go crazy from taking a drug... lmfao.
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