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CastoroChiaro — I Need Direction to Perfection

Published: 2011-03-05 03:47:56 +0000 UTC; Views: 771; Favourites: 13; Downloads: 4
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Description The title comes from "All These Things That I've Done" by the Killers . Hell of an inspirational song, I had in on loop almost the entire time I worked on this.

Well, after yesterday and the day before's pictures didn't come out anywhere near where I wanted them, I decided I really needed to put more effort into today's drawing. And...I think it paid off. I'm a LOT more satisfied with this than the previous two pieces.

The theme of the day was "Hero" and the subject is Thaddeus Zuerst, known to some of you as Tad (or human Theo). Whilst listening to "All These Things That I've Done", I got the sudden mental image of Tad all epic and battle-scarred and decided to go with it. And I must say, it's a good look on him. Much better than him running and screaming like a little girl like he does most of the time.

The coat design was referenced off of another, as the neat little clasp at the top reminded me of Theo's clasp, and the belt seemed like a good stand-in for his waist-wrap. Trying to locate the reference, but I seem to be having trouble...I'll post a link when I find it again.

Feedback is very much appreciated, I'd love to know what you all think. c:

Human!Theo was designed by , thanks oodles for that! As you can see, I like it.
Lyrics (C) The Killers
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Comments: 5

Snowiweather [2011-03-05 16:14:08 +0000 UTC]

TAAAAD.

WHEN DID YOU BECOME A BADASS FIGHTING TYPE. EVEN BEATEN UP AND BLEEDING YOU LOOK AWESOME.

Seriously though. This looks AMAZING, Cast! Very dynamic and interesting angle, and some REALLY good shading work. I love the defining lines, especially with his hair and his coat. Said coat is awesome, by the way, love the folds in it - folds in clothing always give me trouble, so I appreciate the work put into this piece. He looks as though he just walked out of some epic fantasy-type battle, tired but determined to carry on and KICK MORE ASS.

Fantastic work here. 8D I can't wait to see what you come up with for the next one. Keep up the good work!

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CastoroChiaro In reply to Snowiweather [2011-03-07 03:48:28 +0000 UTC]

Tad: Well what can I say, I'm a man of many talents oh God it hurts owww...

c: Heavens, thank you very much Snowi! I was quite happy with how his hair came out in particular, so I'm pleased to see it paid off.

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Snowiweather In reply to CastoroChiaro [2011-03-07 20:56:07 +0000 UTC]

D8 *offers a healing potion* Thar you go. It only gives +25 health, though.

C: No problem, Cast. His hair IS quite lovely. Though I do find myself wanting to steal his coat. That in itself is ridiculously snazzy~

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AugustRaes [2011-03-05 03:52:14 +0000 UTC]

I really like this one~

I like his expression, the way he's standing and how he's so forlorn and tired looking...

*throws Ellie at him* GO NURSE HIM BETTER!

Beeeautiful work as always, Cast!

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CastoroChiaro In reply to AugustRaes [2011-03-05 07:06:33 +0000 UTC]

Tad: *gladly accepts the tossed Ellie, as the owies are numerous and gushing blood. It's not pleasant at all.*

c: Thanks oodles, Rae. Poor kid's too stubborn sometimes for his own good. When he's not running away from a fight, he's getting absolutely pulverized, it seems. Ahh well. Points for effort on his part.

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