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cloudedlion — Hell Horse: Specter

Published: 2005-02-27 20:01:00 +0000 UTC; Views: 2527; Favourites: 47; Downloads: 51
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Description So, I'd been toying with this fella's design in my head for a couple days.
I'd been thinking he'd have warpaint like a skull on his face and some tattoo's 'n whatnot.

Then I saw 's picture of her cajun voodoo horse Grisgris (which had been inspired by a picture had drawn). The bones through the skin gave me a better idea, and I figured he'd be a rare breed called a Hell Horse. So I looked up a quick diagram of a horses skeletal structure and tried to get the markings looking somewhat like the bones would. I wasn't going for total accuracy, so don't bother to point out that "such-n-such bone is weird looking."

It wasn't 'till after I had the rough design done that I checked out 's work and saw her character Death's Head, so don't accuse me of copying her. Just wanna make that clear.

But anyway, his name is Specter, he's a Hell Horse, will eventually be in my Indian Rocksteady story/comic/graphic novel/whatever you wanna call it (if I ever get around to working on it), was completely tablet drawn, took way too long to do, and is mine, so no stealing him or the concept (though gleaning inspiration from it is perfectly acceptable).
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Comments: 13

DesultoryMoonlighter [2012-01-28 05:27:11 +0000 UTC]

the power of the bones compels you!!!

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phantomfilly [2011-08-28 01:46:08 +0000 UTC]

thatt is like really cool lookinng(; i love it.

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Tool-of-life [2009-11-12 01:10:18 +0000 UTC]

I painted my actual horse like this for halloween.... sorta. He looked cool. Good job

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cloudedlion In reply to Tool-of-life [2009-11-12 01:20:48 +0000 UTC]

thanks!

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GraveUnicorn [2007-09-18 17:25:59 +0000 UTC]

this is so good!! ++++++FAV!!

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frisket17 [2005-05-24 04:18:34 +0000 UTC]

The bones compell you! .. It's... like a virus, isn't it? you get bitten and it's like. Gah. Must draw Cajuny goodness.

While bones seem to be a running theme with us all, I gotta say I LOVE the fiery red hair y'added.. God. I dunno how you colored the black portions but those just look slick (especially along that hip) Beautiful use of textures.. and positioning on the canvas itself!

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cloudedlion In reply to frisket17 [2005-05-24 23:06:55 +0000 UTC]

Wow, thanks!
I can honestly say I hadn't expected either a comment or a favorite from you ^_^
Tis quite an honor.
Anywhoo, I'm glad you like it, and as for how I colored the black, I think I did nothing but use the dodge and burn tools in photoshop (I was lazy and didn't feel like screwing around with too many colors). I was rather happy with the result myself though.
And might I add that it's a shame to see you leave, but I can understand your reasons. One can only take having their work stolen so many times before it's just not worth the hassle anymore.
I hope one day you start sharing your work again, but till then, enjoy not having the stress of idjits confusing "inspiration" and "copying."

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frisket17 In reply to cloudedlion [2005-05-25 18:38:48 +0000 UTC]

=laughs= Well when I stated I visit people on my 'recent visitors' list.. I'm not jokin' ;> Saw y'were on so I visited.

But yea. I comment on work I like. N' I liked the stallion Didn't look like dodge/burn methods. Very clean n' smooth. Very lovely!

Yea. I might consider sharin' my work again, but for now I need a nice long break... and just time to unwind a bit. ^_^;;

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Gen-Etik [2005-03-02 15:44:17 +0000 UTC]

Fucking nice !

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O-haron [2005-03-02 00:30:35 +0000 UTC]

Nicely done

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unsung-zero [2005-02-27 20:18:25 +0000 UTC]

Hey, pretty cool.. Shoulda given it more of a hellish BG tho.

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gnistra [2005-02-27 20:08:16 +0000 UTC]

Wow, cool pic!

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zaiqukaj [2005-02-27 20:04:27 +0000 UTC]

very nicely done, great idea

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