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Published: 2005-12-05 00:44:27 +0000 UTC; Views: 2712; Favourites: 38; Downloads: 215
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Description Let's?

Two faeries in the forest canopy.

This was very much an experimental piece. I wanted to work with laying down a layer of shadows on the paper first, before colouring. Also I didn't ink the outlines of the background, so as to make it appear more out of focus. I've been playing with 2 versions of this and I'm not sure which I like better. One is more densely shadowed and thus emphasises the dappled light of the forest better. The other gives a clearer more colourful image.

Hope you like the decided final outcome ^^

Alcohol-based markers and black pigment fineliner.
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Comments: 37

scarletwave [2010-06-08 18:27:45 +0000 UTC]

This is lovely.

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MangakaMaiden [2007-05-08 17:15:43 +0000 UTC]

Lovely work. Very colourful and nice theme.

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firedaemon In reply to MangakaMaiden [2007-05-08 23:32:32 +0000 UTC]

Thank you ^^
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MangakaMaiden In reply to firedaemon [2007-05-09 07:12:10 +0000 UTC]

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Orange-BackSiDe [2006-03-18 15:34:14 +0000 UTC]

reli cool colorings.. didnt noe markers could do such great work

u have enlightened me..

like da concept .. da forest looks so cool.. da characters looks great 2..

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PokemonMaster250 [2006-02-15 00:08:20 +0000 UTC]

nice one...
nope no critical critique today... sorry...

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firedaemon In reply to PokemonMaster250 [2006-02-18 09:37:08 +0000 UTC]

No worries, and thank you again
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PokemonMaster250 In reply to firedaemon [2006-02-18 11:21:24 +0000 UTC]

ur welcome

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ladymayev [2006-02-07 06:20:17 +0000 UTC]

wow this is beutiful! Great colors!

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firedaemon In reply to ladymayev [2006-02-07 09:35:29 +0000 UTC]

Thank you. I'm glad that you like it
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aerogirl688 [2005-12-11 23:03:25 +0000 UTC]

very nice <3 , but the shadowing on the lady's left breast looks a bit off...

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firedaemon In reply to aerogirl688 [2005-12-14 14:57:08 +0000 UTC]

true. It's supposed to be dappled light, but I guess that part is a bit inconsistent
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aerogirl688 In reply to firedaemon [2005-12-14 21:24:49 +0000 UTC]

tis very good though ^_^

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firedaemon In reply to aerogirl688 [2005-12-14 21:28:06 +0000 UTC]

Cheers m'dears
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aerogirl688 In reply to firedaemon [2005-12-14 21:29:26 +0000 UTC]

*raises glass* cheeres

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Galson [2005-12-09 17:10:12 +0000 UTC]

Great artwork Especially the background and colors! I wish I had your drawing skills!

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firedaemon In reply to Galson [2005-12-09 17:38:50 +0000 UTC]

Thank you ^^
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R-u-D-d-Y [2005-12-05 23:53:43 +0000 UTC]

w o w
you're always getting better
which is cool, because you really kick ass.

VERY well done!
i like the scene a lot, but the shadows really complete it.

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firedaemon In reply to R-u-D-d-Y [2005-12-06 01:13:38 +0000 UTC]

aw thank you ^^ That's really sweet of you. I strive to improve, so that people will buy my art and then I can eat... heh
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R-u-D-d-Y In reply to firedaemon [2005-12-06 06:39:39 +0000 UTC]

GO FOR IT
my parents are both artists. they have never buckled and gotten second jobs. they rule. they're happy. DO IT

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firedaemon In reply to R-u-D-d-Y [2005-12-06 10:21:03 +0000 UTC]

heh heh cool. I'm currently doing a degree in Computer Animation. I'm not that great now, I need a lot of practice. But if I could sell my art for a living, I'd do it ^^
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R-u-D-d-Y In reply to firedaemon [2005-12-06 15:31:19 +0000 UTC]

hrrmn, well, if you would be happy with computer animation, do it to pay the bills until you can focus on what you really want.
just make sure you're happy, and CREATING!

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firedaemon In reply to R-u-D-d-Y [2005-12-06 16:10:06 +0000 UTC]

of course. I could never let myself not be happy. I always find away to work things out ^^
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Bark [2005-12-05 14:38:36 +0000 UTC]

beautiful!

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firedaemon In reply to Bark [2005-12-05 18:38:49 +0000 UTC]

^^ Glad that you think so
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amari [2005-12-05 13:06:31 +0000 UTC]

You draw hands so good

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firedaemon In reply to amari [2005-12-05 18:39:16 +0000 UTC]

*mwa* So do you, despite what others seem to think *kill dan*
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amari In reply to firedaemon [2005-12-05 20:55:33 +0000 UTC]

thanks and no, don't kill dan, although i do appreciate the gesture...

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firedaemon In reply to amari [2005-12-05 21:41:07 +0000 UTC]

heh heh hehe
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Wise-One [2005-12-05 03:03:45 +0000 UTC]

I must say, you really are developing a unique style. It's very recognisable, and very *you*. That's something I would imagine that most creative types would spend ages striving towards. Well done.

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firedaemon In reply to Wise-One [2005-12-05 08:11:48 +0000 UTC]

Thank you Justin sorry for being a stressy eejit with you the other night. I wuv joo!
I'm glad that my style is finally settling down into something recognisable
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physcowolf [2005-12-05 01:04:54 +0000 UTC]

wow this great so much detail your really talented

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firedaemon In reply to physcowolf [2005-12-05 01:11:12 +0000 UTC]

Thank you I'm glad that you think so
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crystalAlluvion [2005-12-05 00:59:35 +0000 UTC]

... Wow. He's thin.
The anatomy's great, keep it up. Love the style.
I'd like it if you did outline the tree they're sitting on, but the rest looks great outline-less.
The color's really lush and rainforest-looking. Shadows-first works for this.
I love the detail.
The girl's head is off, though. The cheek and jawline are really distorted, and her hair makes the head look lop-sided. Also, the highlights on her hair make it look flat.
My main problem is that the watermark is so obvious and distracting. Maybe a little bit lower and less opaque.
It's great, though. I think I might watch you.

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firedaemon In reply to crystalAlluvion [2005-12-05 01:10:42 +0000 UTC]

Thank you. I love effeminate men ^^ most of my figures are thin and long limbed. They used to be called gay, but now it's just my style.

Thanks for the crit. The tree could do with being outlined to be more in focus I agree. I personally don't have a problem wiht her head. The strong shadows and highlights make it look a little odd, but it emphasises the surroundings I feel.

The reason for the bold watermark is because I've had a few problems in the past with my art being used by other people. I know it detracts from the art, but it also serves as an encouragement for print buyers ^^ as I remove the watermark on the print version.

Thankies again Cheers for the watch. Glad that you like my style
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Taralphiel [2005-12-05 00:48:47 +0000 UTC]

You are so very skilled with markers! The colours have come out so smooth...it's really wondeful!

I think your method of shading is very suiting for the rainforest theme, with the shadows through the trees. The figures are also so very beautiful! Reminds me of some of Brian Froud's work

Wonderful work, please keep it up!

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firedaemon In reply to Taralphiel [2005-12-05 00:59:02 +0000 UTC]

Thank you very much. I'm glad that you like it. I went for the darker shadows to make it more dynamic and like you said, enforce the theme.
Thanks again
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