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Goldencloud — Zuko's Pain
Published: 2009-01-09 03:49:45 +0000 UTC; Views: 3016; Favourites: 44; Downloads: 35
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I couldn't think of a better title.
Wow, it's been so long since I've posted something...I don't remember what to put. I don't know why he's crying, maybe Azula zapped Iroh or something. I just drew a picture of Zuko, then I took his shirt off
, then I made him cry (I'm so mean 
), and when I was done it didn't look finished yet so I randomly drew lightning in the background. Also: I've given up on drawing smooth lineart.I'm sorry I'm so dead deviation-wise lately, I just have not had any inspiration to draw or write whatsover. Even this, I drew a few months ago. I got a scanner for Christmas and this is one of the many sketches in my sketchbook, so I just scanned it in and colored it one day when I was bored.
Personally, I like this! (NOT bragging) It's no where close to my best, but I don't think it's too bad. I think my favorite part is the tear.
Traditional/Photoshop Elements 6, 3 hours maybe?
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Zuko, Azula, and Iroh © Michael Dante DiMartino and Bryan Konietzko
Lightning II Brushes © *redheadstock
Art © =Goldencloud
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Comments: 48
omg its suko he is one of my fav characters
im watching avatar right now
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He is my definite favorite! I love how the first episode, he was Aang's main enemy. At the end, they promise to help fix the world together and they're BFFs.
lol so am I! Which episode?
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oh and btw have u seen the movie they made out of the show?
i havent and trying to squeese a whole show into one movie could be...
but i heard that its ok
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well im not sure which i was watching then but now im watching the serpents pass
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Wonderful. I wonder how you made the lighting
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Thank you! I cheated... I used brushes. 
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ah ok. Don't worry, almost everyone who has fancy artwork on dA usually cheat with photoshop 
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I know what you mean. Whenever I post anything traditional it gets no attention. I actually think it's better than my digital fanart.
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Yea, i say traditional is better alot of times too. Others think digital is more fun to look at 
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This is so awesome!
I love the lightning!
shirtless zuko=SCORE!
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Zomg teh smex!!!!
I wish I could actually draw good Zuzu pics like yours!
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Omg tell me about it!
Zuko and Toph are actually the only Avatar characters I can draw halfway decently. Thank you so much!
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"then I took his shirt off , then I made him cry" Lol.. umm, kay
ANYWAY, I love this. I think the tear and the lightning are the best parts! Although.. maybe you can put a black to dark blue gradient for the sky behind him to make it a bit more interesting.
I love it and I'm definately 
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Yeah, I wasn't sure what I wanted to do with him.
Thank you! Yeah, I was going to make the sky more gradient-y, but I thought that might draw attention away from the lighting. I don't know, do you think I should?
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It's your choice. Maybe you could try it and compare it to the old one and see which one looks best.
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I decided to change it. It isn't very noticeable unless you really look at the sky though. Do you think I should make it more obvious?
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No, I think it's great the way it is
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Okay.
Thanks again for the help!
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*huggles zuzu* it reminds me of 'bitter work' 'cept he was wearing a shirt... unfortunately xD very nice!
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LOL "he was wearing a shirt... unfortunately"
¡Gracias!
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I never really left, I've been responding to messages and stuff lately.
Thank you! I didn't think I had a style
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:] You're welcome! Yes, you have the amazing style of being able to look like actual screen shots!
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I guess that's a good style to have...
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Gracias! Yeah, Zuzu's my favorite character on there. Even in season one when he was a bad guy I love him
Thanks again!`
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Awesome! I like how the tear looks and the eyes are great. Hmm, the only thing I could tell to improve the pic is that you only have to try shading with other tecnique, not just some basic color and the other lighter. Try to use a variaty of colours to shade.
Well, may I use this pic to show you how I want the shading? 
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Thank you!
I'm not sure I understand what you're saying. But yeah, you can use it! Do you need the lineart or .psd file?
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Welcome!
lol
great! oh, yeah, the psd file would be great.
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Okay, I think I got it. Click download and it should be there.
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It looks great! The expression is awesome. <3
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Thanks! Expressions aren't my forte, so I'm glad it turned out okay.
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I like it too! The tear looks amazing and I love how you did his neck and shoulders - he looks strong (O: The stars are very pretty and the lightning totally rocks - I like how it makes the highlights blue-ish.
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Thanks! I think the only reason I colored it was to make blue highlights. 
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That was supposed to be a
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Azula zapped Iroh? 
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Iroh called her "insane," and I doooon't think she took it very well.
Thank you! I was worried about the tear, I've never drawn them before.
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Ahh I wish you'd upload more D:
I love this great tear it looks so nice. And the expression couldn't get any better ;3
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I do too! I want to draw, but I just can't make myself.
Thank you!
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