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Published: 2015-02-05 21:32:24 +0000 UTC; Views: 1833; Favourites: 67; Downloads: 0
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Description I re-did this (twice) because I wasn't happy with the original.
No offense to Asami, either; I guess I'm just boy crazy. Β 


Young Justice: Invasion Β© Greg Weisman | Brandon Vietti | Cartoon Network | Warner Bros./DC Comics
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Comments: 41

MizDawesome [2015-05-27 06:38:47 +0000 UTC]

I really like Virgil's presence and expression here he looks so chill and cool!

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HaintSoul In reply to MizDawesome [2015-05-27 16:13:49 +0000 UTC]

Why, thank you very much! Yeah, Virgil's one cool cat and I think of him as the glue in the group. XD

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MizDawesome In reply to HaintSoul [2015-05-27 17:47:43 +0000 UTC]

The mature voice of reason?

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HaintSoul In reply to MizDawesome [2015-05-27 20:12:50 +0000 UTC]

More like the understanding one with a positive outlook. Unlike the other two boys who come from broken homes.

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MizDawesome In reply to HaintSoul [2015-05-27 21:04:23 +0000 UTC]

That's sweet. I think every group needs a positive person to help the group up when it's beaten down.

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Candle-stic [2015-05-22 12:13:57 +0000 UTC]

This is so awesome! I love the camaraderie between them and how Ed has Virgil's hat! Though a little criticism: I think Virgil's waist is a little small. Β 

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HaintSoul In reply to Candle-stic [2015-05-23 04:53:16 +0000 UTC]

Aww, thanks! I'm so happy the playful friendship shows through. And would you believe, I stared at Virgil's lines forever but I just didn't know if I should widen his midsection. Still not the best judge of my own stuff when it comes to anatomy, so thank you! Maybe I'll pull it back into Photoshop and fix it again.

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Candle-stic In reply to HaintSoul [2015-06-08 10:43:37 +0000 UTC]

I'm glad I can help you with the anatomy . Despite what you might think, I really enjoy looking at your works. Even if your anatomy could use some work, your colouring is amazing. I love how well you get the shading and the lighting down. Honestly, I think that's the bit I have the hardest time with. A lot of the time i feel that my art work looks a bit too flat. Would you have any tips to help out with that?

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HaintSoul In reply to Candle-stic [2015-06-10 16:09:37 +0000 UTC]

Thank you! Oh man, I'm always glad you're there to help. The funny part is, you seem to notice everything I second-guess myself on. I wish you could be here watching over my shoulder as I work, so when I start flip-flopping you can point me in the right direction, beforehand. It's as if we're on the same thought wave-length, but I lack the confidence to make a decision. I appreciate your advice, you have no idea!

Well, I admit I struggle with lighting (and color-matching to scene ambiance, if that's a thing ). People always say to draw a little sun wherever the light source is as a reminder, but I go one step further and take a low-opacity airbrush and do directional light (white or light yellow) and cross-directional shadow (black). It helps me to imagine when I color, especially doing faces. Overall coloring and shading, I'm falling back to my strong suit in cels. What I do to try and make them look less flat is to build a sense of structure and shape with contrast. I often add a way-dark second shadow layer (sometimes bumped up still by low-opacity black washed over it) and a second light highlight. Β When you're coloring 2D animation style, the extra colors enunciate areas and make the character "pop" a little more realistically.

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Candle-stic In reply to HaintSoul [2015-06-10 23:56:11 +0000 UTC]

Haha, well you can't be that far behind if you're already recognising these things. And don't worry, as you draw more these things will become more intuitive.

No problem, it's really nice to help . Plus sometimes it's just nice to know you can ask someone else when you know something's wrong but can't work out what.

I really appreciate your advice. I'm still kinda new to digital drawing and I while I can apply a lot of the things I know from drawing, some of the finer details still escape me. So two lighting sources, you know that actually makes a lot of sense. And yeah, I have noticed the couple of times I've used much darker colours things have looked better, wasn't quite sure what to make of it though. Thank you for your advice it's really helpful.

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HaintSoul In reply to Candle-stic [2015-07-11 04:57:31 +0000 UTC]

Thank you very much! I try to tell myself that someday I won't be second-guessing, and in fact be drawing everything instead like second nature. It's just gonna take awhile, I think. I appreciate all your advice and how you always have my back!

You're welcome, as well. Yeah, digital drawing isn't quite like traditional means. It can be better, but it's intimidating at the same time because there's so much more you can do with it; thankfully, it means there's also a lot more ways you can cheat perfection. With finding the right light sources, too, I usually try to envision a scenario, even if I've no plans on adding in a background (like here). It makes it easier to see shadows and highlights if you think like, "Oh, they're in a room with a closed window on the right" or "There's a tree off-camera". XD

Yeah, I think colors pop so much better if you have one extremely dark shadow color, and one extremely bright highlight color, on top the blends. It gives dimension and contrast, and really builds up the shapes. I've noticed that by doing the painterly style of digital on clothing (like Tye's jeans in my latest art).

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Candle-stic In reply to HaintSoul [2015-07-15 04:04:12 +0000 UTC]

Haha, you'll always second guess yourself. It's a good thing to have. But as time goes on you'll find the second guessing evolves into new areas as the ones you did before become more natural. I hope anyway .Β 
No problem It's always nice to have help.
Haha, once you learn what all the buttons do. I think that's one of the most challenging parts. Mmm, knowing me that would evolve into a background anyway . But thanks for the advice. I'll have to try that.
Thanks for all your help

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BabsDC [2015-02-26 23:24:55 +0000 UTC]

OMG! you are really good at this! I love the way you draw them you can actually see the friendship between them!
And I must say I loved it since the meme

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HaintSoul In reply to BabsDC [2015-02-28 19:36:08 +0000 UTC]

Aww, thank you so much for the lovely compliment! I'm glad I could capture that sense of friendship. Oh, and thanks again! I'm glad you liked the original meme sketch, too; I always do better with initial pencils.

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BabsDC In reply to HaintSoul [2015-03-09 23:00:57 +0000 UTC]

I know the feeling! When I see the sketch looks awesome... but when I colour it... uuumm... not so awsome

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HaintSoul In reply to BabsDC [2015-03-14 05:31:25 +0000 UTC]

That's it exactly! I don't understand why pencils and greyscale are so much more forgiving, but it seems to be the case. I also think I'm a bit afraid of color...

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BabsDC In reply to HaintSoul [2015-03-16 21:50:36 +0000 UTC]

probably it's because shading is so... epic
hahah it's like it gives a deeper feeling, IDK I feel it that way

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Skenberg [2015-02-25 00:08:11 +0000 UTC]

Really incredible drawing. The coloring is perfect and the characters real gestures is fantastic.

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HaintSoul In reply to Skenberg [2015-02-25 00:50:47 +0000 UTC]

Thank you so much! Your compliments mean a lot, seriously.Β 

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CassyFallon [2015-02-08 16:12:51 +0000 UTC]

This is such a cute picture! You can really so the "buddy chemistry" between these three!

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HaintSoul In reply to CassyFallon [2015-02-09 17:32:44 +0000 UTC]

Thank you, Cass! That's exactly what I wanted to portray, with a little bit of the silliness that teenage boys are prone to. XD

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CassyFallon In reply to HaintSoul [2015-02-14 02:22:41 +0000 UTC]

You really are fantastic at communicating a feeling/tone across a picture!

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HaintSoul In reply to CassyFallon [2015-02-19 01:33:14 +0000 UTC]

Aww, thank you!!

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theunbrilliant [2015-02-06 18:38:40 +0000 UTC]

ahhhh they look great <3Β 

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HaintSoul In reply to theunbrilliant [2015-02-07 06:22:39 +0000 UTC]

Thanks so much!!

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qBATGIRLq [2015-02-06 14:00:34 +0000 UTC]

Aw my gosh, look at all these cute facies...! You've done an amazing job with the poses and expressions and I ADORE the coloring! The whole setting is lovely, congratulations!!

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HaintSoul In reply to qBATGIRLq [2015-02-07 06:25:07 +0000 UTC]

D'aww, thank you! I'm super happy you like the overall piece that much. I appreciate the compliments, and thanks also for supporting the boys with some fan-love. XD Β Β 

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qBATGIRLq In reply to HaintSoul [2015-02-07 12:26:24 +0000 UTC]

You are most welcome!

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DarkNinja08 [2015-02-06 10:55:22 +0000 UTC]

Love it You should do one of Asami thoughΒ 

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HaintSoul In reply to DarkNinja08 [2015-02-07 06:21:57 +0000 UTC]

Thanks! Yeah, I really should draw more of Sam, mostly because my female anatomy needs practice. I have a couple rough sketches, so maybe soon...Β 

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DarkNinja08 In reply to HaintSoul [2015-02-07 13:05:14 +0000 UTC]

Well just keep trying and it'll come out perfect eventually

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HaintSoul In reply to DarkNinja08 [2015-02-09 22:43:44 +0000 UTC]

Aw, I appreciate that. Thanks for the extra push!

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DarkNinja08 In reply to HaintSoul [2015-02-10 12:15:59 +0000 UTC]

No problem

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PrettY-kItty-luvs-u [2015-02-06 06:51:59 +0000 UTC]

Simply awesome!

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HaintSoul In reply to PrettY-kItty-luvs-u [2015-02-07 06:20:18 +0000 UTC]

Aww, thank you, PK! You're always so supportive and I truly appreciate it, my friend!

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PrettY-kItty-luvs-u In reply to HaintSoul [2015-02-07 15:19:25 +0000 UTC]

You are very welcome, m'dear!

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Artrock23Beatrice [2015-02-06 06:09:54 +0000 UTC]

Omg I Love it

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HaintSoul In reply to Artrock23Beatrice [2015-02-07 06:19:40 +0000 UTC]

Thank you so much! That means a lot.Β  Β 

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Artrock23Beatrice In reply to HaintSoul [2015-02-07 19:35:16 +0000 UTC]

You Are Most Welcome

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SpookyMusic [2015-02-05 21:46:09 +0000 UTC]

I love it!

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HaintSoul In reply to SpookyMusic [2015-02-05 21:53:40 +0000 UTC]

Thank you!

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