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jjnaas — Stuck in Port Said

Published: 2008-05-17 22:07:38 +0000 UTC; Views: 2737; Favourites: 60; Downloads: 48
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Description The story I imagined while drawing this was as follows:

These people didn't yet know each other four days ago, but now they're like they'd been friends always. They were travelling on a ferry, sailing from Athens to Tel Aviv, but the ferry broke down and they had to come to shore unexpectedly in Port Said, Egypt. They're killing time in a hostel, waiting for the next ferry that's due tomorrow. They're strangers united by a chance, but they all share the passion for seeing as much of the world as possible while they can.

This exact incident hasn't happened to me, but it's nevertheless one of the sorts of things that happen on regular basis while travelling, which just makes it all the more interesting.
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Comments: 18

Kikixeni [2010-09-05 14:28:51 +0000 UTC]

Awesome! The scene you set is really nice, and the city out the windows looks incredibly pretty.

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Yanyu [2009-01-15 00:40:48 +0000 UTC]

Atmosphere and setting makes things so interesting, and you've captured it well. The story you came up with makes it much better. <3

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jjnaas In reply to Yanyu [2009-01-17 23:22:24 +0000 UTC]

Yey, thanks. I had the story first so that's maybe why it fits the pic.

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henosis-achieved [2008-08-29 02:04:40 +0000 UTC]

See, this is the stuff I missed from your fantasy travel comic.

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Frandarts [2008-08-01 10:54:06 +0000 UTC]

I love the atmosphere in this, it's lovely and relaxing. The colours are fantastic too, and I just love your style.

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jjnaas In reply to Frandarts [2008-08-02 12:39:33 +0000 UTC]

Thanks a lot. I'm glad any time I hear someone comment about the atmosphere. Capuring that is what all the other elements in the pic are for..

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Teela-B [2008-07-29 02:48:02 +0000 UTC]

I love your style, it's so very nice. And the premise is rather interesting, I think. I haven't travelled around much, at least not in something other than a car. I'm somewhat envious.

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jjnaas In reply to Teela-B [2008-08-02 12:37:34 +0000 UTC]

Thanks. I'm trying to show here that this world can be as fascinating as any fantasy world.

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Teela-B In reply to jjnaas [2008-08-04 02:56:36 +0000 UTC]

You're welcome!

I whole-heartedly agree with you then! I believe this picture shows this idea exquisitely, and I do believe that this world can be wonderful and simply fantastic.

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Omniscient-Naratress [2008-07-20 07:33:09 +0000 UTC]

The colours and themes are very nice, but... I'm effraid of the weird object the first guy is giving to the girl. Is it opium or something Oo ?!

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jjnaas In reply to Omniscient-Naratress [2008-07-22 07:24:11 +0000 UTC]

No, it's fruit flavoured normal tobacco that is very common in Egypt and other such countries.

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Omniscient-Naratress In reply to jjnaas [2008-07-22 07:49:15 +0000 UTC]

Ok, but so it's still tobacco o.o"...
(anyway, thanks for reasuring XD)

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bfb5 [2008-06-04 21:10:27 +0000 UTC]

I love the colors in this! Also CUTE KITTIES WEE!

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Valkoturkki [2008-05-18 18:05:08 +0000 UTC]

I love the atmosphere, created by soft and dark colors, and the composition. One of the details that tickles my lips to smile is those cats hanging on the windowsill.

I love the composition because it isn't balanced. It has that tiny dynamic feeling in it. The people look very relaxed in the picture and time seems to move slowly.

Endless night?

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jjnaas In reply to Valkoturkki [2008-05-19 19:49:51 +0000 UTC]

Yes, endless night indeed. Or a moment when past or future become irrelevant.

I'm quite pleased with the colours myself, but I think I could have spent even more time polishing the tones and adding details. Oh well, it was done for fun..

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Valkoturkki In reply to jjnaas [2008-05-20 17:05:55 +0000 UTC]

The picture looks great as it is. I think too much detail might diver viewer to focus on tiny eye candy and leave emotion to the background.

If you have time you can create one tiny picture with tons of detail and another filled with feeling.

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rosesmusings [2008-05-17 22:14:26 +0000 UTC]

I love the colors - just those kind of deep purples and blues. Great!

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jjnaas In reply to rosesmusings [2008-05-19 19:47:26 +0000 UTC]

Thanks for the

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