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Description sorry for the title..can't think up a better name.

Pain is back *groan* and I can't seem to draw anything decent DP-related...and can't update the manifesto thing until after voting is over. So I've been playing around with styles and such.

There's this picture that I've had in my head for a while, it's Chess Piece related. This is just a starting sketch for it (I'm working on the background and other junk too. The idea is an image of Phantom underneath crystal lake where he was entombed (or sealed) for a bit. So that's why parts of his outfit are floating.

Also trying to work on getting my faces and details more...formalized and less cartoony? I don't know. :> I'm happy the expression on his face and his hair...hand is still giving me problems though.

I keep going back and forth if I want to add blood details to his face & clothing or not. Granted...yes...it probably WOULD wash off in the water...but it might also look pretty cool. O.o;;

And I just now realized, I used this almost exact pose with battle damage danny. It's technically GOING to be full body...but that annoys me. I drew a similar pose without even realizing it.

Chess Piece Phantom copyright Neoyi.
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Comments: 13

aryllins [2007-11-27 20:45:23 +0000 UTC]

...*Dies*

(Marbles will leave a comment when she can think properly.)

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laurean In reply to aryllins [2007-11-27 20:48:25 +0000 UTC]

*LOL* oh noes...dare I show you the full body version? XD

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aryllins In reply to laurean [2007-11-29 20:30:19 +0000 UTC]

Dare I say my head would explode?

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dezimaton [2007-11-27 01:25:15 +0000 UTC]

this is really wonderful
really like the hair... all curly and such

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neoyi [2007-11-27 01:14:20 +0000 UTC]

Absolutely sweet. I'm getting that infamous Aerith gets water burial vibe from FF7. The details you always make is nothing short of breathtaking. I am deliciously envious.

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laurean In reply to neoyi [2007-11-27 01:25:46 +0000 UTC]

Oh! Yes, I remember you mentioned that as inspiration when you dew the panel with vlad and Phantom. I'll go check and see if I can yank some ideas via youtube or something.

I'm glad you like so far. I love your interpretation of Phantom. He's such a compelling yet crazy character. XD (And I think I did promise you younger phantom artwork a while back anyways *L*)

And...you have me hooked on Gankutsuou now. :> *L*

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neoyi In reply to laurean [2007-11-27 01:27:40 +0000 UTC]

The only Phantom I have major challenges is the DP Season Four one in which I'm trying to combine his usual mannerisms from TUE to his crazy appeal of CP. After all, one would be if you've been stuck in a thermos for nearly two years.

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laurean In reply to neoyi [2007-11-27 02:40:40 +0000 UTC]

VERY true. (another reason I was really hoping for SOME sight of Phantom in season 3...but ahs wells..) Can't wait to see how you've mixed him for your season 4!

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sh-artistry [2007-11-26 23:55:07 +0000 UTC]

Upon looking at your gallery art, I really enjoy your style. Just at how the characters are conisistant with eachother on your take. You see, consistency is not my forte. I love it and hope to see where this drawing goes.

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laurean In reply to sh-artistry [2007-11-27 00:53:50 +0000 UTC]

Thanks for the comment! ^_^

Don't worry about consistency. I find it's something that you grow and get better at as you draw more and more. (not to mention if you draw something a LOT you learn to be able to draw it) I still draw Danny between 10-18 years old sometimes. And Sam... *L* I still can't get her design straight nomatter how hard I try.

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sh-artistry In reply to laurean [2007-11-27 00:59:53 +0000 UTC]

I still think you do a good job! I would like to post my sketches, but I don't have a scanner and pencil just doesn't behave well under a camera's flashbulb...

I do have pictures though... what the hell, I think I'm going to that!

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filiusmartis [2007-11-26 19:51:03 +0000 UTC]

The details on his face are great, you did fantastic on those. I'm also very fond of the folds on his coat. However, what I *REALLY* like are the details of the ears! As far as blood details go, it would depend on how long he was under water before it froze or something O.o;; I'm sorry I dont know the story. But when something bleeds undewater the blood does linger around the wound for quite a while before 'washing away' so it's not that far of a stretch. I also think if you darkned the shading around the joints of his fingers then his hand would look fine.

Okay, sorry for being so long winded. Overall fantastic work ^_^

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laurean In reply to filiusmartis [2007-11-26 23:24:32 +0000 UTC]

Eh, it's not really a matter if I want to be realistic or not, if I'm deciding to be. I just don't know if it would work or it would be more 'eaceful' to leave it out. Blahs. maybe I'll make two versions then decide.

Thanks for the imput though! I appreciate it! I'm glad you like the ears...I was worried they looked weird.

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