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Published: 2006-11-14 12:25:04 +0000 UTC; Views: 2733; Favourites: 61; Downloads: 32
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Description [::: Hydra :::]

Havent posted for a couple of weeks. Been drawing lots as ever but not really anything i can show. Watchful eyes etc But anyhoo i figured id force myself into doing stuff im not so comfortable with.

Just a little something. Started from a couple of brushstrokes. Im not really pleased with it but im pleased im at least not just doing the same old.

Approx 2 hours, no ref as ever. All comments welcome and appreciated!

[::: Hydra © Martin Houlden 2006 :::]
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Comments: 26

Kiba-Zoro [2007-09-02 23:15:43 +0000 UTC]

its so cool!!

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janaschi [2007-06-22 11:38:43 +0000 UTC]

This is my favourite picture in your gallery
I like the mood!

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Cederbom [2007-01-30 18:33:54 +0000 UTC]

yeah, it's a rather special one of your works I think you did a good job with the layout and the contrast

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TWEAK0392 [2007-01-29 04:31:46 +0000 UTC]

nice, do u have photoshop elements(or < u should try putting this through a accented edges filter, some pics like this look pretty cool that way. either way, this is faved.

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metallic-grass [2006-11-23 04:35:32 +0000 UTC]

it kinda reminds me of some of the front mission 3 concept art, which is no bad thing! great stuff d00d.

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solid-alcohol [2006-11-18 21:18:47 +0000 UTC]

Mate, you're your own worst critic. Though being a perfectionist isn't a bad thing, I think you're too hard on yourself most of the time. I still look up to you as an artist and still love your work, this piece being no exception. Please submit some more works. You have a fan service to deliver, sir!

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martinhoulden In reply to solid-alcohol [2006-11-26 16:14:09 +0000 UTC]

thanks man ! and yes im my own worst critic, but then, i have to be!

cheers again!

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Diaboy [2006-11-16 14:49:49 +0000 UTC]

As always, very good. The shadow thats behind the barrel? is very cool... small detail i know but I like small detail. Its also got its own kinda mood, calm before the storm sort of thing.


Its insane. I feel I say that word too much... but this time I mean it.

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Tifasjk [2006-11-16 14:45:10 +0000 UTC]

woo proper comment time imo! (happy birthday!)

I don't get what you mean by - ''Been drawing lots as ever but not really anything i can show. Watchful eyes etc'' exactly though

anyway, as I said greay piccie cutes very nice atmosphere imo!

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martinhoulden In reply to Tifasjk [2006-11-23 14:50:59 +0000 UTC]

well! its stuff for my ICA and well ... people who are also doing the same ICA watch me and well! Im doing soe quite advanced stuff and i hope thatll give me the edge when it comes to placements! And well, if those people see what im doing, they might try and catch up etc, which will make me lose my edge! its a shame but at the end of the day, when only 15 people on the year get a placement, you have to look after yourself first!

love you! mwah! (itll all get uploaded once the ICA is handed in imo!)

love you!

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Tifasjk In reply to martinhoulden [2006-11-23 14:56:20 +0000 UTC]

Awww! bless you! !

I'm sure you'll do bloody great! I thought you might have meant something else was all! and you know what I'm like when i start thinking! tsk @ me!, love you cutes! and good luck with it all! I'm always with you remember!

love you too! mwah! !!

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Tifasjk [2006-11-16 12:38:55 +0000 UTC]

cutie you're the best imo!

i wish one day i get nearly as good as you! you're such an insperation! I have to head off now for collegies! I'll be back soon to coimment properly!

love you always!

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firefairies [2006-11-16 09:44:39 +0000 UTC]

I would the mood of your colours :3

Miss your work so much XD

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totalchaos444 [2006-11-15 00:26:32 +0000 UTC]

You have done pretty well on this.

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GlowNectar [2006-11-14 23:21:24 +0000 UTC]

i love war scenes! nice work!

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fromthemargin [2006-11-14 22:41:30 +0000 UTC]

Wow, so cool as usual. I really wish I could make such simple brush strokes into such a complex drawing!

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SamuraiX101 [2006-11-14 21:56:59 +0000 UTC]

You really know how to achieve cool effects. Everything is so well done.

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invader-ace [2006-11-14 21:05:48 +0000 UTC]

Wow, incredable, you know, no matter how many times I try I just can't seem to critque your art, you have by far the move unique art form on DA, I can't seem to be able to see much about it that I don't really love, all your pictures recently have had a dark, futuristic feel to them, and this one totally blows me away, I definatly have to this, great job.

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martinhoulden In reply to invader-ace [2006-11-26 16:14:32 +0000 UTC]

lol, how silly. plenty of faults! but kind words all the same! Thanks! thanks muchos!

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Everwondered [2006-11-14 19:24:37 +0000 UTC]

wicked!
If there's one thing I love about your crisp style it's the way it makes metal actually look... metallic I suppose Even when it's sorta dirty and blurred like, and not shiney and sparkly... I gotta learn how t do that.
Ah well...
err... what's that thingy creature supposed to be anyways... doesn't look familiar

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Shadowgrail [2006-11-14 18:47:28 +0000 UTC]

awesome .. love the sense of drama this picture brings with it's colors.. your style is really impressive man ! you've definitely pushed yourself and your style to bettter and better heights since I been watchin ya..

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MeultimaSama [2006-11-14 16:34:00 +0000 UTC]

Ah, le washed out retro look. Very nice!

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Omaly424 [2006-11-14 15:01:02 +0000 UTC]

whats not to be pleased with?
bloody great job mate. nice water to, and that can me a mother.
that is water right?
haha
+fav

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Chanderzz [2006-11-14 14:19:44 +0000 UTC]

Man i envy your photoshop prowess!

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rotten87 [2006-11-14 12:54:17 +0000 UTC]

Oh shi*! It's great! Fav for sure

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soulfreeze [2006-11-14 12:51:53 +0000 UTC]

wow.

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