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Description Vampire Hunter D

If there's ever been a character in a story as close to being a god without actually being one - it's D, second only to his father, Vlad Dracula.

This gorgeous hunter deserves so much recognition for nearly thirty years of being one of the most beloved characters in both Anime and Novel.

This piece was completely done from zero to this on the computer, and is my first computer work in well over 4 years I'd say. I am a bit rusty, but I hope the outcome is pleasing enough to everyone, so, enjoy!


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Comments: 37

TypeOMila [2016-11-28 00:16:04 +0000 UTC]

Beautiful! Love the detail work in all of his accoutrements

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GammaFluorescence [2014-07-17 20:58:55 +0000 UTC]

Wow...this is just unbelievable. And this may sound cheesy, but it's got to be said--I want the D. X3

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Marto In reply to GammaFluorescence [2015-05-06 15:03:05 +0000 UTC]

Oh my god! I'm replying a year late, my apologies, but that last statement made me laugh so hard.Β 

Also thank you, I've always loved him, the baroque style and his elegant beauty. D isΒ 

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GammaFluorescence In reply to Marto [2015-05-07 09:21:49 +0000 UTC]

Oh! No. That's fine. I usually forget about the comments I make on here. Glad to make somebody laugh! :3

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emeraldl22 [2013-10-07 00:08:31 +0000 UTC]

Love the hair, it looks so silky.

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Marto In reply to emeraldl22 [2015-05-06 15:03:27 +0000 UTC]

Thank you very much.Β 

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RosieSenpai [2011-12-27 11:06:58 +0000 UTC]

Nice.

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iBlueRain [2011-05-25 02:41:21 +0000 UTC]

Very beautiful! I love how shiny his hair is too!

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Marto In reply to iBlueRain [2011-06-08 15:55:32 +0000 UTC]

Thank you

Granted I could never do him Justice. He is Vampire Hunter D, after all.

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iBlueRain In reply to Marto [2011-06-08 16:02:33 +0000 UTC]

Yes you rocked it! Your welcome too!

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E1L0n3wy [2010-10-17 17:30:15 +0000 UTC]

Woooooooooooooooooow!! 8O

I ADORE the richness of the colors in this picture!!!

It is so gorgeous! (Does him justice yes! >w< )

the colors at the bottom of the picture...those purples really catch my eye ^^ Everything has a shimmery almost Crystalline look

and his Hair!! ooh

How have I not seen this picture before now ahhaha XD

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Marto In reply to E1L0n3wy [2010-12-04 08:46:21 +0000 UTC]

Oh my goodness!! I'm actually flustered and you have my sincere gratitude! I'm very happy that you appreciate the detail that I put into it like the Violet and the neon-like glow on the armor and hair. I did it by using a very rough, bold over-outline on top of it, so it gave something stark and reactionary to fiddle with visually, rather than just the contrasts and shadows. I wanted to make it a bit more layered looking (but I don't use layers to draw. Seems too unecessary to me)

Still. thank you so much! I'm REALLY happy that I could make someone's day with it.

And I'm incredibly sorry for my late reply! I hope you find no offense in it.

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E1L0n3wy In reply to Marto [2010-12-04 14:29:59 +0000 UTC]

heheh ^^ No problem

My replies are always late X'D usually...hahha

I love the way you drew this...I need to look at your other work >w<

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xDhampir [2009-11-12 05:26:20 +0000 UTC]

Simply stunning! I love his eyes and hair!

You've done a great job of capturing him just as he's described in the book. :3 This makes me want to go pop in Bloodlust. x3 I heard, now this is just a rumor, that they may be making a third movie based on The Mysterious Journey to the North Sea. << I hope it's true!

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AlucardTepes [2009-09-24 04:10:07 +0000 UTC]

Oh, Marto, this is great! And the background looks fabulous!
Ignore those stupid comments from emo people haters... they're live bothering all what that they seem, and not only here at DA... but anyway. Foolish intolerate people.
sorry for my english, hope you understand me

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ZoriLaSonrisa [2009-08-17 14:25:54 +0000 UTC]

Π‘Ρ‚Ρ€Π°Ρ…ΠΎΡ‚Π½ΠΎ Π΅!!!!!! Π‘Ρ€Π°Π²ΠΎ!!!!

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Marto In reply to ZoriLaSonrisa [2009-08-17 21:21:10 +0000 UTC]

Merci mnogo Zorinka! Tova chudovishte dosta vreme mi otne na computara...

Ti kak si? Probvam se da hvana Eli na linia, ama nikoga ne se zasicham s neia.

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ZoriLaSonrisa In reply to Marto [2009-09-06 09:56:40 +0000 UTC]

Π”Π°, страхотСн Π΅! Π”ΠΎΠ±Ρ€Π΅ съм Π‘Π΅Π³Π° Ρ‰Π΅ си правя Ρ€ΡƒΠ»ΠΎ \"Π‘Ρ‚Π΅Ρ„Π°Π½ΠΈ\" Π’ΠΈ ΠΊΠΎΠ³Π° Ρ‰Π΅ идваш към Π‘ΡŠΠ»Π³Π°Ρ€ΠΈΡ?

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cutexiaoyu [2009-08-12 00:43:09 +0000 UTC]

i luv vampire hunter D!!!! xD

awesome work!

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Marto In reply to cutexiaoyu [2009-08-12 20:14:42 +0000 UTC]

Glad I'm not the only one! I love D. The books are some of my favourites, and I adore the animes.

Do you still go to TZ?

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cutexiaoyu In reply to Marto [2009-08-18 16:06:20 +0000 UTC]

xD i never read the books cuz i havent seen them around where i am from. but i'd luv to read them!

and no, i don't go to tz anymore. a lot of people i used to know aren't there anymore. i drop by every now and then though.

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JASHINHUNTER [2009-08-06 14:10:58 +0000 UTC]

Very nice, that is so strange, I was going through all my old vhs tapes yesterday, and I came across this Anime, I had taped it of TV ages ago

The lights in the background are really cool.

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Marto In reply to JASHINHUNTER [2009-08-12 20:15:29 +0000 UTC]

Haha, what an awesome coincidence!

I love the first anime, the music was simply great!

Thank you, believe it or not the candles are just incredibly simplistic squiggles.

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JASHINHUNTER In reply to Marto [2009-08-16 01:36:00 +0000 UTC]

There is absolutely nothing wrong with simplistic squiggles

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SomaCruzFirm [2009-08-06 07:32:31 +0000 UTC]

As manly as always... rite Marto?

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Marto In reply to SomaCruzFirm [2009-08-12 20:15:40 +0000 UTC]

Sarcasm I see? Hahaha

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SomaCruzFirm In reply to Marto [2009-08-13 04:55:03 +0000 UTC]

For what profit is it to a man if he gains popularity and loses his own heterosexuality?

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XxDevilNightmarexX [2009-08-06 01:28:10 +0000 UTC]

WOW that was really fast. I wasnt expecting this for awhile. But any way, really WOW just WOW this is truly amazing, i love how the hair looks, even if it is a blend of all the natural colors actually looks well natural. this picture seems to catch the feel of vampire hunter d, i may not have read all of the novels but this captures the things ive felt in seeing the illistrations.

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GhostOfMystery [2009-08-05 17:18:44 +0000 UTC]

I just want to run my hands through his hair x.x

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Marto In reply to GhostOfMystery [2009-08-05 21:04:41 +0000 UTC]

Hahaha, thank you very much dear.

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deadmango [2009-08-05 16:38:50 +0000 UTC]

D!

He is awesome, I wish another movie (and more!) were being made, like in the quality of Bloodlust.

He is worth drawing over and over, lol! I still don't understand how to digital paint, it confuses me. I wish I could, because I do like the look some artists get. One day! I like his hair, and the lips. Hope to see more posts from you!

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Marto In reply to deadmango [2009-08-05 21:06:30 +0000 UTC]

I wish they'd make a third movie too, but I'm sure one's being made right now as is.

Thank you very much for the encouraging words too! I haven't done Digital Art in seriously over three four years... But I think this turned out okay. I'm going to get started on another one right off the bat, because I know I haven't done anything in AGES.

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CursedFreak [2009-08-05 12:38:13 +0000 UTC]

He looks great! And I totally love the little details on the shining metallic objects!

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Marto In reply to CursedFreak [2009-08-05 21:07:33 +0000 UTC]

Thank you! I spent a bit of time making sure the reflections were just right. I still wanted him to look drawn, without getting into any real realism in it. Y'know, to keep in touch with his pre-made style.

X_X This thing was pain to make though...

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CursedFreak In reply to Marto [2009-08-05 21:10:52 +0000 UTC]

well, you did a great work indeed! You must be proud!

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Viridis-Fiddler [2009-08-05 10:39:21 +0000 UTC]

nice work ^^
i dont really like computer art but this is nice

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Marto In reply to Viridis-Fiddler [2009-08-05 10:43:36 +0000 UTC]

Funny, I feel the same way! To be honest, I'm usually 100 percent traditional art, but I figured I'd give it a go since it's been a while!
Thank you very much!

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